[Q] is there any software to trigger the landscape? - Touch HD General

as the title asking? any??
i would prefer a software that don't need to install and put it in the start menu
like a "landscape switch", when run it--->landscape, run it again---->normal
Cause i see some "wifi switch" and "bluetooth switch"

Hmm, can you perhaps try and explain once more what you're after?

hanlence said:
as the title asking? any??
i would prefer a software that don't need to install and put it in the start menu
like a "landscape switch", when run it--->landscape, run it again---->normal
Cause i see some "wifi switch" and "bluetooth switch"
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well i'm not sure what you want... but if you want the phone to go into landscape mode when you turn it use this program:
Gyrator2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427805

I think he's more after a toggle switch rather than auto-rotate on g-sensor
My old Hermes used to have an option that you could assign a button to "rotate clockwise" but there's no such option for Touch HD - I looked.

chaosdefinesorder said:
I think he's more after a toggle switch rather than auto-rotate on g-sensor
My old Hermes used to have an option that you could assign a button to "rotate clockwise" but there's no such option for Touch HD - I looked.
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Post #8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=458907&highlight=matterhorn

Matterhorn said:
Post #8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=458907&highlight=matterhorn
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thanks for the link, but there's no way to download the program!
Edit: finally managed to get it by googling the program name
Took until the 9th search result to actually get a working download location!
Edit 2: went to assign it with AE Button Plus and there's already an option to assign buttons to "rotate screen" and "rotate screen clockwise"

In case you don't need it for something else you could remap the long keypress on the left softkey to 'rotate screen', that way you don't have go through the menu, just a thought.

I always install PHM Key tools on every Windows Mobile device I have, an excellent piece of software, as is all PHM stuff.
There you can rotate the screen to your heart's content.
I'm sure I wrote the same app once (VJBigPhone?), but PHM Keys is better.
V

Another link where the "rotate screen" aspect of Touch HD has been discussed in detail: http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=6549

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Any way to quickly change orientation of screen?

I had a Universal until recently (too bulky, buggy, and Wizard is so much nicer!) so I now have the Wizard/O2 Xda Mini S.
On the Uni there was an icon on the Today page for changing orientation of the screen with 1-click. On the Wizard there is none, and I have to navigate through several menus in Settings to change it.
Any way to add the Universal's Today icon to the Wizard?
Or failing that, how can I add Start Menu shortcut to the 'Screen' option in Settings?
Check out phm tools keys. They have a screen rotation shortcut.
I think there are registry hacks to show the screen rotation UI icon though (WM2003 at least)
V
CJSnet said:
I had a Universal until recently (too bulky, buggy, and Wizard is so much nicer!) so I now have the Wizard/O2 Xda Mini S.
On the Uni there was an icon on the Today page for changing orientation of the screen with 1-click. On the Wizard there is none, and I have to navigate through several menus in Settings to change it.
Any way to add the Universal's Today icon to the Wizard?
Or failing that, how can I add Start Menu shortcut to the 'Screen' option in Settings?
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er...slide the keyboard out?
vijay555 said:
Check out phm tools keys. They have a screen rotation shortcut.
I think there are registry hacks to show the screen rotation UI icon though (WM2003 at least)
V
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Thanks, would really like that reg hack if anyone can find it?
EDIT: I found this for the Universal but it has no effect on my Wizard:
To change the display of the screen rotation icon in the system tray
The setting is at 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\ROTATION'
The 'HideOrientationUI' DWORD value can be set to '1' to hide the icon or '0' to show the icon
For example, to hide the screen rotation icon
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\ROTATION\HideOrientationUI = 1
wilesd said:
er...slide the keyboard out?
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CRAP! I opened this thread for the sole purpose of making that exact smart-ass response. You suck.
:? Just to clarify for those of you who don't credit me with a milligram of intellect, I wish to orientate the screen when not using the keyboard. This is a feature of WM5 and the Universal allows you to do it from the home screen, but not the Wizard.
I have however solved it by using Spb PocketPlus
CJSnet said:
:? Just to clarify for those of you who don't credit me with a milligram of intellect, I wish to orientate the screen when not using the keyboard. This is a feature of WM5 and the Universal allows you to do it from the home screen, but not the Wizard.
I have however solved it by using Spb PocketPlus
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Anyway to do it without installing pocket plus ?
Why not hook it up to one of the hardware buttons ? If you're worried about running out of buttons, you can probably install one of the button managers?
I've got '<Rotate Screen>' (built-in option in Buttons) under the 'voice call' button, and Magic ScreenShot under the same button+hold (normally 'voice memo'); I highly doubt I'll use either of those voice functions, so they fit nicely there
I just added it to mort button, but its still a key press and then a tap of the screen, would much prefer a today icon just to be tapped.
Well, maybe time for a developer to step in and make a tiny application that rotates the screen
http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/21590/1954?pf=true
and
http://www.pocketpcdn.com/articles/rotatese.html
have code examples, but no compiles (boo, hiss - why is that?)
ZeBoxx: I've done it, but PHM tools already contains very effective screen rotation icons. Find PHM Keys... assign to hardware key or shortcut or whatever. Use his or my VJTrayLaunch and stick it in the tray as well if you want... oh, mort script does this as well I think.
V
Well, there we go
And for more light-weight (are they, really? I have no idea);
270-degrees (for Wizard):
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15527
90-degrees (exact opposite side :x):
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15011
180-degrees:
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15332
PHM Keys seems to have some other neat things that I might download it for, but personally I'm happy with just having <Rotate Screen> under the 1 button (no special button managers)
off-topic: is the PHM website ever going to be back?
I have pocket plus 3 installed, so i just added 'Rotate screen left' onto the close button context menu.
Now its just a click-hold and click away - even from within a program (comes in handy when using internet explorer).

Shortcut to Screen Rotate?

Hey All:
I'd like to create a shortcut to the Screen Rotate function for when I want to use my GPS software in Landscape mode.
You know - something shorter than doing a START > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > SCREEN.
Thoughts? Can't seem to find what controls it.
I know there is a rotation shortcut in the HTC Homeplug today screen addin - but I don't want to use that otherwise and just want to pop a shortcut into iLauncher.
You can go to button settings and assign a hard button to the rotate screen function.
Of course this assumes you are willing to give up a hard button... not sure if you are from reading your post.
Have you looked at Resco Explorer? I know Resco Explorer allows you to create start menu shortcuts. Maybe you can just create a shortcut of the Rotate screen exe.
You can try AE Button Plus. It allows you to map virtually any program or function to a hard button. And you can map several things to one button because you can map to single, double, triple, and long press. I have it set to double pressing the left soft key will switch to landscape mode.
Any chance anyone knows the file for rotating the screen? Funny enough it's not named rotatescreen.exe.
For now, I used iLauncher which has a rotate screen function and assigned it to an icon on my desktop.... but it seems crazy to me no one knows where to find the file or command that does this
Ok, I'll have to give iLauncher a look. It's funny because there is a screen rotate function in the HTC Home plugin I'm using, but it rotates the screen the opposite direction that I want on my Mogul. I'll have to keep looking.
Registry Change
I have been looking to do the same thing for some time now. i found that it's a registry value so my thinking is that it must be possible to create a script or app that can change this value but i have yet to find one.
the reg key and values are:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\ROTATION]
Change the Value of "Angle" to the
dword:00000000 or dword:00000360 -> Portrait Mode
dword:00000090 -> Landscape(Right-Handed)
dword:00000180 -> Portrait Up-side Down
dword:00000270 -> Landscape (Left-Handed)
hopefully someone can come up with something from this. I'm using a touch btw but i think the reg values should be universal.
ok i found an app that will do it!!! see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=230981
it works great on my touch with WM6
for anyone interested i have since made a mortscript that will switch to and fro a little faster than rotateSE if someone wants it i can post it here.
This would be a good place for that, post away!
Grondinm said:
for anyone interested i have since made a mortscript that will switch to and fro a little faster than rotateSE if someone wants it i can post it here.
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for anyone who was looking for my screenrotate mortscript sorry for the delay in posting it. it will be posted tonight. i have been very busy/tired of late but tonight is the night. anyone who does not have mortscript can get it here MortScript
here it is. i assumed that mortscript would be installed in \program files
place the script file anywhere on your device. See Previous post for link to get mortscript.
Try this small program, just execute in device then it will rotate. no installation required.
ahbe said:
Try this small program, just execute in device then it will rotate. no installation required.
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Thanks man, works 100% nice with my HTC P3600 with WM6.1

Here's the trick to assign panel button to other exe

Only works for exe (shortcut ".lnk" won't work)
Code:
1. HKLM\Software\SonyEricsson\PanelManager\ApplicationName
2. e.g. Change it to "\..\Windows\Pie.exe"
thats just linking to another application. but its not released for windows mobile use.
jackleung said:
Only works for exe (shortcut ".lnk" won't work)
1. HKLM\Software\SonyEricsson\PanelManager\ApplicationName
2. e.g. Change it to "\..\Windows\Pie.exe"
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NICE find ! Thx alot !!!!!
It works flawlessly with Quickmenu !
So.. I got my Startmenu-Button back !
Btw: I also installed the Blackstone FM Radio Cab so no functionality is gone from my X1. The Mediapanel is nice but.... Who cares...?
DocMAX said:
thats just linking to another application. but its not released for windows mobile use.
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???
Of course it is a registry tweak and not an application ?
What am i doing wrong?
i changed the reg key to: \Windows\CommManager.exe
but it still tells me that there is no panel manager instead of opening the communication manager.
anheuer said:
What am i doing wrong?
i changed the reg key to: \Windows\CommManager.exe
but it still tells me that there is no panel manager instead of opening the communication manager.
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I made this mistake as well, it's because you've missed the most important part.
1. HKLM\Software\SonyEricsson\PanelManager\ApplicationName
2. e.g. Change it to "\..\Windows\Pie.exe"
"\..\"
You must put that at the start. I did my comm manager and has to do:
"\..\Windows\CommManagerLink.exe"
Thanks for finding this to the OP as well, been looking to get this changed for a while!
i installed one of the roms that do not have panel manager installed. this trick doesnt seem to work on the rom
im confused
cansomeone pls explain what u can achieve by changing this buttoins function other than losing acces to the panel function :S or does this simply mean u can save cpu usage
pls reply with some insight
thnx
Uh... but if you assign your panel button to something else.... then how you gonna access the panels still?
This is incase you dont use the panels.
Like me... i have had the original rom, and 2 roms here on this forum (custom)
And with every rom i had the same thing.
Having tf3d and panels will crash my phone (when i use e.g. google panel and then hit the x for panel change, then i often need to remove battery and place it again)
i rather have the tf3d then panels if i have to choose.
so thats why i use the X for a different app.
AE Button Plus
Or you could use 'AE Button Plus' it works for me flawlessly. I can assign the Panel Button to just about anything I choose.
how did you asign something to the AE button?
how do i reassign another button to run panel manager? I tried to execute /Program Files/Panel Manager/PanelManager.exe but that does not bring up the panel manager
anheuer said:
how did you asign something to the AE button?
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In AE Button Plus main screen, select FILE menu and choose ADD BUTTON and the dialog box that pops up is waiting for you to press a hardware button...
Press the X-PANEL button (which will probably launch panel manager if it's installed, no matter close that down) it will then allow you to press in the dialog box 'ADD KEY' and also shows you the Key code...
The key code will be next to the newly created button in the list for you to assign to whateve you like.
fotoingo said:
NICE find ! Thx alot !!!!!
It works flawlessly with Quickmenu !
So.. I got my Startmenu-Button back !
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how did you do this? i want panel button remapped to start menu but i cant seem to figure it out there is no startmenu.exe in windows file??? what is the file called?
thanks
he uses QuickMenu 2.7 as a replacement start menu.
patterns said:
how did you do this? i want panel button remapped to start menu but i cant seem to figure it out there is no startmenu.exe in windows file??? what is the file called?
thanks
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Yeah, assign Quickmenu.exe to the panel button and you get a "startmenu" button. Search for Quickmenu 2.7 around the forum....
doesnt work
I followed your directions and can't get the x-panel button to run quickmenu. It still runs the panel manager. There's something else that needs to be done, and I haven't' a clue what that is.
At least I was able to load the cab file that makes panels work on the touch HD. So when I eventually get the x-panel button reassigned, I can still access panels (which I infrequently do as it is). I have yet to see the value of panels. I like running things in the background concurrently, i.e. listening to streaming radio or mp3, txt'ing, using GPS, or exploring on the web. Panel switching seems to halt other tasks.
Kinda works
Finally got quickmenu to work with the x-panel key. Another important tidbit of info is that quickmenu must already be running for the x-button to invoke it. Otherwise it loads panelmanager.
Another bit of info, as soon as you run panel for the first time (in programs, the touch HD cab adds it on install), the behavior reverts back to the x-panel key invoking panelmanager and not quickmenu. I checked, quickmenu is still running. Figure that one out. Very confusing.
i installed panel as a seperate cab, i dont have the panel manager in my programs and i cant seem to invoke it any other way besides pressing the hardware button
apprentice said:
Or you could use 'AE Button Plus' it works for me flawlessly. I can assign the Panel Button to just about anything I choose.
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I heard AEbutton plus cannot grab the OK button. Is this true?

manual rotate button?

is there a way to place a button on the screan in the menu bar or start dropdown that will let you manually rotate the screan on the diamond?
whats wrong with the hardware button?
Rotate Screen
Couldn't find the registry tweaks I used to do this and map the Long Send key to rotate when I want...but you can try this:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=429784&highlight=rotate#post429784
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=38642
Jim
Hardware Button
After reading post #2 remembered
Start>Settings>Buttons Go to bottom and select assign program and scroll to <Rotate Screen>
Now when you hold your send key it manually rotates the screen
Jim
yea I did that but for some reason more times than not, when I use the send key it sometimes just goes back to the home screen. Is there a way to put a touch screen button on the screen so I can just tap it?
jelive said:
After reading post #2 remembered
Start>Settings>Buttons Go to bottom and select assign program and scroll to <Rotate Screen>
Now when you hold your send key it manually rotates the screen
Jim
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Any idea why I don't have a <Rotate Scree> option on my Sprint Diamond?
You need to enable it in the registry
HKLM\System\GDI\Rotation\HideOrientationUI - change value to 0
kien said:
You need to enable it in the registry
HKLM\System\GDI\Rotation\HideOrientationUI - change value to 0
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I believe there is an option in advanced config or diamond tweak that enables this as well, can't remember which one. I use them both...
romagnus said:
yea I did that but for some reason more times than not, when I use the send key it sometimes just goes back to the home screen. Is there a way to put a touch screen button on the screen so I can just tap it?
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Did you also make the registry change mentioned in post #7 and look in Programs/Tools...you should have a Rotate Screen icon you can use.
Jim
jelive said:
Did you also make the registry change mentioned in post #7 and look in Programs/Tools...you should have a Rotate Screen icon you can use.
Jim
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I did but I don't see the icon that you speak of. If you have a direction you can point me in I would appreciate it.
kien said:
You need to enable it in the registry
HKLM\System\GDI\Rotation\HideOrientationUI - change value to 0
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nice trick, dunno why htc chose to disable it ^^ here's a cab for the lazy:

Change lower buttons functions

Hello, In rhodium the lower buttons are "Phone" on the left and "Camera" on the right.
How can I change this buttons to other functions as "programs" or others?
I try with Advanced configuration tools and other utilities but when soft reset all return with original values. My rhodium have Italian rom.
Thanks
Use HD Tweaks works on mine.
Use HD Tweaks with caution.. Some of the tweaks might give issues on TP2.. For one, its a know issue that one or some of the volume tweak would disable sound on your TP2.. There after, you make calls and you can't hear the other side..
brahmanto said:
Use HD Tweaks works on mine.
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Not work. Softkey not correct change with HD Tweaks on my rhodium
I too would like the answer to this one
Anyone know how to change the keys at the bottom?
Camera kind of annoys me since I occassionally hit the damn button and am getting lovely shots of the inside of my pockets!
rossclarke said:
Anyone know how to change the keys at the bottom?
Camera kind of annoys me since I occassionally hit the damn button and am getting lovely shots of the inside of my pockets!
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hahahahahahaha that is so funny
I used soft key applet and it worked great
Use Touchflo Detacher, you can set the softkeys on the homescreen aswell as in Touchflo 3D to any application or shortcut (ink) you want.
http://www.codeplex.com/TFDetacher
At the moment I have Camera and Windows Messenger
Hard Keys
In case you didn't know already, you can also set the Send key as a shortcut as well. Just go Settings > All Settings > Personal > Buttons
ilabstudios said:
Use Touchflo Detacher, you can set the softkeys on the homescreen aswell as in Touchflo 3D to any application or shortcut (ink) you want.
http://www.codeplex.com/TFDetacher
At the moment I have Camera and Windows Messenger
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Hi Can u show a screenshot how it looks like on your TP2?
Advanced Config 3.3 works a treat on TP2, and ys it does allow you tochange the soft keys too.
Jimllfixit said:
Advanced Config 3.3 works a treat on TP2, and ys it does allow you tochange the soft keys too.
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just to add to the above, the softkeys options are in menu->more settings (or something like that)
ilabstudios said:
Use Touchflo Detacher, you can set the softkeys on the homescreen aswell as in Touchflo 3D to any application or shortcut (ink) you want.
http://www.codeplex.com/TFDetacher
At the moment I have Camera and Windows Messenger
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Thanks for that simple hint! I was wondering which one "button1" was...
Jamiewalshe said:
just to add to the above, the softkeys options are in menu->more settings (or something like that)
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thanks a lot....
too bad there is no option to remap the (right) soft key for all programs, or did i miss something?
portos03 said:
thanks a lot....
too bad there is no option to remap the (right) soft key for all programs, or did i miss something?
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You can remap both soft keys (left and right) the same way: either choose the program from your application list shown in the pull-down window, or choose the application from any location on your device by clicking [...] path search on the right side. This way you can remap both soft keys to ANY program on your device.
with a reg editor you can go for : HKLM->Software->HTC->Manila
Here it is : HomeRSKPath (Write the path of the desired app)
Below is : HomeRSKText (Write the text you want to see in home right soft key).
Hope it can help.
Is there a way to just remove the two soft buttons and have the tf3d icons on the bottom? I am running an auto lock program and the phone button is not needed as I can use the hard button.

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