yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Looks like I missed some earlier posts...

That's an interesting thought... I believe TouchFlo adds categories to contacts in it's favorite list. I'll put it on the list of future features.

Haha, yeah, there have been a few requests for that one. I'll add it as an option on the user interface. For the time being you can change it in the registry yourself.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\CHome\ATFavePeople\CondensedPage:PluginLabel

You'll need to either soft reset or disable and then re-enable "Windows Default" from your today screen settings to see the changes.

Sounds like it could be an issue with a locked registry? I'm not sure what locking and unlocking does, but I unlocked mine with CERegEditor during development, maybe that's why I'm not seeing it happen? We'll need to do some testing.

What version did you install? If it's the latest then it just sounds like the homescreen just isn't refreshing. Try to either soft reset or disable and then re-enable "Windows Default" from your today screen settings.

I've had a couple requests for SMS and a few to make the panel initiate a call and the softkey to view the contact card. To accommodate everyone's needs I'll be adding a Behaviors setting that let's you choose how you want the plug-in to behave depending on what you tap. I'll try to add SMS as an option but I'm not sure if I have access to the api.

Hmmm.. that's an interesting one. From that screenshot it looks like the ROM you are using doesn't have all the 3.5 assemblies installed. Try either re-installing .NetCF 3.5 or install .NetCF 2.0 (it won't hurt to have both installed).

I received that error once myself during development. It was because my phone was connected through CERegEditor and blocking the registry from being edited. Maybe you have something similar happening?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vranicki@sezampro.yu:
:eek::D

First of all a Big Thank You...

Yours Plug-in Work flawleslly on my Blackstone with Davideuck rom 6.5 V7 lite version...

One question:

how can I change default contacts on my Chome with Yota contacts...

I have tried different reg edit but nothing worked :(

Anyone ?

There it is...Thank you ibrythill !

http://http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=501506&page=17
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vranicki@sezampro.yu:
:D...Worked for me...Thanks again !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Rataplan:
This is real nice to have thks :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Bluediss:
This was one of the panels that was really missing from the new homescreen, can't "live" without it anymore. Thanks!

I would be nice to be able to add an email contact. Or let users not only choose "phone numbers", but also "sms number" and "email addresses" to add to the panel.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kurniawan77:
AppStar, Thank u for this great Plugin for Titaium. Works really geat. U ROCK!!

Can u do the same trick as this but then like "Fave Programs". That would be like totally outrageous dude!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] SimpTheChimp:
Works great here, just what I was looking for! Thanks! :)

Now if I could just find a 'Programs' plug-in????
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] herpez:
I have exactly this problem

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3655926&postcount=69

Strange that happened with the same rom Team CV93+Oggi WM 6.5 OS 21202 ROM

Any clue rather than install the 2.0?

EDIT - i installed .Net Compact Framework 2.0 SP2 and it didn't worked
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Well with two people having trouble with the same exact custom rom, I don't think it's a coincidence. Seems like it's missing some assemblies still. Is there any way you can re-install .NetCF 3.5?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Go to HKLM\Security\CHome\DefaultSettings and delete the ExtensibilityXML value in there.

I have said this multiple times. The registry values in DefaultSettings will overwrite any value in the Software\Miscrosoft\CHome directory on soft reset or disable/re-enable of Titanium. If you change a registry setting and it reverts, check in DefaultSettings. It is a security back-up hence why it's in the Security directory...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] herpez:
I tried to reinstall but said me that there was already the same version installed.

The version 2.0 didnt work

Thanks for this wonderful work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mkent_barbados:
Running Miri 6.5 8.1 Premium 1.54 and this didn't work for me, just didn't show up at all. Weather also didn't work but then the author put out an update and it works now.

I also second the vote for a favourite programs tab!!!

Titanizer also caused some problems so removed that and so I jsut edit the registry instead to reoder the tabs...

This looks great, not sure why it doesn't work...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amsatnetg:
Great Job!!

Hello,

It is working perfect for this old wizard. So when can we see a programs cab? That is the only thing I think is missing for myself.

Thank you,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] icoffee:
Dear AppStar，your program works great. Thanks for sharing. Your metal gray theme looks great! Could u share it with me?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nhatminh87:
idon't think that programs panel is necessary while you can enter start button and you will have a beautifull menu. i think that maybe stock panel or RSS panel is more necessary:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
I've uploaded a new version to the first post! Details there...

Also added were a couple links to my wallpapers for your customizing enjoyment. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TheAccuser:
I demand that everyone boycotts this application.

Reason? Defamation of character.

Proof? See screen grab below.

All joking aside...great application from a great developer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jadel:
Can you please add the contact details for TheAccuser in the next release so we can all personally scorn them for their lack of ability in bat and ball? On a side note, what is with Europeans and that bat and ball game. Every time I went to the beach in Greece or Turkey there was always people playing bat and ball. NEver seen that in Oz.

On a side note, topless bat and ball was awesome.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sphinxy:
Haha, thats awesome.

Thanks very much for this awesome App. It really is making WM6.5 worth using!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oldsap:
wow i was just about to ask for this option:

- Added Actions tab to set global tap actions across all contacts. Set Tap contact panel and Tap soft key 2 to: View contact info, Call phone number, or Send SMS

Thank you for your work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oldsap:
additional request:

is it possible to have more than 1 favorites panel? ex. 1st panel for family, 2nd panel for friends, 3rd panel for business, etc.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Howell:
Strange problem with 0.95 version :

The 1st fave person has "Select Favorite People" which stays :

Can I ask again if localization (in French for exemple) is possible ?

EDIT : I found the bug ! A "SettingsText" key remains in Page 1 in the registry. This value should be deleted when we add 1st fave person ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Thanks for the heads up! It's the first time I've seen anything like that. I actually delete the entire key (including all values) before I create the new contacts keys. I wonder what could have happened that it wasn't deleted. Perhaps I'll try a different method of deleteing keys.

Update: I'll look into localization support for a future version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
How can it be defamation of character if it's true? lol ;-)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ldostang:
Appstar,

thanks for the update. but can i suggest a step further. can you add the option to dial a different number to the right soft key?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
I'll think about it... but for the amount of work involved to make that happen, it's far easier just to tap and view the person's contact card or add that person's second phone number as another panel.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] twolf:
Great update, thanks. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Howell:
You're welcome ;) In fact I proud to contribute to your great software :D

If you need French translation, juste drop me a list of terms in English and I'll translate them ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TheAccuser:
LOL...just wait unitl we have video proof of our matches.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Latentk:
To the OP, this looks awesome and I am DLing it now. I have 2 suggestions you could perhaps (were you to have time) integrate into future versions.

Firstly, is there a way to link this with your call log, so the program could automatically generate a frequent caller list and setup your fave list based on that? It sounds simple, but all things programming typically are not. Let me know.

Secondly, and this is my personal recommendation and wish for this app, could you add something similar to T-Mobiles MyFaves, in that we have the option to have 4 or 5 contacts listed on a single pane, so we may select from one of 5 commonly called/fave folks? You could make it another tab you could slide to within the program tab itself. Really just have a multiple fave caller tab instead of having to slide to each individual caller, just an idea!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ogo2:
Version 0.95 rocks! :cool: Works perfect on my Asus P320 with WM6.5 build 21501.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ljinsane:
great work...you need a donate tab...so i can donate :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] aih1977:
auto add fav.

i have my contacts already set up for my fav. can you just let if find from your contacts list of fav.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] VoXHTC:
love this feature, but it keeps disappearing when I install Showaco Operav.2.cab it causes it disappear, won't show up for nothing, it's listed correctly in the default and extensibility xml in the reg, no clue, having a problem with titanium weather as well, icons shrink and offset,

seems Showaco Operav.2.cab , Titanium Weather 3.1 and this fave plugin don't play well for some reason.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Seriousely, do people NOT search and read as per the Forum Rules. I have said this multiple times in multiple threads.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
I think the best solution would be to move my CPR injection code into a stand alone program. That way other plug-in developers can inject their CHome markup just by calling the program with a command line argument. I've been contemplating this some time now anyhow to allow for customizing of plug-ins again since the config files would be external text files containing layouts for all the different resolutions.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] VoXHTC:
yeah i tried searching, "Atcontacts wont' show up" etc, different variations etc.. mind pointing me to a post that will explain this to me?

Not trying to insult your intelligence, if anything it's mine since I just can't seem to figure out the correct search string :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Very good idea, could it be possible to do the registry change through the text as well. That way each plugin will simply just add itself to the existing ExtensibilityXML registry as well. That's the other draw back the existing cab's have. They are overwrite it removing any plugins and order editing that was already done.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Install Showaco's Opera, copy out cpr's to pc, install weather, copy out cpr's, add layouts from opera cpr's to weather cprs, copying those back into your cell, install ATFavePeople, Edit ExtensibilityXML registry either manually or with chome editor to enable Opera again. They should than all work. You are using VGA device correct?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Yup, it would do exactly what mine does now. The developer will be able to specify the Plug-in name, it's default position, and layouts for all the resolutions they choose to support via a config file. The config files will be called PNL files (short for panel) and will use a specific format which I'll post when I'm done. The program would handle injecting the plug-in into the CHome\Plugins registry value, the proper position in the ExtensibilityXML registry value, and finally update the CPRs. It will delete any old values in security/chome/defaultsettings too. It will also be uninstall friendly, completely reversing the updates if the user no longer wants the plug-in.

The developer would still be responsible for creating the plug-in key and another other pages subkeys in CHome as usual.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Sounds great, really like what you're talking about. Then we can stop hearing about the disappearing plugin/panel bug which isn't really a bug in the first place lol.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] VoXHTC:
Thanks man, I've got all 3 working now. I appreciate the help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
No problem, just remember, you'll have to do the same thing again if you add any new plugins that don't use what AppStar and myself were just talking about. Those using that probably won't show up for a while as he'll have to make the app and get everyone on the same page.

Sadly CHome isn't made for this type of work and require some ingenious work like what Appstar brought up. It's really just meant for OEM's like HTC/T-Mobile/AT&T/ETC to make their plugins and have everything set up with no major editing by the end user, which technically includes us here at XDA.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
@ Appstar:

I just had an idea, would it be possible for the program you were talking about to ask the user where they want to plugin to go in the list. Just a thought I had, because I believe I mentioned before how some people may not have certain plugins enabled/disabled and having look for a static plugin to place it before or after could cause problems if the user has the plugin in question disabled.

Also, could it read the Font and Font Color from the existing CPR's. This way if said user is also using custom fonts it'll automatically make the new plugin match the rest.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] slopokdave:
Thank you to the developer for listening to our requests and making changes/updates. Much appreciated!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Two great ideas... however both are easier said than done. As for the first one, I'm no longer looking for the CPhone plug-in location. I'm just going to try and insert the plug-in into the developer specified position number. If that position doesn't exist because there are aren't that many plug-ins, it will just be placed into the last spot. There are enough Chome/Titanum customizers out there that the user can change the order if they want to.

And for the second idea, it will take quite a bit of code to extract the correct font. Say for instance the user has different fonts for different plug-ins for whatever reason, then what? The good news is that the config files (which I've decided to rename from PNL to PLG, plug-in to be more consistent) are raw text. So the user or even theme builder can customize the PLG file before install to match their current theme/layout. Power to the people! lol
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
Oh, that's even better than. I was figuring it's be in the cab so they wouldn't have access to it unless they had a cab manager.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BoboPro:
Thanks and a Question

Appstar, thanks for an awesome plugin.

Quick dev question. Does Titanium allow you to have multiple touch points on the one panel? I'm curious to know if you could say have pictures of 4 or 5 contacts per slide, allowing you to call them/open their contact info by touching their pic. It would speed up getting to your favourites.

Anyhoo, Thanks again. Awesome Work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
I've been trying to figure that out myself. so far no luck. Been wanting to add buttons to the media player plugins for play/puase/stop/next/previous/volume.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] omarjunior:
how to set avatar size?

in WM 7 Titanium Project , the avatar so small :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] YADeM:
Great tool!!! :)

I have a question:

Can you do this tool - multilanguage?

I can help you translate it into Russian and Ukrainian language...

if you interested please write me

yadem(at)list.ru

or

pavel.helmer(at)gmail.com
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deepthroat:
Fave people didnt show-up

I'm confused ..cab installation was done, and I have added people to show, but Fave People panel didnot show up? something that I missed?? I have 15 panels listed on CHome Editor, including the weather, audio manager, settings and modified getting started to program panel - is there any limitation?

EDIT; forget it, got it working now (broken cpr). Thanks for this nice plugin !!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barclays:
I get an error message with the ...exe file while installation

Anybody have the same problem?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deepthroat:
yes but exe running fine after that ..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alexey35:
Why so it turns out:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deepthroat:
looks like you're using different sliding glass panel size (bronzeres.dll) - look at the first post, the designer based his design on regular size.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barclays:
no use

i didn't get any panel after installing and restarting the phone...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drkfngthdragnlrd:
@ Appstar,

Is it possible to hex edit the exe to add a new registry value to each page? I just made layout for my NeoTitanium so your plugin will work with it. I noticed everytime you add/remove/rearrange the contacts, it deletes the old page registry to rewrite it. This ends up removing my slider bar icons registry, "IconFixed = \Windows\Neo_Favorite.png".
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xda2_haseeb:
Can i get a QVGA OEM of this or atleast tell me wht does SETUP.DLL of its CAB does :o?? Plz i want to add it to my ROM :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barclays:
I've just realize that this cannot run with Titanium weather installed
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xda2_haseeb:
Well runs on my Wizard f9 with TITANIUM WEATHER INSTALLED :D but not the OEM only CAB because my OEM lacks something :confused: wonder wht??

UPDATE: Still need to knw whts in the setup.dll or i want a working OEM :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] randomelements:
Loving 0.95 AppStar, I've included it in my Niki ROM if that's ok.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] randomelements:
You don't need an OEM. Include the cab in your rom then launch it from config_operator.txt during setup.

Works for me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xda2_haseeb:
I know it can be done like that but my users prefer OEMs instead of the APP being installed at first start-up :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] showaco:
Hey AppStar,

How's this injection app coming? I'd like to update TitaniumWeather using it instead of overwriting cpr since it causes problems with other plugins. I can make an option to import it with chome editor, but would like to be able to make it standalone instead.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gigi06:
Very very thanks for this apply !

it lacks just the translation into french....;)

gigi06
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BoatS:
This is my favorite plugin for 6.5. Thanks a lot.

Any chance for someone to make a Tasks summary panel kind of like the original that's there for WM? It would be great to have the default pane show the number of active, currently due and past due Tasks. Flicking through the pages would show tasks in the order based on the 'sort by' selection in the tasks options menu - in my case, date due.

I saw a similar request form Mlin in some other forum. I'd do it if I know how. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
I posted a new version of the plug-in to the first post. Hope you guys enjoy it!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
It might be possible, but I've never done anything like that myself. I suggest you use what's already at your disposal. Move the "Icon" cpr image tag to where you like and replace \Program Files\ATContacts\Favorite.png with the image file you want.

Not sure what you mean by OEM, lol... the posted cabs are the only releases I have. :-P The setup.dll is primarily used for injecting the the plug-in name into the registry and the markup into the cprs. If you are building a ROM you don't need to worry about any of that. After your initial install, just copy the files from \\Program Files\ATContacts and everything in your HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\CHome registry key to your ROM and you should be fine.

Not only is it ok.. it's awesome you did that! :-)

The plug-in installer is done and the latest version (v0.98) of Fave People is using it. I'll have a post up shorty with developer instructions.

UPDATE: Thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=509492

That would be a cool plug-in. Only problem with something like that is there would have to be a background application running to detect any changes in the tasks and update the panels. It's not impossible, but it's not very resource friendly either.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fortigeek:
Thank you AppStar been waiting for this for some time.

You're a Star AppStar :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kshyhoo:
I've installed the update 0.98. I got a problem in the alternate view because of my fotos which are quadratic/square (not like this cool guy in your screenshot). So I can see a part of the dummy and of the yellow star under each person foto. That's not cool :)

Please check this problem.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] DomSim:
+1

same here
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BoatS:
OK ... thanks anyway. Just thought I'd ask. In any case, I love the fav people plugin.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
I've attached a ZIP file to the post to fix this. Extract the PLG file from the ZIP to the "\\Program Files\ATContacts" folder on your device. Then just go to Select Favorite People and you'll be able to pick it on the Layouts tab.

I had to ZIP the file because xda doesn't support uploading of PLGs.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
In reagards to my previous post...Custom Theme and ROM builders can use this technique to create their own layouts. Just place a uniquely named PLG file in the \\Program Files\ATContacts folder and select it on the Layouts tab. More info on my PLG file format: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=509492
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TheAccuser:
I just wanted to say that the accuser layout is amazing. ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sampcyn718:
Hotness

I'm officially declaring this as the hottest app/plug-in for WM6.5 out right now....enough said.

Thanks for this
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kshyhoo:
@Appstar

thx for the fix! It works fine now. Great tool!!!

Maybe you can add this file in the next .cab?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
Great idea!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jneilliii:
Does it just launch the facebook app, or does it actually display update information?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JukEboXAuDiO:
Appstar,

Love the program. Can you check you PMs for me? Thanks. Keep up the good work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MrDSL:
When I use the larger pic selection its the same size as the other one just on the right hand side..How can I manually enlarge the pic?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AppStar:
You can create your own layout by creaing a custom PLG file. Just place a uniquely named PLG file in the \\Program Files\ATContacts folder and you'll be able to select it on the Layouts tab. More info on my PLG file format: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=509492
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ptfdmedic:
Any chance of getting this oem'd? Great work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dogans:
Thanks! Was just about to ask for this :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gert_beekman:
I like this plugin!

Can you please make it as an OEM-package? I tried it with package creator, but it doesn't work...

Or can you explain how to do it myself?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] haree:
Thanks a million

hi

thanks a million this is just what i needed most obliged :D:D