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Hi guys just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to a guide or tools to create a cab file.
Never done this before so not sure how easy or hard it is so no flameing please
Want to create a cab file for my operator settings.
Thanks, Chris.
Use WinCE Cab Manager
As above!
You can find the demo version here;
http://www.ocpsoftware.com/products.php?nm=cecabmgr
and the full version but it ain't cheap!
If you google hard enough I'm sure you can find the full version for less...if you now what I mean!!
Andy Phillips said:
If you google hard enough I'm sure you can find the full version for less...if you now what I mean!!
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Thanks ill take a look, and do some searching
found it in 30 seconds now to have a play around with it, cheers
Tips
Here's some tips for using WinCe Cab Manager;
If you want to import reg files make sure the file has REGEDIT4 at the first line.
You cant export reg files unless you you highlight the registry tree in cab manager
When creating a new cab select 'allow the application to be installed on any device' and on the next page 'All/CEF'.
Read the help file....it's not too bad!
A little bit late, but how about this (free!) installation creator:
http://www.aperitto.com/content/view/14/28/
Works very well, and the developer is quite responsive to requests for bug fixes/features. Very powerful program as well, as far as I can see it does everything that the commercial installation creators can do.
It is based on/uses the very popular Inno Setup PC installation creation program.
Does anyone know how I can convert png or ico files to dll files so that it can be used with SK Shortcut Manager or PocketTweak to create shortcut icons?
I have been searching online for a method for a long time and it appears that the only way to do so is by using Visual FoxPro. However, I don't have this program and there isn't a trial version i can download. (I don't want to spend money buying a program just to make a few dll files for my shortcuts)
I have also tried some other freewares and trial softwares online but none of them are successful.
Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Attached here are the 3 icons i would like to turn into dll files. If anyone know where to get them as dll files, that would be great too.
Loook for ResHacher, it is free!
http://rpi.net.au/~ajohnson/resourcehacker
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Loook for ResHacher, it is free!
http://rpi.net.au/~ajohnson/resourcehacker
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just see the link doesn't function.
Nevermind zip file attached. enjoy
Still not working...
i downloaded the program and used the IconDLL.dll file i got from PHM Tools then i changed the icons inside to the one i want. However, I still can't get it to work despit doing that.
What I did after getting the new .dll file with my icon in is use the shortcut creator program I found here. I tried to read other .dll files and i could see the icon but as soon as I use my own .dll file I made (which I put in the /Windows), it crashes the program. I then tried another program, the Strat Menu programs manager and I still could not read my icon.
I even went through all the post in this forum about shortcuts and tried some of the tricks there. I downloaded Microangelo Librarian and attempted to use IconDLL.dll by adding in my own icons (as vijay suggested in an earlier post), however, according to the advice he gave, that should be it and it should've been easy. This wasn't the case because I couldn't save the file as a .dll file since it said that the file is a read only file or is locked. I then tried save as but that only save it as a lib file.
I have been at this for a whole day now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
** oh and I even tried using SK Shortcut Manager and I still couldn't read the .dll file I made :..(
Hi teresa611
I also use Microangelo Librarian.
what we have to do is just open the program.
1. Drag any icons into blank librarian.
2. Save as *.icl
3. Just rename those *.icl to be *.dll
4. Copy to PPC
5. Enjoy
Hope this help
tried and failed
even tho i changed the name to .dll, when i dragged it into my pda, it's still a librarian file and i was unable to read it. perhaps, i'm doing something wrong if it works for other people.
i'm starting to feel this is more trouble than it's worth. Thanks for the advice tho. If anyone else has any other ideas, please let me know.
teresa611 said:
tried and failed
even tho i changed the name to .dll, when i dragged it into my pda, it's still a librarian file and i was unable to read it. perhaps, i'm doing something wrong if it works for other people.
i'm starting to feel this is more trouble than it's worth. Thanks for the advice tho. If anyone else has any other ideas, please let me know.
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For me, I have to put .dll into \Windows; otherwise, it is not work.
In addition, you may try using icon_viewer utility to view those dll in order to ensure it is a work dll.
The attach is icon_viewer. Copy to PPC and run.
Thanks. I'll try it later when I get off work. I really hope it works, cause I'm running out of forums to search
problem solved!!
just to refresh this thread and to give others some info if they're stuck with what I was stuck with. I finallt managed to create .dll files and use them in my pda as shorcut icons.
Instead of using Michelangelo Libarian which I am still confused about, I found this great freeware called "BeCyIconGrabber". It allows you to extract icons from .dll and .exe files and you can also load multiple icons there as save it as .dll.
Thanks again to everyone who tried to help
Where are the links located for the SETTINGS folder..
I want to have a cab file install a icon into the folder.. How would i go about this?
Thanks
i'm looking for it too. i use iphone sw so i want to make the icon that links to settings folder. i found the programs folder by using folderview.exe in windows/ but can't find the settings folder. can't anyone help me? thanks! i'm using HTC TyTN II
Thread
"List of .lnks" thread in this forum, Post #2, might help.
hi folks,
have spent most of the day searching the forum and must be missing this
is there a way to create a shortcut that will open the games folder? wanting to use with slithers c++ cube
many thanks
chris
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\games
ather90 said:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\games
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LMFAO!!!!!! He should ask more questions in the Slither Cube thread....
ather90 said:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\games
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cheers for the assistance I tried that one, the link comes up as intrusted / unsigned
works fine as a direct link through programs , just not through the cube
any ideas?
First Go here then try here
no joy so far
tries shortcut creator, been through the lnk thread... again....
tried google...
there must be a way to shortcut to a specific folder???
if you read the actual 051 thread, slither discusses this many times and says it won't be available until 052
I think it involves passing a parameter to fileexplorer...
Look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2120755&postcount=140
chrisd1a1 said:
hi folks,
have spent most of the day searching the forum and must be missing this
is there a way to create a shortcut that will open the games folder? wanting to use with slithers c++ cube
many thanks
chris
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create a link to your file explorer
tap and hold
select properties
add '-windows\start menu\games' to the end of the link so you should end up with something like
program files\file explorer.exe -windows\start menu\games
cheers for the help folks, still no go.
will have to see if slither can resolve in the next release
bbobeckyj said:
create a link to your file explorer
tap and hold
select properties
add '-windows\start menu\games' to the end of the link so you should end up with something like
program files\file explorer.exe -windows\start menu\games
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I got it wrong, no '-' before the address
"fexplore.exe" windows\start menu\programs\Games
exactly as above in the properties of any .LNK will do it
bbobeckyj said:
I got it wrong, no '-' before the address
"fexplore.exe" windows\start menu\programs\Games
exactly as above in the properties of any .LNK will do it
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cheers mate but vust links to the 'my device' page on file explorer no matter what i do.
have looked into and edited folderview.exe so it should route to an alternative folder but the signature is not taking via msigner.
was thinking that this might be the 'simple' way but must be doing something wrong, was thinking set the shortcut to a generic option (ie Windows/Start Menu/Programs/Test) would give some flexibility (we could just add/rename folders in the program list
any idea what i am doing wrong on the resign?
edit: unsign/resign done will work on the edit to see if i can get this to work
chrisd1a1 said:
cheers mate but vust links to the 'my device' page on file explorer no matter what i do.
have looked into and edited folderview.exe so it should route to an alternative folder but the signature is not taking via msigner.
was thinking that this might be the 'simple' way but must be doing something wrong, was thinking set the shortcut to a generic option (ie Windows/Start Menu/Programs/Test) would give some flexibility (we could just add/rename folders in the program list
any idea what i am doing wrong on the resign?
edit: unsign/resign done will work on the edit to see if i can get this to work
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well i can find the path, edit the path and run on my xda...
but the dam think defaults to the program folder no matter what i do!!!!
anyone any ideas?????
Please try this It's part of Wisbar Advance 3, Start Panel. Files in folder my documents > my documents and exe put somewhere.
http://ike-dats.thez.info/public/startpanel.rar
If you have problems with startup (blank white page) and using wktask or programs like this, make exception to run always in background. Then to refresh list you must restart it.
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Please try this It's part of Wisbar Advance 3, Start Panel. Files in folder my documents > my documents and exe put somewhere.
http://ike-dats.thez.info/public/startpanel.rar
If you have problems with startup (blank white page) and using wktask or programs like this, make exception to run always in background. Then to refresh list you must restart it.
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Hi IkE Blaster, Spot on, works perfectly!!!! is it possible to edit the config to allow folks to choose the folder?
if this works, it is a configarable menu option that will work with any 3rd party app
all credit to you!!!!
hope you dont mind but have added the link to Slither's c++ cube thread
rename this .txt file to .LNK and you should have it
bbobeckyj said:
rename this .txt file to .LNK and you should have it
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thanks for trying, this works as a seperate link but not through the cube??? for some reason it brings up Internet Explorer????
You can change the "url" of folder in config file, if you select for example start menu, than can you change folder tapping the top curtain. But you can go only in includes folder. I can't explain it, try it yourself
cheers man,
appreciate the work
thanks for your help
IkE Blaster said:
Please try this It's part of Wisbar Advance 3, Start Panel. Files in folder my documents > my documents and exe put somewhere.
http://ike-dats.thez.info/public/startpanel.rar
If you have problems with startup (blank white page) and using wktask or programs like this, make exception to run always in background. Then to refresh list you must restart it.
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Is their a way to elaborate a bit further on this solution?? I have WA3 but no idea on how to use this?
Guys,
Some tips regarding customizing start menu items are solved in this thread. Here you can find the links to them.
Great tutorials pointed by AndrewSH:
Made by bikeandestroyx for a Rom cooking newbies in customizing the start menu items:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664109;
Also for persons who can read in russian:
http://asusmobile.ru/board/viewtopic.php?p=282833#282833;
Also you can check alternative raving_nanza way - put all icons into one DLL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14665599#post14665599;
The problem in changing bluetooth icon when the link to it is moved from settings to connection menu is solved by AndrewSH :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14769622&postcount=32
Thanks everybody in helping hand!
Skyguar, if you're going to customize the ready rom - you should also modify HKLM/Security/Shell/StartInfo/Start to define the new folders and items of your future StartMenu. All shortcuts made by cplmain.cpl and other cpls should be redefined to MyCpl.cpl to enable custom position (like for example moving Bluetooth to Connections instead of Settings)....
But you should remember that any hardreset will destroy your customization - so better save your registry edits and custom png files into one cab.
If you're going to cook the new rom with your own custom StartMenu order - the story is a bit more sophisticated.
But normally - you should read this before ...
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If you're going to cook the new rom with your own custom StartMenu order - the story is a bit more sophisticated.
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AndrewSh,
Thank you for the answer, yes that what I want - cook it. I know everything about already cooked rom and changing the registry, but I can't find the information on how to cook it
Skyguar
I'm busy now to write detailed howto, but hopefully you still able to read in Russian - it's not so far from my land to your - only 170 km between our cities
So read here and further on in the topic - maybe this helps
http://asusmobile.ru/board/viewtopic.php?p=282833#282833
Yeah, that's fine , this is what I needed but I couldn't find. Thank you very much!
you could just create a .dll with your icons inside and then link your custom .lnk with the icon inside the .dll?
*if you want me to teach you how, just private message me, ill teach you how to do it this way.
eg inside the .lnk would be this:
#\windows\XXXX.exe ?\windows\XXXX.dll,-X
(-X is the number position of the icon inside the .dll)
or
change the icon inside the XXXX.exe (some .exe do not like their icons being changed, eg they stop working )
tbh it is a lot better than the way your trying to do it, it is a lot more "cleaner" to do it this way, you do not need to add registrys or clog up the windows folder with image after image when you can have one single .dll
thanks
Rn
Good thread. I am new to this new icon concept and I liked both the way
The AndrewSh way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664109
And raving_nanza way: DLL to have all images .
Thanks.
if you want ill write a tutorial for the way i do my icons and post it here later, ill also write the tutorial step by step so even a noob cant go wrong
ill also attatch any downloads you will need.
Rn
raving_nanza said:
if you want ill write a tutorial for the way i do my icons and post it here later, ill also write the tutorial step by step so even a noob cant go wrong
ill also attatch any downloads you will need.
Rn
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That will be great . Looking forward to see that soon .
Thanks.
starting the tutorial now
icon tutorial and tools here
thanks
Rn
Well
Ohhh.. lots of information, only two problems left and I can't find the information...
Like AndrewSH mentioned, moving Bluetooth to Connections instead of Settings and hide Settings (I have two now ) icon, which point to manila settings menu... .
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Bluetooth]
"hide"=dword:00000001
not sure if this is what you will need but if you have two icons maybe you need to make one hide...
Rn
raving_nanza said:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Bluetooth]
"hide"=dword:00000001
not sure if this is what you will need but if you have two icons maybe you need to make one hide...
Rn
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Hello raving_nanza,
This is a bit not what I needed. I need to move:
1) Bluetooth to Connections and
2) hide Settings icon, which point to manila settings menu..
Should I edit cpl files? Don't know any editor..
np dude
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Bluetooth]
"group"=dword:00000002
*that will put bluetooth into connections
what do you meen = hide Settings icon, which point to manila settings menu..?
*if you go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\" you should see the one for manila settings.
*it might be listed under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\mycpl"
*if it is it will be listed as a number, for example "\mycpl\000"
*search all the strings inside and one should launch the manila settings
when you find it just add
"hide"=dword:00000001
and it should dissapear
Rn
btw i dont know how to edit .cpl files, i dont even know if there is an editor but you wont need to.
check in your windows folders if there is a .cpl file that launches the manila settings
Rn
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np dude
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Bluetooth]
"group"=dword:00000002
*that will put bluetooth into connections
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Thanks mate very much, that registry trick helped, I will just have to cook in that registry key . Will try the same with the settings The problem is that I have two settings icons on start menu: one points to all settings (system, connections, personal). The other points to manila settings menu(that is by default) and that one I need to remove
Sorryzzz for my english, it is not native
lol no problem dude
now i think i undersatnd what you meen about the settings now, correct me if i am wrong:
when you click the start menu and it drops down you have:
programs
settings
settings
and one of these is manila settings?
Rn
BTW what kitchen are you using (fingers crossed for evk )
raving_nanza said:
lol no problem dude
now i think i undersatnd what you meen about the settings now, correct me if i am wrong:
when you click the start menu and it drops down you have:
programs
settings
settings
and one of these is manila settings?
Rn
BTW what kitchen are you using (fingers crossed for evk )
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Yea, you are right Please see the picture attached. So my aim is to remove the one which point to picture 3
raving_nanza said:
btw i dont know how to edit .cpl files, i dont even know if there is an editor but you wont need to.
check in your windows folders if there is a .cpl file that launches the manila settings
Rn
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*.cpl is just a renamed *.dll.