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Terminal Services client: Display Garbled...

I finally got terminal services client working on wifi...
I have winxp pro on my laptop which I connect to. It works quick and is responsive...
But the display is all messed up...most of the icons are missing, sections of the display are not updated until I drag a window or pull a context menu to get the os to redraw that section forcefully. this results in ugly black splotches of unupdated regions everywhere...
Is there something I'm doing wrong? Are there any options to set the quality or something for tsc?
@vijay
I tried using TSC fullscreen app that's on your site...but it just makes things worse :-( I don't think you have tested it on a devie without the vga hack....have you? (im running on the default resolution)
I'll try and post a picture in a while....could some suggest what I could use to grab a screenshot quickly?
Thanks!
San

dreamtheater39:
Try increasing your terminal services cache:
see the wiki -
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
Terminal services cache size - makes a HUGE difference to black blocks
Default state: ?HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client "Keyboard Layout"="00000409" "BitmapPersistCacheSize"=dword:00000001 "BitmapCacheSize"=dword:00000015
Set to MS recommended: ?HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client "BitmapPersistCacheSize"dword:0000000a "BitmapCacheSize"=dword:000005dc "Keyboard Layout""00000409"
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VJFullScreenTSC has been tested on both QVGA:
{
"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"
}
and VGA:
VJFullscreenTSC makes no difference to the internal workings of TSC, it's entirely external, so if there's a problem with black blocks etc, it's most likely your connection and the cache. Ensure you're not using a wallpaper on your pc and try lowering color depth.
Use MagicSS to take screenshots:
http://www.louterrailloune.com/index_old.php?page=magicss
V

I tried with the lowest resolution and color depth...still no luck :-(
How do I increase the cache??
Here are a few screenshots....its extremely bad and unusable :-s
San

I got it workingggg at last!!!
I just restarted both systems, switched on/off a few services in windows, and it started to work!
Terminal services is really *sweeeeet* ;-)
btw VJ, i still cant get your fullscreen app to behave! Half the time i cant click on those three dots on the top left....im either hitting the start button, or nothing at all....
the best ive gotten so fat is the bottom bar to disappear....but the top start bar still sticks around :-(
Thanks for the help m8!
San

Hi drematheater,
Now that you have it working, do you think you could write a tutorial with step by step instructions on how to get Terminal services working. That would be really helpful for people like us who aren't that tech savvy
Cheers.

dreamtheater39: are you sure you've aligned your screen properly. I can't really help you with hitting the dots! Just aim top left
And I know about the bug regarding hitting the start button bottom left. I've had no time to fix it, but I've explained on my site the temporary work around.
universaldoc: there's very little to it!
On PC:
Ensure you're using XP Media center or pro.
-Click "my computer".
-Click "remote" tab.
-Click and enable second tick box "Allow users to connect remotely".
-Get your ip address on your pc (use www.whatismyip.com if you don't know your external IP address - eg if you're using a router).
On PDA:
-Connect to the internet/activesync. Either through USB or WIFI. Bluetooth TS is dodgy in my experience.
-Load up Terminal Services.
-Enter your PC's IP address and you're away.
You will have to know the password for the Account you're logging on to on your PC.
You will get logged out of the PC when you connect remotely. Look for the concurrent user patch, discussed on this board and perhaps on my site. This will regress windows xp to allow more than one person to use it simultaneously.
Disabling wallpaper and colour depth will help improve performance.
Editing the Registry for cache might also help. Use any registry editor and the info above.
If you're using a router, you will have to "port forward" the port used by Terminal Services to your PC. Read your router's help guide, or the next post.
V

People who want a much easier solution without having to worry about firewalls, NAT and opening ports and installing a program or remembering IP adresses.. Try:
www.logmein.com
Add your comp to an account, and use any internet browser with internet to remote control your computer, you're at home? work? or internet cafe? just go t the site, log in, and control any pc that's added to your account.
Need extra security? use the personal password option which is even safe against keyloggers or screenshotmakers. Try it.
It's the best .

vondutch: it appears to cost around $70 per year to use. Is that right?
V

Heres what i did....i use Wifi Adhoc connection to connect my pda and laptop...
Make sure both wifi adapters are ON (both PC and PDA)
1. On your PDA, go to Start->settings->Connections->Network cards
You should find two tabs "Wireless" & "Network Adapters"
2. Click on Add New (in the wireless tab)
3. Give a convinient name, and select "This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) connection"
4. Complete it by hitting OK
5. Go to "Network Adapters" tab, and choose "tiacxwln Compatible Wireless Ethernet..." adapter
6. Provide a specific IP address (eg. 192.168.1.2) & subnet mask (eg. 255.255.255.0)
7. Press OK to complete it!
8. Now, on your desktop, double click on your wireless connection tray icon, and then click on "Properties" button
9. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" in the list to get the tcpip properties
10. Select "Use following IP address, and specify an IP (eg. 192.168.1.1) & subnet (eg. 255.255.255.0)
11. Press Ok, and close all dialogs
12. Now, right click on your wireless tray icon and select "View available wireless networks"
13. If you've got all the above steps right, you should find the Adhoc network you created on your PDA (...you should find the name you provided in step 3!)
14. Connect to it, and you have your wifi adhoc connection established!
Now you can do the following -
1. You can browse the contents of your desktop through Resco by setting up a simple Network drive (as long as you have a username and password for a user account on your desktop, it should be pretty straight forward to do it in resco!)
2. You can use Terminal services client
a. Fire up TSC, and type in your computer's name and press connect
(you can find out by right clicking on your "My Computer" icon and then clicking on properties) Eg. "Laptop" (without the quotes)
b. press connect, and you should see a login screen!
c. Enter your username and password that u use on ur desktop, and you should get things rolling ;-)
Cheers!
San

@vijay
I got VJTSCFullscreen working!!!!
Its a little tricky to get it to behave, but now i got the hang of it
You should make sure that you dont select the option "Fit desktop to screen size", else things get messed up
Also, if i disable the scroll bars, i cant get to click on the edges (right most and bottom most)....this makes it a little irritant, but still managable!
Thanks so much vj!
Any plans of fixing the bug? Is it possible to fix it in the first place?
Cheers!
San

I'm sure the bug can be fixed, but is a little complicated and I've got little brain power to begin with, and then so many other apps I'm working on at the same time. I'm doing a bit of work on VJOkButt, then hopefully ToggleToday and finally VJFullscreenTSC. The order may change depending on if I have an epiphany!
I know VJFullscreenTSC needs works, so will get to it!
V

vijay555 said:
vondutch: it appears to cost around $70 per year to use. Is that right?
V
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If you use the pro version yes, but that has so many options.
It automatically switches to free version.
So for remote functions it's 100% free.

Cool, and how's performance?
V

Danke fella's. Thats detailed indeed Gonna try it out and let u know how it goes
Cheers.

vijay555 said:
Cool, and how's performance?
V
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With no other downloads on, it's maybe one of the fastes.
Because instead of sending screenshots logmein makes a mirror videodriver that renders the screen by data.
At least for pc that is.
For pocketpc I have nothing to complain. Evenfor example if you are working on a document on the remote computer it will automatically print it out on the printer you are sitting next to.
Or what about copy text or links from the remote and paste it on your own comp or vice versa.
Logmein has a ****load on possibillities with the pro version you will be amazed if you use it.
I use it to offer remote help for my customers, and it's damn easy to use.
Logmein is probably the main reason why I wanted the MDA PRO just to be able to use logmein with vga resolution. .

DO you mind let me where I can get the terminal client for WM5.0?
Thanks

jacky820: It's built in. It's called Terminal Services Client in my start menu.
V

vijay555 said:
jacky820: It's built in. It's called Terminal Services Client in my start menu.
V
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Hi Vijay555, my one is chinese version which has no terminal client....

jacky820: I'm sorry, I didn't realise they did that. I will try to rip it out of the rom and host it. It can be downloaded from various places. There are a number of foreign site (japanese and chinese included) using and abusing VJFullscreenTSC, so if you google around for them I think they're distributing MSTSC.exe (i think that's what it's called. maybe mstsc4.exe).
Let me know if you don't find it and I'll try to rip it and send it over.
V

BatteryStatus-Plugin, DeviceLock and Overclock for XDA Neo

HomeScreen PlusPlus UI - Plugin
This is HomeScreen ++ UI Edition:
it's a fully customizeable today-plugin, which shows the remaining batteryload of the main battery... In addition to that, it can invoke the DeviceLock on wakeup of the device and overclock the omap cpu to a customizeable cpuclock.
WARNING. Use the latter one at your own risk ! It CAN damage your device !
{
"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"
}
The project site is HomeScreen PlusPlus
and you can download it with this link -> HomeScreen PlusPlus Download
If you have a problem with BatteryStatus then the community can help you in case you supply your settings by:
- Export your settings by options->Advanced->Save/Export
- check the reg-file and remove your personal data
- attach the reg-file to your report
Cheers,
ikarus
You want to spend me a pint?
First of all: Feel free to use HomeScreen PlusPlus free of charge ! If you like HomeScreen++UI, you can make a donation to buy me a beer or two through PayPal by using the button below. Just pay whatever you think is reasonable.
--> donations
CallLogs preview -04/07/2008:
- extract CallLogs from zip-archive
- Copy CallLogs.exe to the same directory as BSCallTimes.xml
- start CallLogs.exe
Beta-Testing of advanced version - RC2
Customization of HomeScreen++UI Edition
-> Manual for customizing and creating a theme
--> Thread for Themes (Collection of themes) and Questions about making themes !!!
Examples for xml-customization -> Project-Examples
Version 1.06 - build 0349 - 03/02/2009:
- added: command-sequence for command-queue seperate by a ‘;’, e.g. 1;1;1
- added: increase priority of gestures for last/first view of a row (only if animate > 100) to animate left-to-right if it’s the first view of a row or right-to-left if it’s the last view of a row
- fixed: changing of language-translation for "Remain:"
- fixed: taskmanager for WVGA
- fixed: selection of Items
- fixed: crash while theme reloading (UPDATE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
- fixed: relative path for StartApp
- added: allow arbitrary string-size for registry-tracker
- changed: allow length of operator name up to 20
- added: for class="start_app", allow relative paths for loading icons
- added: order="1" (attribute for View-Tags, 0 = left to right, 1 = right to left)
to use right-to-left (order="1") check-order for finding the best matching Item on tap-action.
order="0" is default
order="1" allows the following item-placements:
- added: switching up to 5 Views simultaneously (using index/index_1/../index_5 respectively subindex)
- added: ontap="Message" (Send a message to a window),
param: path-attribute has the windows' class name
param: title-attribute has the windows' title (Optional)
param: msg-attribute has the numeric window message
param: index-attribute has the numeric wParam
param: subindex-attribute has the numeric lParam (Optional)
e.g. ontap="Message" path="HHTaskBar" msg="1156" index="2" (Send msg=1156 to Taskbar-Window with wParam=2 - Set Vibra Mode)
ontap="Message" path="HHTaskBar" msg="1156" index="0" (Set Normal Sound Mode)
ontap="Message" path="HHTaskBar" msg="1156" index="3" (Set Silent Mode)
- changed: do nothing on tap of empty area (area with no Item beneath)
- added: actiontype for SoftReset ( ontap="SoftReset" )
- added: top/down-gesture
- added: round incoming calltimes in options
- added: Language-IDs 1603 (Outgoing), 1604 (Incoming) for "Round CallTimes" (HSLanguage Updated)
- added: log missed calls to CallTimes.xml
- removed: default startapp of mobile operator (starting of commanager)
- fixed: Allow up to 255 Views and up to 255 Rows
- fixed: Update Region for selmode="x"
- added: attribute (in View-Tag) for extending "Reach"/"UpdateRegion" of a View, e.g. extend="6" for 6 pixels.
This is particularly for sliding Views that have Items which are oversized if selected,
that is they overlap with adjacent Views.
Don't extend a View if it's not needed, because it could reduce render performance
- added: gesture-attribute (can be 0 or 1) for Window/Row/View-Tags
- added: AppToDate-support (http://www.modaco.com/content/apptodate/267096/download-apptodate-supported-applications/)
- changed: animatebg="0xFF000000" for using todayscreen-background
- added: actiontype for toggling flight mode, ontap="ToggleFlight"
- added: animatebg-attribute for background color (BGR-Format) of animation, e.g. <Window ... animatebg="0x000000"...>
- added: first working version of View-Switching for up to 3 Views, View0 (index/subindex), View1 (index_1/subindex_1), View2 (index_2/subindex_2)
--> e.g. <Item .. ontap="View" index="0" subindex="1" index_1="1" subindex_1="1" index_2="2" subindex_2="1" >
- added: actiontype for "Do Nothing", ontap="DoN" or ontap="DoNothing"
- added: registry-value DWORD TempMultiply; e.g. 1100 results in multiply with 1.1
- changed: Name of Plugin changed to "HomeScreen PlusPlus UI"
- added: awareness of unicode-sms
- changed: DWORD TaskBarBattery under BS-RegistryKey for showing Batterylevel instead of CpuSpeed
- added: data-counter support for HTC Diamond
- recommended editor: Komodo Edit
Updated AppLauncher.exe to use sliding --> AppLauncher.exe
--> (XML) Example for AppLauncher.xml
- added: for TaskManager of BS - DWORD CloseButtonWidth ( create this registry-value and set it to 60 will span the [x]-button over the clock for a finger friendly handling )
BS Reloader by Lastnikita:
For theme-makers to download their themes and reload the theme
--> Explanation
--> Download

i have an ut starcom x-v6700 and it orks great. thank you . the only issue i had was when i installed it my backlifght immeditely goes out and i have to go to settings to make the backlight meter at 100%. also i dont think it matters much but the only theing that shows up on the line is the battery icon not the mhz. Thanks again

BatteryStatus Today-Plugin for XDA Neo
Thanks a lot !
i think your device has Intel's PXA 270 XScale processor build in. The overclocking features of BatteryStatus only affect the hardware registers of texas instruments's omap850 processor.
But its a good idea to show the cpu-speed of any cpu...
Wait for the next release ...
[Update] See version 0.02.200 - added always show cpu speed - testing state

works great on a Dopod 818 Pro!
what's the little \/ arrow to the left of the battery meter in the taskbar btw? (would be great if it was task manager )

you mean the right of the batterymeter ?
indeed its a taskmanager. Its vBar 2.2
Works great on my XDA Neo

awesome - two new things for my phone now

One of the best add-on.
Thanks!!

Perfect plugin. But when i turn of the battery in options the hole plugin is not shown on my homescreen. And couldt you please make an option that shows the mobile operator instat of battery load. that wouldt be realy cool.

yes, the plugin should disappear when the batteryload is unchecked. (Its not a bug, ) Its a feature, because its a batterystatus-plugin by design
If enough users report the current options to be stable, i can add more features. The mobile operator is a good idea for the next releases.

It works pretty good

fantastic! thanks, pal. great prog

Near apocalypse!
Oh man! I nearly killed my phone and I don't know why!
I installed your plug-in only cause I liked the battery status thingy. I've never overclocked my Prophet so far because I never needed it. So while I was looking through the options for your program I thought I'd just overclock it once to see the improvements. So I set the speed to 221 MHz and BAMM!
The screen had all kinds of strange colors that where not supposed to be there. I mean, the contents on the screen were visible but there were some red lines and some shorter green lines and some black dots and I don't know what everywhere. Right then I knew I was in trouble! I tried to go back to the options menu of your program but couldn't. I wasn't even able to get to the options of the today screen since only MSN Messenger was displayed on the "Personal settings" screen. Damn Microsoft, everything breaks apart but I can still use their messenger which nobody wants!
Anyway, after a soft reset my Prophet just froze. After the next soft reset it worked again but I still couldn't use it in any normal way. I read through your instructions on your page (a thing which I maybe should have done earlier) and wanted to put a "dontoverclock.txt" file on my SD Card. Only problem: the SD Card inside the phone wasn't accessible, neither through the phone itself nor through my laptop. So eventually I took a digital camera, put my SD card in it and the file on the SD Card. The phone still didn't work though. I cursed myself and thought of all things lost should I have to hard reset the damn thing while I kept on doing soft resets. Well, suddenly it worked again, the clock speed is back to normal and all is fine.
But still. Isn't this strange? I thought almost everybody's Prophet still acts normal at 240 - 260 MHz while mine pretty much collapsed at 221 MHz. By the way, I don't blame YOU or your program for any of this.
From now on my Prophet stays the way it is. It obviously doesn't want to be changed and personally I understand that!

so first of all, thanks for your feedback. Any feedback is welcome
Your report is a better warning than my bold written lines hehe
The behaviour of your device is really strange. Anyone have had the same experience ?
I tried your steps and couldn't observe what you've described.
Did you checked "Set clock on wakeup" ? This should not be done at first time. Not at all.
Again: If you use the OMAP-Features, be careful with overclocking ! It CAN damage your device !
Following steps are important:
1) rtfm
2) Prepare a SD-Card for emergency case
3) try the options (careful)
You can try with OmapClock.exe prior to use the omap-features. (OmapClock.exe calculates with a Clock-Ref of 12MHz and BatteryStatus calculates with a Clock-Ref of 13MHz. This explains the difference.)
I think your device dont like to be overclocked, thus it would be a great help to post some of your devices details (ROM-Image, Branding ?, special software?, when did you buy it?, Do you use o2-homezone? i dont.).
This gives other readers to compare and think about before overclocking.
Nevertheless, i removed the cpuclocks not useful for XDA Neo and added the mobile operator name in V. 0.02.300.
There is a new version 0.02.300 !

I found a new bug. on my xda neo the alarm sounds such as sms or incomming email are not played reguarly when the loch device on wakeup obtion is enabeled. they are just played very short. after disabeling and softreset it work normaly

Thank you for this plugin
Thank you for your time and effort with this plugin.
Just installed on my M600 Prophet and running well and stable at 260 Mhz.
Will add to the forum if any problems arise but as i say running very well at the moment.
Adey.

sebi112 said:
I found a new bug. on my xda neo the alarm sounds such as sms or incomming email are not played reguarly when the loch device on wakeup obtion is enabeled. they are just played very short. after disabeling and softreset it work normaly
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I can't reproduce this issue. Are the ringtones on the SD-Card or in mainmemory ?

The sounds are in mainmemory

sebi112 said:
The sounds are in mainmemory
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I'm sorry, but i can not reproduce this. Anyone else experienced the same ?

When I set the speed to 260Mhz, Omapclock itself says it's only 240Mhz.

Hey man, sorry I was away and couldn't reply earlier.
Anyway, as I said, I did not read your warnings very attentively prior to overclocking my Prophet. So, yes, I did check "Set clock on wakeup". That was probably stupid.
The information for my device:
ROM-Version: 2.15.4.29 GER
Radio: 02.19.21
I got the phone in May, it is O2 branded, but I installed nothing of the Extended ROM. I don't use the home zone app. As a matter of fact I don't use any plug-ins (except yours) and the system is generally held slim. That's also why I never needed overclocking. Everything's running smoothly!
As I said, once overclocked my Prophet started acting weird which I totally didn't expect at 221 MHz. I got everything back to normal, so no problems anymore!

(Thread CLOSED) Slide 2 UnLock v1.101 (updated on 14/5/2007)

The original v1.0 was released from http://rychlicki.net/en/2007/04/01/174 on April 1. I only picked the SLIDE.EXE up & after copying & pasting some codes (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301517), it's now v1.101. Recent changes are:
(The latest version update can be found here)
v1.101 (14-5-2007) (it contains the SLIDE.EXE only)
1. hot fix for WM2003/SE about the missing SIP icon
v1.1 (13-5-2007)
1. support "auto start" when device is woke up; option "Autostart=1"
2. added "Off LCD" option to turn LCD off after n seconds
3. added "Blank Screen" option have a blank the screen (the device is still active) only instead of suspending the device (e.g. when using the Bluetooth to listen music)
4. added WiFi icon at the top bar (it'll only come out when WiFi is turned on, only works at WM5)
5. fixed the nasty WM5 flashing SIP icon bug
6. fixed some other bugs
Start from v1.1, INSTALLATION is necessary! If you have used any other methods to make SLIDE.EXE runs on wake up event, please UNDO it before using this version. It's now faster than any methods you used before. Read "How to use" of the readme.txt for details.
If you want to show me your appreciation, you may buy me a coffee by clicking here. Of course, send me a thank you message is also welcome.
v1.091 (7-5-2007)
1. fixed the Bluetooth icon not refreshed if option "Close App=0"
v1.09 (5-5-2007)
1. fixed the problem of displaying "Incoming Call" again
2. added "Wallpaper" & "Wallpaper Landscape" options to load the .bmp, .jpg or .png file you wants; make sure to include the full path of the file
3. some minor graphics changed
v1.08 (2-5-2007)
1. fixed the problem of displaying "Incoming Call" (FAILED)
2. added Bluetooth icon at the top bar (it'll only come out when Bluetooth is turned on, and only works for WM5)
v1.07 (1-5-2007)
1. renamed to "Slide 2 UnLock"
2. "VGA fix" for VGA devices (see below's SLIDE.INI)
3. added volume/vibrate icon at the top bar (not sure is it only work for WM5, maybe another disappointment for 2003/SE users)
4. battery icon changes color when charging
5. fixed the problem of displaying "Notification Bubbles"
6. displays figures of "Missed Call", "Unread SMS" & "Unread Email" properly when > 9
Please read the readme.txt for the details.
{
"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"
}
Cheers,
A_C

FAQs:
The following files are included in this release:
SLIDE.EXE - the locker
iLock.EXE - mainly for the "auto start" of SLIDE
SLIDE.INI - configures the appearance/behaviour of the locker
GFX (folder) - contains all the necessary graphics for the locker; fully customizable
How to use:
==========
1. a simple INSTALLATION is necessary!
2. place EVERYTHING in folder "\Program Files\Slide2Unlock" on your device, otherwise the "auto start" will not work!
3. create a shortcut or map a hardware key to the iLock.exe (not SLIDE.EXE)
4. you may even let iLock.exe starts everytime you reset your device by placing it under "\Windows\StartUp" (NOT RECOMMENDED yet)
5. everytime you have changed the setting in SLIDE.INI, you have to execute iLock.exe to reload the settings.
6. to UNINSTALL, use Task Manager to kill the SLIDE.EXE & iLock.exe. Then delete all files from "\Program Files\Slide2Unlock" and delete iLock.exe from "\Windows\StartUp".
SLIDE.INI:
========
1. the Date & Time format can be customized:
For example, to get the date displays
"Wed, Aug 31 94"
add this line to SLIDE.INI:
Date Format=ddd',' MMM dd yy
Time:
For example, to get the time displays
"11:29:40 PM"
add this line to SLIDE.INI:
Time Format=hh':'mm':'ss tt
Non-english devices may still have some problem for the format of the date/time. If you have these devices, please use the most basic date/time format like:
Date Format=d'/'M'/'yyyy
Time Format=H':'mm
If you do not want to have date/time display, use these commands:
Date Format=
Time Format=
2. The "slide to unlock" animation can be turned on/off with: (removed after v1.04)
No Animation=0 or 1
3. After the unlock action, the SLIDE.EXE can be sent to background if:
Close App=0
It'll further speed up the loading time of the next execution, but it'll eat up more memory. If you want it simply exits as version 1, use this command:
Close App=1
4. The return speed of the button can be configured by:
Speed=n (where n is 1, slowest to 5, fastest)
5. If your device has a VGA screen, please add to have better fit font:
VGA fix=1
6. Load the .bmp, .jpg or .png file you wants; make sure to include the full path of the file
Wallpaper="full path of the file that will be used at Portrait mode"
Wallpaper Landscape="full path of the file that will be used at Landscape mode"
7. If you want to "auto start" SLIDE.EXE when the device is turned on, use:
Autostart=1 (0 to turn off this function)
8. To turn off the LCD by SLIDE.EXE, you may specify:
Off LCD=n (after n seconds idle, the screen will be off; minimum is 5 seconds; 0 is disable this function)
9. When the LCD is turned off by SLIDE.EXE, you may specify whether the device is suspended or remain active but with LCD turned off
Blank Screen=0 or 1 (0 means suspend the device; 1 means only turn off the LCD)
10. If there is no SLIDE.INI, the default values are:
Date Format=dddd', 'd MMMM
Time Format=H':'mm
Close App=0
Speed=1
VGA fix=0
Wallpaper=Application path + "GFX\Res\wallpaper.bmp"
Wallpaper Landscape=Application path + "GFX\Res\wallpaperL.bmp"
Autostart=1
Off LCD=0
Blank Screen=0
Known limitations:
=============
1. Cannot display UNICODE (for faster loading time)
2. GSM signal strength and Operator Name will NOT be available on WM2003 devices (but can be added manually)
3. "Missed Call", "Unread SMS" & "Unread Email" notifications will NOT function on WM2003 devices
4. Although Landscape mode is supported, DON'T change the orientation when SLIDE.EXE is running, otherwise it'll be really locked up
5. Reported not compatible devices: Japanese OS, Atom Life, Palm TREO
6. for faster loading time, please use option "Close App=0", but it needs about 5M memory. But the result is worth it.
7. DON'T enable the built-in PIN LOCK if SLIDE.EXE is running, otherwise it'll be totally locked up
Trouble shooting:
=============
If you find your device is hanging there with a blank screen or no response with any key or screen-touch, you may not need to reset it. Please follow these steps if your device has a camera button:
1. press the camera button to invoke the built-in camera program
2. press the end call button to go back to Today screen
3. use Task Manager (a third party freeware; highly recommended) to close the SLIDE.EXE
Special Thanks
===========
1. http://www.tzywen.com/index.php
2. http://rychlicki.net/en/2007/04/01/174
3. http://www.arianesoft.ca and forum fellows
4. Aneto for testing the "VGA fix"
5. Larna for helping the C programming (sorry I used the "iLock" filename )
Cheers,
A_C

Testing version 1.07 on a Wizard
I am using batterystatus to initiate slide 2 unlock
Points to note so far
When i recieve an incoming call i cannot see who is calling
When i am in portait mode and slide is running if i open the keyboard the screen is no longer locked and the screen goes all crazy with the today screen flashing in the background and i can interact with it, in 1.06 the screen remained locked even tho i could not unlock it i could not interact with the today screen
Great app tho, keep up the good work!

niall0s said:
Testing version 1.07 on a Wizard
I am using batterystatus to initiate slide 2 unlock
Points to note so far
When i recieve an incoming call i cannot see who is calling
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That should be fixed in 1.07. Do you have any CallerID programs running?
niall0s said:
When i am in portait mode and slide is running if i open the keyboard the screen is no longer locked and the screen goes all crazy with the today screen flashing in the background and i can interact with it, in 1.06 the screen remained locked even tho i could not unlock it i could not interact with the today screen
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is under the TODO list...
Cheers,
A_C

Nice work A_C. This slide program is SO nice to have. Just makes things that much smoother.
Cancel this post. After letting it sit for a bit it seems to be working! The thanks still apply though.

sqaure screen version
is there any way you can edit this to make it work on 240X240 screens like the treo 700wx or 750?

kwyatt6347 said:
is there any way you can edit this to make it work on 240X240 screens like the treo 700wx or 750?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should work for a while ago...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37875&d=1177544030

This is probably a known bug, but in both landscape and portrait modes, the volume icon is not transparent. I am using WM 2003SE, but I think it's a universal problem because it appears to be the case in your screenshots as well.
Keep up the good work!

jackbnymbl said:
This is probably a known bug, but in both landscape and portrait modes, the volume icon is not transparent. I am using WM 2003SE, but I think it's a universal problem because it appears to be the case in your screenshots as well.
Keep up the good work!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You really have an eagle's eye.
Just checked that it's because you have not overwriten very new GFX files to your device (just like me in my development environment ). And I've updated the screenshots as well.
Cheers,
A_C

I have been following your progress A_C, excellent work. You have greatly improved this unique software. Nicely implemented.

This is the best yet A_C. I like the change in the battery icon w/ charging. As always, I look forward to your future developments.
Just an idea, and I'm no programmer so I have no clue as to the feasability of this, but perhaps a sound file could be set to play on unlock? Keep up the great work.

A_C said:
It should work for a while ago...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37875&d=1177544030
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks. it does work great. .

carrier info displayed
sorry about that spam in my last post.. apparently had some type of spy/adware/virus
should be fixed now
regarding this software, is there any way to not show carrier info in the upper left hand corner?

Works very good on my Trinity as well!
Well done !!

slider
Great job A_C but sad that i have wm2003SE and dont know how and what to paste in the registery.

For WM2003/SE or non-mobile device, you may use this trick to show a fake operator name & signal:
- add this key to the registry "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\state\phone"
- add the following keys:
"Current Operator Name" (REG_SZ)
"Radio Ready State" (REG_DWORD)
"Signal Strength Raw" (REG_DWORD)
Example:
Current Operator Name="Mobily"
Radio Ready State=1
Signal Strength Raw=100
Just trying to help out A_C! I've been following this util in the ArianSoft forum.
Thanks for the great util!

aleksander100 said:
Great job A_C but sad that i have wm2003SE and dont know how and what to paste in the registery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You first need a registry editor like Resco or SKTools. After that just navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\state\phone" and add the following 3 keys.
"Current Operator Name" (REG_SZ)
"Radio Ready State" (REG_DWORD)
"Signal Strength Raw" (REG_DWORD)
e.g. Current Operator Name="cingular"
Radio Ready State=1
Signal Strength Raw=100

u mean including the scopes(") or without and with the line dword ALL TOGETHER

hey A_C why dont u add the connectivity icon as shown on the iphone's website?

u mean like this?

[Development STOPPED] Slide 2 UnLock v1.219 (updated on 17 September)

Hot fix - v1.219 (posted on 17 September)
1. fixed the problem that all incoming calls were identified as "unknown" on some devices (e.g. Treo)
2. fixed the problem to treat data connection as voice call
3. fixed the power drain problem (but not 100% sure yet, pls report your findings as my device never has this issue)
4. fixed the blank screen when responding a call on some devices
5. fixed the abnormal call waiting screen
6. fixed the data reconnection problem
Pls get this hot fix of iLock.exe at the end of this post. It's only applicable with v1.21 has been installed first.
After the installation, pls soft-reset the device.
BTW, I'm very happy to let you know that we now have 2 versions of Configurator for S2U.
English
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1501071&postcount=1458
Chinese
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1479572&postcount=1217
__________________
Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 31 August)
It's now udpated to v1.21, the changes are:
1. moved the phone part from SNAPI to TAPI for higher reliability
2. fixed the "Unknown/Private Caller" issue
3. added option DialedID (DWORD): it will appear when dialing a call. But there are limitations:
- it only has a "End Call" key, i.e. no key for mute, speaker, contact... etc... but it has a big pic depending on your CallerID setting.
- it only works when CloseApp is 0, CallerID is 1 or 2, DialedID is 1 & SLIDE is already running in the background. WHY? Simply because don't want to slow down the normal dialing process.
{
"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"
}
4. improved the responsiveness of keys on the Caller ID screen
5. added option to stop showing the total no. of "Active Task" - set ShowTask (DWORD) to 0
6. fixed the bug of displaying wrong "missed call" when CallerID is disabled
7. fixed the sliding date issue when a call comes in & out very quickly
8. SLIDE now awares of the running of HTC's Audio Manager
9. some bugs fixed
Please remember to RESTART iLock after any registry settings (under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock) changed, otherwise it won't work.
The download links are:
CAB file
http://rapidshare.com/files/52374401/Slide2UnLock1.21-WM5.cab.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4s1grz
http://www.badongo.com/file/4208845
Updated files only (for experienced users if you don't want the old settings changed by the installer)
http://rapidshare.com/files/52374619/Slide2UnLock1.21.rar.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/2r57xk
http://www.badongo.com/file/4208862
Please read the readme.txt for more details.
If you're happy with it, don't forget to buy me coffee or send me a post to show your appreciation. I need your motivation. Thanks.
__________________
Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 24 August)
Just updated to v1.20, the changes are:
1. reworked part of Caller ID function (as before, you're still recommended to set CloseApp to 0 when using the CallerID function)
2. when Caller ID is enable & works, the Caller ID of the latest missed call will be alerted
3. added option Slide2Answer (DWORD, 1 is enable; 0 is disable): when a call comes in & your device is locked by SLIDE, you'll have to "slide to answer"; or press the power button to decline the call. Please test this function carefully, otherwise you'll not be able to answer any call! If your device have power off problem with the previous versions, please do not enable this option. This option will only work when CallerID is enable & SafeMode is disable.
4. added support to show the total no. of "Active Task"
5. added support to show current day's Weather info from the HTC Home plugin: set "ShowWeather" to 5
(since I have to remap the icon index of HTC to WP/PW manually, if you find any mismatch icons, pls let me know)
6. iLock now accept several command switches:
-slide to start/invoke SLIDE
-nomsg to not to show any message even it closes itself & SLIDE
-refresh to close SLIDE & reload the registry settings (except for SafeMode changes, the device need soft-reset before it's effective)
7. some bugs fixed
Please read the readme.txt for more details.
__________________
Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 2 August)
Here is another update v1.19, the changes are:
1. fixed some issues of Caller ID
2. added support to animated Wallpaper (but not GIF)
you have to make muliple frames of pics with same size and concatenated them together to a single BMP file;
add to registry - "WpFrameNo" (DWORD) with the number of frames in the file;
add to registry - "WpFrameRate" (DWORD) with the number of milliseconds the frames will be changed;
for the Landscape wallpaper, use "WpLFrameNo" & "WpLFrameRate" correspondingly
Pls be WARNED that the larger the animated BMP file, the more RAM will be consumed; and more POWER will be drained!
I've uploaded a sample (Animated Globe) at the bottom of this post, please read the readme on how to use it.
3. added user input Weather info: set "ShowWeather" to 4;
add to registry - "UserWeather" (DSTRING) with the format X|Y|H|L
where X could be S for using the weather icon from SPB; and P will use the weather icon from WP/PW;
Y is the weather icon's index no;
H is the highest temperature;
L is the lowest temperature.
e.g. S|10|30|20 means to show SPB's icon no. 10 with highest temperature 30 & lowest temperature 20
4. the weather forecast of WP & PW will not show the icons for night
5. increased the length of the paths of Wallpaper to 128
6. fixed the keyboard icon problem with Wisbar
7. some bugs fixed
Please read the readme for the details.
__________________
Enjoy,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 21 July)
After more than 2 weeks, here is another update... v1.18. I'm so excited to announce that now SLIDE supports UNICODE, i.e. it shows the operator name, date & appointment details in your native language.
Secondly, it has its own Caller ID...
and a new Call Waiting Caller ID...
other changes are:
4. Appointment details can be displayed in multilple lines
5. supports the device's native screen size, make sure you have a wallpaper with proper size & enough free RAM (it may take around 6.5M)
6. SLIDE loads a bit faster
7. fixed the memory leak when WP or PW is enabled
8. some graphics changed
9. some bugs fixed
10. from v1.18, it only supports WM5 or 6
How to enable/disable Caller ID
========================
Please read this session thoroughly before attempting to enable the CallerID setting, otherwise it'll not work & you may need to soft-reset your device.
1. Please disable other 3rd party Caller ID apps.
2. As the system has a default Caller ID notification, iLock has to depress it before showing it's own Caller ID. But the problem is different Language device has to be handled differently. So far, iLock is coded to identify the system Caller ID notification in English & Traditional Chinese devices only (i.e. for these devices, simply change the value of "CallerID" as below). For other Languages, please follow these steps:
a. stop iLock.
b. try to call your device, write down the Windows TEXT of the incoming call notification (i.e. the TEXT on the top window bar, for e.g., WM6 English will be "Phone - Incoming")
c. new a registry value "IncomingText" (STRING) under "\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock" and enter EXACTLY the above TEXT
d. set "CallerID" to 1 (fullscreen mode) or 2 (thumbnail mode)
e. start iLock & SLIDE
f. try to call your device again. If there is no new Caller ID, the TEXT you just enterd is not exactly match with the system's Caller ID notification. Please repeat the above steps.
g. see the new Caller ID, enjoy!
3. It's suggested to set "CloseApp" to 0, otherwise you'll have to wait more than 1 second before you know who's calling. The downside is it'll eat about 5.5M RAM.
4. As displaying a Caller ID screen is a mission critical job, pls install SLIDE in device instead of Storage Card.
5. Sometimes, the Caller ID screen may come out more than a second after the ring begins, but it's out of iLock's control.
6. Pls do not use the built-in PIN LOCK, otherwise the Caller ID will not be shown up properly.
7. How to recover the system default Caller ID notification?
a. stop iLock
b. set CallerID to 0
c. soft-reset the device
__________________
Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 4 July)
As you may already notice that this app is recently unwelcome here, this is probably the last update.
Admin, don't panic, I'll not post any files here. Besides, the update I provided will not contain any copyright graphic files that Apple claims to have. I was wondering how you or they know this app contains the iPhone code?!
Why this patch exists? Because some nice guys provided me some great info about WeatherPanel & PocketWeather. Now, SLIDE can show weather data from these apps too. And there is some minor bug fixing as well (includes getting data from SPBWeather).
Please follow the readme file for this update & enjoy!

A_C,
your apps is nice and I have updated and tested on each release...
please don't leave us... >.<

A_C you are the best!!!
skypirate said:
A_C,
your apps is nice and I have updated and tested on each release...
please don't leave us... >.<
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I totaly agree with you!!!!!

Quality A_C,
Don't let the buggers grind you down........off to eat my *pple pie

Hey A_C, you have been making a great contribution to the xda's real meaning, i.e. "developing". So, I'd request you to continue ur stay here..
Moreover, I think the main prob is that xda-developers cannot "host" the files here. You can still provide a rapidshare (or similar) link to ur creations. But maybe u can clear this up with admins...

Thanks so much A_C for everything, you definately have to stay.
(Won't you guys look over at www.slide2unlock.co.nr , it looks like somebody must have seen this page and updated it already )

i like this soft.thank you very much!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the application, it is a great app......
If you continue to make changes it would be great if you would add the city name for the Weather Application...

hi A_C,
just tested out the the latest v1.172 patch on my magician and it now works 100% perfect! again, thank you for looking up the WM2003se bugs!
with your hard work all said and done, slide2unlock truly has become THE most useful and must have app for the pocket pc (even surpassing the iphone's keylock app by a mile). and with this being the final release, you really know how to go out in style!
thanks A_C,
myownregister

No Weather Icon Showing??
I just updated to 1.17 and added the patch. I've followed the instructions in the "readme.txt" file to a T, as follows:
Update steps:
1. install v1.17
2. stop iLock & SLIDE
3. overwrite SLIDE.EXE with the extracted file (the default path is \Program Files\Slide2Unlock\)
4. extract the weather icons to the default program path.
5. create a new registry key "ShowWeather" under "\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock"
0 is disable
1 show data from SPBWeather
2 show data from WeatherPanel
3 show data from PocketWeather
6. start iLock, & then SLIDE.
I created the new registry key from step 5 to show data from PocketWeather, which is installed to the Storage Card.
In Step 4, exactly where does the weather icons go?? I've tried copying the entire weather folder to \Program Files\Slide2Unlock, and even into the \GFX folder. I've tried putting the weather folder into the bmp folder of Pocket Weather also.
Still, I'm getting nothing as far as a weather icon. Everything else works great!! I just really need help with getting the weather icon to show. What am I missing here??
A_C, this is a really GREAT app. I've been using it ever since your initial release and keep updating (although I somehow missed the 1.16 update). Looking forward to even more excellent apps from you!!!

for some reason, the file i donwload from the link is always error, broken.
anyone kindly send me one? to my email?
thank you so much, great app!!!!! and it always wrong on my Asus a696 when i use landscape mode. wierd.
[email protected]

Here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/a9so9e

MAN, thank you so much! got the file!
now, anyone has the same problem i have? on landscpe mode, it runs, but doesn't work.
i got Asus A696 PDA, not phone. 240*320.
thanks again!

Thanks for the great app, A_C. One of the most outstanding PPC apps ever.
Absolutely flawless.

Hey guys,
Thank you for your comment & support. Glad to hear to that you like this little app.
@newbie2
Pls make sure the key "ShowWeather" is DWORD.
The weather icons included in the patch should be placed under the folder where you installed SLIDE.
@delude
Thank you very much!
@tonyso68
It's a known problem that PPL cannot run on certain device's landscape mode. No solution yet.

Great work A_C. I have been playing with this in my custom roms for the Apache for a little while now. I would like to bring your attention to one thing that I have found in your newest version dealing with Weather Panel. Now, I did convert this to an OEM and put it in a custom 3.5 rom for the Apache. As part of the conversion, I tried to minimize the amount of copying that was necessary so it roms from \Windows instead of \Program Files. That said, I have not had any problems before the latest version.
Here is a screen shot of what is showing when I have the reg for Weather Panel enabled. As you can see, it moves the date to the bottom and is only displaying the forcasted temp with an incorrect "high temp". The actual forcasted temp at this time shoudl read --/65. Perhaps it is an incompatibility issue, but I was wondering how it reads the info from the WP data. Perhaps my version of WP is not the same as the one used to create the WP compatibility.
Sorry for the bad screehshot. I had to resize to post it. If you cannot read it, in the lower left it says "-9999/65"

Great program. Love it on my 6800.

Can anyone help direct me how to get slide2unlock to show up on my Today screen like a plugin so I only have to click once to execute it on my ppc6800?
Creating Today screen plugins doesn't look very easy.
This would be a nice feature and would make it similar to the 6800s original unlock app on the Today screen.

Just set it up to lock on wake (or idle I guess it is). Then, when you hit the power button and shut the phone off, it is locked when it comes back on.

I just installed this after having problems with some other locking apps and it's working great for me. I do have one question though. I couldn't read through the entire previous thread and I didn't see anything about this is the readme.
I see that I have slide.exe running all the time taking up 2.65mb of RAM. There's also iLock.exe taking up 15.90kb. It was my impression since iLock is in the Startup folder that it is what needs to be running to trigger slide which actually locks the device. So I killed the slide.exe process and tested, everything worked fine. However slide.exe showed back up among my running processes after locking the device.
So, should both processes be running all the time, and if so, why? If not, any idea what's going on?
Thanks again for the great app!

[Sept 14th]XML skinnable Today screen-No Mobile Shell or 3rd party apps required

No install required - No Mobile Shell required - No third party programs required - this replacement for your Today screen is fully contained - and fully FREE!
FOR ANY INTERESTED PARTIES I HAVE UPLOADED THE SOURCE CODE NOW TO THIS PROJECT AS I HAVE NO MORE TIME FOR IT.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE ANY OF IT AS YOU SEE FIT - HOWEVER IF YOU USE MY ALPHA TRANSPARENCY CODE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME CREDIT IN YOUR PROGRAM AND LET ME KNOW ABOUT IT!
Please note - this software is still under development and as such may contain bugs and empty pages until things are programmed - if this worries you or scares you please do not try my software!
{
"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"
}
Code:
Skin packs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=415563
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417423
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414699
Every resolution is supported. The two configuration files LANDSCAPE.XML and PORTRAIT.XML contain the screen size and button layout positions - if you have a differente size screen you can simply edit these two files to move the buttons around - full instructions are included in the XML file
So I have seen the great work that people have been doing here - and I absolutely love the themes from Greatbal - but the overhead from SPB (and having to have it installed) do not seem to justify the actual overhead.
I decided to start writing my own fully customizable fullscreen page - this will be updated as I add more features - and will post the executable for people to send and leave me feedback!
Transparencies are fully handled.
If you like the application and want to support me - you can do so with my Paypal link below - it is set to just $5 as I think this is plenty for anyone that so wishes to donate (all donations are going to be sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital here in the UK). THANKS!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...y_code=USD&lc=GB&bn=PP-BuyNowBF&charset=UTF-8
DONATIONS from (first three letters of each name only for security) : Guv Ata , Joh Sha , Han Fuc , Tim Cro , Lou B , Chr Car , Man Oso , Ace Ace , Bob BBQ , Mic Kat , Ric Pla , Dea Dic , Ali Ama , Pet Hah , Vin Mac , Con Whe
THANKS!!!!!!
FAQ:
Q. It crashes because of xxxxx
A. First try copying and running the files from system memory as some devices (HTC Touch) have issues resuming from standby with program running from the storage card. If the program still fails - edit the config.XML and select YES for errorreporting - then run the program - when it crashes post the errorreport text file here and I can try and help you.
Q. Why is there nothing on the calendar or music or blah blah page?
A. Because the app isnt finished yet - as clearly stated above! - more is being added
Q. What version of WM do I need?
A. 6.x - it does not work on WM5 or below
Q. How do I install it?
A. You dont! - simply copy all files to a folder on the device and run the EXE - that's it - no install - no uninstall - nothing changed on the device - no registry entries required.
Q. What is the default unlock sequence
A. 1 single guesture - ^ (you can change this on config.xml)
Q. Can I change stuff?
A. Yes - everything! - the landscape.xml and portrait.xml contain all the positions for the icons and layouts for the skin, while config.xml contains details about non-skin related options
Q. What Compact Framework do I need?
A. You need either 2.0 or better still 3.5 - unfortunately some custom rom cookers have not fully incorporated CF into their build and this may cause you problems - not just with my app but anything that uses CF. My only suggestion here is to try an updated (or different) base rom! - it works perfect with all the WWE builds with CF installed - so I know it's the rom
Q. I get a white screen when starting the program
A. This can be caused by two things - either you did not UNZIP all the files into a directory (this will contain the program files and TWO sub directories :- PNG and WAV) or it can be caused by a problem with the custom ROM you are running and due to the cooker not implementing the compact framework correctly - and the only solution to this is to use a different rom (this will affect all programs that try to access these portions of the CF not just mine)
Code:
TO DO :
* move contact loading to calendar thread
* AlarmNotifications for sms/email/phone/voicemail - repeating alert sound
* screen off button for tab 6 (temp)
* soft reset button for tab 6 (temp)
* extend missed notifys to 9
* MMS Status icon
* Vibrate on volume control
* Voicemail icon dial voicemail
* MP3 player integration
* Weather
* Flo style favourites launcher
* Add optional notify icons for additional email accounts
* BUG : current days appointments displayed in reverse order
* BUG : lock keys unlocks after system notification
* BUG : Fix font sizes for VGA devices
* LOTS MORE!
Code:
Changes :
V.276 - International fixes!
V.275 - Clock 12/24 hour selectable in config.xml - also clicking clock takes you to clocks/alarms
V.274 - Missing draw bottom line fixed
V.273 - Finger Friendly launcher
V.272 - Launcher code tidied up
V.271 - Optimized launchers starting programs
V.270 - Font fix for launcher page
V.269 - Launcher skinned and options available
V.268 - Launcher Main code implemented
V.267 - More Apps added to test launcher
V.266 - Launcher fix
V.265 - Dim screen options
V.264 - App launching begins!
V.263 - Lock fixes
V.262 - More locking checking
V.261 - Lock error checks added
V.260 - Calendar updated edition
V.259 - All 3 lock levels now implemented
V.258 - More configurable email/SMS icons
V.257 - A2DP icon added + launcher icon added (skinners need to update XML)
V.256 - Bow down to pressure edition
V.255 - All errors logged now
V.254 - Screen redraw routine modified
V.253 - screen update and refresh after rotation handled faster now (less/no white block)
V.252 - Power/lock code re-written - calendar code re-written
V.251 - Even more error reporting - will now report Drawing:xxxx with the name of the icon its attempting to draw - useful for crash reporting
V.250 - Locking code updated
V.249 - Even more error reporting
V.248 - More error reporting
V.247 - Fixed glitch with notify icons not displaying properly
V.246 - FLO test screens removed - skinners can test all pages now - graphics fix in PNG alpha routines - GFX look much better now
V.245 - Appointments back - more error trapping - unlock changed to single UP guestuere - calendar centralised
V.244 - Erorr logging to file
V.243 - Calendar temporarily removed to test crash fix
V.242 - Manual Lock icon added to page 6 (can be moved via XML to any pages)
V.241 - LockTastic!
V.240 - The lock for all edition :D (hopefully)
V.239 - Still fixing the SX66 power on :(
V.238 - Smartphone power detect routines added
V.237 - new flo crashes stopped - also for skinners errors in PNG load now displays which PNG is wrong
V.236 - Lock on power sorted?
V.235 - Page four contains debugging infro for power states
V.234 - Lock really is locked - no get around with phone key now
V.233 - Voicemail notify added - shows 1 if you have 1+ voicemails waiting
V.232 - Lock code reworked
V.231 - Lock page centralised, made more responsive, bugs squished
V.230 - Swish To Unlock Edition
V.229 - Image loading classes rewritten - loading should be faster and mem usage reduced
V.228 - The volume Icon working edition!
V.227 - Contacts test!
V.226 - more FLO adjustments - page 4 fixed
V.225 - the finger friendly flo edition!
V.224 - Flo speed in config.xml
V.223 - Guestures improved further - test pages for contacts on pages 4 + 5 - calendar fixed for not display highlighted day on next month

good work thanks

I'm not one to stifle innovation, but i'm curious how this is/will be different from something like RLToday
(both are full screen, and use XML for configuration)
http://rotlaus-software.de/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1171

RLToday:
1. vjtoggletodayiialpha to remove topbar and bottom bar.
2. vjokbutt / mortscript to have X/OK icon we you lanuch application.
3. Mortscript to have Signal, battery, Wifi, Bluetooth, Volume on our new customized topbar.
The program I am using is pure .NET - no mortscript, no vjtoggle required to create full screen
I intend to replace all the original functionality of the device where possible.
The one thing I cant stand is a beautiful today screen and when you press the "messages" button you get the bloody horrible white page with the message display - I intend this to replace the messaging, calendar and contacts sub pages and make them feel a lot nicer to use.
I am using the full API and some imported DLL calls to reference the information on the device directly instead of using scripting programs - and as such as you can see - it's tiny in size and runs very quickly!
I have also already managed to code left and right guestures for page swapping although they are in the code provided - the guestures currently do nothing.

looks VERY promising, will keep an eye on this thread!

this is indeed very promising n will help to reduce the use of multiple programs and plugins

Nice! Sounds like alot alot of work...hope you find somebody to help you ! GL !

Nice work
It looks nice and promising, keep up the good work. I wish I am good at art work.
Hopefully somebody with good art sense will help you. Good luck friend.

Sounds like a cool idea.
1. How did you replace the home screen?
2. iContact has a fairly portable titlebar module you could use... it's in C++ win32 though.

The home screen isnt actually replaced - it's still running behind - the key is to use the API's to adjust the window up and over the title bar and make my app foremost so it takes over.....you can see the start menu still working by pushing your "windows" soft key - the menu will still pop up bottom left - although I need to make the title bar visible again when my application loses focus - something to do.
The main screen is actually just a custom built graphic which is updated periodically - but that has events behind it that detect "zones" on the page for clickable areas - the page is re-drawn in the back buffer and then flipped to the main screen to prevent any flicker - currently the display is set to update every 5 seconds - need to assess battery performance based on update speed.
The advantage is that because the page is built up from "element" small graphics pieces that can be interchanged or replaced totally and also resized to anywhere on screen - the layout is completely changeable!

dazzlingdaz said:
The home screen isnt actually replaced - it's still running behind - the key is to use the API's to adjust the window up and over the title bar and make my app foremost so it takes over.....you can see the start menu still working by pushing your "windows" soft key - the menu will still pop up bottom left - although I need to make the title bar visible again when my application loses focus - something to do.
The main screen is actually just a custom built graphic which is updated periodically - but that has events behind it that detect "zones" on the page for clickable areas - the page is re-drawn in the back buffer and then flipped to the main screen to prevent any flicker - currently the display is set to update every 5 seconds - need to assess battery performance based on update speed.
The advantage is that because the page is built up from "element" small graphics pieces that can be interchanged or replaced totally and also resized to anywhere on screen - the layout is completely changeable!
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Oh, in that case, you could make the carrier, battery, signal strength, etc., configurable too!

They already are! - download the program and try - the icons at the top are all png/jpg/gif files in the PNG directory and the size and position of the icons at the top can be configured through the XML file in the application directory
<OperatorTextX>0</OperatorTextX> <X location of operator text
<OperatorTextY>0</OperatorTextY> <Y location of operator text
<OperatorTextSize>7</OperatorTextSize> <operator text size
<SignalX>155</SignalX> <signal strength x pos
<SignalY>0</SignalY> <signal strength y pos
<SignalW>25</SignalW> <signal strength width
<SignalH>10</SignalH> <signal strength height
But still everything that is included up to now - is all within 55K!

dazzlingdaz said:
They already are! - download the program and try - the icons at the top are all png/jpg/gif files in the PNG directory and the size and position of the icons at the top can be configured through the XML file in the application directory
<OperatorTextX>0</OperatorTextX> <X location of operator text
<OperatorTextY>0</OperatorTextY> <Y location of operator text
<OperatorTextSize>7</OperatorTextSize> <operator text size
<SignalX>155</SignalX> <signal strength x pos
<SignalY>0</SignalY> <signal strength y pos
<SignalW>25</SignalW> <signal strength width
<SignalH>10</SignalH> <signal strength height
But still everything that is included up to now - is all within 55K!
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Hope you can keep working on this as it is quite promising.

sounds good, a new fullscreen skinnable gui that needs no other apps. i only know two really good ones: mobile shell and pointui. pointui has a batteryproblem and isnt skinnable and mobile shell isnt freeware hard to skin.
But you will have a lot of work man. thanks and good luck.

Ok - am going to leave the rest of status icons for the moment - I have all the API references for Bluetooth, GPRS, Edge HDSPA etc to see if they are active or not and will put them in in due course.
Next I am going to work on the new "send SMS" screen - this is going to be a total replacement for the horrible white screen sender - much more like the diamond SMS screen - but I found that to run really slowly on my Kaiser (under the mobile shell) - so will hopefully be making a much quicker version!
First thing to do is the screen layout - again the size and position of the entry box and the name box and the background will be customizable through the XML - yes - I am making everything move/sizeable lol.
Next will capturing the keyboard input to the boxes and finally using the SMS API to send the mesage and return to the main screen.

Looks promising, I'll be checkin this out the next days.
Keep up the good work!

wow this is amazing...one question will the sms program be a replacement threaded style ap or just to send? If this becomes something like point ui but with complete control that would be awesome. keep up the good work.

I intend a full SMS replacement UI - the SMS sender screen is already done and will be uplaoded shortly - the SMS history will also be completely re-written to be able to be viewed threaded or non threaded - however you want to see it! (hopefully)

thinkin of flash integration?

No plans for flash - but I can play flash moives through the .net framework - although - my aim to make a fast replacement.
Please see the latest version for bringing up the SMS screen - it is INSTANT - makes you wonder what MS is doing with their screen and why it's so slow at loading