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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
@twill, I think I know what the problem was, you applied a new theme via M2DC, and then when you wanted to change some xml values you modified the xml file that came with the theme, You should have modified the xml file that was in your Windows directory.

This is an example of a problem that M2DC tries fix by never exposing the xml to the end user. Basically not every HtcHomeSettings.xml file has the image paths set the same. So when you copy a xml file that was included in a theme zip then you might end up making your M2D unable to start.

In my experience the best way to manually find differences between xml files is to open then with Microsofts xml notepad, then save the files. Now they will have the same spacing. Then use a diff program like windiff to see the differences side by side. This is how I find the differences between files when debugging M2DC and learning new M2D customizing techniques.

I am glad to hear that you got M2D working again, sorry it took so long to reply
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kwill:
ah that makes sense and actually im glad to hear thats all it is. thats exactly what i did was modify the xml that came with the theme. next time i'll remember to only modify the xml from windows. another note, ive noticed every now and again m2dc will not pick up xml changes mainly to the clock position or am/pm location or non display of it. it is very rare, but any word on getting it to always recognize those subtle changes?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sian:
Is it possible to add in a feature to change the background (just that one png file)?

Think some user may prefer the overall 'theme' created by some creative people here, but may wish to use their own background photo. :P
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
hmmm, officially I am not sure at the moment, M2DC tries all it can to read every POS and RECT value that exists in the theme xml and apply them to the actual xml file in Windows.

This is a great idea, I am going to look into it tomorrow, I might have to require that the file be a png file, but I don't think it would be very hard to implement an option to "Set Home Page Default background Image"

I will get back to you on it, but I think this will be in the next release

OFFICIAL UPDATE

no new package was released this weekend because, well, my wife and were celebrating our seconds anniversary :) Plus the only changes that I have made so far over version 11 is that apptodate support is fixed, and there are a few more "Wait Cursors" (the pinwheel thingy) during lengthy operations.

My goal is to add the following functionality this week:

- Add support for reading commented out xml POS and RECT values, read them as though their values are set to -1

- Add support for detecting what specific xml values should be applied from the theme file... ie only apply digiital clock values if the theme file only contains digital clock images... or apply all values but weather values if there are no weather images

- Add support for disabling am/pm images on the home tab

- Add support for changing JUST the background image on the home tab (get the path to a png file from the user and copy the png file to the path of the users valid hh_fw_background.png file.

I would like to implement the following functionality too:

- Maybe allow *.jpeg and *.jpg images, this would require converting the image on the fly though... maybe this can be done using the Windows Mobile Imaging factory?

- Create a way for the CPropertPages to be scrollable, and be able to react to size changes... that way they can just scroll their contents on a landscape change and on a change when the user pops up the SIP (this feature is crucial for this such as adding support for adding/removing/modified internet favorites)

Please let me know if any other functionality is currently desired... if it is reasonable and documented I wil ltake it into heavy consideration

Thanks for your support everyone, god bless you and yours

--Mpenguin14
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sian:
Cool, looking forward to the new updates.

About the various xml setting file... would it be possible to add in the feature for one to choose which one he wish to implement, just like background? In this way, one can customise further the imported/applied theme created by another person, but in setting user preferred.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pdgpereira:
About .tsk, chech out tf3d editor on diamond pool, they found a way to apply it on the .xml that applies all the other changes to the interface.

The other functionalities that I would like, I think you already know :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kwill:
@mpenguin. well, definitely thanks for the update and yeah its really weird how it wont pickup digit positions. funny, is it usually picks up the more elaborate changes:) but, when i switch to something simple like the default theme is when the digits are out of whack. either way, its still the fastest and easiest method to switch skins and im sure it will ONLY get better. thanks again
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tatnai:
1. If the home tab can be made scrollable, would love to be able to change the number of upcomming appointments seen on the home tab.

2. Would love to be able to remove the border surrounding the contact page images

3. Would love to be able to change the number of rows on the contacts page.

4. I know I can change my PIM link with vjbrisk, but this method allows changing of one and only one PIM link. This is probably hard coded and wishful thinking, but a way to change where soft buttons and home tab links point to.

5. My weather city works without hacks, but it seems others might benefit if the weather could be set through M2DC as many seem to have to use one of the multiple fixes to get there weather working.

6. I think with internet links I can go ahead and dream that M2D could pull internet favorites from Opera. Don't know how this fits into M2DC - it may not be within the scope of the program, but I thought I would add it the wish list while I'm making one. Anyone know how to get it to do this?

Is that list long enough? :)

Your dedication, insight and ingenuity are admirable. Many thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] debarron:
My internet widget pulls the favorites from Opera...which M2D/Opera build are you running?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tatnai:
M2D 11 (update 19), but I've kept opera 1957 as it runs better than any of the later versions. And since I couldn't get the links working, I just reinstalled opera onto the SD card. I've been installing/uninstalling M2D "needed files" in pieces, so it is probably a product of not having a fresh install +/- not having the latest opera +/- not have opera on onboard memory. If there were an easy fix to get it set up without having to rehash my entire setup I would try it. I have M2D engine on main memory, and opera/HTC album/youtubevideo fix all on the storage card. Photo page works fine.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] momaymint:
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tester .......
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] debarron:
It maybe where Opera is installed to...try checking to see if you have an opera6.adr file in \Windows\Opera9. That is where mine is installed to and the opera6.adr is the Opera bookmark file. I backup my opera6.adr file and it gets restored to that dir w/ SASHIMI and has always worked like a charm.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 4o4o:
Greetings to all!

I wondering how to change Manila 2D font, because I need cyrilic.

Any suggestions?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] claus1953:
@mpenguin

Just love M2DC...thanks a lot for it.

It makes it very easy to build themes, as you can install clocks, icons, weather over existing themes, make a backup and rename it as your new theme, it's soo cool..thanks again.

When you can fix the still existing bugs, like misaligned clocks, and implement the missing features, like installing tsk files and such, it will be a just perfect tool.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Magilvia:
Great work mpenguin14! I love it.

Another functionality I would like to be added is to select any file within the launcher and to change the icons, like in TF3D config. Do you think it's possible?

Many thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] LoriInWa:
How do you do that? When I tried to change the clock, nothing happened and when I tried to change the background or add icons, I ended up trapped in the look of "Tap here to start TouchFlo" "TouchFlo launching" "Tap here to start TouchFlo" Then I have to do a hard reset. :(

I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
Full control over every specific xml entry is a feature I have been kicking around in my head.. I am not sure if people would use it or how useful it would be, but I could see myself using it every now and then for specific settings... we will see about this one, I will put it in the "maybe" category

I will look into the tsk file, it would be really nice if there was a simple way to do it, but wceload and custsk are not working fully for me... will ook into the tf3d though, thanks for the tip

hmmm... I think I may have sen the digits go out of whack when switching to the default theme too... I will test some tonight ot see if I can recreate it... an dif I can recreate it I can probably fix it. THanks for your support

1.) Not sure how to do that so there are no immediate plans for that functionality

2.) I am looking into modifying the contacts page right now.. I was able to get a 4x3 page shown, but it was far from pretty. This will probably take awhile because I don't use the contacts page myself

3.) See above

4.) the vjbrisk method seems to work for most people, and since I don't even bother with that, it will take awhile before I look into other methods

5.) I too have thought about adding new cities to the weather tab... it would require a significant amount of work, make me add some actual network interaction to my app, so like most everything else it is a ways off (plus my city is already in the default file, and I live in suburbia)

6.) Not sure about this since I don't use hte internet widget

I don't think anyone has successfully changed the font yet... it iwll probably be posted in the Release thread when it happens

What verison of M2D are you using? What theme are you trying to use? Do you have a link to the theme? Did yo uapply the theme through M2DC? Or was it a cab file? Did you try a backup before you applied the theme? If you did a backup just do a restore when a theme messes up your settings

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and feedback

small note from me,

I added a donate link, I don't really expect anyone to donate, but if you do then your name will be embedded in M2DC on the about page, I plan on listing all donors on the page, I know it is pretty useless, but hey it is the least I can do for donors.

Thank you all for your support of M2DC

God bless
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nhatt:
@ mpenguin14 ;

Your software tool it's great,absolutely wonderful.I'm using and like it,very satisfied,Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jurasick:
So is it possible to implement tasks in today screen, with this software?

I'm a bit confused

thx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
I personally have not seen any way to implement tasks, but as I usually say, I don't use the tasks functionality of my phone so I have never bothered to look into it. If you ask in the M2D release thread (link in my sig) you might get a better answer
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gassipe:
how to....

How do I get my next appointment to show up on the home screen? Been looking for this for a couple of hours now and not having much luck. Sry if I just completely missed it , again :( , I am really having a hard time finding it though. Thnx in advance for any help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loydcoyl:
GREAT JOB!!!!I have a rom udk syrius R1 and i instal that program.Works great.

But If you could code a way to add the software we want in the widgets you would have a killer software...no doubt it would be one of the top ppc software downloads.

Examples:

Clock:SPB time

Music:S2P

Weather:SPB Weather

It would be nice if it could be any software we like.Any tab change with other app.I dont like this music player.I like very much a S2P.I was change the terriple music player with s2p.Can do?

VERY THANKS TO SHARE THIS APP Manilla 2D Customizer
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] giannihsd:
Help Me

HI al, I have a problem, I like to add to manilla tabs a panel to show the total incoming call timermontly, and daily, because I have a specific number of free outgoing call with my sim. Is possible modify te script:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2695679#post2695679

or create a specific widget? How I ca create this widget? Please Help me
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
I am not sure how to create a new tab at the moment, I looked at the thread that you linked too, and it looks very interesting, but from what I can tell, Manila 2D does not use the same files (I didn't find any of those files on my device or in any of the M2D cabs), but I could be very wrong.

Maybe we will be seeing new custom tabs in the near future, but as of now I don't know how to add new tabs to M2D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mariusY:
heya guys. pls someone can help me? i have a problem with m2dc theme installer.

i instaled m2d(1.00 version) in device and when i try to install m2dc_v0.11.133 my ppc say "installation of M2DC_v0.11.133.CAB" was unsuccessful :|

why?

i have a HTC p3600.

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fmg9800:
Greyed out rows

I am having this problem as well. anyone else having this problem or have come up with a solution? I am using V0.11.133. and cannot seem to be able to change the launcher properties.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
I think I know what the problem is... version 11 only recognizes and allows launcher changes if you have 3, 4, or 5 columns, and 3, 6, or 9 rows... I think your rom must have a different number of rows... this has been fixed in my latest test builds... basically I will force you to use 3, 6, or 9 rows... but hey, who needs more than 45 (9*5) program shortcuts anyways

This update will probably be released in the next 48 hours so sit tight
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tyguy:
@mpenguin14

I guess giannihsd is thinking about options like in ChiTai's Homescreen++ integrated into M2D. I tried, played with HS and M2D. You CAN load the HS cab without activating anything on the screen BUT - even if all the keys are there and actually in the ROM (battery status, draw in mA, memory, CPU load) I was not able yet to create a combined XML with keys to load the info into the M2D hometab. Great that you created M2DCust which shaved tons of time getting my Tilt back to work after I "wrecked" it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Magilvia:
mpenguin14, what about my suggestion to select any file within the launcher and to change the icons, like in TF3D config ? I looked into this and it requires just some registry edit. I just do it manually for now. The difficult part would be to select the icon from multi-icons files likes dll and exe.

You didn't seem to notice my post :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] onerase:
@mpenguin14

Hello,

Am not a developer at all but I had an idea seeing the big amount of skin created everyday. Is there a way for you to implement a new function in your customize such as automaticaly use a random skin installed on the devide with a delay defined by the user ?

Thanks a lot for your soft that I use quite everyday ! Keep on going ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fmg9800:
Thanks a bunch. you are right my rom was 4 cols x 8 rows. Keep up the great work as it is very much appreciated.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
sound sinteresting, I will definitely be keeping an eye open for advancedments on that project. Hopefully we can find out how to modify tabs or add custom tabs soonso that we can start to get more functionality out of M2D

Sorry, never meant to ignore a post. It looks like this is completely do-able as it is just a reg entry, and multi icon files are not too hard to deal with in code, so I will see what I can do. This will go on my todo list. THanks for the suggestion

hmmmm, I am sure this can be accomplished, I guess I would have to have a service running in the background? Well I can put this on the maybe list as this is technically possible, but it would take a fair amount of work

Thanks for confirming my suspicions, the 8 rows is exactly why it was not working with M2DC. If you want yo ucan modify your HTCHomeSettings.xml fidn hte line that says
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mariusY:
i have wm 5(original rom) :| this must be the problem?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
hmmmm, I don't have a WM5 device to test with, but I will try to add WM 5 support for this next release
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Magilvia:
Thank you! Great work!

And one vote more for:

Boring Programming Tasks: - Resolution / Orientation awareness (currently designed for portrait mode qvga)

This would be great :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] claus1953:
@mpenguin

I have come across some themes that if installed with M2DC do not install properly and the sms tab freezes M2D when touched. If installing via cab, then backing up with M2DC, renaming it and then switching to the theme it works well without the problem. One of the last cases was the earth theme of Probex.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nickdollahz:
Very useful application!

I was wondering if there will be a pc based version that allows you to preview the skin before you put it on your phone?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AllTheWay:
typically most new skins come with a preview.jpg file. If you open this file in .zip file, that skinners include, you should be able to see what it looks like.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kokibj2882:
Question

Great, great job and just continue with this.

My question is only for Home page and soft key "Phone".......

Mostly devices have Green button and "Phone" key is practical useless and is there any chance to put here something else (eg. S2U2) ?

Thanks and regards from Koki, Croatia !

p.s. My apologies for poor English......

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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dsixda:
Sorry if this has been suggested before,

But is it possible to add a tab with an "Update" feature? So that it can check for a new version on a server and then ask to download it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
I agree with you, the phone soft key is redundant, and I would appreciate a S2U2 key too (back when I was a throttle launcher user I had my left soft key mapped to S2U2 and the right soft key mapped to Oxios Hibernate)

I will continue to keep an eye open, but as of right now I don't know how to change those buttons.

This functionality is in M2DC but the latest version are broken... The new version has fixed apptodate support. Do a google search for "apptodate" for the cab (I believe it is on MoDaCo?)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dsixda:
Awesome, thanks. This is a very cool tool for cooks to put into their ROM.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
new version just uploaded

Just uploaded a new verison

If you find M2DC useful, please consider giving a donation

All donators will have their names added to the about page :)

UPDATE Oct-16-2008 21:30 CDT

v0.12.148

- Fixed bug with launcher changing... used to be broken if the user didn't have

3, 6, or 9 rows. Now it will round to one of those numbers and allow users

to change launcher settings as before.

- Added some more wait cursors (the pinwheel thing) to give user more feedback that

M2DC is not "frozen".

- Attempted to support Windows Mobile 5... not sure if it worked or now, let me know

if you uhave a windows mobile 5 device and try to install this.

- fixed apptodate support, the xml was not pointing to the correct location

- Added Support for a scrollable UI... so now this should work on non qvga devices,

and also work in landscape mode, and react appropriately when the SIP panel appears

- Added an about dialog, donate $1 or more to get your name added to the donator list
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mchapman007:
Thanks for the great tool and keep it up... Donation sent!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kwill:
thanks for the update, donation sent for the greatest thing since sliced bread along with all the skins from everyone:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
Thank you gentlemen so much for your kindness and generosity, as promised your names have been added to the about page of M2DC as well as the first post in this thread.

@mchapman007, your name is on there twice because you sent a pm with a zip file of a theme you were working when I made a request for samples back when I was developing the theme support

Thanks again gentlemen, I will try to have a new build out this weekend with some new functionality and the updated about page with your names in the donation list
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kwill:
no problem really. thanks much for your hard work on the app, especially with the busy schedule.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mattster_spv:
Thanks for your work Mpenguin. Definitely worth donating to. Great tool.

I hope more of the talented theme creators out there start using it and presenting their work as M2DC files (like Twolf does). Makes it far simpler and gives your tool the attention it deserves! :D

Mattster.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] yongchoon:
nice custimizer, just make a small donation to you. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
Thank you for the donations, it is truly appreciated. I am going to release a new build at the end of the weekend with at least 1 new feature (probably date formatting on the home screen). I have updated the about page to include all of the donors information. Thanks again
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fantom2007:
How to change font in people tab?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
I don't think that anyone has been able to figure this out yet... check the skins thread for the latest on it (link in my sig)

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION

If you like my stuff you might want to check out my new Manilla 2D DevTools
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pdgpereira:
Seen it. Nice :)

Did you already test BeyondInvisible's 2 tab weather? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2790794&postcount=559

Is M2DC compatible with this (back up n restore)?

I gess some one found a way to put another tab. On M3D, someone also put a calendar tab. Opens up some new possibilities, O guess...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
@pdgpereira, I was fortunate enough to be able to do a very small bit of help for BeyondInvisible with this 2nd weather tab work. S yes I have been able to test it out and I can definitively say that it is a pretty slick feature.

I will not do a full explanation of how the second weather tab works, If BeyondInvisible wants that to be know I am sure he will post it for all to see in his post.

With that said, M2DC backup and restore will work with a 2 tab weather M2D installation. You will also be able to enable/disable the "Weather2" tab from the M2DC tab page... however any updates to the weather2 xml will not take effect in the theme manager.

I have seen the M3D custom tabs... but I have not been able to get them to work with M2D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loydcoyl:
Please tell me how to change tab music with s2p or tap weather with spb weather?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mark_v:
After performing a backup some of the installed apps did not work anymore. RSS hub, RHM regedit, Funambol and Google Maps where broke. Could not find a fix. Reflashed the phone (and did not make a backup of the settings after changing them).

All works great now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mpenguin14:
maybe the vjbrisk method can help you out... I am not sure, htc weather works for me, and I don't use the music tab

Hmmm, I am sorry that you ran into problems. All the M2DC theme backup does is create a zip file of your theme images, and the M2DC settings back just copies your HTCHomeSettings.xml, so I am not sure what went wrong. I am glad that you got back up and running though. Let me know if you run into problems again