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[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Link to Anything in Mobile Shell

Link to Anything in Mobile Shell (particularly panels)

-All Resolutions

Basically this trick helps you link to anything in MS3 that you want - directly to panels, menu items or anything... I mainly use this because I have Spb Weather integrated with Shell, but I still want to be able to link to the simpler weather panel built into MS3... you can also use it as a direct link to things like Contacts Carousel, which you can't normally get to with one click...

How To:

1. Open the folder where MS3 is installed, copy MenuLauncher.exe and paste as a shortcut - you will have now created MenuLauncher.lnk

2. Open MenuLauncher.lnk with notepad and edit the link

3. You'll see something like:

51#"\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\MenuLauncher.exe"​

4. Now you need to add the command line for what you want to open:

-cmd:"menu|Tools\Lock Device"​

This will basically take you to Menu: Tools: Lock Device - you can change it to anything you want - all you need to remember is that "menu|" tells shell to follow the internal menu path​

5. If you want to link to a panel (my favourite) the command line now needs to be something like:

-cmd:"dlg|weather"​

The "dlg|" is to tell shell to go to the panels (instead of the menu)​

note that the name of the panel might not be what you think - check the registry under 'HKLM\Software\Spb Software House 2\Spb Mobile Shell\NowScreen\Layouts' then under each panel key eg :HOME2, :AGENDA, etc. there will be a registry string: (default), whose value is the name you should be using - for example, for :HOME2 you should use the name 'LockScreen2' (instead of 'weather' like my example)​

6. With MenuLauncher.lnk saved, rename it so it makes sense (eg. WeatherLink.lnk and save it in a convenient location

7. Now add the link to your "My Shortcuts" menu, which will allow you to create a widget for it.

Just in case you're not sure, your link should look something like:

51#"\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\MenuLauncher.exe" -cmd:"dlg|weather"​

Of course you can just create the .lnk file from scratch, but I find it easier to create a shortcut using the above method...

I really hope you find this useful - I saw some posts here and there trying to link to the weather panel like this... I was searching like crazy for an answer, then all of a sudden worked it out...!

Cheers

k1sr
[Windows Mobile Themes] JukEboXAuDiO:
Quick question. Is it possible that when you click on the Text message button it opens SMS-Chat from VITO instead of messaging?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Use the first cab to open sms messages with vito sms-chat.

Use the second cab to direct it back to Tmail (microsoft messaging).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
This is the method I used to create all the shortcut links for WidgetsProPlus Ultimate after I freed up the bottom space. At that time I made a cab to add 10 spb links to a folder called spb menus which can be added straight away without having to do everything manually.

Find the cab attached it might make the process easier :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gkleding:
My shell

Here are shots of what I am using,still needing to switch out app icons and figure out how to change Pro Date font. (Would have posted it sooner but someone over at BH posted a 6.5 ROM for the HP 210,couldn't resist) My taste is a bit subdued compared to most, but I like it. MSkip did all the work!!! My favorite part is the menubar he made for me. Smaller and completely skinnable. Yes, that guy is a true geniuos!!

Thank-You so much

Sunday

Device is HP 210 VGA
[Windows Mobile Themes] Hornet-Wing:
Hi, Thanks for all the contributions everyone!

I just have 2 questions, I have added 5 lifestyle screens to my mobile shell (total 8).

1. Is there any way I could edit the layout of the screens manually i.e. edit an xml?

2. Is there any way I could add shortcuts to the the different screens? As opposed to cycling through them.

I have tried to search for the answers but havent been able to come up with the answers.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Is there anyway to add a shortcut into that spb folder to say the 2nd or 3rd lifestyle screen? I am trying to set up a theme that I can use to access all 3 of my lifestyle screens without using a finger swipe and using just an icon press.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
1. Its much easier to edit them visually but all the settings are in the registry if you want to give it a go (I wouldnt).

2. No.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
As far as I know you cant switch to different lifestyle screens from a link as the lifestlye screens are treated as 1 really wide screen thats chopped up into different sections, hence the swiping action to go left or right. If you want a screen thats linked to a button then you can make as many cloned pro screens as you want and then name them HOME3 HOME4 ect then set them out as you want and make a button to get to it. But you would have to know what you are doing to get it all working.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Here is my config using Sense interface btw ;)

Clic to get it bigger :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] Hornet-Wing:
I think ill pass on editing the registry, thanks mskip.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Lucas0511:
Nice interface, me too I am in love with Sence. Guess you tweaked the pro panel with Bombyx, if you use the Sence theme. Not sure, since mine looks smoother, especially with the launcher background. Wisbar Advance Taskbar is nice, but I prefer a cleaner desktop and taskbar - your's is way to crowded for me... :-)

Looking forward to Sence V2 still in the works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8T6VPBM0BQ
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Thanks for the info. That explains a lot of the screen behavior now.
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Hi Hornet-Wing

It certainly is possible...

Use the method described here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4294669&postcount=3646

However, your links should be changed to something like:

51#"\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\MenuLauncher.exe" -cmd:"dlg|PanelName"​

Where PanelName should be changed to the name of the panel you want to shortcut to eg: LockScreen, or LockScreen2, etc.​

I just did a quick test myself, and it worked fine...!

Of course, you can't shortcut to the different parts of each panel (like you do with the left and right swipes), but you can at least get to the main part of the panel with a shortcut using this method... However, if you really wanted to... Just create more Homes, with PageCount of 1, and just shortcut to all of these... Basically you can't shortcut the swipe, but you can approach it differently for the exact same result...

Good Luck...!
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Hi Mskip,

A few questions...

firstly, does the cab work independently from your widgets or do I need them installed...? I've got my device just like I want, so I'm not too keen adding a whole lot more widgets to it...

secondly, do you know if it's possible to re-route stuff using this method...? Namely I want to re-route the add calendar item in the agenda view to go to GekoNewCal instead of the standard MS New Appointment window

cheers

k1sr
[Windows Mobile Themes] Joyce1:
reserved for future updates

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Zepiii
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
WOW ! Looks nice ;)

In fact, i use a ROM including SPB and optimisation for it ;)

HMMM ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] jainanshal:
Iconsoft PhonEx instead of SPB Contacts

Hi,

I wish to have Iconsoft PhonEx to be activated when i tap on Contacts in bottom menu of lifestyle screen. Also it would be great if all submenus in that page namely Call log, Favorites & Contacts work the same way but with Iconsoft PhonEx.

Is it possible? (Plz provide me the link if this has been already answered)

Plzz help...

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
NEW : Share you config!

[*]> Must have: Overview

[*]> Tricks : Overview

[*]> Widgets : Overview

[*]> Themes : Overview

[*]> Other : Ovewview

[*]> FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

[*]> NEW Config : Share it!

Btw, i'll update the topic fully soon, i've already started ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
The cab is totally independant of WidgetsProPlus and doesnt need anything else. All it does is add a 9th Folder to the Spb Menu screen and then add the links to that folder so you can select them from Add Widget, Application, Spb Menus and then select the link you wish to add to the screen. Theres 10 links but I might add a link to LIfestyle and Pro screens later maybe, I just dont see the point since you can get to them with a single swipe.

Im not sure about the second part of your question its probably possible but I wouldnt know how, sorry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Future updates of what?? Are you a zepiii clone?? :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Not possible to have PhoneEx at the bottom unless you use one of my ultimate cabs to free the bottom space and then place the iconsoft link there directly.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jainanshal:
Thanks for the reply mskip!

Can you plz direct me to the post where i can have info on how to do this..
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Click on the link for WidgetsProPlus in my signature at the bottom of my post for the resolution of phone you have.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Hornet-Wing:
Thanks! Makes sense. Only I dont have MenuLauncher.exe, which is probably because im using the Panel version on my Xperia X1. Although I have a "MobileShell.exe" but that doesn't seem to work aswell i.e. I have to have another panel running before the shortcut works.

You also mentioned creating extra home. How would I go about it?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I know this has been posted before and for the life of me I can't find the post. I have 3 lifestyle panels. I want to create a single wallpaper that spans all three. What should the WxH dimenstion be?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Make folders editable or removable

Unlock the SPB Menu so you can add and remove links as you wish.

Navigate to: HKLM>Software>Spb Software House 2>Menu>Root

In there you will find folders that correspond to the menu items in the SPB Menu. E.G: Internet

You need to go into the folder and add a DWORD value called "Add" with the value of "1".

Once this is done, go to SPB Menu and open the Menu Catagory. Click the options button (bottom right) and you will see 3 new buttons.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Yihaaaw, topic fully updated till HERE ;) !!

Don't forget to check "Share you config!"
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If you have a Touch Pro then I believe your resolution is WVGA (800x480). Your height wants to be 748 (800-52pixels for the top task bar), im not quite sure if you can change the width but the standard width for a background is 960 so start with that.
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Software: ShellExtension

Software:

ShellExtension (ver 1.2.0) is for easy manipulating of the SPB Shell

-for all Resolutions

New Version 2.0 at xda-developers.com thread 8794306 ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
thanks mskip...!

Hi Hornet-Wing,

Sorry, I don't know much about the Panel version, so I can't offer much help there... Are you saying there's a totally different version of MS3 for the Xperia...?

I've uploaded the MenuLauncher file - so give that a go...

Sorry, couldn't tell you about creating extra Homes - I have no idea how to do that, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a post somewhere...

Also check the sbpclub forum (from the spb website) - there aren't as many gurus as there are on XDA, but you might find some extra special help there...
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Hey NLWaard,

Sounds like a great little app.... any plans for VGA support...?

Anyway, let me know when there's an update
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Yes I have the touch pro. It is vga with 480x640 res. So I guess I should start with 640-52. Thanks for the info.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MarkAtHome:
Looks very interesting, NLWaard. Will it affect Mskip's widgets? The latter is my priority.

Mskip?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Update on first page (not anymore post 3600, but the new one).

Sad you can't get it working for all resolutions...

Does ppl think it's a "must have" for SPB??
[Windows Mobile Themes] zyrocco:
Hi NLWaard,

I've tested it, seems to work fine.

I've discovered some mistake in the French translation (text too long to fit)

So I've just send to you a private mess. with improvements for the next version.

Anyway, thanks a lot for this amazing tool.

It rocks ! :cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Mskip, any new VGA/WVGA widgets soon :P?
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
VGA support for ShellExtension

1

2

The only part of ShellExtension that's resolution dependent is the menu button section. (First 6 bullets) the rest can be used on any system...

I don't have a original qa_layouts.dat from a VGA version. If I have one, I can look into it. I don't think there is a great difference between them, only the coordinates and size of the buttons.. (I Need a Full original qa_layouts.dat)

naturally its a must have:rolleyes: LOL..
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
I did not look into Mskip's qa_layouts.dat files. So I dont know for sure....

Wat I do know is that:

ShellExtension has 4 different parts

1) Menu Button Change, (mainly qa_layers.dat change maybe conflict. But the changes are on the fly, that means it changes only those setting witch need to be changed. If there are no buttons in -or the link is not to MenuBar.xml then there is a conflict...)

2) Lifestyle screens, (Reg settings, i don't think any conflict)

3) Carousel screens, (Reg settings, i don't think any conflict)

4) Zip your own xml files into qa_layers.dat (no conflict for sure, as long as you know what you are doing....)

You can always try. The first time you start ShelleExtension it makes a backup of your qa_layouts.dat file to qa_layouts_bup.dat. Copy it back and point 1 is back to normal...:)

B.T.W. Point 4 is the most powerfull part of ShellExtension:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Thanks again.:D

I Will change them in the next version...

To others: I am still looking for German Translation...

Please Help..
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Hey Zepiii,

may I add this to ShellExtension?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Its only a 1 line registry edit I dont think you need permission for that lol :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
The qa_layouts.dat file for QVGA and VGA devices is exactly the same, coordinates and sizes are just doubled by Mobile Shell when its used on a VGA device.
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Oké, then ShellExtension works also for the VGA models.

Thats great News....:D

Can someone withe a VGA PDA give it a try???
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
..........LOL:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will test it on my emulator later. You can download a free Windows Mobile Emulator *HERE* which allows you to install Mobile Shell and test any resolution device. I use it to test all my Widget Pro Plus cabs as I dont have a VGA device.
[Windows Mobile Themes] oppossum:
Hi mskip, did you released those backing panels yet. Couldn't find them in the thread.

Thanks for all the nice stuff

O.
[Windows Mobile Themes] oppossum:
Does this do the same as the Mobile shell power toy?

http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24550

O.
[Windows Mobile Themes] vonski:
I have such problem:

I've changed few icons in Windows (I used SK Shortcut Manager). And some of them are looking nice in Windows, but they are crashed in Mobile Shell.

Look at iGo icon below:

I used icons form other thread, all icons are 96x96pix with 32bit.

What do I do wrong? Resolution of icons is wrong for Mobile Shell? What is correct resolution for icons in Mobile Shell (I add them from Shortcuts/ Programs).

Other icons are 32x32 but they are really not shape so I don't like them and I wanted to change...

Someone help?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
OFC, you can take almost everything you want from this topic, the only thing i want is a simple thanks ;)

See ya!
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
OK, Thank you very Much Zepiii, ;)

see ShellExtension ver 1.2.1:rolleyes:

I add your regs settings. Also minor changes to French language.. Tanks to Zyrocco!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Thanks for the Info Mskip.

The Device Emulator is part of my program language.

But the strange thing is that I can't get .net 3.5 on the Emulated device(even on the 6.1.4. one)... And ShellExtension needs .net 3.5....

Let me know if your emulator works.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I got the backgrounds finally figured out. I was taking 52 from the wrong dimension. Instead of my vga screen being 480x(640-52), it needs to be (480-52)x640.
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
My Config

Here's My Config with My Fire Theme

Device.................................. - Samsung Omnia SGHi900 (QWVGA 240x400)

ROM..................................... - One of Sectors awsome WM6.5 ROMs from Here:- http://www.modaco.com/content/i900-...khuanchai-windows-mobile-6-5-research-thread/

Taskbar................................ - Sector's Taskbar Elite from here:- http://www.modaco.com/content/i900-...khuanchai-windows-mobile-6-5-research-thread/

Lock Screen.......................... - A_C's S2U2 from here :- http://s2u2.ac-s2.com/

Widgets & Extras.................... - mskip's incredible MS301 WidgetsProPlus Ultimate_QVGA_070809 from here:- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4098988&postcount=3346

4 different Backgrounds........... - Achieved using volDeus'unbelievable MS3_Config_v0_16_RC3 from here:- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=523329

Omnia status & SPB Menu Icons - Extracted from MikiBest's excellent Imarche Changeskin Pack from here:- http://www.imarche.net/omnia/index.php

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to transforming my device & making SPB Mobileshell better than it has ever been!

Here are my screenshots:-
[Windows Mobile Themes] zyrocco:
Hi,

Here is the translated text (cause in French, nothing appears ;) )

Make SPBfolders mutable -> Activer MenuSPB modifiables

remove mut.funct.SPBfolders -> Verrouiller MenuSPB

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Themes] zyrocco:
Another subject, is it difficult for you to add a new feature: "Activate / deactivate battery on Professionnal Screen"?

Indeed, I've tried this many times:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3814780&postcount=1806

But it doesn't work (SPB Shell does not want to launch, even after reset)

When inserting the previous qa_layout it's working again.

Is it because I use Shell extension?
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
My Config Part 2

Here are my last 2 screenshots and Here are all my Fire Backgrounds (including animated GIF's for S2U2) collected from various sources (all credit to original authors) I only re-sized them:-
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Hey.

You should update your post #3675 with the new version. Or make a nice presentation for the post #3696.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
@Laurie9300, added your config in the < CONFIG POST > ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] tsgan86:
can anyone teach me how to add video calling button for the screen below for spb 3.0? thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Hey mskip, i am downloading it right now to test it. ;)

Thank you
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
All the topic updated till here. Except for ShellExtension, but check what i wrote upper ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mclog:
I've done a soft reset and it does not appear on the top of the big digital clock (aka Digital Clock Pro).

I've found the widget on the indicators folder.I've tried to add it to the "Lifestyle layout" and it was possible.

But I do not know how to bring it to the top of the big digital clock (aka Digital Clock Pro).

I've done a soft reset and it still does not appear.

Can anyone help?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
This ShellExtension is lets say a Beta version.. Not tested..:o If it works OK and the translations are edited then I update it to post #3675 as I did before with #3600..

Did anyone test ShellExtension 1.2.1. with VGA?
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
At First I say no. Because its a Widgets thing. And i'm not good with pictures.

Second if ShellExtension can change the clock without adding widgets, then it must be possible. Il will give it a try....

It's a change of the lockscreen.xml. ShellExtension does nothing with lockscreen.xml. So I nont think it has someting to do with ShellExtension.

Sorry for asking. But dit you update qa_layers.dat with ShellExtension, or did you do it manually?

It's important for me th know. Because if there is no Password set for Lockscreen.xml, the SPB Shell will not start after an soft Reset.

Similar as you descripted….

Are we sure that #post 1806 works?

Does anyone have it working?
[Windows Mobile Themes] oppossum:
It seems like a stupid question but it is very inconvenient for me. Does anybody know how to type a "space" when searching for contacts in contact list? There seems to be no space on the keyboard.

Thankx,

O.
[Windows Mobile Themes] zyrocco:
AAAaahhh!!

There is something to do with password...

That's may be why it's not working!

Then I'll try to make it work with ShellExtension.

What I have to do is just put Lockscreen.xml in ZipToDat folder and that's it?

Then reset I guess....

Let's try !
[Windows Mobile Themes] zyrocco:
It's working!

I LOVE YOU MAN !!! :) :) :) :)

Thanks for what you're doing !!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
It's not a stupid question, i've never found the solution :P
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
That part in ShellExtension is also my favorite.

Just copy the files into ZipToDat and restart with ShellExtension, Then the program puts it in the correct way in te Qa_Layouts.dat file Easy, Clean and simple...

It was dificult to program, but now it's the engine of ShellExtension.;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] VC_48:
[vga wvga]really big analog clock, elegant+trasparent

Hello guys,

i made it for myself, i like it, now sharing...

just extract file va_clock_now.dat, copy it to SPB MS 3 dir, restart, and add medium analog clock widget...

This is way it can be nicely combined with other skins :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Epicardium:
Link to specific tab in M2D??

Great work to all who have customized SPB3.0 - particularly to mskip, whose package I have installed.

I've searched for an answer to this, to no avail. Is there any way to create a widget that would link directly to a specific tab in M2D. I have M2D and SPB running simultaneously with no problems, but I would like, for instance, to click on a weather widget in SPB and be taken directly to the weather tab in M2D. Possible? If so, how?

Thanks in advance!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Epicardium:
I may follow up with an even stupider question - Why do you need to use the space key to find a contact?? Just curious :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
When you have ten person with the same last name and after 5 person with the same surname ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] semmtexx:
Sence revolution question.

Hey, I just started using the Sence Revolution theme. My language is set to english but some things like weather and calander are still in french. is there a fix for this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Especially for you.... I added the today screen to the menu buttons..:):)

Zepiii (this is still a test version, not fully tested) ShellExtension ver 1.2.2

Release notes ver 1.2.2

add menu function ToDay.

Change some French text.

Did someone test ShellExtension on VGA devices?:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] NLWaard:
Icons for ShellExtension

Is there some one, who is good with icons, who can help me.

I am looking for a Icon for ShellExtension. Something with the SPB icon in it.. It must be with the extension .ico

And can someone add the original icons for (-Professional screen, -SPB Menu, -Favorite Contacts, -Time, -Profile and -BackLight) to qp_menu_btn.dat;

In detail I mean add to <qp_menu_btn.dat><MenuIcons2_14.bmp> and <MenuIcons2_m_14.bmp>...

I need them for the menu buttons.

Can anyone help me out here?
[Windows Mobile Themes] oppossum:
And when you have alot of contacts with last names which are in more than 1 word f.ex. Du Jardin or whatever

O.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Clasimodo:
It works. Thanks man. You're the best!

By the way, I'm using a wvga screen (xperia) and that works fine.
[Windows Mobile Themes] sarmpy:
has someone found a solution for using icontact instead of the spbcontacts?