[Q] Editing Start Menu - General Questions and Answers

I edited CPR files, because I want have start menu similar to HTC Sense list of all programs. I did it similar, but I need to change taskbar and softkey bar background to black, is it possible?
I have Touch Pro2 with 2.07 stock ROM.

OlekB said:
I edited CPR files, because I want have start menu similar to HTC Sense list of all programs. I did it similar, but I need to change taskbar and softkey bar background to black, is it possible?
I have Touch Pro2 with 2.07 stock ROM.
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Are you refering to the default windows mobile start menu? I'm guessing you are refering to how the taskbar becomes "transparent" when you apply a different background. I have no idea how to accomplish this with coding... but it is possible to change to a theme with black task bars, and manually replace the background/wallpaper image in the windows directory (or whereever it's located) with an image of your choice, using the same name as the original. The easiest way (if you are getting an unable to copy b/c of write protection) is to copy the image over from your storage card using total commander or Resco file explorer.
If I'm off track of what you are trying to do... just ignore me.

cbeck said:
Are you refering to the default windows mobile start menu?
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Yes.
I'm guessing you are refering to how the taskbar becomes "transparent" when you apply a different background.
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Exactly, I have "transparent" top and bottom bars now, but I want to have it black. I use "HTC Black" theme which has black bars beyond the start menu. Maybe I should create png file with black bars
Thanks for reply and sorry for my English.

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Change Manila 2.5 quick link icons

Anybody knows how to change te icons on the nem manila 2.5 home screen?
I have a link tot TomTom there, but i would like to change the icon to high-r
resolution.
Tried to change iconpath via the register, but when i use a .ico file, i always get the opera icon and when i use a .qtc file it isn't showing either.
What am i doing wrong?
nwijma said:
Anybody knows how to change te icons on the nem manila 2.5 home screen?
I have a link tot TomTom there, but i would like to change the icon to high-r
resolution.
Tried to change iconpath via the register, but when i use a .ico file, i always get the opera icon and when i use a .qtc file it isn't showing either.
What am i doing wrong?
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Hi,
I know it's a bit late but I had this problem too and the workaround that I use is to force each quick link to pick up a png image as the icon.
* To do this you need to go to HKLM/Software/HTC/Manila/Home using a reg editor
* Change "IconPath". Set the location to any image you want for each slot (they are numbered from 0-8)
* Restart manila and your new icons will be displayed. For high resolution, use 128px PNGs.
Hope that was helpful.
change start menu icon its taken from there.
bnm7bnm said:
change start menu icon its taken from there.
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No, it's not true, I have changed the icon for Camera in Start Menu with Icon Changer but the icon in Manilla today didn't changed.
muntos said:
No, it's not true, I have changed the icon for Camera in Start Menu with Icon Changer but the icon in Manilla today didn't changed.
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it is true but i forgot something, after changing start menu icons you should delete all files in \Application Data\HTC\ProgLauncher & reset.
bnm7bnm said:
it is true but i forgot something, after changing start menu icons you should delete all files in \Application Data\HTC\ProgLauncher & reset.
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Correct, I did like you said and now it's okay. Thanks !

Where are the icon files in WinMo 6.5?

Where are the image files of the default icons in WinMo 6.5, like Calender.png, Settings.png etc?
THanks
bronzeres.dll????
TheRem said:
bronzeres.dll????
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Oh! So you mean I cannot just overwrite the icons with new once in order to change them...
Thanks
if you want to change the icons on the Titanium screen (CHome) without editing bronzeres.dll...
Plugin Icons - Images:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536498
or if you're referring to the icons on the Start Menu (Hexagon)...
use Nullstring's Icon Changer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080

Beyond Frustrated!!! Transparency Cabs!!!

I was told that if I copied over the Manila File 4f914e0d with one that was edited to make the text on my home screen, "CALENDAR" go away but it does not. Does anyone have a cab file for this. When I use cookie's tab to "show when relevant" the date and alarm pops up with a grayish background. Also my clock has clear borders around it!!! I'm trying to get rid of this crap so I can have and enjoy the background I like. I've been up since 9AM EST reading through several posts and installing and uninstalling cabs and manila files to no avail. I NEED HELP!!!!
babyface215 said:
I was told that if I copied over the Manila File 4f914e0d with one that was edited to make the text on my home screen, "CALENDAR" go away but it does not. Does anyone have a cab file for this. When I use cookie's tab to "show when relevant" the date and alarm pops up with a grayish background. Also my clock has clear borders around it!!! I'm trying to get rid of this crap so I can have and enjoy the background I like. I've been up since 9AM EST reading through several posts and installing and uninstalling cabs and manila files to no avail. I NEED HELP!!!!
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You should check the stickies... and install transparency cabs for whatever item you want to have transparent.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637671
The clock, date/alarm, and calender transparent cabs are there.
wolfee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637671
The clock, date/alarm, and calender transparent cabs are there.
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Yea those two threads do nothing for me. There isn't a cab that removes the "text" 'Calendar' from the homescreen. There is one that removes it from the lockscreen. And there isn't a Cab that removes the "clear frames" from under my digital clock. Also I've noticed where people can edit the word "start" on the top curtain...how can I do this?
babyface215 said:
Yea those two threads do nothing for me. There isn't a cab that removes the "text" 'Calendar' from the homescreen. There is one that removes it from the lockscreen. And there isn't a Cab that removes the "clear frames" from under my digital clock. Also I've noticed where people can edit the word "start" on the top curtain...how can I do this?
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Clear frames from under the clock??? Are you talking about the background for the calendar/alarm on the home screen? That would be the first cab.
and the no start text cab is the 2nd one.
If this isnt what you are looking for, please give us a screen shot pointing to what you need.
OK do you
see how this image has frames around the digital clock
Also you see the text "calendar" right below the date and alarm.
I want to remove calendar and I want to remove those "clear" frames around the digital clock. Also its not about removing the text "start" in the top curtain...I want to edit it. See the other picture...
EDIT: I removed the text/word "Calendar" from my homescreen by selecting menu/Edit Home Layout: Then I held pressed "Calendar" and it prompted me if I wanted to remove it and there it went.. Now the only thing ...those darn eyeglass frames around my digital clock and editing the top curtain.
That should remove the clock background fully. It is in one of or both posts I posted in post 3.
That
wolfee said:
That should remove the clock background fully. It is in one of or both posts I posted in post 3.
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Didn't work. Most of the Touch X's i've used do not work. I'm running the new TmoUS ROM on my HD2. Also I do not want to remove that "start" in the top curtain as so much as to edit it. Also do you know of a way besides HDWALL and B4ALL to get the homescreen wallpaper to show on the top and bottom curtains as well...?
Are those "frames" not part of the clock itself and not a background. I think you need to look for another completely transparent clock. I'm not sure which one to suggest, but that's where I'd be looking rather than cabs for transparent backgrounds
Interesting
ClydeB1 said:
Are those "frames" not part of the clock itself and not a background. I think you need to look for another completely transparent clock. I'm not sure which one to suggest, but that's where I'd be looking rather than cabs for transparent backgrounds
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hmmmm...let me search on that. But how about the top and bottom curtains and editing the top to put my name up there like in that picture
babyface215 said:
hmmmm...let me search on that. But how about the top and bottom curtains and editing the top to put my name up there like in that picture
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Try these, unzip and copy files to \Windows (backup the originals first ) and then overwrite the originals. You may need to use Total Commander or Resco File Explorer to do so.
For editing the name on the top I use CHT Editor, but you can also try MaxTTM (look in the Blackstone aka Touch HD section) if you don't use the Co0kie Home tabs mod.
EDIT: I see you also use the CHT Editor - so to change the operator name is very easy, go to - Menu\CHT Editor\Miscellaneous settings> and scroll down to Custom Operator text and edit to whatever you wish
I agree with Clyde. That cab should remove the BG of the clock all together.
I have a stock rom T-MoUS as well, and 90% of the Touch X cabs work for me. so they should work for you no probs. Maybe you have something installed that
does not get along with the cabs.
As for the start text thing.. I dont know if you can edit it. I know it can be removed. Not seen it edited to say something ells. CHT will allow you to change the operator text, just below the start text.
After looking at the second pic again. I *THINK* that is a personal rom that Antonio uses. If that is the case, he has that cooked into the rom like that.
You can also try this to edit the Operator name - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=359563&highlight=personalizer
antoniomistretta said:
White transparent clock with frame:
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You can try this clock and then just use the Touch X cab to remove the clock frame/background - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=261685&d=1262103604 (Courtesy of Antoniomistretta)
Yea I like the basic clock...i'm just trying to find one without those clear borders. And I already edited the Carrier name right below the top curtain...I just didn't know that was built inside a ROM within the Top Curtain...I thought that was a cab...
Now just to be clear
ClydeB1 said:
Try these, unzip and copy files to \Windows (backup the originals first ) and then overwrite the originals. You may need to use Total Commander or Resco File Explorer to do so.
For editing the name on the top I use CHT Editor, but you can also try MaxTTM (look in the Blackstone aka Touch HD section) if you don't use the Co0kie Home tabs mod.
EDIT: I se you also use the CHT Editor - so to change the operator name go to - Menu\CHT Editor\Miscellaneous settings> and scroll down to Custom Operator text and edit to whatever you wish
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That zip file contains files that will make my home tab top and bottom bars/curtains transparent so my wallpaper will show the entire length of my display?
babyface215 said:
That zip file contains files that will make my home tab top and bottom bars/curtains transparent so my wallpaper will show the entire length of my display?
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No. it will only take away the shaded areas behind the Operator name and behind the sliders. To skin the taskbar and softkey bar you need to use something like HD Wall, or alternatively the volDeus tweak (link in my signature) but HD Wall is a little easier to use. You can also skin the bars using MaxTTM referred to earlier.
I do not
ClydeB1 said:
No. it will only take away the shaded areas behind the Operator name and behind the sliders. To skin the taskbar and softkey bar you need to use something like HD Wall, or alternatively the volDeus tweak (link in my signature) but HD Wall is a little easier to use. You can also skin the bars using MaxTTM referred to earlier.
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see the Voldeus Tweak Link....also oddly enough we actually have the same name.. LOL...
Oops, I thought the link was there, forgot I removed it . Anyway bro here it is - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660557

Shortcut/Start Menu pictures on installed app

Where do add-on apps I install store there shortcut pictures? I have one app who's quicklink picture looks way old and out of place, but I can't seem to find the picture on my phone so I can change it and make it look more modern.
Anyone know?
well, to answer you question, i don't know where they are stored.
but to change them, i use Change Start Menu Icon. works perfectly and does the grunt work for ya.
cheers.
I found the problem. The app is hard coded the start menu icon into it's code somewhere (like exe files on your pc sometimes do).
Anyway, I found where programs point to their start menu icons in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\ProgramName.lnk
This app didn't have a Icon entry like some of the others, so I added one and pointed it to a Icon.png file I had made for it and placed in the same directory the program was installed in.
Powered off the phone and then back on and it's using the new icon.
The only problem I'm having now is making a png file with transparency that works as a start menu icon in sense quicklinks. The icon has it's transparency in the windows start menu and when I click to add a quicklink in the program list. But once added to the homepage quicklinks, the transparency section is visible. I don't understand it. viewing it in the HTC's picture viewer also correctly handles the transparent part.
Anyone have any ideas? Here's three screens showing what I mean. The WM screen, the add-program-to-quicklinks screen and the Sense home screen (running CHT 1.7.1):
BTW, here's the icon image if anyone want to take a look.
Phantoms said:
I found the problem. The app is hard coded the start menu icon into it's code somewhere (like exe files on your pc sometimes do).
Anyway, I found where programs point to their start menu icons in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\ProgramName.lnk
This app didn't have a Icon entry like some of the others, so I added one and pointed it to a Icon.png file I had made for it and placed in the same directory the program was installed in.
Powered off the phone and then back on and it's using the new icon.
The only problem I'm having now is making a png file with transparency that works as a start menu icon in sense quicklinks. The icon has it's transparency in the windows start menu and when I click to add a quicklink in the program list. But once added to the homepage quicklinks, the transparency section is visible. I don't understand it. viewing it in the HTC's picture viewer also correctly handles the transparent part.
Anyone have any ideas? Here's three screens showing what I mean. The WM screen, the add-program-to-quicklinks screen and the Sense home screen (running CHT 1.7.1):
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delete finch.png file: Application Data\HTC\ProgLauncher\finch.png
Change icon. Add Quicklink!! OK?
There's no finch.png in that directory. There is a program launch file "FinchSync_SP.bmg" in that directory.
The actual program and icon file are stored on my storage card at
\Storage Card\Program Files\FinchSyncSP
album.cache
finch.png
finchconfig.txt
FinchSync_Core.dll
FinchSync_SP.exe
InTheHand.Interop.dll
InTheHand.WindowsMobile.PocketOutlook.dll
syncinfo.txt
The default install of FinchSync has the program's icon hard coded, not a separate icon (png) file. If I delete the finch.png file, after a power cycle it goes back to using the default hard coded icon. Put the icon back and it does as I posted above, showing transparency everywhere except as a Quicklink. I've tried renaming the filename and then changing the reg entry outlined above to the new name and same thing.
FinchSynch is an older WM app, but I use it because I can sync my contacts and calendar with Mozilla Thunderbird, Calendar and Address book. I do not have or use Outlook to sync too, so I use FinchSync for this.
I found it. It's not a png file from that directory, but the bmg file.
So it was Application Data\HTC\ProgLauncher\finch.bmg
Once I deleted that, it picked up the new icon with transparency.
Phantoms said:
I found it. It's not a png file from that directory, but the bmg file.
So it was Application Data\HTC\ProgLauncher\finch.bmg
Once I deleted that, it picked up the new icon with transparency.
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Ok!! del *.bmg!! Sorry!!
I thought I had posted the screen, but here it is with transparency. Thanks again.

[Q] How to get coloured taskbar?

Can anyone tell is it possible to have coloured taskbar exactly as of the "DEV_TASKBAR_XBMOD".As i cant use xbmods taskbar because it is cab file and my rom does not support cab sender.So is there any alternative way to have it or through any other application?
akash_bidhuna said:
Can anyone tell is it possible to have coloured taskbar exactly as of the "DEV_TASKBAR_XBMOD".As i cant use xbmods taskbar because it is cab file and my rom does not support cab sender.So is there any alternative way to have it or through any other application?
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Try the Metro Theme XAP from Nickg and go to Custom settings and select system tray. You can also change the background, tiles and text colors with preset themes or completely customize the colors with the app too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1463851

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