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Trinity & Fonts

There is a way to change Fonts on system? In sms module?

for me, i use Myriad Web font. i simply rename the font file name from myriad.ttf to toahoma.ttf and myriadb.tff to tahomabd.ttf, then use Resco Explorer and copy to the Trinity Windows folder. you get a message warning that you are overwritting a ROM file, i choose ok. soft reset and the new font will now be used by device. as always, do this at your own risk. it works for me!

cortezzi said:
for me, i use Myriad Web font. i simply rename the font file name from myriad.ttf to toahoma.ttf and myriadb.tff to tahomabd.ttf, then use Resco Explorer and copy to the Trinity Windows folder. you get a message warning that you are overwritting a ROM file, i choose ok. soft reset and the new font will now be used by device. as always, do this at your own risk. it works for me!
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Any change you will post a screenshot here?
Tried different fonts but havn't seen any that was better than the "normal" font.

this is a view of my Trinity with the Segoe UI Font, with the Screen Text Size set at 1 position to the right...

Thanks! Looks really nice!

you're welcome...

[SKN] Customizing the Windows Taskbar [UPDATE-26/10/2008]

As my [SKN] FInixNOver VGA Battery/Network Icons thread as become cluttered with unusable information, and it went out of the thread's range, I've decided to get it closed and create a new one with more useful information.
So now, instead of just the battery and network icons, we can discuss about all the icons on the taskbar, in a thread that was created with that purpose.
It will be divided by sections. Each section will correspond to the icons changed by each dll and/or mui file. So this means I'll have to update this, and for that I'll need your help. How? Simple! By sending me a PM when:
you have found a different dll/mui - name of the dll and which icons does it change in the taskbar;
you have made a contribution - small description, which section does it belong to and the link to the post.
NOTE:
This is not an application; it’s just aesthetics, so no extra memory will be consumed.
Whether your device is running an official ROM or a cooked ROM, it may not work until you install the sdkcerts.cab. This cab will only set your device to accept the digital signature used to sign phcanOverbmp.dll and the other modified dll’s, so the device can be able to display the icons.
Do this at your own risk! I cannot be held responsible if you brick your device. I'm just supplying information from my own and others experience.
Installing:
(using phcanOverbmp.dll as an example)
Download the cab and/or zip file you wish to use.
If you’re using the cab, just copy it to your device and run it; if you’re using the zip, you have to copy the phcanOverbmp.dll to Windows folder in your device (using a file explorer like Total Commander or Resco explorer), and import FInix VGA Battery and Network Icons.reg with a registry editor in your device (if you don't have one, you can use Dotfred taskmanager with registry editor included); in both cases you’ll have to perform a soft reset to apply the changes.
To replace a file which has already been replaced before, you'll need to follow the steps 1 and 2 of the uninstalling process (for some files you may not need to soft reset the device).
Uninstalling:
(using phcanOverbmp.dll as an example)
If you have installed from the zip, there’s a few steps you’ll have to follow to get the old icons back.
Go to Windows folder on your device and rename phcanOverbmp.dll to phcanOverbmp.dll.bak and soft reset the device.
Now you can delete the phcanOverbmp.dll.bak that is no longer being used by the device.
To finalize the uninstall process and have the old battery icon back, you have to edit the following reg entry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\security\ResOver\Bitmaps]
"BatteryIconLevels"=dword:65 (hexadecimal) or 101 (decimal) -> dword:15 (hexadecimal) or 21 (decimal)
NOTE:
You can follow the steps 1 and 2 to remove any dll/mui you have customized.
To perform file operations such as renaming and/or deleting, you must use a more powerful file explorer than the built in one. You should use something like Total Commander or Resco Explorer.
There's no need to backup the files you're going to edit! Why? Because you'll be replacing ROM files, and theses files are not really replaced.
The best way to explain it is that, they will remain "hidden" under the new file. Once you delete your edited file, the original ROM file will be "unhidden". So, to have the original file, just delete your edited one.
How to make your own set of Battery Icons:
You'll need some programs, and of course, the dll.
Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
Reshack / PE Explorer / Restorator - resource editor to extract/replace the icons inside the dll
iconFX or any other icon editor (GIMP can also handle .ico files) - to edit/create icons
Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
How to do it?
First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool.
That's it!
Before we start, here's the link to the first post on my old thread, where you can get some of the contributions already made. (I've updated the first post there)
I'll be separating them into the right sections in this thread, so, I you're one of the contributers, you can help me by checking your links in that post, and sending me a PM with the description for each link.
Thanks to you all!! And enjoy!!

phcanOverbmp.dll and HTCVolumeControl.dll
phcanOverbmp.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
In this file you can find the battery, network, signal strength, activesync, Wi-Fi and sound(as long as you're not using the HTCVolumeControl) icons.
Important:
In order to see all of the icons included in this file, the dialer skin must be enabled.
Contributions from the users:
Battery icons White from 100% to 30% and color from 30% to 1% by mccune.
Percentage Battery icons by tyler08.
3G, H, battery, charging, activesync, wifi, etc by omniwolf.
Battery Icons by shareloader.
battery icons, headset icons by Ghostrider.
Battery Simple version, Battery Simple V2 by Netsnoop.
Battery icons - cab here by Teppic24.
Battery and other icons - cab here by carloshdez.
gold theme Battery & some icons mods by ch99_lee.
Full taskbar makeover by kooled.
Battery and other icons by shonan70.
HTCVolumeControl.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the sound icons.
Contributions from the users:
VolumeControl icons by omniwolf.
VolumeControl icons by Ghostrider.
VolumeControl icons by soterisk.
VolumeControl icons by afterburn.
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shellres.192.dll / shellres.192.dll.0409.mui and LargeTitleBar.dll
shellres.192.dll / shellres.192.dll.0409.mui
Icons you can change in this dll/mui
In this file you can find the start logo icon, along with some others that will not be discussed here.
If you're not using the dialer skin, you can also find the network, signal strength, activesync, Wi-Fi and sound(as long as you're not using the HTCVolumeControl) icons.
Contributions from the users:
syncing progress and signal strength by omniwolf.
Full taskbar makeover by kooled.
Battery and other icons by shonan70.
LargeTitleBar.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the some of the mainly used icons.
Important:
I haven't tested it myself but, in order to see all of the icons included in this file you probably must have the Large TitleBar enabled.

MMSRes_480x640.Dll and notify.dll / notify.dll.0409.mui
MMSRes_480x640.Dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the MMS status icons.
notify.dll / notify.dll.0409.mui (I still haven't tested this one but someone reported that the device will crash)
Check here
Icons you can change in this dll/mui
In this file you can change the icon for the notifications.

outres.192.dll and tapres.192.dll
outres.192.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the received Email and SMS icons.
tapres.192.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the voicemail and notification by SMS icons, along with a few other icons.

Reserved 5

Reserved 6

Rabangus said:
Would it be an idea to post unmodified phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll and htcvolumecontrol.dll files?
Would be useful for people who mess things up without taking a backup, and also useful for those (like me) who can't copy shellres.192.dll from their Windows folder cos it's a hidden system file.
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The 1st rule: never change the file unless you have keep a backup of it safely.
You should use something like "ROM Extractor" to copy the hidden system file out. It's free and safe to do so.
I can tell you different version of phcanoverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll & htcvolumecontrol.dll may not work on different version of ROM (I have tried and proved). So, one should backup his only system files before modifying those files. In case something went wrong and can't start your deveice, just hard reset it and those files will be restored automatically.

Cheers - I didn't know abour ROMExtractor - it works a treat.
Here's the file and some instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1571715

angler said:
I prefer seeing the memory status just like the battery in the task bar. Currently I use the top bar of SBSH iLauncher to have a memory meter displays on the task bar.
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This thread is meant for tweaking all the icons in the taskbar, not just the battery.
Rabangus said:
Would it be an idea to post unmodified phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll and htcvolumecontrol.dll files?
Would be useful for people who mess things up without taking a backup, and also useful for those (like me) who can't copy shellres.192.dll from their Windows folder cos it's a hidden system file.
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Here's your answer
NLS said:
...erm... you don't REALLY have to backup ROM based files. If you delete the file you "overwritten" them with, automagically, the ROM based surfaces. Didn't you know?
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But I guess I can put the "untouched" files for those of you that can't extract them from the ROM (the files from an official ROM also work, so this would be another reason for not having to post them )
diamax said:
No screenshots?
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No screenshots because this is not specific. This topic, is not about something I made, is to help everyone in tweaking the taskbar, and unless you don't know what the taskbar is, I guess there's no need for screenshots at this point.
BassX said:
I want to use my old Battery Icons (org. HTC) but i can't uninstall your Icons because the file phcanOverbmp.dll can't rename to phcanOverbmp.dll.bak!
I don't understand the Programm Unsigner / what i must to do with it ?
Can any one help me?
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To perform file operations such as renaming and/or deleting, you must use a more powerful file explorer than the built in one. You should use something like Total Commander or Resco Explorer.
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
First post has been updated with these informations.

sms and new mail icons
Here's my latest. i found the new mail notification and sms notification file, i've put some colours in
the left one is SMS, the right one is new mail notification.
same install procedure as always.
FInixNOver: for your install procedure, you might want to add that if total commander doesn't allow you to overwrite the file in the windows folder, you should try renaming the file in the windows folder first.

Here my variant of arrival new sms.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=86876&view=findpost&p=2038777

And this is mine "NEW SMS"
DOWNLOAD FROM HERE

i had done an sms icon hope u guys like it

SkizZO said:
Originally Posted by lmr2003
Hi all,
Sorry in advance if this issue is solve for others but I'm facing a strange probleme.
I can change all the icons, it works fine but for the volume I can't and I don't know why
I have the icon and the when I enter my pin code it desapear and i have then the standard one.
Is there someone who can help me ?
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Problem solved ! Thanks
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No way to have it working, i have the same issue. Also i've installed the sdkcerts & the two cabs from Kooled
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Bandit13 has already answered your question.
Bandit13 said:
The volume icons (speaker,silent and vibrate) are located in htcvolumecontrol.dll
Sebastien
Edit : oups, your problem is solved !
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davidebeatrice said:
even if ive unsigned the dll file i cant replace the icons with another one with different color depth...(ie 8bit to 32bit).
someone can help me please?
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If you're using PE Explorer, it will not allow you to replace icons with ones that have different color depths.
To achieve that you must use either Restorator or ResHack.
orkorolev said:
Here my variant of arrival new sms.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=86876&view=findpost&p=2038777
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massi959 said:
And this is mine "NEW SMS"
DOWNLOAD FROM HERE
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shonan70 said:
i had done an sms icon hope u guys like it
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I'll add it to the correct section at the initial posts when I get to that dll. Thanks for the contribution.
pencilcase said:
First of all thanks for this thread I spent hours browsing the last one... this is SO much nicer Anyway I hope this is not the totally wrong thread for this but has anyone managed to change the icon for the taskmanager? I know this is not related to the actual windows icons but it IS a part of the taskbar ... Then at least we'd have all icons done
I am no coder so I sadly don't know but perhaps someone can help out here?
Thanks!
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The task manager icon, is actually a bmp.
This is the list of files for the task manager
Code:
closeallbutton.bmp
close_all.png
close_all_16.png
close_all_32.png
close_all_64.png
close_all_disable.png
close_all_disable_16.png
close_all_disable_32.png
close_all_disable_64.png
down_disable_16.bmp
down_disable_32.bmp
down_disable_64.bmp
down_enable_16.bmp
down_enable_32.bmp
down_enable_64.bmp
exitbutton.bmp
Exit_Button_Down.png
Exit_Button_Down_16.png
Exit_Button_Down_32.png
Exit_Button_Down_64.png
Exit_Button_Up.png
Exit_Button_Up_16.png
Exit_Button_Up_32.png
Exit_Button_Up_64.png
memory.png
memorybutton.bmp
memory_16.png
memory_32.png
memory_64.png
optionsbutton.bmp
quickmenudown.bmp
quickmenuicon.bmp
quickmenuup.bmp
redexitbutton.bmp
settings.png
settings_16.png
settings_32.png
settings_64.png
TaskManager.cpl
TaskManager.cpl.0816.mui
TaskManager.htm
TaskManager.lnk
TaskManagerApp.exe
TaskManagerApp.exe.0816.mui
TaskManagerLite.exe
TaskManagerLite.exe.0816.mui
taskmgrCustRes.dll
taskservice.dll
TmAppLauncher.exe
uncheckable.bmp
up_disable_16.bmp
up_disable_32.bmp
up_disable_64.bmp
up_enable_16.bmp
up_enable_32.bmp
up_enable_64.bmp
X-Button.htm
X-Button.lnk
I think the one you want is quickmenuicon.bmp.

ok another one from me this time with an email notification as well too bad i do not have a email account setup so will not be able to show the result but i will be glad if someone can post the screenshot anyway u guys njoy

Of course.
In the attachment you can find all the files I have used : phcanOverbmp.dll, HTCVolumeControl.dll, outres.192.dll, shellres.192.dll.0410.mui (you must rename this file from 0410 to 04xx according with the localisation of your ROM).

massi959 said:
Of course.
In the attachment you can find all the files I have used : phcanOverbmp.dll, HTCVolumeControl.dll, outres.192.dll, shellres.192.dll.0410.mui (you must rename this file from 0410 to 04xx according with the localisation of your ROM).
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Thank you very much, now is my homescreen more nicer !

The Radio signal is into shellres.192.dll.0410.mui.
Have you renamed this file from 0410 to your localisation?

tnyynt said:
Renamed to 0409 and installed through a CAB, battery readings are wrong, shows 13% instead of 70something
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For battery problem - you have to edit registry and change value 21 to 101 in in HKLM\Security\... it is in the first post.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\security\ResOver\Bitmaps]
"BatteryIconLevels"=dword:101 (decimal)
Has anybody idea, where is stored icon for missed call ? I want to change it too.

[THE] Custom fonts for WM 61 and TF3D

***** UPDATE MANUAL + NEW FONT - SEE POST 6 ******
After a lot of testing this is the final font changing manual (as far as i'm concerned), based on bhodgin's manual and KDiz additions. With holyfox's tools.
I've only tested on a dutch Touch HD, so maybe the TF3D is built different.
There is quite a diference between my manual and KDiz's manual
I'm assuming the TF3D on the HD is different from the Diamond, hence the difference
So how did i do it:
First copy over all .ttf files from your Blackstones Windows folder to a backup folder somewhere
(turn on hidden and system files in Total Commander or Resco Explorer if you can't see them)
Now choose the font you want to use, i used Continuum (Regular, Bold and Light)
so i started off with 3 ttf files in a folder on my computer.
Make a subfolder and put copy's of your ttf files in it.
1 x light font file, 2 x regular font file and 2 x bold font file
Then rename them according to the following list (added -> to show what file impacts what):
fontname -> changes font in TF3D
cour.ttf -> TF3D light font
tahoma.ttf -> WM regular font (regular text)
tahomabd.ttf -> WM bold font (task and bottembar and other bold text)
neue Helvetica LT 35 Thin.ttf -> TF3D Regular Font (all the bigger title text in TF3D -> Calls, mail title, settings title, weather title etc.)
neue Helvetica LT 55 Roman.ttf -> TF3D Bold Font (all the small text in TF3D -> Appointmentsmail example, settings, weather)
Now you have the above files in your subfolder.
Now follow this procedure for every font:
open the ttf file in FontCreator.
go to Tools > AutoNaming.
Here you enter fontname, click 'Next'.
Another window will open, select 'Finish.'
File > Save
The fontnames you should put in are (i think you will understand wich name goes with what file ):
Courier New
Tahoma
Tahoma Bold
HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin
HelveticaNeue LT 55 Roman
IF YOU DON'T AUTONAME CORRECTLY IT WILL NOT WORK !!!
Now you have the 5 files in your folder.
Open WinCE CAB Manager. A window will pop up.
Go through the Wizard and fill in a name and cab name and accept the defaults.
Add the newly made .ttf files to the Files tab (open the tab through the Cab tree on the left side).
Select all of the files and rmb to properties. On the location tab select the Windows folder and Apply and OK.
It should now read %Windows% for all 5 files.
Save your CAB, copy to your phone, run it and it should work.
To be on the safe side, disable TF3D when installing the CAB and reset twice (needed sometimes, dunno why) after the install.
You could copy the TTF files manually to the \Windows folder instead of using/creating a CAB.
And here's how my first CAB looks (includes only the fonts):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Background is custom with "Background 4 all tabs"
Icons (HTC_3D), sliders (Pamas Transparent), topcurtain (invisible), bottemcurtain (default), battery all found in the diamond forums.
Continuum by Righteye.Cab (fonts only)
References:
Screenshot made with MyMobiler
Cab made with WinCE CAB Manager.
Clock by kongobongo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437307
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419799
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424926
Please tell me if you like it and if it works or has any bugs.
Maybe i'll make some more
8-12-2008:
After some serious testing i found some stuff out. Have updated the above text
1) You only need 5 fonts, i can't see what the 2 Helvetica's without 'neue' do, so i left them out
2) Correct Autonaming is essential
3) Added the RadioSpace font from DaFont.com and the screenshot in post nr. 6

Ziet er mooi uit
Looks nice man! Although I prefer my own layout, I might try this one when I get fed up with it. Oh and good to see another GoT user here.

Very nice, maybe someday I will create my own fonts for the HD. Thanks a lot for this. By The way, great to see you somewhere else besides GoT (gathering of tweakers for the people that don´t know GoT).

Looks nice!

would you mind sharing them 3d icons. thanks in advance.

I got the icons from here.
But is also has sliders and a background included. So i first installed HTC_3D and after installed the slider and different bottomcurtain.
Lots of other themes and stuff in that topic !
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Bloody post img. limit..........
But a new font with cab !
RadioSpace Font
RadioSpace by Righteye.cab

sklappe said:
I got the icons from here.
But is also has sliders and a background included. So i first installed HTC_3D and after installed the slider and different bottomcurtain.
Lots of other themes and stuff in that topic !
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there ain't a cab version for this.

skinniebone said:
there ain't a cab version for this.
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I never said there was....i just said installed, wich means 'copied the files to the Windows folder'.

sklappe said:
I never said there was....i just said installed, wich means 'copied the files to the Windows folder'.
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aight ima do the same thing then thanks though

anyone try the cab on english ROM yet?

mallman said:
anyone try the cab on english ROM yet?
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U want to know to.....ishould work just fine and in the worst case hard reset.
But if you backup your fonts in advance their shoul be no trouble.
How do i know ? While testing i deleted all the fonts from my device and did a soft-reset. The default fonts returned as if by magic (ROM).

thanks, sklappe
heres my custom Eras font,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3006699#post3006699

@sklappe
@sklappe
hi folks!
since I own both TouchHD and Diamond.. I can confirm sklappe's cab works fine of both devices.
cheers
(and thanks Sklappe!!)
Red.

Hi Guys
Question for you all.
1) Is it possible that I only have 3 fonts on my GERMAN HD as I can only find the following files in my widows folder and my "fonts" folder called "Schriftarten" is empty
cour.ttf
tahoma.ttf
tahomabd.ttf
2) I don't have a problem with the fonts only with the size. Thus is there anyway to just to change the font size to something larger.
3) Could I have a link to the thread of colored icons on the top bar of the sklappe screenshots.
Thanks

redeyes717 said:
@sklappe
hi folks!
since I own both TouchHD and Diamond.. I can confirm sklappe's cab works fine of both devices.
cheers
(and thanks Sklappe!!)
Red.
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Thanks for testing
MDAIIIUser said:
Hi Guys
Question for you all.
1) Is it possible that I only have 3 fonts on my GERMAN HD as I can only find the following files in my widows folder and my "fonts" folder called "Schriftarten" is empty
cour.ttf
tahoma.ttf
tahomabd.ttf
2) I don't have a problem with the fonts only with the size. Thus is there anyway to just to change the font size to something larger.
3) Could I have a link to the thread of colored icons on the top bar of the sklappe screenshots.
Thanks
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1) Have you turned on "show ROM hidden and system files" ? That was my problem at first.
2) Probably, but nobody's found out how yet.....
3) the taskbar icons are form LAGUNADUB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2914663&postcount=8)

And Pro

sklappe said:
Thanks for testing
1) Have you turned on "show ROM hidden and system files" ? That was my problem at first.
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Yes and Resco shows me HRSM (Hidden, Read-only, System, roM) on one of my files so I feel that is not the issue.

MDAIIIUser said:
Yes and Resco shows me HRSM (Hidden, Read-only, System, roM) on one of my files so I feel that is not the issue.
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Just found out that the 'not-neue' Helvetica fonts don't exist
The 'neue fonts' do exist but are very hidden, probably inside another file.
Just dump the new ones in the windows folder and you'll be fine.
Just added a new font to the TS; RadioSPace with CAB and also updated the manual.

SKlappe,
Following your excellent tutorial, I have made three CAB's with different fonts. The problem is that on two of the three attempts, and also your Continuuim CAB, I am experiencing the same problem... The temperature display font is too large, and TF3D cuts it off. This occurs any time the temperature is above single digits (Fahrenheit or Celsius) Do you have any ideas on how to get around this problem? Attached screenshot is using your Continuum font CAB.

what fonts have you tried with?

How can you link to a folder instead of an app in new Topaz Start menu?

I have asked this question on some other xda-developer forums with no solution so thought maybe I was asking in the wrong place.
Basically I have flashed to the new Topaz rom and like the new Start Menu when you tap on Start but I can only add apps and not folders. I want to link to category folders in my Windows/Start/ folder.
Please how can this be done?
I tried to go into the registry to edit the paths for each square but that did not work.
I beg of you lol! Please!
How can this be done? Folders are not .lnk files. Maybe that is the solution to make Folders into .link files.
HELP!

I can answer your question but it is in a wrong section.. so moderators will flog both of us

crajee said:
I can answer your question but it is in a wrong section.. so moderators will flog both of us
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so answer his question and hope for the moderator to move this thread ;-)
btw: i would be interested in the answer as well

Ok..
Method 1 Only downside is clutter (unlike method2)
Without any third party app lets open a folder called Multimedia in Programs menu:
With a registry Editor got to one of the shortcut keys:
Say: HKLM\SoftwareHTC\Manila\ProgramLauncer\18
Create (if not exists) a string Value :
Name: command
String: windows\Start Menu\Programs\Multimedia
Edit the Path key:
String: windows\fexplore.exe
Save and exit your reg editor.
Click the shortcut and it will launch file explorer with the folder.
You can Change the View options in File Explorer to "Icon".
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Please wait for method 2..

Method 2
Folderview.exe from HTC has been notorious in having a hard coded encrypted path to Programs Folder and could not open any custom folder, and use to end only in questions how to do it. After much reversing this has been almost overcome in this app. Enjoy!!
Folder Viewer
Q.What does this app do?
A. It allows you to navigate through custom start menu folders on Blacksone that you can create
and categorise your applications. Modified win 6.1 ROMs have replaced the Start Menu with Manila
Programs Tab. However sometimes you need more customised access to your apps.
Instructions:
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Add the Favourites icon to start menu
A. Install FolderViewer.cab
B. Open the Fav.reg with Notepad on your Desktop.
In the line :[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\2]
Replace "2" with the icon of your choice in the start group.
The icons are numbered as follows:
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8
And so on...
Create the Start Group Shortcut
Copy the Fav.reg to your Blackstone.
Import the registry the file with your favourite registry Editor.
Create App Shortcuts in windows\Start Menu\Favourites:
Create Subfolders in the "Favourites" folder e.g System, Multimedia, Business and so on.
(A few have been created for you convenience).
Add the application short cuts of your choice to each folder.
Back Navigation:
In each of the custom folder (Multimedia, Business etc,. Add a shortcut to parent("Favourites" folder)
This shortcut called "Favourites.lnk" has been supplied in this package in sample folders.
Restart your HD. Enjoy!!
Advanced:
You can study the shortcut properties and tweak it your own satisfaction.
Limitations:
1.Navigating All Programs possible on first launch only. You can always click start menu to relaunch.
2.Use the Hard key (Back) to navigate back the second time from a subfolder.
3.Only one level of folders reasonable (but usually enough for most users anyway).
4.Tested on Blackstone with Dutty's 3.4 only.
The author disclaims any responsibility with respect to this application.
Use at your own risk.

you could also go on your pc, navigate to the folder, create a shortcut (which would be a .ink file), put the shortcut on your touch hd and then link to it in the registry editor,

THREAD MOVED to blackstone section

You have two methods now. Let me know if it helps
Matthes42 said:
btw: i would be interested in the answer as well
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ASK768 said:
you could also go on your pc, navigate to the folder, create a shortcut (which would be a .ink file), put the shortcut on your touch hd and then link to it in the registry editor,
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You will get a File Not found Error.

total commander is good for making shortcuts

Thanks Crajee. I used method 1 except did not use the path setting: String: windows\fexplore.exe
Instead I used the path: "\windows\start menu\games" for example
Thank you so much!
A few questions...
1. I want to use the hi res folder icon from "file explorer" each category folder. How can I link to it?
2. What is the path for manilla settings or win mo settings page as I accidentally deleted them?
3. I want to use the hi res topaz icon used for "File explore" in each category folder. What is the "Icon path" info i need? Is it to a specific dll file?
4. Finally, are there any custom icon sets i can impost and choose from or how can i customise my own icons and use them for folders or apps.
Here is the result below.

@ tboy2000 on your custom folders you never got error messages trying to open them?

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no mate.
here is an example of one folder...
....HTC\Manilla\ProgramLauncher\6
(Default)
(value not set)
command
\windows\start menu\office
DispName
Office
Icon Path
Is ReadOnly
0x0 (0)
Path
\windows\Start menu\

but that's not a custom folder that's one of the folders cooked into the rom.
I made a folder of my skyscape medical books, named it med books, when i did "windows\start menu\programs\med book" for the path, i get the certificate error or that it cannot be found.
for me, it works using method 1 as crajee outlined, using windows\fexplore.exe.
That aside, i'd also like to know which dll has the icons b/c i don't like having the fexplore icon...fugly...

Hi tboy2000, Nice to know it works well for U.
tboy2000 said:
2. What is the path for manilla settings or win mo settings page as I accidentally deleted them?
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Manilla Settings path:
Command = --switchtopage Manila://settings.page
Path = \Windows\manila.exe
IconPath = \windows\HTC\Assets\Images\programlauncher\Program_icon\settings_88.qtc
DispName = [[IDS_SETTINGSTITLE]]
If you want Direct link to "All Settings" then U should use custom apps as I described in another post.
tboy2000 said:
3. I want to use the hi res topaz icon used for "File explore" in each category folder. What is the "Icon path" info i need? Is it to a specific dll file?
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DRTigerlilly said:
That aside, i'd also like to know which dll has the icons b/c i don't like having the fexplore icon...fugly...
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Again it seems not possible to link icons from dll files like in usual shortcuts.
So you need to extract the icon of your choice from the shellres.192.dll (copy to Desktop and extract with resource explorer eg. Reshack. Save as .ico file and copy to windows directory). In the IconPath use "\windows\myicon.ico" where myicon.ico is the name of the icon U extracted.
tboy2000 said:
4. Finally, are there any custom icon sets i can impost and choose from or how can i customise my own icons and use them for folders or apps.
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Not I am aware of. There are a few posts on this in this forum though.

tboy2000 said:
no mate.
here is an example of one folder...
....HTC\Manilla\ProgramLauncher\6
(Default)
(value not set)
command
\windows\start menu\office
DispName
Office
Icon Path
Is ReadOnly
0x0 (0)
Path
\windows\Start menu\
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May be some thing else you have set??
For example for me this method opens up "All programs" with the Title Office..
No Filtering occurs..

For me, when i click on a category icon, i get the list of apps in the category with the category title. See images below.
I have also used the pc prog in this link below to change the icons in my start menu...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513501
I have not set anything else. Yes I used office in my example above but it also works with folders i have made up such as travel.

Hmmm... tboy2000 I can't understand but that would be cool. Mine always goes to first item for All Programs - Dutty 3.4. Only Title chnages. What ROM are U using?
That's why i hacked the old method (Method 2).
Anyone else??

I am using Dutty 3.4 rom also.

I just had a thought. If it just shows All Programs, that means you don't have any sub-folders in your windows start menu directory. Make sure you create new folders and name them for each category.

[tutorial] custom icons

i thought it would be handy to create a thread for icon tutorials that are simple to use and understand
feel free to add your own tutorials here or ask any questions, if i am not able to answer then i hope someone else will
if you do post a differant way of doing icons, please explain it step by step so the newer chefs can follow instructions easily. your tutorial will be added to this first post. this way all the tutorials will be in one post, users dont need to find it, they simply just scroll to the next tutorial
(all tutorials will be quoted for credits)
*you can find plenty of free icons @ WWW.ICONFINDER.COM
**the way ill be showing you is with the icons inside a .dll that you can link to almost anything
eg, program shortcuts within the start menu is the most common**
firstly you will need to download some tools needed
download tools here
(inside tools.rar is: icofx, reshacker, blank .dll)
##########
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*install and open ICOFX
*click: tools
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
*batch prosess
*if your doing start menu icons i use 128x128 with xp colors (max color)
add the icons you want and select the destination folder and click ok
*icons with a specific height and width are best to do these individually =
file\new or drag and drop your .PNG and select custom size
*now you have made your own custom icons.
*i have attatched a blank .dll in the winrar file below, just rename it.
*i have opened the blank .dll and added a custom icon so you can see how it works.
*it is simple enough, icons added will be labled 1,2,3 etc - then click save when done
(delete the automaticly saved .BAC file created by icofx, it is not needed)
*to link your icon to a specific program on your device, either edit your program XXXX.lnk or create a new .lnk
(rename a blank .txt file to .lnk)
*add this into the the .lnk replacing the XXXX with your program name and .dll name
#\windows\XXXX.exe ?\windows\XXXX.dll,-X
*no number before # eg, usually you would have a number of how many leters are in the link = the amount of letters is not needed
*-X is the number position of the icon inside the .dll
*if your icon is for a folder, rename the .lnk to ICON.lnk
*inside the icon.lnk should be
1#XXXX.dll, -X
*now put the ICON.lnk into the specific folder you want icon for
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**i will now show you how to edit/replace the icon inside either a .dll or an .exe file**
*in this example i have used the blank .dll from the first tutorial
*reshacker shows all the contents inside a .dll and also with .exe files too (not just icons)
*open/run RESHACKER
*click: file\open - select your .dll or .exe
*as you can see i have circled the icon number with red = ignore the highlighted 0 (zero)
*rightclick to get these avaliable options
*from here you will be able to replace the icon
*when finished click file\save
*it automaticly creates a XXXXX-original.dll/.exe file
*some .exe do not like their icons being changed.
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FInixNOve said:
* Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
* Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
* First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
o To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
* Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
* With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
* After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
* To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool
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ill update this tutorial as soon as i can
thanks
Rn

Thanks nice to see this so quickly .
Cheers!!!

Great
So, help me, please How do I set it up in my reg file (assuming my dll is called Start_Icon.dll):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Today] <<=folder
"Icon"="\\Windows\\Start_Icon_Today.png"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Java\JavaShortcut.lnk] <<=shortcut
"Icon"="\\Windows\\Start_Icon_Javashortcut.png"
Thank you.

you do not need to add any registrys
best part of doing icons my way
(also assuming you have done the first tutorial with icofx)
create new .lnk
open .lnk with notepad and add this:
* FOR TODAY FOLDER ICON
1#Start_Icon.dll, -X
*rename .lnk to ICON.lnk
*put .lnk into start menu/programs/today FOLDER
*if your cooking then i suggest you rename the icon.lnk to something else when copying the .lnk to start menu/programs/today - otherwise the windows folder will have the icon for your today folder (eg icon.lnk in windows folder will change the windows folder icon)
* use this in initflashes.txt to move/rename your .lnk = Directory("\start menu\programs\today\"):-File("ICON.lnk.","\Windows\MYTODAYICON.lnk")
* FOR JAVA SHORTCUT
#\windows\java.exe ?\windows\Start_Icon.dll,-X
*java.exe (or what ever java program you are using)
(-X = number location of icon inside .dll)
*eg, if the icon number is 1 then you will have -1
Rn

Thanks raving_nanza. However, I noticed .ico files are much larger than .png files. What's the advantage with doing it this way?
Thanks

illi said:
Thanks raving_nanza. However, I noticed .ico files are much larger than .png files. What's the advantage with doing it this way?
Thanks
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icos are used in dlls or exes, where as pngs are used only in startmenu using registry. Hence icos are much smaller, but lower in quality compared to pngs...

all your .ico in one single .dll rather than having X amout of .png's clogging up the windows folder. (cleaner)
no registrys to write, just edit the .lnk to the program (registrys use memory, no registry needed)
if editing the .exe directly and replacing the icon (no memory added)

ico drawing is definitely faster.

Thanks for the clarification guys. I appreciate it very much

Use ResHacker to change icon in EXE,DLL file

yeah dude, use reshacker to edit .dll or .exe
use icofx to edit the icon.
(i use photoshop and then convert a .png to .ico)
Rn

MsSigner
Hi,
I've edited the taskbar dlls and changed the icons, but then I'm not able to make them to work.
This tutorial is missing the signature issue.
I've found that dlls need to be signed after modification, and seems that also need to unsigned before editing.
Found the tolls (UnSigner, Signer, and WM65Certs), but I guess that I'm making a mistake in the process.
Can someone indicate how to edit taskbar dlls? (E.G: phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll, tapres.192.dll, etc)
- Does original MS dlls need to be unsign before editing?
- Which certificate need to be used for signing?
- how to add the certificate to the cab? Anyone have a cab with the new certificate?
Have someone use restorator instead or reshacker?
Best regards
EDIT
Found this [TUT] from FInixNOver
Do we need a new sdkcerts.cab if we sign dlls using the new certificates?
FInixNOver said:
How to make your own set of Battery Icons:
You'll need some programs, and of course, the dll.
Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
Reshack / PE Explorer / Restorator - resource editor to extract/replace the icons inside the dll
iconFX or any other icon editor (GIMP can also handle .ico files) - to edit/create icons
Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
How to do it?
First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool.
That's it!
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i use reshacker
if their not working after you have signed them, then i think you need to install sdkcerts.cab to your device , softreset and then install/overwrite your old .dlls in the windows folder - and then softreset again
i might be wrong though so dont quote me on that. 60/40
*ill add the sign/unsign to the firsty post

Reshacker & CeleSign
For Sign-Unsign I use CeleSign. It´s very intuitive. The certificates are updated. Just run CeleSign, [not signsis neither SISSigner (inside also)] setup pvc, spc and file to unsign-sign. If the file is signed you must remove the certificate for sign after. Regards

It would also help you guys customizing your own icons in Start Menu by using my JWMD Icon Changer
more stuff at my sig