Can anyone provide advice/tool/pointers on how to go about making a dictionary for PPC.
I'd like to have a langauge translation dictionary that I can use on my PPC (I-Mate Jam). I'd prefer to buy one for PPC (as I had on Palm), but the particular langauge pair I want is not available (at least not with any decent sized lexicon) on the PPC platform in any decent size.
I have a very good of a langauge dictionary on that pair as a Windows XP program (Ultralingua, specifically). So I guess that means by inference I've got a word database sitting there in its lexicon file (.uld format, but seems to be just a grabled looking text file when i open it with notepad).
So I'd like to take that lexicon that I have sitting, and create a dictionary database file which I can utilize on an existing PPC dictionary program - or even just a generic PPC reader with dictionary capability.
Can anyone give me some advice on how to do this for myself?
- what tools/programs do I need to look for?
- what do I need to do to execute this?
Any advice is helpful. Thanks!
it's not really that simple here are some posts about it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8231&highlight=dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=15059&highlight=dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=12721&highlight=dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=9191&highlight=dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=15875&highlight=dictionary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=3839&highlight=dictionary
I'm not talking about adding word to T9 or something like that. I'm learning another language and I use my phone/PDA as a portable dictionary when I am reading foreign publications for practice.
In other words, what I am talking about is taking a 20-30,000 word datanbase from a Windows OS program, grad the words and index table and then port that over to a form at which can be ready by a PPC reader ri dictionary of some sort.
i know as it says in the links then
you should be able to change the pocketword dic
but outlook use a different one and i havent heard about
anybody being able to change it
of cause there are links to 3th party programs in some of the posts
maybe they can
Just looking at a FreeCab website and came across this:
- DM Dictionary 4.0.1
(Added: 08.09.04)
http://dmdictionary.sourceforge.net/index.php?pageid=4
(Allows you to use a simple text file (.txt) to find
the translation of every word you need. It finds
a word in 3 seconds on a file with 11'000 words)
ARM: DM_Dictionary_ARM_4_0_1.zip (419KB)
MIPS: DM_Dictionary_Mips_4_0_1.zip (582KB)
SH3: DM_Dictionary_SH3_4_0_1.zip (464KB)
Language Files:
http://dmdictionary.sourceforge.net/index.php?pageid=4
This thread is meant to aid people in learning how to change the virtual keyboard layout in PPC2003SE. This is useful for people who upgraded to a WWE rom and still want to write text in their own language. In my case I need the Ñ character since I am spanish.
We are not dealing with the problem of the hardware keyboard layouts in Blue Angel units, as that is already solved in other threads.
So far my knowledge about this matter is that you can only change the layout using the Resco Keyboard Pro application.
Does anybody know of any simpler and cheaper way? (For example a CAB file)
Regards.
well it cant be that hard to do because
this program which does scandinavian keylayout have been free from day 1
http://www.idedata.no/support/support.asp?ID=195
Hi all,
It is for quite some time now that i am looking for a hebrew localization pack for my Universal and apparently there is no cheep solution for that. (well there is a 130$ one but it is too expensive for me...) .
I've searched the net for a cheep solution but it seems that all software companies that develop these kind of localization do not know all about Hebrew and thus i get a software that write in mirror like way and some more little things (like no hebrew Email/sms support, no hebrew on PIE etc...).
all i want is to be able to send/recieve emails/sms and have the hebrew keboard layout (in addition to the english one) so that i can write documents or sms/emails (PIE is less important to me ) - in the right hebrew direction (right to left).
I am looking for someone able to give me some guidelines on how to start this project of hebrew localization - if i will finnish this, i will share it freely. i look for no profit.
thank you all who can help me.
hebrew
best solution: http://www.eyron.net/
(1 week try for free).
works perfect with my qtek 9000
even cheaper:
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=5498
you might also try: P.D.A.C. which also has Hebrew for mobile devices (the site is: http://www.wince.co.il/). BTW - I bought it for approx. 230-50 shekels (shop was cheaper than the site!)
Although I have to add that I actually had it installed by Handy (mobile devices shop in Tel Aviv) - who are pretty experienced with Hebrew on mobile devices, but it didn't work well (mirror hebrew, IMEI # disappeared...), when I had to reinstall it after a Hard Reset of my device - so eventually I got a refund.
I am told that Eyron works much the same way (i.e. there is no real difference between the two), but the PDAC support team are considered more responsive; which I experienced 1st hand: when I tried to install the eyron trial, I wanted to ask them a couple of technical questions - I did so in a couple of emails - but NEVER received any reply back.
bottom line is I have no definitive answer as to which prog. to use. Another factor may be th ROM you use on the device. After I update mine I'll attempt this again... write here if you have any new info.
well,
Thank you Magicuser and techdot,
I did try Eyron's UI but it took me too many hardresets and i also had to speak to their support by phone untill they found a version that worked on my XDA EXEC. bottom line - they are too expensive and the software made my device slower...
I also have been in contact with PDAC but they do not have an evaluation software, their reply to me said that if i wish i can come to their offices, have them install their software on my device but soon as i leave they would hardreset (!!!) my device to get it all off....personaly i'm against this as i think i should have the possibility to evaluate before i buy.
I did make a mistake with Ectaco language support - i bought it befor i evaluated it properly and now i have problems with them - the hebrew keyboard dont seem to load up, i have no hebrew on sms/emails (send or recieve) and i also have no hebrew on PIE...
this why i am looking for my own solution for a minimal hebrew support (keyboard, sms/emai send/recieve, PIE - in good and not mirrorized right to left way)...
I bought the PDAC solution for my MioA201 (WM5) and it works very well, although it has an over complex security installation routine.
I have not tried it on the Exec. If you tell PDAC what PDA you have and ask them if they would refund if it doesn't work. I am sure they would respond +vely to this
rgds
The thing is, i would like to try it befor i decide do pay money for it.
and i think 250NIS is too much for a rather simple feature (heberw keyboard, send/recieve hebrew sms/email and optional hebrew support for PIE), which i dont understand why Microsoft does not provide for free (like when you buy win XP for desktop pc).
the other alternative is you find a hebrew firmware upgrade for the exec. There is one for the Typhoon, but not sure about the Universal. Cellcom support HTC products and they might have a hebrew firmware so you should call them, but I have not heard about it. Its all a case of supply and demand, there is probably not a critical mass of Universal users in Israel for HTC to bother. I know there is a critical mass for the Typhoon and Hebrew firmware is available.
The useful thing about PDAC is that if you buy a new PDA you can transfer the software. Whereas if it was firmware you would have to start the hunt again. It is frustrating that they don't have a trial version. Although I think the asking cost is quite low for this type of software.
rgds
colonel said:
the other alternative is you find a hebrew firmware upgrade for the exec. There is one for the Typhoon, but not sure about the Universal.
rgds
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Any idea where can I find this hebrew firmware for the Typhoon?
Thanks!
I am also looking for a simple hebrew test support. My Brother lives in Israel ,and he got hold of version 5 of Eyron, and installed it on an MDA Vario (which I gave him for his b-Day) and he says it works but slows the system down.
I beleive that with Windows Mobile 2003 all you had to do is import the Hebrew Fonts...
So if anyone comes up with a solution I would much oblige
I shall also see If I can get hold of the Hebrew support my BRO is using, but the software is cracked so I am not sure I will be allowed to post that here. ????Moderator??
Yol said:
The thing is, i would like to try it befor i decide do pay money for it.
and i think 250NIS is too much for a rather simple feature (heberw keyboard, send/recieve hebrew sms/email and optional hebrew support for PIE), which i dont understand why Microsoft does not provide for free (like when you buy win XP for desktop pc).
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While this does appear like a simple feature to ask for, It implies that the Operating System (Or layered service) should inherently support bi-directional text display, as well as bi-directional Input.
BTW: AFAIK, starting from WM6 (OS 5.2.317 & up) the OS uses Unicode Fonts, so hebrew IS displayed without any third party software needed.
ChesWiz said:
While this does appear like a simple feature to ask for, It implies that the Operating System (Or layered service) should inherently support bi-directional text display, as well as bi-directional Input.
BTW: AFAIK, starting from WM6 (OS 5.2.317 & up) the OS uses Unicode Fonts, so hebrew IS displayed without any third party software needed.
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yeah, but it's displayed backwards - no bidi suport.
Dear developer people,
I would be happy to translate strings of any software into Hebrew so as to make the software friendlier for Israeli people
I have a Universal with WM6 ROMS (which I change when something nice comes out).
Contact me, I'm happy to assist!
--Summoner
I think there would be a problem with text direction for many programs (many programs are made only considering left-to-right text)... it probably would not be a problem for something where there is fixed text but anything with input to display would have trouble without right-to-left support...
Hey WandrerX,
Firstly, there is RTL support via 3 solutions for the OS which can be purchased.
Addiotionally - just by installing a hebrew font it is possible to show hebrew on the screen (I use cour.ttf in my windows directory).
I am offering to translate and debug all the strings so applications can have a hebrew interface, thus making them more popular in Israel.
No-body interested?
--summoner
I am using english wm6 rom and I can hardly find any t9 input method, which is the stroke input method in many chinese mobile device, for this version of windows mobile.
i prefer neither cd-star nor monster coz they are not stable and slow down the system. is there any stand alone SIP cab file available?
Hi, I was looking around and finally found this:
http://blog.g4team.com/?page_id=339
It is by far, the best that I've seen in terms of providing the ability to read Chinese Traditional, Simplified, and Japanese as well as inputting those languages. No registry tweaking necessary as Leies has already packed everything you need into cabs.
Be warned though, the "Enlarge Start Menu" utility will not work with it.
Specifically,
http://blog.g4team.com/?p=64
this will give you keyboard support for chinese input. No need for T9 when you have full keyboard available.