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[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
You can do that today, you can write in the quantity 1kg, for example...

Not sure that I understood you

You can change multiple-items quantity at once, just select all the items you want to change to the same quantity, select Edit, set the quantity, and Apply your change...

That exists today. You can create a Saved List called Pancake for example...

You can group your recopies too, by types...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mike2nl:
This is a very helpfull application. I can spare a lot of paper. This will be one app that will dusked in the original way. I mean the buttons. The redd dusk skin is very good, but for my needs and in the thought of the original i will skin it new.

Based on the new sense 2.5 stuff....
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Wait a couple of days mate, as I now expand the whole skinning possibilities, will post it in a short while...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kalhimeo:
Hi amirdt,

I am very happy to see that you started to work on a PC companion for your software.

I just tried it. It looks promising, but I think that the PC companion should be able to run without the mobile device connected (the best would be to sync the list with activesync for example).

My personal usage of a shopping list program is to add items on a home computer list every time that I notice that I need to buy something. Before I go to the supermarket, I sync my mobile device with computer and then I am ready to go shopping :) That's why I think that the PC companion should not require to have the mobile device connected when you edit your list.

Hope that you or other people will feel the same.

Best regards,

Laurent
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mike2nl:
Hi amirdt,

a new version comes out?

BTW: and now a calculator for the things you have get, to have an overview...if there enough money ;-)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Actually you can use it without a unit attached.

You must attach a unit only on the first time...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Will come out, prob on Sunday or Monday...

Items cost is on the todo list, though not sure when I'll do it...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kalhimeo:
Oh I am sorry about that, I just tried it once and saw that it required my device to be connected.

I tested it again, I still have the message that I should connect my device but this time I can edit my list :)

Thank you for the information
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
I'll try to make it more user friendly for offline editing for next release...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
New version 3.5

* Added skinning possibility to the whole app

Basically all GUI elements are now skinnable

If I forgot any element that you need, please let me know, and I'll try to add it.

As an example, I expanded the Dusk skin (the buttons for the main screen were made by redd214) so that it will be reflected to the whole app.

You can see the skin files under the <APP Install Dir>/skins/Dusk

Later, I will add help on the new elements in the second post of this thread.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qzmufu:
ad 1.: True. Although, by that logic, you wouldn't need multiple fields in the first place. The list could just be one text field in which "1 kg potatoes" is written. I think I'm gonna go with adding the unit to the label instead of the quantity. The point of having units, however, is to allow unit conversion.

Example 1: 1 tsp salt in a recipe would translate into 10.6g of salt when added to the shopping list. (Admitted, that option would require a quite sophisticated unit conversion system as different substances would translate differently from tsp to g)

Example 2: I added 500 g flour several times. Instead of displaying 1500 g flour, it would be nicer to have 1.5 kg on the shopping list.

ad 2.: The inline textbox would allow changing quantities on the fly. If I have 200g of cheese already on my shopping list and would like to add another 200g to it, I need to select the Item, click Menu, click Edit, enter the quantity field, change the number and hit the tick. Would be easier to just tab the quantity and change it inline.

ad 3.: Great. Adding several lists doesn't seem to work, though. Quantities are being replaced instead of added when an item is already listed. Therefore neither adding the same list multiple times (to account for several persons) nor adding several lists with overlapping items works.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tito12:
Hi Amir

French translation 3.50
[Windows Mobile Software Development] User_99:
German translation for 3.50
[Windows Mobile Software Development] ajige:
Suggestions

This is a good program, and after finally putting all my items in, I have the following comments:

I had a lot of items in the General category, and when I changed them to the correct category, after a few changes, the program would crash with an out of bounds message. I tried to figure out when it would consistently happen, but was unable to, so I ended up doing it on the desktop with the companion software which is great.

In the options, there is the possibility of setting it so that expanding one category, will collapse the others. This doesn't work for me.

It would be great if all the categories would be collapsed when opening any list. I have 400 items, and to find one item in the list takes a loooong time, when I have to scroll the list or collapse the categories until I get to the one I want.

It would be great if the checkmarks you put in the master grocery list would be saved between sessions. During the week, I would then go through the master list, and mark off the ones I want. Then just before I go shopping, I would copy them all to the Shopping List. I guess this would interfer with the editing, since a checkmark indicates that it will be edited in the master lists (saved lists). However, editing could be accomplished with clicking the text instead. As it is now, I have to go back and forth between the master and the shopping list to see if I've already copied the item to the shopping list.

In order to facilitate finding an item in the master list, it would be great if there was some kind of search feature, where you start typing and after a couple of letters, the list would bring up the matches. Otherwise it can take a long time to find your item.

On my QVGA phone, on the main screen for saved lists the text "List Type" is cut off, it only shows "_ist Type".

Shopping List Companion: Old version should be uninstalled automatically before installing new.

I haven't actually used it in the stores yet, but is preparing my next shopping trip. The email feature is great!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Thanks for the inputs... :)

After reading your message I tried to recreate this issue, and indeed got Argument-Out Of Bound exception.

Unfortunatly the exception source is from the OnPaint event of the SliderList library that I use.

I'll send a message to the writer of this component - Obelix_A and hopefully he'll have the time to look into it.

The option is when you select category (using the button on top) all others will be collapsed.

For now, just select the category you want using the top button...

Saving the state of these lists is already in the todo list...

Added incremental search to the todo list

I'll look into it, but I cant reproduce it, can you please post a screen capture?

I know, there are some problems with this simpler installer that I use.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] ajige:
I hadn't even noticed that option:o. That works for now.

see attached.

Thanks for the quick reply!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
@Amir

Is their need to update the Dutch language-file, e.g. for V3.50 and Companion.If so, let me know, attach english file please!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Many thanks, that helped me find the prob, issue corrected.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Latest English file is attached.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
@Amir

Custom dutch language file V3.50;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Napzter:
Hello,

absolutely great software. But how can I change the bars which separate the catgories (the grey ones)? I think the bars in the first picture of your attached thumbnails (first post) fit much better to the whole manila style (original one). I don't want to skin the whole Dusk skin. Thats to much work. Just want to get back the bars to the normal Manila2 Skin. Can you help me? :(
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
You need to edit the item called <skin-name>-Group.png

The group background image is created by this item.

Note that due to current limitation imposed by the SliderList control that I use, the bottom pixel of the image will always be transparent, that means that you always have a final "transparent" line in the bottom of the group image.

To have specific color to this line, you can edit the <Skin name>-skin.ini

file, and change ITEMS_BG_COLOR value...

If you need further assistant, please let me know...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] claus1953:
Is there a chance to add also stores besides categories? I usually shop in several stores and like to select one store, shop there and then go to the following store etc.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
You can achieve that today if you prefix the Category text with the store name...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Arunia:
I am using this application everytime I do the weekly groceries.

Something that would be nice and would be completelly different is a cookbook. Not sure if that is anything you'd like to do.

I do have to try this program on an older win2003 PDA. Hope it works because that is the thing I actually want to use as a cookbook and shopping list.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
If you look at older posts, several people use this app for recipes too.

This is actually why I was asked to add the Saved List Type, so that Recipes can be grouped separately from Shopping Lists....
[Windows Mobile Software Development] rkalas:
I'm newbee with this app. I've just installed it and it seems to be very powerfull. I like it already because I do not like long shopping lists :-). I also like the idea of PC application to compose the shopping lists.

Anyway, is there a way to compose a shopping list from predefined items sorted out in categories? For example I want to buy apple. Instead of typing "Apple" using softkeyboard on my phone, I would like to select "fruits" category and from this category select apple. Or start typing "Ap" and it would automatically offer me possible items

Idea: Compose the shopping list online.

Normally my wife compose the list, sends it to me (SMS, email) and I do the shopping. It would be nice, if she could compose the list using some web interface (on some server? I could install it on my home pc) and save it there. I could then synchronize the shopping lists with the server.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
You can do that today using Saved Lists

Incremental search is part of the next release

Right now you can send the list using email / sms from the app. In a future release (not sure when), I'll add an import to the app from the email.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] janneman22:
Is there a option to include a sample image to a shopping item?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Yes, in next release :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
New version 4.00

* New option for incremental search while typing item name

* Ability to attach image to an item

* - Allowed formats are: ".png", ".jpg" , ".gif", ".bmp"

* - Images must be put in the Images folder (at the application install path). They can be set in sub-folders.

* Notes can be edited also in "Go Shopping" mode

When attaching pictures, for best results try to use square images (i.e. height is approximately the same as the width).

If you use the PC companion, you'll have to upgrade it too, as the DB version is changed.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Note, just found out that the incremental search is not working while T9 is active, I am checking that up...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] 12aon:
Very nice! I'm sorry about the delay but I have been busy with exams, I'll release a .psd next week that will allow for similar formatting next week,

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[Windows Mobile Software Development] tito12:
Hi

French update 4.00 :)

I also noticed 2 new lines (end of file) in the eng. version which weren't marked as new, I maybe have missed them in a previous release...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mr.First:
Hi amirdt !

Here is Russian translation for version 4.00
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mike2nl:
Amazing the new version. Wow, i have todo now my skinning ;).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] AshMa:
ListPro data files

Is it possible to import Illiumsoft ListPro files into this program?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
I have no idea, post here exported files from that app, and I'll have a look...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] AshMa:
Here is the default sample List file that comes with the program.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
No sorry, cant read that format, do they have any export to textual format? (e.g. to excel)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] AshMa:
Just found this, so I'm now trying to figure out how to do it as I don't see it in the programs options.......

"What programs can I import and export ListPro information to and from?

You can import and export ListPro information to any program that can read .CSV or tab-delimited text (.TXT) files. This includes Microsoft Excel and Access. You can also exchange ListPro information with programs like Word, WordPad and NotePad using copy and paste."
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
OK, than if you would like me to check, export to CSV and post the file here...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] AshMa:
okay here goes part of a list, exported to a csv file.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
hmm, from initial look - sorry, no easy import of that file...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] AshMa:
Well, thanks for trying. ListPro is my killer app on Windows Mobile and it's what keeps me from moving to Android (EVO). It's perfect on the desktop but just not very finger friendly on my HD2 like your program is........
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mike2nl:
Hi amirdt,

i have some questions. Why you are using differnt sizes for the buttons? As sample:

- Dusk_Original-btn1-down.png and Dusk_Original-btn1-up.png = size 369x78

- Dusk_Original-ButtonLeftDown.png and ... = size 20x50

- Dusk_Original-ButtonMidDown.png and ... = size 1x50

I mean the hight, one with 78 pixel and the others with 50 pixel. For skinning is that not really perfect. Because the gradient of the color from top to the buttom is then different. I see this at first with the original DUSK colors. If this something that will be change or is there an other methode to do this in your app? Please see the screenhot...

Also the font color for the smaller font will not change. If there something what i do in the wrong way? Please, if you have some advise i will take it. I have uploaded the ini file too. Possible you see there something what is wrong...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] MirasHD2:
Having problems opening My Shopping List Companion on my PC. Once I install it I click on the icon and it says "Can't find Shopping List data file" I'm I doing something wrong?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
In the first time you should have your mobile connected via active-sync to the PC (after you run at least once the app on the mobile and saved the data on it).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
50pixel high is for all header items (Titles, Labels, Edit Box, ...) as they need to contain only 1 line of text.

the 78 pixel is for the Shopping Items - as they can have 2 lines of text...

The buttons on the main screen can have also 2 lines of text (for example in Russian).

What do you mean by smaller font? The help text in the edit boxes that disappears when you start typing?

If thats is the one, than its my mistake - i forgot to skin it. Sorry about that, I'll add it to next release.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] MirasHD2:
Thank you that worked great! Very hand app thanks. Something will be coming your way for all of you hard work.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Thank you... :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] 12aon:
Yeah indeed been meaning to drop you something as well, very nice and hard worn on this one, thanks a lot.

I do still have request.. well two actually :)

- I use the lists directory to store recipe's and I would like to use the image fuction to add a picture to an entire list (if possible). What would even be greater would be to have a special kind of notes for entire lists. I don't know if it's even feasible but I made you a mock-up in case it is.

- Second I keep sending my self shopping lists per mail and I find that my attention is drawn to the "-= -=" surrounding the categories. Would it be possible to set the way to view it via a reg key? Intuitively I would go for something like:

Category

- Article

Category

- Article

- Article

but something else would be ok as well, expect a little incentive soon ;)

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[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
As for the first part, I'll need to think about that.

As for the second part, you forgot about the Notes, and also about the Saved List Names.

How about:

[Saved List Name]

Category

- Article

:: Note

:: Note

- Article

[Saved List 2 Name]

Category

- Article

:: Note

Remember that I'll need in the future to be able to easily parse that text, thus each element type must be easily distinguished.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] 12aon:
I like it, much easier on the eyes. Thanks. Been searching for a site that has a lot of food picture, but most of them are proffesional photos and not free, so if anyone has a good shop or image database do share,

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[Windows Mobile Software Development] tingen:
My Shopping List - Danish Language

Here you are.:D

For version 4.00
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Thanks, added to next release... :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] leti2b:
thank you for this nice app
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Mitsaras#1:
Greek language update

Greek language update to version 4.0
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Released version 4.10

* Fix out of memory issue in SliderList control

* Notes and Item description now can span over multiple lines

* Added new Skin option for Help Text Color: MSG_BOX_HELP_FONT_COLOR

* Changed email format
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Aaron McCarthy:
As a shopper I must say this program is awesome... however, I DO use it for something different as well.

I'm a contractor and as such when I am starting up new jobs I always write down what I need in outlook and sync it all to my phone. I have found it's a lot easier to use this program. I'm sure that if you were to change around the title of the program and make a few other changes it could be used strictly as such and you could market it to a whole new niche of people.

Basically just have it so per job we can list all the tools we need for that job. I always load everything up the day before but I know there have been times where I need to load things last minute and having the ablility to have a list preloaded on my phone and something I can tick off AS I put it in my tuck is definatly usefull..

just an idea (one I hope that you use!)

great work and thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mr.First:
Russian Language

Thanks!

Here is Russian Translation for v 4.10
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
View attachment 304514@Amir

Dutch language update, are their changes after V. 3.51, if not let me know! Upload file!

BTW can't instal V4.10, installation failed:confused:!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Maybe the program was running?

Try to do a soft reset, and install again...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Sorry, but I didn't really understand that.

If you want to import a pre-made list, you can do that, but not sure if that is what you asked for...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Looking at your post again,

Why don't you do a Saved List per job? and than just use it when you need to?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
@Amir

Updated dutchtranslation in post #692, forgot something to do, sorry for the inconvenience!

MyShoppinglist, don't like it, i love it:cool:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Are you sure? looks like the version you mentioned above is older than the one I have already.

In the one you send me, the last line is ROWS_PASET which in later version was fixed to ROWS_PASTE
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
I had some problems with WinRar:mad:Please upload file and i wil check it allover!

BTW can i upload a normal text.file instead of a ZIPfile?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
See attached, and yes, you can UL txt file...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] luckyuser:
@Amir

Must be OK now!:)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Thanks, file updated... :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] donfano:
I had an existing item description that was long, and I was able to see it in 2 lines after upgrading to 4.10. The only problem was that the entry field did not span, so I was only able to see half of the 2nd line. The only way to correct this was to delete the item and create a new one. I am not sure if anyone else had this problem, but I just thought it would be nice to share this finding.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Hmm, too bad you deleted it, will make it harder to recreate the problem..

Can you please send as much as possible info as you can, for example, screen size, where did you see the note (from Edit Shopping List of from Go Shopping), Language, the note text, ...

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Software Development] gbhmayer:
The software is great. It would be even better if it had the prices of items and the place of purchase.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Search for deedee post in this thread, she posted an example file how she is using a Saved List per place of purchase....
[Windows Mobile Software Development] 4D3:
can you give a link?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5526815&postcount=122
[Windows Mobile Software Development] afdg:
Hi Amir!

Very nice app!

I'm having problems using the PC companion app. Every time I launch it, it says "Cant find shopping list data file".

I have already opened the app on my phone, started a list and saved the changes. My phone is connected via ActiveSync/WMDC. I'm on Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

I love how in a screenshot, you're shopping for Bamba. Bamba peanut snacks are awesome!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
If you have a registery editor, can you post the value in the

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MoDaCo\AppToDate\XML:My Shopping List

Also, is that value correspond to where the ShoppingListInfo.xml file is on your device?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] nhvoltagenh:
i as well have a problem with the pc side of things.

it reads and saves fine.

however, if i add something via pc side, then save it to device.

when i open up the ppc version it shows a blank item.

does that make since?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] afdg:
Thanks for the reply!

HKCU\Software\MoDaCo\AppToDate\XML:My Shopping List = "Windows\ShoppingListInfo.xml"

Which doesn't match the location of that file (It's actually at Program Files\ShoppingList\ShoppingListInfo.xml)

I've changed the registry setting to reflect the correct location of the file and it's now working perfectly. Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] amirdt:
Thats a bit odd.

Did you type special characters in that line? are all the items fields created empty (quantity, notes) and any other usefull info you can post...