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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
Sorry for the long delay!

Sorry everyone for the long delay ... As fade007 mentioned, I have been in the middle of a very hectic move (no internet, pc in boxes) and a large rush of work that has just now started to calm down a bit.

I will be answering the last few posts this morning and I will hopefully be posting some beta versions of 0.17 next week.

As always, thank you all for your interest and support!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
I keep an eye on both threads. :)

I have v0.16 RC3 installed now and I can see the images that are in sub folders. The only problem I have come up with is under File\options\Choose Image Editor it does not pick up sub folders. ( I use XNview Pocket sometimes)

I still am having problems with backgrounds. Sizing them is difficult because of the top and bottom bar. Someone posted a template that I have tried to use in PAINT but still no luck. I open the template then paste my image in and size it to the template center area and it is still not right. Apparently photo imaging is not my thing LOL
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
Add MSkip's "Favorite Contacts #2" to the Panels tab

This panel is not included by default since that would cause problems for users that have not installed Mskip's package ... I will be adding a feature in 0.17 to scan through all the panels and allow the user to choose custom panels to include ... In the meantime, you can include the custom panel with the following small hack.

-1. Download the attached file and extract it.

-2. Copy it's contents to your "MS3Config" install folder... Over-write the existing file of ther same name.

-3. Start MS3 Config and navigate to the "Advanced" tab in the options screen.

-4. Tap "Restore stock panel states" and then close MS3 Config.

When you run MS3 Config again, "Favorite Contacts #2" should now be included in the Panels tab... Please let me know if this works correctly for you.

Thank you for your support!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
I don't know if I would go that far :D but thank you.

Thank you for spreading the word :) And the encouragement definately does help ... Hopefully interest will pick up a bit with the next set of features.

The resizing options basically behave the same way that you would expect in a common image editor..

Stretched: Ignore the aspect ratio of the original image and "stretch" it across the new image.

Constrained: Retain the aspect ratio of the original image, placing it inside the boundries of the new image (canvas fill color can be set in options).

Cropped: Retain the aspect ratio of the original image, covering the entire new image but cropping to fit within the new image's boundries.

The standard file picker dialog in WM is a bit annoying, I will be replacing it soon with something like my thumbnail view file picker from the images tab.

You can change the setting manually by opening the file "MS3C.xml" in your install folder and typing the full path to your image editing program between the "<ExternalImageEditor>" and the "</ExternalImageEditor>" tags.

Ex: <ExternalImageEditor>\Program Files\Conduits\Pocket Artist\PocketArtist.exe</ExternalImageEditor>

There currently are no options that take the size of the menubar or start menu into account, but I will look into adding something in the future that will hopefully make things easier for you.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mattster_spv:
Hi volpeDeus.

This is a great tool, a total must for anyone who enjoys customising the appearance of

spb mobile shell 3.01. Many, many thanks.

Mattster
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fast rock:
Hello,

The program is great, v15 doesn't work well with WVGA, but v16 Beta 2.9 does :)

Thanks :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fast rock:
Hi,

I'm trying v16 RC3 now but it gives me an error when pressing any Tab:

MS3Config.exe

NullReferenceExeption

while v16 Beta 2.9 and v15 Test 5 was working OK

What do you think is the problem ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
I am glad you are enjoying it, stay tuned for more interesting features in v0.17.

Can you post your log file (MS3C_Log.txt) so that I might be able to find an answer for you.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
Voldeus you are the man!

I have come up with a way to make the images work. There may be an easier way if so someone let me know.

Using Microsoft Paint I made a blank frame 480x640. I saved this as a template. I take my image and open it and scale it to 480x501 then save it. I open the template and use Edit\Paste From to insert my image. The image that you paste into the template needs to be 480x501 (For those of you who do not know you can look under Image\Attributes in paint to see the scale). Put the image all the way to the top of the template. This will then take into account the bars in MS3.

I hope this helps. It was a lot of trial and error but I have not done this before. If there is an easier way please let me know.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
Voldeus have you seen this work? http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25304&highlight=ms3 Will this program intervere with yours? I like what I see on his panels but am not ready to crash yet :)

I took a chance and installed the above. So far everything works and I really like the additions. The only thing I don't like and will have to figure out how to change is the third button on the bottom that was added. It takes you to the Today screen and I had one before this that went to the SPB Menu which I would prefer. Other than that so far so good!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wjkmlux:
Success for Favorites #2

Well done, volDeus!

Favorites panel #2 was successfully modified with the hack you provided!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
Stay tuned, the next set of features I have planned to implement will allow you to change what those buttons link to and what they look like...

I am glad it is working for you :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ers2258:
Good at first then not.

I first installed "MS3_Config_v0_15_Test5_VGA.CAB" and from what little I was able to see and do, it all seemed well. Was trying to figure out how to use / set my own images as backgrounds and in the process of searching here for that answer, I located "MS3_Config_v0_16_RC3.CAB" and installed that right over the previous version which was uninstalled before doing the installation of RC3. Did a Soft Reset as I usually do and then started to get Error Notifications when I opened up RC3. Here are some Screenshots (Sequetially of the Error Notice and the report)

217461 217462 217463 217464

Is there something I'm missing here? :confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
I can glean more information from your log file ... The log file is in the installation folder of MS3 Config and it is named "MS3C_Log.txt".

If you can post it I will try to help resolve your problem ... Also, look for me on MSN messenger as volDeus@live.com.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ers2258:
Here is the Log.txt file.

OK. volDeus Here is the "MS3C_Log.txt" file you asked me for.

I have since uninstalled and reinstalled with totally identical Error Results.

I have done a final uninstall of "MS3 Config" now.

Hope this file will aid you in resolving any issues.

I'll keep an eye on "MS3 Config" and watch for the version that evolves into something more truly trouble free for all.

By the way, I have been rather negligent in mentioning that I have an HTC Touch Pro (Sprint) and the Stock ROM.

This is the same unit that I have had the issues with.

Good Luck with it all. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
I tried changing the 3rd button myself but it does not seem to like what I did. I have not figured out how to change the icon I was just trying to change the path to open SpbMenu. MS3 would freeze up on me when I would repack Qa_layouts.dat.

This is the only change I made...

<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.MenuBar" Name="Btn2" ID="6">

<String Name="Backgrd" Value="MenuBackgrd"/>

<Int Name="GlobalIcon" Value="197"/>

<String Name="Text" Value="SpbMenu"/>

<String Name="Open" Value=":SPBMENU"/>

<Int Name="LeftBtn" Value="1"/>

</Plugin>
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] aladin6:
i exactly have the same problem!

What can i do to resolve this error message?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sarah_Shine:
Error MS3Config.exe

Hello people. Im using an Omnia i900 winmo6.1 with install spb ms3.

I just searched the forums to find a way on how to change the primary image background not the lifestyle for the mobile shell 3. And i came out to this tool MS3_Config_v0_16_RC3.CAB and installed it on my device. But unfortunately, after installing i got an error when trying to open up the program.

Error

An unexpected error has occured in MS3Config.exe

Select Quit and then Restart this program, or select Details for more info.

This Application requires a newer version of Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device

When you click details:

Error MS3Config.exe

TypeLoadException

This application requires a newer version.

tried soft reset and still nothing happens.

can someone please point me on the right direction here..

thank you. i know its a great tool to tweak and change any for the ms3. i just wish i can too.. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
It looks like you need to update the Microsoft .NET compact Framework file. Once that is updated then you might be ok. Here is a link to download it http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...49-3C6B-42F1-9FD9-0041345B3385&displaylang=en

Here is an Omnia link http://www.omniadevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=50
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
What is the best/most user friendly program to change Icons(WM6.5)?

Voldeus this program works great for me! Any help with changing the 3rd button though? It's not a big deal just more "stuff" to mess around with LOL. Plus I learn a little more about programs.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] laurie9300:
Try mskip's widget pack

mskip's ultimate widget pack is the easiest way to change your third button and is by far the best for customising MS3. I use it and MS3Config to totally change the look & usability of my phone !!!

mskip's widget pack can be found here :- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=335#3346

This whole thread is just the best for MS3 customising. It's nearly 400 pages long but most of it is summarised on the first page. I recommend reading it all if you are really interested, I have and I can guarantee you will learn so much from it.

Go here :- http://xdaforums.com/show...postcount=3699

And here:- http://xdaforums.com/show...postcount=3702 to see what I have achieved using the utilities & skills found on the thread.....enjoy
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
The last two links do not work. I really like jgjackson's work here http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=131784

Only problem is not all these apps or add ons work well together.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
I am having a problem using v16RC v15 works like a charm but 16 keeps giving me this error message when I run it:

Please tell me someone understands that error? I have .net 3.5 it came pre-installed with the Gen.Y ROM I am using for my Touch Diamond. I have SPB Shell 3 and mskip's fantastic pack.

Any help would be appreciated :).

/its a pain having to type that all out does anyone know how I can do a copy n paste of that error? Every time I drag and select and try to bring a drop menu for copy it deselects everything...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zaharakis:
try to use the copy-past utility of fingerkeyboard2 !!

it's absolutely the best solution in these situations!

it's a life saver for me,every single day i using it in my hd
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
Sad part is I dont like Finger Keyboard, I prefer EZTouchInput :( Lol making life difficult I am:rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zaharakis:
so keep on typing manual...i'd tried to help.....

cheers!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
lol Shall do, thanks for the assist though :).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dirty bristow:
Ms3 config 0.16 RC3

Finally a version that seems to work fine for my Xda Ignito / Touch Diamond.

ONLY

problem is tho I can't get a wallpaper to apply to my panel carousel with 3D accelerator enabled regardless of what panel I check in the panels tab... i.e. Panel Carousel / Panel Carousel (Accelerated)

If I turn 3D acceleration off it works fine but the carousel dont look as groovy.... If I turn it on then all I get is a black screen behind my twirling panels..... Anyone have any ideas?

Xda Ignito

Wm 6.1

Spbshell 3.0.1

Ms.NET CF 3.5

Diamond Ati D3D driver
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] heybhouse:
other pics?

i must be missing something or it's not working right on my touch hd but i can only select the pics it comes with (not my style). when i try to use a different pic from "images" and then browsing it can't find any pictures that are compatible (i tried severl kinds including bmp and jpg). any suggestions? thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
Sounds like you need v.16 or move your pics to the folder that version is looking in. Post 179 has v.16
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] heybhouse:
thanks! did the upgrade but still can't change the background. do you know which folder it's supposed to be in or what kind of pic file it has to be? thanks!

edit: i think i got it. thanks though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
Go to Images, tap& hold screen,in pop up select add, then browse for your pics. I use jpeg.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
Um can anyone help me with this? I am getting this error using v16RC, I get no errors when using V15 but I would love to have my own pictures...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
Did you try uninstalling it then soft reset then reinstall? Redownload file to make sure nothing got messed up before. Hope my advice helps. If this doesn't work then I would PM OP.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
My steps to get it working are as follows:

1. Re-download the cab matched the previous one bit for bit nevertheless copied it to my phone.

2. Uninstalled MSKIPS Mobile Shell package with custom backgrounds.

3. Uninstalled SPB Mobile Shell.

4. Rebooted phone.

5. Installed SPB MS3.

6. Installed MSKIP package.

7. Rebooted phone.

8. Installed MS3 Config 16RC and let it default everything.

9. Tried to access panels and it crashed with the already mentioned error.

So I then redid skips 1-5

6. Installed MSKIPS package without custom backgrounds.

Repeat Steps 7-9.

So 3rd attempt.

Repeat Steps 1-5

6. Installed MS3 Config v16RC as in step 8.

7. Launched it and tried to access panels and it died with the same error :(. And that is on a default MS3 install...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] b4u2:
What device do you have? Will v.15 still work for you? Did you follow the instructions in post 1 on uninstalling prior version? Not sure of it would apply to upgrading to v.16 but that is what I did just to be sure it would work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Anakha56:
Sorted!

I decided to go for broke :p. I uninstalled everything and deleted folders for SPB and MS3 then did a step by step install and reboot. Now everything is working.

Thanks for your assist! :).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mrdk910:
I'm trying to run MS3 Config v. 16 on my treo pro but I keep getting the same error message that I got using v. 15 what should I do to make it work for my treo pro

i'm a noob so please help!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] volDeus:
MS3 Config v0.16 FINAL

DOWNLOAD v0.16 FINAL NOW!

9/6/9 - Changes and bug-fixes since v0.15 - Test5:

--1. Added the ability to add and remove images or backgrounds, and choose which background is applied to which panel.

--2. Added image rotation, re-sizing, and re-naming.

--3. Added thumbnails in the panels and backgrounds tabs.

--4. Added selectable viewing options "Large icons", and "Small icons" in all tabs with thumbnails.

--5. Added "check all", "un-check all", and "assign to checked" options in the panels tab for easier and faster background changing.

--6. WVGA and WQVGA scrolling problem fixed.

--7. Added the "Carousel" tab for manipulating your panel carousel or tiled panel view. Allows adding, removing, re-naming, and re-ordering the items in your panel views.

--8. Added new file picking dialog for adding images and choosing an external image editor. Includes a more intuitive split tree and file view with icons and image thumbnails. Also adds the ability to change the view type and delete or re-name files.

--9. Added more panels to the "Panels" tab.

--10. Added more utilities to the options dialog.

--11. Alot more small changes and bug-fixes I can't remember.

For anyone that had questions or problems recently, I will try to address everything in the next few days if not this evening..

Keep your eyes out for 0.17 Beta 1!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mrdk910:
obviously I'm doing something wrong, how do I select/add backgrounds so that I can change the panels? everytime I select add background it just makes a copy of the only background in ms3 config.

And if I have to add new backgrounds how do I do it & where can I get them?

I hate to be a pest but I really like this app and I want to be the envy of my friends!

thanks in advance
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] r0sh:
this program plus a few new themes are going to be the only reason i am going to give MS3 a chance again.... thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Arju:
[SOLVED!][need some help please!]

Okey i've done a little searching but probably not enough i guess so don't bash me for that.. you guys know when you go into Carousel mode where you can switch between the panels and so forth.. how do we edit the background on there?.. i'm not talking about the panels but the background behind the Carousel.. i hope someone could ansewer me as that's the last thing i need to do to make my spb mobile shell perfect for myself.. please don't let this question swipe away :(

[edit] problem solved.. i just turned off the 3d accelerator on spb mobile shell and just to add, spb Carousel and so forth is much more smoother and faster.. strange but awesome..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BukShy:
MS3Config.exe NullReferenceException at MS3Config.SkinEditor.InitializeIndex () at MS3Config.SkinEditor.set_Expanded(Boolean value) at MS3Config.SkinImagelListView.Populate() at MS3Config.MainForm.uiTabs_selectedIndexChanged(Obj ect sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.TabControl.OnSelectedIndexCha nged(EventArgs e) atSystem.Windows.Forms.TabControl.WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 IParam) at System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 IParam) at Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain) at System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm) at MS3Config.Program.Main(String[] arguments)

this comes for me too,

any idea's ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fast rock:
Hello :)

When I press on any tab in the final version (16), I get this error:

MS3Config.exe

NullReferenceException

at MS3Config.SkinImageListView.get_MediumThumbs()

at MS3Config.DialogPanelListView.Populate()

at MS3Config.MainForm.uiTabs_SelectedIndexChanged(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.TabControl.OnSelectedIndexChanged(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.TabControl.WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain)

at System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)

at MS3Config.Program.Main(String[] arguments)

and by the way, the beta version (16.2.9) was working perfect.

can you help me :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] LinkinParkmetre:
Same error here...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] stylez:
Same here this looks like the control i always wanted :D Thanks :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] the_borges:
Hi, I've been reading all posts, but I couldn't find something that helps me.

My problem are similar than some guys here.

Here are my problem

PS.: Sory my poor english, I'm brazilian, I hope you can understand and help me.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] LinkinParkmetre:
Any workaround?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] panda1234:
I really please to you for such programming !!

Great JOB!!:):p

Do you intend to make a random background changer in the next version?

You know there are a lots of beautiful pictures. It's hard for me to choose the best one...:(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alecoddlyiv:
I have just found and installed and removed everything and deleted created folders then reinstalled spb mobileshell only and retried with same errors.

i have also updateded .net to .37 version and repeated the above again with the unexpected error. can anyone help please
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] panda1234:
Try to do the following steps

1. uninstall ms3config

2. delete a file named "MS3Config.dat" on program files\spb mobile shell\

3. re-install ms3config again

Hope it can help you :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alecoddlyiv:
thanks for suggestion but as part of the reinstall i deleted all folders created so that apart from any lingering registry entries it was clean.

perhaps someone with a working config can please provide the source link to their dot net and mortscript as these are the only two external factors that may effect it working.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Nomad7672:
I have the same problem also....any solutions.

I use a verizon samsung omnia i910.....im running Adrynalyne's 4.0 Rom (Winmo 6.5). Im also using Imarche's Skins....could this be the problem?

The app looks Great.....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] money_711:
Fatal Error: SPB Mobile shell 3: Not Found

Hi can someone tell me how to get this installed on the HTC Touch Pro i am running Black Dragon Titanium ROM 6.5 and after i installed the QVGA Cab on my TP as it was loading up with the bar at the bottom of the install screen i got the error message saying Spb Mobile Shell 3: Not found.

Can someone please help me?

Thanks!

Also after error message above receive an additional error message asking if i wanted to see details or quit i chose details and the error message said,

MS3config.exe

NullReferenceException

Thanks again!!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] travis:
"Enable shortcut add anywhere"

Could someone please help.

I clicked the "Enable shortcut add anywhere" button.

I would now like to reverse that option but can find no way of doing it.

Thanks in anticipation.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] busymom:
Changing backgrounds on panels

I am a noob. So excuse me if this is obvious. Is there a way to have different backgrounds on the panels. I seem to be able to only have my first image picked as a background and applied to all my panels. If I try to add different backgrounds it just keeps adding the same background.?? But it works great that way I just wanted to have different images on different panels if possible. ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] money_711:
SPB Mobile Shell

Discard my post.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mirroalex:
Hi, I'm new here!

I have Omnia and as i know it is WQVGA but in first page there are only for VGA and QVGA what i have to do ??

Thanksss!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] money_711:
i am having the same exact problem and i have a CDMA touch pro i can add new images not really sure on what to do with those either can someone help?