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I want the attached picture as the background, with the top and bottom in purple, and the picture to be visible in the start menu as well (I assume this is done by making the start menu transparent).
Unless someone could point me in the right direction of how to do this myself (without buying any software please. freeware only this month )
But for now if someone could do that for me I'd be very greatful
Cheers. GaZ
here you go mate...let me know if you have a prob opening the file. what i did was i used bvrp theme manager, installed it on my unit, then copied the tsk file from the unit's window's folder, and back to my pc's my docs. if you are able to open it; let me know if you want me to change any colors on the theme...here's a screen shot....
oh and if you're using an xda2 you can simply use the picture as the wallpaper and no need for making a theme...
cheers
oops, silly me i forgot you wanted the top and bottom bars in purple... here you go then...but personally i'd go for maroon :wink:
cheers
Go to pocketpc.com and download the theme generator.
Many thanks
And Carlos: I'll look into that software. I wanted to anyway but didn't know where it was. I just wanted this theme doing quickly.
Thanks again
How do you make a theme for ppc 2003?
Does anyone know how to adjust the transparency of an image used for wallpaper?
Go to funnysnake.com and get their free app for making themes.
Hi Robson!
How did you make the theme from the attached pic? Could you post a step-by-step procedure for this? Let's just call it "Theme-making for Dummies"
Thanks!
jabez
Thanks, mindracing
Hi mindracing!
I downloaded the freeware from FunnySnake.com and voila! I can now make my own themes ... in 5 minutes or so!
Thanks for the info ... thanks to this forum!
jabez
Does this work for 2003?
Yes, it does.
to: jabez
hey mate sorry for the late response; it's the weekend and i don't access my office email...which probably warrants my finding a solution to sync when not in the office... :wink:
anyway; i use bvrp theme manager. had it for ages now; bought it when i was still based in hong kong. what i did was:
1) saved the pic posted by gaz (saved as jpeg in any folder of your pc)
2) used bvrp theme manager...but right now you've got loads and loads of options for freeware theme managers
3) theme manager allows you to customize all the settings (e.g. colors, transparency, etc)
4) saved the file
5) normally the theme is in a ".tsk" file; you can see this when you download free themes over the internet
6) i then installed the theme i created into my ppc
7) once installed, i then went to the windows folder of my ppc; located the theme with the tsk file and extracted it
8) placed it on any folder in my pc, zipped it and then attached it in the forum
9) there you go mate
cheers
robson
Hiho,
i am a fan of Dinik`s design and i would like to have one cab with all of his an third parity files together. Is this possible? Until now, i have to install more than 10 cabs and it would be real comfortable, to have only one
Is this possible? I would really appreciate this.
Thank you in advance
Saphenus
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Hiho,
i am a fan of Dinik`s design and i would like to have one cab with all of his an third parity files together. Is this possible? Until now, i have to install more than 10 cabs and it would be real comfortable, to have only one
Is this possible? I would really appreciate this.
Thank you in advance
Saphenus
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Decompose each .cab file that you used and make a new .cab!
Make sure that everything will installed in the right place! usually it's windows!
Is there a manual available for that? I am only an user . I have no clue how to do such things.
Thank you
Saphenus
Search for cab editor, download the cabs you want to have on your phone, extract them to a folder on your pc and then put them into one cab file and install on your phone. I made myself my own cab, with at the moment 82 tweaks and mods in it that I could install in one step. You can see cab files almost as zip files, you can extract and files as you wish. Just do a search and you will find all the info needed.
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I talk to dinik reasonably often, Im not sure if he would want this to be done, but I will ask him for you and if he says yes, maybe I will try and chuck something up tonight for you guys, if he was cool with it. Its not too hard a thing to do
EDIT: He's already working on it lol, it will be realeased soon
I suggest search for Theme Switcher in the front page article
a great app, very handy. It backup the changes u made to mania files. Install every dinik works at once then save, next time just restore
Thank you all for these tipps! It helps!!!
Great. Thank you for your support.
Hello,
I wonder if anyone is able to/wants to help me?
I am looking for confirmation of the manila file names for CHT 1.8... (I have been browsing the forum but can only find cabs and not the file names for this)
I have been looking through the files by using cfc-gui but I can’t confidently identify the right files!!
I just want to personalise my own files, initially to achieve a transparent home screen, but ongoing to something else.
The clock files are identified on the CHT thread, but not the bars/panels.
I think I have identified the following files (for not-pressed bars), but on modifying them and loading them onto the phone (in the Windows folder, and then restarting manila, and also soft resetting) they don’t all seem to change as I expected.
These ones do work:
0B7F6995_manila = appointment expand/pull-down grip
30D807DA_manila = thin bar with rounded corners to ‘finish’ lower appointment
0d61c97c_manila = date bar
740dc76b_manila = alarm bar
These ones don’t work:
43A0289_manila = appointment list bar
77BAF4F0_manila = notifications full bar
(if these aren’t what I think they are, then what have I changed by modding these files??!!)
I can see from various mods on this forum that people are able to change the files I want to work with, so I must just be playing with the wrong files.
Any help would be good, and it’ll save me time by further searching many pages of the forum and struggling to identify the files in the Windows folder (which is proving very difficult it seems).
Thank you.
it would be good if there was a manila library on here somewhere - cfc-gui is a really good tool, but it's just not doing a proper job for me on this occasion!!!
PS: I have current version 1.66 standard UK ROM on HD2, non-network specific. My CHT 1.8 is working fine, no issues, I just want to mod it a bit!
Agree with the above would be good if there was a list available as took me ages just to find the default cover art for music and couldn't find the mini music player background. I'm using cfc-gui as well and there's as many/if not more files under unknown as there are with headers which makes it really difficult. I've just been going through them 1 by 1 and I'm going to try edit a few on the weekend so will let you know what I find.
Cheers - any help on this would be appreciated. There are loads of mods for this already, but not many sharing info!!
I'll keep on looking...
In the meantime, if anyone else can assist - much appreciated it will be!
If anyone is interested, I found what I was looking for:
10376502_manila = notifications bar
438A0283_manila = appointments bar
I've attached all of these files as transparent in the .zip below. The only one that isn't fully transparent is the pull-down grip which I have added little grip dots to it so you know where it is, otherwise transparent.
** Back-up original files from the Windows folder before overwriting! **
the clock white background remains white, Any updates of others ?
nice work, i liked it, when ever I flash a new rom I was installing transparencies.. not anymore...
I hope you keep up with this threat...
can you show a picture of this please!!
many people will be much help if you put screenshot..if you ask someone's help try to help someone also and someone will apreciate yours
Has anyone asked Co0kieMonster?
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Has anyone asked Co0kieMonster?
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no one i assume...
why dont you share these info with them ...
Is something being requested in the posts above?
I can't quite work out what it is - is it a transparent clock? - if so, which sort?
Aren't there plenty of clocks for CHT on XDA already, do they not work?
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Agree with the above would be good if there was a list available as took me ages just to find the default cover art for music and couldn't find the mini music player background..
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I've been looking for the music player manila files too.. Did you have any joy finding the music player background.. would be interested in this if anyone can help?
skilty said:
I've been looking for the music player manila files too.. Did you have any joy finding the music player background.. would be interested in this if anyone can help?
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No didn't find them but I'm going to look at the files in a cab I used to change the music player when I get a chance this weekend and will let you know.
nniicckkss said:
If anyone is interested, I found what I was looking for:
10376502_manila = notifications bar
438A0283_manila = appointments bar
I've attached all of these files as transparent in the .zip below. The only one that isn't fully transparent is the pull-down grip which I have added little grip dots to it so you know where it is, otherwise transparent.
** Back-up original files from the Windows folder before overwriting! **
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could someone post the original manila files please, as i`d like to revert back but didnt know how to back them up.. Thanks
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could someone post the original manila files please, as i`d like to revert back but didnt know how to back them up.. Thanks
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cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol
Would like to help...
**** turpin said:
cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol
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u
I would like to help but I am using Dusk ROM with Cookie cooked in to it and skinned by G10 so I think they are not the ones you want.
Also a hard reset is always a good reason to try another ROM
Regards,
Rainbow86
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cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol
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Depending on which files you edited..... you might be able to get them back by installing/uninstalling/reinstalling CHT..... maybe.....
Which particular files do you need...??
if by chance I have them backed up Ill post them for you... I dont have that many though....
There is a link in the FAQ section of the CHT thread's main post from Co0kie, for transparencies and some graphics restore cabs.
That should help answer some of your questions.
If you have any other questions still after looking at those cabs and files, let me know.
You can go directly to that thread to the first post where the link is, by clicking the CHT banner in my sig., or clicking the link above will take you there directly.
thanks for the responce guys! i'm actually not sure what manilla files they are lol, i just know there the ones which make the calendar and call history transparent. i've tried re-installing CHT but transparency is still there, it wasnt a cab see. i overwritten the original files with zip file on page one. but would like the glass panel look which dinik created. installing dinik theme the transparent calendar/call history is still there. someone who backed up the manila files before installing that zip file could help... were are they!! lol
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thanks for the responce guys! i'm actually not sure what manilla files they are lol, i just know there the ones which make the calendar and call history transparent. i've tried re-installing CHT but transparency is still there, it wasnt a cab see. i overwritten the original files with zip file on page one. but would like the glass panel look which dinik created. installing dinik theme the transparent calendar/call history is still there. someone who backed up the manila files before installing that zip file could help... were are they!! lol
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I have attached the original files that you highlighted a couple of posts above...
in the zip file are the original files if you want to drop them in manually, or a cab file for if you want to do it the easy way - all it does is place the two manila files in the windows folder, and it's not going to appear in the applications list either (you can't 'uninstall it'), its a one-way cab.
Thanks for all your help guys but looks like its not to be. they were the right manila files but after getting rid of the transparency`s and installing diniks theme everything has the glass panels but calender/call history. maybe the rom i`m using is affecting the theme (cleanex rom). but again thanks for your help guys.
i've searched everywhere for some nice digital clocks, but everyone creates clocks with some really wierd fonts, or colors that isnt really my taste. So, i made a "concept art" of how a digital clock id like to use look like. (see attachments)
The clock has to be adjustable via CHT (i mean being able to move it around like the normal manila digital clock), so that i can use it in all screens, (Home , all levels, and lockscreen).
Anyone knows if anything like this exists?
if not, anyone willing to make it?
i used the font known as "Segoe UI" (light). Also, if possible, id like some extra versions of it, like the fonts being black instead of white, and an other one with having that black transparent panel behind the clock, using white for the fonts.
PS1:i know that the clock im thinking about looks horrible with the current looks of my phone, but i cant be arsed to change anything until i find a proper clock
PS2: i also know that theres a cab that removes the white panels behind the manila numbers of the clock. The thing is that, without it, the numbers got a little gap between them, looking ugly imo
I basically achieve this by mixing two cabs I've found here in xda
one is called
[Star] Segoe UI light clock charecters White.cab
and the other one is
Transparent Clock flippers.cab
you can find them here on xda posted by their respective authors.
edit: oh I forgot! you can use
transparent clock background.cab to get the effect you want
awesome! thanks a lot for ur reply!
Yeah use my cabs, but you will still get the lines its inevitable when you remove the clock flippers man
ah shame. i thought that ppl let those gaps there, so that the "flip" of the numbers looked better
excellent work with those cabs btw, they were exactly what i needed
I would love a clock like this also. Shame nobody wants to make it without the lines (from the flippers).
Having the lines kills the elegancy of it.
Hi everyone,
I get a solution to fix the problem with the flip lines but you have to be very carefully 'coz it's a bit risky...don't be panic, it works for me perfectly without problem and it would work for you guys too, just follow the instruction
1. Make a backup of the 7c60907d_manila go to your /windows directory and find that file, copy and paste it in your SD card.
2. Download the attached rar. file to your PC, extract the file and save the folder "NoFlipLIne" in your SD card
3. Using Total Commander or File Resco, go to your SD card and open the folder "NoFlipLine" and copy the manila file and paste it into your /Windows directory and accept overwrite (don't worry, you have a backup in case something go wrong)
4. Now reset Sence or restart your phone (as you prefer) and see if you like the magic
Also this manila file has a fix to get installed up to 20 CHT widgets too.
In case of any problem, just find your backed up original file and reinstall it back.
Remember, that works perfectly in my device, but I will not be responsible if it does not work well on yours or cause any other problems, so use it at your own risk
Enjoy it and please let me know if it works well for you.
Your feedback or just a Thanks button clicked is always appreciated.
Thank you for the reply, and your effort.
Unfortunately this did not work. I did exactly as you said, when I restart the phone, I get the original clock, with flippers, but no text where the time is. Basically the time (text) is blank and I just have the original flippers which flipe with nothing inside them.
I don't have screen capture software so I hope you know what I mean. I fyou want a screen print, please link a screen capture app.
I copied the original (backup file) to Windows and all is ok now.
My phone details are as follows:
ROM: 314 WWE (3.14.831.3
Manila: 2.5.20161330.0
WM6.5
Thanks again for trying. Any other suggestions?
ok, this s a little embaressing, I feel like an idiot.
There was no clock text as everything was white. When I mucked around and applied the 'transparent flippers' boom, the clock is just like the pic. PERFECT.
Thanks heaps. I have 'thanked' your post. Good job.
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ok, this s a little embaressing, I feel like an idiot.
There was no clock text as everything was white. When I mucked around and applied the 'transparent flippers' boom, the clock is just like the pic. PERFECT.
Thanks heaps. I have 'thanked' your post. Good job.
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Hi Hgalanos,
Please, don't feel like that, it happen to everyone sometimes
I'm glad it works for you too and you get it the way you like it, thanks for your feedback my friend.
Best regards.
hgalanos said:
Thank you for the reply, and your effort.
I don't have screen capture software so I hope you know what I mean. I fyou want a screen print, please link a screen capture app.
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Hi again my friend,
I forgot to give you a hand with this one too, so here I'm again
For screen capture I use a great app that is very easy to use and works perfectly and with good quality, it is "Shake and Save" which you can find it in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488990
Best regards.
Wow, brilliant app. Thank you x2. For the app, and the clock.
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
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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
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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
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