Hi All,
I've read about the 15 tabs on the HD; but what I want to know is whether it would it be possible to have different additional tabs. I don't need the calendar or call list or even the Comms tab (useful as it may be).
What would be great is to have 3 or 4 additional "Program" tabs that could be renamed to allow me to add my applications / settings / tools etc. For me this would be a massive improvement in functionality making TF3D into a semi-decent launcher (it'd be like having something approaching the menu panel/s in sbp mobile shell).
Is this possible? Has anyone done it?
I'd really appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance.
Mav.
Related
Why dont my programs close when I press the X at the top right? This is very annoying. I have to go to my running programs and close them manually, grrr. Anyway, is there a way to change the default behaviour so that the programs do close? Or is there a utility to do so?
Thanks
Allan
it's always been that way with pocketpc / windows ce
it's ment to be that way
pocket plus let you do it different but with some applications it mess up pretty bad if they are closed like that
like if you write an sms and send it and then close outlook before the sms is sendt 100%
Use Tascal Close all application from this site.
http://www2r.biglobe.ne.jp/~tascal/download/pocketpc/index_e.htm
Dear "allanmb", try spb Pocket Plus 2.0 or 2.1, it has the "close" button feature, in addition to other useful features, like:
Today plug-in.
Short cuts to programs
Drag-and-drop in Today plug-in
Saving webpages and pictures in PIE
New window support in PIE.
Taskbar battery indicator (in the top)!
Extended themes
Storage card formatting
ZIP support.
"Folder Up" button added.
And other features.
Any way, it is a good tool.
Another good software that has this feature, is Battery PackPro from Omega One, it has alos "close" button features, Today Plug In, Battery indicator (nice one)!, and other features as well!
Both are good.
Wizbar advance also allow program closure
Hello,
Another program I use a lot is Wizbar advance currently at v. 1.3.2.2 from Lakeridge software (it's freeware).
It's also skinnable, shows battery/ memory in top bar etc.
If you do choose to use it though, watch out for it hiding your notifications eg. sms etc. - it only shows a static notification icon. I would recommend PocketZenPhone running along side it. (Also freeware, available in these forums). PZP allows profiles like the nokia phones for meeting, silent, pager etc., but also allows huge customisation of the phone within these profiles - including changing the way the leds flash when there is a sms or message waiting!
PS - There should be a wizbar advance for phone edition PPC soon, and they are currently beta testing wizbar advance version 2, so hopefully some of the issues will be cleared up.
siezear said:
Hello,
Another program I use a lot is Wizbar advance currently at v. 1.3.2.2 from Lakeridge software (it's freeware).
It's also skinnable, shows battery/ memory in top bar etc.
If you do choose to use it though, watch out for it hiding your notifications eg. sms etc. - it only shows a static notification icon. I would recommend PocketZenPhone running along side it. (Also freeware, available in these forums). PZP allows profiles like the nokia phones for meeting, silent, pager etc., but also allows huge customisation of the phone within these profiles - including changing the way the leds flash when there is a sms or message waiting!
PS - There should be a wizbar advance for phone edition PPC soon, and they are currently beta testing wizbar advance version 2, so hopefully some of the issues will be cleared up.
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Wisbar Advance can do this but it is not freeware just for the info...
wktask
WkTASK - http://soft.photoracer.net/docs/wktask_en.html
it's freeware
I have been staring at the WiKi pages etc.. trying to understand it all.
I have a Vario 2 and would like to change the menu layout, especially the front sceen e.g having shortcuts on it.
Can someone tell me is it a case of just changing the ROM to a different make i.e HTC or O2.
Sorry if this seems a silly question, but I don't wanna brick my device doing the wrong thing
Thanks
In order to change the layout of your today screen, you need various 3rd party apps and today plugins (what you need depends on what you want to do) ...
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ROM TO DO IT
Thanks for the quick reply, I am not sure if you are familiar with the T-mobile layout, but I would like shortcuts to frequently used applications as icons on the desktop, I have looked into the setting of the Vario2 but all you can do is change the launch buttons in the start menu, also other things for example wireless strength etc..
Looks like TMo Vario II is the TyTN/Hermes .. You can use SPB Pocket Plus or iLauncher to put shortcuts to apps on your today screen ..
Blobstrom said:
Thanks for the quick reply, I am not sure if you are familiar with the T-mobile layout, but I would like shortcuts to frequently used applications as icons on the desktop, I have looked into the setting of the Vario2 but all you can do is change the launch buttons in the start menu, also other things for example wireless strength etc..
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You should take a look at spb pocket plus. Good for making shortcuts on your today screen.
I have a Vario II and got rid of the t-mobile today plug-in, that's just annoying.
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/?en
Dear Blobstrom
You can do all kinds of weird and wonderful things with your today screen to make it better for you to use.
I can recommend 2 main applications spb pocket plus, and sbsh ilauncher.
they are quite similar in many ways, and both have things to recommend them.
both offer free trials so you can see which one you get on best with, both offer support forums, so if you get stuck you can get help both from other users and from their software teams.
I'm sure there are other apps out there too, but I have used both of these and think they are both really good.
Thanks for ya help folks
Bob
Might need more though,
I had a quick go with SPB pocket plus and Wisbar.
But!
Iwant something to get rid of the other parts of the desktop, that is
Date
Owner
Tasks
etc..
I would like a kind off blank canvas or at least just icons instead of all the writing,
Thats why I think I may have to go the route of changing the ROM
Blobstrom said:
Might need more though,
I had a quick go with SPB pocket plus and Wisbar.
But!
Iwant something to get rid of the other parts of the desktop, that is
Date
Owner
Tasks
etc..
I would like a kind off blank canvas or at least just icons instead of all the writing,
Thats why I think I may have to go the route of changing the ROM
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If you wish to disable the other plug-ins:
Start> Settings> Personal> Today> Items> deselect the items that you do not wish to appear on the today screen.
Oh for crying out loud
Pillock of the century here
OK with that gone and SPB I maybe sorted
Hi,
I've installed Touch Flo 2D Manila2D_1.00_1819.2926-xplode.CAB on top of Sundreams ROM.
This ROM rocks and it very fast on my BA with apps installed. OCed the BA using XCPUScalar.
However I've got a problem with the adding Programs shortcuts in TouchFlo (launcher tab). After selecting the program, the form closes and no program is added to the shortcut. The + remains a +. Anyone experienced this problem?. Is there a way to add the shortcuts manually in a configuration file?.
Also where can I configure TouchFlo settings?
Also the front screen calendar is too basic for my taste. I used SPB diary. How can I use a more advanced calendar with TouchFlo (shows 5 days or more)?.
Thanks to all ROM contributors. Any insights appreciated.
Customize it using this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427392
make sure you installed all the Xplode CABS before the manila to have it working
This is from my own experience I am sure some experts can help more.
Update
Thanks for the reply.
I have installed the following cabs:
HTCAlbum-2.5QVGA.cab
Aku1.4 Sounds.cab
Aku1.4 welcomehead.cab
HTC htcStartMenu.cab
HTC Enchansements.cab
HTC TaskManager 2.1.34837.5
HTCFlashLite.cab
HTC AudioManager.cab
Touch Flo 2D Manila2D_1.00_1819.2926-xplode.CAB
To which cabs are you actually refering to?. Am I missing something?.
Well as regards to the launcher, I have added the applications manually via registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila2D\Launcher, however the application do not run when clicked on. Icons appear as a 'blank icon' rather than '+'
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=46966
Any ideas?
As far as the calendar, no one seems to have been able to use a different calendar as of yet. Having said that, there is one alternative that I am using right now (with which I am pretty happy). There is a program in the Dev and Hacking section that is called Manila Control
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447504&highlight=manila+control
This will allow you to switch back and forth between Manila and Today (just set up an Up-Down gesture with FTouchFlo Config). You can then put any Today plugin that you want (ie SPB Calendar) and just switch to it when you need to see your calendar. Hope this helps you on that end.
Now, as far as the cabs, you should install the following cabs:
HTC_Enchansements.cab
HTC AudioManager_2.0_1819.1228.cab
GoogleMaps_compressed.cab
HTC_Task_Manager_2.1_34837.5.cab
HTC_Album2.0_1818.3032.cab
Touch Flo 2D Manila2D_1.00_1819.2926-xplode.CAB
FSP, DShow, WMP, Youtube, Video Fixes.cab
These are the ones that I have on my device and I have not had any issues with speed or anything like that. Hope this helps!
Thanks for feedback. I have managed to find a workaround via registry. I did'nt add the "uptime" key before. Once added the icons are functional and show up.
Hi all
I tried to search, but i didnt find anything.
I dont like the "people" tab, where i have to scroll trough my favorite contacts. I would prefere, i could directly access to the favorites contact, without scrolling (like the programm tab or like the action screen).
But i still want to keep TF3D...
Do anyone has an idea or knows how to solve this issue?
Thx mates,
gt
i dont know how to solve this but this is what i did
i installed icontact and i have it maped on the right softkey at the home tab.
it opens very fast, looks nice and is very finger friendly. There is a favorites tab as well but it does take 2clicks (1open icontact, 2 click on favorites) so not exactly direct
hope this helps
Thx Giannis86
Sounds good for me. Still much better as the actual solution.
I will give it a try...
actually i do have an idea now..
i just spent some time modding the actionscreen skin. I think it would be possible to fix the shortcuts to a contact (i need to do some research on how to do this ofc)
so, IF this is possible, you could have 9 contacts showing at the same time (i suppose more is possible if you made the icons smaller but its a lengthy process)
Giannis86 said:
actually i do have an idea now..
i just spent some time modding the actionscreen skin. I think it would be possible to fix the shortcuts to a contact (i need to do some research on how to do this ofc)
so, IF this is possible, you could have 9 contacts showing at the same time (i suppose more is possible if you made the icons smaller but its a lengthy process)
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there is a program i used some time ago while making a theme for battery status that enabled me to dial from shortcuts.
usage:
dial.exe xxxxxxxxxxx
but it would require some aditional tool to configure, or some text editing.
guythomaz said:
Hi all
I tried to search, but i didnt find anything.
I dont like the "people" tab, where i have to scroll trough my favorite contacts. I would prefere, i could directly access to the favorites contact, without scrolling (like the programm tab or like the action screen).
But i still want to keep TF3D...
Do anyone has an idea or knows how to solve this issue?
Thx mates,
gt
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I would also prefer something like this. Instead of People just have a tab called "Contacts" and you can scroll up and down with the TF3d movability instead of going into the actual contacts program which is so slow.
What about to port people tab from m2d?
Yuna said:
What about to port people tab from m2d?
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Fantastic idea! Would b much better as the m3d...
I can't port it
guythomaz said:
I would prefere, i could directly access to the favorites contact, without scrolling (like the programm tab or like the action screen)
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Any solution for this request?!
I've found the easiest solve to this is to use iContacts Burt Edition 6.4.5 and map it to the right or left softkey on the homescreen. Then get TF3D config and remove the People tab fom manilla. You can set favorites with photos in icontactBE and you can configure it to open directly to the favorites list first with the iContact Config. tool.
crucytor said:
Any solution for this request?!
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At the moment am using Resco Contact Manager. I think it's really not bad, but there are many thing included, it isnt just a replacement for the people tab.
I never got into TF3D since it completely takes over the home screen. What would be awesome though is if there was a TF3D tab that allowed you to display other tf3d tabs inside it. I see different TF3D packages with different tabs available so I wonder, is it possible to write a tab for TF3D? Perhaps write a dll? I would love to do this (I am a dev, which is why I am posting here by the rules). Any info on the feasibility of this?
So this is not possible at all? bummer..
D-man made a tab (calendar) and some other modifications so maybe you should contact him http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1088485