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Can someone make me a Today theme please?

I want the attached picture as the background, with the top and bottom in purple, and the picture to be visible in the start menu as well (I assume this is done by making the start menu transparent).
Unless someone could point me in the right direction of how to do this myself (without buying any software please. freeware only this month )
But for now if someone could do that for me I'd be very greatful
Cheers. GaZ

here you go mate...let me know if you have a prob opening the file. what i did was i used bvrp theme manager, installed it on my unit, then copied the tsk file from the unit's window's folder, and back to my pc's my docs. if you are able to open it; let me know if you want me to change any colors on the theme...here's a screen shot....
oh and if you're using an xda2 you can simply use the picture as the wallpaper and no need for making a theme...
cheers

oops, silly me i forgot you wanted the top and bottom bars in purple... here you go then...but personally i'd go for maroon :wink:
cheers

Go to pocketpc.com and download the theme generator.

Many thanks
And Carlos: I'll look into that software. I wanted to anyway but didn't know where it was. I just wanted this theme doing quickly.
Thanks again

How do you make a theme for ppc 2003?
Does anyone know how to adjust the transparency of an image used for wallpaper?

Go to funnysnake.com and get their free app for making themes.

Hi Robson!
How did you make the theme from the attached pic? Could you post a step-by-step procedure for this? Let's just call it "Theme-making for Dummies"
Thanks!
jabez

Thanks, mindracing
Hi mindracing!
I downloaded the freeware from FunnySnake.com and voila! I can now make my own themes ... in 5 minutes or so!
Thanks for the info ... thanks to this forum!
jabez

Does this work for 2003?

Yes, it does.

to: jabez
hey mate sorry for the late response; it's the weekend and i don't access my office email...which probably warrants my finding a solution to sync when not in the office... :wink:
anyway; i use bvrp theme manager. had it for ages now; bought it when i was still based in hong kong. what i did was:
1) saved the pic posted by gaz (saved as jpeg in any folder of your pc)
2) used bvrp theme manager...but right now you've got loads and loads of options for freeware theme managers
3) theme manager allows you to customize all the settings (e.g. colors, transparency, etc)
4) saved the file
5) normally the theme is in a ".tsk" file; you can see this when you download free themes over the internet
6) i then installed the theme i created into my ppc
7) once installed, i then went to the windows folder of my ppc; located the theme with the tsk file and extracted it
8) placed it on any folder in my pc, zipped it and then attached it in the forum
9) there you go mate
cheers
robson

[Tutorial] How to create Titanium skins (WM6.5)

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

Theme software

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

Moved as not theme release.

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.

tsalta said:
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.

Rizer said:
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.

CHT 1.8 Manila File Names & Transparent Files attached

Hello,
I wonder if anyone is able to/wants to help me?
I am looking for confirmation of the manila file names for CHT 1.8... (I have been browsing the forum but can only find cabs and not the file names for this)
I have been looking through the files by using cfc-gui but I can’t confidently identify the right files!!
I just want to personalise my own files, initially to achieve a transparent home screen, but ongoing to something else.
The clock files are identified on the CHT thread, but not the bars/panels.
I think I have identified the following files (for not-pressed bars), but on modifying them and loading them onto the phone (in the Windows folder, and then restarting manila, and also soft resetting) they don’t all seem to change as I expected.
These ones do work:
0B7F6995_manila = appointment expand/pull-down grip
30D807DA_manila = thin bar with rounded corners to ‘finish’ lower appointment
0d61c97c_manila = date bar
740dc76b_manila = alarm bar
These ones don’t work:
43A0289_manila = appointment list bar
77BAF4F0_manila = notifications full bar
(if these aren’t what I think they are, then what have I changed by modding these files??!!)
I can see from various mods on this forum that people are able to change the files I want to work with, so I must just be playing with the wrong files.
Any help would be good, and it’ll save me time by further searching many pages of the forum and struggling to identify the files in the Windows folder (which is proving very difficult it seems).
Thank you.
it would be good if there was a manila library on here somewhere - cfc-gui is a really good tool, but it's just not doing a proper job for me on this occasion!!!
PS: I have current version 1.66 standard UK ROM on HD2, non-network specific. My CHT 1.8 is working fine, no issues, I just want to mod it a bit!

Agree with the above would be good if there was a list available as took me ages just to find the default cover art for music and couldn't find the mini music player background. I'm using cfc-gui as well and there's as many/if not more files under unknown as there are with headers which makes it really difficult. I've just been going through them 1 by 1 and I'm going to try edit a few on the weekend so will let you know what I find.

Cheers - any help on this would be appreciated. There are loads of mods for this already, but not many sharing info!!
I'll keep on looking...
In the meantime, if anyone else can assist - much appreciated it will be!

If anyone is interested, I found what I was looking for:
10376502_manila = notifications bar
438A0283_manila = appointments bar
I've attached all of these files as transparent in the .zip below. The only one that isn't fully transparent is the pull-down grip which I have added little grip dots to it so you know where it is, otherwise transparent.
** Back-up original files from the Windows folder before overwriting! **

the clock white background remains white, Any updates of others ?
nice work, i liked it, when ever I flash a new rom I was installing transparencies.. not anymore...
I hope you keep up with this threat...

can you show a picture of this please!!

many people will be much help if you put screenshot..if you ask someone's help try to help someone also and someone will apreciate yours

Has anyone asked Co0kieMonster?

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Has anyone asked Co0kieMonster?
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no one i assume...
why dont you share these info with them ...

Is something being requested in the posts above?
I can't quite work out what it is - is it a transparent clock? - if so, which sort?
Aren't there plenty of clocks for CHT on XDA already, do they not work?

AvRS said:
Agree with the above would be good if there was a list available as took me ages just to find the default cover art for music and couldn't find the mini music player background..
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I've been looking for the music player manila files too.. Did you have any joy finding the music player background.. would be interested in this if anyone can help?

skilty said:
I've been looking for the music player manila files too.. Did you have any joy finding the music player background.. would be interested in this if anyone can help?
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No didn't find them but I'm going to look at the files in a cab I used to change the music player when I get a chance this weekend and will let you know.

nniicckkss said:
If anyone is interested, I found what I was looking for:
10376502_manila = notifications bar
438A0283_manila = appointments bar
I've attached all of these files as transparent in the .zip below. The only one that isn't fully transparent is the pull-down grip which I have added little grip dots to it so you know where it is, otherwise transparent.
** Back-up original files from the Windows folder before overwriting! **
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could someone post the original manila files please, as i`d like to revert back but didnt know how to back them up.. Thanks

**** turpin said:
could someone post the original manila files please, as i`d like to revert back but didnt know how to back them up.. Thanks
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cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol

Would like to help...
**** turpin said:
cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol
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I would like to help but I am using Dusk ROM with Cookie cooked in to it and skinned by G10 so I think they are not the ones you want.
Also a hard reset is always a good reason to try another ROM
Regards,
Rainbow86

**** turpin said:
cmon guys you dont want ole **** turps to have to hard reset do you??? lol
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Depending on which files you edited..... you might be able to get them back by installing/uninstalling/reinstalling CHT..... maybe.....
Which particular files do you need...??
if by chance I have them backed up Ill post them for you... I dont have that many though....

There is a link in the FAQ section of the CHT thread's main post from Co0kie, for transparencies and some graphics restore cabs.
That should help answer some of your questions.
If you have any other questions still after looking at those cabs and files, let me know.
You can go directly to that thread to the first post where the link is, by clicking the CHT banner in my sig., or clicking the link above will take you there directly.

thanks for the responce guys! i'm actually not sure what manilla files they are lol, i just know there the ones which make the calendar and call history transparent. i've tried re-installing CHT but transparency is still there, it wasnt a cab see. i overwritten the original files with zip file on page one. but would like the glass panel look which dinik created. installing dinik theme the transparent calendar/call history is still there. someone who backed up the manila files before installing that zip file could help... were are they!! lol

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thanks for the responce guys! i'm actually not sure what manilla files they are lol, i just know there the ones which make the calendar and call history transparent. i've tried re-installing CHT but transparency is still there, it wasnt a cab see. i overwritten the original files with zip file on page one. but would like the glass panel look which dinik created. installing dinik theme the transparent calendar/call history is still there. someone who backed up the manila files before installing that zip file could help... were are they!! lol
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I have attached the original files that you highlighted a couple of posts above...
in the zip file are the original files if you want to drop them in manually, or a cab file for if you want to do it the easy way - all it does is place the two manila files in the windows folder, and it's not going to appear in the applications list either (you can't 'uninstall it'), its a one-way cab.

Thanks for all your help guys but looks like its not to be. they were the right manila files but after getting rid of the transparency`s and installing diniks theme everything has the glass panels but calender/call history. maybe the rom i`m using is affecting the theme (cleanex rom). but again thanks for your help guys.

[Q] Tutorial: Create or Change own Softbar for CHT2?

Is there a Tutorial on how to change an existing or create a new Softbar for CHT2?

iselia said:
Is there a Tutorial on how to change an existing or create a new Softbar for CHT2?
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Sure out there are some tutorials, but its actually not that hard:
You will need the program cfc_gui and a program like gimp or photoshop. You have to find the 5E90131C_manila file in your windows directory and copy it to the sd card and after that put it somewhere on your pc.
Open cfc_gui and open the folder the manila file is in. Than in the lower right corner select save as and change it as a image file.
Now you will have a image with 512x128 pixels. Open in your photo editing program a document with these dimensions.
After that you can start editing or creating a new one. The other image is only a guide so that you dont create a file that isnt usable.
If you have the image ready, then just open cfc_gui again and select the 5E90131C_manila. then in the lower right corner you press replace and choose your image. Now you have the image stored in the manila file. After that you can take the 5E90131C_manila and put it into the windows directory of your phone and overwrite the old one. After that restart sense and you are done

Thank you!
I will try it.
If I am not able to do it, after your explanation, I have chosen the wrong profession (M.SC. Computer Science) *g*
btw.
You created some great Themes and Customizations!
In which Manila files will I find the icons for cusomization? Not only the background?

iselia said:
Thank you!
I will try it.
If I am not able to do it, after your explanation, I have chosen the wrong profession (M.SC. Computer Science) *g*
btw.
You created some great Themes and Customizations!
In which Manila files will I find the icons for cusomization? Not only the background?
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Hehe^^ I am sure you will manage that, if not, just ask again
The icons are a lot easier. Just make an image with 128x128 pixels and name it:
CHT_softkey_win
CHT_softkey_menu
CHT_softkey_tabslider
CHT_softkey_phone
CHT_softkey_web
and
CHT_softkey_lock
after that just place them in your windows directory of your device and after a sense restart you are done

Great, if I get some good results I will post them.

how can i link missed calls count and sms and email to softbar and show them insted of link to oben the default web, phone, slider, lock, etc

Check this thread if you havent already.
there is a couple examples and Nordpolcamper uploaded a little guide/ template.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993177
for me it was hard to get it aligned perfectly. you could always paste a softkeybar on your wallpaper and use a transparent softkeybar as the actual bar itself.
let me know how it goes.

thanks but this is not what i was asking for ,, i want to to have my missed calls and sms email, notifications shown on task bar .. like the notification bar widget but the task bar counts it so i have for example in my taskbar instead od lock button an image (custom softkey) you know we have at CHTEditor>softkeys>custom key1,2,3 with run path1,..etc and command line and icon path but

dody said:
thanks but this is not what i was asking for ,, i want to to have my missed calls and sms email, notifications shown on task bar .. like the notification bar widget but the task bar counts it so i have for example in my taskbar instead od lock button an image (custom softkey) you know we have at CHTEditor>softkeys>custom key1,2,3 with run path1,..etc and command line and icon path but
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mmhm I dont think, that this is actually possible right now. There is no program you could asign for the softkey.
What you are looking for I have only seen on android devices.

hope see it soon

How can I combine my changes in a .cab file?
Any tutorial out there?
Usually I use the search function, but never sure where to look for (hd2, win 6.5.x ...)

iselia said:
How can I combine my changes in a .cab file?
Any tutorial out there?
Usually I use the search function, but never sure where to look for (hd2, win 6.5.x ...)
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Hehe^^ well the easiest way to make a cab is using Quick Cab. Just search it and you will find it Lanch the taxi like exe and then go to files, then select all your files on the left side and then select windows on the right side and press add.
After that go to create, select the name for your program, enter your name and then go to browse, select where you want to save it, then enter the cab name press ok and then press create.
After that you are already done

Uploaded my first version.
Give it a try if you like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12191104#post12191104

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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