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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zack84a:
so i don't think i was clear explaining what I am interested in, and I apologize completely. I have gone through the videos already and tutorial, and pretty sure this is a feature not already built in.. If I am wrong... call me dumb.. and I totally apologize. Been interested in this project since day one, and thought I would finally contribute..

I have attached a thumbnail of what I tried to explain before...

Basically, what you would see when you start IMSMS would be the names of the latest chats you would have had, and a brief part (basically what has room to show) part of your last message. From here you could click on any of the chats, and then the screen would go to the actual chat itself.... This is similar to the OEM SMS APP, or Palm Threaded... in the way they look when you open them... Of course OEM SMS isn't threaded sms, and palm threaded for me is flaky as can be.... So IMSMS is the best option for threaded sms.. Not only that we now we have a much more customizable program especially with skinning :D ....

I do know, that in theory all I am doing is saving some key presses to find some info... or I could switch to OneView, however all of the chats as a whole would be mixed together, which isn't what i am asking for either....

Personally this is something I would like much more then having to go through a couple clicks to see who sent me an SMS to get to their conversation, or just to see what the last person had said... However I do know that you have your own intentions and vision for the program, and I do not meant to step on your toes... and I am not sure if what I am asking is even possible to implement at this stage of the game... Let me know what you think..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
BUILD 1.0.400 RELEASED!

See home site for download/release notes:

This version includes all previous builds enhancements AND additional Auto Messaging System!

It is a really stable and robust version to use if you haven't already upgraded. You will enjoy the new features!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
IMSMS is very special to me - personally - I never intended to "copy" anyone elses ideas - as you can see from the progress thus far, IMSMS has already exceeded many expectations and I'm very sure many can agree you can't get ANYTHING out on the market today as much as IMSMS for FREE. That's not even a debate - and I'm not coming off to you in a bad way- never are my intentions bad period! (or else I would not spend so much time on this program for everyone!)

I accept all ideas - in fact, I have tweaked and modified IMSMS so that those ideas I have received can be shared with everyone. Smartphones are so limited - both in hardware resources and screen space. PPC on the other hand is fantastic - I have to juggle both platforms - so it's quite difficult for me to ensure that both receive equal treatment in terms of features -

The screen listing feature is a no brainer for the PPC - for the smartphone, I will think about it and decide on how to design it properly - of course incorporating your idea into the design. I don't want to make promises, but I am working on a few designs for others right now - so whatever I can get tested and finished in time will be released.

Also, I'm sure most of you here are delighted with IMSMS updates - because every update now and until I say I'm done will contain NEW features, LESS BUGS (hopefully), and an improved overall experience with IMSMS.

I will take your idea and really think about it - I appreciate all your feedback and thank you for your support! I have to deal with skinning now - because I know that once I open up the application to more skinnable options, the next thing you know will be someone asking me to allow them to skin the entire interface ;)

Lastly, give "Instant Msgs Update" a chance - it's located in the MENU->CHAT LOGS->Enable Msgs Instant Update

That feature is similar to what you are describing - aside from ONE VIEW mode, Enable Msgs Instant Update will allow any incoming messages to arrive without you having to switch to the logs to see the text messages. In fact, it is a frequently used feature by some of my testers - they like it, and you have the option to turn it off as well.

The new features I have implemented in 1.0.400 is awesome (I feel). It's really worthy of a look - now you have something in addition to the other features that will aid you in your day-to-day sms joys.

Let me know if my babbling sucks - you can always email me and we can discuss about features/etc.

Thanks,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
Hi, I have checked the EngError file and there was no log of the exception. Does so says my Normal STart and AutoStart were all successful...

The Exception I get when I try to archive (All) my logs is:

Failed to Archive!

Archiving Interrupted

NotSupportedException

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Let me try out the new version first

thanks!

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same thing with v1.0.400... no log in the EngErr file
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Let me look at the all archiving functionality - there shouldn't be an issue - DO NOT PLACE XML OR HTML FILES in the same directory as your templates!

I need to make a big sign - the log files should sit in a directory alone - nothing else but IMSMS log files should be there - or you risk deleting something things you don't want! Throwing your skin.htm file in the same directory as your log file is a no-no; there may be a locking issue as well if it sits inside the same directory as the log files.

I looked at the code - there seems to be no troubles - be sure you don't have anything else but the LOG files in the assigned chat log data path.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
dash7869-

I just ran a full archive fine without error - just make sure you tell IMSMS when it prompts you to enter a directory that the directory is EMPTY - doesn't contain anything - and ensure your skin.htm file or anything XML/HTML isn't in the same directory as your chat logs are.

Let me know if you are having troubles - still

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
The Emoticons are not showing up.. is there a tag I can change the directory? or something? i already read the online tutorial, but not sure how to get the emoticons showing in One View mode (i just get a blank image box )
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
Thanks for the prompt response! :) I will try it out again

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still the same exception.

I tried to create a new (empty) folder on both main memory and storage, tried with the default folder.. but I still get the popup exception..

I do think that the archiving was done, but not sure why I get the Exception dialog box..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Emoticons show up automatically - you do not need to specify a path - however, due to the skinning engine in place, I don't deny that you are not seeing emoticons - the emoticons turn on when the NEXT SEND/RECEIVE is done - so if you turned on EMOTICONS - it won't show up - UNTIL the next SEND/RECEIVE.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Just tested this out without skinning - it's there - even with skinning on, it should be there - the skin engine is independant of the emoticons render engine - you should see them fine - just make sure your skin is not broken - make sure you insert the #IMSMS_BASE_HREF# link before every image path:

<img src=#IMSMS_BASE_HREF#\myImage.gif>

If you leave out the #IMSMS_BASE_HREF#/ you will see an X in your skin as well.

you need the trailing "\" - that is a BACKSLASH, not the ? forward slash (/)

thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
If you guys end up trying out the new Auto Messaging system, let me know - it's quite useful when you are driving your car or when you are in a meeting or just when you don't want that person to bother you.

;)

You can also switch away messages DYNAMICALLY - you just switch the message in the menu - it's super fast too.

Thanks,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jomo25:
See the attached pic. The circled counter is what I am talking about. In the HTC Home app, this is the new SMS message counter/indicator. I realize that if I do pass the messages thru to the default messaging client it will likely keep accurate count. But, then I'd have to delete messages out of the default messaging client also. I'm wondering if the counter will still function if I DON'T pass the message thru to other apps.

Also, touching this indicator in the HTC Home also opens up the messaging client. In the Palm threader app, this button does open the Palm messaging client. I'm asking others who may be using this with HTC Home if installing this prog will somehow remap this button, or if there is a way to do it via the registry.

Thanks again for the great work and quick responses...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Thanks for the pic - it's clearer now -

IMSMS does not update that counter - it's part of your system messaging counter - however, I'm working on some new counters inside IMSMS - whether or not it will function depends on how that home screen application ties in with the default messaging program - bottom line is almost anything is possible - but depends on how much time you want to invest in making it work.

Let me know if you have any more questions, etc.

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
The short HELP guide for the AUTO MESSAGING SYSTEM is online - please see help tutorial page:

http://dsosoftware07.googlepages.com/imsmshelptutorial

I'm going to take a break - I need to time off - there's a few more HUGE features to add - I'm beginning the work after my short break - it will be Dynamic Group Send (along with WB's idea) and also some nifty features - such as electric shock when you press the button S.

Good nite and God Bless,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jomo25:
Cool, thanks again. Glad that helped explain it. So, just for your knowledge, the counter probably IS connected to the default messaging counters. Because it does work with the Palm messaging app (which of course was intended for the Palm WM phones and not the HTC phones), and it works without any customization on either app. So, likely, it would work if a future version of IMSMS does integrate into that.

As for launching IMSMS from that button, I bet that's a registry entry somewhere on the phone. Basically, the Palm app does also get launched as it should from there. I think there's an entry somewhere for what program to run for the default msging app. and the Palm installer likely sets that. So, it would just take a similar change to launch IMSMS executable. I'll look into that if no one else knows off hand, once the first change discussed is made...

thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
Thanks for being so patient and thanks for this fantastic pic of work! :) ave a good break!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
any one tried the v1.0.400 yet? is the data settings saving and loading working ok for you guys?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
can someone post a default data.dat for me please? thanks!

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nvm i managed to dig up by restoring some older sprite backup..

anyway i do confirm that the save settings option in this build is somehow broken.. the data.dat is truncated to 1k and the xml nodes are hence incomplete.. and the next time imsms starts up, there will be a prompt saying resource cant be loaded.. basically imsms cant be used anymore
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hey there,

the save features in version 1.0.400 is NOT BROKEN - DELETE you data.dat file and it will load all defaults. Do not use your own or any passed down (hand me downs from the net) data.dat file (even though old files are compatible) - there aren't all options included in the old data.dat file.

If you need help, please email me directly. I can assist you personally :)

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
I cannot seem to find a break lol.

Build 1.0.401

Thanks to Dash7869 - he deserves all the credit - he sent me his EngError.txt file - there is a data file corruption that occurs with PPC users ONLY. The new builds should repair the corrupted data file for you - if IMSMS cannot recover the settings you saved, go ahead and resave them again - OR send me your data.dat file and I will repair for you.

It is users like dash7869 that deserves praise because if he didn't bring this to my attention, I wouldn't of caught this problem - its the versioning system I use that is causing all the headaches - I have stopped using it from now on!

Thanks to dash7869 for the sherlock investigation and his persistence on telling me I need to wake up and fix the problem(s) - I'm being sarcastic ;) he's great :)

--Thanks again!

DSO - I'll be off and on - don't hesitate to email me anytime.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
Cheers man and no need to thank me, i added to your work.

To confirm, it does work now - PERFECTLY! thanks for your great work and efforts!

have a GOOD BREAK.. I promise i wont bug you... so soon! hahaha

Thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Somehow when you mentioned the word: BUG, I actually had goose bumps lol.

I'll be back soon enough - enjoy and keep the feature request coming in! And please, use the SKINNING features - I will improve optimizations on that - but help each other out - supply the templates :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
Dso,

Are You Ever Going To Take This Break Or What!!?? :)

Oh, and thanks for the template, btw. Will see if it makes a difference. :)

WB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Break? sure, I was on it - lol - but I'm still off and on so I'll be lurking around. I have a new build for smartphone users only (at the moment) -

Build 1.0.405

Just some new enhancements (if you can call it that): you can dynamically adjust your sound level in this latest build.

Thanks!! PS - I will try to get some more templates in to demonstrate how versatile the customization really is - I've been experimenting with just CSS + HTML and you can make the display look terrific! (you can just create two lines of HTML and you'll get yourself something cool as well).

Edit: Both platforms updated
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barty128:
I have downloaded and installed this on to a c600 running wm6. It all works, can send and receive but when I type in the text box it keeps going on one line, i.e. it goes of the edge of the screen so you can't read it. I am using the latest version but can't believe this is how it should function????
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] blackwrx:
Installed fine, but for some reason i can't add any contacts to my friends list because they don't show up. It's only showing the default contacts that came on the phone when I first got it, i.e. Sprint CS, Voicemail, ETC.

edit: Nevermind I figured it out. Apparently outlook deleted all my contact info when I imported them from thunderbird, and left just the names there.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
It was designed to fit the screen of the HTC S620 - Versions 1.0.300+ have the text box enlarged a bit - so the next builds, I will shrink it back to fit the screen without any clipping issues on non-HTCS620 model phones.

Thanks for letting me know!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hi,

Just wanted to let you all know, Version 1.1 will be the final release of IMSMS - I will continue to support the program, but Version 1.1 is expected to be a fully polished/optimized version that will include some new features (such as Dynamic Group Send) and a few more here and there.

I will conclude this journey until I get enough support for Version 2.0 or when unexpected bugs pop up.

There's a personal reason for this departure - and I may share it with you all soon enough. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

Sincerely,

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fightthegoodfight:
Beautiful program! I hope the personal reason is a good thing in your life and I wish you the best, thanks for IMSMS!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
I want to thank you for such an awesome program. Creative ideas and you reply your emails so faithfully too!

All the best and sure hope you come back here.. Take care!!

PS: v1.0.410 build is perfect! ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
IMSMS Skinning Guide

Here's what skinning can do for you in IMSMS ;) You can totally change the way the application looks - to your liking - change fonts, text size, coloring, graphics, the list is endless. A few simple HTML/CSS lines of code wrapped with some INTERNAL IMSMS CODES, you have yourself something a bit more elegant! YOu can then share your skin to anyone - just create it and pass it around - the reason for this post is so that you can truly understand how IMSMS is different than ALL OF THE SMS THREADING programs out on the market - this feature is very original and unique to IMSMS!

Here's what it can look like for you (the template is provided in the skinning tutorial on site)

Download the template and review - you can make it whatever you want - (Do note: optimizations are coming - try to not get too fancy - because you may run out of memory/slow down your display before you can say, DAMN!" :)

CHeck out the skinning guide:

http://dsosoftware07.googlepages.com/imsms-skinningguide

The template file download (in a .zip) is underneath the image on that tutorial page. Instructions on how to install is written on bottom of page.

Enjoy!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] berndhufmann:
Hi DSO, there is a green and orange envelope icon at the bar. What does this means? Thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jomo25:
Click this link:

http://dsosoftware07.googlepages.com/imsms-versionreleasenotes

Scroll about halfway down to the section called: Release Notes Build (1.0.220)

It explains the envelopes and the colors.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Build 1.0.455 Released

For both PPC/Smartphone - it's getting near version 1.1 release - I am working on some key goals - mainly optimizations and the Dynamic Group Send is still coming - expect to see it in 1.1 because it is a big feature.

There will be another useful feature added in the next build - more convenience features.

What's new in 1.0.455

* for those who haven't already, install 1.0.455 - it will give you a better UI view of the chat display - the rendering engine is now retrofitted with a new template design. Be sure to LOAD DEFAULT COLORS in the Color Options menu - to see the new template colors - or else you will be seeing your own saved color settings. This is very fitting because it makes everything look way better (font size, etc)

This is a new skin that is BUILT IN. I have also done a few tweaks to the rendering engine - so you should gain a bit of performance (though you may not really notice in terms of speed compared to 1.0.410).

Edit: 1.0.455 additional fix to text entry and SMS Character count after sending a text message - now the SMS character count screen updates and you can now enter text after you send a message. Previous versions would not focus the text entry area causing you to have to select the text entry area in order to type a message after sending one. The sms character count also did not update properly. Also in 1.0.455 is the fix for ONe View mode - the chat logs would not show up with the new built-in template - see home site for release notes.

Enjoy, email me if you have questions!

PS - jomo25 is right - there are some images in the release notes describing the different colored icons - as well as in the MAIN TUTORIAL PAGE, the video feature describing the Dynamic Alerts will also list out the ICON declarations.

Thanks!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amders:
hi, i really like your program (IMSMS) but until now I haven't installed it yet... I wondering if your program just for sms only or it can be used for sms too? and another one, User Interface for pocket PC i think it's too mess.. I prefer UI like palm threaded sms.. it's more simple.. and easy.. btw sorry for commenting but I admit that your program really nice... maybe you can add mms support in future developmetn?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hi,

I'm never offended - you are free to use any software you wish on your device. If you like the buggy palm threader, you are free to use that as well. I spent quite a bit of time accomodating features and design so that it will fit a majority of users - and best of all it's FREE. You can always pay $ to use other software - but if you can find one that is as feature packed as this one, let me know :) I'm just kidding - it's all nice to have things in life for free.

Enjoy and be sure to check out the home site's tutorial's and soon to be FAQ.

Thanks,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] soda97:
how come I follow to add the register key on my Dash but still can't receive it from IMSMS?

I have no problem sending it out...

what else am i missing?

soda
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Many users have messaged me regarding this and many have incorrect keys registered - be sure you have the proper keys created - and then each key having the proper DWORD VALUE created respectively.

They are KEYS - so they should appear as a 'directory' underneath the Rules path specified in the help guide. If you do it correctly, it will work.

You just have to be sure you have it correctly created.

Email me if you are still having issues.

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Build 1.0.460 released

Some new additions as well as fixes - caught by some of the users - thanks to quicksand for messaging me in regards to a small mistake made by me when you archive all your chat logs.

See release notes for more info - download and notes on home site.

Thanks again!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amders:
yep you're coorect, palm threaded is buggy.. oh yah.. i wonder if your IMSMS can be MMS client also?? and can the message archieve put on storage card.. not phone memory?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amders:
hello there, i've already installed your apps on my tytn (softbank x01ht a.k.a htc tytn)..

i've few comment for your program:

- why don't you give user freedom to put contact number using keyboard or any other input methods, so user doesn't need add friend list for sending message.. for example... when you want to send message for 1111111 (example) your needed to add as friend list first.. or.. you can give user too choose from built in wm6 contact manager...

- and i think there a bug.. when i'm choosing menu --> create normal sms message, it show error window

the message like this

and this is the detail

fyi i've disabled a sms and mms registry located at

HLM\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Svc

MMS and SMS key i've renamed these keys...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] berndhufmann:
IMSMS - Landscape/Portrait

Hi, i looked to the skinning guide to see if i can solve my problem myself, but i need help. Thanks!

Running IMSMs on S710 with the actual version, getting at portrait view problem by not splitting long message lines. At this view the message line isn´t displayed correctly meaning couldn´t read. Switching to landscape no problem everything is fine. How can i prevent IMSMs to "run out" of the viewing window in portrait mode?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
amders-

Email me directly - I am not clear on your "registry" fixes.

As for inputting numbers, etc. You don't input numbers directly - you do it from the manage menu. Either QUICK ADD FRIEND or from the Manage Friends listing.

I don't see why there can't be a method to input a phone number directly either. I will look at this suggestion and let you know what I plan to do :)

Thanks for the tips :)

-DSO