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[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
mskip

To keep things simple and easy for me and you,I've installed a fresh clean ms3 beta version and right after it I've installed your widgets pro plus+Date cab that you provided previously for me to see what's new in your cab,and what i found is only the date,so i got that with the registry and i updated the widgetplus XML that we agreed that we'll be using as standard,so now all our widgets including the XML files won't be sharing any files with the original ms3, plus i changed few names around and i added a new big analog clock and weather, all necessary files and registry are ready now for you to go ahead and start building a fresh new cab for every one to use,and don't forget to get rid of the old cab as it's only going to confuse everyone,and if you are not happy with the name widgets pro plus ,we can change that thanks.

Something else that i forgot to mention is,for us to really solve the whole problem,it's by using only the WidgetsPlus.XML not the qa_layout,so if you can build a cab that can incorporate the WidgetsPlus.XML file into the already installed qa_layout.dat,then the whole problem will be solve,but I'm not sure if you can do that.
[Windows Mobile Themes] baldoski:
Font color on clock

Hello peeps.

Just been lurking a long while (months now) and this is only my first post.

I use Omnia i900 and have installed SPB MS3. everthing works well.

I installed the pro widgets i got from this thread and it works sweet too.

However, after installing the spb skins (release 4.1) my digital clocks font have turned to black, and all the pro widget big digital clock doesn't work anymore.

what could have happened?

thanks.

P.S.

be gentle with a noob...
[Windows Mobile Themes] twisted-pixel:
that will be because the change skin app has overwritten the dat files that were changed by the widget cab
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
baldoski

spb skins (release 4.1) has overwrite your qa_layout,and this exactly the sort of problems that mskip and me are trying to solve,so wait for the new widgets cab to be made by mskip thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] baldoski:
Thanks issybel.

I almost resorted to uninstalling everything.

But i like this shell so much, so i'll wait for your promised widgets cab.

I know you guys can do it.

Meanwhile, i'll just enjoy fiddling with this.

One more thing. Is it just me or does SPB hogs the battery a lot?

thanks again...

cherrs!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] gravityz:
i tried your cab but it only shows the taskmanager completely blank

after i selceted it i see the running tasks

your screen shows the tasks while it is zoomed out(in caroussel mode)

can you tell me what happened

i have the omnia 240x400
[Windows Mobile Themes] gravityz:
SOLVED it

THE CAB IS WRONG

TASKMANAGER needs to be :TASKMANAGER

this was an old bug but apparently nobody did update the cab file
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grant Barker:
Dude look out the window! You'll probably find the sun stayed out longer than usual.

Try this: http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25296
[Windows Mobile Themes] benzo:
is there an "How to" create or modify a widget?

beacuse i need a Tasks widget and i want to add in the wireless manager a gprs connection switch and the bluetooth discoverable state...

tnx
[Windows Mobile Themes] Redostrike:
Anyonecan help me with this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] piero79:
hello,

i'm piero and i'm italian boy....

one answer for you....can you create one theme for spb 3 for omnia that emule black berry storm or bold about icon an wallpaper please?

thank you very much....

byeeeeeeeeee
[Windows Mobile Themes] Phonatic:
I had a few hours today and was going to post this theme, but started playing around with weather icons. I am doing at least four sets. They're turning out nice. They are based on the weather graphics created by BeyondInvisible. I am out of time for now. I should have a day off next week. If I do, I will post some themes and some weather icon sets.

I am thinking that I will include my theme changer to simplify things for everyone. For anyone interested in useing the theme changer, just install mortscript first.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lamborg:
The bottom bar gets transparent, but the background at Programs etc is still full black(theme colour).

Any help please? PM me after reply...
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
My widget collection

This is my QVGA widgets collection.

I have it in one package and on individual files separated by type:

- digital clock, only date

- weather, only weather icon, only temperature (indicated as N/d on the images)

- weather Pro, battery Pro, battery %

In each file is a xml file to put inside your qa_layouts, and a cab file with the registry entries.
[Windows Mobile Themes] GWADADA:
hi, for WVGA, please, thank you
[Windows Mobile Themes] piero79:
how can I get these icons in the toolbar below the menu on my omnia?

thanks ....
[Windows Mobile Themes] thx1200:
Completely Custom Unique Widgets?

I apologize if this has been covered. I did an extensive search and haven't seen this topic covered.

Does anybody know how to create completely custom widgets? I

don't

mean widgets derived from other widgets (like a larger weather, more calendar items, different clock face, new icons, etc.). I mean a completely custom made-from-scratch widget. Something that doesn't exist at all in MS3 right now. For example: an RSS widget, a web page widget, stock widget, photo album widget, or anything else?

I contacted SPB and they officially have no public SDK and wouldn't tell me if that's ever going to be in the plans. MS2 had a public SDK, but it was very lacking. Personally, I think MS3 without a public SDK is a huge mistake. But it's SPB's choice, not mine!

I was wondering if anybody in the community has figured out how to create a widget that is entirely new to MS3. Or if anybody in the community has tried and was unable to figure this out due to some technical reason? I'm pretty savvy. I'd love to be on board trying to crack this thing and make a community "SDK" so we can get some truly unique and cool non-SPB custom widgets!
[Windows Mobile Themes] twisted-pixel:
I think there is a post somewhere about SPB willing to share the API if you sign a NDA, which would allow you to create stuff..but not sure where I read it
[Windows Mobile Themes] Ryjon90:
Where might i find custom notification balloons like this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] cimbi:
is there any way to change the third screen of the spb contacts to any other contact software?(like funcontact)

if there's no solution is it possible to change the contacts button on the panel to any other software?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahti000:
Operator name

There is a thread for operator name

http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=131791#131791
[Windows Mobile Themes] ariesting:
Here is the picture and the xml file.

Someone said in the forum:

"Very good a big step forward but is it only me or it needs still some refinement. I can get the operator name only on the leftmost home layout and even there et cant be moved around or even deleted. Also it does not behave as other widgets do when scrolling from left to right then operator seems to stay in place instead of moving together with the background."
[Windows Mobile Themes] ewingr:
I do have a custom widgets file. I'll give this a shot.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
Like both Natural Weather & Transperent Weather , and hoping to have VGA for my FLAMe ; already had mortscript !!

THANKs in advance
[Windows Mobile Themes] wacky.banana:
Voicemail Widget Counter Not Working

Clasimodo,

I have now had chance to completely deinstall phonealarm. The results are that phonealarm is NOT the cause of this problem.

Anyone else having this problem or is aware of a solution for it?

Thanks

WB
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
I see you've replaced the skins too. I prefer using the original pro skin files and setting Width and Height to "40". This matches the size actually used on the professional home screen as well as the "small" size use by links.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gravityz:
does anybody have/can make the complete set of the big weather icon

so i mean the style of the big weather icon(which looks most detailed) and make size 64, 54, 40 and 16 the same

at the moment i am using a lot of different icons but it would be nice if we have one complete detailed set instead of a mix
[Windows Mobile Themes] djsolidsnake86:
there is a way for set the media player widget with a audio program like pocketmusic or pocketplayer?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Oprator name and signal level

If you are interested in a signal level indicator like this

you can add the following code to your widget.xml or other custom widgets file:

<Plugin Name="Signal" Class="Spb.LSP.Operator" Skin="qa_operator" DoubleSkin="va_operator" MiddleSkin="ma_operator" BoldFont="n">

<DefaultFont Face="Tahoma" HeightPxl="8" Bold="y" Color="FFFFFF"/>

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="50" Height="48"/>

</Plugin>

and create the corresponding key in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Spb Software House 2\Spb Mobile Shell\WidgetList\2\Signal with inside two strings:

Name "(Default)" Value "Signal Level"

Name "Str" Value "Signal:YourXMLWidgetFile"

There are, however two problems:

-This widget is placed ALWAYS on page 0 of your Lifestyle Panel (so if you place it on page 2 you will not be able to see it on that page, but it will appear on page 0) :(

-You cannot change its position in the usual way, but you have to change its coordinates in the xml file (see above red text) :(

The above values for size have been tested on a VGA device but they should work also for other resolutions.

If somebody has further informations to solve the mendioned problem (as well as the way to hide the operator name), please let me know.

Cheers.
[Windows Mobile Themes] randy_c:
Anyone mess around with the ringtone setting in MS3? I did and my phone doesn't ring any more..your help would be appreciated.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
For QVGA !!!

Here is it (rename to .dat):
[Windows Mobile Themes] maurodm:
battery status icon on professional style

hello every one. please, somebody can make a cab to set de battery status icon on te professional panel?. the resolution of my device is qvga 240 x240. thank you very much
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
And here for VGA:
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
Like this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] maurodm:
yes marcribe, thanks a lot. i hope you can do that
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
Here...

This file will override your qa_layouts with one compatible with the new beta version with the battery.

The font size for the date on the digital clock is smaller than the original. This is necessary to avoid problems with the date over the battery % text.

Remeber to rename the file to .cab.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lamborg:
The bottom bar gets transparent, but the background at Programs etc is still full black(theme colour).

Any help please? PM me after reply... so I can find the post.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Johnny72:
It doesn't work. (maybe I make some mistake) I tried to change how you write there, but when I go to change my qa_layout.dat file, I softreset and when it restart... I DON'T HAVE NO WIDGET!!! ONLY my background image and nothing else...

I do:

1) copy file qa_layouts.dat to your desktop

2) rename qa_layouts.dat to qa_layouts.zip

3) unzip qa_layouts.dat (use password b0fm18zq)

4) edit Menubar.xml

5) zip all unzipped files to qa_layouts.zip with password b0fm18zq

6) rename qa_layouts.zip to qa_layouts.dat

7) copy file qa_layouts.dat to your mobile device

What do you use to edit .xml file??? It's ok with notepad?
[Windows Mobile Themes] maurodm:
thanks marcribe, but i dont know how to install this file. i renamed it .dat, but when i put de file on the spb mobile shell directory, an error ocurred. can you helpme?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Ryjon90:
So I have been trying out Vito SMS Chat... and I think I like it. I have done the registry edits to make it the default sms program and open when i click the SMS widget through SPB... but I am curious how I can get to to work correctly with I hit Send SMS on a contact... it just loads the entry SMS Chat screen and not a new message to that specific contact... anyone have a fix? Thanks in Advance.
[Windows Mobile Themes] brodos123:
slow icons

hi I just love this shell.

But when I enter applications the icons are slow to show.

Is this a cach problem or setting?
[Windows Mobile Themes] oolivier06:
thank you but what is the password for the .zip ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] oolivier06:
thanks

thank you but what is the passworld for the .zip?
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
Rename it to .dat
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
Rename it to .cab.

Copy it to you phone (temp folder) and execute...
[Windows Mobile Themes] NY_HAMMER:
Tried that, doesn't work or I am doing something wrong.

In the link it's a zip file, so I just renamed it to .cab and run on the device?

Soft reset - nothing happened. Do I have to have your custom widgets first in order for this to work? I didn't.

My goal is just to add a battery indicator widget to pro screen. Nothing else.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
You don't need any custom widgets.

It works ok in emulator... I will take a look...
[Windows Mobile Themes] gravityz:
He thanks man

will try them out tomorrow
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Why did you put code in menubar.xml?

Normally, new widgets are added to the file Widgets.xml or to a custom widget file like CustomWidg.xml (the solution I use).

So, if you have no custom widget file, at step 4 edit Widgets.xml and insert the code between the <Plugins> and </Plugins> tags (please note the final S).

You should note there are already some similar <Plugin> ... </Plugin> blocks (without the final S, one for each widget you can actually add): simply insert the code after the last block and before the </Plugins> tag.

Don't forget to create the registry key using an editor like Resco or PHM.

You should now be able to see the new "Signal Level" widget in the widgets list and to add it to your Lifestyle Panel (remember it is inserted on the page 0 in a fixed position even if you are editing another page).

Hope this may help you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Johnny72:
Yes. I edited the widget.xml (I copy the example with menubar.xml from another post).

I don't understand whe it doesn't work... I really done every point you said...

I open the widget.xml in qa_layout directly from winrar... it's ok like that???

OK!!!! DONE!!! I was updating the widget.xml file with the wrong password!!!

Thks
[Windows Mobile Themes] maurodm:
install in the memory of the pda non the memory card.

thanks a lot marcribe. we are neigbors. im from venezuela. moito brigado

unfortunatly it is not compatible by now with change skin application
[Windows Mobile Themes] mike21pr:
does anyne know how to make spb shell themes change affect 6.5 themes?? the bars and the shell stay the same color when i want to change color and only the today background change.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mike21pr:
does this come with a lifestyle wallpaper?? if not, where can i find the one displayed?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahti000:
Bars

Is it possible to get these for VGA also
[Windows Mobile Themes] efjbdejong:
Bigger Icons

Is there a way to get bigger icons for the programs you add to the lifestyle screen??

I tried to enlarge them with psp and replace them with reshack.

That doesnt work. The icons stay small.

In MS3 bigger icons would look better to me.

Maybe that is a setting MS3?

Eric
[Windows Mobile Themes] donnaw:
Works great. I changed the location in the xml file to place it in the upper left corner by changing the location like this -

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="70" Height="15"/>

(as suggested by Siliconstar - thanks).

The font is small on my QVGA but that suits me just fine. I actually use page 2 of my Lifestyle as my main Lifestyle page so having it on the first page works very well too. I only need to look when I'm traveling
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Widgets Pro Plus for Mobile Shell 3.01 beta (for QVGA and WQVGA)

NOTE: BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CAB, USING A FILE EXPLORER, COPY YOUR QA_LAYOUTS.DAT FILE FROM PROGRAM FILES\ SPB MOBILE SHELL TO YOUR STORAGE CARD IN CASE YOU WANT TO UNINSTALL THE CAB, THEN YOU CAN COPY THE FILE BACK TO MOBILE SHELL AFTERWARDS AND GO BACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL LAYOUT.

Ok these widgets are available in 2 flavours:

MS301_Widgets_Pro_Plus

Contains all the widgets, just install to device memory then soft reset and they are ready to use.

MS301_Widgets_Pro_Plus_Extras

Contains all the widgets as in the MS301 Widgets Pro Plus cab.

It also includes a 3 button menu on the Lifestyle and Pro screens (the extra button is to the Agenda Screen as I thought that was most useful), PLUS 2 buttons on the Weather Screen (Lifestyle and Contacts), PLUS an extra contacts page (click on contacts and then swipe your finger on the screen to the left to bring up the extra screen) and this screen is fully customizable.

Now there are 2 small bugs with the extras cab, on the Lifestyle screen when you click menu and then edit layout the Agenda button doesnt disapear but this doesnt affect anything. Also you cant go from the second contacts screen to a different screen with a finger swipe, you have to press one of the menu buttons or press the ok key which takes you back to the Lifestyle screen.

Enjoy :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] tatootie:
Im sorry for this newbie question! THis is a huge thread, and I cannot figure out how exactly to edit this qa.layouts.dat file. I open it with notepad, and its all gibberish.

What program do I ned to use wher I can actually view and edit these??
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You need to rename the file from .dat to .zip and then unzip the contents of the file to a folder. It will ask you for a password which is "b0fm18zq".You will then have 61 .xml files which you can edit in notpad or any text editor. When you are finished you have to go through the exact same process in reverse.
[Windows Mobile Themes] joeyboots13:
as far as i know i did everything i was supposed to but why can't i use the clock widgets on the lifestyle page?
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
mskip

Thank you mate you've done a great job.

But there is a problem, after uninstalling the cab,the qa_layout disappear and ms3 doesn't start and this is the sort of problem every cab builder is going to be facing unless we find a way to incorporate the xml file into the already installed qa_layout,other than that you've done a good job,
[Windows Mobile Themes] reizuchizen:
is it possible to add more gesture like in SPBMS2??

hellow, i've using SPBMS2 n 3. For me The Very Customizeable of SPBMS3 is very Great!. Just 1 thing i dont like.. The gesture using in MobShell3 is less than MobShell2. In MobShell2 we can close menu (in Program,setting,etc) just a swipe of finger, just swipe from left to right. Or we can go to Today Screen just swipe it down to up.. i think if MobShell 3 can have more Gesture like that, it will be more Cool n Fun!! Any1 can Hack it?? Sory for my Bad English n Thx 4 Attention.^^
[Windows Mobile Themes] donnaw:
This is an ongoing problem and I applaud both of you working to solve it.

I ran into this early on because I am using all sorts of different hacks. I have been doing everything by hand - reg edits etc.

If you are adding an extra .xml then I have been putting that file into the qa_layouts myself and rezipping it. If you have edited an existing file then I have to dig around and find the one that was edited and make sure any other changes I have made to it are not over written. In my opinion the extra .xml works best when possible. My xml skills are rudimentary so at times it has been trial and error. But a good way to learn.

It might help if you include a readme.txt telling us exactly which files were changed so if we need to we can easily work on them.

Just my 2 cents worth - wonderful work from both of you. I'm learning a lot just looking at your work!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahti000:
Actually I think the font is easist to change I think it came just after the coordinates Put a bigger number and thats all. Havent myself tried with different fonts I think default is tahoma Will other fonts work dont know
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grant Barker:
Anyone got a large centered pro digital clock working for the 3.01 beta WVGA yet?

(whilst keeping the SPB Today screen shortcut function that comes with the beta)
[Windows Mobile Themes] johneisenheim:
Hi! I'm trying your application, but seems the .exe doesn't run! Any suggestions?:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Made a note on the post to backup the qa_layouts.dat file before installing the cab, that should give a temporary fix to the problem.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahti000:
battery bar for vga how to make

Can anyone say how I can make them work in vga
[Windows Mobile Themes] mordecai83:
I have several questions about spb mobile shell 3

1. I like to use htc audio manager. I have a link to it in shortcuts. Is there any way i can add it to Multimedia in the spb menu?

2. In the launcher under favourites a large portion of space is used by recently used programs. I dont care much for this. would rather like to add more favourites. Is this in any way possible?

3. When pushing contacts it opens favourite contacts. I dont use this and would like to at least have it open directly into phonebook. Better even if it were possible to delete the favourite contacts tab.

Any help would be appreciated
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
On the new Widgets Pro Plus cab I made last night the height and width for the skins on the pro widgets (sms, email, missed calls, voicemail) are now 40x40 so the footprint is alot smaller and they can be placed right next to each other if desired.
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
[WP-Activate] MSH3 to WP Interface

Introducing WP-Activate

Mobile Shell 3.0 to WeatherPanel Interface

What it does

Activate WeatherPanel detail layouts from within:

Spb Mobile Shell

Ultimate Launch

etc. (any app that supports application links)

How it works

WP-Activate is a tiny, native application that,

when launched, examines your WeatherPanel configuration and "clicks" your current layout

- causing the weather details to pop-up:

Requirements

WeatherPanel must be installed and running in your Today screen (or Second Today).

WP-Activate must be installed.

Create an Application gadget in Mobile Shell (or the launcher of your choice)

and point it to wpA.lnk - in Windows\Start Menu\Programs

If something goes wrong, consider this the beta version

THANKs & CREDET TO storyr

ref >> http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=67379

*****************************************************

[MSH3 Widget] WP (with current conditions)

Introducing WP-Activate (v 2.0)

a new, self-updating WeatherPanel widget for Mobile Shell 3.0.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3771180&postcount=1268

*****************************************************

ENJOy

.
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[Windows Mobile Themes] marcribe:
Here is it:
[Windows Mobile Themes] xILukasIx:
Is there a way to link the Media Player widget to Touch Player?

Or does anyone have a widget linked to Touch Player already?
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3744574&postcount=936

This is excellant Battery Widget

my request >> is it possibal to make it

animated

during charging ?

*
[Windows Mobile Themes] AGOS:
a question,please....can i change the digital clock pro colors??? thank you!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] treecitybusa:
Does the WisBar 3 work with MS3? and if so how do you install the skin?? Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] skymario:
Thx so much!! :)

i like WeatherPanel cause got my home town data :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] lsherif:
abumhmmd1,

Just wondering if i am doing something wrong, does the WP icon on the WM3 gets into the programm , as i only get "loading weather panel " & that`s it., while it works fine with me on the today screen.

Any explanation or guidlines on how to activate this with MS3.

THANKS