yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
It's just as the explanation states:

If You want only to add Profiles button: (to your own set-up)

Part 1:

Use the file 'LockScreen' provided by Senator...how? Extract your own copy of qa_layouts.dat (using winzip or 7zip and the password: b0fm18zq). You will then see all the xml files within. Simply dump Senators 'Lockscreen' xml into the folder with your extracted xml files and simply overwrite your own! (this will give you the correct positioning of the profile button in the classic screen and the seperator lines ;though these lines (bitmaps have to be present in the qp_bkg_now.dat file...coming up next)). Don't forget to encrypt all those xml files back into qa_layouts.zip, using the password then change the etention of the zip file to .dat (That .dat file is now finished with and ready to be dumped back into your Spb Shell folder/Programs/ on your device). But wait for the other file coming up next first.

Part 2:

Use password again to extract your own copy of qp_bkg_now.dat into an empty New folder, then simply copy the two provided files Separator1.bmp and Separator1_m.bmp into your folder with your extracted qp_bkg_now.dat file.

That's it! Use winzip or whatever you use to encrypt the files back into a e.g. qp_bkg_now.zip and don't forget to change the extention to .dat afterwards.

You should end up with 2 .dat files like you had to start with (your original files), but with your new mods courtesy of our Russian friend Senator.

Hope that helps a bit.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bchandler78:
See why your a senior member now !!! Great explanation, from those of us that ride the little bus!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
Custom Background.....

OK finally I can change my own backgrounds now thanks to some of the other members here....but what a dissapointment!!

Firstly no matter what you do to change a background image (.bmp file) it will always revert to black&white due to how Spm employs the use of the mask .bmp to be able to apply the various theme colours to your background. So your chosen background can and will always take on the colour of your chosen theme colour (possibly not if you choose no theme, but it will still be black&white..kind of grey :().

Having said that, all the icons and info cover up most of your background throughout the various screens, so you hardly ever get to appreciate your background anyway. It makes sense why Spb uses such a plain background now, because if you use a nice background that is not plain, it will end up becoming an eyesore and more of an irritation than pleasing to the eye.

The only other thing to do would be to only apply the background to the 'Now' screen only, according to whichever one you choose to use, i.e. Classic or Pro, but if you choose a background and edit it to suit..e.g. the classic screen with digital clock, the background might well be covered up if you should change that layout in the menu.

So in light of these things, I have opted to stick to a plain black background (which will turn to a lighter shade of black (dark grey) because of the mask (needed for theme colour changes)).

Just my observations. Each to their own.

One more thing...I had to get me a copy of Photoshop to be able to easily change graphics now as my previous photo editing software would never allow me to simply overwrite default bitmaps with my chosen ones. Don't know which other apps out there work, but photoshop works very well.

Sorry for the long posts people, but sharing info is just as important as file sharing IMHO. Hope this helps some of you.

Here is my simple looking layout, but for me, extremely functional.:p Oh yes, in case anyone wonders, the first page is just a custom background on my Today screen...I use WA3 to hide all the stuff I don't need to see and with FTouch Flo, I'm just one downward swipe away from my finger friendly interface. It works extremely well for me as I never use my today screen for anything else.:) Night all.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bluebee:
Today only i installed SPB mobile shell on my TC and i am very happy with the user interface. I wanted to customise it to a bit an so needed your expert advice.

1) I have ptravelalarm (a 3rd party plugin) for my alarm needs. I don't use the main HTC alarm. So, when i am in NOW screen I wanted SPB to pull details from ptravelalarm.

thanks again for the answers
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
As far as I know, MS 2.0 will only support their own plug-ins, like Spb Phonesuite, but I don't think that even that can be called from the now screen, let alone a different developers plug-in. All the xml I have come across so far calls on its in-built plug-ins, but I'm sure it can be done if you're an xml expert, but otherwise, it won't be easy at all. Sorry.:(
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] purist:
FIXED

I fixed the multi messaging/weather/volume/battery in landscape mode for all pages and also changed the icon count in launcher2 to 12 potrait and 15 landscape.

Hope you guys done mind me hacking up your work :p
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
hi there.. It will be possible to override the default behavior of only using the mask, making it b&w.. Its not possible right now cause noone has invented it.. All most are doing is copy & paste, change this or that.. of others work.. Doing so will not make it apear from thin air.. That is the diferece between a copier and a developer.. If you dont know the basics of xml and programming forget it.. You'll never make the changes needed for the background to have color..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] michael1284:
Only have one question...after installing Robodad's theme, now my 3rd (right) window gesture is the 16 grid launch tab instead of my photo dialer. Can I change this without editing the .dat files?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
In a simple answer.. No.. Cause in the dat file is the sequence of the tabs.. Ask him to make the change cause its possible..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] michael1284:
Gotcha, going to have to change back for now then, have to have my quick dial :(
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] AllTheWay:
Created some cab's of RoboDad icons

Just thought I would create some .cab's of RoboDad's icons that he created.

Enjoy!!! :D

4Shared Mirror

RoboDad SpbMobileShell Icons with_bg.cab

RoboDad SpbMobileShell Icons no_bg.cab
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] RoboDad:
This is the shortcoming I mentioned in an earlier post. Here is a modified qa_layouts.dat file that corrects the problem. It keeps the layout of the tabs the same, but switches the behavior when using the quick gesture feature.

Extract the file from the ZIP archive, copy it to your device, and you should be good to go.

[Edit]

In fact, I would encourage everyone using my "theme pack" to use this modified file. If I had been a bit more thorough in my testing, I would have packaged it this way in the first place.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] deedee:
Hadn't tried S2U. As i dont have a need for the locking bit of it i hadn't actually tested it at all, will do so and see what happens, thanks for the heads up.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentvg:
gr8 work you all!

I now have 9 buttons and no need for all possible submenus. Therefore I started looking to use one of the menu buttons to activate the taskmanager from the main menu tab.

in the registry HKLM>Software>Spb Software House 2>Spb Mobile Shell>Menu>Root I added the ninth menu with folowing values:

Add = 0

Image = 8

Index = 9

Text = Active Tasks

Type = TaskManager

And the most amazing is that I got it 2 work!

Looking at existing 'Type' regvalues show that the menu buttons can be used for a lot more!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] deedee:
Tried it, now, but it doesn't do the reminder bit of unread SMS that Phone Suite did. My phone lives in a flip top case and so unless i actually hear the first notification then i dont know of one SMS until another turns up that i do hear or i actually use the phone. LOL
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Dredd67:
I have tried to sum up everything we know at this point in a new thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2037930#post2037930

Just tell me if it's OK, and you are welcome to add some comments. I would like to keep it as clear and as simple as possible.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
Actually it is possible 2 have a Perfect digital clock.. Its just a question of modifying some files.. Cant say which cause dont have them here.. Mine is already perfect! :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
That would be cool as a tutorial on this in french actualitémobile lol

Ca serait cool un tuto comme ça en français sur actualitémobile lol
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
everybody.... new release..

no warez..:)

.

link here

pass: pdaviet.net

no crack no serial no warez!!!!

..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] azzambm:
What's new in this release...!!!???
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
Is anyone trying to remove bottom bar? If so.. Progresses please...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
i dont know... I try install .after..:D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
Nice... If anyone finds changes please post them... This way at least i'll know what needs to be done...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] webpatrick:
Probably no changes, only new languages.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
Quick question.. What program do u use.. Where can one get tutorials for it.. Want to learn how to for my next release..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ahmedfikry:
where did you find it?

I already got build 3275 from spb

where is the upgrade/download link?

I went to their website & the link takes me to the same old built?

i already purchased it, not sking for any "stolen" software..just want to upgrade mine...where did u find this info?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] michael1284:
Thanks a lot Robodad!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
download post here

:)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ahmedfikry:
Thanks

Thanks..will try & post results later

have a good day
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
pcarvalho...who made you xda developer of the year???

OK enough is enough pcarvalho! We all apreciate the work you have done and have shared with us all, but frankly your arrogant tone is starting to get on my last nerve.

You've been a member here for what?...3 months? and yet you talk down to people like your the boss or something. It really does show your age. I remember studying programming about 25 years ago at school on a BBC Micro...ever heard of that? Nothing for me to boast about as I found it boring.....I still find programming boring.:)

My chosen career serves me very well and I'm happy. This development here is just for fun. If you really want to show off, why not 'develop' your own software from scratch? Instead you show of your 'limited' knowledge that you are still gaining while at school or College.

Others here and on other forums have also made significant contributions but they are not glory seekers, as you 'appear' to be.;)

If I'm wrong about you and have just misinterpreted the tone of many of your posts, please forgive my bad judgment of you, but if I'm wrong, read over your past posts here and at Spb forum with the eyes of an outsider and maybe then you'll see why I find your tone offensive.

P.S. Am I the first one to think your showing off? I think not, but I do believe you are being a total ar..hole.

By the way....if you don't know how to make a simple cab file, maybe you should consider if you are in a position to criticize others who are at least willing to learn some development skills.....just for Fun of course.:p
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] viettho:
The second tab icon is missing. Do you have this problem?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jrdejavux:
is there anyway to make this the permanent today screen ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] DvTonder:
I installed this build and now my City List for weather is empty - I am unable to select my city.

Anyone have the same issue?

Other than this problem, I am not noticing any other changes in this build
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] tonestones:
Anyone know the password for the zip file for build 3286???
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] paulojdaniel:
Instal this cab: spbwatcher.cab

http://www.box.net/shared/56q9xub0o0
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] paulojdaniel:
pass: pdaviet.net
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
You need to look at the bottom of the post lol :o

il faut regarder en bas du post LOL :o:o

pass: pdaviet.net
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
this file for cities ...

soft reset after..

and it 's ok functionnel
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] AllTheWay:
I use a program called WinCE Cab Manager.

[MOD EDIT: WAREZ LINK REMOVED]

I know there are some tutorials out there but I think Google might be your best friend for this.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] DvTonder:
Thank you - works
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] gfreek:
Well said!;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] tonestones:
Thanx much!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] grinminded:
Request sir landscape pls. thank u! :D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] KukurikU:
hehehe....how old is he? did we have the parent's approval to let him here?

i also think he is full of.....developer...hihihi...my a**....:D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
Nice to see how people react to simple statments and miss intepret them... Without development there is no step forward... this is all i said.. I've never 'looked down' on anyone in fact i help everyone that asks (this week i cant cause i dont have access to a pc) but all that want, will learn.. I have only said the truth and nothing but the truth, there is on glory here (its spb that makes the bucks, i do this in my spare time and for fun, and because i want.. so why this?) so why should one seek glory when there is none.. There are many posts here that are talking about the same thing over and over again making them all the more confusing.. No wonder people get lost reading this.. So sorry if it hurts but my intentions are not to be arrogante in any way.. I'm direct to the point.. There is no beating around the bush with me if someone posts something as new and its not i tell them and say what they have to do to change it into something.. another thing.. Do you know me to even pass judgement of what i know or not (i dont need to know how to make cabs but i am willing to learn, hell.. This might be a shock to many but.. i dont even know xml and i did change things a bit even so didn't i).. Is this bad? I dont think so.. Before popping your last nerve count to 10 it normally helps...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] luiggi:
Great initiative!

Thanks for taking the time to set up the reference thread, it was a good move. Now in my humble opinion if you / we wanted to have it "as clear and simple as possible", you should´ve locked it as a single post, other wise we´ll be ending with another long to read thread with duplicated instructions and questions. I have prepared a guide for icon edition and I would like you to post the link in your very first post, I´ll get in touch with you.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rogboy:
Sorry for the late reply but have only just got back.

Thanks for all your help and detailed instructions.

Followed them easily and it works a treat :).

Profile successfully added to the Classic Now Screen
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] netzcoyote:
I'm trying to get the follwing to work:

Instead of the calendar table at the bottom of the now screen, I'd like to have a row of launcher, like the pinnable buttons in the menu screen.

From what I see, this shouls be possible.

- I got rid of the calendar plugin by deleting it's definition from the layout section in LockScreen.xml

Then I wanted to make a launcher button appear instead by:

- making it known in LockScreen.xml by adding a Plugin Class to the Layout

<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Generic" Name="r0" ID="0"/>

- placing it where it should appear with the positioning data of the deleted calendar plugin.

<Plugin Name="r0">
<BoundRect X="3" Y="167" Width="75" Height="50"/>
</Plugin>

No success, the area where it should appear stays blank, MS starts fine, though.

I also tried to add some data from the layout->general areas by looking at launcher2.xml from parcavalho. DefIcon, etc...

I can't see any additional information for those buttons in SpbMenu.xml.

Ideas?

What am I missing?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Alkhal:
Well the main important info will be the first page. I doubt it will be a sticky so it is cool others can bump it for newcomers to see. I do see your point as well. :cool:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
Np probs.;) Glad I could help.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] MobilePhoneUser:
I disagree with this post. If you do a quick check on all his recent posts, it quickly becomes clear that he has been trying to helpful to all. Sure, a couple of the responses could have used a bit more tact, but overall he's been very nice and helpful to most. Clearly he's been monitoring this thread regularly so as to help out those with questions quickly and I appreciate that.

Now, if you want to go after the arrogant people on this board - you'll find quite a few. Just watch what happens when a noobie asks a question that's already been asked - people will happily write several paragraphs to berate them when instead they could simply answer the question in one sentence.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] netzcoyote:
Getting rid of the icon tab at the bottom

Not sure if this is already known:

To get rid of the icon tab at the bottom, edit Main.xml in qa_layouts.dat:

Basically, I moved the tab below the screen's visible area.

- In every layout node you want the tab to disappear, add 47 (the tab height) to the Y-coordinate of the plugins named Tab1, Tab2, Tab3 and Tab4.

- In order to make the area where the other elements appear extend to the bottom of the screen, add 47 to the height of the Plugin named Subform.

This expands the canvas height on which to show elements like the calendar, clock, menubuttons, etc.

Now you have to go into those xml files (for example LockScreen.xml) and change those element's coordinates, heights, etc. where appropriate.

Just to demonstrate, I have my calendar table go all the way down (in the settings, I have the calendar set to auto):

This can easily be done with the menu tab, launcher tab, speeddial tab, etc.

Navigation with left and right gestures WORKS!

I hope this is useful to someone!

Cheers,

nc
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
I appreciate your right to your views and whilst I agree with you that he has been very helpful to most, I stand by my observations. Nonetheless, water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned. Let's all continue to make fine progress here......with the help of those who are more capable than others...but without insulting or demeaning someone else.

I agree with you about the harsh treatment some noobs get and I don't agree with it either..I'm not one of the offenders. Let's face it, we are all noobs whenever we venture into new territory. Less abuse and more help will benefit us all in the long run.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pcarvalho:
when you 'gestour' left/right does the bottom follow the top? Or does it fade away...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
Nice one!! Looks good. I wonder what would happen if one just deleted the references to the tabbed area...or replaced the bitmaps with plain black ones (giving the impression that there is just a blank space below the calendar?!)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] netzcoyote:
I'm not sure I understand your question, but I'll try to answer:

When I guesture left and right, the screens change just as defined in Main.xml.

The tabs don ot appear on any of the screens.

I played around with the mask, but I got weird behaviour. I posted it a few posts back. As far as I see it, this is due some attributes like TabOpaque, etc.

But then, I'm not so good with the gimp.

Anyway, in the tab area, having a black pixel in a bitmap does not seem to make it transparent. Maybe the colorvalue should be offset by some defined opacity value (Tabopaque?)? I guess that's necessary, so you can switch the color theme easily.

Also, if you managed to create blank icons, the screen area of those would still be occupied and unusable for other elements, so I think moving the tabs to an invisible area is the preferred choice, because you gain an additional 47 X 200 pixels (qvga, portrait) to use. :)

But what to put there on the different screens?

On the now screen I'd love to have a row of buttons to launch apps, like the stickies in the menu screen. As I mentioned before, this should be possible, but I failed so far.

Cheers,

nc
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mackaby007:
Don't give up..great progress and thanks for the feedback.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] chs_arg:
Thats a great job. I want to see the Wi-FI/Bth icons, did you tried to do that?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] tom108:
I second that. :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] purist:
No, this profile is meant to work with 4 button (no close) layout seen here made by pcarvalho.

Here's a version that will work with the standard 3+close design, but no recent apps page.

I've included both versions in the zip.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] greatbal:
hey thanks! :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] netzcoyote:
Well, I, too, am only editing the xml files.

These are templates that tell the executables of MS how to display the content that is generally available within the appication, or within some SPB applications (think Spb time/weather integration).

That means it's impossible to use third party plugins, apllications or content.

The only way that happens is for Spb to release either a documentation on how to integrate existing third party stuff or an interface to implement for future Windows Mobile Software in order to make it compatible with MS.

Understandably, either is unlikely to happen.

Maybe I missed existing Wifi/Bluetooth buttons in Mobile Shell? Have you seen anything?