Hello
I was making one application that would resemble more Android-like design: keyboard on the bottom, the main soft keys above it.
Well that is not possible to do both system-wide, but one half of that is. To move your keyboard to the total bottom of the screen, just edit registry:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip:
DefaultMenuBarHeight=dword:0
MenuBarHeight=dword:0
what happens after reboot is this:
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Advantages? Extra 64px (on WM6.5.3 and similar) of screen, no useless soft keys in these occasions.
Now, how do you hide the keyboard? Just, as on Android, press BACK key (on HD2 tested, TP2 and TD2 should work the same I suppose, but make backup first ).
Regards, OndraSter
Update: it seems that it doesn't work on all ROMs. I was using CRACIN's HD2 ROM, where it worked. I now flashed GTX Energy ROM and it doesn't work. Weird.
There is no DefaultMenuBarHeight in Sip there is only MenuBarHeight.
I'm using htc touch2. How can i do this? Thanks
This is dependant on the ROM and SIP itself. Try changing the MenuBarHeight itself if it isn't enough.
Btw, this won't work with any newer position fix - like ultrashot's uTask, since it tries to fix the keyboard too.
Heyi tried to change the MenuBarHeight and it was okey then but pressing back button make me go to the homescreen so it isn't for me. Thanks anyway dude great job.
Appearantly Touch 2 works different than Leo
You're right !
Having disabled Utask's position fix feature, I was able to move the SIP vertical position to anywhere I wanted !
The DefaultMenuBarHeight value can be manually added (I did), provided it has any actual effect.
Unfortunately, the Back button generally applies to the current app rather than to the keyboard, that sometimes even stays open (it actually depends on the app ! ), so it can't be used straight on.
But there are a lot of alternatives, such as remapping a hardware key with AEButton plus (now freeware), for instance.
This nice trick should probably be best used with a SIP featuring it's own closing button, such as FingerKeyboard (though it already has an option to overlap the softkeybar in landscape mode, and since it's fully customizable, you should be able to setup the vertical offset in portrait too, regardless of the actual registry values).
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Hi,
The P3600 is a terrific device, even more since GPS is active. But, there is one minor annoyance with it : the phone app. Its keys are really too tiny to be used with a thumb.
I am wondering if there is a way to change the look of this phone app and make the keypad buttons larger. I've looked around Google and other sites for an answer to my question, but couldn't find anything. Maybe somebody here can help ?
Thanks a million in advance.
clandestino_usr said:
Hi,
The P3600 is a terrific device, even more since GPS is active. But, there is one minor annoyance with it : the phone app. Its keys are really too tiny to be used with a thumb.
I am wondering if there is a way to change the look of this phone app and make the keypad buttons larger. I've looked around Google and other sites for an answer to my question, but couldn't find anything. Maybe somebody here can help ?
Thanks a million in advance.
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You can install a dialpad, at the upgrade and modifying section, search for smartdial + eten. It has some big and nice dialpads or just download it from here.
http://paulya.com/dialerskins.htm
Just install and restart.
Thanks a lot ! I found the topic you are reffering to, but there's no hint on where to get my hands on that famous dialpad. Maybe a little extra help, please ?
EDIT : Found it, OK -- forgot to mention
Another great way of making the pocket pc more usable with one hand! Thanks a lot for this advice, using it now and it works perfectly!!
I only wish there would be some similar type of large keypad for writing text messages as well, anyone has any clue? The one I´m using now (Phonepad) is not nearly as good and doesn´t have equally large keys, which would help.
Thanks!
For the large keyboard, there's SPB Full Screen Keyboard
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Only twist is that is always displays in landscape... But very usable though.
you can also use SPB Full Screen Keyboard in Portriat mode... the only downside is that the keys are narrower to fit the screen. i use it in Portriat mode...
hi there all
i have a question
everyone want a wm iphone but i like the phone for what it is
i use spb mobile shell and i dont need a iphone look
but what i like is four softkeys the two we already have + 2 more for email and sms.
is it possible for someone to create something like that ???
or is there already something like that ???
please help !!!
There are a couple button map software out there. The one I use is AEBPlus, its a commercial software that allows you to map a button to 4 different functions (one touch, two, three, hold). There are also some free software available that will perform a similiar function. A couple of them have been mentioned on the board.
SeanFromSoCal said:
There are a couple button map software out there. The one I use is AEBPlus, its a commercial software that allows you to map a button to 4 different functions (one touch, two, three, hold). There are also some free software available that will perform a similiar function. A couple of them have been mentioned on the board.
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i use that already. but i would like to have more softbuttons so i can press one button for reading my sms.
i know there is also a today pluggin if you pres then you see also you're sms but want something you also see with iphone pluggins but then on the hole screen.what i want is at least one extra softbutton for my sms.
here is a picture off what i mean.
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is there nobody that can make something like that ???
this is the first reply/post iv ever made
i would also like to add extra soft keys, iv got a htc touch hd which i have remapped the bottons etc but i keep forgetting which app iv asigned to what i.e 2 presses on call end opens Point Ui, 3 presses opens spb mobile 'now'
but i also use a second today screen for things like rss feeds n news flash etc so i keep getting them mixed up.
Nice idea, an extra softkey (4 is too much I think) would come in handy
Is there any such dialer available that works bug-free with the Windows Mobile 6 Bell Canada Touch/Vogue, and provides an onscreen talk/call button? By default pretty much everything else can already be done via touchscreen, but to do talk/call you *HAVE* to use the physical hard green button, and that doesn't make sense. I'd rather be able to make the call via the touchscreen.
Also, something that preferably has the numeric keys and and all the call status keys (speaker, mute etc) all on the same screen, instead of having to toggle back and forth as with the default dialer, would be ideal.
Anything come close to this? Thanks...
paleozord said:
Is there any such dialer available that works bug-free with the Windows Mobile 6 Bell Canada Touch/Vogue, and provides an onscreen talk/call button? By default pretty much everything else can already be done via touchscreen, but to do talk/call you *HAVE* to use the physical hard green button, and that doesn't make sense. I'd rather be able to make the call via the touchscreen.
Also, something that preferably has the numeric keys and and all the call status keys (speaker, mute etc) all on the same screen, instead of having to toggle back and forth as with the default dialer, would be ideal.
Anything come close to this? Thanks...
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to be quite honest...theres quite a few dialers, but none that i know of feature a talk button on the main screen of the dialer.... but poorlyducks vista dialer is really nice
mixxy said:
to be quite honest...theres quite a few dialers, but none that i know of feature a talk button on the main screen of the dialer.... but poorlyducks vista dialer is really nice
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does poorlys work on the vogue ?
How about titan dialer??
This one is off a rom @ PPCgeeks. NexVisions Manila Touch Rom.... Wish i had a cab.....anyone?
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Check out this thread: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=33039
Seems to be one answer.
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This one is off a rom @ PPCgeeks. NexVisions Manila Touch Rom.... Wish i had a cab.....anyone?
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are you talking about Minimal DIALER? there is cab file for download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395086
There is another one that I like better that is called the iphone dialer. I use it and love it. Here is the link.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25681&highlight=touch+iphone+dialer
This dialer, as a .cab install, does not have smart dialing. When I used Nexvisions manilla something something rom, this was the default dialer, smart dialing included. What gives?
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hi everyone does anyone know where i can get the large menu in this picture (right picture) or even just its name...i do no its from the touch hd though
btw this picture is from cmex's rom
that one up here should be part of the touch HD SIP (software keyboard)
however, u can get something similiar for other programs. its called "finger menu".
This is it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459125
I'd be careful with it on the X1 though!
It is still under development
I tested it on X1 and there's a problem with the background transparency because it uses alphablend
alpha sometimes worx and sometimes it doesnt. in general ... high potential, but loads of minor anoying bugs.
Works perfect for me. be sure to install it on device memory, and soft reset.
perfect? i doubt it!
try to copy/paste Numbers in your Contacts.
try to select folders in files exlorer (upper left menu without installing plugins to fix it)
some programs simply dont work
perssing the OK button while finger menu is open screwes the Program and closes Finger menu ...
thats far from perfect but pretty good start
my advice, go to advanced config, open interface and increase the "popup menu fontsize" to 1000 or ore more.not nearly as nice but works like a charm so far.
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my advice, go to advanced config, open interface and increase the "popup menu fontsize" to 1000 or ore more.not nearly as nice but works like a charm so far.
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If you use portrait more than landscape then try 1200 and the use the light font that gets installed with Yota contacts (don't think it's available seperately, but I'll extract it later on if you want)
That looks really nice, is even more finger friendly and the font looks very crisp..
thanks for the info, i dont think will try finger menu yet, maybe at a latter stage in its development!
changing the pop-up menu font size works perfectly, exactly what i wanted.
fards if you could extract the better font for me when you have spare time that would be brilliant,
Thanks everyone
flext said:
hi everyone does anyone know where i can get the large menu in this picture (right picture) or even just its name...i do no its from the touch hd though
btw this picture is from cmex's rom
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Please how you found this right icon in this phone???Thank you for ansver
Loved the original idea from here:
http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/pimp/p2pusher/
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Its basicly a different visual clock, to read the hours see the left vertical columns and for the minutes see the right 5-rows columns.
The PDF on the site above explains it better...
To use:
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- 5 colors to choose from, just press the bottom bar to change colors.
- If you prefer a 12-hour clock, simply click the left numbers after 13h.
- Exit with enter (keypad) or by pressing the top-right area.
- See the "normal" digital clock and date by pressing anywhere else on the screen.
Notes:
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- Needs FLASH 7, if it doesnt exit properly, you dont have it.
- Attached the CAB, already with the WM6.5 icon on install.
- Also added a separated swf file, to see it run on your NOKIA, PC or Throttle Launcher..
Enjoy.
Nice idea
Love it! thanks!
it would be cool if it can be a screensaver.
thanks twolf!
WQVGA issue omnia
just wondering if there's a way to make the excess screen on my omnia to default BLACK- then your app would be awesome
maybe even add function buttons - there's some promising update potential
awesome clock - would it be possible to simulate the look of a recessed L.E.D.?
looks good on my armband at the CLUB!!!
Great...very cool with the color options!
Sorry, the software I use for the EXE only allows VGA/QVGA, he doesnt even allow any extra options for the size or screen color.
Use flash pimp clock
I need a macromediaflash for use it. someone can help me?
found it
Yes, yes my first app for the htc diamond.
it`s fantastic........... I`m cry
Standalone app?
Just wondering... what is the program you are using for these standalone apps? I could probably use the same thing to make my own FlashGadgets play as standalones, which would make them work across a broader series of device platforms. Please check out my thread, and tell me what you think. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630985
Regards,
Unit ZER0