Hi,
I'm the developer of edgeTile, an OblyTile alternative for Windows 10 that allows users to create and pin custom Start Menu Tiles for executables, links, store apps, files, folder and websites. The app includes also a bunch of useful utilities such as Tile Backups support, Icons packs and a MS URIs cheat sheet.
The app supports also desktop apps launch without using any annoying external proxy apps. This is possible due to edgeTile currently participating to the Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial) Program.
edgeTile is free and is available on Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile.
You can find the app here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/edgetile/9nblggh20dz9
{
"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"
}
Last, if you find any bugs feel free to contact me.
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @francibon93
francibon93 said:
The app supports also desktop apps launch without using any annoying external proxy apps.*
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @francibon93
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run desktop apps (games, programs) failed. It would be great to add transparency for the background tiles. otherwise, very good
Not launching .EXE
It does not start .EXE, both executable and setups, regardless of whether it is in the programs folder or in other folders. Other files start normally.
Note: Tested with and without the desktop proxy. EdgeTile v.2.2.7.0.
For the lovers of the tiles, my profile in DA, I make several tiles for several programs: vcferreira.deviantart.com
Could you maybe add support for transparent backgrounds?
francibon93 said:
Hi,
I'm the developer of edgeTile, an OblyTile alternative for Windows 10 that allows users to create and pin custom Start Menu Tiles for executables, links, store apps, files, folder and websites. The app includes also a bunch of useful utilities such as Tile Backups support, Icons packs and a MS URIs cheat sheet.
The app supports also desktop apps launch without using any annoying external proxy apps. This is possible due to edgeTile currently participating to the Desktop Bridge (Project Centennial) Program.
edgeTile is free and is available on Windows 10 Desktop and Mobile.
You can find the app here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/edgetile/9nblggh20dz9
Last, if you find any bugs feel free to contact me.
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @francibon93
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Great app! Is there a way for your app not to automatically pop up and close every time I start a program that I have edited its icon of?
Pinning desktop tiles doesn't seem to work on my system (Windows 10 Creators Update, build 15063). Here's what I'm trying to launch:
Code:
"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py"
Here's what I've tried feeding to edgeTile as a target:
"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py" (as above, verbatim)
edgeTile:"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py" (an edgeTile: URI, as recommended by your URI lists)
The "enable desktop applications" box was ticked for both values. In the end, the only thing that actually worked was unticking that box and launching "tilecreator://network-auth", using my old TileCreator proxy application.
Clearly this is not the intended behavior, so what's going on?
lavacano201014 said:
Pinning desktop tiles doesn't seem to work on my system (Windows 10 Creators Update, build 15063). Here's what I'm trying to launch:
Code:
"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py"
Here's what I've tried feeding to edgeTile as a target:
"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py" (as above, verbatim)
edgeTile:"C:\Python36\python.exe" "E:\tools\network-auth.py" (an edgeTile: URI, as recommended by your URI lists)
The "enable desktop applications" box was ticked for both values. In the end, the only thing that actually worked was unticking that box and launching "tilecreator://network-auth", using my old TileCreator proxy application.
Clearly this is not the intended behavior, so what's going on?
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Not sure if this will help, but when trying to get certain games to run with command line parameters, I create a shortcut with what I need -- for example, G:\Quake\quake.exe -width 1920 -height 1080 -- and then Copy as Path. That lets edgeTile run it just fine.
Amillennialist said:
Not sure if this will help, but when trying to get certain games to run with command line parameters, I created a shortcut with what I needed -- for example, G:\Quake\quake.exe -width 1920 -height 1080 -- and then Copied as Path. That let edgeTile run it just fine.
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Sory but can you explain how to run .exe or shortcuts ? It seems all good when I try but when I click the tile nothing happens but it's open folders well.
ambc said:
Sory but can you explain how to run .exe or shortcuts ? It seems all good when I try but when I click the tile nothing happens but it's open folders well.
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1) Create a shortcut to the game.
2) Highlight the shortcut and then Copy as Path.
3) In edgeTile, paste that path into LAUNCHER Uri. (Example: "C:\Assets\Quake.lnk")
4) Check Enable Desktop Executables Launch.
5) Select Launch target with URI (URLs and MS URIs).
Good luck!
Amillennialist said:
1) Create a shortcut to the game.
2) Highlight the shortcut and then Copy as Path.
3) In edgeTile, paste that path into LAUNCHER Uri. (Example: "C:\Assets\Quake.lnk")
4) Check Enable Desktop Executables Launch.
5) Select Launch target with URI (URLs and MS URIs).
Good luck!
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Thanks for reply. Nop still the same its open a blue window than nothing
ambc said:
Sory but can you explain how to run .exe or shortcuts ? It seems all good when I try but when I click the tile nothing happens but it's open folders well.
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ambc said:
Thanks for reply. Nop still the same its open a blue window than nothing
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Are you trying to launch a Steam game? Have you run it yet from the Steam client? Some games are picky that way.
No funciona con Photoshop CC 2018.
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2018\Photoshop.exe
Photoshop CC 2018 no se inicia. ¿Que hago?
ViniciusKTZ1580 said:
It does not start .EXE, both executable and setups, regardless of whether it is in the programs folder or in other folders. Other files start normally.
Note: Tested with and without the desktop proxy. EdgeTile v.2.2.7.0.
For the lovers of the tiles, my profile in DA, I make several tiles for several programs: vcferreira.deviantart.com
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So for exe what works is if you :
Launch target as file, select the file, then enable launch as target with URI and tick to enable desktop exec launch - works for me.
I'm having similar issues, specifically with GOG Galaxy games and getting them to open with the Galaxy app (to get achievements, sync cloud saves, etc). If I open up a shortcut to one, I get something like this as the path:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1421064427 /path="C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Sunless Sea"
If I try pasting that into edgetile as a URI, nothing happens.
I noticed there's a special URI for launching executables with arguments,
Code:
edgetile:{path to executable followed by arguments}
But if I try "edgetile:{"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1421064427 /path="C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Sunless Sea"}" it still doesn't work. Any ideas?
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Got it to work with the Copy as Path thing! Took a little research. Here's an expanded version of the directions for those who don't recognize that command:
1. Create or find a shortcut that does what you want your tile to do.
2. If you made it, put it somewhere you want it. If it's already in the Start menu, try right clicking, hovering over "more" and then "Open file location."
2. Hold down the shift key and right click the shortcut.
3. You should now see the option "Copy as path" in the context menu. If you don't, you probably weren't holding down shift.
4. Open up Edgetile, and paste what you've copied into the place for the Uri
5. Check "Enable Desktop Executables Launch"
Voila! Works great for GOG Galaxy games.
Sorry to pull this thread up again, but i'm still not able to launch any .exe Files.
I'm on latest Windows 10 1903, installed edgeTile from the Store.
I tried any combination of Path, with all Launch Options. I tried with a plain path, with "Path" and with edgeTile:. None seem to work. They either show the edgeTile splash and then nothing happens, or i get the error "The uri associated with this Tile is invalid!"
I tried with Steam Games, Discord, two Browsers and some random stuff i had lying arround. Any Tipps to get this working?
I can also confirm that edgeTile simply will not open any executables at all. Not by lnk path, not by exe path, not using "edgeTile:" prefix. Nada.
in the microsoft store it says:
If you don't want to see edgeTile splashscreen when launching a tile on Desktop you just need to drag edgeTile window to the border of the screen. By doing so this setting will be saved for next tile launch until you move the window again.
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how exactly is this? I drag the edgetile to the border of the screen, but every time open the apps pinned by edgetile, the splashscreen still pop up
EdgeTile Creators still works
robross0606 said:
I can also confirm that edgeTile simply will not open any executables at all. Not by lnk path, not by exe path, not using "edgeTile:" prefix. Nada.
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In EdgeTile Creators:
-Create a shortcut to the file you want to run.
-Right click on that shortcut and Copy Path.
-Paste that into the Launcher: Path field and select Launch as File/Executable.
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Hey everyone...
I looked around for at least an hour and cant find anything to do what I want. I have the HTC Fuze and want to change some of the icons for the programs installed.
Is there a way to actually change the icons for a specific program in windows mobile 6.1 or is there a program that will make it idiot proof?
Thanks!
_http://www.s-k-tools.com/index.html?sksmgr/m_sksmgr.html
filament said:
_http://www.s-k-tools.com/index.html?sksmgr/m_sksmgr.html
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Well... that was quick! Thanks I'll give this a try!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=474346
Looking for a similar program to change icons.
On internet explorer I have a favorite link. Is there a way to change the icon only on that link and not all the others. How could this happen?
Example: (www.yahoo.com) save as favorite. Change internet favorite icon to a Yahoo! Icon and put it in programs.
If possible would like to use several links.
Hello
Hello, i have problem regarding this topic... i have Sony Ericsson Xperia X1i with original ROM (WM 6.1) I have tried many things and none worked... all i need is to know a way to change icons on /Storage Card/ folder, generic folders icon (all folders that does not contain icon.lnk) link to File Explorer, Programs, Settings (names might vary, as i am not using english version of WM, also sorry my poor english )
Any ideas are welcome! Thank you!
Try jwmd icon changer, it's free and it works great for me. It allows you to change most icons, including folders, prgrams and I believe settings.
Thanks for reply, but it was not helpful, i aleready tried this app, it is WM 6,5 only, and as i mentioned, i have WM 6,1
What about CSMI?
google gave me crappy results (since CSMI could mean many things)... any link to download?
by the way, greetings from Southern Bohemia, i'm from CZE too
EDIT: I found it at last, but it works only with start menu entries and also very likely to be incompatible with WM 6.1... I suspect i need to directly edit registry, i am familiar with registry edits, but exploring whole registry entry by entry would take too long, i am even unsure if i should search in HKCR or in HKLM... i am looking for someone more experienced who know where to look
or, the last thing that might help, to find a way how to edit icons directly in \windows\shell32.dll, but WM seems to be eager to protect system DLLs such as this one from my passion to modify, modify and ... wait for it... MODIFY
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start
there is no such key in WM 6.1... at least not in my phone...
It is interesting.
There seems to be two completely different ways of changing and assigning icons to shortcuts, at least in WM 6.5. These apps each only seem to deal with one of the ways, it might be nice if they could do both.
The way SK Tools Shortcut Manager works (which could also be done manually) is by adding to the end of the program .lnk file in the Start Menu, starting with a question mark, then the name of the .dll file the desired icon is in, and the number of the icon.
CSMI and JWMD Icon Changer (I like CSMI a little better, but they have the same result), don't deal with DLLs at all. You have to have .png or .jpg individual icon files, many of which you can download in collections here on XDA. These icons are not specified in the shortcut itself, but in the registry.
Could someone explain--why are there these two totally different ways of assigning icons to program shortcuts? For what purposes might one be better than the other?
If any of the developers of the icon changer apps are reading, why not include both methods in your program?
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I have another question about icons for .lnk files. Usually, when one creates a .lnk file to a particular document, the icon that displays for that .lnk is the one for the default program that opens that type of document. That makes sense, and that has usually been my experience.
However, I created a .lnk shortcut to a particular Microsoft Reader document, a .lit file. I thought the icon displayed for this shortcut, would be the same as for Microsoft Reader. But instead, I got the blank Windows no-icon icon. Why?
Changing PPC icons using your PC and
Hello all,
This is my way of changing icons while sitting behind my Personal Computer ;
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"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"
}
nueShortcutMaker is a desktop tool for quickly making Windows CE style shortcuts. It features custom icon and argument support, as well as an option to directly communicate, open and write shortcuts to a device connected via ActiveSync. You can also drag and drop shortcuts into it, and it will automatically open the existing parameters for you.
Then when I'm not behind the PC I use these fine free tools ;
EXPLORER ADDiN TO SHOW LARGE FiNGER FRiENDLY iCONS;
ExtendedFileExplorerExt - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=677854
To view the icons their offset nr I use dotFred's Task Switcher by going to
Settings - Action - Add application to "iconize" - Then I pick just an *.exe and a preferred library (*.dll / *.icl (Icon Library) see the attached icl packs below).
From the Cambridge Computer Corporation (among several other free utils) I use their vxShortCut Creator.
Shortcut can be created in any location
Command line data can be included
Low memory usage, only 13kb
JSPA Program Manager v3.10
• Summary: JSPA Program Manager allows you to manage your programs(shortcut links) in start menu on Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.5 Smartphone.
Link Creator v1.10
• Summary: Simple application, that creates the link to any file/application and then puts that link to Windows\Start Menu\Programs or any other selected by You folder
SoftKey manager
• Summary: A freeware SoftKey Editor for Windows Mobile, allowing you to change the defaults of your Today screen softkeys.
After having made a Hard Reset you have to reinstall all programs if you have previously installed them in the memory card. Often it is sufficient to recreate the shortcut in the start menu. ShortCutCreator helps you to recover the exe files and to recreate the desired shortcut.
LnkMe
• Summary: Call shortcut files with just a few steps when you Create an SMS.
A thread I start some time ago : Create shortcuts to Feature Settings and Applications manually
View Program Files; folderview.exe Unzip and put this file in you programs folder and you will be able to add it to htc home
View Settings; htcSettings.exe Unzip and put the file in you programs folder and you will be able to add it to htc home
WM6.5+ Settings Menu back via;
[APP] MySettings - easy access to ctrpnl items (old settings panel)
icon_viewer.zip (4.5 KB) Use Icon Viewer to view icons one by one
ICLpack1.zip (4.38 MB)
ICLpack2.zip (4.28 MB)
Something totally different and a little Off Topic ;
DotNetResourcesExtract v1.01
DotNetResourcesExtract (NirSoft) is a small utility that scan dll/exe files of .NET applications on your PC (plus transferred files), and extract all .NET embedded resources (bitmaps, gif, ico, HTML files, and so on) stored in them into the folder that you specify. c# source code is available.
Have fun
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Senax
Well, here it is, the first beta of the first iApps release!
You can read about the iApps open source dev team here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486618
iLaunch is a finger-friendly applications launcher for Windows Mobile PocketPC phones. It's easily skinnable, intuitive, and could be used instead of the standard Windows Mobile Start Menu.
{
"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"
}
It is based on iContact (supbro version) source code, available here:
http://supware.net/iContact
iContact is used as a "scrollable framework" for applications that will have the same look and feel: the same iContact original skins will be included by default: "default" and "iPhone". The "default" skin will have a diamond-like look and feel, and the "iphone" skin will be designed to be as similar to the iPhone look as possible.
iLaunch settings can be found in the Windows Mobile system settings menu. A soft reboot may be required after installing iLaunch before the iLaunch settings icon will appear in the menu.
iLaunch is built around this idea:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428064
So iLaunch gives you 5 tabs that can be linked to 5 folders under "Windows\Start Menu"
By default the folders (but you can rename or change them) are:
- Office Mobile
- Multimedia
- Programs
- Connections
- System Tools
Each tab shows a scrollable list of links that you can use to start applications.
You can also use StartButton to replace the default Start Menu with iLaunch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486712
iLaunch tabs can be customized with the language file located in "program files\iLaunch".
By default you find here "english.lng", which can be used a base for transaltions
There is a "+" button in the top right side, near the title of the tab:
as for now it does nothing, but the code to make it work will be ready for the next beta!
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Quick Start
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iLaunch is based on tabs: each tab gets its linked programs from a folder on the device.
Please remember also that this is the first beta, so there are some things that will be better in the next releases
As for now:
1. You have to create up to 5 folders in your "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
A quick way to do this is using the cab linked above, but you can do it as you want.
2. You have to copy links to programs/applications inside the created folders.
A very handy tool to do this is Total Commander, but you can do it with any file manager.
3. Then you need to "update" the tab: if you click on the tab icon (while the tab is already selected) the
list of links is updated.
4. It is possible to change the name of the folders editing the english.lng file.
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The source code is available through Svn at GoogleCode:
http://code.google.com/p/ilaunch2/
iLaunch is a beta release, so please tell us about bugs/requests/etc!
Did we forget anything? Oh, yes... where is the Paypal button?
It's hard to believe, but the Paypal link is not a required feature of Xda!
So, if you really want to thank us for our work, go here instead:
http://www.emergency.it/index.php?ln=En
They will use your money way much better than we ever could...
Installed it and hooked it right away to my start button. Only files in the "multimedia" category show up. Other categories are all empty. Do i have to add them manually?
/edit: Oops... forgot to mention that it looks great and runs smoothly.
Syd159 said:
Installed it and hooked it right away to my start button. Only files in the "multimedia" category show up. Other categories are all empty. Do i have to add them manually?
/edit: Oops... forgot to mention that it looks great and runs smoothly.
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Thanks
You have to create the folders, like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428064
And then add your links to the folders.
Next beta will have different ways to add links to the tabs
wow! it's very fast! great project! good work!
Nice app! Working smoothly on a WVGA Toshiba G900. I noticed just one bug so far (and probably a known one) - the program doesn't adapt to landscape. It's just displayed in a 640x640 square after rotating screen (besides that, works fine). After going back to portrait, it looks as it should.
As for feature requests/proposals:
* some basic task manager would be nice to have (browsing, switching and closing tasks - like QuickMenu)
* command line parameters to launch the program with different tabs open (especially the task manager tab, if implemented) should be useful
* this one might be a long shot but hey, who knows - maybe someone will like it? So, how about having one tab with nothing but a text field in it. As you type, a list of applications and applets from entire start menu containing the typed string in their name is displayed below the textfield. So typing "Wi" would display a list with "Wi-Fi" control panel applet, "Wireless manager" and "Windows media player". Typing in "Not" would cause "Notepad", "New Note" and "OneNote Mobile" to pop up. Something like a PC program Launchy. It shouldn't be much harder to implement than an alphabetical list of all apps in the start menu, but much easier to navigate. And easier still if the SIP popped up when you open this tab (preferably configurable behavior - some devices have a hardware keyboard after all).
Anyway, i hope this app grows into a real Start Menu, or even better - QuickMenu replacement
Thanks works perfect on my Touch Pro
allelimo said:
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You have to create the folders, like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428064
And then add your links to the folders.
Next beta will have different ways to add links to the tabs
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Is that folder creation cab absolutly necessary for use with this app, or was that specifically in syd's situation?
great work by the way
mr_deimos said:
Nice app! Working smoothly on a WVGA Toshiba G900. I noticed just one bug so far (and probably a known one) - the program doesn't adapt to landscape. It's just displayed in a 640x640 square after rotating screen (besides that, works fine). After going back to portrait, it looks as it should.
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Thanks for the info: we don't have a WVGA device for testing but there should be a WVGA emulator in WM 6.1 Sdk, we just need to donwload it
As for feature requests/proposals:
* some basic task manager would be nice to have (browsing, switching and closing tasks - like QuickMenu)
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There is something like this in the todo list...
* command line parameters to launch the program with different tabs open (especially the task manager tab, if implemented) should be useful
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Already there (there are some undocumented features, but it is only the first beta...!)
tab #1: "-office"
tab #2: "-multimedia"
tab #3: "-applications"
tab #4: "-connections"
tab #5: "-system"
* this one might be a long shot but hey, who knows - maybe someone will like it? So, how about having one tab with nothing but a text field in it. As you type, a list of applications and applets from entire start menu containing the typed string in their name is displayed below the textfield. So typing "Wi" would display a list with "Wi-Fi" control panel applet, "Wireless manager" and "Windows media player". Typing in "Not" would cause "Notepad", "New Note" and "OneNote Mobile" to pop up. Something like a PC program Launchy. It shouldn't be much harder to implement than an alphabetical list of all apps in the start menu, but much easier to navigate. And easier still if the SIP popped up when you open this tab (preferably configurable behavior - some devices have a hardware keyboard after all).
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I don't think this could work without a real full-size hardware keyboard, but we'll think about it!
I'm getting an issue on my Omnia where i have to spam any buttons on the multiple times before it registers.
It most defintely isn't lag as when i press it once and leave it for 5 mins it still doesn’t changes tabs, but spamming it like 3 times in a second changes to another tab.
Bismar said:
I'm getting an issue on my Omnia where i have to spam any buttons on the multiple times before it registers.
It most defintely isn't lag as when i press it once and leave it for 5 mins it still doesn’t changes tabs, but spamming it like 3 times in a second changes to another tab.
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I'm very sorry but I can't understand what you mean, could you try to explain further?
allelimo said:
Thanks
You have to create the folders, like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428064
And then add your links to the folders.
Next beta will have different ways to add links to the tabs
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No luck.
Programs don't show up. Not even after a softreset. I will meddle with iLaunch today.
Thanks again.
Syd159 said:
No luck.
Programs don't show up. Not even after a softreset. I will meddle with iLaunch today.
Thanks again.
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I'm writing a "howto: quick start", I'll add it to the first post as soon as possible
allelimo said:
I'm very sorry but I can't understand what you mean, could you try to explain further?
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Ok you know how at the very bottom, there's the bar with multiple icons, that leads to the applications, multimedia, office mobile etc tabs?
Those buttons for some weird reason only respond on my omnia with a minimum of two taps, that is i have to tap the same button twice or more in a second for it to respond and change to the said tab.
All the tabs except for the office mobile tabs are blank as well, so i doubt its trying to load the tab contents.
"Howto: quick start" added to the first post.
Bismar said:
Ok you know how at the very bottom, there's the bar with multiple icons, that leads to the applications, multimedia, office mobile etc tabs?
Those buttons for some weird reason only respond on my omnia with a minimum of two taps, that is i have to tap the same button twice or more in a second for it to respond and change to the said tab.
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This is very strange, unfortunately I don't have an Omnia to test, but I've never seen this problem before
All the tabs except for the office mobile tabs are blank as well, so i doubt its trying to load the tab contents.
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See the "Quick start" added to the first post.
crazaytalent said:
Is that folder creation cab absolutly necessary for use with this app, or was that specifically in syd's situation?
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The folder creation cab is not necessary, it is just a quick way to create some folders in the right place!
But you have to create some folders (and then put some links inside them) which will be linked to iLaunch's tabs: you can do this in the way you prefer - personally I use Total Commander
For more details, see "Quick start" added to the first post.
great work by the way
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Thanks
Thanks for the "Quick: How to". Works great.
Is it possible to place source code here?
Monk Eastman said:
Is it possible to place source code here?
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The source code is available via Svn at GoogleCode:
http://code.google.com/p/ilaunch2/
You can use a Svn client like TortoiseSVN (free and opensource):
http://tortoisesvn.net/
Using Svn is so much better than uploading an (outdated) zip with the source
(and if you want to join the dev team pm me!)
Hi allelimo
If the program is only for English Roms?
Code:
[B] // localized start menu/programs folder[/B]
// localized folder name (from language file)
The new TFL3D on the Diamond 2 is a huge improvement over the old one I have on the Touch Pro.
However one really nagging thing is that the Start Menu replacement screen, although easy to use doesn't have enough slots in there. Also selecting 'All Programs' isn't effective if one has a hundred or more programs, since it's not categorized.
For example I would rather havea button to show all program dealing with the Phone/SMS features. A group for all games. Group for all GPS stuff etc.. Right now it's one big mess of mismash.
Any workaround to this? Either provide more program icon slots in the start menu, or better have a shortcut to Groups so once can place several programs under a group(folder).
Hope to find an answer as I wouldn't want to neglect the touchflo.
thanks
you could use a program such as resco or total commander to make folders and move all your programs into the appropriate folders.
The icons you see in the start menu are only shortcuts, so moving them around will have no effect on the running of the applications.
The location to look at to organise all this on your phone is
\windows\start menu\programs
I think you misunderstood mobiler..
What he wants is to either have more slots in the HTC start menu (maybe possible) or have programs organised in folders under "all programs"
I'm having a similar problem. I'm looking for someone who can point out a link to the original windows' programs list. Then I can put a shortcut in HTC's start menu.. rather than using the confusing "all programs"
so what you want is to have more slots available when you press start. That's what the guy wants ... I never use more than 9 ...
MasK said:
I think you misunderstood mobiler..
What he wants is to either have more slots in the HTC start menu (maybe possible) or have programs organised in folders under "all programs"
I'm having a similar problem. I'm looking for someone who can point out a link to the original windows' programs list. Then I can put a shortcut in HTC's start menu.. rather than using the confusing "all programs"
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Yes. That's EXACTLY what I mean. Please tell me if you found any solution.
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so what you want is to have more slots available when you press start. That's what the guy wants ... I never use more than 9 ...
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Yes.
Or to have shortcuts to program groups.
Like one slot for all GPS programs. one slot for all Phone programs, one slot for all games.. etc..
Or at least it would have been also easier to have the 'All Programs' long list organized into groups.
see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535730 - if I understood corectly (read about 4 times to get the idea ...), this provides 4 columns instead of 3 in the start menu, meaning that you will have 32 slots instead of 24. Be careful, there are bugs.
georgeono said:
see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535730 - if I understood corectly (read about 4 times to get the idea ...), this provides 4 columns instead of 3 in the start menu, meaning that you will have 32 slots instead of 24. Be careful, there are bugs.
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Thanks, I read it, but too bugy to use.
Organizing TF3D Start Menu
There is another solution to organize your Start Menu better, but its not very convenient as you have to manually change the registry and .
I added folders to my TF3D Start Menu for different categories. When you click on a folder you see the programs that belong to that category, but only in a list, not in the same view as on the Start Menu. See my screenshots to understand better.
{
"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",
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1st step:
Create Folders in Windows\Start Menu\Programs. I used Backup, Configuration, Games, Navigation
2nd step:
Copy the links of the programs you want to have under Backup, Configuration, ... from Windows\Start Menu\Programs into the folder you want to see programs
3rd step:
You need a registry editor to add these folders to your TF3D Start Menu.
The entries are stored under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher.
You will see there keys named 0 to 23. 0 is for the tab that is on the top left of the start menu, 1 is for the tab in the top middle, 3 is the tab in the second row left side, and so on.
Before you change anything here check on which tabs you want to have the folders in the Start Menu. For me it was 12, 13 and 14.
Open the key that you want to be your folder on. There are 5 entries, (Default), DispName, IconPath, IsReadOnly and Path.
DispName and Path are the two you have to change.
In DispName you enter the name you want to see in the Start Menu, e.g. "Navigation".
In Path you enter the path to the folder, e.g. "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Navigation"
4th step:
Close the registry editor and do a SoftReset. Then you will see the folders in the Start Menu.
Additional tips (Not tested by me):
To change the picture of the folder in Start Menu there are 2 possibilities.
1
Put a file named icon.lnk into the folder. The file should link to the picture. For the games folder it is shelres.dll,-8229.
2
Put the link to the picture into the registry entry IconPath
The first tabs on your Start Menu are protected. If you want to place something else there, change the registry entry of 0, 1, 2 and/or 3 IsReadOnly from the value 1 to 0 and you can delete them in TF3D Start Menu and assign other applications to them.
.............EDIT: OOppps, it seems that fellow member "BeeGee_Tokyo" was a few seconds faster than me!!!! He also provided pics to make it easier. Well done!..........................
I feel exactly the same. Tried the 4 rows option but didn't like it at all.
What I did was this:
1. by using Total Commander or Resco Explorer (for R.E. make sure that in the settings you enabled the viewing of all files), go to Windows\Start Menu\Programs and you will see all your installed program's shortcuts in there (all the ones you see when you press "all programs"), and create folders in there and move the program shortcuts into the appropriate folders. For example my Programs folder has folders named "System Tools", "Connection Utils", "Utilities", Multimedia", "Office", "Games" etc, with the appropriate program shortcuts inside each folder. Do not leave any program shortcuts in the Programs folder
2. By using a registry editor (search for one), create an entry in the start menu for every folder (see instructions below)
Now you have shortcuts for each folder, and if you press one (ie Games) it opens the folder with the appropriate program shortcuts in it (ie all my games shortcuts that I moved in there from the programs folder in windows).
The method for creating the shortcuts in the start menu through registry, is found on another thread in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=508120 , and kudos goes to "prdic" in post 5.
In my example, one registry entry (the "games" one) looks like this:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\14
DispName Games
IconPath
IsReadOnly 0
Path \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\
christis said:
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The method for creating the shortcuts in the start menu through registry, is found on another thread in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=508120 , and kudos goes to "prdic" in post 5.
In my example, one registry entry (the "games" one) looks like this:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\14
DispName Games
IconPath
IsReadOnly 0
Path \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\
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thanks for adding the credits, my sources are the same, was just too lazy to search for the threads and members.
Thank both of you guys!
Excellent Explanation.
Pitty it would take a lot of messing around with the registry Which is not a problem for me but just terribly time consuming But I guess that is exactly what I was looking for. So thanks again. I will try this once I have some free time
hi there,
when i try to link to a directory (or a link to a directory) and klick on that link i always get an error message saying the file can't be opened. It's not signed or on of its components can't be found.
i also get that error when i choose a link to a directory via touchflo's "Add".
any idea why? is my touchflo to old? (stock rom from o2 germany)
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hi there,
when i try to link to a directory (or a link to a directory) and klick on that link i always get an error message saying the file can't be opened. It's not signed or on of its components can't be found.
i also get that error when i choose a link to a directory via touchflo's "Add".
any idea why? is my touchflo to old? (stock rom from o2 germany)
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It should work. Double check if the path is entered correct, that is my only guess. Can you post what you entered in the registry?
Excellent tips there.
Thanks!
However, I feel that Manila start menu will open any folder, but dump every shortcut in root AND subfolders together.. So there's no way to have folders in the list view.
Anyways.. is there a way I can link it to WM's default programs list?
MasK said:
Excellent tips there.
Thanks!
However, I feel that Manila start menu will open any folder, but dump every shortcut in root AND subfolders together.. So there's no way to have folders in the list view.
Anyways.. is there a way I can link it to WM's default programs list?
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Not sure what you mean with "dump every shortcut in root AND subfolders".
As you can see in my screenshot, when I click on Navigation in Start Menu, I see only the links in the folder Navigation.
For the WM's default program list, the path you enter in the registry would be \windows\Start Menu I guess.
Dear BeeGee, I linked your 'tutorial' to the rollup thread
Thanks for your contribution! much appreciated, works like a charm
jeutie said:
Dear BeeGee, I linked your 'tutorial' to the rollup thread
Thanks for your contribution! much appreciated, works like a charm
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Thanks, will try to stay helpfull.
BeeGee_Tokyo said:
It should work. Double check if the path is entered correct, that is my only guess. Can you post what you entered in the registry?
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Hi there, thank you for your reply.
i tried to specify a path with and without ending \ or links to that directory, eg:
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele\
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele.lnk
The correct icon of the games-folder (spiele == games) is always shown, but a click always gives the error.
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Hi there, thank you for your reply.
i tried to specify a path with and without ending \ or links to that directory, eg:
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele\
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele
\Windows\Startmenü\Programme\Spiele.lnk
The correct icon of the games-folder (spiele == games) is always shown, but a click always gives the error.
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I tried it on my Topaz with the following registry entries:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\19]
"Path"="\windows\Startmenü\programme\spiele"
"DispName"="Spiele"
"IconPath"=""
"IsReadOnly"=dword:00000000
and it works.
I exported the registry key and attached it here. It will put the Spiele folder on tab 19 in the TF3D Start Menu. Unzip it and copy the 19.reg on your phone, and install it (I use Resco File Explorer to install). If you want to change the tab number, open the .reg file with a text editor and change the 19 to the tab number you want.
If this is not working on your Topaz, it might be a problem with Manila. My Manila is 2.0.38149.0 (shown at About on Settings tab)
TypeNote V0.9.8.1 - Updated 19. October 2009
A simple application for taking notes, sorted by category.
I made this for my HTC Diamond, but it should resize to fit most screen sizes.
Functions:
- List of categories
- Auto open Category (open your favorite category on startup)
- List of notes
- Cut, Copy and Past text
- Select All text
- Search and replace text
- Insert current date
- Insert current time
- Portable Application (Settings are saved in program folder)
- all notes saved as separate text files in its categories folder.
- portrait and landscape
- Scans TypeNote\Notes\ or user specified location for folders that contain .txt files.
- Export notes (all)
- Custom Save/Read destination
- Files from 'root' will be added in "Main" category".
-- This can be switched on/off in Settings.
- Hide/Show buttons and title while editing notes (gives more screen-space for editing)
- Open files with the 'Open With' function in file manager (only when program is not already started)
- auto show keyboard (on/off)
- Animation can be switched on/off
- Warning "note already exist" can be switched on/off
- Place buttons (save, Cancel, Delete) above the keyboard (no need to close keyboard to see the buttons)
--- Only in portrait for VGA/QVGA++ screens.
- Bugfix, paste-function now scrolls back to cursor position in large files. fixed.
- Bugfix. font size to small cause crash. fixed.
Version 0.9.8.1
Auto open category (usefull if you often use one category more often than others)
Hide buttons and title while editing.. gives more space for text.
Portable application (does not require re-install if folder moved and system re-installed)
Open files from file explorer(open with), (only if program is not already started)
If custom folder is used, files from root will be added in "Main" category.
Animation can be switched on/off
Warning "note already exist" can be switched on/off
Place buttons (save, Cancel, Delete) above the keyboard (no need to close keyboard to see the buttons)
{
"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"
}
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HISTORY
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Version 0.9.5
Export notes (all)
Custom save/read destination
Auto show keyboard (on/off)
Cut text
Select All Text
Search and Replace text
Hide/Show buttons while editing notes
copy/past bug fixed.. cursor no longer moves to top
[
Version 0.9.2
No longer uses .net 3.5.. now runs on .net 2
Categories, with management
Add new
Rename
Delete
All notes separated by category (for ex. \Notes\ToDo\Shopping.txt)
Reads all .txt files from folders in \Notes instead of using a list-file.
Lists are sorted alphabetically.
Text in note can be temporarily resized to better fit the screen (makes it easier to type in landscape mode)
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Installation
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Download and install the cab on your device.
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Download from MegaUpload
looks very nice..
does it supports scribling a note with the stylus?
Thank you
At the moment it's not possible to draw with stylus..
Just gave you a little link love over at fuzemobility.com, mobilitydigest.com, and tiltmobility.com.
http://www.fuzemobility.com/take-note-of-this/
ooo thank you drjim very nice of you!
Thank you for a simple, but very nice finger friendly app. I like the color and font size on my VGA (Fuze) screen. And I appreciate the way TypeNotes "asks" before overwriting or deleting a note. I posted this info at Fuze Mobility but figured it would not hurt to add it here also.
I was sort of hoping that the app could open existing txt files (if I loaded them in TypeNote's default directory) but TypeNote can’t see the files. I was able to open a TypeNote txt file using PocketNotepad so….
-Create a new file in TypeNote using the same name as your existing txt file. Add one or two characters to the body just in case and save.
-Cut or copy your existing txt file into the \Program Files\TypeNote\Notes folder and overwrite the file you just created in the above step.
-You can now view and edit your existing txt file.
FYI: I tried adding my existing file and file name to the NoteList.txt file (located inside the TypeNote directory) but that did not work. The above steps work fine.
I keep network settings and other trivia in txt files on my desktop and like to have copies with me. The PocketNotepad and TC interfaces are not that friendly for viewing or editing.
One interesting note. When finger scrolling through a note it is very difficult (I couldn’t do it) to accidently highlight text, unless the SIP is opened. Don’t know how this works (something to do with sensitivity) but it is a very nice feature and would love to see it implemented in other apps. With a stylus I could highlight text with the SIP closed or open.
Also, Sensor Scroll works (you have to setup in SS Settings) and TypeNote works fine loaded to the storage card.
just loaded this on an ATT Fuze running EnergyROM 'Genesis' 20090905 and everything seems to work. perfect little note app, simple and easy. thanks!
edit: weird... just entered current time in a note and it's 14 minutes slow. time on home screen is normal
jaaks said:
just loaded this on an ATT Fuze running EnergyROM 'Genesis' 20090905 and everything seems to work. perfect little note app, simple and easy. thanks!
edit: weird... just entered current time in a note and it's 14 minutes slow. time on home screen is normal
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Interesting. I just checked on my Fuze and the time was 20 minutes behind; Fuze Home Screen 5:29 (17:29) and TypeNote 17:09. Not the end of the world, but a bit puzzling.
:09 minutes
It looks like regardless of what time it is, the minutes are always :09. The hour is correct (24hr). Like previously stated, no big deal.
jimski said:
FYI: I tried adding my existing file and file name to the NoteList.txt file (located inside the TypeNote directory) but that did not work. The above steps work fine.
One interesting note. When finger scrolling through a note it is very difficult (I couldn’t do it) to accidently highlight text, unless the SIP is opened. Don’t know how this works (something to do with sensitivity) but it is a very nice feature and would love to see it implemented in other apps. With a stylus I could highlight text with the SIP closed or open.
Also, Sensor Scroll works (you have to setup in SS Settings) and TypeNote works fine loaded to the storage card.
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It should open the file if you add it to the notes-folder and notelist.txt. For example if the file is called Network.txt.. copy it to the Notes folder, and add Network (without .txt) to the Notelist.txt file.
Will see what i can do about the scrolling thing..
And TypeNote should work wherever you put it actually Its coded in a way that it "sees" where it is. So feel free to move it where you want, just remember to fix the shortcut.
-Ronny-
jaaks said:
It looks like regardless of what time it is, the minutes are always :09. The hour is correct (24hr). Like previously stated, no big deal.
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Fixed it... will upload a updated file soon
-Ronny-
ronnyh said:
It should open the file if you add it to the notes-folder and notelist.txt. For example if the file is called Network.txt.. copy it to the Notes folder, and add Network (without .txt) to the Notelist.txt file.
Will see what i can do about the scrolling thing..
And TypeNote should work wherever you put it actually Its coded in a way that it "sees" where it is. So feel free to move it where you want, just remember to fix the shortcut.
-Ronny-
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OK, I just tried copying a file into the folder and notelist.txt and this time it worked. I may have added .txt to the end of the filename (unlikely) the first time or maybe I just typed the filename wrong. Glad to see it works either way.
Should have clarified scrolling. Flick/finger scrolling works beautifully. I was referring to the scroll wheel on my Fuze. Adding TypeNote to SensorScroll (an app to facilitate scrolling) settings allows the scroll wheel to work. Regarding finger scrolling, after some additional testing I guess you can inadvertently select text if you keep your finger in one place for too long. But if you flick quickly or even move your finger slowly but not leave it in one place, text will not be selected which is a very good thing. I assume there is some time delay working there. Finger apps are great but too many of them allow your fingers to wreak havoc by selecting things unintentionally.
Whenever I test an app, I always check if it will run from the storage card. Some apps will load to main memory regardless of your selection and others will refuse to run if loaded to a storage card. Just a little added info.
Thanks,
JIM
Good job, simple and finger friendly.. Some nice things that could be added are:
- Auto-import of a directory containing .txt files. This would help in sync'ing the notes with a computer through Mobile Device Center/Activesync.
- Search
- Categories/folders
- A desktop version of the same app.
I currently use Tombo ( http://tombo.sourceforge.jp/En/ ) which is NOT very finger friendly, but has all these niceties and also support encryption of individual notes. Since it is open source, it might be helpful perusing its source code.
Hi,
that´s something I´ve been waiting for very long - thanks!
Some suggestions:
- The list of notes isn´t really fingerfriendly yet...maybe you can use graphics here as well ?
- Folders
- Sending the text of a note via SMS or Email
- Backup-functionality
- Online-service / desktop-app...both would mean quite a lot of work but especially a way to get the notes online would be really really awesome!
Anyway, keep it up
Backup/sync to desktop is easy: Activesync will do it for you.
Tombo (for link see two posts above) will work as the desktop-app (it has both WinMob and Windows versions).
m.schmidler said:
Hi,
that´s something I´ve been waiting for very long - thanks!
Some suggestions:
- The list of notes isn´t really fingerfriendly yet...maybe you can use graphics here as well ?
- Folders
- Sending the text of a note via SMS or Email
- Backup-functionality
- Online-service / desktop-app...both would mean quite a lot of work but especially a way to get the notes online would be really really awesome!
S
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Thank you!
What do you mean when saying that the list isn't fingerfriendly? Size of text,scrolling ??
I've been working on some changes, and so far this is what i have done:
No longer uses .net 3.5.. now runs on .net 2
Categories, with management
Add new
Rename
Delete
All notes separated by category (for ex. \Notes\ToDo\Shopping.txt)
Reads all .txt files from Notes-folder instead of using a list-file.
Lists are sorted alphabetically.
Text in note can be temporarily resized to better fit the screen (makes it easier to type in landscape mode)
Still working on it though, so will put it here when its ready.
-Ronny-
Cool!
Sorting by date would be very useful too.
taskbar theme
damn.... what's that taskbar theme? looks sweet!
Suggestion
Just an idea, to add the possibility to send notes via email?
It would be nice to be able to specify the storage directory for the notes (I would like to have them in Storage Card\My Documents\Notes or something like that).
Update 19.08.16: New design and a lot of refactoring. You can search now! Tiles are now saved with a filename-specific name. This means that tiles for applications in a common folder can be created! Added solution to MS Office applications (see below).
Update 18.11.15: Separate images for small tiles supported (just don't select one if you want to use the same.) Deleting a custom tile is now possible (just click delete )
Update 16.11.15: Startmenu items are not listed recursively, i.e., also startmenu subfolders are supported.
Dear all,
since Th2, Windows 10 allows for custom tiles via a visualmanifest.xml again. I created a small application that allows you to create custom tiles for any item in your startmenu. As this is completely native, jump lists and context menus are fully working and no other services are needed.
The app is extremely simple. It lists all your (root) shortcuts of your startmenu. Simply select one item (application target is then the location where the shortcut points to) and select an image. Hit save and you are done. Pin the shortcut as usual to your startscreen. The image is copied to the application directory.
If you intend to create tiles for apps like calculator, please consider the excellent tutorial given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64055883&postcount=53
The app requires administrator privelegs to modify the creation time of the shortcut (otherwise the tile won't be refreshed).
Download: http://www.motzek.org/MyTile-20160819.rar (Disclaimer: You are on your own. I take no responsibility for whatsoever. App requests highest available rights.)
Source: http://www.motzek.org/MyTile-Source-2060819.rar I am releasing this source under CC BY-NC-SA: "This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon your work non-commercially, as long as they credit you and license their new creations under the identical terms." I.e. modify it, publish it with source for free and give me credit. Program is written in c# (2013). The rar includes the complete Visual Studio solution.
App screenshot:
{
"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"
}
Possible result:
Icons mostly by http://dakirby309.deviantart.com/art/Metro-UI-Icon-Set-725-Icons-280724102
Solution to MS Office applications:
It is not possible to create custom tiles for MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, etc. using this application. Somehow a custom tileimage in the corresponding visualelementsmanifest is ignored. However, it is easy to change the tile-images!
1) Navigate to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\LogoImages (For Office16, @razmth reports to look at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\LogoImages)
2) Replace the respective tileimages. You only need to replace the -100.png images for a medium tile! For example, simply change the WinWordLogo.scale-100.png with a custom MS Word medium tile.
3) Startmenu entry must be refreshed. Select the <NameOfMSOfficeApplication>.lnk in MyTile (it will point to something xlicons.exe). Click on refresh.
Note: The original visualelementsmanifest.xml must remain. If you change them via this app, the above workaround does not work anymore. Get them from some other office installation and copy them over. You can manually edit them (via, e.g., Notepadd++) to change the color or hide the name. Afterwards refresh (see 3).
Warn:
An existing visualelementsanifest.xml in the target application root will be overwritten. An existing *filename*-mytile.png in the target application root will be overwritten.
Nice find! I noticed that Chrome also had a larger icon in recent builds, and a different colour for the background, and sure it enough, it has a visual manifest file. So does each of the Office 2016 apps.
This app is awesome, it works really well. I wouldn't mind if this feature could be merged into BetterStartMenu or TileCreator
There is no need for a companion universal app with the new TH2 release, that's the whole point. This is the "right" way to do it, and there's no reason for tilecreator or betterstartmenu to exist.
Well, they have much better UIs, as this is the very first proof of concept. But all we're talking about here is creating a textfile and copying a PNG image to the executable's directory, so I expect UIs will come soon enough. Very cool!
I started one today, with image & colour pickers, because if I am going to convert all my tiles, I don't want to do it by hand.
There is documentation in the MSDN library about this tile format, which was introduced in 8.1.
rodalpho said:
There is no need for a companion universal app with the new TH2 release, that's the whole point. This is the "right" way to do it, and there's no reason for tilecreator or betterstartmenu to exist.
Well, they have much better UIs, as this is the very first proof of concept. But all we're talking about here is creating a textfile and copying a PNG image to the executable's directory, so I expect UIs will come soon enough. Very cool!
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I know it. But I would like to have features like: Big tiles, the ability to create tile outside the root of the start menu ('cause it's annoying and disordered to have so much apps spread on the start menu) and so on.
KreNtal said:
I know it. But I would like to have features like: Big tiles, the ability to create tile outside the root of the start menu ('cause it's annoying and disordered to have so much apps spread on the start menu) and so on.
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Big tiles are not supported for desktop apps, this is mentioned in the MSDN docs for start menu handling.
Iron Doktor said:
Big tiles are not supported for desktop apps, this is mentioned in the MSDN docs for start menu handling.
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Didn't know that. Can you point me to the documentation?
Here is the link for the visual manifest;
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/dn393983.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
About halfway through;
Tile design best practices specify that if your tile is not a live tile, it should not claim the extra screen space required for wide (310x150) and large (310x310) tiles. Because a desktop app's tile is always static and never live, those additional tile sizes are not supported in this schema.
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Thank you!! I didn't use the alternatives that had proxy applications, but now I can finally customize my start menu.
HOWEVER. I'm having troubles with changing tiles for applications under C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86), either the tile doesn't change, or the background turns black :/ I'm running your application as administrator, I've tried manually copying the tile.png to the appropriate directories - same result ..
Thank you!!! Nice app that I was looking for a long time. There is any way to read folders inside "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs" folder? I'm asking this 'cause some apps like office are in folders and I don't want duplicate shortcuts...
Thanks again!
KreNtal said:
I know it. But I would like to have features like: Big tiles, the ability to create tile outside the root of the start menu ('cause it's annoying and disordered to have so much apps spread on the start menu) and so on.
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fulvioval said:
Thank you!!! Nice app that I was looking for a long time. There is any way to read folders inside "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs" folder? I'm asking this 'cause some apps like office are in folders and I don't want duplicate shortcuts...
Thanks again!
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I uploaded a new version, which now lists all *.lnk it can find in the startmenu, i.e., also in subfolders.
Flinston_Ger said:
I uploaded a new version, which now lists all *.lnk it can find in the startmenu, i.e., also in subfolders.
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This is actually the best tile creator for Windows 10 right now. Thank you
CodilX said:
Thank you!! I didn't use the alternatives that had proxy applications, but now I can finally customize my start menu.
HOWEVER. I'm having troubles with changing tiles for applications under C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86), either the tile doesn't change, or the background turns black :/ I'm running your application as administrator, I've tried manually copying the tile.png to the appropriate directories - same result ..
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I encountered that "small icon on black background", too (Chrome and Firefox had this problem). I solved it by simply creating a new shortcut to the exe and copying it to the startmenu (deleting the old startmenu entry).
Flinston_Ger said:
I uploaded a new version, which now lists all *.lnk it can find in the startmenu, i.e., also in subfolders.
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Great job! Thanks.
Flinston_Ger said:
I uploaded a new version, which now lists all *.lnk it can find in the startmenu, i.e., also in subfolders.
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Thanks a lot!! I'll try this new one.
This does not seem to work for me, it's creating tile.png and firefox.visualelementsmanifest.xml (trying with Firefox) and the result when I add Firefox to my startmenu is the standard Firefox icon not the one I've tried to assign to it.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...authkey=!AA20_zGiQOJCSA8&v=3&ithint=photo,PNG
Any idea what the cause may be?
schelleursli said:
This does not seem to work for me, it's creating tile.png and firefox.visualelementsmanifest.xml (trying with Firefox) and the result when I add Firefox to my startmenu is the standard Firefox icon not the one I've tried to assign to it.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...authkey=!AA20_zGiQOJCSA8&v=3&ithint=photo,PNG
Any idea what the cause may be?
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create a new shortcut to firefox.exe and place it in the startmenu. then pin again. this should solve your issue.
Indeed, that worked, thanks!
There is any way to restore default?