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Loading Fonts from Storage space and not from RAM

Dear all,
attached are 3 files. FontOnStorage.zip contains FontOnStorage.exe which is used to load any fonts in the same folder as it. sunglobe.zip contains sunglobe.tff chinese font from CE-Star. As it is more than 3 MB, it is wasting precious space in the RAM. Chinese Fonts.zip contains the registry entries required.
How to use them:
1) Create a folder (I used "Fonts") in the Storage (you need Big Storage)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
4) Soft reset and run FontOnStorage.exe. It will load the font file.
You can create a shortcut to startup if you use the font frequently.
Without FontOnStorage.exe, the font will not be used by Windows.

Great, did you post it in the PPCSG forum as well?

Nope. I did not. Anyway, I find that this method works as long as you run the executable immediately after a soft reset. Else, sometimes, it doesn't work.

you can always post in the PPCSG forum...I'm sure lots of ppl would find this helpful

ebliss said:
Dear all,
attached are 3 files. FontOnStorage.zip contains FontOnStorage.exe which is used to load any fonts in the same folder as it. sunglobe.zip contains sunglobe.tff chinese font from CE-Star. As it is more than 3 MB, it is wasting precious space in the RAM. Chinese Fonts.zip contains the registry entries required.
How to use them:
1) Create a folder (I used "Fonts") in the Storage (you need Big Storage)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
4) Soft reset and run FontOnStorage.exe. It will load the font file.
You can create a shortcut to startup if you use the font frequently.
Without FontOnStorage.exe, the font will not be used by Windows.
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Hi ebliss, I still can't view the chinese character after the following steps.
1) Create a folder (/Storage Card/Windows/Fonts) in the Storage (miniSD card)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the sunglobe.tff chinese font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
I'm not sure if I perform correctly for step 3. I unzip in my PC and run the registry. I can't run the registry file in my ipaq.
4) Soft reset and run FontOnStorage.exe. It will load the font file.
Please help me step by step. Thank you very much.
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whyNOTme said:
ebliss said:
Dear all,
attached are 3 files. FontOnStorage.zip contains FontOnStorage.exe which is used to load any fonts in the same folder as it. sunglobe.zip contains sunglobe.tff chinese font from CE-Star. As it is more than 3 MB, it is wasting precious space in the RAM. Chinese Fonts.zip contains the registry entries required.
How to use them:
1) Create a folder (I used "Fonts") in the Storage (you need Big Storage)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
4) Soft reset and run FontOnStorage.exe. It will load the font file.
You can create a shortcut to startup if you use the font frequently.
Without FontOnStorage.exe, the font will not be used by Windows.
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Hi ebliss, I still can't view the chinese character after the following steps.
1) Create a folder (/Storage Card/Windows/Fonts) in the Storage (miniSD card)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the sunglobe.tff chinese font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
I'm not sure if I perform correctly for step 3. I unzip in my PC and run the registry. I can't run the registry file in my ipaq.
4) Soft reset and run FontOnStorage.exe. It will load the font file.
Please help me step by step. Thank you very much.
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dear all expert,
did anyone successfully try this out ? Please guide me through.
regards.

First of all, it works. thanks to ebliss for the precious info. It saves a lot of real estate on my main memory!!
Now, in order for it to work, you must
1. Have the font on your storage (Obviously). Remember, it's on the STORAGE, not MEMORY CARD. Memory card's load time is too long and too unstable ... I wouldn't risk it. But if you don't mind trying, sure let me know if that works or not.
2. You must load FontsOnStorage on startup ... without it it won't work.
3. Have the right path in the registry. The registry file ebliss has provided points to "\Storage\Fonts\". If you have put the font in any other directory that registry file is NOT going to work for you. However, you can use Resco Registry editor, and do a search for sunglobe (assuming that's your font), and change the path manually one by one.
1) Create a folder (/Storage Card/Windows/Fonts) in the Storage (miniSD card)
2) Place FontOnStorage.exe and the sunglobe.tff chinese font file in the folder.
3) Unzip Chinese Fonts.zip and run the registry file to install it.
I'm not sure if I perform correctly for step 3. I unzip in my PC and run the registry. I can't run the registry file in my ipaq.
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The reason that doesn't work for you is ...
1. You've put the font on the STORAGE CARD, not STORAGE MEMORY. Storage card = SD card = unstable and slow load time. I am not sure if it will work or not, it can create problem. But it is worth a try.
2. The path you have specified is incorrect. Again, if you use ebliss's registry, he points the files to "\Storage\Fonts\". Since you've put your fonts in "\Storage card\Windows\Fonts\" that registry file won't work for you. You'll have to manually change the registry yourself.
BTW, FontOnStorage doesn't have to be on the same directory as the Fonts ... it can be on the main memory ... that way you won't get a warning everytime it loads!
Thanks again ebliss! It's great!

cani have arabic in this way? and if anyone has any cool font plz share

I think you can move ANY additional font to the storage memory this way ...

anybody share arabic font and any cool font that i can set as system font

Hi ebliss,
I installed it to my Tmobile SDA. I put the font file in \windows\fonts.
After I run FontOnStorage.exe file, I see an icon showing up on the top. But when I try to read a txt file or browse Chinese website, I still can't read Chinese. Any clue?
Thanks,
Alen

greet job...i find this long times..thk for you..

Sorry. I could not download the attachment at this time. Anyone?

worked fine on my HTC Kaiser/Tilt ( Windows Mobile 6.1 Prof ) ... from the 'Storage Card\Fonts' folder ... now i can see various glyphs / Unicode letters/symbols, etc much better in Internet Explorer Mobile .
Thanks, to user 'ebliss' .
i've previously tried ... a different way ... changed/added few registry keys to force the Windows to use the 'Tahoma' font from the Storage Card , but instead of Tahoma it will actually use a different Unicode font , this trick worked , but font's glyphs were not as good looking or as clear as other stock font's glyph , so i removed those registry entries .
~ Bry8Star .

i can't seem to make this work on WM6.5... anyone knows how?

well... after days of trying... IT WORKS!

need help with registry
can someone please teach me how to run the registry if it's on the storage card?

How do I change welcomehead.96.png?

I'm writing a little tool to restore my settings after a hard reset.
One of the problems I've run into is that I can't "overwrite" the splash screen image in the windows folder.
I'm using visual basic and the "file.copy" command.
Does anyone know how to overwrite this file (and probably also other files in "rom")? Would an api function to copy the file work better?
Total Commander, and MortScript, succeeds in copying another file to \windows\welcomehead.96.png, so there must be a way
B

Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171

on2003 said:
Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171
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OK. I'll Rephrase my question:
I want to write a program to copy the file:
\storage card\welcomehead.96.png
to:
\windows\welcomehead.96.png
on a WM5 device. I'm not interested in editing the rom.
I know it's possible to write a program that can copy the file, since both total commander for PPC can do it and MortScript can do it.
It does not work when using "file.copy" in visual basic. So i'm asking if anyone knows if there's an API function I can use to do it, or if there is some other way to do it.
"Cooking a new rom" is not an option for me. Because:
I want to be able to use whatever rom i want, and I am making a tool which i can run to do the following after a hard reset (or rom upgrade):
- copy files (typically shortcuts to progs intalled on the storage card, files in my documents etc.) from the storage card to the device
- set registry entries the way I want them
- install the cab files I want "automatically"
I've got it all sorted, except that it bombs when i try to copy the file "welcomehead.96.png" to the windows folder.
B

bredita said:
on2003 said:
Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171
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OK. I'll Rephrase my question:
I want to write a program to copy the file:
\storage card\welcomehead.96.png
to:
\windows\welcomehead.96.png
on a WM5 device. I'm not interested in editing the rom.
I know it's possible to write a program that can copy the file, since both total commander for PPC can do it and MortScript can do it.
It does not work when using "file.copy" in visual basic. So i'm asking if anyone knows if there's an API function I can use to do it, or if there is some other way to do it.
"Cooking a new rom" is not an option for me. Because:
I want to be able to use whatever rom i want, and I am making a tool which i can run to do the following after a hard reset (or rom upgrade):
- copy files (typically shortcuts to progs intalled on the storage card, files in my documents etc.) from the storage card to the device
- set registry entries the way I want them
- install the cab files I want "automatically"
I've got it all sorted, except that it bombs when i try to copy the file "welcomehead.96.png" to the windows folder.
B
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You just have to overwrite the existing file...
1. Open the file
2. Write data
3. Close
Cheers,
.Fred

You just have to overwrite the existing file...
1. Open the file
2. Write data
3. Close
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Thank you very much for your reply. I'll try that
B

How to edit png files?

Hi all,
I am able to make changes to a png file in my Touch's Windows dir and save to a different dir but when I try to overwrite the old png file with the new file I get an access denied error.
I've tried changing the files attributes so read only is unchecked but it doesn't stick.
I've even tried using Total Commander to delete the file but no go. I konw it's something simple as so many seem to edit png files all the time but I'm even simpler.
Searching the forums yielded a similar squestion but no good answer except modifying a registry key from Hive to File, whatever that means. Is this what I need to do?
thanks in advance for any help

icon cube
Hi,
Can you send me original icons of the cube (touchflo)?
Thanks
dremanueleb

Usually the only time you can't overwrite a png file is if it's being used by the system. Try turning off whatever touch app your trying to replace the file for and then replace it.

xeno1 said:
Usually the only time you can't overwrite a png file is if it's being used by the system. Try turning off whatever touch app your trying to replace the file for and then replace it.
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thanks xeno1, that did the trick. I was trying to edit the touch's dialer background and quickdial.exe was running. Once I stopped the process I could overwrite the original background with the edited one.
thanks again.

No problem, glad I could help.

[HOWTO] Modify any DLL or EXE Files you want!!

Hello!
Now I found a way to Edit DLL, EXE, MUI and all other files for WM5 and WM6!
I ever had problems with the Signature in the Files bur now i have the Solution!
In This package i attached, there is a UnSigner, Signer, Editor and the Certificate for the Phone!
Step1:
First you must Unsign the file you want to edit!
Just go into the Unsign dir and drop the file over UnSigner.exe.
A DOS-Window will popup for a short time, the file is now unsigned!​Step2:
Now you can edit the file! I placed the reshacker into the package...​
Step3:
If you edited the file successfully, you must sign it again!
Go into the Sign dir and open siggner.exe. Then choose the file you edited and take the "SDKSamplePrivDeveloper" Certificate.
Press "Start sign process" and close it​
Viola, now your file is Modified and signed!!!

thx 4 tools in one place.
Method is rather..known, but good.

Hi,
thanks for your good work.
wfg
starbase64

thx nice works i need that

great software suite thanks

i tried this but still cant copy into the \windows\ directory, i can copy from from \windows\ dir tho

thx 4 share.....

gh0st- said:
i tried this but still cant copy into the \windows\ directory, i can copy from from \windows\ dir tho
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I have not figured this out myself eather, i read "everywhere" to use activesync, but how do i copy a file trough activesync?

schreda said:
Hello!
Now I found a way to Edit DLL, EXE, MUI and all other files for WM5 and WM6!
I ever had problems with the Signature in the Files bur now i have the Solution!
In This package i attached, there is a UnSigner, Signer, Editor and the Certificate for the Phone!
Step1:
First you must Unsign the file you want to edit!
Just go into the Unsign dir and drop the file over UnSigner.exe.
A DOS-Window will popup for a short time, the file is now unsigned!​Step2:
Now you can edit the file! I placed the reshacker into the package...​
Step3:
If you edited the file successfully, you must sign it again!
Go into the Sign dir and open siggner.exe. Then choose the file you edited and take the "SDKSamplePrivDeveloper" Certificate.
Press "Start sign process" and close it​
Viola, now your file is Modified and signed!!!
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THANKS! Your pakage was very helpful to me and the two certificate cab's did it for me. Now i can translate my M2D into Swedish.
ToddeSwe

i want to modify a dll file
hi, I want to modify a dll file called invdb32.dll in this file an option is block i want to open it, any body help me?
[email protected]

good job! thanx dude

Is there a way we can view the images instead of a bunch of numbers and stuff? BTW great job man! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing
Is this can work with Windows vista

modify the manilla2d exe with this to support animated weather other than rain???

Can i use this to change the Samsung Omnia Menu to different programs being shown? Instead of TouhPlayer Kinoma?

I was able to unsign, modify and then sign a DLL file. But when I opened it in PE Explorer to check it, it gives me errors that the file is now too long. Take it you can't make additions, only changes?
EDIT: Here's the exact error I'm receiving, not sure if it's fixable or not;
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : EOF Extra Data From: 0008C400h (574464)
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : Length of EOF Extra Data: 00001948h (6472) bytes.
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : EOF Position: 0008DD48h (580936)
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : Error! (Step: Examining Exports)
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : Errors detected! Opening file in SAFE MODE...
03.01.2009 21:03:04 : Done.
the original file showed the following;
03.01.2009 21:02:25 : EOF Position: 0008C400h (574464)
03.01.2009 21:02:25 : Done.

converting dll to VGA
hi, i need expert help from any of you to kindly convert this enclosed dll file to VGA 191dpi for my Raphael. this file is part of PHM ppc Plus to enable clibboard in SIP. thanks in advance for your help

MEditor: Simplicity
Hi guys,
I've decided to make it quite a bit easier. Just open up the attached .zip
file, extract the MEditor to Program Files, and double-click Install Context
Menus.reg (confirm if a warning pops up).
Now, to edit a dll, mui, or exe file, just right-click on it and press Edit with
ResHacker. Once you're done editing, just save the file, close ResHacker,
and it'll take care of re-signing the file for you
How it works
I didn't mean to make this post a big deal, but I'd just like to explain how this
thing works. I've added the necessary registry files for adding or removing
(if you choose) the Context Menus for "Edit with ResHacker". It calls
C:\Program Files\MEditor\open.bat, which opens a batch window (do not
close it until you're done editing, it will close itself) that removes the
readonly, archive, system, and hidden attributes off the file, then unsigns it,
then opens ResHacker.exe to edit it. When you close ResHacker.exe, it
automatically signs the file and adds the readonly and system attributes
(hidden and archive aren't necessary). Not very complicated if you think
about it, but it's what I use

smotrs said:
I was able to unsign, modify and then sign a DLL file. But when I opened it in PE Explorer to check it, it gives me errors that the file is now too long. Take it you can't make additions, only changes?
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Same problem. Internal adresses are being messed up. Tried expanding array in IDA and adding complimentary bits in HEX Editor. No luck. This has to be possible right? Shifting the entire code a few bits as to add a few characters here and there? Please someone, this is driving me nuts.

Help On exrtacting the *.dll file from windows folder
Hello has any one been able to remove the file from the windows folder tried resco and total commander but in vain ..
Awaitin help...

character "°"

Hi guys!
I have this problem: I saw that the keyboard the character "°" ( example n° or °C), but I need it in my technical notes.
Does anyone know if I can put it in the registry keys?
Thanks in advance

Are there are any solutions?

Hi,
I found the right file to edit to get the character, but they are "read-only".
So, I can modify it when I make a copy on pc but I can't modify the files on the ROM.
Does anyone know how I can do it?

Make a copy, edit, copy back to original location, "overwriting" the current one (it doesn't really overwrite, if you were to delete it later the original would be used instead).

Thanks kilrah.
I tried this way (I made a backup copy of files) but I can't overwrite the original ones because they are "read-only".
On PC I can change this attribute and then, edit and save the files.
On device I can't change this attribute or overwrite the files

Dam you're right, I don't have the ° char on my italian keyboard as well... as unlikely it is I will be needing to write it on my hd2... how silly is that for HTC not to have included that symbol?

herbie68 said:
On device I can't change this attribute or overwrite the files
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Copy the file on the device itself. What I mean is if you try to overwrite a file in the \Windows directory from the PC through Activesync it won't work. With the file explorer on the device itself, it should.

The files for Italian keyboard should be 0C09.xml (portrait) and 0D09.xml (landscape).
It is right?

kilrah said:
Copy the file on the device itself. What I mean is if you try to overwrite a file in the \Windows directory from the PC through Activesync it won't work. With the file explorer on the device itself, it should.
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Thank's. I understand.As soon as I can, I try