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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
EDIT: now that I think of it, WinZip may display its icon and name on the CAB file and fool you into thinking it's a zip file... just copy the file on the device and try running it. If it comes up with a dialog asking where you want to install the program (if you have an external memory) you're done. Remember to install it in the internal storage!

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The file should have downloaded with the CAB extension.

You just rename it with windows, with the context menu.

If you don't see the extension ".zip" at the end of the file name, you should enable the option to view file extension in the Options window located into the Tools menu that comes on any folder on your pc.

I just don't know how to explain this more clearly :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
FormGuest,

I agree with thenext1, when files extensions are associated with a certain program, the extension is hidden and all you see is the icon for that program. To see the true extension, do this:

- Go to Windows Explorer

- Click on Tools>Folder Options...

- Go to the View tab, and UN-check the box for "Hide extensions for known file types", then click OK

Now the file extensions should be visible.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] neophyte.vii:
Umm

After updating to the newest version, the second hand will not go away!

It endlessly follows the minute hand =[
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Yeah, I suggested that a few pages back.

Unfortunately, thenext1 has been pretty busy lately, so its manual switching for now.

ezmike,

Great MM clock! Would you happen to have it in a larger size (anywhere between 190x190 to 160x160) for those of us with VGA displays? Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
Could you explain me further? What steps did you do?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
thenext1,

On the new version, the second hand remains visible (didn't realize it follows the min hand though) even after disabling the second hand using the checkbox in Retro options. Version v1.06.c3 works fine though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
Thank you for the information . . . I will try this and see what happens . . .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
Will look into it in a few days ....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
IT Works . . . Both you and thenext1 where correct . . . Here I was so confused and all it took was something so simple as modifying the view of the folders :o . . . All the files I downloaded for the clock program did show up as a Zip file (both the icon and file extentions) and once I follow your instructions on how to modify the view of the folders on my computer - I can now see that the real file extension of the Clock program as a cab file (although the icon is still represented as a zip file) . . . Again, a BIG - THANK YOU - to both you and thenext1 . . . :D

OH MY, I can't wait to see an actual "Clock" on my Today screen :cool: that I can read without having to put on my reading glasses ;) . . . I will let you know what happens . . .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] neophyte.vii:
At first I tried to install the newest cab, while Retro was running. Installed fine, but the clock wouldn't load, even after soft reset.

So I uninstalled then reinstalled Retro. Worked fine, but the second hand is now a thorn in my.. eye. :p
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
OH Well . . . alas I was not able to install the file on my Treo 750 . . . Although, the file extension did changed to be seen as a cab file, when I place it in the the program files on the Treo 750 it could not be read as a cab and showed once again as a Zip file . . . I don't know if I am doing anything wrong . . . Is there a possibility to have this cab file sent to me . . . Please let me know . . .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] neophyte.vii:
I am going to assume you run windows mobile.

You merely need to locate the .cab file, then double-click on it. It is a self-installing filetype, just like .exe.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
I happen to have made it in a 340x340 size. I don't have a VGA device, so I don't know what size clock is best for them???. Here it is in the larger size. This way, you can make it the size you want for your VGA screen with Redit.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
You're absolutely correct - It is Windows Mobile 6 . . . On a Treo 750 . . .

I took the "cab" file and uploaded it to the Treo using Windows Active Sync 4.5 . . . Once it was in the "Main" Program File on the Treo, I did indeed "double click" on the file to "self" install the program from the "cab" file into the Treo "main" Program folder (as you are suggesting I do now) . . . Once I was done installing the Retro Program, I went back to the Treo Main Program File, where I did find the Retro Folder, however all it had was the 3 files with the extension of ".clr" (I even un"hide" another file) . . . even so, I then "double click" all the files - however, a "warning" popped up that said there was no program associated with any of the file there in the folder . . . :eek:

Well that's where I am now . . . :o

I am wondering has anyone else had the same experience . . . Or is it just me . . .

Although, I am not an expert when it comes to computer programing & other technology . . . I usually am not this inept - I do know somethings (Matter of fact, I usually have to help others get around their computers and Phones/PDA/PCC - especially when it comes to the basic programs) . . . but this just has me confused . . .:(

BTW, I do thank everyone for their assistance . . . I just hope I can get this program up and running on my Treo - I do really want to see the time without having to put on my reading glasses everytime I want to know the time or have to start wearing a wistwatch again . . . ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Look under Start->Settings->Today->Items

There you will see GMT Retro, just check it and it will appear on your Today screen. The 3 clr files you mentioned are the different clock styles that Retro comes with. When you are at Items, you will see a button labeled Options. Select that to choose the clock you want to see on your today screen from the drop down menu. Understand?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
Thanks EZMike . . .

Yep - I not only understand . . . I can comprehend what you are telling me . . .

So I followed your directions and guess what . . .

There was no GMT Retro listed in the drop down menu in the items list . . .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Thanks ezmike! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
FormGuest,

Just wondering if you installed Retro into main memory or SD card? I seem to recall thenext1 saying that it has to be installed in main memory. If you did install it in main memory, then I think you need thenext1 to help you out, because it sounds like you did everything correctly.

BTW, GMT Retro Clock is not on a drop down menu; it should be in the list of Today Items, with a check box next to it. If you are not seeing this, then something is definitely not right (maybe a compatibility issue).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
rykev . . .

Thanks for asking . . . I believe I did install the file in the main memory and not the SD card as thenext1 instructed us to do . . . As I mentioned in my previous post, I installed the file in the Treo 750 Main Program Folder (using the "explorer" option in the MS Active Sync Program) - double click on the file - which then created another folder in the same main program folder titled: Retro Clock . . . In this folder are the following files: cronometer; elclock; modern and system . . . nothing else . . . Is there a file missing . . . What?

Now if there is something that I am doing wrong I do not know . . .

I have even double checked both the Today screen items list (under the Setting option) and the Program setting for the Retro Clock . . . but alas there is no Retro Clock (or "GMT Retro") listed anywhere in a list or on a screen . . . I have even gone so far as to do a "Hard Set" on my Treo 750 to wipe everything off the PPC and reinstalled the Retro Clock cab file - so there was a "clean" set-up . . . and still nothing . . .

Okay - I guess it is upto those who know . . .

How about it - thenext1 . . . Is there something I am missing - ;) - no not that . . . I meant like a File or something . . .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Ok, I think I know what happened...

After you copied the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' to your Treo's default directory (when you start Explore from ActiveSync - it is actually the "My Documents" directory), do not double click the CAB file from this Explorer window. Instead, you need to go to your Treo's list of programs and invoke the File Explorer. From your Treo's File Explorer, find the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' (should be in "\My Documents" sub-directory) and double click on it. This should install it properly. Let me know how it goes.

Edit: I just tried double-clicking from Windows Explorer and that didn't do anything, so maybe that's not it either. thenext1, it's all up to you .. I am out of ideas.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
OH - NO YOU DIDN'T - :confused: . . . You're giving up now - when in actuality YOU HELPED . . . I treid once again, installing the Retro Clock Program (retroppc.cab) using YOUR suggestion . . . I downloaded the program once again using Active Sync into the "Main" Program Folder (not as you think in the "My Documents" folder) on the Treo 750 . . . I then disconnected the Treo from my computer shut off the phone and restarted using a soft set . . . Once done and back on, I open the Explorer under the programs option click on the cab file once again and it installed once more . . . backed out of explorer . . . opened settings to Today and then tabbed to the Items list . . .And guess what I saw . . . A CLOCK on my TODAY SCREEN . . .

YEA - If I could I'd KISS YOU - I would :D . . . THANKS, so much for all your help . . . especially now that I CAN SEE THE TIME . . . :cool:

BTW, I hope this also helps anyone else that was having the same problem(s) I was having trying to install the Retro Clock (especially on the Treo 750 / Window Mobile 6 . . . Oh and to thenext1 - a really BIG THANK YOU for the clock . . . :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
You're welcome, glad it worked out.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FormGuest:
So am I . . . And I really do appreciate your help . . . :D

A really BIG - THANK YOU - to you and thenext1 for your help and the development of this add-on . . . In less then a day it has become one of the most functional items on my Today Screen - that is, next to the phone . . .

Oh and for all the people who have assisted and developed all these "skins" for the RetroClock "kudos" go to you - too . . . :cool:

I do not care who you are or where you are from - at times like this . . .

You have to admit - Life's simplest pleasures are the sweetest . . . ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Sinn Military Watch

The 503EZM.1 by Sinn is the new skin I made for Retro. It is a military special-op watch and can be read about here. I made this in a 120x120 size and also in a 300x300 size for VGA screens. The image below shows the the watch with the alarm hand visible. This is a rare, expensive watch that I am proud of recreating for you and I hope you like having this version of it to use with Retro. :D :D :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
have A feature suggestion:

I am currently using the original vga clock that comes with the cab. it is beautiful. here is the suggestion:

a 240X240 clock plugin so that it can be used as the desktop. also, if possible to make it run "behind" the other today plugins?

I also noticed that you have to disable the plugin before you can change the options. it is otherwise stable and awesome!

thanx.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
No, you can't make it run below other plugins by standard means.

You may try using Wisbar Advance Desktop or other similar desktop replacements, but I haven't tried what you ask ....

For all the bugs... yes, there may be some :D unfortunately, saying that these days i'm "very busy", is not even near the reality!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mascasel:
same issue,somebody knows the solution?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Just wondering, you are trying to open redit on your computer and not your phone, right?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mascasel:
yes,on my pc
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
I use WinRar to open the zip file, then double click Redit.exe from inside the zip file and it opens everytime. Sounds like this is what you are doing also so I am not sure why you are having that problem. Sorry I wasn't much help. :confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] n77737:
Earth Clock

This clock is setup to show day/night for my home in Michigan. It could be adopted to work in other parts of the world, but, I believe, only in the northern hemisphere. There is also the limitation of not adjusting for summer/winter.

Dave
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
I have the same problem on my home PC which runs XP sp1. Redit works fine on XP sp2 or Vista. Btw, what version of Windows are you running?

thenext1,

Are there any requirements for the PC to run REdit, e.g. .NET libraries etc.?

n77737,

Good work! I sort of have an(other) earth type clock in the works too, although I don't know when it will be done.

ezmike,

Thanks for the VGA size for the Sinn watch!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
As I wrote elsewhere, the only requirement should be NET framework 2.0.

If it doesn't run on XP SP1, maybe SP1 isn't compatible with NET 2.0....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Thanks for your reply. I did a search, & apparently XP SP1 isn't an "official" supported OS configuration for .NET2.0 . See link. Lucky for me I have Vista on another machine ...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mascasel:
I have sp2 ,compactframework 2 works fine with other applications of my tytn for which is requested.

Only redit doesn't work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
I believe .NET Framework 2.0 needs to be on your PC for REdit to run. To check, on your PC, go to:

Control Panel->Add or Remove Programs

and look for an entry that resemble something like this:

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Size: 186.00MB

(see picture)

If it is not there then you need to install it (from Microsoft).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
I have noticed an issue and a fix:

when you change the settings of this plugin, it MUST be disabled. also noticed that I have to disable the plugin; exit settings; then go back to the settings, change them; exit today settings again; then go back to the today settings and reenable the plugin.

also noticed that the best size I like is 186X186 that way it still alows for another plugin at the bottom without making a stupid ugly scrollbar in portrait, and is fully round in landscape.

Great plugin!

have to look through redit to see abot changing the clock hands. already made some cool faces. Thanx for the plugin! may I cook it into my rom?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
If you think your users will appreciate it, you can for sure.

That way you'll also bring some much-needed audience to this plugin :D

Anyway, plugins are disabled only when you close the today settings screen, so it is normal that you have to do that way. This is nevertheless a bug and I'll look into it when I have time.

bye
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
MotherEarthA/B Clocks

Here are 2 variants of the mEarth clocks. mEarthA is a more traditional type clock with a second hand. mEarthB has a second hand in the form of the Hubble telescope, & has an earth/woman composite background. Both mEarthA & mEarthB have a ring which can be removed using REdit. Available sizes are:

mEarthA - 119sq, 198sq & 299sq

mEarthB - 120sq, 200sq & 299sq
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Some Today screenshots

Here are some screenshot variations.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
I cooked the thing into my rom and discovered that I had to change the reg to reflect that it was located in windows with all the clocks.

Here's the funny thing: that issue with changing the clocks with the plugin still working is gone now. just a short delay and works flawlesly.

I do have a (probably a stupid question): I have changed the size of the clock to be the main today plugin (pretty huge) but I would like to be able to change the clock hand sizes to be better visible (and to have them take up as much of the radius as possible 187x187)

Is there a template for the clock hands available? Or do I just make a square transparent png with the hand pointing towards 12?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
1st question: If you want me to solve the crash bug, you should find a way to send me the dump files Windows creates when a program crashes, that shuold be "shell32.exe". I don't know if there's a way to save them directly to a file, instead of sending them to MS. May be WM automatically saves them into some Windows subdirectory (like in WinVIsta).

Or else you can copy-paste the crash report data into a Pword file and send it to me.

2nd question: You have to get the source PNG used for the clock (or make a new one on your own) and resize it to the size you want. I haven't implemented scaling because that would take too much time of mine, and much more additional CPU-time, too :P

Yes, the hands should be pictured right at 12 o'clock.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
There are a couple of ways you could get the 'hands':

1) Go to REdit & set time to 12:00:00, then disable (uncheck) all the image layers except the one you want. Then simply capture the image and crop/resize.

or

2) Ask the publisher of the clock skin for the hands you want - we'd be happy to post it if you need it.

And yes, hands need to point at 12, but it doesn't need to be square. A rectangular size larger than the clock hand itself will suffice.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
1) but it won't preserve the alpha... ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
:o ... I'm so embarrassed ... yes, you do need to remove the background. Found a tutorial here to do just that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
So the crash bug was fixed with relocating the plugin to \Windows\. That's it. done. Unfortunately, I do not know how to save that crash info... but I do not have to. It may have something to do with it searching for the file in "other folders since most of the today plugins are located in windows and maybe the system wants it there...:confused:

My question about the clock hands came about because I could not take the old clock hands out and edit then replace them. I would assume that If I made a png file the same size as the clock, but with the hands set to 12 it should work... right? I wanted to make the hands look kinda like different color and size "radar" as if the old Swatch "seconds" hand that was actualy a circle with a drawing on it. so that it would look like this or something similar with different collors.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] PeacefulWarrior:
16 variations on the original "Modern" clock.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
Ok!!! I figured it all out.

Here is the clock:

it is 185x185 and takes up full today screen in landscape, and is large enough to be the main today plugin. (I actualy needed this plugin to see the time on ocasion) :)

I probably should have merged the gleam with the numbers, but I thought that if someone might want to use a piece of this clock or edit it for their benefit. I personaly don't like the gleam anyway.

Hope you like.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Carlo626:
thanks

thanks thenext1 great plug-in :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Issey Miyake Chrono

Here is a recreation of the Issey Miyake Trapeziod Chrono watch in two sizes. A 120x120 version and also a 264x264 version for VGA screens.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
Awesome, this is what I have been looking for. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pkoper:
Great stuff.....

The Bell & Ross goes awesome with my Pinot Rom.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
007 Watch

Worn by James Bond, the Omega Seamaster. 266x266 in size.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] DotStig:
The links on the first post for the website do not work anymore, any updates?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
I see ... i'll look into it.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
The Retro clock today plugin can also be downloaded HERE while the official site is down.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
Yeah, my hosting provider (a friend of mine :D ) is on vacation and will not sort out this before he returns home. :D

Meanwhile use the link provided by ezmike ...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Translate this webpage? Vietnamese?

Found a forum written in vietnamese i think with Retro on it and some clock clr files too. Interested in knowimg what it says if someone can translate it please.

http://www.handheld.com.vn/forum/showthread.php?p=736004
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
The clock files have already been posted in this thread, somewhere.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
Glass "RED" clock

Hi, played around for a bit and got a new transparent clock.

in the screenshot there is a square background red and gold. it is not in the clock. I just put it there to show transparency.

300(vga)

216(portrait not landscape)

180(landscape)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rykev:
Just got back from a few weeks of vacation & it sure is good to be greeted by new clock faces! Great job on the 007 clock (have been a Bond :cool: fan for years, so thanks!) & another wonderfully creative clock from SVI. Excellent work everyone & keep it up!:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] S.V.I:
I saw that on the official page you dont have clock downloads. you might want to put them up to get more attention to this awesome plugin.

(by the way, adding the date to it would be pretty cool too; I mean like a typ of date couner you see on a watch

with a "hand on the day and a hand on the day number. that would be sick!)

thanx for the compliment ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thenext1:
Your clocks are all awesome & i'm very eager of someone actually using my program, but the problem is that I haven't got the time to edit teh 1st post for eveery new clock that you guys made.

Plus, I've sold my pocket pc and bought a replacement smartphone, so I don't think I'm further developing retro for PPC, until I get another PPC (which can be in the next six months to 1 year)...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] towenk3:
skull clock

could someone make a clock face made of a skull with complimenting bone arms with pointing fingers as the clock hands? i'll look for some grafx to post. thnx...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bokeler:
Simple but looks nice. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Heuer Watch Skin

It's been a while since I added a skin for Retro but I had a little time to kill so I made this one based off a Heuer watch design. It's 128x128 and is only available for qvga screens this time.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ezmike:
Diamond Retro Clock

I made a skin that should go nicely with the diamond theme. Let me know what you think. 128x128 in size. This may be the last skin I make for Retro unless an updated version is released.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] christian467:
The problem now is which of all these great clock faces to use:confused::confused:

Some truly lovely designs for a superb piece of software, well done everyone;);

All the hard work is much appreciated:D:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mlemons:
Is there any possibilty that someone could remove the red layer or make it black and then resize it to 80 x 80? I am creating a homescreen for my Motorola Q and have no PC to use edit. Unless someone would like to attempt a windows mobile port of Redit. I will be happy to share the homescreen when it done.

Many thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MTM:
Is it possible for you (or anyone else) to post the clock without the outer ring as I cannot get REdit to run on my phone? I'm mostly interested in the one with the satellite as second hand and a size of 200 pixel :)