Hi all,
I have spent this afternoon searching for a way to edit and create a theme.
I know you will ask, and yes I have searched and still not sure what is needed to create and make themes for windows mobile 6.5.
Does it matter what rom you are using?
where can i find a default theme to start with?
are the themes in a dll file like windows, as this is what i have been searching for, this is what i'm use to and really feel lost.
Thanks for any help or even better is there a link for a guide?
Hi,
Just download a theme from this forum and modify the graphics inside it.
That's the way I learned it too.
While modifying you will start to learn how everything works.
Good luck!
Cheers,
EC
BTW: next time post in the Q&A section, this thread will be moved to it soon.
Mostly the Themes are .tsk format so the tsk can be installed if is made in CAB or the .tsk file can be copyed in windows the both ways will work.
Also to help you and to understannd how to make Themes.. depends on the Theme you want is not so Hard.. of course im talking about a basic Theme not to create a WP7 like theme lol
You will need only one TOOL but its not free the good news is that he have a 30 days free period and you have enought time to read and also to create many themes..
Download WinCeCABManager on your desktop pc then by your choice download ANY Theme you like.. the Wince can OPEN cab files also can open tsk files also can do alot more things.. so
For example if you downloat a TSK theme file you can open it with WinCe and see whats going on there..then you can edit it and do some theme by yourself is the Theme is cab file.. its the same you can Open the CAB with WinCe and extract all the components..
Normaly even if you download a CAB file theme.. in the CAB will be the tsk. file
The Themes can be the same for many devices and on the same time to be diferent this ALL depends from the Theme.. for example if you want to create a Theme that only will change the Softkey Bar Task Bar and Wallpaper.. this is just example and you make this theme with WVGA resolution the theme will work in every WVGA device... because the Bars and the wallpaper are just simple PNG images.. but if your theme will include some MANILA files for example ..... sliders...Clocks... everything in the UI is made with MANILA FILES so will not work for all device.. because 1st have diferent versions for example the Manila files in Sense 2.1 are diferent than sense 2.5 Mostly they are the same size but with diferent names.. so if you make full theme for WVGA device and the theme include some Manila tweaks for 2.1 Sense your theme will work in ALL WVGA devices who are with manila 2.1 Sense.. im just explaining you to understand how this work.
Its not dificult and you can start simple by editing the bars images wallpapers etc when you see how it work.. you can begin make other things..
If you know how to work well with Photoshop you will be able to make awesome Themes.. because the WHOLE visual Look on our devices is based on IMAGES also the Manila Files are Images... but not all ofcourse..
If you want to edit MANILA files.. you can download CFC GUI from XDA with this powerfull tool you can Extract the image from the Manila file.. you can edit the image how you like it.. and again with this tool you can make it again to be MANILA file from png..
REMEMBER one of the most importmantly things in all graphic files are the SIZE and location.. so if you have the default images will be easy for you to know what you are doing...
Thats all i try to explain you short ... hope to understand me a bit
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tsalta said:
Mostly the Themes are .tsk format so the tsk can be installed if is made in CAB or the .tsk file can be copyed in windows the both ways will work.
Also to help you and to understannd how to make Themes.. depends on the Theme you want is not so Hard.. of course im talking about a basic Theme not to create a WP7 like theme lol
You will need only one TOOL but its not free the good news is that he have a 30 days free period and you have enought time to read and also to create many themes..
Download WinCeCABManager on your desktop pc then by your choice download ANY Theme you like.. the Wince can OPEN cab files also can open tsk files also can do alot more things.. so
For example if you downloat a TSK theme file you can open it with WinCe and see whats going on there..then you can edit it and do some theme by yourself is the Theme is cab file.. its the same you can Open the CAB with WinCe and extract all the components..
Normaly even if you download a CAB file theme.. in the CAB will be the tsk. file
The Themes can be the same for many devices and on the same time to be diferent this ALL depends from the Theme.. for example if you want to create a Theme that only will change the Softkey Bar Task Bar and Wallpaper.. this is just example and you make this theme with WVGA resolution the theme will work in every WVGA device... because the Bars and the wallpaper are just simple PNG images.. but if your theme will include some MANILA files for example ..... sliders...Clocks... everything in the UI is made with MANILA FILES so will not work for all device.. because 1st have diferent versions for example the Manila files in Sense 2.1 are diferent than sense 2.5 Mostly they are the same size but with diferent names.. so if you make full theme for WVGA device and the theme include some Manila tweaks for 2.1 Sense your theme will work in ALL WVGA devices who are with manila 2.1 Sense.. im just explaining you to understand how this work.
Its not dificult and you can start simple by editing the bars images wallpapers etc when you see how it work.. you can begin make other things..
If you know how to work well with Photoshop you will be able to make awesome Themes.. because the WHOLE visual Look on our devices is based on IMAGES also the Manila Files are Images... but not all ofcourse..
If you want to edit MANILA files.. you can download CFC GUI from XDA with this powerfull tool you can Extract the image from the Manila file.. you can edit the image how you like it.. and again with this tool you can make it again to be MANILA file from png..
REMEMBER one of the most importmantly things in all graphic files are the SIZE and location.. so if you have the default images will be easy for you to know what you are doing...
Thats all i try to explain you short ... hope to understand me a bit
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Thanks so much your answer was perfect for me to get started, I will be back with my theme later, ok in while. LOL.
So I plan on doing a whole theme for Gtrabs 6.5 pure rom for the Xperia.
Where can I get the manila file for this rom?
sorry for the silly question.
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REMEMBER one of the most importmantly things in all graphic files are the SIZE and location.. so if you have the default images will be easy for you to know what you are doing...
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Is there just one file with all the images in it? like a deafult windows 6.5 theme?
Is there a place here to get the file/files?
Nope i will give you example what the size mean.. so some parts like i told you are only PNG image files for example the task bar and softkey bar in WM 6.5 are the same size in my case im using Blackstone WVGA device so 480x52 are the size of this PNGs for WVGA devices this mean i can put there whatever image i want i just need to make it this size of course.
Now you wonder OK but how the theme will know witch Images to use...
The TSK file when you open it with WinCe you will see is like a regs... and there you can associate for example you wrote in the TSK that for topbar to be used hackitstopbar.png then the image you do for the top bar must to be named with the same name ofcourse hackit and all is done.. when you copy this PNG to your windows and you choice the theme you want.. the theme will use this image that you want.
the TSK theme appear in Settings/Today in the theme list so you can create a TSK file named XDATheme.tsk this mean when you go to Settings/today there you will have a XDAtheme
Also is the same for everything in the TSK file you wrote everything you want.. to change and what kind of Wallpaper to be used i mean the names of this files.. they can have whatever name you want just need to be in png and the corect size.
About the Xperia i don`t know where you can get the files.. in the Xpira subforum you can ask someone to extract from the ROM the files you need and later you can see them with CFC GUI and edit them.
Also you can use Resco Explorer and to Extract the File from your ROM right now... the only one problem is that right now you don`t know witch fils you need.. then you need to read for example the file 21323c2.manila is responsible for the home screen CLOCK.. and etc etc when you know this info with files you need.. just find them with resco and copy to your SD card and later to your desktop now you will have files from where to start.
Its not importmantly do the Files are from Stock ROM or Cooked most importmantly is the Manila to be the same.
the Easy way to find them out is... download some theme that you like and that work on your device... for example the theme to include the clocks.. the bars whatever you need.. then when you sure this Theme work for you this mean your files are the same.. just download some costum theme Extract the Files and when you open them with CFC GUI you will see all images..you also can extract from this images a PNGs.. and this is the way you can mod them .. open the PNGs and make whatever changes you need and like... and when you are ready just replace them they to be manila again like i say you can do all that with CFC GUI
If i use Xperia i will tell you witch files you need but i use Blackstone... now in my case i use 2.1 Sense and i know almost every file i need to know so when i want to chnage something i just know witsh file simple to edit and all is done...
Its not One file.. with all images in it they are many files.. one for the clock itself another one for the backround of the clock another one for the clock numbers and etc etc etc
Simple example like i say if now i make a Theme WVGA with Sense 2.1 the theme will work in Touch HD, Rhodium, Topaz and etc etc all devices with the same UI if the theme is with 2.5 sense will work also in Leo.
The other trick i can tell you is this: go to Settings/Today there in the Themes you will have some with sure maybe the default one.. for example lets call it DefaultExpiria ok then in this case with sure you will have a file called DefaultXperia.tsk in your windows directory.. just go with Resco there and search for DefaultXperia.tsk file then copy and paste to your SD after this download to your desktop PC and when you open this TSK file with WinCe you will see almost everything all details this theme what kind of files use.. and how they are named...for example if the top bars are named Xdatopbar.png now you know the name just go again with Resco find that file and extract it.. when you open the png file on your desktop you will see exactly the size of this Image and now you know what file you need to do.. lol also if you don`t want to create a brand new TSK file..you can use the default one that is already in the ROM.. just make one png with the same size and rename it to have the same name like the default one Xdatopbar in this example ater you copy this file to windows.. your Top Bar will be with the image you want..
This is the easyest way to understand about your files.. the bad news are that the default themes are very simple i mean they can change some bars.. some wallpaper some other litle stuff but now Clock etc and this mean that when you open the default tsk you will be not able to see the clock files or all other you need.
But this is good begining to know how big must to be your bars.. and etc
Hi Tsalta. I have been following your examples above to try to create a new slider for my phone. I have all the file names correctly and resized everything to 128x128 and 256x256. I make it a system file and cab it up but when i install it it never show up. You can see the slider but not with the new icons that I placed in it. Any idea off the top of your head?
Yes the reasons can be two 1st what device you are using? there already have a slider creator so you can do whatever icons you want whit this creator no need to make all hand made also when you create the cab.. all fills must to be installed on %Windows% how to do that? just when the cab is open in WinCE double click and choice "Windows" then apply... do this for all files.. after you done then save the cab and install it in main memory if the filles are with corect names and they are installed on the WINDOWS directory will work for sure... at least if you do something wrong like diferent size icons or etc you will see this after the installation.. the reason WHY you can`t see the icons is 1st Diferent File Names.. not the filles you need or the Second can be if they are not installed in WINDOWS, give me the cab you did and i will tell you more
Hey Tsalta, i did point the file locations to the windows directory. I think that I made the right image size but could be wrong. I am using TP2 with Medium Hills rom flashed on it. I have attached two files for you. One has the cab file and the other is the images that I used. Thanks for your help on this.
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Hey Tsalta, i did point the file locations to the windows directory. I think that I made the right image size but could be wrong. I am using TP2 with Medium Hills rom flashed on it. I have attached two files for you. One has the cab file and the other is the images that I used. Thanks for your help on this.
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Men give me the LINK for that ROM because like i say im Blackstone user and i dont have from where to know what is this Medium Hills ROM when i ask about the ROM i ask about the BUILD and the MANILA version of the ROM u are using i don`t care about the Name of the ROM i want to see the ROM details to know what im doing.
Thanks.
I need to KNOW Witch BUILD of the ROM exactly because there have diferent Builds...
NOW I no wonder why Nothing Heppand.. Your Images are totaly Diferent the Size and Location like i say is the Most importmantly In Manila when you want to create a Theme your image files are totaly DIferent you never will have this Icons if you do them like that here i made just example to understand clear what mean Exactly the same SIZE and LOCATION
The Original file is the 1st One so the Whole file is 128x128 But see that the Calendar image is not on the Whole Image and is Smaller than 128 x128 the Second is the Example i did.. now you can see that the Whole PNG image is again 128x128 but the Custum Icon is on the same Place where was the Original Calendar Icon.. This is how must to be for everything not only for the Slider for the Clock for everything this is MOST Importmantly because if the Image is not on the same POSITION this just will not work. The Last file is your Image file that you send me.. so do u see any diference betwen them? your File is just a PNG image 128x128 and the Icon is in the full image is not Located on this specific Place that need to be also your Icon is 2 times bigger than the default one. If you do all the Icons like im telling you the Slider will work.
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Theres one thing I have to say before I begin: Make good skins!
Theres nothing wrong on reusing stuf from others (with due credits and permission, if needed) but dont go for the easy mix, make some good graphics with cool transparencies and plently of bling.
Please dont make ugly skins (like I did) for example, the M2D skin thread is huge, but only some are thrully nice and different.
Each person has its own taste, but lets all make an effort to raise the bar.
The skin change can be as simple as editing the 2 main images: The main tab and the minimized tabs, you can do much, much more, but those 2 images are the main change to the visual effect.
The minimized tab is very simple, its just a PNG inside the Windows folder named CHome_listback.png (its hidden, so use Resco Explorer if needed).
The main tab is a png inside a DLL with other icons, for that you need to edit the DLL with a special program.
To edit the DLL (containg the main graphics and icons):
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- Download ans install the PE Explorer trial: http://www.heaventools.com/download.htm
- Copy bronzeres.dll from the Windows folder to your SD card then to your PC.
- Open the DLL in PE Explorer and click on View > Resources
- See all the files inside the RC Data folder and double-click the png number 3000 for portrait or 4000 for landscape.
- Import a new PNG into that new screen and save the dll when finished (backup yours first).
- Download, export an open MSigner and open your dll inside this software.
- Copy that dll into your SD Card and then into the Windows folder (use Resco explorer if it denies access).
- Reset and enjoy.
To change the layout of the plugin you need to edit the Titanium_*.cpr file on your Windows folder (like Titanium_240x320.cpr, or whatever your screen resolution is), its a "simple" XML inside, you can see it with Notepad.
See this link for a detailed explanation of it:
Titanium Walkthrough by drkfngthdragnlrd
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3601164&postcount=2
You can download here a (bad) example of a simple skin.
More tools for developers:
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A Guide to Windows Mobile 6.5 by joel2009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3626556
CPL/CPR online creator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520857
Worked like a charm...
Great tutorial...
Many Thanks
Thanks, Iwas trying to look at the bronzeres.dll with reshacker and getting really confused. All I saw was a bunch of code. No images. I'll try this PE Explorer out. Anybody know if there is a chrome or grey theme already? Do we not need to sign the dll as in previous skinning like taskbar?
Hmmm... to be honest I dont remenber if I signed it, I dont think i did... :/
PNG Format
Hi TWolf,
thanks for the perfect instructions. Just tried myself. WAnt to change the 3000.png. But if I export it into Photoshop and create a new one with transparnency Titanium just shows background after having copied the new dll.
Do you know the specifications of the PNG?
Thanks
Januwar
there is also a tutorial for cpr files?
would be nice like the one for manila 2d, where people put lines and explanations...
Januwar said:
Hi TWolf,
thanks for the perfect instructions. Just tried myself. WAnt to change the 3000.png. But if I export it into Photoshop and create a new one with transparnency Titanium just shows background after having copied the new dll.
Do you know the specifications of the PNG?
Thanks
Januwar
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Hmmm.. I used simple 32 bits alpha transparent pngs from flash or paint shop pro... :/
KeRmiT80 said:
there is also a tutorial for cpr files?
would be nice like the one for manila 2d, where people put lines and explanations...
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The link on the first post of Titanium Walkthrough by drkfngthdragnlrd has some info on that.
when i replace the file and reboot it. I get a blank today screen and its set on windows default so i guess i'm doing something wrong. Same problem as januwar
Thats strange, could you test this?
Open your file on the signer and after its signed try to put it on the windows folder again...
I wasnt sure this step was really needed..
signed file works
thank you!!!
now just a question...how to add icons to "collapsed" tabs?
what i understood is that is possible to link to an external icon or use one in the bronzeres.dll...
...i'd like to know how
Thanks, added to the tutorial.
That depends of the plugin, if it uses icons that are inside this dll, then they can be changed too... If they use external pngs, thats even easier.
yes but only if the plugin already has the code to display an icon in the cpr right?
dont' know...it's the right place to ask for an example?
how to add an icon (not to change only) can you show the lines to add to the cpr for a generic tab? maybe it's possible to use the chome editor, i saw some registry entries related to icons in tabs editor...
something easy...newbie level please
its exacly the same procedure, just instead of being that icon number, its another one... :/
In some cases, if you edit the registry to a full path png file, it will use it.
no sorry maybe i didn't explain myself...
default plugins in titanium has only text when not selected, right?
now if i want (like i saw in some themes) to add an icon on the left to a non selected tab i think i have to edit the cpr and add some lines to create a link to a number in case of bronzeres or to an external png.
what i need is an example of these lines to add to cpr so i can replicate on my own for all my installed plugins.
i hope i've been more clear this time
ps :sorry for the dumb question as i told you i'm newbie, thank you for your help
Theres already a thread, as I said, to show ppl how tu use the cpr files... :/
You can see a example of what I did here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3788297&postcount=45
I added this to the condensed view of my resolution cpr:
Code:
<Image ID="[B]ICON[/B]" Left="0" Top="0" Width="36" Height="36" />
And this to the registry:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\CHome\system\CondensedPage]
"[B]ICON[/B]"="\\[I]My Documents\\Themes\\Titanium System Panel\\sd.png[/I]
thank you
i've read the walkthrought but i couldn't find these...maybe i have to search in the whole thread
These nice people copied the first post text and did even gave credit to xda:
http://pocketpc-live.com/pocket-pc/how-to-create-titanium-skins.html
Send them a nice letter of thanks.
OK...color me stupid, but I don't see CHome_listback.png on my device...I read and followed:
"The minimized tab is very simple, its just a PNG inside the Windows folder named CHome_listback.png (its hidden, so use Resco Explorer if needed)."
from the first post, but it is not there. it sharts with CHome_send..... and then a list of CHome_ Win..... images, but no CHome_listback.png!!
Any suggestions or ideas as to why?
Thanks
Strange, maybe it could be a different build, to be sure, copy my png from the UGLY SKIN to your Windows folder.
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OK...color me stupid, but I don't see CHome_listback.png on my device...I read and followed:
"The minimized tab is very simple, its just a PNG inside the Windows folder named CHome_listback.png (its hidden, so use Resco Explorer if needed)."
from the first post, but it is not there. it sharts with CHome_send..... and then a list of CHome_ Win..... images, but no CHome_listback.png!!
Any suggestions or ideas as to why?
Thanks
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Me too, I could'nt find CHome_listback.png at all with Total commander/or Resco - just the same list as above.
I'm using NRGZ rom on the Diamond
ok I have made my own selection icon but dont know how to get it in there, whats the name of the manila file I need to replace ?
Its a .png now do I leave it that way or does it have to become a .cab file ?
How do I open up other cabs to see how they are structured ?
I have qikcab but that just makes them, how do I analyse others ?
D.
Maybe you should have a look into this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689230
Is there a Tutorial on how to change an existing or create a new Softbar for CHT2?
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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
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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?
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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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Hello.
I'm a "vet" WinMo user - especially with Omnia i900.
I also made this "Ultimate-Total" theme fro Omnia (S2U2, Manila, etc) in Modaco.com, a quite popular one.
Anyways... I bought now a HD2 Leo. I found pretty soon, that it's NOT the same (easy) way to edit the Manila (Sense 2.5 in Leo).
In Omnia, I just opened the Windows directory, copied all the .png files in a temp folder, edited them and re-copy them back. (Or even better, I was extporting the Manila theme with the M2DC app in my PC, opened the file with WinRar, edited them, imported them back to the Manila file and copied back to Omnia...
In Leo, it's NOT THAT easy, at all!!!... Anyways, after so many months, I found many-many things already done (in cabs) and I don't have to worry much... But, I want to edit/modify all the Slider icons, the Slider sellection icon and the tab's large icons (when you're changing tabs, the large one in the middle of the screen)...
Can you people, please, please tell me, how can I do that? Can you write me down the proccess? What progs/apps I need? What's all these icons' dimensions?
Reply me back, m8s.
P.S.: I'm using rom with Co0kie inside. So, there is an EXTENDED (large) Home screen - with 2 additional screens (left-right). The WALLPAPERS MUST be larger than the original/usual one, then - and how much (dimensions)?
What would be this larger/wide wallpaper's size?
Skinning Sense/Manila files is not really that complicated as it looks at first.
They actually come with their own format, but at xda you´ll find easy-to-use conversion tools. Look for "m9editor" or "CFC GUI+".
Especially with the second one, you´ll find out how "easy" it is to find the graphics and their names.
An easy way to find out what files you need to change is to download the thing you want to change, check the files, and then start your work - modding in the png-capable image editor you prefer, convert the work to Manila/Sense files.
That´s about it.
EDIT: Just forgot about the wide wallpapers: Panorama is 1440x800 (3 times the normal one), in CHT 1.8.5 it was 960x800.
tictac0566 said:
Skinning Sense/Manila files is not really that complicated as it looks at first.
They actually come with their own format, but at xda you´ll find easy-to-use conversion tools. Look for "m9editor" or "CFC GUI+".
Especially with the second one, you´ll find out how "easy" it is to find the graphics and their names.
An easy way to find out what files you need to change is to download the thing you want to change, check the files, and then start your work - modding in the png-capable image editor you prefer, convert the work to Manila/Sense files.
That´s about it.
EDIT: Just forgot about the wide wallpapers: Panorama is 1440x800 (3 times the normal one), in CHT 1.8.5 it was 960x800.
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Thxs, really!
Since I found the HTC Leo's Sense quite difficult to edit the bloody Manila files (in OMNIA was... totally simple project), I'm willing to give (via PayPal donate) some cash, to someone who can create what I need...
He (they") will give me the exact dimensions of the files and I PERSONALLY will create my own graphics and I'll give him (them?) the files and he (they?) will create me what I want...
I want:
1. Co0kie (my personal) clocks (flip/analog)...
2. Slider (my personal) icons...
...and a couple things more; I'll have to check.
Anyone interesting?
Try CHTtweaks. You can change many of the items of co0kie home tab including flip & analog clock, softbar, lockscreen & SMS & email widget using simple png files; also you can get lot of transparency and easily chage text fonts. All with a simple file explorer, forget about manila files.
Regarding the slidertab is a bit more complicated, but if you upload here your png files for sure some other user will kindly help you. To start with you should install in your PC m9editor and / or CFC_GUI; also Resco Explorer or Total Commander in your device; then do a search in your device's windows folder for *_manila; then copy all the founded files to your SD and from there to your PC.
In post #8 of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696214 I did update a zip with all the files included in the slider-tab. Unzip in a separate folder in your PC. The files have the manila names, but png format. You can edit each one with PS, just keep the names and the sizes. It will be easy to convert them back to manila format before put them in your device.
Do it slowly, and ask here what you need. And do not forget to enjoy!
poy any reason why you would copy manila files to sd card first then pc?
i would just open windows folder on pc then copy straight to the pc.
You are right, probably my PC is very slow so i transfer the files using the card reader and i also like to have a backup copy of manila in SD. Of course is not essential .... the most important is to put all manila files in PC -no matter how- and do the edition there.
lol your pc is slow?
I may have you beat. it takes my pc about an hour and a half to copy all manila files.
frustrating but still hella fun though.
@ OP upload your files.
my sig : windroid have everything u want =] If u need edit anything .PM me.
or U could use Poys CHT Tweak. its easy to use
Hi Felas,
Nice to see you guys Best regards my friends
Hi Andrew.mazlim,
You don't need to pay for it my friends, you allways will find someone willing to help, This is the strength of the great XDA family
Just upload your files and we all will help you
PD: Follow the instructions of the Master Poyensa
Any help you need.
I totally agree with all that was said here today, thank you all for being good family members.
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Hi Felas,
Nice to see you guys Best regards my friends
Hi Andrew.mazlim,
You don't need to pay for it my friends, you allways will find someone willing to help, This is the strength of the great XDA family
Just upload your files and we all will help you
PD: Follow the instructions of the Master Poyensa
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Thxs all of you, for the interest.
But... I don't know the BLOODY DIMENSIONS of these graph files!
I'm pro designer and if you may check bellow the link, I made a "total-theme" for OMNIA - took some serious time, but was easy, after all.
In OMNIA's "Manila", the project was so "crystal"; just copied EVERY graph file from Windows folder (mobile) in my PC, edited them, re-copied back to mobile... Or even better (with M2DC), I was extracting the ENTIRE theme somewhere in my mobile, copied the theme in the PC, opened via WinRar, editing the files, re-placing back in the "rar" theme file... and back to mobile!
SIMPLE!
In Leo's Sense Manila, it's NOT THAT simple!
Anyways... Is it possible, someone, to give me the BASIC files for these graphics (for example, Sliders icon mask and icon itself, Slider tab's icons, Co0kie clocks seperated graphs, etc.), to edit them (make my own graps) and help me out?
HERE IS my first personal Co0kie wallpaper (wide) I made; maybe I'll make others too, but I like that (see bellow)...
So... I wonna make some serious modifications, with the... obvious theme!
hey op, if no ones done it before I put my pc on later I'll help you out with slider icon sizes and convert your finished png images to manila, I did a pretty cool effort for my phone......
whats up don?
why dont you give him the manila files names for the slider files if you have them on hand.
@ OP here is a useful link to get your manila files off your device and convert em on your PC to png using CFCGUI. CFCGUI is needed.
link for mini tut
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/tp2-theme...nila-images-have-exactly-design-you-want.html
CFCGUI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798
hi andrew, i have given you the "bloody dimensions" in the two links i posted you will find all the files in png format, just open and edit. Then post them here.We will help you to convert it to manila .....
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whats up don?
why dont you give him the manila files names for the slider files if you have them on hand.
@ OP here is a useful link to get your manila files off your device and convert em on your PC to png using CFCGUI. CFCGUI is needed.
link for mini tut
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/tp2-theme...nila-images-have-exactly-design-you-want.html
CFCGUI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798
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hey there bud, hows it going?. thats exactly what im going to do now, i wasnt on the pc earlier so here goes.......
op, heres the files you need for the slider. i've sent you my own but the originals are the exact same size and i have these at hand. theres the large ones in the middle of the screen, the ones for the actual slider bar and the ones for when you slide your finger across the bar, you'll sus it out im sure.
just make a note of the actual image size and position within the canvas size, cut it and add your own images. when your done let me know an i'll convert them to manila for you. ask away if you need help......
ericv99 said:
whats up don?
why dont you give him the manila files names for the slider files if you have them on hand.
@ OP here is a useful link to get your manila files off your device and convert em on your PC to png using CFCGUI. CFCGUI is needed.
link for mini tut
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/tp2-theme...nila-images-have-exactly-design-you-want.html
CFCGUI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798
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that's a very good mini tutotial. I remember that i was using the same when i've edited my verry first flip clock on my stock rom (it's been a while )
Τhk you all, lads. I'm really-really appreciated your interesting...
Ah! I forgot to show you what I've done for OMNIA's Manila. Here:
http://www.modaco.com/content/i900-...and-complete-ultimate-theme-startup-m2d-s2u2/
hey andrew hows it going with the mods?
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hey andrew hows it going with the mods?
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Well, don't know if I'll try to mod them myself (still looking for someone to do it for me and donate 'im), because I'm in love with my new "toy", a Cowon J3 and I'm trying to MOD THAT UI!