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[Windows Mobile Themes] gkleding:
Donate

If this is true "I have only received 1 drink in the last week and my mouths getting dry :P" I think some members need to step up! He creates IMO ( and by reading the forum, I am not alone) some of the best MS3 widgets/extras/layouts there are out there. Especially all of the VGA users, DONATE, help buy him a device to test his creations on! I hope I dont offend anyone by what I say, but I think donating is very good way to show our appreciation for his hard work.

Sunday
[Windows Mobile Themes] Cascade2:
Still getting no icons that I can see. When I press the area where they should be, it's working fine so something is working right. It's just blank screen, however. No old icons or new icons. I tried both of your files. Same thing. Thanks for your efforts!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Cascade2:
I did some hunting around and it looks like the icons are in the ms_menu_btn file and are contained in the MenuIcons2_11 file. Maybe someone with some graphical skills can just swap out the two stock icons with the HTC ones?

If someone's attempting it, I'd prefer the 4-square panel HTC icon (5th one down) to replace the starred-favorites stock one and the second from the top phone icon to replace the stock phone favorites one.

Thanks for any and all help!
[Windows Mobile Themes] acidbath5546:
VGA?????

Any plans for VGA?????????
[Windows Mobile Themes] rimsilva:
Hi put the same question some posts before.

I've SBP shell 3.0.1_Release_Candidate_1__build_6501 and i've upgrade SpbMobileShell3.0-WQVGA-Skins_Release4.1 to 4.1.2 and afterwords to 4.1.3

I'm not able to see the new widgets: Battery Bar (Vertical and Horizontal); Weather icon (Medium / Big); Weather description

or this:
[Windows Mobile Themes] bukka62:
OK Regards Angelo
[Windows Mobile Themes] Public_Enemy:
hi ppl,

plz someone tell me how to get horizontal weather icons?not vertical. i'm installing any skin which have horizontal icons on screens, but no way, icons stay vertical..
[Windows Mobile Themes] kirkie:
How do you delete the calls list please?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
As long as you have any version after Beta1 then goto Contacts, Call Log (left icon), Menu, Remove All.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Any VGA or WVGA testers online for Widgets Pro Plus?
[Windows Mobile Themes] kirkie:
I am using the 15 day trial version. Could that be the reason I can't install all of your theme's etc too?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Are you using the trial of 3.0 or 3.0.1?

What resolution phone do you have as my current Pro Plus only supports QVGA and WQVGA.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kirkie:
I am using Spb Mobile Shell 3 I believe. I have the XPERIA X1 which has a WVGA from a Google search.

Sorry my technical ability is not too good...
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Install 3.0.1 from *HERE* to be able to delete all calls from your call log. Pro Plus wont work on WVGA but im working on it :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Just done a clean install of MS3. Ready to test (VGA). ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Gator5000e:
Is there any way to have the weather information pages show current conditions like current temperature? That would be a cool addition.
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
I did not get it :confused:

Its a WisBar Advance 3 skin "InD 05"

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3674087&postcount=100
[Windows Mobile Themes] jasmarie47:
I have the omnia, i believe it's wvga so i tried that one. i also copied the dat file to the directory and still nothing.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Techronico:
Hey I found a thread that is starting and the first post has a great idea. I dont think he is going to do the implimentation though, he was just putting the idea out there.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=874468#post874468
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
Omnia is wqvga

http://omnia.samsungmobile.com/
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerboat:
Will there be a MS3 Lifestyle Widgets (Pro Series) for WQVGA?

WVGA & QVGA don't work on Omnia i900.

If I copy "/program files/spb mobile shell/qa_layouts.dat" to German version "/Programme/spb mobile shell/qa_layouts.dat" I get after restart an error message.:(
[Windows Mobile Themes] danar64:
Get ThumbCal into SPB

I followed the procedure but when I tap the Thumbcal in the Organizer the following error comes out:

"Impossible open file ThumbCal. .............

I'm sure I have put the files in the correct place (\program files\Spb Mobile Shell).

Any ideas ?

thanks

danar
[Windows Mobile Themes] matthewhypolite:
All other pro widgets will work reguardless of what device you have, but the digital clock is device specific. I have a Touch HD and Tilt, so i made for wvga and qvga. If i find out the name of the skin file for the modern clock for the omnia, i can easily make a qwvga version.

Go to program files/spb mobile shell and look for the file ending with "dclock_modern.dat"

once i get the full name of the file, ill make a wqvga version.
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerboat:
On my Omnia (WQVGA) are 2 files:

1) qlw_dclock_modern.dat

2) qpw_dclock_modern.dat

:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] DrX666:
Does it work on HTC TyTn II?
[Windows Mobile Themes] matthewhypolite:
Yes it works on the TyTn II
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
THANKs matthewhypolite

Its goes fine , except 4 Digital Clock (Pro) :eek: it DID NOT show to lifestyle page

My device is FLAME - VGA

see shots below
[Windows Mobile Themes] matthewhypolite:
If you can upload those files, along with your qa_layouts.dat file, ill have you sorted in flash.

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abumhmmd1 what device do you have?
[Windows Mobile Themes] DrX666:
The clock doesn't work on my Tytn II.
[Windows Mobile Themes] orlandojumpoff:
i'm interested in this too. i don't understand mobile shell's weather system. i've had the other versions of ms before, but i only used them as a launcher... now that MS is better integrated with wm, i'm wondering how to read the weather. does it not show current temperatures? i'm assuming the two numbers are highs and lows and then they show estimates throughout the day on the side. if that's the case, that's crazy... current weather is good to know. if i'm misreading the system please let me know, thank you.

edit: also, is there a way to get rid of the professional screen all together? i'd rather just have the lifestyles panels and not be able to scroll up to professional - mainly because we're able to use pro widgets on the lifestyles page now... its just unnecessary for me to have two now screens. thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerboat:
Omnia WQVGA - files here:

http://www.stoll1.de/files/files.zip
[Windows Mobile Themes] matthewhypolite:
WVGA, WQVGA, and QVGA included in this zip.

Let me know if it works.
[Windows Mobile Themes] cbusguy26:
I installed the wqvga cab on my omnia I910 and after a soft reset everything works great. Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] matthewhypolite:
do you have english version of ms3?

nevermind lol.
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerboat:
WQVGA:

It Works!

Thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Can you take screenshots and post back ASAP?
[Windows Mobile Themes] kirkie:
Cheers will give that a go and look forward to trying your themes out ect..
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Have you already released V2 or you need screenshots of your last version?
[Windows Mobile Themes] donsalari:
does this require spb wether to be preinstalled?

i followed the exact procedure... all my widgets disappeared...

then i tried only the 2nd and 3rd step....

but the widgets just don't come on the screen!!! all the registry values are proper...
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Im uploading Test V2 now I will pm you the link in a few minutes. I need screenshots similar to *THESE* if possible :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] wacky.banana:
MSKIP Widgets Problem

Sorry if I have missed the solution on here. Just discovered that I cannot delete the vertical seperators. The horizontal ones are fine.

Anyone else with this problem?

WB
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Are you getting the pop up menu when you click on them? I know they can be buggers to select lol.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wacky.banana:
No I am not, no matter where I press to try to get to the menu.

WB

Edit: Was just about to give up after 20 minutes trying when I had an eureka moment; I switched to landscape mode and managed to delete the item. This is not easy by any means; just wondered if there was another way to get the editing menu to kick in more easily.

Cheers

WB
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Try clicking just on the right side of the line. I need to make the selection larger. Do you have the same problem with the horizontal lines?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mlin:
Is it possible to get rid of the two shortcuts on the bottom of every page? ie the launcher and contact buttons. I would still like to have the two end buttons (carousel on the left and that other button on the right).
[Windows Mobile Themes] smurfier:
hmmm....can't seem to get this to work. I followed the instructions to the letter.

Edit: I figured it out. Mispelled a word.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wacky.banana:
See post 2189. No, the horizontal lines seem ok.

WB
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Here there are the screenshots:

Some comments:

- Analog Clock Plus: No image - Only AM/PM text

- Battery Pro (medium) and (Small) looks the same (screenshot 1)

- Digital Clock Plus (Big): No digits, only date

- Digital Clock Plus (Large): No digits, only date

- Lines and tab buttons don't show at all (seem transparent, see screenshot 4-Edit mode and 5-after confirmation)

- Weather Plus (info): MS3 freezes (need to soft reset and disable MS from autorun)

- Weather Pro (medium) and (Small) have the same picture (screenshot 8)

Hope this may help you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
I will try to post some screenshots when I get my pc back up and going. I installed this and so far all of the pro widgets I have tried are working. There are some other widgets called Plus widgets that weren't there before and so far I haven't gotten any to work. I know it is a kind of a cryptic post so I will try to get screenies and details to you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mlin:
I hope someone can help me with this as I am not too sure what I am doing.

I would like to get rid of the launcher button and contacts button that are in the meuu bar at the bottom of the professional and lifestyle pages. I have no use for them and would like a cleaner look. I have tried editing the Menubar.xml many times, after editing, I am never able to get MS3 to open. Once I replace the original qa_layout, it works fine.

I am a novice at this and definitely new to editing (attempting to edit) xml's as well.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
But the digi-clocks look's good :)

mskip, thanks for your hard work! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Have to do more work on the weather and Digital Clock widgets. Dont know why the large Anaolgue clock isnt working. Its hard coz everytime I make a change I need to test it but I cant so I have to do all the changes at once and get someone to test them all. Ohh well I will get there eventually, at least I have feedback from my testers to go on :)

Thanks to everyone who is helping with the testing :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What are the 3 Digital Clocks on screenshot#3? Theres 6 Digital clocks in total, do you have screenshots of the other 3?

I knew the weather wouldnt work I was just trying some different things out lol. The seperator lines and Tab Buttons confuse me though, I guess I will have to redraw them all from scratch :eek:
[Windows Mobile Themes] loftysnake:
1. download MenuBarNull.txt

2. Rename MenuBarNull.txt to MenuBarNull.xml

3. unzip qa_layouts.dat into a folder

4. Copy MenuBarNull.xml into the same folder

5. change LockScreen.xml and LockScreen2.xml in the folder:

replace the line (at the beginning of the file)

<Layer Name="Menu" Dialog="MenuBar"/>

by <Layer Name="Menu" Dialog="MenuBarNull"/>

6. zip the folder to qa_layouts.dat

7. copy qa_layouts.dat to your mobile shell program directory and soft reset.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
In screenshot 3 there are (from top):

- Digital clock (Pro)

- Digital clock modern (Big)

- Digital clock plus (small)

Digital clock plus (Big) and Digital clock plus (Large) display only date (screenshot 1 below), while Digital clock plus (Frame) shot was missed in my previous post :o and is shown in screenshot 2 below.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Themes] Jasafo:
How do i repack hq_layouts.dat

hey guys i´ve been able to unpack the *.dat to get the *.xml files...

but here´s my problem...

i repacked the xml in the dat file and replaced it on my ppc but MS won´t start anymore so i put the original dat back there.

what´s the trick?

thx in advance
[Windows Mobile Themes] loftysnake:
I'm using winzip to unpack and pack the dat file. When you unpack the qa_layouts.dat, you have to specify the password "b0fm18zq" before you can extract the files to a folder. Conversely, you need to specified the same password before you select the files in the folder for packing.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
For the Analog Clock the problem is the format of BMP pictures.I tried to correct it and now it displays correctly:

I include also the modified dat file (delete .zip extension).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mrshark:
hi... as mskin widgets do not still work on 320x320 resolution, i used the jgjackson ones for now... i made a little mod to his latest version to have these buttons: left button go to spbmenu instead of launcher, middle go to agenda (calendar), and right button to contact carousel, but with standard contact screen 3 buttons on toolbar...

these are the screenshots, and the 3 files i modified:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Baronic:
Change wallpapers on the fly

Is it possible for a program that can allow me to change wallpapers of all the pages (except lifestyle, since lifestyle can change easily) on the fly? i can do it anytime, anywhere i want. Whenever i'm bored, click, and change.

possible? >.<
[Windows Mobile Themes] Cascade2:
Nikosxri - Okay - I FINALLY got something to show up using your xml files! Turns out that the coordinates were so far off that they didn't even appear on the screen. I kept moving them in 10 pixel increments until something appeared. Had to tweak the height as well, but I have working icons now! Thanks for your help.

One more thing, though. Both positions are the same icon. When pressed, they go to the correct places (Launcher and Favorites), but they both use the same icon (see picture attached). I've tried changing the ID, but it keeps coming up as the same "Favorites" icons.

I'm guessing this is an easy one to fix, but I'm not having much luck!
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Yes, I can confirm it works.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MickeyMan:
My little modification for WVGA:

Modified files: View attachment va_operator.zip - modified graphic files (colored indicator), View attachment vpw_dclock_modern.zip - (wide digital clock with centered text)

And code:

qa_layouts / widgets

<Plugin Name="Signal" Class="Spb.LSP.Operator" Skin="qa_operator" DoubleSkin="va_operator" MiddleSkin="ma_operator" BoldFont="n">
<DefaultFont Face="Tahoma" HeightPxl="12" Bold="n" Color="FFFFFF"/>
<BoundRect X="173" Y="12" Width="60" Height="74"/>
</Plugin>

Screen capture:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mlin:
Thanks for the info and ...Null file. MS3 will not open when I replace the qa_layout.dat. I am using WinRAR to archive it into a zip file with the password, and then renaming it to .dat. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks again for your help!
[Windows Mobile Themes] MickeyMan:
Try to change encryption method or use WinZIP or simply Total Commander. Works.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What do you mean by the format of the bmp images? Do they have to be 8bit to work? What did you change exactly as im totally flying blind on resizing from QVGA to VGA and just trying to figure it out as I go lol. I think thats why some of the images on the digital clocks didnt show as I saved them in 24bit. Also one of the images on the weather info dat file hadnt been resized so thats why it might have frozen Mobile Shell.

Is there anyone on here that knows about formats and masks for making pictures on Mobile Shell? I want to make some coloured backgrounds for the calendar to make them stand out more but I have no idea about using colours with masks. If not then it will just be ALOT of trial and error :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Hey mate. Are you going to be online and willing to do some Pro Plus testing in a bit? I need to know exactly what widgets work and what doesnt so I can work on the bad ones. Also with screenshots as before if possible? :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Yepp!:) Bring it on!:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Oh, I forgot... The size is right but the resolution is crappy..:(
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
It seems that Mask bitmaps must be 8 bit grayscale.For images, I read in the past (for MS2) they should be 16 bit in the format R5G6B5 (I've seen this format only in Photoshop)

This is probably the reason why tab buttons and lines don't show at all.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
I agree.Probably the best solution is to create it from scratch.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yeah I know the resolution is crappy coz I just doubled the size from the QVGA version. Im hoping someone can give me a quick tutorial on using masks to make images on MS3 so I can make some coloured button tabs and calendar backgrounds. Maybe I can get STHIPPOL from the french forum to help so I can make a few VGA clocks for Pro Plus :)

Im going to change the tab button images to 8bit so hopefully they work and then cab everything to send you. Maybe half an hour lol :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If I can figure it out I will make at least 1 analogue clock for VGA/WVGA from scratch to make your phones BLING :p

And thanks for the help last night and today if you want to test the new version tonight let me know :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
No hurry mate:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] NIKOSXRI:
your menu tab icons must be wrong

I will send you the menu tab in a while.

Maybe this is the mistake.

Play also with the name, i mean the name just before the id.

Maybe you also there must wright launcher and favorites instead of btn0 btn1.

Good luck you are almost there!

Also did you try the 3button menubar that i send you, does it work?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ready for testing :D

Sending the link by pm now!!

ASAP and screenshots as before please mate ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Ok. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Hopefully the widgets that didnt show up before (i.e. Tab Buttons, Lines, large analogue clock and Digital clock frames) are now fixed :D

I have tried resizing 1 of the weather widgets (big one i think) and left the rest the same for now. Since I have just made it 200% it might not look very good (if it shows at all). If it wont resize or looks bad then I will look for a VGA weather widget or just take them off.

Have fun testing ;)

EDIT: IF the tab buttons work can you put a widget behind it so I can see if its the right size (place tab button on the screen and then move another widget (1 of the pro buttons or any link). 1 for the medium tab button and 1 for the text tab button.

THANKS!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Analog Clock Big

Do you like this (made from scratch)? ;)

Arrows still need to be slightly adjusted.

However I can confirm what I've said:

Mask: 8 bit grayscale. Black=Transparent -> White=Opaque

Image= 16 bit RGB (R5G6B5).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Looks amazing mate if you want I will include it in the Pro Plus VGA version when you have fine tuned it (instead of the existing large analogue clock).
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
First set....more coming....:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Second set...more coming...:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Third and last set.

As before, top to bottom left to right but I included some screens with

"change layout frames" so you can se the widgets possition.

If you want more screens on any speciffic widget, just let me know.:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Very nice! I will try it on!:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
It's ok for me, if you like.

Final version attached. ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] dalepl:
WP-Activate with city cycle widget

WP-Activate Mod

You must have StoryR's WP-Activate loaded before loading this mod.

I have been working on a mod to WP-Activate and with StoryR's permission, I am posting here for all of you to use.

Changes:

1. Adds ability for WPa widget to cycle through cities loaded in WeatherPanel.

2. Adds city name to WeatherPanel and WeatherPanel Details widgets.

3. Skips any city disabled in WeatherPanel.

Details:

If you have more then one city loaded in WeatherPanel, this mod will enable you to have the WP-Activate widget cycle through the cities. I have added another weather detail on the WPaPublish screen. This is used to update the temp on the WP Pro, WP Compact and WP BigTemp widgets. The WP and WP Details widget now have the addition of the city name. On the WPa Configure screen, you will now see the addition of a one minute selection. This is the one you select to have the WPa weather widget cycle through the cities you have loaded in WeatherPanel.

Screen shots:

Install instructions:

1. Download the attached cab file and copy it to your phone.

2. Run the cab file.

3. Go to the WPa Refresh screen and select Inject Widget.

4. Select Configure Widget and select EVERY 1 MINUTE - ROTATE CITIES.

That should do it. Now, the WPa widget on your Lifestyle screen should change every 1 minute with each city loaded in WeatherPanel. Only the WP and WP details widgets will display the city name. StoryR would like any questions on this be answered by me. I hope anyone that uses this mod will like it. Please let me know.

Many thanks to StoryR for all his hard work in developing WP-Activate for all of us.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
ok its in :D

Eww what the hell went wrong with the digital clocks this time lol. Do you think from the screenshots that its something to do with the format? I think I saved the clock and mask file as 8bit greyscale bmp. The thing that confuses me though is that the large digital clock (modern2) is exactly the same file types as digital clock plus small (which looks perfect)

Im soo confused lol especially since I cant test the bloody things :mad:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Please send me your last revision and tomorrow I'll try to fix digital clocks (now it's past 2 and i'm gonna sleep ;) ).

If you can, please send me also a screenshot of how they look in your qvga device.

Goodnigt.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Thanks its hard to fault find when you nothing to test it on lol

The latest Test version is *HERE*

Pbv302's screenshots from the test version are *HERE* (and the next 2 posts)

The QVGA images are *HERE*

It must have something to do with the way I saved the images as all the ones that look corrupted are the ones I resized today.

Thanks :)

EDIT: Ok I think I finally figured it all out :) I just have to resave every image in the correct format through PhotoShop.. If any testers are on tonight I will have the next test version ready early. Hopefully all the clocks and mods will be working and I can concentrate on the weather widgets.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bogy54:
This looks great. Do I need to uninstall StoryR's widget before installing this one?
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
Hey, does anyone know how I can customize the background in this skin? It doesn't have a wallpaper.bmp in the qp_bkg_now.dat, so I didn't know where else to look. If the mobilecustom woudn't mind sharing that info, that is. Let me know if that's okay or not to fiddle around with this skin. I think it's awesome and I would like to just change the background to something Trekky. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dalepl:
No, you install it over. All it does is dd some mods. Without StoryR's WP-Activate, it will not work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] immi79:
hi, if anyony cud tell me how can i add a widget from storage card programe files, spb doesnt allow me to show the storage card prgrame files, i have already searched all over here, cudnt find anythn, so plz help .....