Is it possible to create another folder on a home screen same as one that called Google? I couldn't find it anywhere. I know I can move icons in there but how do you make another one?
Drag an icon over another one
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fromrussiawithl0ve said:
Is it possible to create another folder on a home screen same as one that called Google? I couldn't find it anywhere. I know I can move icons in there but how do you make another one?
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drag and drop on any other app. like in sony. and it will create folder. you can rename it too
Cheater912 said:
Drag an icon over another one
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Lol thanks.
I'm an idiot
kishandoshi said:
drag and drop on any other app. like in sony. and it will create folder. you can rename it too
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I don't understand how to create a folder. I held an icon, then dragged it over another icon, resulting in [2] icons in one folder and renamed it, but, when I moved each icon out of the folder, the folder disappeared! I want to create a folder with some documents and pdf files. I can't figure out how to create a folder.
BillyL said:
I don't understand how to create a folder. I held an icon, then dragged it over another icon, resulting in [2] icons in one folder and renamed it, but, when I moved each icon out of the folder, the folder disappeared! I want to create a folder with some documents and pdf files. I can't figure out how to create a folder.
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Create a folder by dragging one icon over another. Then add at least two files you want kept in that folder before removing the unwanted files. As long as you have two files in the folder it won't disappear.
Cheater912 said:
Drag an icon over another one
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I want to create folders in the menu. Is it possible?
BillyL said:
I don't understand how to create a folder. I held an icon, then dragged it over another icon, resulting in [2] icons in one folder and renamed it, but, when I moved each icon out of the folder, the folder disappeared! I want to create a folder with some documents and pdf files. I can't figure out how to create a folder.
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You can't create a folder to documents ONLY Apps. The desktop folders aren't file system folders so you can't save files in them.
You may be able to create a shortcut that's saved to the desktop but that's not something the default launcher can do (i think).
increase nr. shortcuts in a folder
Does anyone know how to increase the number of shortcuts in a folder?
I have root and dpi is set on 420.
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Hello People..
I have organized my pda very well..mean to say..when u go to START->Programs..u will see ur programs..i have catogorised like media players,backup software,theming etc etc..
I want to CHANGE THE ICONS of that folder..how is it possible?any software to change icons?
I have O2 XDA II mini running on WM 2003SE (QVGA)..where can i find ICONS??
PLZ HELP!!!!!
$athya
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
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I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
OdeeanRDeathshead said:
The best thing to do is search this forum on how to write your own shortcuts. It has been covered many times and all you need is notepad.
There was also a stand alone app by someone to make shortcuts.
I personally like my shortcut wizard in my common file dialog dll. You can download these
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/CommonDialogTester.exe
http://www.odeean.com/ORDsite004/Downloads/ORDcommonDialogDLL.dll
and put them in your program files directory. Once you navigate to the executable you wish to make a shortcut to you can hold down the stylus on it and select shortcut wizard. You can scan other executables or dlls on your device to find images for the icon of the shortcut. Once made, just re-name it to what you want and put it in your \windows\start menu\programs folder.
To get icons onto your device just look for any application you like the icons for. It can be a desktop app, it does not have to be a valid ppc app. Put the exe on your phone and my wizard will be able to scan it for icons. Just keep in mind that the exe will have to stay on your device for the image to still be available, so try find small ones.
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I just realized you may want to change the icon for the actual folder that gets shown on the menu. If you do as I said above to make a shortcut to the programs folder you will be able to get any icon you want. open the .lnk in pword and remove the text [no arguments for folder shortcuts], I accidentally copy that text into folder shortcuts and it screws them up. You can't delete the actual folder "Programs" from that directory or else you loose the list of recently opened programs but the lnk to programs will open the desired folder.
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Thanks for replying..here is what i meant..i want to change the icons of the below mentioned....
Icon.dll
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
Mister B said:
Hi you can find icons here: http://rapidshare.com/files/51651960/Shortcut_Tools.rar.html
It includes 2 Icon.dll & a Shortcut tool.
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Whats the PASSWORD?? n can u plz tell me as to how to use it??n where can i download more icons??
That looks like an icon overlay to me. With some work it might be doable but the whole os is limited to 15 such overlays, so it would be a bad idea to start hogging them.
Hi,
I've been using PPCs for a while, but as I've started to use cooked roms, I've hard reseted more the past two months more then my entire life since these awesome chefs just keep pumping them out. But my problem now is that the programs I've installed on my SD card are no longer automatically recongnized by the device and I've got to total commander to SD card, program files... to get to the files instead of it being organized in the programs folder. So I have two questions. How do I make .ink files, and where should I put these links so that they show up in the programs?
Thanks
Try using Total Commander to make a shortcut(lnk) in \windows\start menu.
thanks for the responce, but I'm looking to how to put it in the general program thing so that other launchers such as HTC home can access it. And could you specify how you would use total commander to make an ink file?
Thanks
I just use the Explore function in ActiveSync, navigate to the EXE I want to make a shortcut of, right click and select Create Shortcut then copy and past in wimndows\startmenu\programs\folder name of your choice.
boomermax said:
I just use the Explore function in ActiveSync, navigate to the EXE I want to make a shortcut of, right click and select Create Shortcut then copy and past in wimndows\startmenu\programs\folder name of your choice.
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Ah... ok, that sounds like it should work.
Thanks for the help.
Alternatively, if you no the full path of the file, you can open up notepad on your desktop computer, type in "#" followed by the full path, and then save that file as an lnk file. (not "LNK" not "INK").
E.G.
Code:
#"\Storage Card\My Folder\My Program.exe"
For some links, and some more info on creating them, try this thread.
l3v5y said:
Alternatively, if you no the full path of the file, you can open up notepad on your desktop computer, type in "#" followed by the full path, and then save that file as an lnk file. (not "LNK" not "INK").
E.G.
Code:
#"\Storage Card\My Folder\My Program.exe"
For some links, and some more info on creating them, try this thread.
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how can i assign icons to the links using this method. tnx..
dielo said:
how can i assign icons to the links using this method. tnx..
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Umm... I'd look at some existing lnk files, from the ROM, and they will have icons.
The lnks will have (by default) the same icon as whatever you're linking it to.
l3v5y said:
Umm... I'd look at some existing lnk files, from the ROM, and they will have icons.
The lnks will have (by default) the same icon as whatever you're linking it to.
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thanks. but im trying to make a .lnk and also change icon.i saw it in other thread btw. it's like this:
ex:
10#"\path\app.exe"?icons.dll
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now im wondering what if there are multiple icons stored in the .dll, how will i indicate the icon i want to use? what value do i need to put or change?
dielo said:
thanks. but im trying to make a .lnk and also change icon.i saw it in other thread btw. it's like this:
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now im wondering what if there are multiple icons stored in the .dll, how will i indicate the icon i want to use? what value do i need to put or change?
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SK has a really easy tool to allow the change of icons from .dll's, but it's a few dollars.
TheChampJT said:
SK has a really easy tool to allow the change of icons from .dll's, but it's a few dollars.
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i have the tools to change the icons inside the dll. what im trying to ask is how to use the icons inside the dll.
ex:
icon.dll has 10 icons. ill use icon 6 inside the .dll to the shortcut i've created, how can i use the icon 6 inside the .dll to the .lnk that im going to make.
lnk to start two programs
Anybody could tell me please,
how to make lnk to start two programs simultaneously
I've tried finding a thread/reply to this item via search but couldn't. Any help is appreciated:
Looking to get just the Folder icons that appear in ROMeOS program menu and move them to another ROM of my choosing. I'll attach a screenshot of what I'm talking about.
For instance if I create a folder called "Multimedia" in the Start Menu, it will default to a standard plain folder. How can I a) download these icons from my device and b) install them to a different ROM?
Thanks!
Anyone have any idea?
If I remember correctly, if you go to \Windows\Start Menu\(desired folder) there should be a picture file/icon file of it.
Solution for changing Folder Icons on the Start Menu!
Yes Sir - you are correct. In each folder, there is a hidden file called icon.lnk Here are directions on changing your folder icons:
In your windows directory, place your icon library. In my example, I'll call that Icons.dll
Each of your hidden folder icon.lnk files should refer to the icon that you want within the Icons.dll file. There's a program out there called GConvert 5 that will allow you to open icon DLL files and view the icons in them (you can also import your own custom made icons and do a few other things as well with this program). I believe you can test out the program for 2wks before you have to buy it
The Icons within your DLL file are in a specific order, so in the icon.lnk file you need to refer to the icon you want with a number.
The syntax is: "1#Icons.dll,-2"
This is telling the program to refer to the Icons.dll file and look for the 2nd icon in it. Modifying the icon.lnk files can be done in notepad on your desktop and when you do this, you don't need the quotation marks that i typed above.
As a side note, if there is a group of folder icons that you want from a particular rom, you'll have to do a search for all DLL files in the windows directory and try to locate the one with the Icons in it. On the Elite ROM for instance it's called IcoRes.dll, AT&T created an Icon DLL for their bloatware called FolderIcon_PPC.dll and so on...
Anyway, hope that helps anyone looking to do that.
Another option is to spend a few bucks and buy sk shortcut manager. This app will let you easily change icons in seconds. Make yourself a dll and keep it on storage card. Then every time you change roms you can copy the dll to the device and use sk shortcut manager to swap the icons real quick.
I am coming from a rooted D1 with ADW and this is my first time with a Sense phone. With ADW I was able to create folders with custom icons, is that possible with sense? I want to change the standard plain folder icons with my own.
Not that I'm aware of, have to use something like Folder Organizer.
Try using Desktop Visualizer. It's free in the Market.
SirVilhelm said:
I am coming from a rooted D1 with ADW and this is my first time with a Sense phone. With ADW I was able to create folders with custom icons, is that possible with sense? I want to change the standard plain folder icons with my own.
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sure... just long press on screen to add....choose folder to add, choose type (use "new folder" for apps). Drag items from screen and drop on folder to add. To rename folder, open it, tap on top (should say "Folder" if never renamed) and change name.
thoerr said:
sure... just long press on screen to add....choose folder to add, choose type (use "new folder" for apps. Drag items from screen and drop on folder to add. To rename folder, open it, tap on top (should say "Folder" if never renamed) and change name.
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Reading comprehension fail.
yea so much for speed reading...
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yea so much for speed reading...
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Happens to the best of us.
I have downloaded the theme like the photo. Can someone show me how to get nine apps into such a compact folder? I looked in the utility but couldn't find it. Thanks everyone
Press and hold the app. Drag it over the one you want to have in the folder. Folder will be created. Name it if you want. Then drag other apps in newly created folder.