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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
@FormerPalmOS thanks for your comments! And I'm glad there's also people who actually read all the stuff and understand it ;)

I agree the graphics in taskbar are hard to read. Currently you can't customize the signal indicators (only the icons) but it will be possible in next release. I'll probably also change the default graphics to make it appear more readable.

The logic to retrieve the icons in the launcher window SHOULD be the same routine like the task manager uses. But there was a bug that lead to the issue you described. It is already fixed and will be available in next release.

Yes the shortcuts and icons from the launcher window are read initially when tbl.exe is starting up, so there shouldn't be a big delay when the window pops up. if it is any slow then blame it on the drawing procedure which still needs more optimizations (indeed it was already optimized in a previous version but stupid me re-introduced slow drawing issues when adding support for alpha PNGs)

I excuse to everyone having issues with manually adding icons to their shortcuts! But in the next release this is supposed to be fixed PLUS you can easily add new shortcuts by calling "Edit shortcuts" from the drop down menu and then just pick out your apps of choice from a list :cool:

This is one of the reasons why it takes me so damn long to come up with the next beta! But then I currently have only time to code few hours a week :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
Sorry, I should have mentioned it (not used to the second one being out yet) I am on the Omnia 1.

I also read your last post, and eventhough I don't pretent to know about the programming (I manage well enough with graphics) I do know it takes time, so I appreciate what your going through. With the "Edit shortcuts" feature your working on (greatly appreciated) will this automatically pull the icon from the app as it shows in the WM menu, or will we have to add our own icons from another source?

If you need any testing or help, I am more than willing to do whatever I can!!

Thanks again!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Alright I'm gonna test TBL + S2U on omnia over the weekend.

The "Edit shortcuts" feature will work similar to HTC Sense when you choose a program shortcut. It will display a list of all programs in start menu to select from. For internal functions (rotate, htc notification etc.) it is necessary to manually add an icon (browse for it in UI), so this feature will remain.

It really takes some more time until this new version is finished but I want to offer an user friendly solution without any need to modify the ini file (which btw won't exist anymore, I switched to registry settings)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
Interesting, I can't wait to see how it develops!! I like the customization offered in this app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Xinot:
I'm cooking noob, and i converted this to ext and i have little problem with it. It's working great (with modified ini) but it gives me setup screen in every boot (rom 23549). Is there a way to fix this problem?

:rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
you did autorun tblconfig.exe? this is only the application for the setup dialog. it's launching tbl.exe afterwards. the usage is:

tblconfig.exe --> shortcut in start menu to change configuration

tbl.exe --> main application, this is usually in windows\autostart folder

so use tbl.exe instead of tblconfig.exe and it's fine
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Xinot:
Well, i just used osKitchen convert cab to ext and did get this app.dat file:

Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("StartUp")

Directory("\Program Files"):-Directory("TaskbarLauncher")

Directory("\Program Files\TaskbarLauncher"):-File("tbl.ini","\Windows\tbl.ini")

:D ...Blaa Blaa removed lines Blaa Blaa saving thread space... :D

Directory("\Program Files\TaskbarLauncher"):-File("tbl.exe","\Windows\tbl.exe")

Directory("\Program Files\TaskbarLauncher"):-File("tblconfig.exe","\Windows\tblconfig.exe")

Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("TaskbarLauncher.lnk","\Windows\_TaskbarLauncher.lnk")

Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("TaskbarLauncher.lnk","\Windows\_TaskbarLauncher.lnk")

So what should i do with this?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
in \Windows\Startup you need a link to tbl.exe

in \Windows\Start menu you need a link to tblconfig.exe

so probably one of the links is wrong!?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Tried to reproduce during weekend but actually nothing strange happened at all.... let me know if you can narrow down the issue any further.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
The issue I mentioned seems to have gone away leaving me with an occasional 'freeze' on my Omnia, but it has actually had a very good weekend. The strange thing with the Omnis (at least mine) I have found is that it sometimes seems to 'conform' or grow to work with an app. I will install an app, have problems with it for a while, then all of a sudden it works flawlessly!!

I will keep an eye on it, but is is working pretty much as it should at this time!! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
alright, I see. I agree those Samsung devices are acting quite strange. Omnia II is also a special candidate for this category ;)

another funny Omnia story, though can't remember if it was I or II: when implementing the Rotate screen functionality I had tested on a couple devices. Everything was great until I tested on Omnia. It was rotating the screen properly. I said "Great! Working on this device as well" and once I looked back at the screen I see the damn screen had switched back to the original orientation. ****... Alright... Rotated again. After few seconds it switched back. Damn you b.....!!

Unfortunately I didn't manage to make the device "learn" how to rotate PERMANTENTLY. But I'm glad you did at least succeed to make it work properly ;)

Maybe the Samsung guys should update their AI engine for their next device!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
I still haven't found a rotation manager that works on my Omnia, so I gave up on it. I am giving serious consideration to the Omnia II when I renew, so pending something better or someone telling me a HUGE advantage of another device, I will still be using this app on an Omnia II in 1\2 a year!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ilias.hdi:
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Taskbar Launcher

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MSkip ProPlus Windows Phone 7 Theme for Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.3

Super Phone....:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Psyki:
Excellent app, 6.5.x wouldn't be the same without it :)

This may be a silly question but is there a way to call the application as a shortcut? Like have a shortcut launch [Area1] for example?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gcmsh:
Is the development of TBL's new version still under way？
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xzero101:
Great app!..I only got one problem , i wanna know how to change the clock to 12hours ? coz right now it goes by 24hr format

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xzero101:
Also after the screen goes into landscape mode by clicking the "Rotate" button the screen goes to right not to the left and also when you type on the on screen keyboard the key magnifying box's are on a different place and also the scroll bar
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
I asked the same thing and the developer mentioned in the next version he is making the clock format match the device's system settings. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
It's not possible yet but I can implement it for future version....

Yes. It's slowly but it's happening! ;)

You can chance the rotate direction in the ini file, see commands description in first post. About the other issues I don't know what you mean. Maybe a screenshot would help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Psyki:
That is great news, I can think of a few alternate uses for this tool ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] petymeg:
Hello!

I have a bit problem with the Taskbar Launcher 0.6.

If I tap on the Contact Manager icon in Taskbar Launcher I get the following message:

"The file 'CommManager' cannot be opened. Eighter it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its componeots cannot be found. If the problem persist, try reinstall or restoring this file."

The problem appears after reinstallation of Taskbar Launcher.

What is the solution? I am not a wm expert...

I use Samsung I8000 with wm 6.5.3.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
CommManager is not available on your device. just replace it with another shortcut in ini file...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] costyg:
Great app, it's really usefull. For me it lacks the ring profile icon from taskbar because it's easy to see if the phone is on vibrate, silent or loud profiles. Can you do something about this in a future release? Another thing, is it possible to add more than 8 apps by modifying the .ini file?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zidaneff9:
This is a useful app

However i dont like its status bar

It so simple :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
No I don't think so....

yes, just add them.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Livven:
Hey RAMMANN, just a request to an otherwise very useful app (I really can't stand that dropdown): Is a complete taskbar replacement with all the funtionality (displayingclock, battery, sound profile, connection status, alarms and notifications) and easy skinning support possible? I mean, right now people are making great efforts modding DLLs and such to get an alternative taskbar look, while such an app would make this far easier and safer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
at least it would be fairly easy for me to implement it. That's probably reason enough to add it into a future release....

But first things first.... beta 0.7 is still nowhere near complete :(

Instead of tough programming I'm drinking whiskey and listening to filthy goregrind...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
after receiving some gentle ear terror last night I calmed down and continued development. here's a short status update:

new features:

* TBL modified taskbar can be turned on/off through GUI wizard

* added a contacts manager which is launched from a gesture

* shortcuts can be added/deleted directly from GUI

* ini file is no more, all settings moved to registry

and still missing:

* contacts also to be added/deleted from GUI (small step, now that shortcuts are working)

* close tasks (just a dropdown menu when you longtap on an icon)

* full png skinning of taskbar

* some more small issues

I plan to release 0.7 next week.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] StupidCid:
Love the app

Works very nicely on my touch pro. was just wondering if there was an easy way to change the blue of the signal and battery meters in the task bar? if not no prob. thanks again for this app. its way more useful than the standard taskbar.:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
the blue is currently hardcoded but in 0.7 it will be replaced with PNGs so you can easily change it. ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Livven:
Yeah no problem, take your time. It's just a suggestion how this may become more popular and useful :).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
It's a very good suggestion actually! And when I see the taskbar dropdown on Android devices then I see even more inspiration ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Livven:
If you see how popular some taskbar mods are, and how easy modding this would be, it'll sure be a huge success if you can get some skinners on board :).

BTW do you already know how the images will have to be? I will definately make some.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
I guess I add support for the images in the same format like they are already used now.... I'll get back on you if I start dev. and need them! ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] StupidCid:
Nice. one step ahead of me:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] holybabel:
Hi, can i start the Taskbar Magnifier("original" function when i hit the taskbar) with Taskbar Launcher?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
no, sorry, not supported.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
Ηι RAΜΜΑΝΝ,

I still use your last version, and it is really very helpful to me.

Do you have any plans of updating it, and include the posibility of a transparent background?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Transparent background should work! Doesn't it? :eek:

New version is still in the works but at the moment very slowly because I'm not only busy with life and such, but also generally pissed off about the current sitation we got with WM. But a new update will definitely going to happen because I'm still keeping my Topaz for a while. I just bought it for more than 500 EU exactly one year ago and it is yet to wear old. So it's AT LEAST one more year until I'll probably switch OS and I'm sure within this timeframe I'll drop one or the other update to Taskbar launcher :cool:

maybe it helps if people keep telling me that 6.5.3 is still the most kick ass mobile OS ever (I still think it is) and letting it die to replace it with one big pathetic pile of junk called WP7 is the stupidiest thing MS ever did!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
:eek::eek: I'm running to test it!!!

I feel the same with my Touch HD (I have it for almost 1,5 years) and I will keep it for a long time...

As for WM, I use 6.5.5 (23541), and I have to say that I'm very happy with it :).

And above all, thank you for still keep working for this wonderful project!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
OMG!!! YES IT WORKS!!!!!!

Now, I looked at your first post and saw the support for alpha PNGs.:o

It was there all the time, but I just didn't looked at it careful.:o

THANK YOU!:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zard:
I agree fully that 6.5.xx is so fantastic. The newer builds are getting to be much more stable then before. With co0kie's 1.7.1 addon, it's kick-ass. With your launcher, it's super duper. Hope to see your new version soon!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] syrguy1969:
RAMMANN.....I'm with you in being upset about the switch from the best OS I have used (6.5.x) being on the market for such a short time only to be replaced with something as akward and klunky-looking as WM7!!!

I was talking to someone the other day that came out with a comment that struck me as interesting. He mentioned that WM7 was more locked-down than any other WM version and he thinks they are trying to get more like iPhone in being un-alterable/crackable.

I think I have my Omnia customized to the max and to my personal preferences/tastes and since WM7 holds no allure to me I am going to the Incredible in a few months. I will still be using fantastic apps like this on my Omnia for another line and/or backup phone, so I won't be 'leaving' WM totally, but I am happy with where it is at and untill I see good things out of WM7 and beyond.

Sorry to go ion, but the great devs here (yes, including you RAMMANN) are keeping my in the WM arena, but not in a main-device status.

Keep up the great work, I look forward to the next version!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] markthomson1404:
Great app

Cant wait for the updates on this app but on the subject of 7 i think as soon as its released i will get a 6.5 at a bargin price maybe a hd2, but i love my hd. the level of customisation is fantastic and tends to make iphone owners a bit annoyed

Thanks Mark
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Yes! And applications like this one are not possible on Android for example. I guess it might be possible on a rooted phone but I assume it's not as easy and straightforward like on WM. I love it like you can just hack into another process on WM (even on a stock ROM of course) and take over control :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gluonyc:
Maybe you could implement this: A slid down gesture on the taskbar to open it and alid up gesture to close it... just an idea...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dadi68:
Hey RAMMANN, WP7 suck...

I cant wait their release (to buy an HD2 in a smaller price) :D

WM 6.5.x rule!

Thank you for your software
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Lmiller1708:
Thanks for the App!

How can I use this to call the HTC Task manager Quick menu like the one HERE for example?

Thanks!;)

Edit:

Never Mind!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
Nevertheless thanks for your app! I think it's still very, very useful.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amt16:
i like this :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pupakota:
oh god...this is very, very..sad. Maybe you could share sources to someone that cares then..

You know, not everyone want to use (non)Sense.

Btw, could someone elaborate that:

I would need command for "Close program", i.e.

Can someone tell me what command syntax is for it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gzcyk:
good job ，nice app，tks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] flemmingast:
Source code

Do you have the source available to localize the language?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] swiss420:
Cool little app. Modified some of the graphics and repackaged it. Left all credit etc as it was. Just replaced some of the Graphics. In case someone wants it I will attach a preview and the CAB. Running it on Energy.Leo.29007.Sense2.5.Cookie.2.0.Dec.27 without conflicts. Even Arkswitch can still be used. You might want to move the Activation field under the Arkswitch a little to the left so that when you click on the time the Launcher opens without Arkswitch. Made everything blue because of NRG's Blue Preference. Did not touch the INI File included in the CAB.

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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] eddietta:
Any1 knows the taskbar launcher which has the original taskbar? The one like in wktask?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] geobear:
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Hulzer for the ShowHTCNotifications app!! It's exactly what I've been looking for!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lioryte:
Great idea

Scaled png files to work with WQVGA, modified .cab file attached. Tested and working on i910 23518

Issues:

1. Nothing in menu to enable it once stopped, need to go to /program files/ taskbarlauncher and run tbl.exe

2. after initial startup the app takes controll over the entire taskbar, so it's not comp. with ArkSwitch

3. Landscape could look better ;)

Thanks for the app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Sorry I have no idea.

1. This is as intended."Stop Taskbarlauncher" means to remove it from the taskbar. If you just want to close it (and use it again) simply tap somewhere out of the window or use the close button.

2. I have this already considered for a future version (though not yet the upcoming one). It will be possible to configure different areas of the taskbar for different things.

3. New version will automatically adjust to new screen size when rotating. Apropos: in beta 0.2 rotating will also be possible with Taskbar launcher. Just slide over the taskbar and it will rotate 90 degrees left/right depending on gesture.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lioryte:
Thanks for the fast reply
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tacchan23:
I'd love to have it working along with the custom WM taskbar notifications!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
beta 0.2 is available now!! It would have been released already few days ago but I had faced some issues with the new screen rotation feature. Now it's fixed and at least now I can sleep well during night again...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
Nice job with the gestures!

Would it be possible (in the near future) to assign user defined actions to the gestures?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
yes, no problem --> kind of already planned for next release.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dande:
Congratulation!

Very nice application!

I moved from the first to the second release which is really nice and useful.

Now that you have removed the close button it's a bit difficult to aim the taskbar and close the launcher.

I didn't like the close button myself but it's kind narrow in taskbar to be able to close it.

Similarly it's a bit difficult when in landscape to launch it hitting the taskbar.

I guess it would be good to be able hide it with gesture as well or with a button on the empty command space.

But generally it really amazing.

Good work

Thank you

p.s I don't know may need to move the whole launcher a bit down to leave enough space on taskbar to be able to close it, and that's enough.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Hulzer:
Hi,

great tool.

I use older 6.5 builds and it would be fine if you implement a button or gesture to open the HTC notifications.

I already wrote a small tool doing that. It could be launched with a gesture or button. Or you can include that feature in your app. If you prefer the second option we could share our sources.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
Ok, I'm definitely interested in a method to launch the HTC Notification Manager. For me the impossiblility to get to the Notication Manager is a big no-go at the moment.

Maybe you could share the tool you've made with us?

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@RAMMANN

The screen of my device (HD2) is way to sensitive for the gestures. Although I LOVE this feature, on my device it leads to unexpected behavior. Maybe you can implement an option to set the sensitivity of the flick movements?

Oh yes, I know it is on the to do list, but a method to define the trigger-area would be really nice (once that is implemented, one could easily access the notication manager "the old way")

Right now, i've unistalled the taskbarlauncher but I'm watching this thread very closely, waiting for a release that will fit my needs. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
what exactly is happening? as for the gesture you have to slide across one quarter of the screen width in order to get it recognized. is this a problem on your device?

Well I thought if you are able to hit the taskbar to let the launcher drop down, you can close it same way. Like already mentioned in 1st post the launcher also closes if you tap somewhere out of the window, i.e. in the top most application, desktop or whatever, start button etc. But I can think about another way to add another close method, maybe just a bit more elegant than the first one ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] iridium21:
Very nice - a version for WM6.5 would be appreciated too please!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
eventually you can already use it for WM 6.5 or WM 6 or WM 5 etc.

But before that I recommend setting Startmenu to a hardware button. Or you can add a button in taskbar launcher ini file to launch start menu --> there's a tool called SendWinKey floating around somewhere on this board.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
I think so. A couple of times the screen rotated just by tapping on the clock.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
"\Windows\manila.exe" --switchtopage Manila://home.page
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
okay. I tried to reproduce it on my device and got the same effect. I'll post a fix asap.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Hulzer:
Here you are!

Just extract and copy ShowHTCNotifications.exe somewhere on your device.

Then you can open the HTC Notification Manager by launching the .exe file.

I'll post the code to RAMMANN. Maybe he can implement it into Taskbar Launcher.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] appelflap:
Thanks for sharing!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dande:
Hi Rammann,

Super app!

I love your app and it works beautifully on my Omnia II but if you see the screenshot on my screen you cut a part of taskbar thus make it impossible when open to close it with a finger.

Again when launcher is open the right area where the clock is unclickable too.

So please if possible leave some more space to be able to close the launcher with a finger. Just a bit at least.

Thank you very much.