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[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Okie, I just checked it out, Seems Solid so far - Only thing I don't like is that there's no weather icon :( and is there a way you can give another line of space after the title text. For example -

Mississauga,CA

Light Rain 11 C

Mon, 12 May 2008 1:00 am EDT

Instead of that, Could you make it in such a way that it's

Mississauga,CA

Light Rain 11 C

I think it'd look better that way because that's how it was in your previous version. The icons do look pretty darn good but I'd love it if it had that space as well as an icon for weather

Overall, Fantastic job ! :D

EDIT: I love how it doesn't freak out when updating. Thanks a bunch for that. If you could re-upload your version with that spaced out like before, I think that'd look more appealing.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Actually, I think I prefer your "welcomecenter version" (non-slim) Do you have a copy of that if you don't mind because i can't seem to find mine :( - I prefer the icon & the spacing and i guess, don't really mind the freak out.

EDIT: The most recent one which you uploaded to the first page.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I dont understand... there should be some space between the title of the panel and the content (the conditions and date). Can you upload a screenshot please ? Also, please specify which version you're using.. slim.. or not :)

Profezza... a request for you, since you seem to be the graphics guru. Can you make a graphic about 320 by 114 that we could use as a background for the whole weather panel ? Something very subdued, maybe some white outlines on a transparent background ? What do you think ?
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Screenshot coming right now. By the way, in your screen shots - what font are you using? Looks pretty sick. Segoe, I guess? If so, can you link it to me? Thanks :)

By the way, I'm using Non-Slim version. Also, another reason why I prefer your welcome center version is because it's only 600 kb or so and this one's 2 mb +

Either way, Good job on all the versions :) !
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I can fix that right now, just give me a few minutes :D

This one's that big because the icons are a lot bigger... I will resize them before the next release. Also, you SHOULD have the weather icon in the top left corner. Hmmm...

p.s. Stay with this version.. Trust me.. It's way better than having the welcome center style one, mess everything up :) I will release another version, with the welcome center, when I can figure out a better way to update the screen without creating problems with the start menu.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Thanks Organic :)

Yeah, i don't have any weather icon. Is it because of the TESTUI?

If you do recommend to stay with this version, I will if those kinks are ironed out :P

Finally, I have a new panel with "programs" with red x's (20 pages)

What do i do? I just checked, some of them open. I'm guessing I need to set a path to icons and set it up with my own most used programs. Reason I ask is because I have your NRG Sliding Media Panel Launcher with 6 programs in there and it's conflicting with that as I have 2 panels for programs now.

Would you have that font your using in your screen shots? Thanks.

EDIT: Would you have a zip file with all icons for the programs by any chance or you'd suggest searching for them online?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I'd suggest using one of Rick's ROMs, like version 14. It has all those nice icons builtin. There's no reason anyone should be stuck in the "dark ages" with a plain Kavana ROM :)
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Reason why I haven't upgraded to Rick's ROMs is because of all the installed files already/all the settings/registry entries etc :(

Any way to avoid all this and get a simple update to Rick's ROM?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Yeah I know.. it's a pain....

If you want to remove the panel with the red X's... Just go into your registry and remove "CMyPrograms" from hklm/software/microsoft/chome/ the "Plugins" key and do the same thing in hklm/security/chome/defaultsettings .
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Yeah def. is a pain.

Well, one day when I'm ready for it, when i have the free time, I'll upgrade to Ricky's ROM & reinstall everything :)

Thanks for the suggestion.

I just installed your "fixed fat version"

By the way, Any idea why the "time" the icon there which use to be of a clock changes to like a "calendar" ? Any way to fix that? :)

Sorry for being so bothersome.

EDIT: When you hit the center button, does it still update or you still have to go into the menu and hit weather update? Oh Also, One more thing, when your in the options menu, is there a way to exit it after your done setting the options. I don't think there is. Finally, I just checked it. Works perfectly now - Thanks :D
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
You're not bothersome, you're helping me out with the bugs.

Here's a link to a fixed (again!!!) version:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8psb98

Uninstall the old one.. install this one.. you know the drill :)

Thanks again for your help.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Give me 5 Mins & I'll let you know what's up :)

Hey, I'm here to help - anytime.

P.S: Are you coming out with anything after weather panel? (can't wait) and oh, if you do got something on the side. Can i test? :D I'd be happy too. You could shoot me a PM if you got any other side projects I can help you out on.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Oh, forgot to answer the font question. I'm using Calibri. I can throw toghether a .cab that will modify your system font to that, if you want.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
If you could, please - I'd appreciate it.

Quick Question: Is it suppose to screw up the home screen if you try changing it? Finally, if you hit the center button - is it automatically suppose to update? :)
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Yep it is supposed to screw up your homescreen. But if you reboot, your changes will appear. That's the major con about using this method, but a major pro is... it doesnt make your homescreen "freakout" every hour :)

The action keys dont do anything now... I cant make them do anything. You could map a key on the keyboard using the speed dial feature or smarttoolkit, to run "Update Weather" and it will update manually that way :)
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
I completely forgot lol

What was your fix for the latest "fixed fat version"

I'm trying to see what the changes were. Was it just the clock or anything else? lol bad memory :| well its 3 AM - i def. am getting sleepy, I'm gone in 20 mins :) let me know if you need my help before that.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Yep... the clock icon being changed.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Ahh, Thanks so much.

Oh alright. So basically, reboot whenever you need to change your home screen. Makes sense.Finally, I'll look into the manual update later on.

As for the application, you've come a LONG WAY from where it was before. Thanks for fixing the clock. So far, so good. If i do come across any bugs, I would be sure to let you know.

Wow, the font looks amazing. Thanks :D !!!

EDIT: Before I head out, there's no way to change the icon when it's "inactive"? Just wondering.
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
Okay...I've realized the best thing is to either flash to one of Rick's ROM or learn to live w/out this .cab. lol It just doesn't wanna comply with Kavana's. I've come to grips with this. But here's the thing: I can't uninstall it. I've tried numerous times to remove the program from the 'Remove Programs' menu, but it won't do it. I've rebooted many a time to no avail. Now every so often I still feel the "double vibration" when the weather is supposed to update. That vibration only serves as a reminder of the .cab that's out of my reach! lol
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
It doesn't have to be that way. I'm sure I can help you get this working, if you have at least Kavana's ROM installed. The double vibration means the weather is definitely running in the background, you just can't see the TestUIPanel. I think the best way to resolve this is through an IM client.... Click on either one of the AIM or Yahoo logo's to talk to me and I'll help you get this running.
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
That sounds awesome, Org. Once I get to work, I'll logon.
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
Okay, my work computer is secured tighter than Fort Knox--so I won't be able to IM you until later.
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Good work Organic.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
What do you guys of this layout ? Too many numbers ? Too busy ? Any suggestions ?
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
I love it! Just wish I could get the damn thing to work on my CHome.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Why doesn't it work on your Chome ?!
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
Don't know. Remember I flashed my phone again with Ricky's v14, reintsalled your SlimCHome 2, BattMeter and then tried to install the Weather, but everytime I either refreshed my screen or did something else, the panel would dissappear or the darn thing wouldnt update. I'm going to try again now. I'm trying the SLIM one, anything I need to know?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Try to download the Slim version from the first post. It should work for you, without any problems. Talk to me on yahoo or AIM if you got issues...
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
looks great! r u going to post the .cabs for this?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I got em ready... I just didnt wanna jump the gun, yet. Any final suggestions ? I'm not %100 happy with the layout yet, I think it looks too busy :/
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
What do you mean by busy?
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
GOT IT!! Now I just want that new one to show me tomorrow forcast too!
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Or maybe a five day predicted forecast would be nice to have like on the second page if you scroll to the right or left.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
You know.. too much information on it.. too cluttered... prea aglomerat... etc :D

Unfortunately with this version we can't have any more pages, yet. At least not until some type of documentation comes out from microsoft or somebody figures this crap out. lol
[HTC Excalibur] nuttsp:
I love it. I wish you would release a cab for it.

I wonder if you make two pages one for today and one for 5 cast.... Also I always like the fizz weather small 5 or 7 day. Hi/lo/day icon.....
[HTC Excalibur] germansak:
Excellent job Organic. Works like a charm and it's getting better by the minute. You really work fast man!!. Now I can't wait to have forecast on multiple pages.

Keep up the good work
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
Is there no way to add pages so it wont be all on the 1st page, that way you can add more deatailed data on each page without the clutter. i mean this is EXTREME nitpicking. heck i'd be happy with what you have, but if im being overly critical, that's what id like to see
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
what about a settings option that allows us what to choose to be on the weather page? so we can choose only current, or 5 day, or tomorrow forecast with current?
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Yea thats good.
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
How many days do you need on your phone? 2 days is fine. If you want more, look that sh!t up.
[HTC Excalibur] nuttsp:
Why look it up when you don't have too?
[HTC Excalibur] Technology:
Perfect

3 to 5 days would be perfect, plus what the PudgeDaddy has recommened here.......!:D
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I think i've reiterated a few times now that, NO, there can't be any more pages while using the testuiplugin :)
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Post #1 updated with Link to the new cabs, with the forecast info. Unfortunately Yahoo only proves two days of forecast info through their RSS feeds. Anyway, let me know if there's any bugs.. suggestions... etc ;)
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
5 day forecast temporary solution.....

OrganicM, nice work you're doing!

On the 5 (or less or more...lol) days forecast issue, what about mapping the softkey #2 to open weather watcher, where people willing to with more info could do so (it's what i currently do thru a link in my Capps pannel...).

Cheers.
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
So can I just install the new .cab over the current installation or should I remove the one I have first? Thanks NRG!
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
install over.
[HTC Excalibur] Reeg:
did that, but it still shows v 1.1 in the options and no tomorrow forecast in the panel. by the way, added your yahoo address to my live messenger, dont know if they work together, but oh well.

EDIT: i got the new one.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
If its graphics, I can do it. But, what are you wanting? A different panel than the others Cpanels use? Or a...?
[HTC Excalibur] Empel1960:
Cool

Cool,

Organic, thanks for your hard work the application works great, only one issue, it doesn't work with Celsius the new version, other than that flawless :)
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
i think your weather.mscr startup file is somehow messed up. When i reboot my phone it does the update , but shows the info from your last version. As soon as i do an update manually though , it fixes itself and shows the info from your current version. Weird!

edit: weird. just seems like that happened X2 but not anymore. false alarm i guess!
[HTC Excalibur] Technology:
Changing The Clock Front

Could someone please tell me how to change the clock front without distorting the new latest weather slide, because when I try to change the clock to Kavana's clock, the weather slide becomes distorted only showing a partial weather slide with the temperature giving a distorted look. Yeah, PudgeDaddy that same thing is happening too........!:confused:
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
I had the same issue when using the LCD Mod for the clock panel (in Kavana's ROM). Outerdepth gave directions to replace the .cpr file in the weather .cab with the font you're using from the clock .cab. I found it very confusing, so I'll be IMing Org on it once I exit this dungeon (work).
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
Same problem here, meaning, it shows the Farenheit temp value and the ºC symbol, and in the options screen it shows version 1.1 (I had that uninstalled before installing version 1.2...)

UPDATE:

It also shows "tomorrow" but nothing on it's side (no temp) and on the title bar shows some strange " country="BR"/> afte my city name (Porto Alegre, Brasil).

I'm posting 2 screen captures to illustrate what I'm saying, I hope they help.

And just to clarify, I don't mean to be a whiner, I'm just trying give you feed back on how to improve your already great app! :D

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Actually just a simple png.. sized 320 by 114.. to overlay under the panel when the panel is selected. Something very subtle :)
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Check post 1. I fixed the country bug, for people outside the US and the celsius bug. Thanks for the heads up guys.
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
Close, But not exactly.

I will say I got a bit too technical at 1st with you, Rip, but let's try a 2nd time.

1. Search the forum for Digital Clock and open the thread that has the zip and cab for this homescreen change.

2. First things, first, forget about the cab all together, it will F**K you up everytime.

3. Extract the contents of the zip, wherever you want on your hard drive.

4. Open the cpr file (located in that zip you just extracted) with notepad and scroll to where it says the clock panel information. It's pretty obvious, but if you don't know just ask.

5. See where it says what the font is for the time line of code. Copy that font title.

6. Copy the cpr file (on YOUR smartphone), in the \Windows directory. Open it with notepad. Paste in the font title over your current font title in the clock panel section of YOUR cpr.

7. Save your cpr and copy it back to your smartphone's \Windows directory.

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!! Step by Step!
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
Same bug as the other two guys Plus a New One

Hey, OrganicM, I am having the same above mentioned problem, where my phone updates manually just fine, but either won't update automatically or it won't update on startup and says that I need to connect to the internet, although I don't, because if I click on manual update, it does it just fine. Thought you might like to know.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Alright, I'll release a version that does the digital clock for ya, built in. So you don't have to mess with changing files manually :)
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Did you try the newest cab I posted ? The logic has changed quite a bit, you might not have that problem anymore.
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
Will try in a couple minutes, will get back with you about it.
[HTC Excalibur] djquick:
I think it's almost time for a take 3 on this topic....lol.
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN DUDE!!

This works perfectly, and it's super sweet. I love your version. I toyed around with 2 mods and I can't make up my mind which I like. Tell me what you think. I KNOW you have tried every single layout combination. All I did was add the words and letter for Low and High.

Pics 1 and 2 are your original and the updating (WORKING PERFECTLY)

Pics 3 and 4 are the 2 different text mods that I made.:cool::cool:
[HTC Excalibur] Empel1960:
Now is perfect.......

Great work Organic, it looks amazing and the refresh is smooth now, thank you for a great work.......:cool:
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
You guys are welcome :) :)

I like your mods outerdepth. I prefer less clutter on the panel, which is why I kept the labels to a minimum. I'm currently working on separate options panel where you can select between different layouts. I will add your mods as option :)
[HTC Excalibur] showaco:
OrganicM, as for as having multiple pages, why not have TestUI panel for current conditions followed by a welcomecenter style panel for the 5,7, or 10 day forecast? Since the homescreen reload freaks out, it could be set to reload once a day(at night?) since it the forecast data only. Just a thought as a way to add more panel/pages. The TestUI panel works great for current data but seems to be limited as far as expansion.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I've been thinking about that for a couple of days. Just adding welcomecenter for forecasts only. The problem I see with that is... when the homescreen gets reloaded, CHome dissapears altoghether. That's the problem with the current version, if you do ANY changes to the homescreen, it will not come back up :(
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
What About This Idea OrganicM?

Guru,

Please let me ask,

"Is it not possible to update the panel's info for ANOTHER TestUI Panel with forecast data, and that way you wouldn't be reloading the homescreen, plus you would have the extra panel for forecasts, then if you wanted (for sh*ts and giggles) make an option for THAT panel to set it for 5,7,10 Day forecasts?"

Just an idea, you are way better than me at this.:D
[HTC Excalibur] showaco:
I tried making another testui panel and it copied all the data from the first testui panel even though the reg values were different.

Org, what about a soft reset instead of reload at a user scheduled time?
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
That's very easy to do, but is it... desirable ? I know I wouldn't mind myself, but some people might not appreciate it. Maybe, I could implement a warning message 30 seconds or so before it happens, that would enable you to cancel before it goes.. BAM... reboot! LOL

Well let's hear a show of hands... should we develop a welcomecenter option and have your phone reboot at night to see updates ?
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Hello Organic...

Sorry, long long day. Wasn't available earlier on. So far, your application has been running perfectly.

Some suggestions/fixes:

1) Fixes:

- When phone reboots, you know how you see that internet connect screen, I think you should come out with an option that enables or disables it. As mentioned to you earlier, I don't have a data plan so I have to manually update it only when I hook it up to wifi. For people that have a data plan, they could basically enable it so that it does show up when you reboot it.

- I just noticed in your new weather panel, you have it as 30/60 and tomorow 30/60 etc. Personally, I don't prefer that to me your previous version looks more appealing presentable. I suggest, rather you do that - why not have a "detailed' forecast on the next page which includes hi's lows's etc as well as the next day's detailed forecast.

2) Suggestions:

- I'm attaching my desktop for you to get a better idea of what I mean when i say that instead of having too many pages etc - Why not make the following?

First Page:

Weather Icon/ City Name (Mississauga,Ca)

Current Temperature (IN BOLD) - Attaching an example (See in the picture below)

Current Weather Condition (Like it is in the picture on the right side - blue background)

Last Updated Time:

Or Better Yet, do you see on the right hand side how it's presentable, Why not have the weather Icon to the left (like your previous versions - which i did find appealing, i'm not sure about others) and then have a "separator line" and have current details, such as hi-lows, wind, humidity, pressure and finally last updated time OR have just hi-lows for "TODAY" and last updated time and on the 2nd page the following -

Short Term Forecast

Say Today & Tommorow

(Have it in the format it is in the blue background underneath current temperature)

and finally, a Long Term 7 day Forecast

like it is in the example.

I know this is a lot of work but it definitely will look presentable and much more appealing this way than page by page etc. It's totally upto you, I'm only your Tester/End-User :P

Good Luck and I do hope you like my suggestions.

P.S: Bravo so far especially with the update percentage, the yahoo icons and finally the vibrations. Oh on the other hand, I'm not sure If I'd want to reboot every time but It'd be good as an option or people who want to do it and for people who don't want to but yes reboot should be an option because it does help in freeing up memory and won't cause any freezes.

Organic, Let me know if I could be of any assistance at all.

Cheers! :)

Current Weather Icon/Update Time
[HTC Excalibur] kron2:
organikM can you make a cpr file that will fit the shadow 240x320
[HTC Excalibur] axv91:
yeah if its ok with u organik, could u pls make a cpr that would work for 240x320... i tried editing mine and still no luck, its driving me nuts ( really hate reading those cpr files), i really want this to work (T-T)..... anyways tnx very much for the app, it would be very helpful...
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I can try, but I got no way to test it really. Would you like to be a guinea pig ? haha :P
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Haha dang Organic you seem pretty busy into this site lol. Always working on this but anyways good job man on the weather and all.
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
Organic, Did you see my post? Let me know what you think.
[HTC Excalibur] axv91:
sure, lol.... i was just wondering wat exactly needs to be changed to fit in the screen, the last update fitted perfectly, how come the new ones dont?
[HTC Excalibur] kron2:
i will try it lol
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
haha, I've gotten to be like him too, always on this site :D

XDA RULEZ !
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Haha this site is addicting lol, its my anti-drug lol
[HTC Excalibur] lukybandit:
yo tell me about it. Especially after I downloaded 6.1 ROM, I can't help but keep testing new stuff, installing/reinstalling customizing etc

this site is def addictive, i love it :D
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Lol yea man that new rom is really neat man, you know what I wonder as a new program, if we can get a stock quotes as a side panel, and maybe a news panel like the sliding ones... That would be awesome.
[HTC Excalibur] axv91:
its always the same when customizing anything, you just cant stop installing new progs =P....
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I read your post lukybandit.. Give me a second to assimilate it. Plus I'm trying to watch Bones on FOX :D

In the mean time checkout post #1... New link added to an LCD version for the fat panels.. in case anybody wants it.