Diary - XPERIA X1 General

I want to keep a diary or journal using my xperia, im realy lazy and would prefer to type everything if posible
i basicaly need to enter date and a block of text, thats it
any ideas or projects anyone knows

errr notes??? word???

think i might endup coading one on my own then

go to microsoft word through microsoft office on your phone. or you could always use "Notes"

Ok, I wrote this, its quick and not pretty, if anyone likes it ill post source code,.
(It's fast and functional)
Make the following directory structure:
\Storage Card\Program Files\Diary
\Storage Card\Program Files\Diary\Days
Extract the exe in to the "Diary" folder
run it form there, I put a shortcut in my start menu too.
If anyone besides me finds they use it i'll build an installer.
http://www.vaines.org/xda/diary.rar

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Folder structures - can't see files from word or excel

Does anyone have a hack that would allow me to view and save data files at a lower folder than the first level?
I.e. my folder structure is \Personal\Financial\ but excel and word can only see files stored under \Personal\ and not the next folder down. I need to be able to access this second level from within the application.
Would be a great help to me.
If you haven't installed Mad Programmer's dialog changer, you're not using your pda properly.
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17133
V
Thanks vijay555 but this is not in relation to installing apps.
There is a particular problem in WM2003 whereby if I store for example my pocket excel files in the folder:
\Financial\Spreadsheets\
I cannot access this folder from Pocket Excel but only from File Explorer. Pocket excel will only show the files existing in the folder "Financial" here. It means that when I create a new excel (or any other document) from within the application, I have to save it to the "financial" directory first, then manually move it to the next folder down.
Same applies to Pocket Word, Listpro etc files (any files in fact).
Paul
pauldcullen: although the link I gave is talking about installing cabs and stuff, Mad Programmer's dialog changer hooks into the OS and changes all of the rubbish OS dialogs (that only allow you to see My documents etc) and replaces them with the more advanced kind that let you navigate anywhere.
The link I gave is a useful one on installing the app itself, because Mad Programmer's website is generally Japanese. But hopefully, try installing the app and you should be able to navigate anywhere for saving files.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039
Ensure you use the right version for your OS.
V
thanks a lot I'll give it a shot - any stability problems with it?
I've never had any and used it for > 1year on both Wm2003 and Wm5.
V
vijay I've installed it and it seems to work for SAVING new files into a sub-directory which in itself is great!
However, as soon as I OPEN pocket excel etc, I cannot see these files in the subfolders, only those in the parent folder - any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Paul
Hmm, I just noticed that...
It seens mad programmer only hooked the saving, not opening dialogs.
Not the best option I know, but I never open files using word, I use gsfinder to locate them and open directly by double clicking.
Other then that, I don't think Word was "designed" to show the subfolders as you've got them configured. PITA I know.
V

Making a Cab file

Hi everyone, i would like to make myself some cab files for different things. I downloading MakeCab.exe, but like to use this software but i dont want to pay over £100 for it!!
Does anyone know a good cab maker that does not cost the earth and has a good user face llike makercab.exe?
Please give me name and cost of programme
also can anyone give me an example of what should be in the *.ddf file, as i have not really got into it big yet!
For about 2/3 you can get the WinCE CAB Manager:
http://www.ocpsoftware.com/products.php?nm=cecabmgr
Not exactly 'cheap' of course, but it's a great program IMO.
dang, why is are they so costly!!!
funman said:
dang, why is are they so costly!!!
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There is this one here - not sure how well it works - but its cheap! Suggest you try the demo first.
http://www.phelios.net/cabomatic.html
I do mine manually best way to learn IMHO
meschle said:
There is this one here - not sure how well it works - but its cheap! Suggest you try the demo first.
http://www.phelios.net/cabomatic.html
I do mine manually best way to learn IMHO
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Merci, well i want to do it manually too but till i can i would like something to fall back on!!!
Do you know if there is a web site that shows you have to make a Cab file manually? Cus i am stuck on the DDF file!!! no idea what is meant to be in it!
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Merci, well i want to do it manually too but till i can i would like something to fall back on!!!
Do you know if there is a web site that shows you have to make a Cab file manually? Cus i am stuck on the DDF file!!! no idea what is meant to be in it!
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This is good for starters http://www.codeproject.com/ce/pocketpc_deploy.asp - dont worry about the ddf file its just part of the cabwiz app - the most important file is cab.inf
Does anyone have a listing for all Windows CD Strings.
I have found below but the web site says it is for Handheld (so not sure if they would be the same for WM5. This is the only one i can really find!
Code:
%CE1% \Program Files
%CE2% \Windows
%CE3% \Windows\Desktop
%CE4% \Windows\StartUp
%CE5% \My Documents
%CE6% \Program Files\Accessories
%CE7% \Program Files\Communications
%CE8% \Program Files\Games
%CE9% \Program Files\Pocket Outlook
%CE10% \Program Files\Office
%CE11% \Windows\Programs
%CE12% \Windows\Programs\Accessories
%CE13% \Windows\Programs\Communications
%CE14% \Windows\Programs\Games
%CE15% \Windows\Fonts
%CE16% \Windows\Recent
%CE17% \Windows\Favorites
I am looking for SD card, does anyone know if there is one!!!
funman said:
Does anyone have a listing for all Windows CD Strings.
I have found below but the web site says it is for Handheld (so not sure if they would be the same for WM5. This is the only one i can really find!
Code:
%CE1% \Program Files
%CE2% \Windows
%CE3% \Windows\Desktop
%CE4% \Windows\StartUp
%CE5% \My Documents
%CE6% \Program Files\Accessories
%CE7% \Program Files\Communications
%CE8% \Program Files\Games
%CE9% \Program Files\Pocket Outlook
%CE10% \Program Files\Office
%CE11% \Windows\Programs
%CE12% \Windows\Programs\Accessories
%CE13% \Windows\Programs\Communications
%CE14% \Windows\Programs\Games
%CE15% \Windows\Fonts
%CE16% \Windows\Recent
%CE17% \Windows\Favorites
I am looking for SD card, does anyone know if there is one!!!
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Thats the same list as used on msdn - use %CE1% and then when you come to install it will ask you to install on device or storage card.
If you want to force it to the storage card write it without % % say \storage card\program files\myapp\ but i think with wm5 a dialog will still come up - you have to write the cab with xml to get a dialog free installation.
On MSDN (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa458859.aspx) you see this :
The following table shows the installation macros that you can use for Windows Mobile-based applications. Use these macros in the DestinationDirs section of the CabWiz setup .inf file.Note Windows CE supports other predefined installation macros, such as %CE3% for \Windows\Desktop. However, these are not supported on Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, and their usage in an .inf file on a Pocket PC may have unexpected results.​%CE1% \Program Files
%CE2% \Windows
%CE4% \Windows\StartUp
%CE5% \My Documents
%CE8% \Program Files\Games
%CE11% \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
%CE14% \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games
%CE15% \Windows\Fonts
%CE17% \Windows\Start Menu
Is there a command-line tool (free) whitch creates cabs and runs right on the Pocket PC? On Windows I can use makecab. But now I want to port my theme maker (in Tcl) to the PPC (there I have pixane support ) and need a similar program. I hope someone has a good tip for me.
How to create a cab by hands...
I have the same trouble: dont have money to spend with costly cab software and didnt find deeper informations about how to create a cab by hands in the internet...
well... I still in my try to search way... If I find out something, for sure will share here. Please do the same!
tks

lockdown application - development

Hello all,
first let me say I love this site , and if it wasn't for these forums then I never would have been able to do the following...
secondly, let me also say that I am no means a coder- but more of a graphic artist as such I am sure the following application could be written better...so I am offering the source code and graphics in case anyone wants to develop it further...personally I would like to have been able to make it landscapable as well as read the 'password' and the program to block from a config or .ini file..as it is now the password is embedded within the actual .exe.
I know there is development of a similar app (much better probably too)but I figured I would share what I have and hopefully it might grow into something better.
.zip file contains the folder with my vs2008 project/source code
a folder with all the graphics I used (as well as layered .psd files for artists to manipulate further)
and lastly the actual .exe and 3 .wavs used in the application..
because I am new to this if you want to try the application out you must place it on your storage card in a folder called Lockdown in 'Program Files'
thus: Storage Card\Program Files\Lockdown
please let me know what you think (even though I dread the inevitable.."you could have done all that with just these 2 lines of code"...but its a learning experience for me and I am thrilled to have been able to get this far with it.
the PASSWORD to unlock SMS messages is : 1-7-9-3 then hit 'OK'
thank you:

[App] VJBrisk v0.4 - new and improved

Guys,
I've finally gotten around to updating VJBrisk.
See here for info about the old version.
I don't know if anyone uses VJBrisk anymore, but basically it's a small .exe file that can be used to replace another .exe.
eg, If you want to change your Stocks.exe application and make it launch VJEschaton.exe, but Stocks.exe is somehow hardcoded into a skin or application, then rename VJBrisk.exe to Stocks.exe, and drop the new Stocks.exe into the correct folder. VJBrisk will then allow you to launch whatever app you want to, instead of Stocks.exe.
Ok - what's new:
1. People used to have problems with the old VJBrisk.exe if they wanted to replace multiple target applications, as you could only have one VJBrisk per folder.
This is no longer the case.
You can rename VJBrisk.exe to anything you want, and keep multiple copies in a folder.
Eg, say you rename VJBrisk.exe to TomTom.exe.
When you launch TomTom.exe, it will search for TomTomEXE.exe or TomTomLNK.lnk in the target folder, and execute that app.
So VJBrisk will now recognise that you have renamed VJBrisk, and search for [NEW NAME]EXE.exe (for an executable file) or [NEW NAME]LNK.lnk (for a shortcut).
In this way, you can have as many VJBrisks in a folder as you want, each with a custom name and target.
2. VJBrisk will now pass the command line passed to IT, on to the target application. Eg, If Stocks.exe is launched with command line
"Stocks.exe NBC", then VJBrisk will try to launch
"VJBriskEXE.exe NBC".
Note:
To show debug info when checking command lines etc, please rename the VJBrisk.exe file VJDebug.exe. It will then show information about what program and command line parameters it is about to launch.
That's it for now I think. Let me know if it works for you.
Download from my website, or here:
http://vijay555.com/vj/releases/vjbrisk/vjbrisk0.4.cab
Version 0.42 - please replace the exe in the above cab, or just use this exe:
www.vijay555.com/vj/releases/vjbrisk/vjbrisk.exe
[EDIT]
Please remember, you will have to rename shortcuts you used to use with the OLD VJBrisk.exe to VJBriskLNK.lnk, instead of VJTarget.lnk.
Apologies, but that's the cost of the new flexibility of supporting unlimited VJBrisk redirects in the same folder.
[UPDATE]
Version v0.4 has been re-written from scratch.
It now supports a very peculiar "feature" in the OS, where if you "launch" a shortcut (.lnk) file from a shortcut, the redirected shortcut will not launch with its command line parameters. I've sidestepped around this feature so it works as it should.
It's a niche "feature", but some might be effected by this. See VJSipSwitch for details (eg launching VJSipSwitch from a shortcut with command line parameters, and launching THAT shortcut with VJBrisk now works).
As an added bonus, VJBrisk will pass parameters to a shortcut, and also merge parameters from a shortcut to a shortcut before launching the target shortcut.
Trust me, this makes sense when you're on Meth.
Eg.
Eg.
A. Make a shortcut to VJSipSwitch with the command line parameters "key", and call it VJBriskLNK.lnk (Shortcut A)
B. Make a shortcut to VJBrisk.exe with command line parameters "board" (Shortcut B)
Launching Shortcut B will launch VJBrisk, which will merge the parameters "key" and "board" to launch VJSipSwitch with the parameters "keyboard".
V
PS Once again, I repeat what I say on my website. You really don't need this app. But if you do, it might come in handy!
Version History:
v0.3: updated command line redirection and dynamic renaming
v0.4: entirely re-written; parsing of .lnk command line parameters
v0.41: fixed bug in handling of .exe in root folder
v0.42: support VJDebug debug info
It does not work for me.
I've been trying for hours to get Calendar.exe in /Windows
to redirect to PocketInformant
I used to use these instructions. Can you please modify them to fit the new version.
To launch another PIM from TouchFlo 2d from the home tab:
1. Download VJBrisk app (one of Vijay555 tools).
2. Rename VJBrisk to Calendar.exe and the shortcut to your PIM app to (ex. agendaone.lnk) to VJTarget.lnk.
3. Place these two files into \Windows folder.
Guys,
The difference (and advantage) between the old version and the new one is that the new one will (by default) search for
VJBriskEXE.exe or
VJBriskLNK.lnk (for the shortcut to pocket informant).
So rename the shortcut to VJBriskLNK.lnk, not VJTarget.lnk.
Let me know if that doesn't work.
V
No that doesn't work. I get the following error:
VJBrisk can be used to redirect hardcoded .exe and .Ink links.
Couldn't find 'calendarLNK.Ink' or 'calendarEXE.exe'
in the launch directory: '\Windows'
Command Line:
"
Can you help further? or direct me to a copy of v0.1 which did work.
Thanks.
@urbanlibrarian: can you explain exactly what you're doing?
VJBrisk is clearly working - you've renamed VJBrisk to Calendar.exe, and are launching it. The error tells you exactly what you need to do next.
VJBrisk/Calender.exe is now searching for a file called
'calendarLNK.lnk' or 'calendarEXE.exe'.
So Find PocketInformant on your system, and find the relevant .exe file you want to launch. Make a shortcut to it (eg, if it's called PocketInformant.exe, make a shortcut to it called PocketInformant.lnk).
Next rename PocketInformant.lnk to CalendarLNK.lnk, and drop that in your \windows\ folder.
Presto.
Let me know if it works ok.
V
Sorry, may i ask what is the function of this apps?
@bbshk - I tried to explain the first post, and it helps if you read the old VJBrisk thread.
Basically, say you've got the TouchFlo interface, and it's hard coded to launch the standard MS Calendar when you click "calendar". [I'm giving an example, because I don't use the interface, but theoretically follow my example].
Now, say you use Pocket Informant as your calendar - pressing Calendar in TouchFlo is just a pain in the ass, as it doesn't launch Pocket Informant, it launches the MS Calender.
So, you find Calendar.exe in your \windows\ folder, and replace it with VJBrisk.exe (renamed to Calendar.exe).
When you click Calender in TouchFlo, TouchFlo tried to launch the MS Calendar. But instead, it launches VJBrisk.
Now, that's helpful, but VJBrisk alone does nothing.
The next step is to tell VJBrisk to actually launch PocketInformant, achieving your primary goal.
Hence:
TouchFlo -> Press "Calendar" -> Launches Calendar.exe (actually VJBrisk) -> VJBrisk launches Pocket Informant.
So, although it has a very niche use, in some circumstances, it's the easiest way to make some software do what you want it to do.
Search for VJBrisk and get an idea of where it's used in various roms etc.
And remember what I say on my website re VJBrisk:
http://www.vijay555.com/?Releases:VJBrisk
This is very specific in use. You don't need it, I'm sure.
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V
Very helpful tool for me, Thank you, Vijay555.
I use VJBrisk to lunch shortcuts by gesture in UltimateLunch. UL's gesture supportes only .exe program.
@ufriendxda - glad you like it. I didn't even think of using it like that, good stuff!
V
vijay555 said:
Guys,
I don't know if anyone uses VJBrisk anymore
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I think alot of us rely heavily on the use of it! I know I do. Thanks for the update!
GREAT APP
Thanx a million this app made me sor happy, thnx to it i could now finich my dev. of the new X1 powerbutton 12 icon Actionscreen with softreset and power off...
thanx...
Thanks for this VJ. However, I have just made an error!
I tried to replace Tasks.exe to launch the SBSHCalendarTasks.exe but it launches Resco Contact Manager.
How do I get it back to launching the basic tasks program? Or what I need to do to launch SBSHCalendarTasks?
Thanks
You should just be able to go into your \windows\ folder and delete tasks.exe (if that was the renamed VJBrisk.exe that you added).
When you "delete" files from the rom, they aren't deleted, they just get replaced with the original rom file. So if you delete the fake tasks.exe, the original tasks.exe should come back.
There's no reason it should be launching Resco unless you told it to do so. Try remove any copies of VJBrisk.exe that you added, find the program you want to launch (SPB Tasks), copy the .exe, rename to Tasks.exe and place in the \windows\ folder.
Let me know how it goes.
V
Thanks VJ, that all worked fine.
However, it appears that I was trying to call the wrong programme!
Let me explain: I wanted to get the 'Tasks' link on the 'Today' page to link to SBSHCalendarTasks. Stupidly I had assumed that the call for the 'Tasks' on the 'Today' page is linked to Tasks.exe!
Anyone know what I should be replacing when the 'Tasks' is clicked on the 'Today' screen?
Regards
VJBrisk and VJ sipswitch won't work in combination.
Hello VJ, have a new one. I want to switch SIP by profile (using PhoneAlarm), but I have to start a.EXE and cannot pass a parameter (by using a LNK or directly at the .EXE invocation.
So VJBrisk seems to be the perfect version to invoke it. I use it already to start other Calender or Tasks (invoked by Manila2D), but it fails to invoke VJ SIPSwitch.
VJBrisk -> SPISWITCH will not work.
Exact steps, which I have done (maybe I made an error)
Created a .lnk file and named it "SipSwitchNullkbLNK.LNK" which invokes "sipswitch nullkb" (nullkb is a SIP). Invoking it directly works well. Now made a copy of VJBrisk.exe and named it SipSwitchNullkb.exe and placed it into same folder. When I start it, I get a VJ SIP messagebox: "SIP not found".
You might have a look on it?
Thank you
keep on
Dejan
Very useful, thanks a lot !
Version 0.4 released
New version:
Version v0.4 has been re-written from scratch.
It now supports a very peculiar "feature" in the OS, where if you "launch" a shortcut (.lnk) file from a shortcut, the redirected shortcut will not launch with its command line parameters. I've sidestepped around this feature so it works as it should.
It's a niche "feature", but some might be effected by this. See VJSipSwitch for details (eg launching VJSipSwitch from a shortcut with command line parameters, and launching THAT shortcut with VJBrisk now works).
As an added bonus, VJBrisk will pass parameters to a shortcut, and also merge parameters from a shortcut to a shortcut before launching the target shortcut.
Trust me, this makes sense when you're on Meth.
Eg.
A. Make a shortcut to VJSipSwitch with the command line parameters "key", and call it VJBriskLNK.lnk (Shortcut A)
B. Make a shortcut to VJBrisk.exe with command line parameters "board" (Shortcut B)
Launching Shortcut B will launch VJBrisk, which will merge the parameters "key" and "board" to launch VJSipSwitch with the parameters "keyboard".
V
I'm having trouble getting this working... I'm trying to use it to redirect manilla2d to open the Google Maps exe on my strage card instead of device memory (as I have an Omnia i910 and device memory is precious!)
I put a copy of vjbrisk.exe in \Program Files\Google Maps, renamed it "GoogleMaps.exe" (which is what is hard coded in Manilla), created a shortcut to the actual GoogleMaps on the storage card, named it "GoogleMapsLNK.lnk", put it in the same directory, but every time I try to access the maps tabs I get an error from vjbrisk saying "Could't find 'GoogleMapsLNK.lnk' or 'GoogleMapsEXE.exe' in the directory '\Program Files\GoogleMaps'". BUT I KNOW THEY ARE THERE, and spelled correctly. What am I missing???
I included an attachment of a screenshot of the "\Program Files\Google Maps\" directory connected through ActiveSync to show you I am not crazy.
Help?
Thanks
@false_apology - did this issue ever get fixed?
Could you email or attach the .exe and .lnk you made so I can have a look at them.
How did you create the .lnk?
V
Hi Vijay, I have been using the original VJBrisk for a while now - it is a really handy tool. Shall update to the new version - looks like a great step forward!
Michael

Create Icons for movies or videos?

Is there any way to create icons for movies that i load onto my phone? I like the way HTC did the transformers icon to get to the transformer movies, but how can i create one for another movie?
I was trying to find or create something of the same
The Easiest way I would say is Creat the icon and then point the reg to use that icon.
zelendel said:
The Easiest way I would say is Creat the icon and then point the reg to use that icon.
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Would you mind explaining a little further? How would one do that? Sounds like a great idea
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Would you mind explaining a little further? How would one do that? Sounds like a great idea
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Well The first thing I did was search the internet for a base png file, Then I used Gimp to edit the file to fit what I wanted to use it for. HERE is a good start. Once you have your icon, you drop it into your windows folder.
Second You need to create a shortcut to file, I use Total commader to create the .lnk file and put that in the windows folder. After your icon is done and in the windows folder with the lnk file you need to point the reg to the lnk file. Below is an example of the reg setting I use for my calculator icon
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Tools\Calculator.lnk]
"Icon"="\\windows\\Start_Icon_Calc.png"
Now this is just to get you started. Once you get better at it you can create from scratch with diff programs link photoshop or such.
zelendel said:
Well The first thing I did was search the internet for a base png file, Then I used Gimp to edit the file to fit what I wanted to use it for. HERE is a good start. Once you have your icon, you drop it into your windows folder.
Second You need to create a shortcut to file, I use Total commader to create the .lnk file and put that in the windows folder. After your icon is done and in the windows folder with the lnk file you need to point the reg to the lnk file. Below is an example of the reg setting I use for my calculator icon
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Tools\Calculator.lnk]
"Icon"="\\windows\\Start_Icon_Calc.png"
Now this is just to get you started. Once you get better at it you can create from scratch with diff programs link photoshop or such.
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So I happened across this thread from a search, what I am trying to do is create a launcher icon from scratch for my movies, for example I have Hellboy 2. I would like to create an icon with a Hellboy image and when pressing it, will start Hellboy 2. Is this possible using the method mentioned above and if it is what else do I need to do? Thanks for any info provided
chrisrj28 said:
So I happened across this thread from a search, what I am trying to do is create a launcher icon from scratch for my movies, for example I have Hellboy 2. I would like to create an icon with a Hellboy image and when pressing it, will start Hellboy 2. Is this possible using the method mentioned above and if it is what else do I need to do? Thanks for any info provided
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Yes for the most part it will work. the main thing is making the shortcut to the movie file and then making the reg to match
zelendel said:
Yes for the most part it will work. the main thing is making the shortcut to the movie file and then making the reg to match
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Ok I have the shortcut to the movie and the .png I created all in the windows folder. The part I am stuck at is the .reg file. I want the movie icon to appear in multimedia, no when navigating there using the path you listed above I see all the .lnk reg files for the various programs in multimedia. I try to add a value and when doing so it's not coming out like the ones listed. This is the step that I'm hung up on.
And thanks for providing the info
chrisrj28 said:
Ok I have the shortcut to the movie and the .png I created all in the windows folder. The part I am stuck at is the .reg file. I want the movie icon to appear in multimedia, no when navigating there using the path you listed above I see all the .lnk reg files for the various programs in multimedia. I try to add a value and when doing so it's not coming out like the ones listed. This is the step that I'm hung up on.
And thanks for providing the info
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Ok I think I missed a step. Sorry about that. What you need to do is find your short cut in windows folder and move it to windows\start menu\Programs\Multimedia and then reboot once you have the lnk in the folder and the reg set
You know what I actually just made a shortcut of the movie and copied it to the multimedia folder in my start menu and then used JWMD Icon Changer to change the icon to the one I created and problem solved. Clicking it starts the movie just like the Transformers Shortcut does. Is that essentially what following this method is?
chrisrj28 said:
You know what I actually just made a shortcut of the movie and copied it to the multimedia folder in my start menu and then used JWMD Icon Changer to change the icon to the one I created and problem solved. Clicking it starts the movie just like the Transformers Shortcut does. Is that essentially what following this method is?
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Yeah pretty much. The only reason I detailed it out that way was the JMWD doesnt always seem to work for everyone. Glad you got it to work
zelendel said:
Yeah pretty much. The only reason I detailed it out that way was the JMWD doesnt always seem to work for everyone. Glad you got it to work
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Sweet, thanks for providing the info, I may set up the reg though so that I can have it created and done during XDA_UC for a new flash.
But I would not have thought of doing that for my movies until this thread lol. I always figured it would be more complicated.
found this little app that might be a better alternative for some. I haven't tested it out much yet so use at your own risk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520604
run the cab file, then open the program, it doesn't scroll so you will have to use the arrow buttons in the cab. Point it to your media folder, for me that was storage card (which it defaults to), My Documents, My Videos). then click the left soft key (settings) and click on make startup folder.
Then anytime you click on the app, it opens straight to your video folder. C
Click on a movie and press open (or double press on the movie) and it starts playing in the htc video player. Press stop on the movie and it goes to a blank screen, press back and you are back to your movie list.
I tried to resume a movie but that froze my phone.
The reason I am trying this is that my wife and file explorer do not get along so if I can find a way for her to access her movies easily, all of us will benefit. If this app seems to buggy then I guess I can do it your way. Great idea.
chrisrj28 said:
Sweet, thanks for providing the info, I may set up the reg though so that I can have it created and done during XDA_UC for a new flash.
But I would not have thought of doing that for my movies until this thread lol. I always figured it would be more complicated.
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I'm wondering if by using mortscript you can create shortcuts for files, that might be a good idea. Esp if you can create a movie folder in your multimedia folder that is just for movies. Time to play with mortscript.
Or you could just create a shortcut lnk with the following contents
Code:
35#"fexplore.exe" \Storage Card\Movies
So it just opens file explorer in that folder, this also works with resco, you just have to substitute the resco path and exe for fexplore.exe, just remember that the number before the "#" is the number of characters after the "#", this includes spaces.
So for instance "fexplore.exe" would be 14#"fexplore.exe"
Once you have the shortcut in your start menu, you can of course change the icon with your favorite icon changer ...
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Alternatively if you were to say create a lnk with the info below it would open the movie.mp4 in whatever it's default program is
Code:
45#"fexplore.exe" \Storage Card\Movies\movie.mp4
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Attached is a zip with a Movies.lnk, unzip it drop it in your \windows\start menu\programs it will then show up in cht to create quicklinks if you like.
Of course with this example you have to have a folder on your storage card called Movies, but you can edit it as I said above to make it a link straight to a file.
watcher64 said:
Or you could just create a shortcut lnk with the following contents
Code:
35#"fexplore.exe" \Storage Card\Movies
So it just opens file explorer in that folder, this also works with resco, just remember that the number before the "#" is the number of characters after the "#"
EDIT:
Alternatively if you were to say create a lnk with the info below it would open the movie.mp4 in whatever it's default program is
Code:
45#"fexplore.exe" \Storage Card\Movies\movie.mp4
EDIT2:
Attached is a zip with a Movies.lnk, unzip it drop it in your \windows\start menu\programs it will then show up in cht to create quicklinks if you like.
Of course with this example you have to have a folder on your storage card called Movies, but you can edit it as I said above to make it a link straight to a file.
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you've confused me a bit, anyway you can help out a fellow ord member and make a .zip with the link going to \Storage Card\My Documents\My Videos?
please???
nrfitchett4 said:
you've confused me a bit, anyway you can help out a fellow ord member and make a .zip with the link going to \Storage Card\My Documents\My Videos?
please???
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Here ya go
Code:
51#"fexplore.exe" \Storage Card\My Documents\My Videos
Of course you can use JWMD or any icon changer to change the icon of the shortcut ...
thanks watcher.
works perfectly.
nrfitchett4 said:
thanks watcher.
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No prob ....

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