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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] roisagi:
graet idea and great app!!

please continue development

thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wahaj123:
Thanks

This is just what I needed..very badly.

I miss the physical DPad on my previous Himalaya...Some games like NFS used the accelerator as well as touch controls, which I felt could be utilized in other apps as well.

Many thanx. Plz continue to develop/improve. I'll try it and give my inputs soon.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Elodie:
Really nice job

And +1 for transparency
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GeitjeG:
Thanks! I really miss the d-pad on my HD2.

-Would be great if you can add long-press functions as well

-And if it remembers last position would be nice
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kuzibri:
Very nice work!! I support the transparency and round edges. What also would be nice if it was a little bit smaller, now takes up a lot of screen space.

For those who want to use it, but do not need it to be constantly on the screen: map it to a hard/software key.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bkf1:
Wouldn't be better to place all buttons in one line? Like this:

Also it would be nice to set some transparency...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] anthnhlt:
+1 for transparency; I guess if you ever seen how the d pad is when playing games on the iphone. that would be nice.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armenh72:
Very good application. I would also suggest a possibility to have left and right arrows at the left and right borders of the screen, so that users won't be constantly looking where to hit when playing action games requiring d-pad.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
That's simply what almost every non-physical keyboard user DREAM !!

KEEP IT ON PLZ !!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bkf1:
I think the best solution would be make layouts switchable ;) One layout for games, one for apps requiring D-Pad to control etc.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
Hey!

About suggestion ;)

Maybe a key to show/hide keyboard, because on some programs, it's an important missing key...

And why not, combinating it with this ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=552947

Thank you for your work !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] steve austin:
GREAT Idea. I wish that HTC would have put on on the HD2. I know they are trying to drive us to buy their patented stylus, but I miss a d-pad. Please continue (and the transparent mode would be nice).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
changing the images to transparent is pretty easy. If anyone can provide me with bmp files (I can't do it with png) that are transparent I can insert them into the exe (I tested it and it works). I don't want to step on the devs toes at all so if this is out of line I won't do it but otherwise, if someone wants to the original bmps are attached. I tried to make them transparrent but I don't know how to - they're just slightly lighter:) Paint.Net may not be the best tool for this:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] makind1:
BMPs can’t be transparent, i did make gifs from your images with transparency. If they help i can make some better looking :-)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] queer~dude:
Very nice

would this app work on HTC HD(Blackstone)...?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FInixNOver:
This one looks very promising.

If I can, I’d like to give my 2 cents on this...

I think the layout is great, as it really mimics a true Dpad.

Some ideas for improvement:

1. Settings panel to do the following:

a. Set the Dpad to appear by pressing or long pressing a Hardware key, or…

b. Set the Dpad to close/minimize to an icon in the task bar (maybe??!!...), when it’s not in use. By pressing the task bar icon, the Dpad would appear again. This option would be an alternative to option (a).

c. The ability to set a level of transparency, so the user can see what’s being covered by the Dpad

d. For those that don’t quite fancy the current layout, maybe give the option to choose between some predetermined layouts and/or enable a custom layout.
​

2. The ability to skin the Dpad

On a further note, I think that having a separate settings application would help on keeping the use of CPU resources and battery usage on a low level.

Keep in mind that these are not demands or requests; they’re just some ideas that popped into my mind when I started reading the thread.

This one will certainly be on my must have apps list!!

Thank you for coming up with it in the first place!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
I'm using reshacker to change the files in the .exe and the only option I have is bmp images. I tried to take a png and rename it to bmp and it wouldn't let me use it. We may have to wait for the dev on this one if it's possible. If anyone knows how to make a bmp have a different shape maybe that will help. In toher words, can a BMP be in the shape of an arrow and not a square box? Then at least there's only a small area that's not transparent.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] noname81:
There is no easy and performant way to make an overlay transparent in wm. The best option is using DD and color keying. I used this technique for LMTs dpad/multitouch gamepad. See this screenshot:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=629263&page=27 (post 266)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
actually, BMP's can be transparent.

a lot of applications however don't support loading/saving the transparency in bmp's
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MDA_newbie:
Thank you for the nice app. Is it possible to make the D-pad similair to Toshiba TG01:

Thanx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] more_pizza:
Thank you all for the feedback and for the great ideas!

I made some changes:

- the application stores the last position on the screen (Registry-based)

- the application handles continuous pressing on the directional buttons and send messages accordingly.

Attached is the latest version:

View attachment 305517

I also updated the first post.

Future work includes:

- interface improvements (transparent images/skins)

- an application settings window

- code optimization

Thank you again!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Nagrom Nniuq:
Very nice. I look forward to testing this.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vk dharmika:
Hi more_pizza, is there a version for QVGA device? I tried on my HTC Mega but it take too much screen area..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GeitjeG:
Thanks for your quick update. I will use it a lot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mjjhamed:
thanks for this great app

it's very usefull for me
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] emwdava:
0.2 works really well. I have one feature request to add.

The tapping speed is to slow. If I tap the screen 4 times in a fast pace only 2-3 taps are registered in vdpad. Can you decrease the time between taps?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] simon1234567:
great job！ it work well on my i8000 :D:D but it have shadow when moved quickly:) hope u can fix it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jsisson:
Just wanted to say thanks. I have tried several others and this one works the best, at least for me. Can finally use Pocket Informant again like I was use to. Ideas about transparency, different layouts, etc. are great but funtionality is excellent right now. Thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dwallersv:
That's an improvement, but I would vote for getting rid of the background entirely, and simply have the graphics consist of just the line-drawn arrows (so they're also transparent inside -- no fill). Make the alpha-blending of the graphics configurable.

This would make it very unobtrusive, and easy to use overlayed on the display. Here's what I have in mind:

The v-dpad can be moved on the screen by simply pressing and dragging any button.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
Love the both : Toshiba and your idea :)

Just make what fit the best ! So great idea man !!!

Keep up the great work :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alaamac199:
Thanks for the D-Pad man .. It's really useful ..

and I have a suggestion for you ..

Since many Java Apps don't support touch screens .. adding softkeys to the D-Pad will be a good idea I guess !!

Keep up the hard work ..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vn1minh:
very nice app man. Keep up the great work ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GLO:
Thanks more_pizza for the app,

I also think dwallersv suggestion would be a great update!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] philosophy72:
@dwallersv

your taskbar! NICE. how can i get?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FInixNOver:
Any progress on this very useful app?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Brau0303:
My 2 Cents

+1 on this and an additional suggestion, make it a Tap, Hold (on the center), Then Drag. (Or possibly an action menu with move as an option) something like thiat may prevent un-intended movement actions during normal use.

Cheers, looks like a nice app, going to try this on my HD2.

BR
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] terminal 7:
love it

hi,

Love this app, the only thing i would like is to skin it and have a small and large size option.

joystick - trackpad - D.pad - whichever is always useful, the HD2 hasnt got one and this certainly helps that situation in some apps.

assigning it to my long press call key button now !

.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cyberazor:
Very nice, and UP & DOWN are needed.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] terminal 7:
????

hey?? do you mean somehow that left and right arent then ?? :confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
Less needed maybe ^^
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pedrovay2003:
I just wanted to say that you're my favorite person ever right now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BeerChameleon:
WOW Awesome !!!!

This thing ive been waiting for forever ive tried many g sensor dpads and they dont cut it this is very cool and i just wish it was a tab it smaller im trying to play chips challenge on my tp2 and the top arrow is slightly cut off other wise its perfect thanks cant wait for further development :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BeerChameleon:
I would also like this and the option to change the transparency for certain older apps that go on top of everything

love this though this is not leaving my tp2 ever :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] atlaswing:
^ that's where xTask comes in for devices like the HD & HD2 where there're no hardware buttons to spare.

I set the vdpad to an xTask shortcut, and can now recall vdpad in any program with xTask xHook taskbar icon shortcut

Thanks to xda frontpage taskmanager comparison, I just discovered xTask and am using it to replace wkTasks, and this is the perfect combination. e.g. for TCPMP on an HD2, i can now use xTask to pull up the vDpad for volume up down FFW RW etc.

link to xTask: http://www.xda-developers.com/windows-mobile/xtask-finger-friendly-and-powerful-task-manager/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ypsmav:
Dump of the Dpad (called Flexipad) from TG01

Thanks to arag0n85, the attached dump of the Flexipad.

You may use it for your development, specially the graphics, or maybe someone can create a cab from this that work on all Wvga devices.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
That's great !

Hope he can use it :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] djet:
[delete it]
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khaeid:
great

I love it, maped it to "Volume down long press" button in my HD2, and when i don't want it i simply close it, ofcourse better graphics are more than welcomed, but is there another similar applications?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Riverplace:
Thank You!

Thank you very much for this app! :) Count me as another vote for transparency.

I also love bkf1's idea for the arrows to be one line across the bottom. I'll be using this with an old scripture reader so the more of the text I can see the better. I"m looking forward to seeing if I can read the text through the arrows. I've got to keep up with the iPhone next to me at church!

This works on my HD2 and I'll be trying it out on my husbands Touch2 (QVGA).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] duke911:
Man...this is very promising :D

I tried it on my HD2 (T mobile) and it works fine, but I see some dragging effect if used while another application is running

I tried with Kevtris, and it works really well, however, it did not work Worms World Party :(

take alook at this keypad (it's for Omnia 2)

original thread

http://www.samsung-omnia.org/software-development-b47/worms-world-party-keypad-emulator/

this one sadly does not work on the HD2 :(

it would be great if you can create such thing :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] julio77:
Very good application !

Add nice gfx like Toshiba Virtual Pad and you will be the best !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] frmariam:
Needs multitouch on resistive screens devices :)

Diagonals are also an idea... Better yet make if customizable as for gfx, size, number and function of buttons (like MorphGear). Somewhat of a semi-transparent, floating, dragable gamepad/sip.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Ross202:
Hi khaeid, I'm keen to use the vdap but the lonly key I've been able to find remapping for is the "Long Send Key Press". What did you use to remap the "Volume down long press key"? Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khaeid:
AE Button Plus

Nice mapping application with nice task manager and menu
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] unpocolocos:
Really Amazing!

Only a pair of suggestions:

-Could you improve it for QVGA Devices (such as HTC Mega)???

-Could you add Right and Left Softkeys (for Non-Touchscreen Java Games)???

Keep on!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] HRQ.SLV:
Also my wish! :D

Great work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
If you aren't going to update, can you share your source to an other dev?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] FiredFox:
Brilliant. I could term you a saviour! I suggest you open source this so that the community can contribute. Transparency is a must since it overlaps with the application. Please continue development!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] PhilGood06:
That's a great idea, thanks ^^

Is there any way to make it work with Flash games ran with FlashLite ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tonyk:
i'd like that very much too. i want to use it playing flash games but it does not works in all games.

anyway it's a very nice job and we thank you :)

continue making it better and better !!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Nafi33:
Yeah that's why I'm here too:D

Please can you update so we can use it with flash lite?

Or is there any other d-pad we could use?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ayama51:
can't it be transparent

it is wonderful, specially with my HD2.

but one suggestion for the developer. I thought if it had a level of transparency that would have made this application most wanted for every one. hope you guys get a way out for it.

:):):)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
Amazing application!

Thank you very much.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tripleA:
great job

Thanks man. just started using and it works pretty well

it makes going through mail and deleting a much easier job :)

you are D man ;)

i cant wait for the next release :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] firelion:
I like this app. Can U make it transparent. Then I think it will be easier to use.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lostshadows1333:
+1 transparent

+1 for transparent...qvga too...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
It looks like the DEV isn't intersted in this app anymore :( ...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tundra84:
Aw man...

I hope not cause this is a great app with a lot of potential, so far it's been great
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
At least, would be cool if he share his codesource, like that someone could improve it...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AndyDavidson:
This program is great, many thanks to more_pizza.

I totally missed my D-Pad when I got my Touch Pro 2 back in December, it was like I was missing a thumb!

I couldn't believe why HTC decided not to include one - but ironically I've got used to it now, and I now prefer this on-screen version to any hardward one!

I wanted to change the graphics of the original version, so with Resource Hacker and some screen images of HTC keypads, I've changed it so it's more HTC like! Screenshots attached showing it with Inbox and Tasks.

I've set Rhodium Keyboard Controller to map this d-pad to a triple click of the windows button. So 3 presses in any program and this d-pad pops up! Works on the today screen too and works great with TodayAgenda there too.

Also attached is dpad.zip - this is a zipped version of the modified original exe file. Simply install the original then replace the original dpad.exe with the one in the attached zip file, and you'll have the updated graphics. Or just replace the orginal if you've already got it installed.

If more_pizza (d-pad's developer) doesnt like me putting this here, or if the HTC graphics cause XDA any problems, please let me know and it'll be down asap. Otherwise i thought it might help a few people out there.

Have Fun,

Cheers,

Andy.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] azvato:
will give it a try cuz i heard this app comes n handy!... TIA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joshzzz2001:
perfect skin for a great app, thanks!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] emwdava:
I replaced the original exe in the cab with the one posted by AndyDavidson.

Cab with new graphics online below.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Heart1010:
Can you explain in detail how you "map this with triple click of which button"?! How to do/set that?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] momyc:
Ditto here also !!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dreamcatch:
Thanks for the cab!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Luggruff:
is it possible to make ONE button with a desired key mapped to it? (I have no clue when it comes to either programming or mapping)

i really need spacebutton (i think it's space, i have no computer to test with) to reload in "xiaoxiao fight no. 4" flash-game (and for the function in other games it could be cool if you can design on-screen-buttons by desire and simply choose wich key to assign them.. in some sort of interface......)

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] geralt:
Emwdava, thank you for the cab with new graphic.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] emwdava:
NP!

I can't program at all so I'm glad I could contribute at all :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Zepiii:
Really better with the manila graphics !

Thank you !!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] p0peye:
more_pizza,

thanks for this great app.

I hope the reason for your silence is you being on vacation, and not quiting this project :)

+1 to transparency (dwallersv idea is verry nice - post 20)

+1 to choose: "+" button alignment or "-" (in linea at the bottom) - for better screen preview when reading etc...

thanks to AndyDavidson, emwdava and others, too...

FInixNOver in post #37 had nice ideas, and I agree with him on:

"Keep in mind that these are not demands or requests; they’re just some ideas that popped into my mind when I started reading the thread.

This one will certainly be on my must have apps list!!"

Thank you for coming up with it in the first place!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dr. Batata:
Great App! suggestion!

This is a super great app!.. it comes in handy with certain app that are not touch friendly..

my suggestion is: what do you think about adding an option menu where you can select certain apps that you want to associate the virtual D-Pad with? meaning that once you launch that particular (non-finger-friendly) app the d-pad will launch automatically with it.. something similar to how 'Zoomer app' integration is..

what do u think?.. now for me that sounds like the ultimate perfection!!

keep up the good work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zinconnu:
VGA version soon? :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Master_H:
Thanks to more_pizza for the cool deelopment and to the others for the modification. This really is a great application, thanks a lot! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ckinwing:
yes i also want exactly the same way it works

cheer up!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] swaters3:
does anyone have the problem where the dpad is stuck at the top of the screen on tp2 and cant get it to move? I ve had an apache running 6.5 and using spb mobile shell. I finally upgraded even though there was no joystick hoping the virtual dpad would work.

Thanks

steve
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] swaters3:
I figured out how to move it sorry. I am trying to map to a hardware button. Being that that the official 6.5 from sprint only allows you to map the send key with a long press which I need for task manager. I tried AEB but it doesnt work on the TP2. Is there another program to reassign hardware buttons? Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

Thanks

Steve
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Knucklessg1:
problems?

I open the program, but it doesn't show up, it runs in the background, i only got it to work once, and then it opens and runs, but it doesnt SHOW on the screen anywhere. maybe a problem? rotating screen possibly?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] moxadrian:
thank you very much for this app and as a suggestion if you could make it look like the controls in Prince of Persia whould be wonderfull.Thank you again for your work
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hahahh:
Hi. frirends. Here is a QVGA version of VDPAD 0.2

enjoy..

thank more_pizza
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ~~Tito~~:
Can you make it have the ability register 2 presses at the same time? For us HD2 users? Maybe a swipe to the left in the area that it was last at activates the D-Pad and a swipe to the right closes it?

Also, I know I am asking too much, but later on can you make it Manilla styled?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] atlaswing:
You can bring up the virtual DPAD with a one-inch-swipe anytime and anywhere when the taskbar is visible using an xTask shortcut. see link in my previous post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6207373&postcount=52

in xTask, go to its FileManager, navigate to the \Program Files\vdpad\dpad.exe file, long-press on that file, select assign To xHook Item (1 to 9). Once you assign an item number, go to the xTask menu settings, and assign that number to the xHook top right shortcut swipe space. xTask xHook swipes work like virtual buttons, so I've assigned swipes to DataDisconnect, BTtoggle, WiFi, Phone, CommManager, xdaShutDown, etc. all accessible from any program where the taskbar is visible.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dcviana:
First of all, hi everybody, it's my first post here in this forum.

Second, I sure hope more_pizza gives us some news soon, this is really a great piece of app and I no longer need to miss my D-Pad.

I gathered everybody's suggestion about transparent keys and softkeys for non touchscreen java apps (some WM apps needs it too, like Another World for example) and added my own, how about a full screen mode? This way you can hold your phone like a gamepad.

I have made a mockup image of how this could work, but the forum doesn't allow me to post outside links. If there is other way I can show you the image please let me know.

Anyway, thanks more_pizza for this great app and thanks everybody for the modifications, the QVGA version worked like a charm for me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] XenSA:
can anyone please tell me where this program remembers the settings in the registry, i have moved the cursor offscreen and cannot reset it i have tried unistall and deleted and reg entries please help
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] XenSA:
pls pls

can anyone help with the reg keys for the remembered position of this vdpad please...

thank u
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AndyDavidson:
Hello,

On my TP2 it's at:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PoL\vdpad

With 2 values there; X and Y.

I'm guessing X is the location in pixels from the left edge of screen, Y being the location for the top of the screen.

As it only has one set of these figures, it's possible to have a location that's visible in portrait view, but is hidden 'off-screen' in landscape.

If you can't see it in landscape view, switch to portrait and it'll probably re-appear (same works if hidden in portrait, switch to landscape etc).

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Andy D.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] XenSA:
thanks Andy D.

cannot believe i did not find this key [did look promise!!!!]

but it worked like a charm and all is good again