Have been struggling with acrobat reader 2.0 on my Jasjar for a couple of days. It installed but failed to read most of my pdf files from my work... About to give up but decided to give it a last shot in trying out the older AR 1.0. Surprisingly, it runs on my Jasjar and all my old pdf files could be read! The landscape/portrait change does not work automatically but it seems alright as long as you don't change it in the middle of a job.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_mobile.html
Download the POCKET PC 2002 Arm/x-scale version.
Another piece of good news is combining with PQz, AR 1.0 could do real FULL SCREEN on Jasjar. Yes, the top and bottom menu bars were gone!
I set up in PQz using "sym" in place for the "alt" key. By pressing "alt" (now the "sym" key) plus touching the AR display area, there is a selection of "Full Screen" which is hidden in the normal menu can now be selected. You do the same step to unselect it later.
http://www.nicque.com/PQz/
I have only been using it for the last couple of hours and there might be some compatability issues I haven't run into yet...
** Update 3 **
There's another beta coming out soon, with lots of exciting new features.:
* The promised 'folder widget' - display the contents of a folder on your device in a virtual screen. I use this as my 'podcast folder' (inside a dock) so I can select one to listen to.
* Directly select a folder/executable on your device whilst in the designer. Obviously you have to have your device plugged in via USB for this to work.
* A QVGA example desk (previous versions only had VGA)
* Lots of bugfixes.
** Update 2 **
Still working hard to get a preview release to you guys. A lot of the current work is in making the PC-based designer as intuitive as possible - an important factor I believe - don't want any complaints about crashing, etc (I hate that the most - you put hours into something, and it explodes).
Anyway - Some of you have expressed concern that you won't be able to get to your today bar icons (the icons down the bottom of the today screen) - while HotDesk is running. The current solution to this is a context menu bound the the desktop click action - that allows you to clip the window to a certain (configurable) height, whilst simultaneously minimizing all other windows - allowing you to see the today bar behind.
This screenshot demonstrates:
Shot
I hope to have a preview release (that won't have all the features that the final release will have, but will still have lots of cool stuff) - to you by the end of next week. Features expected in the preview release:
* Desktop designer, allowing drag'n'drop drawing of all desktop widgets (of course)
* Background widget - set your background, per virtual screen, to an image of any format that PocketPC can read (png,gif,jpg,bmp)
* Picture widget - place a picture at any location on your virtual screens. Handy for non-active element theme customisation.
* Button widget - Define up/down state images, and an action for your buttons (Actions such as 'go to next/previous/specific vscreen', 'start program', 'show/hide dock window' etc)
* Today item Widget - place any today item installed on your system onto any vscreen
* Gauge widget - Text/Graphical gauges linked to system properties (battery,disk/mem free etc). Graphical gauges have customisable background images, and gauge-bar size/image/location.
* Directory widget - place an icon box of any directory on your PocketPC inside a Virtual Screen or Dock - I use this inside a dock, so I can click an icon saying 'My Podcasts' - and up pops a dock sub-window inside my HotDesk with an iconbox with an icon for each of my podcasts. Think of it as a mini-filemanager in a Dock.
More features to come in the final version - but I just want to get this out there for now so you guys can get the creative juices flowing.
More news soon.
** UPDATE **
Got some screenshots of HotDesk running on my JasJar.
A bit of explanation:
Shot 1: The main screen of the demo desktop I'm working on. Here you see 4 application launchers, 2 text gauges (time/date), and a graphical gauge (battery). The Gauge designer can be seen in the designer screenshot at the bottom of this post.
Shot 2: A 'dock' demo. Clicking the 'folder' icon triggers a 'visibility toggle' action on the dock window. The dock window is a Virtual Screen like any other - it just happens to be nested inside another Vscreen.
Shot 3: A demonstration of nesting Today Plugins inside HotDesk. This is more difficult to code than it sounds: essentially you have to reimplement all the message calls/events that the Today screen does. Surprisingly, this was one of the hardest things to code in HotDesk so far. As you can see, I haven't done background transparency for Today plugins yet, but that is coming soon.
Shot 1
Hi All,
I'm creating a new desktop design tool for WM devices. Its aim is to be both friendly to designers, and also to be powerful enough that it's a useful replacement for the today screen et al.
I won't beat around the bush: I *hate* the today screen. I won't launch into a religious argument about that here - I'm just here to show you the work I've been doing.
Announcing: HotDesk.
Hotdesk contains two components: A program that runs on your WM device, that loads '.desk' files - files which contain all the art, logic etc - of your custom designed desktop. The other component is hotdesk designer - an early screenshot of which I've attached to this post.
The designer will be familiar to anyone that has used any kind of vector graphics tool. You simply drag/drop/move - your components on the 'virtual screens' of your desktop.
HotDesk is based around the concept of 'vscreens' - a desktop contains one or more VScreens - that are tied to an orientation (landscape or portrait). Based on the current orientation of your device, the desktops you design for that orientation are displayed - and the user moves between them using buttons that are tied to the 'change vscreen' action.
I'm sure most of you have seen offerings such as 'Wisbar Advance Desktop', and others. Don't get me wrong - Chris does a great job with Wisbar/Desktop - but HotDesk aims to go far beyond products such as these - by creating a rich set of embeddable components that can be customised to your needs. On my PPC, I often find myself jumping between a thousand separate tiny little applications that perform a certain task, or display a certain device statistic - HotDesk aims to allow you to tie almost any action to a button - or connect any device statistic to a custom graphical gauge (as can be seen in the screenshot)
Current features:
Custom button launchers. Definable graphics for up/down states
Completely customisable gauges (gauge image, cursor image, data source)
Multiple virtual screens, and programmable screen change logic
Different screens for portait/landscape views
File list control - e.g. display files in a folder for easy selection (I use this as a popup from my 'podcast folder')
Embed today plugins - In my opinion, today plugins are generally memory hogs - but if you must, you must
Tab widget - have a tabbed dialog within a vscreen
This application is not yet complete, but I must admit I'm excited by what it does so far. I'll be releasing a beta soon - so watch this space. If you have any feature suggestions (e.g. something you've been aching for, not found in other desktop-type apps) - now is the time to speak up.
Oh yeah, here's the screenshot (sorry for the size):
Designer Screenshot
Alex.
You app sounds like it will take customizing the today screen to a new level!
Looks very promising. Will I have the ability to turn my today screen into a dial pad?
kewl!
shud support QVGA / VGA & Square Screens..that's a plus..!
and abillity to change phone dial skin if possible..
Looks COOL!
If I read that right, it'll allow you to have more than one Today screen? Like a virtual desktop?
If so, is there a way to make the inactive one truely inactive so it doesn't use much RAM? That's probably asking waaaay too much, but would be awfully cool!
Either way, I'll be (not so) patiently watching....
blazoner said:
Looks COOL!
If I read that right, it'll allow you to have more than one Today screen? Like a virtual desktop?
If so, is there a way to make the inactive one truely inactive so it doesn't use much RAM? That's probably asking waaaay too much, but would be awfully cool!
Either way, I'll be (not so) patiently watching....
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Already done this - there are two 'memory modes' - light and heavy. Light mode dynamically loads each screen (including today plugins). If you don't go to the screen with the plugin, it doesn't load it.
Of course, the trade off is screen load time.
Heavy mode loads all screens at once - heavier on RAM, but faster.
b_sphinx said:
shud support QVGA / VGA & Square Screens..that's a plus..!
and abillity to change phone dial skin if possible..
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As for the QVGA/VGA - each vscreen has a preconfigured size - the device-side application chooses the correct default vscreen based on the res/orientation. You specify the default starting vscreens in the designer.
so... when is the beta release??
Thanks
Greetings,
Hope to see your product soon,
and yes do make it compatible with omap 850 processor coz its little slower than
others.
And also if you could add minimizing windows like we have in desktop it would be great.
Hope you'll giv it for free cuz i dont have any credit card or any other card to pay. I'll love to have your application.
samy.3660 said:
Greetings,
Hope to see your product soon,
and yes do make it compatible with omap 850 processor coz its little slower than
others.
And also if you could add minimizing windows like we have in desktop it would be great.
Hope you'll giv it for free cuz i dont have any credit card or any other card to pay. I'll love to have your application.
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I'll come up with some arrangement for people participating in the beta - more information soon.
Hi!
This app seams like "the thing", but will it be WM2003SE compatible?
Regards,
PK
Testing
I would like to be part of the beta testing when avalible. GreggSymington(@)Sbcglobal.net . Looks great so far.
I would also love the opportunity to be in your beta group.
Would it be possible to lock one or more of your Today screens separately?
Also, will there be a toggle for accessing the main (or user defined) Today screen, similar to VJTodayButton?
Both of these functions would be really convenient.
Cool
Greetings,
Yes i will be participating in beta ver.
Is there a testing version yet?
Hi LordChaos
Been playing around with theme development and would love the opportunity to beta test your product
rgds, GA
datruth said:
Looks very promising. Will I have the ability to turn my today screen into a dial pad?
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I'm going to assume your answer is no.
datruth said:
I'm going to assume your answer is no.
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If there's enough interest I''ll code a TAPI wrapper - thus allowing this.
Any news?
WoW, nice way of creating virtual desktops. It reminds me to the Wisbar Advanced Desktop plugin for Wisbar Advance 2 but even better since you are also developing a proper tool for PC!!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Oki
Great Work
This looks fantastic. Would love to be in the beta test of this. Keep us posted.
Hi,
I'm a big Magic Button fan, but it doesn't look very good with WM6 (it would require skinning or something, because it assumes that the background to the top bar is a flat colour), and it looks as though the manufacturers of Magic Button (Trancreative) are no longer functioning (the website exists, but the eMail addresses are dead, and the forum looks deserted apart from Porn messages).
Can anybody suggest an alternative? Ideally, I'm looking for something that:
a) Provides the facility to properly close applications easily.
b) Gives an easy way to task switch between open programs
c) Has a good battery monitor (the strip across the very top of the screen is still the best monitor I've seen).
d) An easy way to return to the Today screen.
e) Works seamlessly and looks great with WM6.
Cheers,
Steve.
Apart from e) I recommended you take a look at Small Menu or Small Menu Plus.
Matt
does anyone have the following parts:
- buttons at the left screen side: windows, ok, action keys
- volume button at the left side of the device
- the stuff under the cover that holds them together
Olipro's athena needs these so ameo preferred but black will do too. thanks
I have an ameo with blocked mainboard and without the screen, I think that the rest of the parts are there.
I can donate it to you.
Please contact me with shipping details.
xtep said:
I have an ameo with blocked mainboard and without the screen, I think that the rest of the parts are there.
I can donate it to you.
Please contact me with shipping details.
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Note: this version is not supported anymore please move to
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Hi,
I was working on some enhancement for "RetriX" Originally developed by Alberto Fustinoni.
Regarding to the post RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version for Windows Mobile
This is the PC Version of the same app.
I hope you will enjoy the new features and enhancements, it's really good emulator and many thanks for Alberto Fustinoni to make it open source and public.
Check the attached posters for more details.
Previous releases Feature:
On Screen Info
To know better what is the current status for any action
Actions Buttons
You can trigger multiple buttons with one button
If you are playing fighting game it will be very helpful to record the special moves in one button
Included Settings:
1-ACTIONS SPEED set the speed of the actions
2-SWAP LEFT / RIGHT swap between the directions, helpful in fighting games
Color Mode
You can set your custom color mode like "Cool", "Warm","Sepia","Grayscale"...etc
NOT FOR 3D games, next release will support the 3D games
Nintendo N64 (Was prepared already by Alberto I just activate it)
BETA - PC ONLY
Currently for PC only you may use it for testing it might be not fully functional
Virtual Pad Customizes
Add virtual pad customizes for
PC Engine, PC Engine CD, PC-FX, WonderSwan Color, Arcade FinalBurn Alpha, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Neo Geo, PolyGame Master
Included Settings:
1-Special Keys (Quick Save Buttons, Actions Buttons) can be show/hide from the menu
2-Virtual Pad SFX (BETA)
If you would like to hear the buttons sound like real activate this option
Keyboard shortcuts
The keyboard shortcuts changed to be matched with the virtual pad
Main keys is now fixed (Arrows, A-S-D, Z-X-C)
Follow the same sequence in the virtual pad
Help Page
Now you can visit the help page inside the app and read detailed information about the usage
80% Less Crash
App crashes reduced by 80%, I did my best to resolve the most annoying issues
Consoles Icons
Game consoles replaced by real icons, or I tried to get the similar icon as much as I can
Consoles Sort
Consoles will be sorted by open counts so the most used will be on the top
Left Analog
Left Analog Virtual Controller is now ready to use
Backup / Restore
Saved Slots can be imported/exported to storage to keep them safe or to share with friends
Rebrand
Almost complete change for the brand elements like the logo and some of the pages
Notifications
Notification on save state (removed) replaced by sound effect and on screen info
Sound Effects
Add Interface sound effects for better interaction
Overlays
Add Scanlines overlays (5 modes)
Fit Screen
Game play screen can now fill the window even with the virtual pad (optional)
Stop Confirmation
Confirmation dialog on stop or back pressed to avoid losing the game by mistake
Extend Slots
State slots extended to 10
Virtual Pad
Virtual Pad replaced by buttons with their real action
Actions Bar
Rearrange actions bar to top for a better space for virtual pad controls
Corner Directions
Add corners movement for virtual pad
Quick Save
Add quick save slots 9,8,7 with touch controls
Quick Load
Quick save state will load the state on hold (Long press/touch)
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New update (2.6.1.0)
New update (2.6.1.0):
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New Important Update
Covenris said:
Thanks for the link
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You are most welcome, if you would like to update the new release is ready,
New update (2.6.2.0):
Release 2.6.2.0 Changelog Click Here
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