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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Wow, thanks for the feedback guys!

Some highlights:

The cab installer I used for this is crap, next build I'll use the default one in Visual Studio, which I believe uses environment variables.

The reason why it says FileNotFoundException is probably due to it looking in \Program Files\wp7s\config.txt, but it may be something else (since it should just ignore it if there's no config and just use default settings).

I'll look into it, and hopefully I'll have a smoother, better running build out later today or tomorrow.

EDIT: Found the problem, it's trying to pull images from \My Documents\My Pictures, which is obviously only good for English devices. I'll give an option to change it and have it patched in the next build.

Thanks :)

What's the error?

Exactly my point, I'm still trying to get around this, but it'll be some time.

Again, thanks for the feedback all, and look forward to a new build soon.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HD2Owner:
thanks for your work.

i can't get it to work on my hd2 (german).

already edited all the paths to match the german version.

still no success. "wp7s.exe DirectoryNotFoundException".

what directory is the exe searching for??
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
The problem is that it is looking for \My Documents\My Pictures\.

Try creating that path and placing a few images in there, or wait for the next build (should be soon).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HD2Owner:
i own wince cab manager.

i can help you with the cabs (relative paths) for the next release if you like.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
samsungjack

would this work for windowsmobile standard device like non touchscreen.plz make a version for it i will be so happy if you can
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Thanks for the offer.

I think I'll be using the one integrated with Visual Studio though, since it integrates so well with the project.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Unfortunately, the entire project depends on touch-based features.

I probably won't get around to making a build for standard devices, but maybe someone else will.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HD2Owner:
please use the "segoe ui" font for the next release.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Stefano_1986_:
Hi,

new error (now I have an english rom):

Details:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
What version of .NET CF do you have? What version of Windows Mobile do you have?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
it works with samsungjack

it works with my windowsmobile nontouch device but it still need work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
mines is 3.5 framwork

mine is 3.5 microsoft framwork for windowsdevice
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Stefano_1986_:
I have REinstalled the .NET Compact Framework 3.5

now work :confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
But which version of Windows Mobile? 5? 6? 6.5?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] shu8i:
nice work :) still buggy & many errors, but since it's in alpha phase it's normal i think :) keep up the good work !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
windows7

when i try using it on a non touch windows device it does work but it want let me navigate threw non of the features trying this on samsungjack.But if somebody did make it for windowsmobilestandard it would look really nice i hope a developer can make one so we non touch users don't be left in the trashcan and touchscreens phones keep succeeding with all the latest stuff.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fatso485:
i hope you never lose interest in developing this as it looks very promising

i like what im seeing but the performance is too poor at this stage there is a huge room for optimizing and improving the speed and smoothness of the graphics. not nearly as smooth as pointUI or SBP mobile shell
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oxymoron:
I love it! I hope you continue to develop this! This news made my day =)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
New build

New build! Not much is different, just some tweaks/fixes, and a few unfinished features added.

If someone can test it on a non-English rom, let me know how it goes.

Changes:
Segoe UI font added
Start menu to the right, unfinished
Pictures path changable, won't crash program anymore
Some optimizations
Some fixes with kinetic scrolling
Lock screen is (hopefully) easier to unlock

Download: http://windowsphonehacker.jaxbot.com/files/wp7s_theme_preview.cab

Thanks for the help!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
hey, it would be nice if we can add our own path for the pictures tile, and also pls update the first post with the new versions, so that we only have to check the first post for updates and not the entire thread, as i imagine this thread will grow a lot:)

edit: i just saw that you added the pictures path, cheers:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
1) You can, I just added it in the latest build ;)

2) The download link is the same as the first post, since this is a bug fix and not a major build.

Thanks,

Jaxbot
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
ok thanks, keep up the good job:cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zrune:
If you could please in the next build in the settings have the textboxes where we choose the paths for the pictures directory/program directories/and live tiles have it allow us to navigate to the fodler and then select it instead of typing it in. Also I know you said that you are working on the programs menu but I just wanted to say that on my HTC Pure(TD2)(running stock rom with 6.5) it does not allow me to scroll that list down. Also, in the way where you can swipe left on the tiles screen to get to the programs list once at the list I cannot swipe right to get back, but have to click on the arrow. Thank you for such a great program and working on it so frequently.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
i would also like to add that on my touch pro, (wm 6.5.3) the start button does not recognise folders of the start menu.

i know its an unfinished function, but i dont know whether it is supposed to do that or not
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oberoth:
It can be startet now...

but if i press anything it kills it by Exception

like ArgumentOutOfRange...

if you want me to test some builds for you before you release it here you can pm me for skype or icq#...

i will help you as good as i can...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
It does not at the moment, it simply looks for all LNK (shortcut) files in your start menu. Sometime later I might have it scan folders, too.

The start menu is scrollable, but only on the left side (near the arrow).

Also, you can only leave it using the arrow.

There's a reason for this, but it's more of a technical reason, and yes, it is a bug/is going to be changed once the start menu is fully implemented.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
What device is this? What version of Windows Mobile?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oberoth:
HTC HD2

Windows Mobile 6.5.3

Language is German
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Alright, and what crashes it? What do you click?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oberoth:
First crash:

At the beginning there comes a MessageBox which says Doubleclick to enable pictures

If i dont be quickly in clicking this box there is the first crash:

wp7s.exe
Exception

bei Microsoft.AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr(PAL_ERROR ar)
bei System.Windows.Forms.WebBrowser.Navigate(Uri url, String targetFrameName)
bei wp7s.mainfrm.reloadLiveTiles()
bei wp7s.mainfrm.timAnimIn_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Timer._WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
bei System.Windows.Forms.ApplicationThreadContext._InternalContextMessages(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
bei Microsoft.AGL.Forms.DLG.MessageBox(String wszCaption, String wszBody, MessageBoxButtons mbtyp, MessageBoxIcon mbicon, MessageBoxDefaultButton defbtn, DialogResult& mbret)
bei System.Windows.Forms.MessageBox.Show(String text, String caption, MessageBoxButtons buttons, MessageBoxIcon icon, MessageBoxDefaultButton defaultButton)
bei wp7s.mainfrm.loadSettings()
bei wp7s.mainfrm.mainfrm_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Form._SetVisibleNotify(Boolean fVis)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.set_Visible(Boolean value)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)
bei wp7s.Program.Main()

If i am fast enough i come in the start-screen (which is really nice ^^):

if i click on the Pictures HUB the following exception comes up:

ArgumentOutOfRangeException
i cant read more... srry... HD2 freezes...

if i go right to the "program launcher" there comes another MessageBox with the text None-English and then it moves back to the main-screen and then there comes the same exception like the first one if i am not fast enough to close the MessageBox...

i dont know if this is a bug, but if i click at people there comes another exception which closes too fast to see which it is...

i think these are the most exceptions i got...

ill test it and post anything here...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
manage to work

i had manage to use my windowsmobilestandard device by being able to add a cursor key to your windowsmobile7 app you made its awsome.but still trying to make the cursor mouse respond better but im getting there.do this on samsungjack.will show you a photo of it
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Alright, I think the problem is the modal MessageBox screwing up some of the rendering. Once your on the main screen, can you double-click on the right edge, and edit the picture path to stop this error?

The other ArgumentOutOfRange exception is because the pictures hub has no pictures in it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oberoth:
after i played in the settings the pictures are showing find when i click the pictures HUB but they are not displayed in the Mainscreen...

another bug in the lockscreen:

if i put my finger down and move it a little bit to the top the lockscreen os out... also if i dont move my finger on the top edge...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Strange. I'd try restarting the app, and if that doesn't work, I'll get it patched for the next build.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
programs

what programs are u using to make this app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Oberoth:
what i see (and if i see this only because of the exception text ^^) he make this program with visual studio (2005 or 2008)...

it is .NET devolopement i think...

the WebBrowser element looks like this ^^
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
The app is written in C#.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
hmm

you may need to add a cursor button to navigate threw the apps much better
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
feedback: lockscreen unlocks by sliding the screen in any direction, not only upwards..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rajivshahi:
Looks really good ... thanx :D:D:D:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] techfellow:
Works on my Verizon omnia i910 with a custom 6.5.x rom. Only problem is the live tiles are blank.

I like what you are doing, keep the updates coming, hope my feedback helps.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
pic on samsung jack

samsung jack using wm7 creation from jaxbot
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
features

you need a mouse cursor to navigate better.Just like the computer have to navigate around,need a other improvements but good work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NoSecks:
VERY nice work

keep up the thing!!

i'd like to get / test a beta soon :D

working fine on my HD2 (see specs in my signiture)

things to mention:

- if u adding the correct pictures path in settings, the album pictures are working great, but not in the right size (theyre kinda stretched and squeezed)

- also the "poeple" hub works quite nice- it automatic shows pictures inside of the "hub" of my fav. contacts (but 2 of those 3 shown pictues in this people hub, are always the same (only 1 is changing randomly))

- and if ur tappint the (->) buttom to get to the right (to the program list)

maybe to add there the posibility to see and use folders too

(only .exe (programs) are shown there, no folders)

just had not much time to test more- i will do that laters.

sry for bad english, its not my native language thou =(

NICE work man :D :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Thanks for the feedback.

Yes, these are some things I'm working on, that should be included in the beta.

Glad it's working though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 7psixos:
very very nice work m8...

keep going!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
check my video and my threads on my profile

check out my profile threads about the windows mobile standard running wm7 version.but the non touch version of raxbot its not even close of being stable for non touch users but still trying to figure all the kinks im making for it.oh and to see the video you would have to go to my threads to get the information to get there .heres the profile name to see the video its TeckPocket4Phones i hope u like it.plz comment and rate
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] talipo:
Multilanguage ?:o
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nileet1:
ok now with this version works on my LG GM750, but some application crashes and the photos of pictures doesnt show.

but good job
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NoSecks:
applications are crashing, if your application path

(for example "\storage card\Program X\X.exe" ) isnt the correct one

change / fix that in the settings of WP7S and it should work ^^

same with pictures

atleast that helped at my HD2 :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 7psixos:
i belevie that is a early demo..i think its better not to have crazy expectecions,,

very good work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] markthomson1404:
Good Stuff

havebeen waiting for something like this since i saw windows 7 but this has come out so much faster than i expected. Good work and keep it up.Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] noniwww:
wm 7

i dont like! very ugly
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] homerwasa:
Way to intensive for my LG incite works but not well.

I'll stick with Theming 6.5 for the time being.

Don't give up your on to something. Great progress for such a short time.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] perern:
screw this project.

wait for this instead: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5758242#post5758242
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] :
you dont have to be rude, some people around here are trying very hard and give up on their free time to offer us something that we cannot do ourselves.

jaxbot has made a terrific work so far and he did it from scratch. the link u are giving is a wad skin which requires less than 1/4 of the amount of work jaxbot is trying to do.

just have a little more respect to the people working hard for everyone and share their work with us for free.

we should above all be civilized.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 2zani:
Oh please go away retard, not everyone use wad and TS are doing a way greater job.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Good to see some faithful people still :)

It's true, the WAD2 theme is much faster.

But, there's a lot it can't do, for example, link up with Facebook.

However, some pretty major tests are coming up at school and I won't have a lot of time to work on it for the next few days, but I assure you the beta is coming and you'll all like it :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hendrixus:
Wash you mouth!

You need wisbar for this!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5758242#post5758242

Thanks Jaxbot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Looks like the competition is really heating up:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/windows-phone-7-series-themes-for-winmo-abound-in-dev-forums/

I think it's nice to have competition, and LeSScro did a pretty good job with the animations.

I'll see if I can one up this with the beta release.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
ijacko

i know it really is.so many people are making one like me and other
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
sndswm7

if you want to stay on top you need to least put up another update to keep people interest in you app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bigfoune:
congratulation it work perfectly on omnia i 900 thx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Since there's been a lot about lately regarding the animations (I actually have deleted some of the comments on the video of the more nasty nature), I'd like to update you.

I'm not ready to post a video, but the beta is coming along nicely, and I've completely redone the animations.

I think you'll like it when you see it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julian2596:
jdj

wait are you using visual studio express 2008 or u using the whole version of visualstudio.did you ever heard of sharpdeveloper if you did can i use it for windowsmobile
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] happyyaya:
Cheer !!

I will wating for this cab.

If you've done this project, it will be useful for old PDA user.

:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lesscro:
i follow your dev Jaxbot...

Keep it up ! Good Work ! Don't stop...

You can make better than mine because i purpose only graphics but you provide a real application...

If you need help... i can help you too... :o
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Thanks! Yes, I looked at your video and was greatly impressed at the artwork/transitions, nice work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sleze:
Works on the Tilt 2

As others have said, the animations are slow and the app is buggy but it shows great promise. Hopefully when it is finished it will be good enough to replace my need for a real WM7 phone.

Keep up the good work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ray_f:
this is so cool man! keep up the good work! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Casey_boy:
Thanks for this app :)

I look forward to the development.

Some feedback - when modifying the settings; the text entry in the HTC HD2 is very difficult. The keyboard covers the text fields and, for some reason, the keyboard just shuts off.

Also, in the HTC HD2 the default "Text" tile leads to Windows Messaging (i.e. emails) rather than the text manager (I know HTC use a different text manager and that this setting can be changed).

I have noticed other bugs but can't quite remember/reproduce them. perhaps they will be fixed in the beta anyway.

Thank you for your project and I will follow with great anticipation :)

Casey
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll look into the keyboard issue.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hixer:
i just used for QVGA , it working not perfect , maybe my ppc so slow or something wrong ;d
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Casey_boy:
Thanks :)

Also, when I click save, the screen reverts to the homepage but the keyboard stays onscreen.

For HTC HD2 users, you need to change the "Text" setting to Messaging_Client.exe and your texts should work now.

I can't seem to get my pictures working. I am trying to use a path on my memory card and all seems correct but no photos are showing...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] elshur:
beautiful, continuous on this way ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
I know I've been quiet, but I've been doing lots of work behind the scenes.

It's not ready, but I should have it near-done by next week.

In the meantime, I need testers. I'm looking for:

1) New-ish devices (VGA/WVGA only)

2) Able to test things out and give me detailed feedback/error reports

3) Know that this is for testing, not for playing around with an unreleased theme.

If you're interested, send me a PM with your device, current rom, etc. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Casey_boy:
Hi Jaxbox,

I've sent you a PM - so hopefully I'll be able to help you out... but do you think you could possibly post a new screenie or video for us to see?

Cheers,

Casey
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Yes I got your PM, thanks.

The beta is not ready, as a couple of things have come up, so I'm working fast as I can to fix these issues.

Once I get some things sorted out, I'll get a video out for you guys to see.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Alright, the BETA is almost ready (few more hours, I think).

Those who PM'd me will be seeing it shortly, and after I get feedback from them, I'll post a public beta version (and video!).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lesscro:
be waiting to watch the baby !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Alright, no more testers are needed.

I'm getting feedback from the current testers and once it's perfected (hopefully later this week), I'll get the beta released to public :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lesscro:
if you need help with graphics, tell me...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wess786:
Do you know when it'll be released? I'm so excited ^^.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Not sure, but hopefully next week :)

There's lots of testing to do, etc.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] narxda:
Thanks again for the app.

Have tested on my Toshiba TG01

OK

at startup I have a message box telling:"If not English .NET3.5 go to settings"

I get the UI but not the pictures and when trying to reach "menu_settings" I get an error

I have a french WM6.5
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
You get an error when double-tapping?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bigfoune:
de

i tried your cab on i 900 omnia ..it's good but slow.congrats
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jagan2:
Hello jaxbot,

Thanks for making this ui it looks good in qvga but u knw its too laggy i have tested this on a 201mhz processor and after 2 min it crashed can you plz improve this make it speedy common its just static.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Actually, it's not static, and that's why it runs slow on some devices. The animation speeds have been boosted up, but take note that it constantly is updating live tiles, pulling in pictures, and some other stuff (that isn't in the current release).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vn1minh:
It is nice and interesting to read through this thread. I was thinking about creating something like this myself but now i'll wait for your work instead :p.

One suggestion to improve the animation, you should pause all other threads and give the animation thread all resources while animation is active ;).

Keep up the good work man
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Yeah, the new animation looks 300% better than the one in the current version. You'll see! (sometime this weekend it should be out!)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] orlandojumpoff:
hey jaxbot, i hope this isn't your theme on this weak sauce site linked in this thread without any credit or mention: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=645389
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Yes, that is without a doubt my CAB file. Don't really like it when people don't cite sources or credit, because then updates never make it through. That, and I've put hard work into this.

Thanks for the tip, orlandojumpoff.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] DaveTheTytnIIGuy:
Another one of his threads here. Zarpy (formerly krensis) has always been a bit strange, so I'm not terribly surprised. XDA has had problems with him in the past.

Otherwise, thanks for making this, it's really quite promising! This is one of those nice projects which make me love XDA a little more
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jaxbot:
Sounds like he wants to advertise his site using XDA developers. I honestly don't mind people posting my app elsewhere, so long as they give credit.

Oh well, I'll let the mods handle this and get back to testing the beta :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] orlandojumpoff:
he posted it here too on ppcgeeks, http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=113800

he's the most annoying user i've eever encountered on any forum. zarpy, krenisis or whatever handle he goes by, you can always spot him by his crazy antics. Trying to sell yet another site on xda/ppcgeeks once again...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vn1minh:
Seems like he wants credit from someone elses' work. He even put the app screenshot as his avatar as if he created it :eek: