Hi,
I've been using PPCs for a while, but as I've started to use cooked roms, I've hard reseted more the past two months more then my entire life since these awesome chefs just keep pumping them out. But my problem now is that the programs I've installed on my SD card are no longer automatically recongnized by the device and I've got to total commander to SD card, program files... to get to the files instead of it being organized in the programs folder. So I have two questions. How do I make .ink files, and where should I put these links so that they show up in the programs?
Thanks
Try using Total Commander to make a shortcut(lnk) in \windows\start menu.
thanks for the responce, but I'm looking to how to put it in the general program thing so that other launchers such as HTC home can access it. And could you specify how you would use total commander to make an ink file?
Thanks
I just use the Explore function in ActiveSync, navigate to the EXE I want to make a shortcut of, right click and select Create Shortcut then copy and past in wimndows\startmenu\programs\folder name of your choice.
boomermax said:
I just use the Explore function in ActiveSync, navigate to the EXE I want to make a shortcut of, right click and select Create Shortcut then copy and past in wimndows\startmenu\programs\folder name of your choice.
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Ah... ok, that sounds like it should work.
Thanks for the help.
Alternatively, if you no the full path of the file, you can open up notepad on your desktop computer, type in "#" followed by the full path, and then save that file as an lnk file. (not "LNK" not "INK").
E.G.
Code:
#"\Storage Card\My Folder\My Program.exe"
For some links, and some more info on creating them, try this thread.
l3v5y said:
Alternatively, if you no the full path of the file, you can open up notepad on your desktop computer, type in "#" followed by the full path, and then save that file as an lnk file. (not "LNK" not "INK").
E.G.
Code:
#"\Storage Card\My Folder\My Program.exe"
For some links, and some more info on creating them, try this thread.
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how can i assign icons to the links using this method. tnx..
dielo said:
how can i assign icons to the links using this method. tnx..
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Umm... I'd look at some existing lnk files, from the ROM, and they will have icons.
The lnks will have (by default) the same icon as whatever you're linking it to.
l3v5y said:
Umm... I'd look at some existing lnk files, from the ROM, and they will have icons.
The lnks will have (by default) the same icon as whatever you're linking it to.
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thanks. but im trying to make a .lnk and also change icon.i saw it in other thread btw. it's like this:
ex:
10#"\path\app.exe"?icons.dll
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now im wondering what if there are multiple icons stored in the .dll, how will i indicate the icon i want to use? what value do i need to put or change?
dielo said:
thanks. but im trying to make a .lnk and also change icon.i saw it in other thread btw. it's like this:
ex:
now im wondering what if there are multiple icons stored in the .dll, how will i indicate the icon i want to use? what value do i need to put or change?
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SK has a really easy tool to allow the change of icons from .dll's, but it's a few dollars.
TheChampJT said:
SK has a really easy tool to allow the change of icons from .dll's, but it's a few dollars.
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i have the tools to change the icons inside the dll. what im trying to ask is how to use the icons inside the dll.
ex:
icon.dll has 10 icons. ill use icon 6 inside the .dll to the shortcut i've created, how can i use the icon 6 inside the .dll to the .lnk that im going to make.
lnk to start two programs
Anybody could tell me please,
how to make lnk to start two programs simultaneously
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Is there a way for my to create the shortcuts that are left out of ROMs that I need for some programs to work [like my different themes in WAD?]
b.mann said:
Is there a way for my to create the shortcuts that are left out of ROMs that I need for some programs to work [like my different themes in WAD?]
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Open a shortcut with notepad(drag it into), change the name and location of your file, and voila
I like using ActiveSync's Explore function to create the shortcut...
Just locate the file you want to create the shortcut for, right click, create shortcut, VOILA...
Rename the shortcut if need be (which I always do, "shortcut to XXX" is so lame) and move it whereever you want..
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I like using ActiveSync's Explore function to create the shortcut...
Just locate the file you want to create the shortcut for, right click, create shortcut, VOILA...
Rename the shortcut if need be (which I always do, "shortcut to XXX" is so lame) and move it whereever you want..
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That too I was used this way because prior building the rom you can't do that.
b.mann said:
Is there a way for my to create the shortcuts that are left out of ROMs that I need for some programs to work [like my different themes in WAD?]
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Two words: Total Commander
and its freeware
papamopps said:
Two words: Total Commander
and its freeware
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Or one word... GSFinder (also free). I've replaced Total Commander with this. Works a little different, so takes a little getting used to switching from TC, but I really like it now
I downloaded a bunch of nice glass icon set and would like to replace the existing WM6 icons such as MEI and other programs. What is the easiest method of doing this? I did a search but found no results. Any help would be appreciate it.
To change icons in start menu you need to replace the icons on shortcuts by changing the *.lnk files in windows\start menu and its sub-folders.
Just add a ',' (coma) to the end of the text in the file followed by the name of the icon file. You could also look for apps that make shortcuts on PPC. There are even some free ones.
But if you want to change icons of today plugins and other system icons you need to unsign, res-edit then resign some DLLs and that's not an easy process.
Darn it, check this out i got these awsome icons i wanna use.
Link: http://solsie.com/glass-icons-ms-windows/
Ok so these are program icons. No problem there - just get a good graphics app to shrink them to 32x32 pixels and save as *.ico (windows icon format).
Check out GIMP, its free and supports many formats including *.ico and *.png
Then change the shortcuts in start menu.
Like I said before there are several apps (sorry, don't remember their names) that will let you do it easily.
But if you want to change icons of today plugins and other system icons you need to unsign, res-edit then resign some DLLs and that's not an easy process
The above is what I want to do, can you point me in that direction.
YES!!!!, I was able to copy the .png file to my storage card. Then using total commander, I was able to MOVE the file to the windows directory overwriting the original file. Then I did a soft reset to make sure it stuck, and it DID!!!
any chance you want to post the files that you used to overwrite the system files
thank you!
I`m intrested too! Thanks!
IronRed said:
YES!!!!, I was able to copy the .png file to my storage card. Then using total commander, I was able to MOVE the file to the windows directory overwriting the original file. Then I did a soft reset to make sure it stuck, and it DID!!!
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Can you tell me what the location was that you copied to - all I can find is the hklm etc etc and it wont let me move to there
Hello People..
I have organized my pda very well..mean to say..when u go to START->Programs..u will see ur programs..i have catogorised like media players,backup software,theming etc etc..
I want to CHANGE THE ICONS of that folder..how is it possible?any software to change icons?
I have O2 XDA II mini running on WM 2003SE (QVGA)..where can i find ICONS??
PLZ HELP!!!!!
$athya
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
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I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
OdeeanRDeathshead said:
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
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I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
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Thanks for replying..here is what i meant..i want to change the icons of the below mentioned....
Icon.dll
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
Mister B said:
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
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Whats the PASSWORD?? n can u plz tell me as to how to use it??n where can i download more icons??
That looks like an icon overlay to me. With some work it might be doable but the whole os is limited to 15 such overlays, so it would be a bad idea to start hogging them.
Does anyone know of an easy way to create custom Program folders and then move applications to those folders? I want to clean up the Programs group and would prefer not to have to build me own ROM.
Thanks in advance.
jamesjsenecal said:
Does anyone know of an easy way to create custom Program folders and then move applications to those folders? I want to clean up the Programs group and would prefer not to have to build me own ROM.
Thanks in advance.
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total commander works fine and its free.
Thanks for the info. TotalCommander works great.
NP. Glad to help.
Hi, Is there a way in totalcommander to change the folder icon to a "fancy" one such as a "multimedia" folder with different icon?
lindsaydr said:
Hi, Is there a way in totalcommander to change the folder icon to a "fancy" one such as a "multimedia" folder with different icon?
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Not easily. If the folder contains a file called "icon.lnk" that points to a particular icon within a DLL, then WM will display that icon rather than the "normal" folder icon under Start > Programs.
I've stolen the icons from Dutty's excellent ROMs, and cooked them into my little one. I've just tried to convert that into a cab that will install the icons into the Multimedia, Tools, and Apps folders under Start > Programs. I haven't tested it, and I think you'll end up with blank folders if you don't have Multimedia, Tools and Apps, but it should work!
Dutty - I know I haven't asked your permission to use your icons, so if you would rather I didn't, then please let me know and I'll delete this post and the attachment immediately. Thanks.
C'mon, man...
It's actually easier than people make it sound. All you need is a resource editor. You create your own .dll library or edit an existing one, I like to use Gconvert.
You will notice that any of the programs or folders that have "Custom Icons" have a specified path to the .exe usually followed by something like this: ?resource.dll -1001
This tells the system what library holds trhe icon & it's position within that library. You can modify existing libraries or create your own.
Just look for GConvert & PHMicon.dll (To use as a base)
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C'mon, man...
It's actually easier than people make it sound. All you need is a resource editor. You create your own .dll library or edit an existing one, I like to use Gconvert.
You will notice that any of the programs or folders that have "Custom Icons" have a specified path to the .exe usually followed by something like this: ?resource.dll -1001
This tells the system what library holds trhe icon & it's position within that library. You can modify existing libraries or create your own.
Just look for GConvert & PHMicon.dll (To use as a base)
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Cheers GSLEON!
I'll have to have a play around with that. I love this forum - you learn something new every day.
Confused Stu said:
Not easily. If the folder contains a file called "icon.lnk" that points to a particular icon within a DLL, then WM will display that icon rather than the "normal" folder icon under Start > Programs.
I've stolen the icons from Dutty's excellent ROMs, and cooked them into my little one. I've just tried to convert that into a cab that will install the icons into the Multimedia, Tools, and Apps folders under Start > Programs. I haven't tested it, and I think you'll end up with blank folders if you don't have Multimedia, Tools and Apps, but it should work!
Dutty - I know I haven't asked your permission to use your icons, so if you would rather I didn't, then please let me know and I'll delete this post and the attachment immediately. Thanks.
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thats ok mate, well done
Is there a Tutorial on how to change an existing or create a new Softbar for CHT2?
iselia said:
Is there a Tutorial on how to change an existing or create a new Softbar for CHT2?
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Sure out there are some tutorials, but its actually not that hard:
You will need the program cfc_gui and a program like gimp or photoshop. You have to find the 5E90131C_manila file in your windows directory and copy it to the sd card and after that put it somewhere on your pc.
Open cfc_gui and open the folder the manila file is in. Than in the lower right corner select save as and change it as a image file.
Now you will have a image with 512x128 pixels. Open in your photo editing program a document with these dimensions.
After that you can start editing or creating a new one. The other image is only a guide so that you dont create a file that isnt usable.
If you have the image ready, then just open cfc_gui again and select the 5E90131C_manila. then in the lower right corner you press replace and choose your image. Now you have the image stored in the manila file. After that you can take the 5E90131C_manila and put it into the windows directory of your phone and overwrite the old one. After that restart sense and you are done
Thank you!
I will try it.
If I am not able to do it, after your explanation, I have chosen the wrong profession (M.SC. Computer Science) *g*
btw.
You created some great Themes and Customizations!
In which Manila files will I find the icons for cusomization? Not only the background?
iselia said:
Thank you!
I will try it.
If I am not able to do it, after your explanation, I have chosen the wrong profession (M.SC. Computer Science) *g*
btw.
You created some great Themes and Customizations!
In which Manila files will I find the icons for cusomization? Not only the background?
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Hehe^^ I am sure you will manage that, if not, just ask again
The icons are a lot easier. Just make an image with 128x128 pixels and name it:
CHT_softkey_win
CHT_softkey_menu
CHT_softkey_tabslider
CHT_softkey_phone
CHT_softkey_web
and
CHT_softkey_lock
after that just place them in your windows directory of your device and after a sense restart you are done
Great, if I get some good results I will post them.
how can i link missed calls count and sms and email to softbar and show them insted of link to oben the default web, phone, slider, lock, etc
Check this thread if you havent already.
there is a couple examples and Nordpolcamper uploaded a little guide/ template.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993177
for me it was hard to get it aligned perfectly. you could always paste a softkeybar on your wallpaper and use a transparent softkeybar as the actual bar itself.
let me know how it goes.
thanks but this is not what i was asking for ,, i want to to have my missed calls and sms email, notifications shown on task bar .. like the notification bar widget but the task bar counts it so i have for example in my taskbar instead od lock button an image (custom softkey) you know we have at CHTEditor>softkeys>custom key1,2,3 with run path1,..etc and command line and icon path but
dody said:
thanks but this is not what i was asking for ,, i want to to have my missed calls and sms email, notifications shown on task bar .. like the notification bar widget but the task bar counts it so i have for example in my taskbar instead od lock button an image (custom softkey) you know we have at CHTEditor>softkeys>custom key1,2,3 with run path1,..etc and command line and icon path but
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mmhm I dont think, that this is actually possible right now. There is no program you could asign for the softkey.
What you are looking for I have only seen on android devices.
hope see it soon
How can I combine my changes in a .cab file?
Any tutorial out there?
Usually I use the search function, but never sure where to look for (hd2, win 6.5.x ...)
iselia said:
How can I combine my changes in a .cab file?
Any tutorial out there?
Usually I use the search function, but never sure where to look for (hd2, win 6.5.x ...)
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Hehe^^ well the easiest way to make a cab is using Quick Cab. Just search it and you will find it Lanch the taxi like exe and then go to files, then select all your files on the left side and then select windows on the right side and press add.
After that go to create, select the name for your program, enter your name and then go to browse, select where you want to save it, then enter the cab name press ok and then press create.
After that you are already done
Uploaded my first version.
Give it a try if you like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12191104#post12191104
iselia said:
Uploaded my first version.
Give it a try if you like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12191104#post12191104
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looking good But I would recommend, that you use higher resolution icons for the softkeys, because they appear to be blurry^^
It's only the screenshot I think.
They look good on my device.
hey nordpolcamper i wann to make softbar too ,i read ur tutorial and when i make that,how can i make cab file to just install it not to copy in folder on my phone and overwrite files?
trezack said:
hey nordpolcamper i wann to make softbar too ,i read ur tutorial and when i make that,how can i make cab file to just install it not to copy in folder on my phone and overwrite files?
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Thats quite easy But if you really want to work on the Softbars, I highly recommend just overwriting the files. Cause if you always install a cab you will get a very huge list in your programs list and that can be very messy. But if your eyes are set on it, I would suggest you download quickcab.
For simple cabs this is the best program and its very easy to use. Just set the directory to the windows folder, add what you want to copy and then give the program a name and a name for the Cab and press generate and everythings already done.
If you need help, just say so
i will just overwrite till i make a good one. ty for help
i have your nordpolcamper gingerbread theme its great..but when i make softbar its only picture ..how did u made icons for softkeys for web phone and startmenu?
here you go
Nordpolcamper said:
Hehe^^ I am sure you will manage that, if not, just ask again
The icons are a lot easier. Just make an image with 128x128 pixels and name it:
CHT_softkey_win
CHT_softkey_menu
CHT_softkey_tabslider
CHT_softkey_phone
CHT_softkey_web
and
CHT_softkey_lock
after that just place them in your windows directory of your device and after a sense restart you are done
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