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Changing left menu button on MDA Pro to contacts

If I change in the registry the 112 key to "contacts" it doesn't work. If I change the registry to poutook.exe contacts, it doesn't work.
What am I missing, I use the reg tweak for changing the button from the wiki universal page:
"To change the softkeys on the Today screen
The left-hand softkey settings are at 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112', the right-hand softkey settings are at 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113'
The 'Default' string value can be changed to whatever text you wish to have displayed
The 'Open' string value can be changed to the program you wish to run when the softkey is pressed "

Solution
Ok, I worked it out.
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts\Contacts.lnk does the trick.
It's a bit long, but I cannot find the correct direct app link. Anyway it works like this.......

Remap left softkey on Today screen?

Greetings,
I'd like to remap the left softkey on the Today screen to go to something else besides calendar. I've searched all the forums and have turned up several apps (vijaytoggletoday, smartskey, and some others) but they all seem to be geared toward either totally removing the soft key menu bar from the Today screen, or changing the behavior of the hardware soft key buttons. I just want to change what the left soft key points to from Calendar to something else. I saw a post sometime ago where someone had remapped it to Comm Manager, so I know it's possible. How do I do it?
Thanks!
SP

Search google for soft key changer.
Also available on Buzzdev.net
Also in a registry hack on the wiki, in the Today keys.
V

what did you find that removed the softkeys all together?
Regarding remapping, look for SoftKeyApplet or SoftKeyAppletEx ..

To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\112\(Default ) = Calendar (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\113\(Default ) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx
gravejoker vjtoggletodayII will remove the softkeys

Thanks guys...
Chaotic, exactly what I was looking for.. .thanks!
Grave, as chaotic said, vijaytoggletoday will do it, as well as DCINoBar.
SP

Wonderful Chaoticdruid !!!! But how can i set the call registry ? Thanks

Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
deika95;1045382 said:
Wonderful Chaoticdruid !!!! But how can i set the call registry ? Thanks
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I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.

ChaoticDruid said:
Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.
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I want to say the incoming and outcoming call list. Thanks

To access the call log, you can do it programmatically, or use VJPhoneShortcuts.
V

Please who can help me with a registry hack to set the incoming/outcoming calls instead of the calendar button ?

ChaoticDruid said:
Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.
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Please can you help me. Thanks

Nobody know which is the .exe file that start the incoming/outcoming call list ? Thanks

I dont think you can get to the call history using an exe file .. has to be done programatically ..

I think I already indicated above, VJPhoneShortcuts.
V

First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!

User22 said:
First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!
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But what kind of application is NewMenu ? Where can i find it ? Thanks

deika95 said:
But what kind of application is NewMenu ? Where can i find it ? Thanks
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Hey deika95, with 38 post YOU SHOULD KNOW how to USE the SEARCH FUNTION of this FANTASTIC FORUM :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255580&highlight=newmenuhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255580&highlight=newmenu

There's a another quick way to hach the softkeys
Use AEButton Plus: it is useful to modify all the settings for the hardware buttons......
http://ae.inc.ru

User22 said:
First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!
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There isn't callhistory.exe in the windows folder.

Try what Vijay suggested .. that should give you shortcuts to the Call history and Speed dial .. then remap one of the soft keys to it ..
And no .. I dont think there's any CallHistory.exe anywhere ..

HTC Herald (P4350) How to change the left and right softkeys ?

Hello,
how can i change the left or right softkeys from the HTC Herald ?
With PHM Registry Editor i found:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112
I changed the string "open" value data from "\Windows\calendar.exe" to "\Windows\poutlook.exe" and the string "default" value data Calendar to E-Mail.
After this settings on the homescreen shows the HTC Herald on the left softkey "E-Mail", but when i pushed this key "Calendar" starts :-(
After a softreset it shows me again "Calendar" on the left side.
What can i do ??
Thanks for help,
bye Hans

Tweaks2k2 has a function that changes the soft keys.

There are 2 fixes here - i think the second (dotfreds) is the better - follow my links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=289275
lol help if i add the link

just extract this file to \windows\
will add a soft key control panel to Settings>System

this applet doesnt work well on herald. i get an error when i map sms app on left key.

Try this one then from dotfred
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1031304&postcount=7

Please help - can't change the right softkey!

Hi guys!
I tried to change my right softkey from "Menu" to "BT Toggle" (a bluetooth switching program I've already installed) using Advanced Configuration Tool 3.3 but it didn't work on my HD2.
When I restart the HD2, the key is changed to "BT Toggle" but after entering the PIN and after HTC sense started the key is named "Menu" again.
I looked into the registry but all is right there, the changes were saved. But why is the new softkey name only displayed before starting HTC sense and not after?
Any ideas?
Best regards,
Oliver

Home RSK
I wouldn't mess with the right soft key of sense.
Only the left.
How would you edit the quick tabs?
If you aren't using sense, only the WM interface, you can edit those SK's.
Did you get BT Toggle to work?
It wouldn't for me.
Benz-Driver said:
Hi guys!
I tried to change my right softkey from "Menu" to "BT Toggle" (a bluetooth switching program I've already installed) using Advanced Configuration Tool 3.3 but it didn't work on my HD2.
When I restart the HD2, the key is changed to "BT Toggle" but after entering the PIN and after HTC sense started the key is named "Menu" again.
I looked into the registry but all is right there, the changes were saved. But why is the new softkey name only displayed before starting HTC sense and not after?
Any ideas?
Best regards,
Oliver
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This one works with my HD2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4292054&postcount=11
Sorry, what do you mean with
I wouldn't mess with the right soft key of sense.
Only the left.
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My english isn't that good...

Using this post by vovichek62 as a guide I used the following process to change the right soft key:
Download LuaDec from here and extract
Copy \Windows\07c67730_manila from device to luadec folder (and somewhere else as a backup).
Open a command prompt there
Run
Code:
luadec 07c67730_manila > 07c67730_manila.lua
Open 07c67730_manila.lua in an editor like notepad
You need to change two functions. The fuction above "SetSoftKey = l_0_0" sets the text for the soft buttons. This is my modified line:
Code:
_application:SetRightSoftkey(Softkey(Locale:GetString("IDS_CONTACTS"), OnMenuPressed))
I think it was originally set to IDS_MENU. That "OnMenuPressed" is the function called when you press it.
So now you need to change that function - The function above "OnMenuPressed = l_0_0". On mine this is now:
Code:
l_0_0 = function()
_application.Navigation:Navigate(URL("Manila://people/browserlayer/peopleAll.page"), false)
end
Now, back in the command prompt run:
Code:
luac -o 07c67730_manila 07c67730_manila.lua
and copy 07c67730_manila back to your device.
If you were up for it you could probably copy some of the left soft key code to allow changing the right soft key in the registry.
Xaddict is right, once you do this you can no longer tweak your home buttons. If I need to change one I go back in to the registry and find:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\Home\0\IsSet (where 0 is the button number) and change the value to 0. If you then restart manila (or your device) you can change that button. It will still show the old text and icon until you do. I also made a simple .reg which clears all the buttons, attached. For me it was worth this hassle as I could remove the People tab.

Tx fot BT Toggle
Nice one.
Thanks very much : )
Benz-Driver said:
This one works with my HD2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4292054&postcount=11
Sorry, what do you mean with
My english isn't that good...
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iv just made a new 07c67730_manila file that reads from the registry
so all you have to do is download my 07c67730_manila file
http://www.filefront.com/16489283/07c67730_manila
then copy it to your windows folder (backup the old 07c67730_manila file)
then in registry at:
HKLM > Software\HTC\Manila
Change:
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
HomeRSKArguments
to anything you like
for contacts:
HomeRSKPath Manila://people\browserlayer\?.page
HomeRSKText anything you like something liek contacts or all people
HomeRSKArguments leave this blank
how to remove quick Links without the menu:
all you do is hold the quick link you dont want for about 3-4 seconds and then drag it away this works on my dutty rom but gessing its the same for all roms

I am using HD2Tweaks - beats the hassle of backing up/copying manila files, editing registry entries - to assign the left and right softkey at the Home/Today screen.
But the available options are a fixed set.
Telephone (default for left), Menu (default for right), Backlight, Contacts, Contacts List, Notes, Calendar WM, Calendar WM (week view), Calendar WM (month view), New Appointment, Tasks, Messaging, SMS/MMS, Internet, Opera, Camera, Album, Comm Manager, File Explorer, Google Maps, Internet Sharing, MyPhone, RSS Hub, Radio FM, Windows Live, You Tube.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588652

HD2Tweaks does not work for me on duttys rom so if HD2Tweaks works thats grate but mine is like a backup option

Holding quicklinks for 3-4 secs dont work for me. I'm on 1.66 WWE stock ROM. Need help on how to remove quicklinks. Also does anyone know the path for New SMS on LSK or RSK? Thanks!

Is it possible to change Softkey on Start Menu?

Hello,
As the title says, is it possible to change the soft key "Lock" to "Back"?
I think it is more natural to have "Back" button here.
how can I make the change?
I think there must be a registry hack to do this, and I have searched through the forums, but I have not found a solution yet.
I disabled Sense, but this "Lock" button does not go away, so, I suppose this may not be a registry hack of Sense, but it is rather WM6.5.
Can someone shed some light on my problem? Thank you.

I like new Sms better
1. Go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\\Manila key in your registry
2. If you don't have a String entry called LandscapeMenuRSKPath, add it.
3. Edit the value of LandscapeMenuRSKPath to read: \windows\tmail.exe
4. If you don't have a String entry called LandscapeMenuRSKText, add it.
5. Edit the LandscapeMenuRSKText value to read: New SMS
6. If you don't have a string called LandscapeMenuRSKArguments, add it.
7. Edit the value of LandscapeMenuRSKArguments to read: -service "SMS" -to ""

Thanks, but I am talking about Start Menu of WM6.5 (screen with icons in a hexgonal arrangement). On this screen there is a soft key "Lock", and I would like to change it to "Back", if possible...