Can someone recommend me a theme generator that can output for WM6 and do separate portrait/landscape images? I've been using Themegence, but it seems that the options it has for image output are lies - it saves the image for the theme as a GIF no matter what you choose, which dithers the image due to the color limitations of the GIF format. If there was an option that fixed that, I'd go with it completely.
Thememaker McDeb did not do this, but does not support separate landscape images.
Commercial or freeware, if anyone knows of one that fits the description, I'll gladly try it.
ugoff said:
Can someone recommend me a theme generator that can output for WM6 and do separate portrait/landscape images? I've been using Themegence, but it seems that the options it has for image output are lies - it saves the image for the theme as a GIF no matter what you choose, which dithers the image due to the color limitations of the GIF format. If there was an option that fixed that, I'd go with it completely.
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Yes ThemeGenCE lies ! but to Windows Mobile. For convenience my program use gif extension no matter what you choose as format.
But you can test the images with these extension. The format you choose is preserved. It is only the extension which is not correct.
I do like this because Windows Mobile (and Windows Desktop, since Windows 98) recognize the real format of images independantly of it extension.
You can try this in Windows. Change, for instance, jpg to png extension and open the image with Preview or Paint. It works !
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Yes ThemeGenCE lies ! but to Windows Mobile. For convenience my program use gif extension no matter what you choose as format.
But you can test the images with these extension. The format you choose is preserved. It is only the extension which is not correct.
I do like this because Windows Mobile (and Windows Desktop, since Windows 98) recognize the real format of images independantly of it extension.
You can try this in Windows. Change, for instance, jpg to png extension and open the image with Preview or Paint. It works !
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Yes, I tested and came to the same conclusion around an hour after I posted this question. It is, however, rather time-consuming and inconvenient to have to copy/rename 4 files every time I make a theme. Any chance of changing the output to BMP in the next release?
I'm very happy with the program otherwise. Thanks for a great piece of software.
See this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2174568#post2174568
Adapt names for the resolution you use !
PS : Otherwise, do you choose the right format in the Images Form ?
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See this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2174568#post2174568
Adapt names for the resolution you use !
PS : Otherwise, do you choose the right format in the Images Form ?
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I set it to PNG, but I have tried every other format listed. What purpose do these options serve? The make no difference in quality or format of the output - your program appears to be hard-coded to write GIF files. The program displays GIF filenames in this tab:
Do what I said here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2174568#post2174568 by creating your own images ! and putting them in the program folder.
Do not choose png in ThemeGenCE as it is not well adapted (choose jpg or bmp instead)
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Do what I said here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2174568#post2174568 by creating your own images ! and putting them in the program folder.
Do not choose png in ThemeGenCE as it is not well adapted (choose jpg or bmp instead)
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I have, and that works fine. It's inconvenient, but it works. This, however is what I have a problem with:
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For convenience my program use gif extension no matter what you choose as format.
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Just as a user request, please add the ability to save images in the format you choose in the format dialog.
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Today screen files appear to have the extension .TSK can you please tell me which folder/file these are stored in and can any file be made into a TSK type file? If so how does one go about it? Also I am not sure how you find these files and/or how can you change the extension of them.
Also what is the difference between the today screen and wallpaper
Also the explorer option only appears to search the 'My Documents' folder does anyone know of a good equivalent tool either as freeware or for purchase.
Thanks in advance John.
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The "theme" files (*.tsk) are stored in \windows\ directory.
TSK consists of such things as:
color scheme for Start menu, bottom bar and application windows.
background picture (today screen background)
start menu style / picture etc
TSK files can be created by various tools (including some outdated one from microsoft)
The option "use this picture as background" lets you override default background (by TSK) with the one you provide.
Thanks but I think its because you can't see the extension, plus as I mentioned the search facilities are crap. You can't search on '*.TSK' for example. I think that is why i asked for an example of a good replacement.
What is the difference between the today screen and Wallpaper. Also are you aware of what tools can create them?
Thanks again John.
Hi again.
You should use your PC to access system files on your PDA.
That gives you faster browsing, file extension view and many more.
Mobile file explorer and PDA functionality in general are designed to be simple for task-oriented working.
Enough of romantic crap
Don't mix "today screen" with "theme" and "wallpaper".
Today screen is a PDA equivalent of PC Windows's desktop.
Theme (in TSK files) is a... well... graphical theme for today screen.
Wallpaper is a picture that's behind anything else on today screen.
Most themes have wallpapers in them. But you can change wallpapers manually (choose bitmap files from memory or use the theme's default wallpaper)
Isn't that simple ?
I don't know any good software to create themes.
In case of making wallpaper...
Just make a bitmap in some standard format (BMP JPG GIF) with resolution that matches your device's display (320x240 in most cases).
You can do that even with windows paintbrush
Have fun.
cetuner is a good way to make themes actually on the pocket pc, which is relatively rare. Most is pc based. But it's not quite as complete as some pc based softare, mainly in manipulating the wallpaper. But i don't use wallpaper, so no issue to me.
Microsoft's free theme maker is a perfectly good place to start. Move on when you reach its limitations.
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Hi,
Lots of posts on how to use different icons within the EXE or another DLL with a shortcut but is it possible to use an icon image which is a PNG or JPG file?
If so, how to do it?
Regards,
Geoff
Not 'easily' possible if you were to talking about having the icons on the 'Start -> Programs' section.
There is a way of getting a BMP into a DLL, which could be a bit complicated. Discussed on one of the thread regarding using WM6 icons on WM5.
no
but you can use tools like irfanview on the pc to comvert the
jpg and just about everyother image format into a icon file
as far as i noticed (i didn't study it though) you cannot use .ico for shortcut icon, or am i wrong?
anyway, i use microangelo to create my own .dll with icons, then i prepare shortcuts like this:
40#"\program files\WM5torage\WM5torage.exe"-a-q?\Program files\icons.dll,2
where the part after "?" shows a specific icon, in this case icon number 2 in icons.dll. it is quite easy and neat. I also have an application called RViewer, it lets you browse for icons in library/exe file right on your pda, helps a lot.
Thanks for the assistance.
Yes, you are right, windows .ico files can't be used in WM6 shortcuts. In fact, the WM6 default image viewer cannot display a windows .ico file.
Guess I will have to use the DLL approach.
Thanks again.
Geoff.
Hi,is it possible to modify this plugin(http://www.smartphonefreeware.mobi/download-htc-home-plugin-smartphone.html) for 176x220 resolution?I tryed to install this plugin on my HP iPAQ 514 ,it works but it's little to big.
Thanks!
should work this way, after you install it, you can grab the whateveritscalled.home.xml file from ."..\Device\Application Data\Home" and edit that (I just used notepad). The plugins have various size values (height,width), and location values (x,y), and you'll have to edit the "skin" or the images associated with the plugins as well to fit the size you want. The images are usually stored in their own folder underneath "...\Application Data\Home" as well.
at least that's usually how it goes...I'm assuming this theme is no different.
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should work this way, after you install it, you can grab the whateveritscalled.home.xml file from ."..\Device\Application Data\Home" and edit that (I just used notepad). The plugins have various size values (height,width), and location values (x,y), and you'll have to edit the "skin" or the images associated with the plugins as well to fit the size you want. The images are usually stored in their own folder underneath "...\Application Data\Home" as well.
at least that's usually how it goes...I'm assuming this theme is no different.
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Ok,thanks,i'll try!
It's probably not going to work this way. You will have to edit the graphic files and resize them.
i made a boot animation to match the liberty rom. it is the raising of the flag on mnt serabachi on iwo jima. i made the folder structure and the appropriate desc.txt but it wont play on my dx. Can anyone help me get this to work?
sound DO NOT WORK on liberty Rom (dont ask me why cuz i really dont know), i was checking you animation and i recommend to use at least minimum 480x320 image size and max 480x854 , as you may know you can set the animation size on the desc.txt so no need to go high and then going down on the desc.txt , that way you'll have a not heavy and lighter zip file at the end cuz 29MB for a bootanimation is kinda big using only 220 frames.....
P.S. that's one of the reason i use .jpg format instead of .png
thank you for the reply. is there any way to batch resize the pictures? i really dont want to do 220 pics individually. I CAN however, batch rename the pictures to the .jpg extension. I will do that and research how to batch resize.
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thank you for the reply. is there any way to batch resize the pictures? i really dont want to do 220 pics individually. I CAN however, batch rename the pictures to the .jpg extension. I will do that and research how to batch resize.
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mmm not really the programs i use just do batch rename and format change but not resize :-( ...... i have never have the need on doing it cuz use a program to create my clips and safe those clips with the right size and then create the jpg's out of it
well i found that both gimp and photoshop can batch resize easily so i am going to try that
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well i found that both gimp and photoshop can batch resize easily so i am going to try that
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mmmm interesting i didnt know gimp does it LoL...thats good to know... thanks for sharing info
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mmmm interesting i didnt know gimp does it LoL...thats good to know... thanks for sharing info
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well you need a plugin, but its free and so far working great! not only is it resizing all my images, but it is also changing em to .jpg at the same time.
i just finished resizing, im going to try it now.
ok i tested the boot animation again with the resized pictures in a jpg format. the size is now 480x360 because i kept the original ratio, and i made the desc.txt 480x360 at 15fps. i converted everything to .jpg and i removed the audio. i used the liberty toolbox to flash it then i confirmed it was in the right spot using root explorer. i rebooted and all that appeared was a blank screen... any suggestions?
i really would like an answer, bump
Make sure when putting all the files/images/desc file into the zip you set the compression method to STORE and not NORMAL. When my bootanims were just a black screen this is what fixed it.
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Make sure when putting all the files/images/desc file into the zip you set the compression method to STORE and not NORMAL. When my bootanims were just a black screen this is what fixed it.
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thank you for your help, but how to I change my compression method?
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thank you for your help, but how to I change my compression method?
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if you are using WINRAR do the follow :
1- select the folders and file to compress
2- right click on you mouse/touch pad (in case you are using a laptop like me LoL)
3- select " add to archive"
4- there you can change you compression method from normal to store
5- add a name to the file and select ZIP
6- click OK
7- you're done.
if you are using 7zip is pretty much the same steps from winrar...
hope that helps
thank you so much it works now! im going to put a few finishing touches on it and post it up!
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thank you so much it works now! im going to put a few finishing touches on it and post it up!
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Super ..... hope to see your animation soon
a few things for future reference though,
1. what is a good gif creator? i have tried at least 10 websites and at least 6 programs and none do what i want efficiently. i want to open all 220 frames at once and make an animation rather than opening each individually like i had to.
2. what is a good video to jpg creator? i had to go frame by frame and take snapshots for my entire animation last time and i took like 2 hours:/
mattmartin77 said:
a few things for future reference though,
1. what is a good gif creator? i have tried at least 10 websites and at least 6 programs and none do what i want efficiently. i want to open all 220 frames at once and make an animation rather than opening each individually like i had to.
2. what is a good video to jpg creator? i had to go frame by frame and take snapshots for my entire animation last time and i took like 2 hours:/
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1 - Animated GIF Producer and Ulead GIF Animator so far are the best out there
2 - Video to JPG converter is my favorite and the best for bootanimations.
thank you, thread can be closed.
anyone can help how to add transparency in jpg format image
do you mean to convert the image to .png
and see my reply to your Sense 5 Ex Rom
Hpsgill said:
anyone can help how to add transparency in jpg format image
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-_- transparency possible in png n gif only
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no its possible
download image from here
i someone can do it
i will add his name to my rom credits
you've mastered jpg transparency,omg,where have u been hiding,i have a few 100 jpeg icons i'd love to make transparent,please share your secret
Instead of jpg transparency, is it possible to modify source to read png instead of jpg?
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Photoshop gives me an error, an unknown or invalid jpeg marker was found while opening. I looked up the error and it means that the file, though saved as a jpeg image, isnt really a jpeg. its extenstion has been changed. i renamed it to png and it worked fine. Tiff didnt work either. So its just a png renamed as jpeg. Theoretically, true jpeg images cannot have transparency
yes i already tested ur idea
but not working
but it works fine with sense 4 lockscreen jpg
Hpsgill said:
anyone can help how to add transparency in jpg format image
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Use adobe photo shop ........!!
i am using adobe cs6(the best)
Hpsgill said:
i am using adobe cs6(the best)
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So it is not working ive read some where that we can make transparent background by using adobephoto shop ...........
Guys, stop trying, transparency is supported in PNG & GIF only.
yes i know
but renaming method works
just make a background transparent in png and then rename image to jpg
Finally
after 18 months of trying, with abit of help, i've finally learned how to make transparent jpeg icons and its without photoshop or gimp
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anyone can help how to add transparency in jpg format image
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Open New file in photoshop, dimensions same as pic you wanna edit, drag pic from desktop to it! Now in the right side select the right layer and change opacity !
This is how I do it, don't know if works on jpg
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anyway thanks
but it not works with jpg
my renaming method works
just convert image to png,edit it and add transparent background and save it
then rename it to jpg
here's the trick
you will NEVER get transparent jpeg icons in photoshop or gimp, trust me, I've tried for 18 months, here's what I was shown..........
if using a windows pc, go to folder options, make it look like the picture I've uploaded then every icon will have its type on the end such as .png, all you have to do is rename it to jpg, then choose yes when menu appears and viola, you have transparent jpeg icons, I to couldn't believe how simple it was, I've made 450 transparent jpg icons in the last 2 days for my mods
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Stop that nonsense now.
Read jpg-format definition (google it). It does not include any transparency channel. There is no such thing as a transparent jpg.
How funny is the idea to rename a png to jpg? If you rename Mark Zuckerberg to Pamela Anderson, he will not become a woman! A PNG stays a PNG no matter how you name it.
Additionally that thread is Off Topic.