[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tony.wheeler:
Dani,

Just tested the send SMS function by using the Menu-Test-Send SMS command - I assume that is a valid test and works using the same code a any 'on action' instructions? It worked ok BUT - the text I get is not revieved in the normal way! I get a popup message on my Today screen (see poor quality photo attached) but as you can see the problem is that it does not say who it is from because it is a 'network message'.

This could be acceptable but you need to make clear to users that the message must include an indication of who it is from. Another potential show-stopper is that the message when dismissed cannot be seen again and it is not to be found anywhere in the inbox.

Some other observations & suggestions:

Application size. I notice that CMP has now grown in size again. It is one of the bigger PPC apps. Could it be made smaller? I install it successfully to my unhidden and mounted extended ROM to save normal space on the device. As this is effectively a Today plug-in it I assume that it should be installed to the device rather than to a storage card .

SMS.

It is not possible to write into the subject area of the on screen template offered. Is this because you use the same template as e-mail and texts do not normally have a subject?

The SMS (albeit as a network message) does not work if you add the number in the international form (Eg: +4407702########) - this means this function could not be used to send to overseas mobiles or home-based ones from overseas.

Installation.

Updates. It would be good if CMP offered to keep the existing settings or install fresh (delete settings and db). Of course keeping settings would be preferable and I note that happens. However, I have noticed that at least 2 settings are not maintained - the mode in use (cell ID or LAC) and whether the tray icon is shown or not.

On installation have you considered asking the user whether he/she wishes to replace the button mapping for the current Comm Manager so that it opens CMP? This would be really smart if you can do that - or is that completely device independant? If not possible it might be worth a note after installation and include such guidance in the user guide.

Cell ID Code. I notice that I have a Cell ID for Home of "0". If I select that row in the table and try to remove the location (whilst in Cell ID mode) I get a warning to "Please, select a row with a valid cell". I just upgraded my radio to version 1.43.00.00 and my phone is now using some new Cell ID codes at home. I have added these new codes but I am not sure how the cell ID '0' got in there. How can I remove this spurious code? This is the part of my xml export that showwsjust how many codes I am now encountering, just here in my home:

- <place name="Home" description="" image="place_home.png" id="1">

<cell id="0" />

<cell id="8529" />

<cell id="51799" />

<cell id="54874" />

<cell id="54876" />

<cell id="58467" />

<cell id="59021" />

<cell id="63282" />

<cell id="64405" />

<lac id="9" />

<lac id="1021" />​

​

I hope this all helps - can you send the activation code required please Dani - if these beta versions will all stop working on Sunday you are going to be kept busy given out codes (and taking in money too!).

Regards