[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ajige:
Update 5/26/10The screen on my winmo phone broke about 2 weeks ago, and since then also one of the buttons on the front came off. I wasn't sure I wanted to continue with Windows Mobile considering their lack of support for older versions in Windows 7 phone, so I got an Android phone, a used G1. I'm not sure I'll continue to develop for Winmo.

So far I'm very impressed with what I see from the G1, but of course there are some apps missing, so my first priority will probably be to get some of my Winmo programs ported to Android. Sorry:(

HomeScreen++ Configuration Application

Version 0.30 Jan 9, 2009

In addition to some bug fixes, the following has been implemented:

-Creating a new file.

-Adding new elements and attributes: Items can only be chosen that are allowed according to the schema file. (However items can still be edited on the main page without validation.)

-Clicking the help button gives shows help for the chosen attribute.

-Application paths can be chosen from a filedialog box.

-Today plugins can be chosen from your registry.

-Comments can be saved as nodes with a # infront.

There are still the occassional crash of the program when saving the file, but

I have been unable to figure out the causes of the crashes. Please let me know if anyone figure out a pattern to the crashes.

Version 0.20 Dec. 18, 2008

This version includes the schema file, and will list the possible attributes and values for the different elements.

I have also included Attributes.xml, a file that in xml format describes all the elements, attributes and values.

My ultimate goal is to make the editing based on the schema file directly, and not via a text box.

However, programming has been slow due to computer breakdown and Christmas preparations. Maybe next year!

But if someone has any ideas/wishes how to proceed further, please let me know.

I'm still working on having comments included, and as far as I know, the program will read a file with

comments, but will crash if trying to save, so be careful.

Version 0.10 11/24/08

I got tired of editing the xml settings file for Homescreen++ (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=270751) on my phone, so I decided to make a program to simplify the process. It's possible it can be used as a general editor for xml files that only has elements and attributes (this has NOT been tested).

This is a very early version, but I thought I might post it here, to get some feedback before continuing the development.

What it does:

The app wil load a Homescreen++ settings file (.xml) into a treeview.

Items can be edited, added, copied, deleted and moved around.

Installation:

The attached file can be unzipped to any folder of your choice.

Limitations:

Make sure that the attributes are listed before the elements for the respective nodes.

Danger:

Since this is such an early version, when the program asks you to save, ALWAYS save to a new file. I also suggest saving it frequently, so you don't loose any changes, should the program crash.

I don't take any responsibility for the problems this program might cause on your device, but it seems to work for me on a smartphone running Microsoft Mobile 6.

Saying that, I've already found it to be quite time saving when changing where I want elements, heigths, widths etc.

I hope it can be useful for others too.

Future improvements:

Edit: using same screen as for adding new items

validate file against schema before saving.

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