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HOWTO: programmaticaly create a shortcut to a file/folder

hi,
I need to create a shortcut to a file or folder using eVC++ 4.0, anybody knows how to do this??
Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanx alot
Mohammad

It's very easy:
Just create a file (with lnk extension)
and write to it:
10#"my_app.exe" -launch
this is what it means:
10 - length of the string after #. This value doesn't have to be accurate because it is usually ignored.
"my_app.exe" - path and name of the target of the shortcut.
-launch - command line parameters (if you have any)
You can also add: ?incon.exe,0 to take an icon from another exe / dll

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you very very much,
but I need a small thing, could you please provide me with a complex example so I can understand all features supported for shortcuts.
Thank you again,
Mohammad

Mo.
A number of us have posted about the structure of the .lnk file.
Search against my username for the word completeness.
V

now, I searched and got how the thing works, but I have a problem with coding this stuff:
When I attemp to write to shortcut file like this:
strData.Format(_T("%d#\"%s\""),strFilename.GetLength(), element.strPathname);
ShortcutFile.Write(strData,strData.GetLength()*2);
The file is not written correctly, what I get is the data I wrote in the file with a square charecter after each letter like this:
#□4□0□"□\□S□t□o□r□a□g□e□ □C□a□r□d□\□M□y□P□r□o□g□r□a□m□.□E□x□e□"□
so how can I solve this? and does it relate to unicode?

That's because you are trying to write it in UNICODE. This adds zero to every byte.
You must use fopen, fprintf, fclose functions or just create an array of char and use FileWrite to create an ASCII text file.

Thanks levenum,
but isn't windows ce file system unicode based? if so, how can I use ASCII format to write unicode filenames?
Thanks alot
Mohammad

#include <Oleauto.h>
......
char convertUshortToChar(unsigned short in)
{
char con='\0';
VarI1FromUI2(in,&con);
return con;
}
and add Oleaut32.lib to the list of object/library moduals in you project settings.
just call that for each unicode character that you want to be ascii and write the result to file.

Two things:
a) The file system may be UNICODE, but shortcuts are ASCII text. Also ASCII functions like fopen are supported.
b) There is a much easier way to convert UNICODE to ASCII:
mbstowcs(unicodeStrBuffer, asciiStrBuffer);

OK, I did it, but I think that there is a problem with Windows mobile, and it is a big problem.
Till now, I beleive that you cannot create a shortcut to a unicode-named file, I failed to do that, File explorer was not successful, Resco Explorer was not better.
Worse, they do not tell you that you cant create the shortcut, they create the shortcut for you and when you try to open it they conclude that the path was not found!!.
Very bad huh?
Mohammad

I thought that all file names are in unicode?? Use my shortcut creator in GSMbeam file open dialog to try and make a shortcut to a file named like you said. If that shortcut dose not work send me the file in question and I will try and see whats going on.

Ok, I downloaded your program and tried to create a shortcut for an arabic-named file, simply it did not work.
I know its not a bug in ur program, its a bug in Windows Mobile, it is mainly a bug in the design itself, how does Micro$oft design windows mobile to be unicode based while non-ascii characters are not supported in the shell links, its really a shame.
You can be sure that this will happen with asian characters along with Farsi, Hebrew, Arabic and all non-ascii characters.
Programmatically, what happens is as follows:
1. A program converts a filename from unicode to ASCII to save it in the .lnk file.
2. If the file name contains non-ASCII characters, those will be converted to NULL character.
3. When the shell tries to resolve the link target it does not recognise the filename because some characters are NULL.
Thats what I found out!!
Take this file name for example (Arabic): 2مرحبا.mp3
Try to solve the issue, and please inform us whatever happens with you..
Best Regards,
Mohammad

So the problem is how to get the shell to read unicode in lnk files. I re-wrote a lnk file in unicode to see if it would work but it would not. There are a lot of non english ppc users, surely this problem has come up before?
As an experiment I also made shortcut to a folder using utf-8, I think that contains arabic characters and also the ascii characters. After removing some garbage that my editor put at the front of the lnk file worked fine. Try making a shortcut in notepad and saving it as a utf-8 file then rename it on your device but make sure there is no extra characters.
أنا قادر على أكل الزجاج و هذا لا يؤلمني. -- I think those characters are arabic and they are copied of a utf-8 table site so if the shell can read a utf-8 lnk that contains english letters then maybe it can do the arabic too.

Actually, non English UNICODE characters are translated in to extended ASCII codes (128 - 255). When the system needs to translate these codes back to UNICODE it relies on code page definitions in the wince.nls file.
If your locale is properly set to Arabic and you have a valid nls installed (ether you have Arabic ROM or some sort of Arabic language support installed) you should be able to reference Arabic file names using ASCII links.

So, can I depend on string conversion functions we discussed before in this topic to convert characters according to my code page?
I have an arabic ROM installed on my Wizard, it is the i-mate rom on O2 device, so the arabizer doesnt work well, may be because the serial number of the O2 device.
Anyway, I should invistigate this issue on my friend's JamIn device, and we should come up with a workaround for this wiered problem.
Regards all,
Mohammad

OK,
I have tried creating a shortcut on my friend's arabic-enabled JamIn device, the shortcut refers to arabic-named file and it worked good.
levenum, you are right, it depends on the code page on each device, so your device will not be able to create a shortcut to an arabic named file.
Mohammad

hw 6915 changing language to englisch by registry edition

If you have hw6915 localizet by mui files you can tray changing language by editing system registry.
1. Instal on your device some registry editor.
2. Make backup of whole registry before you change enytching .
3. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\MUI
4. Change dword of "Enable" from "1" to "0"
5. Soft reset your device.
I need help to develop this method by changing names of system folders (Start menu, Programs, My Documents etc.) and Start menu items to englisch by editing registry. It could by very easy method to change language to englisch witchout flasching roms.
What you lot think?

If you have hw6915 localizet by mui files you can tray changing language by editing system registry.
1. Instal on your device some registry editor.
2. Make backup of whole registry before you change enytching .
3. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\MUI
4. Change dword of "Enable" from "1" to "0"
5. Soft reset your device.
I need help to develop this method by changing names of system folders (Start menu, Programs, My Documents etc.) and Start menu items to englisch by editing registry. It could by very easy method to change language to englisch witchout flasching roms. It would be very helpful if somebody will upload copy of clean englisch registry (after hard reset).
What you lot think?

Regardless of your rom language you can always take English fonts from your home computer and dreg them into your pocket at windows/font dir
You can also assign them to the OS menus using 3prt app like sk-tools spb-tips& tricks … (any tweak app )
You can also assign manually if you lookup at this site for the specific location
I recommend using the trial period of any tweak app
Please backup your device before any attempts
enjoy

Im veryinterested in changing the languege of my hw6945, to spanish. And this method sounds way safer then a rom flash wich has being imposible for me, anytips?

Ha Ha
Solution not work.Start menu not competed.
MobilMan

TRY TO USE THE FONT +RASCO KEYBORD R
OR TRY THIS AT YOUR RISK [NOT RECOMENDED BUT AN OPTION]
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...Id=1822499&swEnvOID=2067&taskId=135&swLang=35

EREZYAD said:
Regardless of your rom language you can always take English fonts from your home computer and dreg them into your pocket at windows/font dir
You can also assign them to the OS menus using 3prt app like sk-tools spb-tips& tricks … (any tweak app )
You can also assign manually if you lookup at this site for the specific location
I recommend using the trial period of any tweak app
Please backup your device before any attempts
enjoy
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could u tell me how to tweak the registry to enable the GPS configuration for my device HP6915????

[APP] VipRegExport 8.0 Registry backup Utility based on ini file

I have created small utility Called VipRegExport.
Requirement : .netCF 2.0 higher
What Utility Do
It reads input ini file and create registry export per section for every values in that section. It saves registry in .reg file.
Sample ini file
# Secion name will file name to be export registry values in it
# this is how you can comments
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys
F02=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys
#Setting for all third party software
[MySoftware]
F03=HKCU\Software\HButton
F04=HKCU\Software\waku
F05=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TodayAgenda
F06=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\pocketMax
F07=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AlenSoft
F08=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskSwitch
F09=HKLM\Software\ThrottleLauncher
F10=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Parlingo
F11=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mort
F12=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ghisler
F13=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FdcSoft
F14=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CallCalendar2
F15=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SHEALD
F16=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCHome\Weather\Settings
F17=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Pointui
F18=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WiFiFoFum
F19=HKLM\Software\Apps\VicSoft ClearTemp
F20=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Saman
[MyExtention]
F21=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mscr
F22=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mortrun
F23=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MortScript
F24=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mbi
F25=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MortButtonInfo
F26=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.reg
F27=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\regfile
F28=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pdf
F29=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AdobeReaderLE.2
[MySetting]
S01=HKLM\Software\Softick\Card Export\RunTrayClientAtStartup
S02=HKLM\Software\HTC\PHONE\BatteryIconLevel
S03=HKLM\Software\HTC\PHONE\bShowBatteryIcon
S04=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default storage location\All Files
S05=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S06=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\audio\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S07=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\video\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S08=HKCU\Software\HTC\Camera\4.00\Strings\Save Location
S09=HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\General\EnableDCIM
S10=HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS\EnableAGPS\Assisted GPS
S11=HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS\EnableAGPS
S12=HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone\ShowSIM
S13=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight\QKeyLedTimeout
S14=HKLM\Software\OEM\Power\ShowMovingChargeBar
S15=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\Sound
S16=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\script
S17=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\Category
S18=HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\0000101a
S19=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\ShowTitleBarClock
S20=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Skin
S21=HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\DefaultKeyLock
S22=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCHome\TabSetting
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There are three command line arguments supported
argument 1 : <inifilename including path> if not given then default is VipRegExport.ini
argument 2 : <Output Folder name including path> If not given default Application Folder
argument 3 : <slient Option> Default is 'N'. If you want to run in slient option then pass third parameter as "Slient"
What is slient option : It will not display any error message like "Registry key does not exist to export" and exit application after export completes.
GUI also gives ability to select input file as well output Folder.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\000010a will export just one key 0000101a in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies
where as F03=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HButton will export all keys and subkeys under that registry.
Basically if you want to export full registry including all subkeys and values then put actual key name in value If you only want to just export single keyvalue in specific registry then put keyname\valuename.
It also support HKCU, HKLM, HKCR, HKUS formats as well.
Restriction : Currently export can not export some new registry type like reg_multi_size etc but so far none of my registry values that I needed to export are of those type they mostly String, int, and binary value they all are supported.
Above restriction is removed. Now utility support all types of Registry. Credit Goes to Elemris craetor Kheb. ELemris Thank for helping me out on and sharing your code.
Uploaded new version
Now you can export entire registry with below in INI file
[MyFULLRegistry]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
Version 8.0
Fixed "\" in key reported in post # 10
Version 9.0
Quick Fixed "@" in key http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8347552&postcount=10
If you like my work then please consider donating
FAQ:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?
F01, F01, F03 is just key in ini File It is not used any where in Program but it is needed in ini file as they are part of ini like section , key and value

Posted Version 4.0
Posted Version 4.0

posted new version 6.0.
Completely working. no restriction any more.

Interesting, thanks.
just one question, then.
So using:
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
will make complete registry dump? in one file?
I wouldn't ask, but i just cannot test it at this moment..

Can not export all reg's at present but i will include in next version
pupakota said:
Interesting, thanks.
just one question, then.
So using:
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
will make complete registry dump? in one file?
I wouldn't ask, but i just cannot test it at this moment..
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New version can export entire registry

Strange,
F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configuration
returns an empty key
I have a question:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?

F01, F01, F03 are basic part if inin and they are needed.
romualdrichard said:
Strange,
F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configuration
returns an empty key
I have a question:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?
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F01, F01, F03 is just key in ini File It is not used any where in Program but it is needed in ini file as they are part of ini like section , key and value

F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configu ration
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notice that space between configu
and
ration
here.

Tipo here only. I found that it tries to write this key but I have:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila] instead and empty.
Maybe the key is locked or something like that.

\\ are not written correctly I think in name of keys?
I tried to backup F10=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FdcSoft (pimBackup settings) and found that the custom list (folders list) does not have \
I have "\Windows\Rings\*.*"=dword:00000001 in the backup reg
But after, in the reg I have WindowsRings*.*
Looks like, the import (from sktools) needs \\ to save \...

Actuly it was fixed in version 7.5 but i did not released it.
It is now fixed in new version 8.0

Hi,
May be a good option would be to have an information in the .ini to set the export directory when you load the ini.

romualdrichard said:
Hi,
May be a good option would be to have an information in the .ini to set the export directory when you load the ini.
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I will add in next version. Right now planning to add WAP export e.g emails setting, wi-fi setting etc exported to xml

Hi v3patel,
stuff like this must be a sticky, because it helps us devs a little bit. Ok there are more other things, but not based on a ini file. With that and mort i have done now two tests and they look really good. I hope you will support it further. And when i read your last post (top on my one) then it is very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us...

More fonts on BA?

Is it possible to install more fonts on BA? How?

yes, you can, simply copy fonts of your choice to /windows/Fonts/ folder and u will see them in your office applications

dark_prince said:
yes, you can, simply copy fonts of your choice to /windows/Fonts/ folder and u will see them in your office applications
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Yes office word shows new font but I wanted to read web based mails in that font using pocket IE. Is there a way to do that? What plugin is needed for PIE so that it can use many fonts to display text?

I say YES!
but u need to change system font to achive this
First of all i suppose you want to install Segoe UI font as your default system font.
1. Copy segoeui related ttf files from your pc to your pocket pc in /windows/fonts/ directory.
2. Open registry editor (Resco Registry or PHM registry editor or total commander what ever)
3. Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\SysFnt\ and here edit the value in Nm DWORD to Segoe UI (it might be Nina (in case of WM2002, 2003) or Tahoma (in case of WM2003SE, WM5/6/6.1). just dont care about any thing wrong )
Copy this Nm DWORD Value to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\POPFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\BARFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\OOM\OOMFnt\
Overwrite if prompted
Now close registry editor. Stop all running programs from your task manager or from Memory control. Reboot your device. and then tell me if u get it working
thats it........
You r welcome in my inbox for help

Hmmm..That's interesting
Thanks dark_prince ;
I hope that way works good;
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
" Copy this Nm DWORD Value to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\POPFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\BARFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\OOM\OOMFnt\ "
=
you mean to edit the value in Nm DWORD to Segoe UI (the same as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\SysFnt\ ) ?
Another thing, in registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ there isn't System\OOM\OOMFnt\ .. but only System\OOM .
Best regards,
-Yasser-

well just find the OOMFnt key in HKLM. that wud be fine. Remember to put your font name as correct and Case sensitive
any more thing u all want ????
just ask. I am lurkin around to share what i know

dark_prince said:
I say YES!
but u need to change system font to achive this
First of all i suppose you want to install Segoe UI font as your default system font.
1. Copy segoeui related ttf files from your pc to your pocket pc in /windows/fonts/ directory.
2. Open registry editor (Resco Registry or PHM registry editor or total commander what ever)
3. Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\SysFnt\ and here edit the value in Nm DWORD to Segoe UI (it might be Nina (in case of WM2002, 2003) or Tahoma (in case of WM2003SE, WM5/6/6.1). just dont care about any thing wrong )
Copy this Nm DWORD Value to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\POPFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\BARFnt\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\OOM\OOMFnt\
Overwrite if prompted
Now close registry editor. Stop all running programs from your task manager or from Memory control. Reboot your device. and then tell me if u get it working
thats it........
You r welcome in my inbox for help
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This does not solve my problem. I wan to keep "Tahoma" as my default font but I want my IE to read Tahoma and one more font which appears on my web mails. How can I do that?

just change the DWORD Nm Values to Tahoma and all would be fine
IMHO, WM2k3SE, 5, 6, 6.1 by default come with Tahoma
registry settings is for Default Windows Mobile Font. Rest fonts must be just put in to \Windows\Fonts\ Directory. Internet Explorer will pick them automatically if th website requires

use this application to change ur system font easily. this application will do the necessary changes in registry automatically.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416325

1. I added Hindi fonts (mangal) to FONTS directory in window. still IE could not recognize those fonts.
2. I changed the system fonts as suggested above, then every character on phone became square square unreadble, except when I opened, I noticed that all message in english became unreadable whereas hindi fonts were readable.
This is not what we desire, I wanted system to remain same, using Tahoma fonts but IE to recognize Hindi fonts in addition to Tahoma fonts cause my web google mails contain english as well hindi messages.
Any help would be appreciated.

help
how to change font to default font,help me please.

greek language for compact querty/ querty and keypad touch cruise 2

greek language for compact querty/ querty and keypad
just add this registry file to your mobiles registry to enable Greek language support. reset and enjoy....
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\ezsip]
"Library10"=dword:00000006
"Library11"=dword:0000000c
"Library12"=dword:00000008
"Library13"=dword:00000013
"Library14"=dword:00000012
"Library15"=dword:00000014
"Library5"=dword:00000005
"Library6"=dword:00000007
"Library7"=dword:0000000b
"Library8"=dword:0000000f
"Library9"=dword:00000009
"LibraryCount"=dword:00000010
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9]
"AvailableLanguages"="0108,0109,010C,0107,0110,010A"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9\Ime\KDBFiles]
"0608"="hpd.5x4.Greek.kdb"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9\LdbFiles]
"0108"="ELlsUN_xt9.ldb"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9\Sip\Bitmaps\0A08\Portrait]
"LowerCaseDown_Transparent"="P12-grk-map_down_mask.png"
"LowerCaseUp"="P12-grk-map_up.png"
"MultiTap"="P12-abc.png"
"MultiTap_inverse"="P12-abc_inverse.png"
"NumberBg"="P_NumberMode_Bkgd.png"
"NumberBg_Inverse"="P_NumberMode_Bkgd_Inverse.png"
"Shift"="P12-shift.png"
"Shift_inverse"="P12-shift_Inverse.png"
"Symbol_123Icon"="P_Symbol_NumberIcon.png"
"Symbol_LockIcon_Off"="P_Symbol_lock-lightOFF.png"
"Symbol_LockIcon_On"="P_Symbol_lock-lightON.png"
"SymbolBg"="P_SymbolMode_Bkgd.png"
"SymbolBg_Inverse"="P_SymbolMode_Bkgd_Inverse.png"
"UpperCaseDown_Transparent"="P12-grk-capmap_down_mask.png"
"UpperCaseUp"="P12-grk-capmap_up.png"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9\Sip\Bitmaps\0B08\Portrait]
"LowerCaseDown_Transparent"="P20-grk-map_down_mask.png"
"LowerCaseUp"="P20-grk-map_up.png"
"MultiTap"="P20-abc.png"
"MultiTap_inverse"="P20-abc_inverse.png"
"NumberBg"="P_NumberMode_Bkgd.png"
"NumberBg_Inverse"="P_NumberMode_Bkgd_Inverse.png"
"Shift"="P20-shift.png"
"Shift_inverse"="P20-shift_Inverse.png"
"Symbol_123Icon"="P_Symbol_NumberIcon.png"
"Symbol_LockIcon_Off"="P_Symbol_lock-lightOFF.png"
"Symbol_LockIcon_On"="P_Symbol_lock-lightON.png"
"SymbolBg"="P_SymbolMode_Bkgd.png"
"SymbolBg_Inverse"="P_SymbolMode_Bkgd_Inverse.png"
"UpperCaseDown_Transparent"="P20-grk-capmap_down_mask.png"
"UpperCaseUp"="P20-grk-capmap_up.png"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Tegic\eT9\Sip\KdbFiles]
"0A08"="spd.4x4.Greek.kdb"
"0B08"="spd.5x4.Greek.kdb"
"0C08"="spd.Lqwerty.Greek.kdb"
"0D08"="spd.Pqwerty.Greek.kdb"
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Install:
Start the attached FDC Taskmanager, then tap <Menu>, <Options>, set enabled on "Create RegEdit Shortcut".
Now you can open the Regedit - Shortcut in Startmenu ( <Programs> - <System> ) and .reg - files will be associated with FDC-TM.
Now doubletap on the attached .reg - file, select importing.

raphael?
does it word with touch pro ? if not can you plz make another .reg for that ? thanks in advance
ok i put greek using : IME___EZ_Input_Greek (in two separate cab files)