Creating your clock image
Step one:
Creating your image
Using Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, or a similar image editing application, create your clock.
Your image must be:
• PNG file type;
• 256 x 256 pixels; and
• have a transparent background
Step two:
Converting your image into a QTC manila file
Download Mode9 Editor from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984
When you open Mode9 Editor for the first time, you will be asked to enter the directory you will have specific files in. Use the help guide/manual that comes with the download to help you through this step.
Once you have Mode9Editor open, click on the ‘open’ icon (top left toolbar) and open your clock PNG image.
Now click on the little icon, above the image preview, that looks like a little disk with a ‘Q’ in it.
Save the new file as:
20F62884_manila
Copy your new clock file to your phone or storage card.
How to use your new clock image
Step one:
Backup, backup, backup
Using Resco Explorer, Total Commander or something similar, go to (on your phone):
Device – Windows
Copy the following file:
20F62884_manila
Save a copy of this file somewhere safe.
This is your backup in the event that you wish to return to Co0kie’s original analogue clock.
Step two:
Installing your new clock
Copy your new clock file:
20F62884_manila
Using Resco Explorer, Total Commander or something similar, paste the new clock file to:
Device – Windows
You will be prompted to overwrite the original file. Say ‘yes’ (don’t panic, remember, you have a backup)
Step three:
Restart Sense
A soft reset of the device is not necessary; however this will refresh Sense if this is your preferred method.
Alternatively, you can turn Sense off by going to:
Settings (tab) – Menu – All settings – Today – Items (tab) - untick ‘HTC Sense’ - ok
Then, restart Sense by going to:
Today – Items (tab) - tick ‘HTC Sense’ – ok
OR
Another way to restart Sense is to do as follows:
• Open CHTEditor
• Make a minor setting change
• Go menu - apply changes
• DO NOT EXIT
• No go and undo the change you just applied (unless you want to keep it )
• Go menu - apply changes
• Exit
Sense will restart.
Great job....
Thanks for your sharing.....
Gino14 said:
Great job....
Thanks for your sharing.....
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You're welcome.
I hope it is clear enough. Be sure to let me know if I have missed something out or could change something to make it clearer.
I have also found it to be quicker to restart sense by going into the Cookie Home Tab Editor and applying a new lockscreen (select apply changes) and then reverting (without exiting, and again applying changes), and then exit the editor. This will restart sense without you having to wait for it to turn off, and then waiting again for it to turn back on. Without a tool that does it automatically, this is the fastest method I have found for restarting sense (and I use it all the time for applying analog clocks in particular).
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I have also found it to be quicker to restart sense by going into the Cookie Home Tab Editor and applying a new lockscreen (select apply changes) and then reverting (without exiting, and again applying changes), and then exit the editor. This will restart sense without you having to wait for it to turn off, and then waiting again for it to turn back on. Without a tool that does it automatically, this is the fastest method I have found for restarting sense (and I use it all the time for applying analog clocks in particular).
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Another good option.
I like this one. In fact it should work with any change made in CHTEditor. Just make the chang, apply it, undo the change, apply and exit.
Thanks for the feedback. I shall add the option to the first post
Franwella said:
Another good option.
I like this one. In fact it should work with any change made in CHTEditor. Just make the chang, apply it, undo the change, apply and exit.
Thanks for the feedback. I shall add the option to the first post
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Thanks.
And yeah - I should've mentioned you could do it with just about any setting. Some of them though can have unintended consequences. For example, changing the number of quick link screens and then changing them back seems to rearrange quicklinks.
SolusCado said:
Thanks.
And yeah - I should've mentioned you could do it with just about any setting. Some of them though can have unintended consequences. For example, changing the number of quick link screens and then changing them back seems to rearrange quicklinks.
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Good point. Best to stick to the basic changes
How bout the hands? When you mentioned saving the image as png I was thinking you are referring to just the clock face right?
Leechoonhwee said:
How bout the hands? When you mentioned saving the image as png I was thinking you are referring to just the clock face right?
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Yes indeedy. The instructions above are for the clockface only; however, if you would like to have a go at making the hands, it is much the same process. The files you need to make, and their respective sizes are as follows:
HTML:
20F62884_manila - background - 256x256
0AB9C3F4_manila - hour hand - 16x256
4BDFBA48_manila - minute hand - 16x256
2A87D392_manila - second hand - 16x256
7126E342_manila - clock dot - 32x32
My fastest way for Sense reset - RestartManila.exe. I found this exe somewhere in this forum - thanks to the unknown creator. The cab will create a shortcut in windows/start menu. I made then a quicklink.
Hello
So i test it to make a own clock with some templates found on the Forum.
But after i copied the file in my Windows folder and restart manila i can only see the hands and second hand.
What did i wrong.
My way.
Open mod9--->open my png clock (256x256 and transperent)--->Save it as manila file--->Copie to my storage card--->copie with total commander in my Windows folder and overwrite the one that exist--->Softreset.
Pls help.
How can I make files for hands wider than 16 x 256, so for instance 32 x 256 or 128 x 256?
Make a png picture with the width of your choice (f.e. 32 x 256 or 128 x 256). For the correct rotation point you have to place the hand in the same way in the middle like in a 16x256 file. Then import this picture in the right manila file (I use CFC Gui). This will automatically change the picture in the manila file to the new size.
For other settings in 7c60907d_manila see this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6368698&postcount=32
Dic3ptor said:
So i test it to make a own clock with some templates found on the Forum.
But after i copied the file in my Windows folder and restart manila i can only see the hands and second hand.
What did i wrong.
My way.
Open mod9--->open my png clock (256x256 and transperent)--->Save it as manila file--->Copie to my storage card--->copie with total commander in my Windows folder and overwrite the one that exist--->Softreset.
Pls help.
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By my take on the above process you have done everything correctly.
I am, of course, assuming that you have Co0kies HTC installed!
The only thing I can think of is that you may have misnamed the manila file. Double check and ensure that the clockface file name is 20F62884_manila
Franwella said:
By my take on the above process you have done everything correctly.
I am, of course, assuming that you have Co0kies HTC installed!
The only thing I can think of is that you may have misnamed the manila file. Double check and ensure that the clockface file name is 20F62884_manila
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Yes Cookies is installed! Hmm maybe a did a mistake with the name of the manila file. Thx for your answer.
Dic3ptor said:
Hmm maybe a did a mistake with the name of the manila file. Thx for your answer.
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Believe me, you wouldn't be the first *sheepish grin*
rat_2665 said:
Make a png picture with the width of your choice (f.e. 32 x 256 or 128 x 256). For the correct rotation point you have to place the hand in the same way in the middle like in a 16x256 file. Then import this picture in the right manila file (I use CFC Gui). This will automatically change the picture in the manila file to the new size.
For other settings in 7c60907d_manila see this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6368698&postcount=32
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Thanks! I'll look into it.
gradient?
hi, i'm trying to make some of my own clock for cht but i have a problem with gradient and transparency (see picture). this is the clock i made but can you tell me what to do to get a smoth gradient not like this one on the picture, it looks ok in corel but when i create a manila file with manila editor and put it in my phone it's not good (low quality).thx
Resizing clocks
is there an easy way to increase the size of one of the clocks I downloaded here? From the links in your clock list thread I found lechux's Hero clock. I really like the HTC one but it's too small! How can I resize it up by 25%?
lowfieldgarage said:
is there an easy way to increase the size of one of the clocks I downloaded here? From the links in your clock list thread I found lechux's Hero clock. I really like the HTC one but it's too small! How can I resize it up by 25%?
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The only way really is to recreate the clock.
You could try converting the manila file back to PNG, then increasing the image and seeing if you lose much resolution. If you get a reasonable result, then it's a matter of saving the new PNG and converting back into manila.
Of course, if you do all this you should credit the original developer.
Also keep in mind that if you create a bigger clockface, and the one you're interested in comes with hands, then the hands will need to be recreated to fit the new size.
Related
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.
syrguy1969 said:
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
Hi All,
Just got my MDA Compact V - T- Mobile's version of the Diamond 2 ... have a few issues that I could do with some help on.
1. Keyboard doesn't have the £ sign - can't find any settings for a uk keyboard!
2. As usual, T-Mobile have a dull theme - how can I cange the wm theme to pure black? I also prefer the original HTC Diamond background - liked the theme I had on my first Diamond (attached pic) - does anyone know if this exists for the Diamond 2 & where can I get it? I know it's probably a bit boring for most, but I would ideally like to have the exact same theme on the diamond 2 if pos - any suggestions welcome
3. T-Mobile have replaced the flippy clock - is there any way I can add this?
4. The date format is MMM DD, YYYY - can I change this - I prefer DDD MMM YYYY
Thanks for any help or pointers
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Not any any replies
but have solved the flippy closk issue (though more by accident than design). Installed Background for all tabs and it appeared out of nowhere However, new problem now with the slider - pic attached - the slider is white (ish) and quite wide and so blocks the adjacent icons - is there any way I can reduce the size of the slier or make it transparent?
Would still like to resolve the date format issue - to ddd mmm yyyy instead of mmm dd, yyyy
Still need the £ sign on my keyboard
Still want the HTC Black wallpaper
any help anyone
Thanks
-Transparent slider: copy attached files to Windows folder
-Change date format: install Advanced Config,go to menu/more settings/TochFLO 3d (ignore error), choose your date format.
-Task Bar:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512971
Greets
-Transparent flip-clock with white digits: put attached files into Windows folder
sualc said:
-Transparent slider: copy attached files to Windows folder
-Change date format: install Advanced Config,go to menu/more settings/TochFLO 3d (ignore error), choose your date format.
-Task Bar:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512971
Greets
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Thank you sualc - very much appreciated ... have a slight problem though ... even though I have disabled touchflo3d, I cannot seem to replace the manila files nor can I delete them first and put the replacement files in Any suggestions
Thanks again
you cannot use Windows file explorer, use total commander or resco explorer
sualc said:
you cannot use Windows file explorer, use total commander or resco explorer
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Thanks
for the £ sign you should press the 12# button on the keyboard (right side), and then on the left side there is a button 1/2, when you press that you will go to 2/2 and you'll see the £ and € sign.
-Tk- said:
for the £ sign you should press the 12# button on the keyboard (right side), and then on the left side there is a button 1/2, when you press that you will go to 2/2 and you'll see the £ and € sign.
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Thanks -Tk- - sorry I was too blind not to see the obvious
sualc said:
-Transparent flip-clock with white digits: put attached files into Windows folder
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copying attached files in windows folder and selecting a black background, clock in homepage becomes black with white numbers, isn't it?
edit: it works. thankyou very much
Can someone upload a screenshot of glossy white clock?
try the following thread i have the same phoneand same problems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525411
If you just want the black HTC TouchFlow3D and you don't want to flash a new ROM your can download the file which there is a link to in the first post on this page :
http://www.planete-htc.com/index.php?mod=forum&ac=voir&id=20612&debut=20&cat=237
They say it's important that the screen doesn't go off during the cab's installation so turn off all power saving settings first so the screen stays on.
Then all you have to do is extract the cab from the zip, copy the cab on to your phone and then run it. Wait for it to install. It takes awhile, it's normal. Then it will reset itself and you will have a black TF3D
vijaydesor said:
UPDATE:
but have solved the flippy closk issue (though more by accident than design).
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You have a flippy clock instead of the Compact V standard clock?
Can you tel how you do that?
Thanks
KNederlof said:
You have a flippy clock instead of the Compact V standard clock?
Can you tel how you do that?
Thanks
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see post #4 it's attachment
That doesn't work.
I think that is the layout of the flippy clock, but at the Compact V the flippy clock is switched off, so first I need to switch it on.
Vijaydesor told he put the flippy clock on, I want to know how.
Is it possible to install clocks used with Manila 2.0 also in Manila 2.1 Original ROM?
Or is there a basic difference?
Nobody know how I can enable the flippy clock in the standard Compact V?
Koen
vijaydesor said:
UPDATE:
Not any any replies
but have solved the flippy closk issue (though more by accident than design). Installed Background for all tabs and it appeared out of nowhere However, new problem now with the slider - pic attached - the slider is white (ish) and quite wide and so blocks the adjacent icons - is there any way I can reduce the size of the slier or make it transparent?
Would still like to resolve the date format issue - to ddd mmm yyyy instead of mmm dd, yyyy
Still need the £ sign on my keyboard
Still want the HTC Black wallpaper
any help anyone
Thanks
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where did you get that black clock with white letters if you dont mind?
Hope this works many thanks
My first mod, the LCARS Lockscreen! Make your lockscreen resemble the panels on the Enterprise! Yay! Also included, the original files they replaced.
Ahem...
Anyway, here is a zip file of everything needed to make your own lcars lockscreen. It's a zip because apparently the cabs I had up here didn't work properly... Can't beat placing real files yourself, I guess. haha
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Instructions:
First- Add files in the icons folder to windows\ directory in phone. Just the icons in the folder, not the full folder. Either use icons in the zip or install the icons cab file. Also, put the lcars.ttf font into the /windows folder.
Second- Add lcarswallpaper.png and LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr to windows\lockscreen.
Third, reset the phone and you're done!
I've also included the original files for what this mod changes in case you want to revert back.
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I have no lockscreen mods, cookie's home tab lockscreen is set to the default lockscreen so it won't interfere, or anything aside from the memclock app as you can see on the top right of the screenshot so I can't guarantee it will work with any mods. Like I said, This is my first so I apologize if it doesn't work properly on your HD2. As far as mine goes, everything lines up perfectly.
Restart your phone and enjoy!
When you tap the slider to get your notifications, the calendar and clock disappear. I don't know how to keep them their the entire time. If anyone can help with that, I'd appreciate it. \
For people that have flashed their roms only, try either the cpr courtesy of SolShade posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7153849&postcount=58
Or the updated cpr titled "LS_LockScene_480x800 FLASHED ROM.zip" at the bottom of this first post. This one contains minor tweaks to SolShade's working version, plus with my anastasia rom, there was a gap at the bottom that wasn't black, so everything was shuffled down accordingly to fix that.
While I havent tried it out, it looks cool.
Grats.
Now to make an interactive home tab with a captains chair perspective of the bridge.
Dear,
i have downloaded and installed 3 cab. but its not showing anything but only unlock button beside start button only...
Sorry, rasumia. I've posted the full files, not just cabs, so they should work a lot better for you. Guess quickcab doesn't want to play nice with me. Anyway, also has the original files for a manual uninstall also, so no risk of goofing with your lock screen again.
Not somethine I personally would have, but still a great job with putting it together!
thanks for your quick reply...
i have tried as you have mentioned in the Readme.txt but still same problem. only unlock button shows.
i use CHT 1.7.1 with editor...could it be causing this?
it could be better if there is a final cab so it would be all easier for everyone... thanks a lot!
i am personally star trek fan. it would be very nice if we can have a complete theme with icons slider and lock screen...
i know its too much to ask but its just my idea...
I would love a full manilla okudagram refit, but that would be a lot of work getting the layout right... I would almost like to do that, but someone else would have to program it.
I have cookie's home screen 1.70 enabled but all the custom lockscreen stuff disabled, only using the default lock at the default settings there. Your signature says you have a custom rom, maybe that could be a conflict? Looks like in the logs that they did do things to the lock screen. I wouldn't think it would be much different than what I did but who knows. I wish I knew more and could help better but I learned just with tweaking the lock settings. I have a friend that has an hd2 with the stock rom so I'll know soon if it works on his.
huh ?
want to use this but dont know how to replace files in windows DIR, system says cant replace ??????
D.
Works great.
Here on my german stock rom there is no Icon folder, just copy those files into windows folder, the rest as statet in first post, soft reset and there you are.
To copy the files I've used resco explorer
The only thing that doesn't work is the notification button for missed call. I can see it in taskbar but not instead of button comm1
Live long and prosper
jusD said:
want to use this but dont know how to replace files in windows DIR, system says cant replace ??????
D.
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Which files won't it replace? The icons? Try adding the lockscreen480x800.cpr file and wallpaper and restarting. If it changes the layout to match the wallpaper, then try the cab here to install the icons.
When I did this originally on my phone, I copied the files onto the storage card, then with the phone, copied and pasted the cpr file into the lockscreen folder. I hope any of this helps.
slackersink said:
My first mod, the LCARS Lockscreen! Make your lockscreen resemble the panels on the Enterprise! Yay! Also included, the original files they replaced.
Ahem...
Anyway, here is a zip file of everything needed to make your own lcars lockscreen. It's a zip because apparently the cabs I had up here didn't work properly... Can't beat placing real files yourself, I guess. haha
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Instructions:
I've included a readme that says the same thing...
First- Add files in the icons folder to windows\ directory in phone. Just the icons in the folder, not the full folder.
Second- Add lcarswallpaper.png and LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr to windows\lockscreen.
Third, place the lcars.ttf font into windows\font. I saw instructions from here that said it could only be done by connecting your phone to the computer and adding it through activesync, but they could be mistaken.
Fourth, reset the phone and you're done!
I've also included the original files for what this mod changes in case you want to revert back.
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I have no lockscreen mods or anything aside from the memclock app as you can see on the top right of the screenshot so I can't guarantee it will work with any mods. Like I said, This is my first so I apologize if it doesn't work properly on your HD2. As far as mine goes, everything lines up perfectly.
Restart your phone and enjoy!
When you tap the slider to get your notifications, the calendar and clock disappear. I don't know how to keep them their the entire time. If anyone can help with that, I'd appreciate it.
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Hey, great job.
Where can I get LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr?
Thanks.
Working !
weightlifter that file is in the .zip file from the first post !
All good here the .cab file made the difference, thanx !
D.
Using windows active sync for replace wont work but using fileexplorer works...
for i couldnt make it work yet still trying...
use .cab
rasumia i used the .cab file for step 1 and then did the rest of the steps and it works for me !
good luck !
D.
ok let me try once again =)
Sorry no luck at all...may when it is completed i will give a try... thanks a lot anyway...
Very nice mate. I hope you can get the notifications showing all the time, like you said. Also, it would be better if the taskbar could be either removed or replaced with something else of equal functionality. It just seems a shame to have it not fullscreen.
Other than that though, very nice indeed!
Incidentally, I used total command to copy the files around and didn't use activesync to copy the font, and it works fine for me.
rasumia said:
Sorry no luck at all...may when it is completed i will give a try... thanks a lot anyway...
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I have the same problem as you have. It might be caused by Cookies home tab or the editor.
johncmolyneux: How did you get it to work, how did you set up CHTEditor?
ZekeWolf said:
I have the same problem as you have. It might be caused by Cookies home tab or the editor.
johncmolyneux: How did you get it to work, how did you set up CHTEditor?
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I turned off the CHT lockscreen and turned on the default lock screen (and then a soft reset, because that's what the editor does then). Then I just copied all the files into the relevant locations, as described in the 1st post.
I did copy all the files onto my storage card first and then used total commander to copy them onto the device, which meant that I could overwrite any existing files without windows moaning at me.
Incidentally, I do have both lockscreens working independantly. I turned the CHT lockscreen back on and that is now my default lockscreen (from the home tab menu, or from pressing the end button), but if I go to the start menu and lock from there then I get this lovely lockscreen
(I do then get the CHT one as well, when I unlock this one, so it's not perfect but at least I can see both of them working.)
hasn't worked for me, used the zip from the first post, when i lock the device i get the default unlock soft button and no lock screen atall
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
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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 ...)
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How can I combine my changes in a .cab file?
Any tutorial out there?
Usually I use the search function, but never sure where to look for (hd2, win 6.5.x ...)
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Hehe^^ well the easiest way to make a cab is using Quick Cab. Just search it and you will find it Lanch the taxi like exe and then go to files, then select all your files on the left side and then select windows on the right side and press add.
After that go to create, select the name for your program, enter your name and then go to browse, select where you want to save it, then enter the cab name press ok and then press create.
After that you are already done
Uploaded my first version.
Give it a try if you like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12191104#post12191104
iselia said:
Uploaded my first version.
Give it a try if you like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12191104#post12191104
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looking good But I would recommend, that you use higher resolution icons for the softkeys, because they appear to be blurry^^
It's only the screenshot I think.
They look good on my device.
hey nordpolcamper i wann to make softbar too ,i read ur tutorial and when i make that,how can i make cab file to just install it not to copy in folder on my phone and overwrite files?
trezack said:
hey nordpolcamper i wann to make softbar too ,i read ur tutorial and when i make that,how can i make cab file to just install it not to copy in folder on my phone and overwrite files?
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Thats quite easy But if you really want to work on the Softbars, I highly recommend just overwriting the files. Cause if you always install a cab you will get a very huge list in your programs list and that can be very messy. But if your eyes are set on it, I would suggest you download quickcab.
For simple cabs this is the best program and its very easy to use. Just set the directory to the windows folder, add what you want to copy and then give the program a name and a name for the Cab and press generate and everythings already done.
If you need help, just say so
i will just overwrite till i make a good one. ty for help
i have your nordpolcamper gingerbread theme its great..but when i make softbar its only picture ..how did u made icons for softkeys for web phone and startmenu?
here you go
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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.
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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!