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[Windows Mobile Themes] RustyOmnia:
Backround and Menubars on WQVGA

Hi Mskip, Rusty Omnia again I am also using a Samsung Omnia and also had a problem with the background size and

menubar transparency. I have to go do the following edits after I install any off your work. Maybe you could add

these changes to your packages to solve the WQVGA users problems.

Edits: (all in qa_layouts file)

1. Background.xml change the height in "240x320" to 400 and the width in "320x240" to 400

<Layout Name="240x320">

<Plugins Extends="Default">

<Plugin Name="Fundotela" Skin="qa_fundotela" >

<String Name="ImageName" Value="background"/>

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="240" Height="400"/>

</Plugin>

</Plugins>

</Layout>

<Layout Name="320x240">

<Plugins Extends="Default">

<Plugin Name="Fundotela" Skin="qa_fundotela" >

<String Name="ImageName" Value="backgroundL"/>

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="400" Height="240"/>

</Plugin>

</Plugins>

</Layout>

2. In ALL the menubar xml files you need to remove this snip of code under "<Layout Name="Default">"

to make the bars fully transparent:

<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Background" Name="TabBackgrd">

<String Name="ImageName" Value="Background"/>

<String Name="ImageNameC" Value="BackgroundC"/>

</Plugin>
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Anyone online that can test Pro Plus ULTIMATE for VGA/WVGA?

Needs to be tested on a totally clean version of Mobile Shell. Everything uninstalled and then Mobile shell reinstalled before pro plus is put on and tested.

Mark :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mwalt2:
All I need is a link. Just flashed a new ROM last night and have a clean install of MS3 ready to go.
[Windows Mobile Themes] schnuti:
I will test on my TD2 if you want
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
pm sent. i know the 2nd favourites screen isnt working im fixing it now so you dont need to report it :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icutzo:
I can test the vga version for you as well as I am flashing a new rom right now...seems like the perfect timing :)

Chris !
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Do you have a fresh version of Mobile Shell ready for testing Pro Plus?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Clasimodo:
I'm willing to test on a clean install of SE xperia if needed.
[Windows Mobile Themes] efla:
I can test on my HTC touch HD, with a brand new re-install of MS3 (even done after a hard reset that I've been obliged to do yesterday)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Can you test it right now? Im going for my dinner in 10 minutes so it would be nice to have test results for when I get back in a few hours :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mwalt2:
Everything besides the 2nd favorites menu seems to be working fine. All of the widgets appear to be sized correctly. I am not sure of the functions of Button 1 (text clear), button 2 (small clear), and button 2 (text clear). When I select them, nothing gets added to the screen (but I don't really know what their function is supposed to be). There are 7 lifestyle screens; task manager, wireless manager, backlight manager all work as they should on the carousel; there is no lag when adding spb menus; and the bottom bar is usable for placing icons there. Nice work mskip.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mwalt2:
oops, double post.
[Windows Mobile Themes] efla:
Yes, I can test during an hour
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
pm sent for vga ultimate test :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Thanks I fixed the Widget buttons you mentioned. Just waiting for test results on Ultimate version :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icutzo:
I can also test right now on my diamond (VGA) if you want ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] efla:
I've just sent a PM with full WGA test results :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ruizit0:
anyone has a final solution to have full screen ?

i tryed the "toglestart" trick but not a real solution..

i always see a black bar at the top of the screen..

inst possible to stretch spb3 to cover all the screen ?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] f0ster52:
dwnloading vga ultimate right now, will test on a dia100 / bsb6.5M / 1.15 radio / 1.40 hspl and report.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
WIDGETS PRO PLUS ULTIMATE WITH CUSTOM BACKGROUND

(VGA AND WVGA ONLY)

062609

This is exactly the same version as Pro Plus Ultimate 062609 but with a custom background on all screen except lifestyle. This can then be easily changed to another background by changing the qa_fundotela.dat file with your own custom made one or one of the files I have supplied. Just rename the background you want to use to qa_fundotela.dat and copy it to your Spb Mobile Shell folder on your phone, then soft reset. I included a black one as well as a couple of colourful backgrounds (pictures attached).

Note: After you rename the background file and copy it to your phone dont forget to rename it back so you know which one it is or you will get lost :p.

Do the following to make your own custom background dat file.

1. Rename any of the custom backgrounds in the zip file to qa_fundotela.zip

2. Unzip to a folder using the password: b0fm18zq

3. Make 2 backgrounds to use for portrait (480x800 saved as Background.bmp) and landscape (800x480 saved as BackgroundL.bmp)

4. Move the 2 new background files into the folder you made in step2 (overwriting the originals)

5. Zip the 3 files back up with password protection (using password: b0fm18zq)

6. Rename the new file to qa_fundotela.dat and copy to your Spb Mobile Shell folder on your phone (overwriting the original)

7. Soft Reset your phone

Download Links (xda isnt letting me upload to here sorry):

* MS301 WidgetsProPlusUltimate_VGA CustomBackGround_062609

* Custom Backgrounds (zip file with 4 backgrounds and instructions on how to use them)

Enjoy and please give your feedback and if all my hard work makes your device a more pleasureable experience to use then buy me a drink (the link is in my sig) :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
Awesome!

Was about to go to sleep... but will stay up and check this out.

Thanks mskip! You are great! :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] krook6023:
Great work I can't wait to try it!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Let me know what you think and if everything looks ok :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] darthvalen:
I have the same problem with the QVGA Ultimate Custom Backgrounds 6/23 version. I have togglestart in my startup so my top bar is gone but I have the empty space on bottom now. The pro page looks great but it shows through on the lifestyle page. None of the clip or screen size tricks seem to work. HTC 6800 MOGUL.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
Looks great!

A few things I saw just now:

- I can't seem to find the colored widget buttons.

- Weather plus (soft) widget has low res.

- White pressure indication of left and right bottom buttons (between carousel and options buttons) are too big.

Something else: I miss the second (and third/fourth) professional home screen I used to get by swiping to the left.

I go to zzz now, but will try to test more tomorrow. :D

Thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Themes] busychristian:
switching contacts

MSKIP, awesome work...everything I have put on my Touch that you have done has worked with NO PROBLEMS! I need something when you get a chance, I would like to use iContact instead of spb contact on my fav page, I like the spb thumbs but I would like to use icontacts here...I Really would appreciate it allot..thanks again...
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I just installed the pro ultimate for VGA and I have to say you have done an absolutely fantastic job here!!! Thank you for you time and effort!
[Windows Mobile Themes] nahid569:
Hey MSKip,

one quick question for you, I am using your Ultimate QVGA. I also have ToggleStart to remove the top bar, and have my own widgets in the menu area by the menu bar.

What I see is that when toggle bar is initiated everything moves up and when I go to edit the layout and bring the Widgets for the menu area down, it wont let me enter that extra space that I got with enable togglestart.

Any way to allow clipping in the bottom area?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Daemos:
How do I get SPB mobile shell's home to start up on boot? I always have to hit the "SPB home" on the today menu to start it up.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Quadman:
Hey guys for those who want to use weatherpanel with mobile shell but don't want weatherpanel on your today screen use second today. It works like a standalone app. Just remember when configuring second today don't run on startup.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JMM2009:
I realy appreicate all of the hard work I see you all doing. I did have a question, is there any way to disable the default wm dialer so I can use the spb sialer when I press the send button on my kaiser?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
What do I need to do to get your backgrounds to work? I unzipped the file and renamed the one that was qa_fundotela_electricblue.dat to qa_fundotela.dat and copied to my mobileshell folder and then I did a soft reset. It is still showing to picture that I had used before for my background. I deleted the background.dat file and did another soft reset. When it came up it still had the old background.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ramos96:
ok i must be a noob but how do i add my own image as a background to all the screens? I tried changing the background layout and I just seem to mess up my MS3 even more.... any help would be appreciated...

Humbly,

Ramos

:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
try this: ms3 config by voldeus

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=523329
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Did you look in the Mods section of the widget list? Its a pretty long list you shouldnt really be able to miss it lol.

I know some of the weather widgets arent high quality because I had to upscale them from QVGA images to work on VGA. I will try to find VGA images and replace widgets as necessary.

Which version are you running? Do you mean the glow of the carousel and menu buttons when pressed, the 2 spb links in the middle on basic or the space in the middle on ultimate?

Theres only ever been 1 professional screen so im not sure what you mean by this. If you mean the lifestyle screens then basic comes with the standard 3 virtual screens and ultimate has 7.
[Windows Mobile Themes] chbg:
Thank you for your hard work, love your work!

Let me know if you need another mirror to host your files for download and I will set one up for you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
Yes I did, but all have are the Pro Plus Mods and they are: Seperator Line (H Dark, H White, V Dark and V White) and Tab Button 1/2 (Medium, Text). So 8 in total and no colors... or am I doing something wrong.

Sweet! :)

I freshly installed SPB MS3.01 Final from the SPB website. Then I installed your widgets pro plus ultimate from here. And yes I mean the glow of the spb favorites(?) button (screen with star) and contacts when pressed. They overlap the carousel and 'options' button on the far left and far right.

I guess I had a version that could bring an additional 3 lifestyle screens by swiping to the left/right. Nevermind that. I'm content with the 7 ultimate has... :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] uniqueboy:
Hi mskip, installed the ultimate vga pack and on my list of installed programs it is listed as basic, Everything seems to be fully functional so far though. Very nice, Thankyou for you dedicated hard work.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
I'm wondering if I too have a different version installed than I thought...

Installed Programs reads: 'mskip MS301 WidgetsProPlus Extras'.

No mention of 'Ultimate' there... or doesn't that matter for the version?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If you have launcher and contact buttons at the bottom on your lifestyle screen then im assuming you have basic version installed. I dont know why your extra mod buttons arent showing you are missing about 25 buttons lol.

What phone do you have and what exact version of pro plus did you install?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
SE X1i and the pro plus filename i downloaded and installed from your post here is 'MS301 WidgetsProPlusUltimate_VGA_062609.cab'

I will download and reinstall everything again tonight (in about 7-8hrs) and try to post any changes.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Doode:
But then again, since uniqueboy seems to have the same thing, maybe the file on the download server is wrong.

Maybe it is the basic version, with the ultimate filename... dunno.

Will reinstall all soon and see what happens.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I installed that cab it is okay for me. I am using the 1x4 buttons. I can see the others as well so I don't think it is the cab file. I am able to get the widgets working but not the custom backgrounds. I may just stick with what I have for the backgrounds. I don't really want to remove MS and install it again. I have things set up really sweet thanks to these widgets.
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
XPERIA MSH3 by jeje1000 [QVGA-WQVGA]

THANKs jeje1000

ref >> http://www.mobilecustom.fr/forum/index.php?topic=2070.0

ENJOy
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I got the custom backgrounds working!! I have a question for you MSkip. Would it be possible for you to post the images that you used for the custom red, purple, and blue backgrounds? I would like to save them as jpg's and size them to use as the background on the lifestyle screens as well. If this is possible I would appreciate it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
THANKs mskip
[Windows Mobile Themes] rodernr:
Can an Analog Clock replace the Digital in Professional screen ??

I'm not a fan of the lifestyle pages but love toms clocks.. I would like to replace the digital clock with an analog clock in the professional layout if possible. I was hoping this was possible and perhaps someone had already done...and could post the how to...or a cab file.

Thanks,
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Thanks for all your work Mskip! Everything looks great as always!

Thanks for all your work Mskip! Everything looks great as always!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yh I know sorry about that I just forgot to change the description when I added all the extra stuff in WinCE Cab Maker lol its still the Ultimate pack though just the description says basic but I will update that little error tonight when I get back on :)

Glad you like the work its always hard doing stuff for VGA as I dont have a VGA device to test it on properly.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Its only the name and since I go between several versions at the same time sometimes I forget to change it but it makes no difference at all its the filename that tells you what version you have. If yours says extras though it must be an old pack as I havent made an extras pack this time since theres no need with Ultimate being totally configurable. What does your filename say?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will send them to you tonight or you can just extract them from the fundotela file (rename it to .zip, and extract the 2 bmp files using the password given in the instructions).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
As far as im aware its not possible sorry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I will do that then. Thanks. Also I know this has been mentioned but I was wondering what should the image size be for backgrounds in MS. I know for the Touch Pro my WM backgrounds are 480x640 but this is too big for MS as it cuts off some of the picture. Does anyone have the exact resolution dimensions for MS backgrounds on the Touch Pro?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
The standard images that are included for the LifeStyle Screens when you install Mobile Shell 3 are 960x748 so you could try that and see how it looks. I guess that makes sense since the maximum height would be 800 on a WVGA minus the 52 pixels for the task bar at the top (800-52=748) :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I think that minus 52 pixels is what I needed. I will resize according to that.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I have been doing some experimenting with the widgets. You can get some good looking items by layer buttons and frames.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You should take some screenshots and post them so other people can see what you are doing :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Spiral Architect:
I went over everything in the first page, but couldn't find what I'm looking for. A few things:

1) Is it possible to use the "normal" calendar that's the default on my Diamond and bypass the one SPB offers? I don't like it. Is there a free alternative, otherwise?

2) Is it possible to edit the Professional layout in any meaningful way? Barring a total conversion. I just want to move some things around, make more space for upcoming meetings, etc.

Any help appreciated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I may do that. Right now I have just been messing around trying to get familiar with all of the widgets and see what they look like.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You VGA/WVGA users are lucky you benefit from me making QVGA version first. I spent alot of time perfecting the bottom bar so you could get that straight away and until I changed the mod widgets on my last version of QVGA you could only put 2 buttons or panels on the screen before it started lagging. I think everything is working well now though :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
You have to edit the LockScreen.xml file located in qa_layouts.dat.

I added the standard Analog Clock Big widget to my Pro Panel for testing right now and it works without problems (see attached picture). :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Hopefully someone can help me out. I installed Vito SMSChat. I followed these instructions from page 1:

Other soft for the SMS ?

Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX

Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft

> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\Program Files\VITO\SMS-Chat\SMSChat.exe"

Don't forget the "

I did a soft reset. When I select a contact in MS select the SMS option, it still brings up the tmail program.

UPDATE: For whatever reason, I installed the smschat again after installing the latest widgets and it started working. I am not sure what happened there.
[Windows Mobile Themes] chch:
Can you please provide another demo with is clearer?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Here are some initial screen shots. These were taken using the PrintScreen command on my computer with MyMobiler running. They were then resized to meet the max file size requirements for posting. This is pretty much a blue oriented them. I extracted the bmp file from the electricblue custom background and set it to the wallpaper. I did not show the Professional screen since I don't use it. You can see on the second screen that I used the 1x4 buttons a lot. Before this I used the horizontal and vertical grid line but I think this looks better. I am thinking of doing this screen over again and using the small clear text button widget.
[Windows Mobile Themes] slawcop`:
Thank you

Mskip,

Thank you for assisting me and thank you for the new release for all of us VGA/WVGA users. It is very much appreciated. You did an awseome job. You have made my phone better. Thanks again....something coming your way real soon....
[Windows Mobile Themes] Flipside:
This is AWESOME :D thanks a million for your efforts mskip, everything i needed in one package, can't thank you enough...
[Windows Mobile Themes] Techvir:
In my Hd, i cannot run few of the widgets like vertical battery and so on...

Even then , it transformed my Handset :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] knaak:
try fresh install. It should work then
[Windows Mobile Themes] incubus26jc:
i dont know what that guy did but im running titanium, touchflo, spb mobile shell, second today, Ifonz, and throttle launch all at the same time. i used a titanium plugin and named it USER INTERFACE and have all of them in the plugin.
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebecker:
Can you tell me where you got the battery module in shots 2 and 4?
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebecker:
I really appreciate all your work on the widgets. I have one request, however. ;) Could you create a QVGA battery widget approximately the size of the mockup in my attached file? The large module is a bit big for my purposes and the medium is too small.

Thanks.

-Bob-
[Windows Mobile Themes] ruizit0:
can anyone work on a solution to have ms3 in full screen :|
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
mskip, great job on the vga version. everything looks good on my touch pro. i have one request.. taransparent menu bar on all screens. it only has transparent menu bar on lifestyle pages. if its possible can you make a cab that with make this change so i dont have to redo everything. thanks in advance..
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
That is the widget Battery Plus(Medium).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What do you mean exactly by transparent menubar on all screens? Do you mean you just want to see through them or do you want to be able to edit them as on the lifestyle screens?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Hmmm i might be persuaded :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
just to see through them, instead of the the the grayish color but if you can make it so you can edit them that would be great too lol..
[Windows Mobile Themes] chrisalyd83:
BomByX v2.1 (27/06/2009)

Hi Guys,

I apologies in advance for my english.

I'm french and I make a really great effort to post in english. :)

I want to introduce a new soft that I created and that allow people to customize SPB MS3 as they want.

BomByX v2.1

BomByX has been made by an association of playeraddict.com and mobilecustom.fr.

Bombyx is opensource software, reflecting the spirit of freedom. You can download it, modify it, make a promo.... no problem.

The only exception is in commercial use.

Bombyx is designed to help everyone to customize its SPA SPB Mobile Shell 3. No profit can not be fired.

Version 2.1 is currently available in WQVGA . QVGA has been partially tested an approved. An adjustment is provided for other resolutions.

BomByX v2.1 overwrite your qa_layout.dat BUT includes all mskip widget plus and pro and more other customizations.

With it you can :

1. choose the number of lifestyle pages you want

2. make the bottom bar transparent, semi transparent or opaque with 2 ou 3 buttons and personnalise the third button between :taskmanager :calendar : time :weather

3. change bottom bar icons

4. change weather icons

5. install batteries as widgets

6. change spb menu 9 icons

7. change menu BB

8. install status icons widgets

9. install analog clocks as widgets

10. Install widgets (mskip for example)

11. desinstall widgets

12. change all wallpapers

13. change pro screen as it has been developped by chpoubs (mobilecustom.fr)

14. install spb menu editor (power toy)

15. reboot SPB MS3 automatically

NB : prefer french installation for the early moment. i have some translators that are working but as you can see it is not easy for me.....

Considering the immense mass of skins created on all forums, Bombyx v2.1 is presented in as light version.

Periodically, I would download Adds-on that you can easily add to Bombyx v2.1

A big thank you to the development team :

Hack'N'Rap, dafabrice08, Sthippol, Garf, Yohng, Dan for playeraddict.com

chpoubs, Jeje1000, Apothehouse et KoMa for mobilecustom.fr

A big thank you to mskip for its widgets, Uranus for his concept, and the team XDA for their informations.

Download BomByX v2.1

Support concentrated in samsungplayeraddict.com

to run BomByX v2.1, just copy files that are in the .zip to your storage (or sd card).

go into scripts folder

clic on mortscript.exe and on OK

then clic on install.mscr (prefer choose French for the moment)

clic on OK

(spb ms3 will reboot)

go on add widget, then Application, then Settings, then BomByX and clic on the tux-butterfly icon to add BomByX widget to your lifestyle.

enter the BomByX menu and then enjoy customisation.

thanks for your great job in this section. I learnt a lot reading your section.

Chrisalyd83
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Will this program overwrite the layouts.dat thus rendering the mskips widgets useless or can we use it and still have the widgets?