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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Desktop App Future

The poll has closed. Much fewer, 49, participanted in the poll than downloaded.

It's hard to know the real downloads, because some of the current downloads of the PPC version are upgrades, but between the desktop and the latest version, there were over 750 downloads. That doesn't include the 500 some that downloaded the previous release of the mobile version.

Even though it's hard to know the number of downloads, it's easy to see that most did not vote.

But, of the voters about 70% say the desktop app is not needed anymore.

About 30% like to use the desktop app.

I anticipated more voters.

For personal work, I like doing the Windows Mobile development more. Mostly because it gives me a break from my fulltime job where I do dot net programming for windows. With the mobile app, I can actually show people something I've developed anywhere I have my phone.

So based on the poll and personal preference, unless people give me requests for enhancements to the desktop app and are willing to donate, or I decide on my own to do them, the desktop app won't receive any further enhancements. I will keep the zip of the desktop version available.

I will continue to enhance the mobile app. And, of course donations are appreciated for this as well and it is my birthday today.:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] whistler4ever:
Awesome app... nice to see an app from a fellow Minnesotan, lol.

I needed Inver Grove Heights to be put into the weather, and this did it well!

thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] terabyte1:
Thanks, finally worked. Very nice app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
Error Message??

I keep getting "an unexpected error has occurred in Manila_2.1_2.5_Weather_City_Editor_v1.1.exe"

Attempt to write a read-only database

attempt to write a readonly database

When I try to add a new location, or edit an existing one, same error... :confused:

HELP!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barbapappa_86:
It crashes when i tried to add my city:

EURISEISW019ISollefteå

Is it cus i´m on manila 2.5 (2.6) ? I use Duttys R2 Leo
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zuzler:
same here...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Cordy:
I got that error when I flashed a new rom and had it installed with UC. What fixed that for me, was simply uninstalling it and then reinstalling it again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ycimpir:
Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday JVH3 ..

Thanks for your development..

:cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] EyeBees:
I had same error. Used TOtal Commander to copy the file 2330fc3c_manila in Windows folder to another folder then just copied it back to Windows folder and I could edit and add City

( My Rom Dutty 6_5 LEO R2)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Are you saying the weather page crashes or the editor crashes.

You had the letter I instead of the symbol | as the seperator

So assuming the rest is correct, it should be:

EUR|SE|SW019|Sollefteå

If that was just a typo in the post, please post your manila file and I can take a look.

Also,

Make sure you shut down TFL3D before running the app.

Then restart TFL3D after adding your city.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Next release plans

Planned features:

Automatic stop and start of TFL3D - I contacted Joe Wilcox, whoe wrote the original Rhodium Weather Master 2.2. He gave me a code snippet to handle this. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Thanks again for that.

Change run to copy the manila file to another folder and then copy it back after changes are complete. This should fix any readonly database issues. Although I think doing using backup and restore, then restart the app should fix this too, I'd lik it to work right away for new users.

I haven't found webservices to do the accuweather of timezone lookups.

Might add the ability to add a Country.

And possibly rearrange the selected cities.

Remove cities from the selected cities that have been deleted.

Not happening this weeknd, but just my next plans.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
Still not working

I tried your advice above, but now I get the following error when I try to save an edited city:

ArgumentOutOfRangeException

Parameter name: index

Odd thing is, it does work now and save the edited city which I then added and get the weather updates! Woohoo!!

Just a rant, but it seems ridiculous that the second largest city in BC, Canada (Surrey) is omitted from the list! :mad: There is always such a hate on for Surrey! LOL :D

PS... HAPPY Belated B-Day JVH3! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Hudson Wisconsin, isn't in by default either. Next closest city is Saint Paul MN or Eu Claire Wisconsin. With no cities along the Saint Croix river between the 2 states. Weather can be very different along the river than 20 miles away from it.

Glad you were able to get it to work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
First Time Users

On your first run.

Disable TFL3D.

Run the program

Use the right menu to do a Backup.

Then use the right menu to do a Restore.

Then you are ready to go.

Otherwise it can't edit the file, because it is trying to change the cooked in ROM file.

This will prevent the error that many usrs have been seeing. Attempt to write a read-only database

This will be fixed in the next release.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RaudelJr:
This is my first time trying this app and I get the same issue as in the QUOTE.

Can anyone help? If i can manually change the attribute of the file attempted to overwrite, can someone tell me where is the file at and the name?

Thanks in advance.

Raudel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dborgo:
Look one post up from yours - post #99 :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Attached Files Desktop_Manila_2.1_WeatherCityEditor_v1.2.zip (449.8 KB, 515 views)

PPC_Manila_2.1_WeatherCityEditorInstall_v1.1.CAB (338.9 KB, 607 views)

I am posting an update tonight.

607 users.

Note, the writable issue may have caused issues with backups.

The backup was read only because it was just a copy of the original.

But, an uninstall of that version won't get rid of your custom cities.

The new version makes the target location writable.

You no longer need to start and stop TFL3D. This automatically happens on start and exit. The x in the upper right will not launch it, but the exit menu option will.

And, there will be no read only database issue on initial install.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
The new version fixes a minor issue. Before, when you would install it, the database was not writable. The work around to use the menu options to backup and restore, made it writable. But it also prevented further backups, because the original readonly file was backed up and remained readonly.

The new version has this corrected.

Another way to correct it is to delete the original backup. Then backups will work fine because the writable file is backed up.

The new version also automaitcally starts and stops TFL3D.

Hopefully this is read, before someone flashes a new rom and finds that the backup is not valid.

The backup exists either on the root of Storage Card or on the device in My Documents.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hivesnl:
Weather not updating. Code/City are existing

For me the desktop version is not working properly.

I have tried to edit an existing city and tried to rais a new one.

But in both situations the weather is not updating. If i add a existing city inside TF3D it allows to update, but my hometown doesnt.

My method and this method is the same as i was used to which usually worked.

What can be wrong?

Update : Works again!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] goodbyereality:
I was able to add my city to weather no problem using the Desktop version. I had to go to the properties of the file and uncheck the "read only" box. The PPC version didn't work for me. After installing, turning off TF3D and clicking on the start menu icon it would just hang and never open. No error messages or anything like that. I gave it about 5 minutes of the little Windows "working" icon that sits in the middle of the screen doing it's thing before I just reset my phone. It's an HTC Fuze running |RAPH|ROM|6.5| ★ EnergyROM 'Genesis' (SYS 23016) ★ | Built Sep 5th | Manila 2.1 with cmylxgo's Pimp Package addon.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
I'm not using the pimp package yet. But am uing the 9/5 Standard Energy ROM. I manually install the weather editor. I still have to take the time to play with UC or Sashimi.

The PPC version is working fine for me. And since it automatically stops and start TFLD3 I added the shortcut to my programs tab.

So TFLD3 restarts, you do need to us Menu - Exit. Clicking the upper right X will not restart TFL3D.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Cordy:
Ran into an exception error when using your editor with the new R1.5 Manila 2.1 when trying to edit or add a new city. It doesn't matter if I install cab during customization or afterwards.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Hasn't been tested yet with that.

If NRG will make a ROM for Raphael ( GSM Touch Pro or Fuze ) that includes this, I will ensure it works.

Or if the number of users that donate increases.

Donation levels have not been high enough to motivate me to flash every ROM. Creating this app has shown me why so many "free ware" programs put nag screens in. It also has given me a greater appreciation for those that actually produce things for the xda community.

I produce software professionally for my real job. I did this independant of my job, because I needed this app. I thought I made it good enough that otheer people would find it useful and hopefully donate. The vast majority do not donate. My hourly rate on this is currently not even $1 per hour.

Paypal allows person to person gifts without fees.

Seriously if everyone that downloaded just this version alone had donated only $1, I would jump on board, flash a manila 2.1 v1.5 ROM and make it work. But donaters aren't even 1% of the downloaders.

So, it probably will be a while before I get around to this, since NRG has a Touch Pro 2 now.

Maybe someone else can confirm whether this works for them using the new R1.5 Manila 2.1.

I don't know why it wouldn't though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
I can confirm that it does not work on v1.5 I am using Josh's new dark fusion rom. It gets a connection error
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
The Manila 2.1 v1.5 comes with 4 variants of 2330fc3c_manila

\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5-EXT\ManilaCORE\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5\0407\files\2330fc3c_manila

\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5-EXT\ManilaCORE\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5\0413\files\2330fc3c_manila

\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5-EXT\ManilaCORE\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5\0410\files\2330fc3c_manila

\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5-EXT\ManilaCORE\Gen.Y_Manila_R1_5\0409\files\2330fc3c_manila

I verified the database format is the same as Manila 2.1 version 1.1.

If that files is not provided with the ROM, then it will error.

My guess is that Josh did not include this file in his ROM.

Maybe he thought the new GPS weather was sufficient.

I personally dodn't think it is sufficient, since I may want to check the weather at my destination.

Can you verify that you have 2330fc3c_manila in your windows folder and verify the size?

It should be about 700K from what was provided by the version 1.5 port of Manila 2.1

[EDIT]

I have attached a zip file that contains all 4 versions of the weather database file. If this is not in your ROM, you can copy one of these. I think the one in the 0409 subdirectory is the english version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Just was searching through Josh's thread. Didn't what version of the dot net framework it includes. A later version might need to be installed.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
I just checked the info you asked for and the file is 727k and both 3.5 and 2.0 are in the rom
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
A couple other things to verify.

Are you using the latest version of this?

Does TFL3D disable when you run the program?

If not, try manually disabling touch flow 3d before running the program.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
I have been using the PC version not the ppc version
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Then it is even easier.

Just change the attribute on the file to not be readonly.

If that doesn't work, zip your file and post and I can take a look. Going to the beach rigght now so it will be a few hours before I check back though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
Yeah already did the read only and it still didnt work but tried the ppc version and it worked like a charm
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
From the next 3 quotes, the PPC version does work with the Manila 2.1 v1.5. The original confirmation was using the PC version. I suspect the issue was either the registry entry was not added on the phone or something on the PC was preventing it. I don't know if the connection error was on the PC or the phone.

Glad the PPC version is working for you and working as is with the new revision of Manila 2.1.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
Yes the cab does work. The connection error was on the phone when the weather would try to load
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eth3rton:
Completely lost. Anyone care to help a total noob add these to my HTC TP2?

Looking to add : Golconda, IL 62938 & Paducah, Ky 42001

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Download the cab.

copy it to your phone.

Using phone, click on it to start install.

install to device.

run program

select IL from the state drop down.

pick a city close to Golconda.

Use soft menu on right. Click Copy.

Edit name of city.

Edit Accuweather code.

You can put the zip code in or the accuweather code.

Click the left soft menu that says Add.

repeat for Paducah, change values where appropriate.

use right soft menu

click Exit.

If you click the x in the upper right to exit, it will not automatically restart TFL3D. (Touch Flow 3D).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eth3rton:
Your talking about the Cab file on the OP right? I done that and it opened an blank Opera (web) page on my phone.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Use your computer to download the cab to your computer.

Then connect your computer and phone with the usb cable.

Then active synch will start.

Then use the explore button in active synch.

Copy the file from your computer to the your phone.

Then on your phone use file explorer or total comander to click the cab file.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eth3rton:
I've got the files on my phone but when I navigate to them and open it a blank opera page attempts to open and stays there.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zelendel:
Ok Normally I dont do this but here is the file already with the cities added. Here are step by step instructions as well.

1. Download cab from first post.

2. Use active Synce to copy cab to phone

3. Use file explorer to find cab and click on it to install

4. Go to start menu and find Weather_City_editor and click on it

5. Find you country and state from drop down menus.

6.Find a city close to yours and click menu and copy

7. got to Accuweather.com and enter you zip code in search box

8. Edit the info on phone to match City name in "Both" Places that it states city name.

9. Click Save and restart TF3D

10. Add your city

Sorry JVH3 dont mean to butt in.

Stop TF3D and And install this cab
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eth3rton:
I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I can't get this for the life of me. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit? Could that be the problem?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
If you have the cab file transfered to the phone, then the operating system on your computer will not be an issue if you are following the steps I provided.

You did actually copy the cab file to the phone and not just the files inside the cab file, right?

How are you navigating to them?

There is only 1 cab file, so what do you mean by them?

Once the cab is on your phone, you should be using File Explorer on your phone to navigate to it and click it. It sounds like you are using Internet Explorer or something else.

File explorer can be found by going to the programs tab, then clicking the left soft button that says All Programs. Locate File Explorer

Then use it to find the cab. Click it with the stylus.

Then it will prompt you to select install to device or storage card.

select install to device.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bedobela:
Works like a charm thank you
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eth3rton:
Thanks everyone!!

Zelendel walked me through this the other day. I think the major problem was that when I was downloading the files my computer read them as WinRAR files. I would then extract them and add all 6 files to my HTC instead of transferring the whole file over. When I clicked on them the apps failed. Thanks everyone!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kunishigej:
Works PERFECTLY on TP2 (vzw)!! Much thanks!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Assuming each download is a user.

That's almost 1500 users of the latest PPC version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dezoris:
Using the latest PPC version.

Went through the process.

I am on TP2 Verizon.

Launched the app, it stopped TF3D.

Went through manually adding, and trying the copy routine.

Added: IL

GMT: -6 etc.

City: Elgin

AccuCode: NAM|US|IL|ELGIN

Shows up in the db list.

Can choose it in TF3D

After its on the screen.

I either get "There was a connection error" or "No Weather Data Available"

Something must be wrong. I can choose any other location I did not create.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Any one with a Verizon Touch Pro 2 have issue?

I just added Elgin to my AT&T Touch Pro and it worked fine.

Immediately after addng the city, it will say No Weather Data Available because it hasn't downloaded it yet.

I've seen posts from a Touch Pro 2 user that has it working.

I am assuming vzw is for verizon wireless.

maybe PM that user for a little help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dezoris:
Could it be something in the db file?

Seems like anything I add has an issue.

I dont know what the db file is call or how to view it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Please look in the registry on the phone to see what is at this location:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila\Weather.ServerURLOverride

Also, please describe the steps you took to install it.

It should be installed to the device not to the memory card.

And it should be installed from the device.

So, you copy the cab file from your computer to the phone.

Then use the stylus to click the cab file.

Then tell it to install to device.

This process automatically creates or updated the registry entry for you.

Manually installing the files provided in the cab will not do this and then you would be limited to whatever cities your provider wants to serve weather data.

Also, had you installed any other weather city editor, prior to installing this one.

Using the app, do a Backup to My Documents.

transfer the manila file from your phone in the My Documents folder to your computer and upload it in a post.

If that is the case then you will need to go into the windows folder on your phone and delete the manila file. Don't worry. It isn't really deleting it. Deleting any file that is provided with your phone that is in the phone's ROM simply replaces your modified copy with the original copy.

Another thing, try just putting the zip code in for the city.

Zipcodes should work for U.S. cities.

Not Canada.

Unless you use a URL by Conflipper, but then only zipcodes work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dezoris:
I had an issue with my phone when I first got it after installing a few basic apps and your weather editor where the Dialer was broken every time I got a call the answer ignore screen would freeze.

I hard reset and tried again. When I installed your app I must have installed it to the storage card. I uninstalled it and re-installed it to the onboard flash and immediately it worked.

So thanks for that tips. This was such a good app I did not want to give up on it like I did with some. You may want to bold that on your install instructions that people have to install it to the phones memory and not a storage card or it won't work. I know you have it there already but as a re-iteration maybe.

Regardless great work and support thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joeysargent:
I had the same issues with my TP2. I finally done some test and putting the city in in all lower case worked. It would not work with zip code or in uppercase.

example: NAM|US|TN|morristown
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Added some bold to post #1
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] DanielXYZ:
Tested on GenY latest ROM (ITA) on diamond and it works well..

The only missed thing is the possibility to "paste" text to fill fields..

Anyway good job.

Daniel.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
I just checked my paypal account. Thank you for your donation.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
from PM from tomoooo

Thank you very much for your donation.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jquill:
I'm having the SQL problems like a lot of people here. I have .net framework installed on my device and computer and it wont work on either one of them. I'm running windows vista ultimate on my laptop (32 bit).

Can somebody please create a manila file with "Boston Ma, United States" built into it? Would be much appreciated. I'm not sure of the accuweather codes.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JVH3:
Considering there are over 2500 downloads of the latest PPC version and 1700 downloads of the latest Desktop version and your post is number 141, I would not say alot of users are having this problem or there would be more posts.

That said.

If you installed the PPC version.

Did you install to the device?

And did you soft reset after installing?

What version of the dot net framework do you have installed on your device?

Make sure you have Dot Net 2.0 for sure. And possibly 3.5.

Also, what phone, ROM, and carrier are you using?

Boston is included by default for me. I am using an AT&T Fuze with the latest Energy ROM on the AT&T network.

And keep in mind this is for Manila 2.1 and 2.5 and possibly later versions as they come out.

It will not work with Manila 2.0 or earlier.

Both versions will also error if you delete all the cities, so don't do that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jquill:
Thanks for your help and questions. I probably should have provided more info. Only reason I said "a lot of others" is because I scrolled through a few pages where people said they had SQL issues, there are many people smarter than I.

I am currently running the STX 7 CDMA Diamond Rom. I am on Sprint. Here's a link to my post displaying the mods I've put on the Rom and Manila 2.1. As you can see I do know what I'm doing for the most part, and this is a silly thing to get hung up on I agree.

This rom did NOT have manila built in but it is one of the most stable and impressive CDMA Diamond roms out there right now. So when I installed Manila 2.1 I had to customize everything for myself, install language packs, weather files, etc. It did not come with ANY cities or countries and I have a completely blank weather tab that just says "add city" and when I press add city I get an empty list with no countries.

I do have .net 3.5 installed and I did soft reset after I installed the program onto my device. The mobile device application won't open up and gives me a SQL error. The desktop version opens but gives me a SQL error whenever I try to do anything (pictures of the error are what other users have been posting) I tried dropping in other peoples manila files into the desktop editor and windows directory on my phone with no luck.

I haven't been able to find the default manila file that comes with a lot of the roms like Energy's or whoever elses, that has all the citys and countries built in. Like I said kind of a silly thing to be stuck on but for some reason I can't find the default manila file that seems to be on a lot of U.S. Diamond roms (CDMA or GSM) and none of the ones and of the other users posted here worked. I'm clearly doing something wrong, I just don't know what lol.

EDIT:

Trying this now, hopefully it works

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1122109