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[Hermes and others] few questions about Manila2D

Hi, i'm new on this forum, and i have few questions about Manila (big thanks for authors ).
1. Where can I find description of files (I mean what file is for what )
2. It's all in XML?
3. How can I get Manila files?
4. How can I edit these files? Can I edit in 'on the fly' files from my PDA (I mean directly in Hermes or copy few files into PC, edit, upload to PDA and SR) or do everything in PC and compile?
5. Finally, software for that
Thanks for answers, regards
Sory for my English, i'm from Poland.

Here is a very detailed explanation of the settings file (HTCHomeSettings.xml):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427531
try to search for the others, there is a lot, especially themes.

hmmm, thanks, but i found this too. But I think about edit tabs or something like that. So I want to know much more than only HTCHomeSettings.xml. But it's better than nothing.
'try to search for the others' - do you mean use search to find descripson for every files one by one? :/ themes? I think about deeper editing

You can only edit resourse files, we don't have the source for the program.... in other words, just about everything you can edit is in the the htchomesettings .xml (and the files it calls)

joel was right,.
until now, we need to edit the HTCHomeSetting.XML,. and the file it calls,.
like modifying clock, etc,.

Thanks, this exactly is that what i want read

open and edit cab files

Hi!
I want to edit a skin package for the program "Tengo Thumb" by myself.. I have a cab file with a skin inside it but when I open it with winrar the files don't have any file-endings.. I want to get to those pictures and change them to something nicer.
Any clues?

You can install the software, take out all files you want to edit from the folder they were installed to, and then replace them with the edited files. Sounds easy, doesn't it?
This is what I do when I edit the resources of various EXEs and DLLs - sure the same will work for images.
You can afterwards repack the installed program using, for example, SK Tools (Installed Programs - Marked items - Make cab) and get yourself a working installer
There might be better and more professional ways to do the same - if anyone knows, please educate us

You could use a .cab editer like Cab Manager. With that, you can extract and add files, and then re-save the new .cab file.

[RELEASE] Metamorph - Theme Control File Upgrader

Stericson have a new Metamorph App.
It uses xml theme control files instead of the old thm files.
danation from the ModMyMoto forum has made a program, that updates the thm file to the new xml format.
It works very very well.
Please at all themers:
Use the Pro Version, use the new Metamorph with xml. Upgrade your Morphs with the xml files. Its not many work for you, but you can help us themers and users if you do this.
Download
http://www.4shared.com/file/5l0E6t76/ThemeControlFileUpgrader.html
Original Post at ModMyMotoForum
http://www.modmymoto.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3917253&postcount=10
Thanks, danation, thanks stericson! Great work!

Today, stericson has changed the free version to the new format, too!
Please upgrade your themes, themers!
So there are no chaos to the community!

I love it! thanks bro

I have noticed the themes are not working now... people need to update the themes they created... please??

Contact your theme developer.
I'm in the process of upgrading mine to the new XML format right now.
If the theme developer is no longer around you will have to either obtain and use a copy of the old metamorph app or use the conversion tool to convert the .thm into a .xml file before use.

After using the tool I can say it works, but I can think of a few ideas to make it easier. First of all, is there any CLI support? The GUI is a bit annoying. Also, the ability to drag+drop a .thm file right on the window and have it output the .xml converted file in the same directory would be just awesome.
All in all, Great work. It saves me from manually creating new .xml files for all my old .thm files.

this is a great tool that makes it super easy to change .thm files to xml. If only all the idiots on the market giving metamorph bad reviews could read this. Not hard to do it yourself if the theme dev is not around...

I don't really know, why themers out there have used the free version and didn't donate stericson for his hard work!
We know since three weeks, that the thm file become changed to the xml file
And now there is the chaos, because there are a lot of guys, who didn't read instructions.

Perhaps worth noting in the original post that this is an app for Windows. I assumed it was an Android app.

riddley said:
Perhaps worth noting in the original post that this is an app for Windows. I assumed it was an Android app.
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Its a Java app wrapped in an exe container for windows.
The release .zip also contains the .jar file that can be run on any desktop OS.
Command:
java -jar ThemeControlFileUpgrader.jar

riddley said:
Perhaps worth noting in the original post that this is an app for Windows. I assumed it was an Android app.
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I don't have said anything about an app. And if you have java installed at your home computer, theres no problem.
Or where do you see a problem?
P.S.: I have now 618 downloads of the themefilepatcher and everything is fine.
I think, danation has done a real good job!

Thanks for posting this thread, Formel-LMS
I have an update:
I would post a link, but how do I get this taken off, lol?
To prevent spam to the forums, new users are not permitted to post outside links in their messages. All new user accounts will be verified by moderators before this restriction is removed.
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Anyway, you can find it at the original thread at M3, the link Formel-LMS posted in the original post.
-1.1-
* Fixed bug that always warned about duplicate files
* When errors are found, it finishes writing all valid data before terminating.
-1.0-
* Ignores single blank lines
* Captures notes after double blank lines
* Adds functionality to enter in header information
* Prevents file overwriting
* Puts framework at the bottom no matter where it is in the .thm file

mytharak said:
After using the tool I can say it works, but I can think of a few ideas to make it easier. First of all, is there any CLI support? The GUI is a bit annoying. Also, the ability to drag+drop a .thm file right on the window and have it output the .xml converted file in the same directory would be just awesome.
All in all, Great work. It saves me from manually creating new .xml files for all my old .thm files.
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Drag and drop is a good idea. I haven't tried that with Java before. I'll see what I can do.
What is CLI support?

Danation said:
What is CLI support?
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I think be means this.
If it accepted a file/path as an argument then you would not need drag-and-drop...just create a batch file that used %1 and you drag the .thm file on it.

Nice to see you here, danation.
Thank you very much for this great option and the support!!
You must write some posts to have the permission to attach some files. I don't know why, but at xda is it so I think.

britoso said:
I think be means this.
If it accepted a file/path as an argument then you would not need drag-and-drop...just create a batch file that used %1 and you drag the .thm file on it.
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Oh, I see now. I'm not really planning on adding command line functionality, unless a lot of people really want it a lot.
But drag and drop sounded good, so I added it to 1.2
Version 1.2 can be found at the "original thread" link at the beginning of the thread.
-1.2-
* Drag and drop feature added (I borrowed some public domain code found at sourceforge) Tested on Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Should work on Mac and Kubuntu as well.
* Option to disable dialogs

Danation said:
Oh, I see now. I'm not really planning on adding command line functionality, unless a lot of people really want it a lot.
But drag and drop sounded good, so I added it to 1.2
Version 1.2 can be found at the "original thread" link at the beginning of the thread.
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Could you post a non-forum link... I'm not registered at modmymoto so I cant download 1.2

britoso said:
Could you post a non-forum link... I'm not registered at modmymoto so I cant download 1.2
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I keep trying, but XDA still gives me a message that I'm not verified by the forum moderators.
I attached it to this post, though.
(removed attachment, new version in post #20)

Thanks again, danation! Very cool!

Formel-LMS said:
Thanks again, danation! Very cool!
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Happy to do what I can
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This is the final version, unless there are any bug fixes needed.
Included in the download is an executable JAR file that will work on any operating system that has the Java Runtime Environment installed (version 6 or later.) Windows, Mac, and most Linux Distros will be able to run this program.
An equivalent EXE file was also added for the convenience of Windows users.
Original download location at M3 is here.
The latest version is also attached to this post.
-1.3-
* Drag and drop directories - All .thm files in the directory and all subdirectories will be converted. Other files are ignored. You can convert all of your themes at the same time
-1.2-
* Drag and drop feature added (I borrowed some public domain code found here.) Tested on Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Should work on Mac and Kubuntu as well.
* Option to disable dialogs
-1.1-
* Fixed bug that always warned about duplicate files
* When errors are found, it finishes writing all valid data before terminating.
-1.0-
* Ignores single blank lines
* Captures notes after double blank lines
* Adds functionality to enter in header information
* Prevents file overwriting
* Puts framework at the bottom no matter where it is in the .thm file

[TUT]°°how to figure out wich manila file is for what°°

I made a little Tutorial how you can figure out wich manila file is for what.
Only you need is cfc_GUI you can download from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798 <----Thanks Chainfire for that!
At the first you had to Cerate a FOLDER on your DESKTOP called manila files or something you want!
At the first start from cfc_GUI it will ask for a folder and than you choose the created Folder!!
All other things are in the Pictures!!!!
Step1:
:
Step2:
Step3:
Step4:
Step5:
Hope that helps a little bit?

Dic3ptor said:
I made a little Tutorial how you can figure out wich manila file is for what.
Only you need is cfc_GUI you can download from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798 <----Thanks Chainfire for that!
At the first you had to Cerate a FOLDER on your DESKTOP called manila files or something you want!
At the first start from cfc_GUI it will ask for a folder and than you choose the created Folder!!
All other things are in the Pictures!!!!
Hope that helps a little bit?
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it helps loads for idiots like me, thanks loads for your time and patience

Thank you! Dankeschön!

Your Welcome! Hab ich gern gemacht!

Does anyone know the file name for the softkey bar?

The softkey is onlay a .png picture so far i no with a name. Its in the Windows folder on the device.
Softkeybar: HTCblack_softkeybar.png
Taskbar:HTCblack_taskbar.png
But later at the day i will have a look!

Hello,
is this only to copy the manila files or copy this software the shellres.dll etc. too???
Cause i cant copy the shellres.dll from my device to my pc "cant copy....." i tryed this with totalcommander :-(

Hey mate
good job Thank you

Very Basic Question
Up to now I have only "consumed" as a user, but I start to dig deeper...
Basic Question: The manila files contain only pictures (skins, buttons etc.)? There is no code in?
So if I modify one of the manilas, I just change the appearance of that specific part of the screen?
If anyone could confirm or explain the function of the manila files, would be great.
Hugo the JungleDyret

hugojungle said:
Up to now I have only "consumed" as a user, but I start to dig deeper...
Basic Question: The manila files contain only pictures (skins, buttons etc.)? There is no code in?
So if I modify one of the manilas, I just change the appearance of that specific part of the screen?
If anyone could confirm or explain the function of the manila files, would be great.
Hugo the JungleDyret
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Some Manila files are only graphics (called QTC) others are Luascripts and Mode9 (what you call code).
The tool described above will help you for the graphics

oh wow loads better than manila editor thanks man

Your welcome!

Which manila file is responsilbe for the day format in the weather tab?

copy your manila files in a folder on your pc and scan the folder with this
http ://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984 (remove the space before the : to get the link to work) and it'll give you the name of the files and therefore their functionality

I figured out that it is 308671e5_manila.
I edited the file to the desired format but it doesn't change in the weather tab.
Any idea?

Etihad said:
I figured out that it is 308671e5_manila.
I edited the file to the desired format but it doesn't change in the weather tab.
Any idea?
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Can you post the manila file here? Because i cant find it on my device.

Sure. There you go.

Woow, thank you very much for these. Now i can begin to create my first Manilas.
Because before you post this, i don't know how i can became the Manilas on my PC and in cfc gui. God bless you. Bonito77.

my keeps sayin export change i crnt do anything, alos which is the manila for the background for like everything? the black one with like white light in the middle? how do i change that?

dy_domyoung said:
my keeps sayin export change i crnt do anything, alos which is the manila for the background for like everything? the black one with like white light in the middle? how do i change that?
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The best is to post a screenshot! Because i dont know what you mean!

Any way to possibly edit the PSoriginalWallpaper with more colors?

Any way to possibly edit the PSoriginalWallpaper with more colors?
or the other one the second psp wave wallpaper?
I really like them but i wish that it had a black a slick black color like the original PS3 had before FW 3.0
I've searched but its all confusing.
BTW i have a R800x with the held back FW 2.3.3 Verizon

You can download this:
https://market.android.com/details?...azyzenlab.wavelivewallpaper.lite&rdot=1&pli=1
And you can make the background black like you want.

Or alternatively
"market.android.com/details?id=com.danielcotton.ps3lwp"
Copy/paste into browser!

I was looking for a free solution
Ive googled and few threads talk about possibility of editing .apk extracted as zip files that are Live wallpaper ...
But no in details how to go about....
and i've tried the simple method of text / hex edit and it's all scrambled files ....

MDX260 said:
I was looking for a free solution
Ive googled and few threads talk about possibility of editing .apk extracted as zip files that are Live wallpaper ...
But no in details how to go about....
and i've tried the simple method of text / hex edit and it's all scrambled files ....
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Lol dude you aint gonna be able to hex edit a jar/apk file.
You need a decompiler
signature tool
alot of tools to do it depending on what apk it is.
for editing png you will just want to extract the data
rename the apk to .jar extension
then use an extraction tool to unpack the jar.
the files your looking for will more then likely be in /res/drawable-hdpi/
also you're going to need photoshop to do the img edits more then likely

Well image editing is not a prob for me, I'm a web designer.
I've messed around with codes all my life but I don't know how apk files are made .
I've searched and seen people saying .apk is just a zip which does extract when renamed and i do see alot of text files and a few files that aren't text editable

MDX260 said:
Well image editing is not a prob for me, I'm a web designer.
I've messed around with codes all my life but I don't know how apk files are made .
I've searched and seen people saying .apk is just a zip which does extract when renamed and i do see alot of text files and a few files that aren't text editable
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I think thats because the live wall paper apks dont actually contain the image data from the live wall-papers
I will do a search and try to find where the apk is referencing