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Introducing MacFlo & MacFlo Big Button!

Thank you for all of your name submissions and comments. I would have loved to use all of them, but one stood out from the rest, describing exactly my vision for this customization. Congratulations chulo_allen of xda-developers.
[size=+2]MacFlo[/size]
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[size=+1]YouTube Video of MacFlo in action[/size]
(Image has been greatly compressed. The real version is gorgeous!)
Features
Jaw-droppingly smooth animations
High-res icons
4 Application Launchers
Custom QuickDial Screen
Status Bar at the top always lets you know which screen you are on
Custom Mac Theme
Slabs
Each Slab, contains 8 buttons linking to various programs.
The first Slab contains some of the most used programs on the PPC
Mail
Internet Explorer
Calendar
SMS
Settings
Instant Messaging (OZ)
File Explorer
Photo Album
The Second slab contains programs intended for productivity
Word Mobile
PowerPoint Mobile
Excel Mobile
Tasks
Google Maps
Calculator
Notes
Live Search
The third side is the QuickDial Screen!
The Fourth slab contains programs intended for fun!
TCPMP
WMPlayer
Games Folder
My Music Folder
PaintCE
Programs Folder
Camera
Camcorder
The Fifth slab contains mainly internet shortcuts!
You Tube
Orb
PPCGeeks Forum
Engadget
Opera Mobile
Comm Manager
My Documents Folder
SD Card Folder
I hope that you enjoy using MacFlo, because I truly enjoyed creating it.
Feel free to post comments and suggestions for
Icon packs
Background/Themes
Alternative programs
I have also included the CABs needed for all the programs on the Slabs.
GoogleMaps
TCPMP (and Flash pack)
PaintCE
Opera Mobile
Have Fun!
[size=+1]Please Uninstall Any Cubes You May Have On Your Device Before Installing MacFlo![/size]
Rapidshare Links:
MacFlo.zip
ExtraCABs.zip
Edit 2-16-08:
Icon Pack 1 is now available as well as MacFlo Maker!
MacFlo Maker
Allows you to change links and icons for all buttons (except QuickDial)
Gives several options for customizing your Cube and TouchFLO including
Change links for every Application Launcher button
Change icons for every Application Launcher button
Change the speed of your Cube in General Settings
Change which side comes up first after reset in General Settings
Change your touchscreen sensitivity through General Settings
Check out pictures of MacFlo Maker Here!
Icon Pack 1
Includes 36 new icons in BMP and BRN format!
Also includes source images in Gimp and Photoshop format!
Edit: [size=+1]MacFlo Big Button on Post #3![/size]

That looks great. Cant wait to see more.

Post #3 is the new home for MacFlo Big Button and the new MacFlo Maker!
New MacFlo Big Button:
Improvements Over MacFlo Maker 1
Graphic Interface For Choosing Built-In Icons
Ability to change App Launcher Buttons into QuickDial Buttons!
Backwards Compatability with MacFlo
Sorry it's been so long, but I've been quite busy! Big Button addresses the main flaws with the original MacFlo: small buttons and slow animations. Button size has been inceased by 40%, and animation speed has been increased by over 50%. Hope you all enjoy it!
Please let me know if there's anything that needs fixing.
Edit: Just fyi the bottom right button on each Slab opens MacFlo Maker. These can be easily configured using MacFlo Maker to open a different program, or call a contact.
[size=+1]Before Installing, Uninstall Any Other Cube Skins You May Have Installed, Including MacFlo![/size]
Also, MacFloBigButton.cab and MacFloBBSupernova.cab are TWO DIFFERENT SKINS! Install one or the other, not both!

MM-FL4C (shap the 4 as an A) (pronounce it as MM-FLAG)
Or just Fl4C without the MM i think that would be more Catchy
Music
Man
Future
Look
For
Cube
He he i know i'm not good in names, but i wanted to contribute
Greetz

well...let's cheat a bit. the name of the original cube and all the tehnology is touchflo, so you can call it timeflo or spaceflo....after the background.

bigZ said:
well...let's cheat a bit. the name of the original cube and all the tehnology is touchflo, so you can call it timeflo or spaceflo....after the background.
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MacFlo
i like SpaceFlo - or FloSlider

I can feel the excitement building! Only a few more hours until this baby goes live! That's right, we are having a midnight CST (GMT -6:00) launch here on xda!
Hurry up and get your name suggestion in! We'll see you in 5 hours!

Novaflow?
Can't wait for it.

You guys may want to use the link in the first post to go to PPCGeeks and get it for now. For some reason my uploads aren't going through here.

Musicman247 said:
You guys may want to use the link in the first post to go to PPCGeeks and get it for now. For some reason my uploads aren't going through here.
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Do you know when I can get it on here. I just signed up on ppcgeek and it won't let me download the link. Thanks

No idea. It's not letting me upload anything right now. I'll get some rapidshare links up in a sec.

And we're live!

Installing now!
--James

Thanks a lot. I'll let you know how I like it once it is on the my touch....ONE

I don't like how the sliding transition shows the gray HTC theme, even if you aren't using it, along with HTC Home plugin
--James

storino03 said:
I don't like how the sliding transition shows the gray HTC theme, even if you aren't using it, along with HTC Home plugin
--James
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Whoa, this is like dejavu! Didn't you just say that on the PPCGeeks Forum?
I'll fix it! I'll fix it! :-D

storino03 said:
I don't like how the sliding transition shows the gray HTC theme, even if you aren't using it, along with HTC Home plugin
--James
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Same here!!!! The clock shows 88:88 and everything else is gone. But it is nice and smooth though...good job music!!!!!!!

I was going for the Time machine effect, where it looks like you open your desktop and there is all this space back there. oh well. I guess it's not for everyone.
I'm working on a Supernova type of transition where a sudden burst of light comes out, then subsides to show the galaxy, then the Slabs come up.

hey man...lovely program... some constructive crit. though....i hope in the future you make an app to change up the programs and apps in the cube/flo....its slightly slow as compared to the original t.flo...and it would be nice if there was a changeable background... but honestly...amazing program...installes and uninstalls without any problems...launches and minimizes properly...except when its being launched it shows a background of a different touch screen, but thats just a cosmetic effect...ill giv more feedback if as i use it...hope it helps...thanks again for something great

He does it again!
MusicMan,
Nicely done!
Can you describe the easiest way to modify the shortcut locations/change the icons? Some of the shortcuts don't work, probably because I have installed programs on the storage card vs device proper.
Is there a way to set the default page? (so the phone shortcuts always pop up first?)
Thanks again!
DJ

[APP]GSen (SKKV Software) - Auto Rotation with G-Sensor support for many applications

GSen Version 1.8 - Freeware
Tested on HTC P3700/HTC Touch Diamond/o2 Xda diamond/T-Mobile MDA Compact IV/HTC Raphael (Prototype)/HTC Advantage X7510 Windows Mobile UMPC (by unwired® & Arne Hess)
Not working on HTC Touch Pro with ROM version 1.90.0.0 or newer and HTC Touch Diamond with Telus ROM.
Please read the readme file for more details.
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Video Sample 1 (by comic0)
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GSen Download
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Version History
V1.8
- Numbers of attempts increased to initialise G-Sensor. Can be helpful if startup problems exist.
V1.7
- Fix for #poweroff180(0|1)
V1.6
- #poweroff180(0|1)
Power off if you rotate device head over heels
- Configurable indicator on topbar (check 3rd screenshot and 2nd screenshots for settings. Further details in the readme file.)
V1.5
- Probable fix with open sensor error(3) from startup, eventually depending on version of ROM/AKU
- CFG editor can be closed by tap "ok"
V1.4
- Probable fix for locked devices. If device is locked, the screen will not rotate, eventually depending on version of ROM/AKU
V1.2
- "Save bug" fixed
V1.1
- In #window can be defined process name [as example for exlude phone need add #window(cprog.exe)]
- Edit->Select process name menu item added
- #fdscreenoff(0|1|2) 1- screen off / 2- suspend device
V1.0
- CFG Editor : New menu item, Edit > Restore default to restore the default settings
V0.9
- Cab file create shortcut GSenToogle.lnk
- CFG Editor : New menu item - File > Startup to create/delete startup shortcut
V0.8
- Fix for screenoff on TF3D screen.
- About, show you the programm version/status
V0.7
- Small fix for the #fdscreenoff(0|1) command
V0.6
- New command: #fdscreenoff(0|1) If it is enabled, program will switch off the screen if you put device with screen (face) on bottom.
V0.5
- Menu to select window class, name in config editor
- New commandline parameters #load, #toggle added
- GSenToggle.lnk added
V0.4
- Update with new exlude list
- 3 different shortcuts available
V0.3
- First release

This is really cool. The description in the first post didn't say too much what it is about. I thought I would give it a try. It really does rotate the screen when you rotate the phone - in any program. Fantastic.
An it appears in AppToDate. Even better.

Sometimes, it is not necessary to write a novel.
The topic title says enough.

Nice find..... Its just brilliant.

very good release!!!
3 ask for you:
can I rotate the main screen (home, contacts,photos, etc..)?
this program has autorun?
can I exclude one program to rotation?

Please read the readme.txt and you will find the answers.
You can add shortcut in startup.
To exclude app use #window parameter.
To rotate TF3D home screen make no sense, because it is designed for portrait mode.

hi, i've tried this program and works great.. MANY MANY THANKS!!! i just added a shortcut to windows/start so it loads on startup.
i understand that #window parameter can be used to exclude one program, but i have a couple of questions:
1- can i add as many exceptions as i want??
2- if answer is yes,how should i write them?something like this?
#window(explorer.exe)
#window(commanager.exe)
thanks!!!!

awesome !
I was waiting for this one, thnx !

jpresencia said:
hi, i've tried this program and works great.. MANY MANY THANKS!!! i just added a shortcut to windows/start so it loads on startup.
i understand that #window parameter can be used to exclude one program, but i have a couple of questions:
1- can i add as many exceptions as i want??
2- if answer is yes,how should i write them?something like this?
#window(explorer.exe)
#window(commanager.exe)
thanks!!!!
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nevermind, i got it... Sorry!!!

jpresencia said:
nevermind, i got it... Sorry!!!
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Would you mind sharing?

i wouldnt mind, but actually what i thought was wrong.
i wanted to exclude commmanager, dialer screen and the screen you get when someone is calling you.
so i tried with:
#window(commanager) #window(cprog)
that didnt work, so any help would be appreciated...
How to disable rotating for commanager and dialer/answer screen????
Thanks!!!

thanks! here we have the first app for the G sensor.
what about a new app for the Gspot????? it has to be combined with vibrate function

Awesome app, works nice with the TLR 405 rom, rotates all my apps perfectly, including TomTom
Would love to see this app or similar cooked into newer roms
Wonder why HTC didn't do something like this

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
So cool.
Thanks for you work

This is a great software,it is very useful,
but I have problem when i use internet explorer,
the bookmark page is unreadable,
and also the address field,
all the characters overlap.
Hope you can find out the cause of the problem.

uaon99 said:
This is a great software,it is very useful,
but I have problem when i use internet explorer,
the bookmark page is unreadable,
and also the address field,
all the characters overlap.
Hope you can find out the cause of the problem.
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mine's OK, did you change any settings on fonts btw i'm surprised u still use ie
i'm using TLR's ROM

uaon99 said:
This is a great software,it is very useful,
but I have problem when i use internet explorer,
the bookmark page is unreadable,
and also the address field,
all the characters overlap.
Hope you can find out the cause of the problem.
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This problem has nothing to do with our tool.
If you have this kind of problem, you will have it by using another rotation (manually) tool too.

i dont understand the readme how to make a working shortcut and not ask to unload...can someone please make a version i can copy and paste to...?
and it would also be nice if this worked in touchflo 3d.

I really like this one as mentioned before...
Onlt the rotation comes with a lag. It just take 2 or 3 seconds the rotate the screen. Is there any possibility this can be done faster or is this just antoher wm thing?

work fine!!!
thanks!!!!!!!!

pocket sports center

I am having trouble getting this app to work with [email protected] I am using OMJ's latest ROM and i have the ap set to not use the today plug-in, which should flash the scores on top of the clock. It works somewhat but the scores come up all garbled. Anyone got it working with touchflo 2d?

faroreefer said:
I am having trouble getting this app to work with [email protected] I am using OMJ's latest ROM and i have the ap set to not use the today plug-in, which should flash the scores on top of the clock. It works somewhat but the scores come up all garbled. Anyone got it working with touchflo 2d?
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nope. I also can't get it to show on the today screen; instead it shows up all garbled across the top on s2u2 and manilla2d

Try this. Replace the original with this file. I guess when they made the script it was for a Palm device, and writes to your carrier name string in the registry. I just REMed out that part.
Also it writes to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RIL\CarrierName" which is not your carrier name but just some other random entry. So with that being said, if you have an app that reads a registry key, you can change it to read this one and have your sports scores display elsewhere.

I had version 1.6 and it seems to worked in the today plugin, version 1.8 doesn't. I've started to looked at the scripts anyone else want to resurrect this?

I think there were some problems with using the carrier line, which is why it was released with the plugin.
This is a great little plugin, also he has Pocket StocksCenter.

I seem to have an issue. Where can I get the latest? What is the latest?

Here is 1.8. The file in the 3rd post worked for me. I don't remember, but I think if you ran the script at least once before replacing the csports.mscr file, you're going to have to go into the regestry and clean out the crap the file put in there so you can get your carrier name back. (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\State\Phone\Current Operator Name)
I've attached a XIAMultiTheme theme as an example. It is just a black bar with the date and the registry entry so you can have it on your home screen without running the plugin.
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nuttsak said:
Try this. Replace the original with this file. I guess when they made the script it was for a Palm device, and writes to your carrier name string in the registry. I just REMed out that part.
Also it writes to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RIL\CarrierName" which is not your carrier name but just some other random entry. So with that being said, if you have an app that reads a registry key, you can change it to read this one and have your sports scores display elsewhere.
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how do I get it to only write to the plugin on the today screen, not where the top bar is? That is, can you point out to me what you changed in the script? Looks like I need to do the same for pocket stockcenter. Thanks!

You can make that change within the settings. Launch the app and make all the changes from there.
At least that's how it works for me.

fredcatsmommy said:
how do I get it to only write to the plugin on the today screen, not where the top bar is? That is, can you point out to me what you changed in the script? Looks like I need to do the same for pocket stockcenter. Thanks!
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If your just using a standard today screen, just enable the plugin in the Pocket SportsCenter options. If your using manila today screen, you can't add plugins to it. So only option is to use the carrier line. When I used Homescreen ++, I added the plugin to there but Pocket SportsCenter didn't recognize it as enabled. So I edited the mscr so that it would "think" of it as enabled without checking the registry to see.
So it really depends on what your using as a today screen.

showaco said:
If your just using a standard today screen, just enable the plugin in the Pocket SportsCenter options. If your using manila today screen, you can't add plugins to it. So only option is to use the carrier line. When I used Homescreen ++, I added the plugin to there but Pocket SportsCenter didn't recognize it as enabled. So I edited the mscr so that it would "think" of it as enabled without checking the registry to see.
So it really depends on what your using as a today screen.
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well I have the regular today screen plugin enabled but I'm getting the data displayed up above.

fredcatsmommy said:
well I have the regular today screen plugin enabled but I'm getting the data displayed up above.
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I just disabled the manila and enabled the sports plugin to make sure. Here's what I did. I enabled the plugin in Today/Settings. This put it on the today screen. Next I clicked on the plugin and launched sportscenter. Went into setup options and enabled the plugin in sportscenter options as well. Set my sports to that I wanted(ncaa and nfl), exited sportscenter. Then clicked on plugin again and activated auto updates. Updates show in plugin.
Hope that helps.

nuttsak said:
Here is 1.8. The file in the 3rd post worked for me. I don't remember, but I think if you ran the script at least once before replacing the csports.mscr file, you're going to have to go into the regestry and clean out the crap the file put in there so you can get your carrier name back. (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\State\Phone\Current Operator Name)
I've attached a XIAMultiTheme theme as an example. It is just a black bar with the date and the registry entry so you can have it on your home screen without running the plugin.
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this still won't work for me, I've replaced the Csports.mscr, but still can't get it on the carrier line.

If you install the cab it has the original Csports.mscr file that writes to both registry entries (carrier and the other). If you want your stats to be in the carrier you're all good after you install it. If you use ANY other app that reads your carrier name your screwed. S2U2 or IContact for instance do and your top bar will be displaying your sports scores and looks like crap. This is why I REMed that out in the 3rd post so it doesn't screw up your carrier. I would recommend replacing .mscr, but up to you.
I wouldn't recommend using it with Manila2d as it looks like the registry entries are hard coded within the manila2d.exe file. It would work, but again all other apps that look at carrier name are going to look messed up.

faroreefer said:
this still won't work for me, I've replaced the Csports.mscr, but still can't get it on the carrier line.
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Did you replace the .mscr file? If you did it fixes the carrier name issue. If you want it in the carrier name just reinstall the cab file.

i really like this app, if this can be pkg'd in a nice interface (especially to indicate that it is retreiving data) it could be a real hit.

Exactly.
AthenaLod said:
i really like this app, if this can be pkg'd in a nice interface (especially to indicate that it is retreiving data) it could be a real hit.
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I love this app so far. But along with your request I'd like to be able to soft reset and NOT have it immediately try to down load info. That kinda slows up my device for a while.

the autoupdate feature in PSC conflicts BADLY with manila 2D, you will start seeing stuff all over the interface... replacing the carrier name, caller IDs, in addition to slowing down that machine.

[APP]Location Aware mySearch is powered by Bing!

mySearch is a location aware search application that uses Microsoft Bing to return results based on your current position. Just enter in your search term and press the search button to return location specific results!
Note: the ROM based HTML viewer control that mySearch uses to pull web service data is broken in cooked WM6.5 builds from mid 23xxx up to 28205 (which tested good when I built for Raphael). The problem renders the viewer unable to "go online". No 21xxx ROMs are affected tmk. This includes all shipping WM6.5 builds & derivatives. Hopefully we'll get to the root problem itnf and it won't require a re-flash to correct
This app requires myLocation services. The myLocation service installer can be found here. If your device has HTC's G-Sensor service then simply orient the screen for landscape or portrait mode. Finger based scrolling/panning is also enabled on all devices that support it.
The program will install to \Program Files\mySearch. A custom png Icon is also located there for those who may wish to install it in Titanium or Manilla.
Have fun with it!
Changelog:
v1.0
Initial Release.
v1.1
Added "Back" and "New Search" navigation softkeys
v1.2
Corrected bug in "back" logic when history was > 5 links
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"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"
}

Of course, mySearch works for any kind of searching as well. Location info is only used by bing if you are requesting something where the results may be location relevant. For example, I was in the fish store the other day and needed a picture:
Bing actually does a very good job of automatically figuring out when you want location relevance:
In short, this little app is an all around neat search tool. With finger flickable screen scrolling, and g-sensor enabled screen sizing, I'm actually amazed at how well it works as a general purpose web browser too. Maybe my next program will be a simple browser replacement that is powered by the HTML view control! Heck, all I need is a URL input control and a progress bar...

Is MySearch supposed to run on WM6.1 as well ? When running it on my device (Blackstone stock ROM latest), it says connecting, but nothing happens ...

It could be your connection speed. Sometimes it takes a while. Also check to make sure that you can access http://m.bing.com with PIE.

version 1.1 is up! I've added some essential softkey navigation features. See Post 1.

You're right, there is some problem with PIE on my device, it wouldn't connect to anything, whereas Opera Mobile just works perfectly fine. I'll have to look into that ... I'll keep you up-to-date ...

v1.2 is up and corrects an issue with the Back button. See changelog for details.

This is one sweet app but its not working right on my tmo touch pro2.I've installed mylocation and installed mysearch. However when I search the listings being given are way off. I'm in upstate ny and the listings show wisconsin. is there something I can do?

MyLocation may not be working correctly. There have been reports of this with T-Mobile users using 3G services, reason being that the 3G towers aren't in Google's database. Test this with myRadar. It will show a map of the current location. You can place the service in manual mode and enter the correct latitude/longitude yourself as a work around. Also, going to Edge from 3G may correct your problem.

Also works fine on Omnia II i8000
Tested it on my Omnia II i8000 with WM6.5.3 (rom 28008 pdaviet) in combination with my MySearch and works super. Thanks!
Now I need a program that can contineously send the info to for example google latitude. The ultimate tracking solution. If someone has an idea in that direction....

great app thank you!
can anyone please tell me what is that weather plugin showing above the clock that reads '23o Light Fog' ?
Thanks

That's a mylocation aware TitaniumWeather variant. If you need it now, load showaco's cab then copy the titaniumweather.mscr from post one of the mylocation service thread.
Or....
Wait for the cab (working with BeyondInvisible currently on some graphics mods)
Or....
wait for Sleuth's Rhodium ROM featuring myLocation services. You're actually seeing screenshots from a test build on post 1
Here's what TitaniumWeather featuring Beyond's incredible artwork looks like when the panel is selected:

this app would be perfect if my tp2 gps didnt take 10-15minutes to lock on to my location.

Your GPS isn't used by this app. The myLocation service uses the celltower your phone is connected to for location determination. It's about 3-5Km from your actual position but more than accurate enough for mySearch, myRadar and TitaniumWeather.

I'm using an EnergyRom version. OS is 23539
I know you said it wouldn't work. Can confirm. It just shows a blank white screen.
However. Location service and Titanium weather work great. Thanks!
Looking forward to a fix for 23xxx builds.

[APP][2010/07/02]AppGrouper, a simple catagorised app launcher

Hi!
I'm a longtime lurker, ever since I got my Touch HD when it first came out and I NEEDED to have an english rom instead of a dutch one. Thanks to this place, my phone runs exactly how I want it to (most of the time ).
Except for a decent app launcher. I HATE the win6/6.1 scrollist ones, allthough the startmenu after that sucked a little less. I liked the yotacenter launcher, but in the end I just ran out of space and had to hit the "all apps" button too often and scroll through a huge list.
So I wrote my own in c# under .net 3.5.
And, seeing as I got all my tweaks and fixes from you guys, I thought I should give something back; in essence a quick and dirty app launcher which does exactly what I want: organise the programs I use the most.
It's a catagory per page, has menu, contextmenu and top-scroll-bar driven UI and you can add your own background:
{
"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"
}
I wrote it to be as device independant as I knew how, but I've really only tested it on my Touch HD1, so I'm really curious as to how it runs "in the wild" (or even on any other HD ). To save some effort, I've just packaged the .exe, which should run from any location. If it doesn't, \Program Files\AppGrouper\ should do it.
It should come with a default background and an icon...for this initial release [call it a beta] I didn't create a cab, so you'll have to copy/edit an existing .lnk file to get the program to show up in the windows\startmenu\ .lnk files so you can use a launcher to launch my launcher (yeah, I get the irony ), or just start the app from the exe.
Anyway, as I said this is the first application I'm releasing to the public, so please give me some feedback I have no idea what "unknown unknowns" this app'll run into on different machines than my emulator and my own Touch HD. The only deletion the program can do is to a specifically named .xml file it generates itself, so it should be safe enough
PS: as I was entering the tags to this post, I realised that this type of software could have been made and released many times: I've only used MS's launcher and the yotacenter one, so any ideas and/or other similarities to other launchers is coincidence and a case of simultanious devellopment (or in my case, retarded devellopment ). Again, any feedback is appreciated, from bugs to implementation to "you've totally ripped off x!". 'Cause I didn't, but I'd like to know about x
Anyway, I hope someone can use this!

Nice apps. The Title Folder box ought be longer to fit the text

Hehe
Ok, so I guess I'll have to set up an auto resize routine for the textsize and the textbox ... check back in a day or two
BTW, what device did you use this on? I'm curious to know if the program works correctly on devices other than touch hd's, too.

MacDegger said:
Hehe
Ok, so I guess I'll have to set up an auto resize routine for the textsize and the textbox ... check back in a day or two
BTW, what device did you use this on? I'm curious to know if the program works correctly on devices other than touch hd's, too.
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Thanks

Thanks for sharing!

I think mortbutton can do better than this
Ok app. thanks for sharing
By default can you pick up start menu and folder under it as group?
Else I think mortbutton can do far better job than your program. + .netcf 3.5 requirment

Thanks for sharing it. Few things I noticed
while trying to add an to a folder a drop down menu reveal 3 options - the first one is to add an app, what is the second one? it is blank on my tp2?
after running an app it stays in memory. is this how you designed it? i would prefer if it closed after running an app
finally, can you list here launchers that you came across that are standalone apps, meaning they do not sit in memory or eat CPU. i am looking for something like that with folders/tabs like yours and self-close after use.

thanks for sharing. i have one single question. i have installed it on my herald, but i cannot add more then one app to a group. am i missing something?

Sweet launcher! Thank U
I like your application!
As being an anti manila user Until now I was addicted to Program Finder plugin (attached) running on the Today Screen. Unfortunately the Today Screen does not have the SIP toggle in the bottom bar plus sometimes the Today Screen needs a refresh, due to Program Finder being an very old program; its messing up the Today Screen.
Therefore I searched the whole internet and finally after searching for 1 year I found [attachment]ToggleInputPanel.exe[attachment]. I'm executing programs via icons by running Easy Today Launcher.
Your application is a welcome alternative, thanx again! o/~