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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
YOu can download the newest build: 5370 for PPC, 5270 for smartphones:

Improvements in these builds are internal engine threading optimizations - this will impact the user interface (when sending messages) significantly - with these new builds, users can now experience no "lag" when sending messages - however, anti-flooding (part of the engine) is still enabled - so you can't send the same message more than once at a time (you can send the same message XX amount of time you want - just that you can't send it more than once (to prevent flooding).

These improvements will impact your IMSMS usage positively and I would recommend using this new version. I am still testing these new enhancements out - so let me know if you experience any threading related issues - you will see an error message if something goes awry - the latest build is very robust.

God Bless,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tnemec:
Screen layout?

May I ask for the reason why the width of the main text input box is less then the screen? I could imagine that moving the character count to the upper right corner and extending the input box would make sense, or?

Another experiance: lots of contacts slows friends list management extremely down - maybe a direct read of the contacts would be better...

Cheers,

Thomas
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
IMSMS,

Now testing 5370. Options selecting and save preferences now seems to work. Have not yet tested the custom sounds options.

The option to change the storage path isn't working. Also got what I think is a threading issue error. Have emailed you with the details.

I am still testing the rest of the app out. Will report back in due course.

WB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fightthegoodfight:
Well im back and testing new verison, i can send messages but not recieve them. Let me go into more detail.

I use S2U2 and when i get a message the phone will light up but IMSMS will not start up (when auto start is on) or notify (when i leave IMSMS up and have display option on).

I open the program and it wont show the message from the person i sent it from (i used my roomates phone to send messages to myself).

Now when i send a message it works prefectly.

Thanks for your time!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
HI,

Download the 5371 for your PPC if you haven't already. WB and others have reported an issue with the AUTO START feature as well.

Here are some other notes:

What's different since 5360 is that the send message is now threaded. I expected errors to show up in the debug process - This is what happens:

It has everything to do with the outlook library reference. Technically speaking, when the message gets sent - (the library called to send it), it breaks the incoming message hooks already registered. THis is indeed a strange issue - and has alot to do with threading the process - I am suspecting this behavior to cause the same issues with motorola Q MOL 2/3 equipped phones - seems like I have gotten many emails regarding issues with the Moto Q.

It depends on how the thread process is created - I have debugged it and found a better solution - which on the smartphone should work as intended - on the ppc, I am awaiting more feedback (including yours here).

Non-technically speaking - this is what you should expect if you have problems: When you first load up IMSMS, and you try to send a message out, the incoming hooks break. You won't get any incoming messages - except when you EXIT IMSMS - they will all come and drop into your outlook inbox. BUT when you FIRST RECEIVE a message (didn't send anything out when you start out IMSMS), everything will work. This behaviour is due to threading issues with the outlook library when sending.

I will address this issue soon enough - it's part design of the engine and the strange phenomenon is really strange indeed. I have no control of how the outlook library send process - but I contact the .net team and ask them about this.

Thank you for your time!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
WB -

Data paths do save - but it's a bit tricky to note it visually - here's how it works:

Go to SETTINGS -> Preferences -> Action Soft key -> "Change Log Storage Path".

A directory browser will open up. SELECT the directory by choosing the directory of choice. You must double tap (if on PPC) the directory you want, it will show up at the above text box. When you see the directory, you can then go to the ACTION -> SELECT.

YOU MUST TAP THE DIRECTORY - a mere HIGHLIGHTing will not select that directory. You must traverse INTO the directory (you will know you have it selected when it shows up on the top text input field). Then choose action soft key, select.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
IMSMS was never intended for the PPC - the PPC edition will get a major overhaul utilizing hardware and features not found on the smartphone editions - it is primarly built to accomodate PPC users at the present time because the smartphone release isn't designed for the PPC interface.

Here's what to expect from the PPC overhaul-

Notification ballons, UI redesign, optimized custom features that seperates it from the smartphone edition.

It is expected in Beta 2/3 (which is right around the corner ~1month).

Multi-language support is in testing - but I don't know if I can get it out in time for a 1.0 release. Primary language support is English.

Thanks!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
Imsms,

Yhm

Wb
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fightthegoodfight:
Ooo I just can't wait!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
Guys,

Build 5385 for the PPC seems to have resolved a lot of the problems I was reporting back to the OP, IMSMS (DSO).

There is still some way to go yet (I'm still testing this release); however if you are having problems then I suggest you upgrade to that build for PPC.

Thanks to DSO for all the hard work he has been putting into this, and at least having the grace to listen when I have insisted that something he thought was working was in fact not doing so. Quite looking forward to the "B" build and its various optimisations, when its ready.

This is looking pretty good. Congratulations to DSO.

Cheers

WB

PS: It would be appreciated if any of you with PPC's and some spare time could test this app and give feedback to DSO. He does not have the resources to test on the PPC plaform so any help would be gratefully received.

Thanks

WB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eatonjb:
anyone have any pictures of IMSMS on a Tilt? a few weeks ago I tried it , it would not work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] to0:
I get a 404 error anytime that I try to download either of the CABs. Can this be fixed?

Thank you.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Shep:
Same here - but I think he is updating and uploading right now..

Shep
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
HI All-

I have just released Build 5400 - it is pre-beta 2 release and this is a milestone release. It includes a bunch of items (see home site for release notes).

If you are still having some annoying issues, please email me directly and I will try to help you the best I can. Beta 2 for PPC will include an overhaul - it be different than that of the smartphone edition. Smartphone will be final 1.0 when tests confirm everything is working to specific parameters.

This new 5400 includes the emoticons directly from menu selection - no need to type it out - I did not put this in until now because it was still being debated. Do note if you have emoticons turned on, for the HTC S620 models, the chat log display (aka web browser/pocket IE) has some issues trying to load them - the issue is that it may slow your viewing down (due to loading of emoticon graphics). This is something that happens on smartphone PocketIE - the way the graphics are loaded. Simply archive your logs and clear them (starting fresh) will take care of some potential "lag".

Please let me know if you have any issues - I'm here to assist. Thank you and GOD BLESS all of you!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deenice:
True Outbox Functionality???

Hey IMSMS, this is an awesome program. Kudos to you and your hard work. I was wondering (haven't tested this 'cause I just installed) if IMSMS app has the ability to resend/send-when-have-signal messages if your phone's signal is lost, something along the lines of a true messaging Outbox?

I was originally using the Palm threaded app which has this feature (unfortunate that WM5/6 doesn't have this out-of-the-box, Nokia does!!!). But since it was not made for other PPCs, the screen real estate suffers when using the virt keyboard. I, at times, am on the subway (NYC) where I lose/don't have signal but want to send some text msg to family and friends.

Again, keep up the awesome work and thanks for a cool product!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Let me share some technical info with all of your in this regard:

IMSMS engine is unique - it has the ability to send out any outgoing mail that has accumulated - the feature is designed into IMSMS' core engine - there can be some logic functionality written in to activate this - it is very simple to do because IMSMS' core engine function's this way - like a true outbox - any outgoing mail gets stacked into the outbox and will send right away if activated - which it is by default - which means any mail that is sent gets sent right away.

The UI will NOT send however if there is a network problem - or any problem preventing the message from being sent. So by default, the UI turns off the "outbox" feature inside IMSMS' core engine - it never gets a chance to mail out accumulated mail in the outbox because the UI never sends it to the engine for processing.

I can see why you would want this feature - but also, I can see that it will create many logic problems as well - I will have to accomodate features that will deal with the outgoing box - which by design, IMSMS' engine already has built in. The reason these features are off is because it takes lots of time to

ensure everything works out in reality. In theory and design spec, it is written to do just that - but it's all in theory -

I need the core functionality of IMSMS to work to my spec parameters so I can push out more features later - for now, I really need everyone to use it enough to ensure it actually works based on my spec parameters. AFter that, I can then focus on other feature enhancements because it was already designed in the core engine since the beginning :)

I hope this clears things up for those who are wondering. Thank you for your patience!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
IMSMS,

Its a vote for option A; its the sensible choice.

WB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Build 5500

Now released - "caching" is now removed. There is a brand new contacts management for those that have contacts in the 1000+. You will like it - at least you get almost no delays now when starting up (when loading saved friends).

This release is a solid build - install for those who haven't - if you have previous builds, I strongly recommend you install this update. (see home site for release notes)

This will be the many last updates I will push out - I will collect the feedback from testers and then compile a final release build. It was fun making this - now it's time to focus on PPC builds and v2 redesign.

Please email me or private message me if you have any questions. Thanks again for all your support - it's been a fun development cycle.

:)

God Bless,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pdafre4k:
The page you have requested could not be found. (404)

cannot download the smartphone program and the ppc program
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] EVRiNOM:
Same for me...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Sorry for the confusion - when you see "Updating..." next to the build #, that means it's not available. The .cab files will also be offline until you see a directly link available again (that's up top on the main home site).

It's back online, I had to do a last minute update on somethings internally - 5501 is the latest.

Thanks for your patience.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] EVRiNOM:
Thanx a lot!

P.S. No Cyrillic support? :'(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sunkey:
can i know when the Chinese displaying can be supported? i am waiting for that day.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jasoraso:
I'm trying to use the program on a Verizon Q9m (with wm6). I'm not sure if my Q9 suffers from the same problems with the dreaded MOL2/mol3 update. Messages sent to my phone/IMSMS only seem to get the first line. A message replied from GOOGLE sms only displays the first line. I am able to use the IMSMS program to send messages, with some problems. Messages sent to Google are not received properly (I get a help message in reply to my query to Google SMS). Messages sent from IMSMS to a MSN Messenger user disply properly. Messages sent using the "Create Normal SMS Message" option are sent fine (test sending a message to Google SMS).

I'm sending 2 logs, one with messages to Google sms; you can see the reply at 1:15 in response to a message sent using "Create Normal SMS Message".

I'm also sending a log from communicated with a MSN Messenger user. Those messages were received properly on the other end.

Also, is the option "SMS Notify Other Applications" supposed to pass the message onto the default SMS program? It is not doing so if that is the case.

Jason
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
I'll take a look the logs - Moto phones have issues - I have not received word back from Motorola regarding these "issues".

SMS NOTIFY OTHER APPS works - you must restart IMSMS for this to take effect.

Email me if you have any questions.

Latest build is 5505 - beta 2 for smartphone edition.

Thanks again,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
If you want to be a tester for Chinese edition, let me know - I have been testing with Chinese emulator for some time now - I hope I can squeeze into 1.0 release - but I'm not sure yet - because I need to work out the engine details to ensure the proper codepage encoding is working right.

Hang in there :)

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
IMSMS Video Tutorials now available - see home site for details.

Thanks again,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] EVRiNOM:
And what about the cyrillic encoding?..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
It's very rough right now - I'm getting schooled designing to fit the Chinese encoding...multi-language is the most difficult part right now :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hi,

This is almost final 1.0 build (for smartphones):

BUILD 5510

Fixes the "enable msgs Instant update" feature. It works now properly.

Also, please see the online video guides - they are updated!

http://pages.google.com/edit/DSOSoftware07/imsmshelptutorial

Thanks again!

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wacky.banana:
IMSMS,

What's happened to the change log on your site that lets us know what's changed/whats been fixed please?

Thanks

WB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hi,

I am very happy to announce IMSMS is now MULT-LANGUAGE SUPPORTED!! Yes, that means all the Chinese language devices can now send and receive in Chinese, the Japanese language devices can send/read with IMSMS - even Russian, Italian, etc.

However, IMSMS is NOT localized with menus adapting to your regional language. So you will have to view the tutorials to get an understanding of the features - although it's easy to understand (I hope) ;)

Custom preset text messages do however support your language setting - and everything else works with your language defaults.

In simple terms, IMSMS can now read and write in your specific language. It does not mean that an ENGLISH/US only language phone can read CHINESE. Your phone MUST support the default code page (language) in order to do so. For those who want to use this version (I'm assuming everyone who is NON-USA or even if you are in the US), you will enjoy this version for sure!

Please go to the IMSMS home site for download links. Both .zip and .cab files are ready to for download. Please report any bugs to me via email or private message. I want to thank all of you who have waited for multi-language support for being so patient!

Thanks again for all of your support,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] berndhufmann:
IMSMS - HTC SMS Inbox

Hi, if IMSMS is installed, an incoming sms is stored at the HTC Inbox and in your program. No matter, but to clear the sms icon at the bar i must de-activate the income sms via HTC. Is there a possibility to enable icon/sms clearing via your tool? That happens also too a "Send Note notification" sms. Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
When IMSMS is run without any other 3rd party message intercepting application running, IMSMS will swallow the message by deafult. Your default outlook inbox will NOT receive the message IMSMS receives UNLESS you have the "SMS Notify Other Application" turned on. When turned on, IMSMS will pass the message to any other intercepting application - if no 3rd party application besides IMSMS is running, your default outlook inbox will intercept the message IMSMS passed to it.

This is a a standard notification icon is from your outlook inbox when it receives the message IMSMS passed to it- IMSMS cannot dispose of the icon since the default outlook inbox receives the sms message - IMSMS will pass the message to all the applications which can receive incoming messages - but after the message is passed, the programs that intercept the messages will have to manage the notification icons - IMSMS has no control over that (for obvious reason).

Either disable IMSMS' "SMS Notify Other Application" feature or just deal with the outlook inbox notification icon. IMSMS is an sms management system as well - passing the message along to other applications is meant as "courtesy option."

Thanks,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
All release notes are located with the .ZIP file's comments. When you open the .zip file, you will see the comments (with winzip/winrar).

The release notes are also posted near the bottom of the home site page as well.

---DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] burrzoo:
Wow!

@IMSMS-->

This is brilliant! I really appreciate all of the work you have done!! Some of the "little" touches like allowing to send the message after clicking the enter key. So handy! So many nice features like this. Very impressive. Now I can use your application and still be able to use the Phone MMS feature on my TyTN II. I could not send an MMS whatsoever with the Palm Threaded SMS application (but did use it for awhile and appreciate the work that went into it too.)

Maybe I missed this in the tutorial but can the Font Size be changed, made larger?

Thanks again!!!:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] EVRiNOM:
Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deenice:
Thanks for clarification. I look forward to all the neat forthcoming features!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Hi,

If there are not fatal crashes occuring, I will return in about a week or so. I have posted the newest build which now includes a "mute" function - which should satisfy some users that are annoyed with the loud sounds (even though it is set to your volume ear piece level).

Newest build and release notes are posted on the home site:

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

Thanks again and feel free to email me anytime.

Cheers,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
Attention ALL TMOBILE DASH USERS (how to fix your "not receiving incoming problems":

IMSMS may not work on your phone due to the fact if you have upgraded from WM5 to WM6 yourself, there is broken interface in Windows Mobile 5 that prevents standard sms message interceptions. In order to fix this, go ahead and try the following:

Navigate to your phone's system registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Software\Inbox\Svc\Sms\Rules

Within the above entry will be two:

{1000BC1C-F4A3-4210-B197-4AEBF2CEE6F5}

{77990A0E-60B8-4103-B9AF-17157E4274FD}

Or anything else that may be listed in that registry entry -

make sure you back up your registry before you proceed:

DELETE THEM ALL ***EXCEPT THE TWO ABOVE***. All of the entries listed under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Software\Inbox\Svc\Sms\Rules

REBOOT your Tmobile Dash - then everything should work with IMSMS and other applications.

(the source was from Peter Foot's Windows Mobile Blog).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
For those who have waited, it's finally here for you:

IMSMS now supports VIBRATION feature.

Please visit the home site for download and release notes. For those devices that support the vibration feature, you will see the feature automatically available - if not, it will not be selectable (from the main Menu)

PS - this is for SMARTPHONE users ONLY. PPC editions will not have this function.

Thanks,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fightthegoodfight:
Hey! Well after my long absense im back and just tested newest version on PPC. Now I am recieving messages with no problems and they are instant. Some things I would like to see.

-Vibration for PPC, this would sell it for me.

-Have an option to "quick minimize" on right soft key so when i have S2U2 running and i get a message i can minimize it quick, otherwise it gets all glitchy.

Thanks for the hard work and take a week off for once!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sparticus:
I like the app, but It seems..umm, really ugly, lol...and I think it only works if its running in the background.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
IMSMS Core Performance Update:

THere is a PERFORMANCE UPDATE - this will be the ONLY time there is a revision in the core engine - enough to warrant an ARCHIVE and DELETE process of your chat logs. Please follow the instructions below:

Release Notes Build (1.0.210):

==============================

*** IMPORTANT *** - YOU must ARCHIVE all our chat logs and DELETE THEM ALL before you can use this version.

* IMSMS Core Engine performance update - the core engine is modified and is even more robust and quicker than ever before.

* Fixed pre-set text message focus - when browsing your chat log, focus is lost when selecting a preset message to send.

* Fixed Unicode issue - affects PRE-1.0.210 builds only

Please, if you are using PRE 1.0.210 versions, archive your logs and then delete them all before sending messages. This is the only time you will need to do this ever - there is an internal performance rewrite - this is necessary.

This will be last update for weekend - Thanks again for your support,

DSO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
is the sent messages meant to be saved? that is,will we view it in the 'Sent' folder of the Messaging application?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
ALL MESSAGES ARE SAVED - both incoming and outgoing.

You can view them when you have archived them - on your pc desktop. I can implement a view chat log feature as well inside IMSMS - or you can parse the XML yourself and create your own viewer if you'd like.

The log viewer too is being updated right now- but the old version should work fine to view your archived logs.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] IMSMS:
PPC Vibration is NOW SUPPORTED!

Version 1.0.211 for PPC - Smartphone editions already have it enabled.

Thanks for waiting on this feature - it will work 100% on HTC devices - but some devices may not have vibration so let me know your device brand and I can create a solution for you.

Please read the RELEASE NOTES on the Home site - very important instructions before you start using IMSMS.

Thanks again,

DSO

PS - for real this time, I'm off for the weekend ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] queer~dude:
such a good appl!

excuse me, does IMSMS mean to send SMS through internet right, i mean take me for an example, i have unlimited monthly GPRS package, so does it mean i can send SMS as many as i can without Extra charges right??

Thanks in advance
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dash7869:
thanks for the prompt response.. what i mean was, will the sms be saved inside the native Messaging app of WM6, not in the xml/htm file of IMSMS? (can i see it in inbox/outbox)