I found this app and it runs very very well in our Atom WM6...
Together with FTouchFlo this app is light to install and very easy to configure
it is not freeware but you can search for the demo
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that is a very nice application, i tried it and change the skin too. now have registered program courtesy of ipmart forum ;-)
It is a very nice app, easy to use and together with FTouchFlo its awesome!
Credit to efrost for this GREAT appz
Overview
FTouchFlo is the program which gives you possibility to control with your Windows Mobile PDA without using stylus but with your finger!
It allows scrolling contents of windows in most of applications (Outlook, File explorer, MS Word, Notes, Contacts etc.) where vertical or horizontal scroll bars are! Along with scrolling feature FTouchFlo provides launching functionality. You will be able to start up to 4 your favorite applications just sliding your finger on the touch screen in one of four directions.
Instructions:
1. Scrolling and standard windows behavior: To scroll contents of a window with vertical or horizontal scroll bar you have to touch your screen and immediately start scrolling by moving your finger. You have just a few milliseconds (Delay) between the moment you’ve touched the screen and started scrolling. If you’ll not start scrolling immediately, your PDA will be working as usual (standard windows behavior function): you’ll be able to select text or use tap-n-hold function to invoke context menu.
2. Zones: There are 2 zones of touch screen controlled by FTouchFlo:
Zone “1” is always used for scrolling or “standard windows behavior” functions. Zone 2 might be also used for launching up to 4 your favorite applications.
Note: Scrolling and “Standard windows behavior” functions are also available in the Zone 2.
3. Launching: To launch one of four predefined applications you can use four different gestures: Down->Up, Up->Down, Left->Right, Right->Left.
Note: You should always start gestures for launching applications from the Zone 2!
Note: You should start moving your finger almost immediately (GestureWaitingDelay) after you’ve touched the screen!
• Down-Up gesture should be started from the bottom of the screen and you should move your finger to the 1/3 of screen in the direction to the top of screen: • Up->Down gesture should be started from the top of screen and you should move your finger to the 1/3 of screen in the direction to the bottom of screen;
• Left->Right gesture should be started from the left of screen and you should move your finger to the 1/3 of screen in the direction to the right of screen;
• Right->Left gesture should be started from the right of screen and you should move your finger to the 1/3 of screen in the direction to the left of screen.
4. Excluded applications. This feature allows you to restrict FTouchFlo control gestures when some application is running. It is useful in case if the application natively supports scrolling with finger function or gestures.
5. Disabled when SIP is active. FTouchFlo will be automatically disabled when you have SIP (Software Input Panel) active, so you can use Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer and other SIPs without taking into account that FTouchFlo is running.
Limitations
1. Transcriber is not supported.
2. Scrolling doesn’t works in MSExcel, Resco Photo Viewer and some other applications with unusual approach how to use scrollbars.
3. Windows internal calibration application will not be working while FTouchFlo is running.
Licensing, using, copyrights etc.
1. You can use FTouchFlo for non-commercial purposes free of charge.
2. You can include FTouchFlo in your ROMs with notice about FTouchFLo copyright.
3. You can distribute FTouchFlo together with your application with notice about FTouchFlo copyright.
4. All rights to FTouchFlo belong to FTouchFlo developers.
5. You can use FTouchFlo on your own risk.
6. FTouchFlo developers are not responsible for any problems caused by using FTouchFlo.
Troubleshooting
If the touch screen is not responding, it might be caused by FTouchFlo. Just softreset the device.
Changes in 1.4.1:
1.Exclude debug feature from "Excluded programs"
Changes in 1.4:
1. Fixed a few bugs causing not stable behavior (freezing, white-screen or so.).
2. Fixed LeftRightAppCmdLine parameter parsing.
3. Fixed "Excluded programs" list.
4. Display orientation now checked for each point. Hope issues with "incorrect calibration" in landscape mode on some devices will be solved.
5. Whole application optimization.
6. Added scrolling in "Agenda One" windows. Changed scrollable window searching algorithm.
7. Added possibility to turn off scrolling function. New parameter "DisableScroll" with possible values: 0 - scrolling enabled and 1 - scrolling disabled. For example, to disable scrolling in all windows put DisableScroll:1 to the configuration file.
Guys you can also use the minimize.exe with • Up->Down gesture to minimize any program easily~!!
Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?djmjmmejmym
minimize app here ---> http://www.mediafire.com/?3mzxozxxxwi
Im using both of them Touch Commander and FTouchFlo
Both working great especially FTouchFlo!!
For Touch Commander, beside being RAM hungry, it has a bug.
I encountered error after tryin to change the link in the cube that originally launch the camera/wm player/video. The TC failed to start and had to be reinstall
ckaidi said:
Im using both of them Touch Commander and FTouchFlo
Both working great especially FTouchFlo!!
For Touch Commander, beside being RAM hungry, it has a bug.
I encountered error after tryin to change the link in the cube that originally launch the camera/wm player/video. The TC failed to start and had to be reinstall
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I do feel the TouchCommander is a little memory intensive
In-terms of changing that particular link camera/wm player/video I merely deleted the paramater -video so it just opens in camera mode, its ok for now.
okay, let me try it,. ;D
Incase anyone is wondering here's an example of my CmdLine.txt found in /ProgramFiles/FtouchFlo
DownUpApp:/Program Files/TouchCommander/TouchCommander.exe
DownUpAppCmdLine:
; Exclude applications
Exclude:TouchCommander.exe
Touch Commander keeps crashing!
I installed Touch Commander on my WM6 ATOM AKU 070 and it seemed to work fine at the beginning. But once I started using it and started adding Contacts and Applications into it, it started giving problems and then it finally crashed and died on me
Anyone with a similar experience?
I have been using TouchCommander for a week now without issues, Im sorry to hear ppl are having trouble, consider the possibility of conflicting software and perhaps trial and error.
iiiyuppp,.
Nice apps one, i am using registered version of this commander from other forum,. anddd, this is good,. ;D
but lately i am thinking that there will be nice if the cube rotation can be changed,. hehe,.
Garmin said:
iiiyuppp,.
Nice apps one, i am using registered version of this commander from other forum,. anddd, this is good,. ;D
but lately i am thinking that there will be nice if the cube rotation can be changed,. hehe,.
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Changed in what way?
maybe hes toking abt the rotation effect ;p
I actually stop using this le due to the bugs when changing the launching appz links. Hope to see a new version soon thro
ckaidi said:
maybe hes toking abt the rotation effect ;p
I actually stop using this le due to the bugs when changing the launching appz links. Hope to see a new version soon thro
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thats right bro,.
i'm talking about the rotation effect,. ;D
Hmmmm.. yep it is a little buggy and caused my wifi to stay on after SR.
It installed ok for me but when i try launching the camera and error occurs with a unknown mode code 65600420 and for video 2080838464.
Anyone can help me
Its very easy to configure, tap and hold/edit for camera I just delete what ever is in params.
NICE APPS~~~ Thanks~~~
homer285 said:
Its very easy to configure, tap and hold/edit for camera I just delete what ever is in params.
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Hello mates,
I have been using this nice app, for a week now and I like a lot. I have experienced some problems linking to some apps (MemMaid crushes all the time), but now I think I got it in a good shape. I have also changed the WMP/camera/video links with the following with no problems: Audio Manager/Photo Viewer/Core Player. As for the FTouchFlo, I'm having problems using the LeftToRight and RightToLeft gestures. Any way, it works fine for me and I have also made a copy of the Settings folder, so in case of a malfunction or crash (due to a new link or what ever else), I just copy/paste/replace it and it's good to go again.
TouchCommander make my camera stupid~ HELP ~!
I have some question.... after i install 'TouchCommander'...everything in my O2 atom life still work well...when i removed... my camera manual button (a small button beside the mobile) can't work...everytime u press, it appear an error window >> " The file 'TouchCommander' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file." wat should i do.... i tried reinstall but still the same problem... any PRO can help me... ?
@brent26
remap the button at start-setting-buttons
hopes it helps
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I'd like to announce my latest app, 3 months in the making: Avatar! Avatar is a photo dialer with the ultra-smooth scrolling and low memory footprint characteristics you love about iContact and iDialer.
Avatar is extremely easy to use:
Flick to scroll among your contacts. Contacts without pictures will not show up.
Tap an avatar to bring up details. This is where iContact integration kicks in: if iContact is installed, Avatar will use it. If not, it will bring up the standard contact manager.
Tap-and-hold on an avatar to call using that contact's "smart property": the one that shows up in the standard contact manager. "<m>" = mobile, "<w>" = work, "<h>" = home, etc.
That's it! Easy!
Avatar features:
low memory footprint - only around 100KB on VGA
Works on all screens: VGA, QVGA, WVGA, WQVGA, Square
AppToDate support
Ultra-smooth scrolling
Integrates with iContact and iDialer
Download from my website:
http://www.supware.net/Avatar/
Screenshot:
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WOW!
Works great on imate 9502 wm6.1!
Impressive, as always.
But, can we have a way to close the program?
However...
Fdc Task Manager show 0% cpu usage when minimized.
Am I wrong? Amazing if this is true
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I made Mortscript prg to toggle Avatat display on/off through HButton.
AT = ReadFile ("\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt")
If (AT = 1)
AT = 0
Minimize (Avatar)
WriteFile ( "\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt" , AT )
Exit
EndIf
Run ("Storage Card\Program Files\Avatar\Avatar.exe")
AT = 1
WriteFile ( "\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt" , AT )
Exit
Just requires a folder named "My Todays" on the Storage Card, a simple text file in that folder named "a" containing either a "1" OR "0" to start.
Then create a shortcut to your windows start menu, then hook up with HButton.
How about the first contact icon (top left) and last icon in avatar to minimize?
Or a left to right swipe across screen to minimize?
This addition to the iContact/iDialer/GreenButton family is awesome!
nice work as always mate .
Excellent.
How about displaying a generic image/photo for contacts without custom pictures?
A.
tried to install on xperia x1a
unsuccesful. is there other files that need to be installed first.
thanks len
rampantdragon said:
unsuccesful. is there other files that need to be installed first.
thanks len
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Nope, it's a simple install.
Closing Avatar....
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
rojaa said:
Works great on imate 9502 wm6.1!
Impressive, as always.
But, can we have a way to close the program?
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Avatar
and just to add my feedback to Doug - another great piece of software, well done and another essential add-on to my HTC Touch HD (Blackstone).
Superb!
namwollem said:
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
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Nice tip, thanks.
thanks
namwollem said:
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
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Thanks! I'm sure that'll be the answer
Its very, very good...
I'm thinking of using it instead of iContact even...
Atention that the link on http://www.supware.net/Avatar/ points to another thread.
Just a few thought, there could be some extra options to:
- See the default taskbar (easier to close)
- Close on action (I saw the registry tip and noticed they are both there, eheheh)
- Switch click methods (click to call, press to see info)
- See all contacts, the ones without photo would have the default avatar picture (some I just cant get a photo easily).
Thank you for another great work!
I tried it again, today, must have been my xperia, i rebooted it etc. Great app, I have been using while driving, lot easier and safer.
twolf said:
Its very, very good...
I'm thinking of using it instead of iContact even...
Atention that the link on http://www.supware.net/Avatar/ points to another thread.
Just a few thought, there could be some extra options to:
- See the default taskbar (easier to close)
- Close on action (I saw the registry tip and noticed they are both there, eheheh)
- Switch click methods (click to call, press to see info)
- See all contacts, the ones without photo would have the default avatar picture (some I just cant get a photo easily).
Thank you for another great work!
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Thanks for the feedback! (and everyone else too)
I fixed the link on my web site, thanks. For your #3, I originally had it switched, but I ended up accidentally calling people all the time. I think the way it is now is safer. For #4, I thought about that too, but my list would then look like mostly default avatars with a couple pictures every now and then. In that case, using a photo dialer is more annoying than just a text list of names like iContact. I thought perhaps if changing it to display a "category" instead of "all contacts" it would be better to display default avatars, but right now it can't display a single category. Maybe in the next version
I really love this app. Possible enhancement: being able set the contacts to match a category. This way if you want only a certain group you can set that, like an office setting and weekend setting.
andrewjb said:
I really love this app. Possible enhancement: being able set the contacts to match a category. This way if you want only a certain group you can set that, like an office setting and weekend setting.
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That's a good idea. I've been thinking how to best handle that, and how to integrate it with iContact.
Fantastic app.
On my Diamond some photo contacts appear distorced, would be nice an option to show the photos in the real proportions (cutting the top&bottom or left/right sides).
lob
great app! don't add default avatar images, the point is that only your "favourites" are showing up - the people you cared to add image for.
for that reason, it may make sense to add an extra button to the iContact app (on the bottom) which would open the Avatar! For me that would be more useful than the current iContact favourites, which is only a(n incomplete) category filter (without separation/scrolling by first letter, nor the option to chose a category different than the favoured...)
Thinking in this way - best solution would be that the favourites button is changed to open avatar button.
DEVELOPMENT STOPPED!
In case anyone still bothered - sorry! But I'm personally not even using TBL anymore because in the meanwhile Cookie's Sense mod does everything I need. Due to Windows mobile platform dying I also see no reason to continue anyway!
This is my first contribution to this board! It's a little tool that shows a customizeable launch pad when you hit the taskbar. If you don't like this launch pad you can also launch something else instead. You can also say to launch nothing at all --> this also disables HTC Notification, Samsung notification if you're on OMNIA, or the annoying taskbar from newer 6.5.x builds.
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Attention: Current version is designed for newer 6.5.x builds of Windows Mobile with the start menu on bottom. Taskbar Launcher is blocking all other applications from the taskbar, so it might be a bad idea to use it when your Start menu is still on top.
Release history
0.6 BETA [02/28/2010]
support alpha PNGs
PNGs from custom commands are automatically detected from entry in Start menu etc.
internal commands can be launched using command line parameters
Yellow indication when Wifi connection is open
temporarily disabled highlighted icons when hitting them
Manila, Phone, Start menu, Home screen and Active Sync is excluded in task manager
Still possible to switch to home screen/start menu when using prev/next gestures
immediately update taskbar when status of battery/connection has changed or when waking up from sleep
removed $HTCVOLUME control because it wasn't reliable. Use seperate exe I had posted if you still need it
added autoclose feature
new icon set + application icon for TBL
0.5.1 BETA [02/22/2010]
tried to fix crash on Close introduced with 0.5 [maybe]
Added command $HTCVOLUME (but probably not working on newer 6.5.x builds)
0.5 BETA [02/19/2010]
Added Task manager
Added new gestures: switch to next/previous application
Fully replace the default Windows taskbar
0.4 BETA [02/08/2010] (1031 downloads)
Fixed bug: Taskbar launcher showed instead of HTC Volume Control (tested on Touch Diamond)
Fixed bug: Selected icons stayed selected when moving out of the icon
Taskbar is split up into 3 areas, each of them can launch something (see INI file)
Supported commands: switch to Start menu, switch to Manila
Added $ROTATELEFTBACK and $ROTATERIGHTBACK
Added switch to deactive Taskbar launcher (workaround if "Stop Taskbar launcher" leads to problems....)
Finally there's link in Startmenu to Taskbar launcher (configuration tool automatically starts Taskbar launcher when finished)
More options in popup menu (see screenshot)
Added first-stage configuration GUI (see other screenshot)
0.3 BETA [02/03/2010] (366 downloads)
Improved performance of launcher dropdown
Improved gesture recognition
Launcher window position was messed up on some resolutions --> Fixed!
Gestures can be turned on/off and it's possible to launch custom cmds
Rotate screen can also be called from launcher
Possible to launch htc notification through gesture or from launcher
When hitting icons in the launcher they become highlighted
0.2 BETA [01/27/2010] (243 downloads)
Added support for all resolutions
Added support for landscape mode
With a finger gesture over the taskbar the device rotates in the specified direction (you can slide left to right, or right to left)
The ugly "Close" button is gone. The launcher can be closed by just hitting the taskbar again
A parameter can be setup for each command
Added few more commands because I thought they're fun
0.1 BETA [01/22/2010] (518 downloads)
Initial release
Installation
Run the CAB file on your phone. All files are copied into program files directory. There's also a shortcut installed in \Windows\Startup to automatically launch it after reboot. After installation the Taskbar Launcher is not yet running. But since BETA 0.4 there's now also a shortcut in Startmenu/Programs to launch the configuration tool. When finished then it will automatically run Taskbar Launcher.
Usage
Hit the taskbar and then the icon of the program you want to launch. Hit the taskbar again or tap anywhere out of the launcher window to close it. You can also tap and hold anywhere in the window and a little popup menu appears. Here you can stop Taskbar launcher.
Since BETA 0.4 the taskbar is divided into three parts. By default settings hitting in the middle of taskbar shows the Taskbar launcher like previously known. Hitting on the left runs HTC Notification. Hitting on the right runs Taskbar launcher's internal Task Manager.
If enabled, then with a gesture the screen can be rotated. Slide from left to right to rotate counter-wise, slide from right to left to rotate in the other direction. Of course this works also when the launcher popup is still hidden.
Since beta 0.5 the gestures to switch application are used by default. Slide from right to left to switch to next application, slide from left to right to switch to previous application.
In beta 0.5 I have also fully replaced the standard taskbar. In the middle you see the time. Left is indication about signal strength, right is indication about battery level. If a GRPS connection is open then the icon in the very left changes to a RED circle. If a WIFI connection is open then the icon changes to YELLOW. The battery icon in the very right changes, depending whether you have connected your phone to power supply or not.
Customization
In [General] section you can active/deactive Taskbar launcher. When deactivated then the program is still running in the background, but taskbar remains as usual. There's also a value to edit the timeout after which the taskbar launcher window automatically closes if user doesn't do anything. Default = 5 = 5 seconds.
Next comes section for taskbar replacement. By default this is enabled, the ini file key is Style = 1. To disable it and use the default Windows taskbar simply set Style = 0. There's few more keys which point to images which indicate current battery/connection state.
Then there are three sections for each part of the taskbar: Area1, Area2, Area3. For each area you can setup the following:
Launch mode. There are 4 modes:
0 --> nothing happens when you hit the task bar
1 --> enable the customizeable launch pad
2 --> when hitting the taskbar then launch something else
3 --> show the taskbar's launcher internal task manager
LaunchExe and LaunchParam is executed if LaunchMode is 2.
Since beta 0.6 searches the icon for the exe automatically. usually the icon seen in Start menu should be shown. If you want to have another icon (or have some custom things like HTC Notification) then you still can specify a PNG file.
In [CustomLauncher] section you can change the image used for background picture. The file is supposed to be the relative path to the program file directory. Don't add absolute paths. Currently you can't add path to a file in \Windows directory.
In [CustomTaskman] you can set a background image. There's also a key "NoIcon=..." which points to an image that is shown if Task manager was unable to retrieve the icon for an application. Usually this shouldn't happen. If you see this icon, please report!!!
In [CustomCmds] you add the list of tools you need. Always increment the ID by 1. In the section for each tool you add a PNG file used as icon (relative paths again), executable file (absolute path) and an optional parameter. You can also leave out the PNG file then the default (also shown in Windows Start menu) will be used.
Some of the INI file settings are immediately applied by Taskbar launcher, for example when changing Active setting or any of the run modes. However when changing shortcuts in the launcher window or when modifying any of the PNG files then you have to restart Taskbar Launcher.
Internal commands
Some people might already have noticed, instead of exe files you can also add some commands which are internally processed by TBL. The following commands are available:
$ROTATELEFT --> rotate screen left for 90 degrees
$ROTATERIGHT --> rotate screen right for 90 degrees
$ROTATELEFTBACK --> rotate screen left into landscape, by next call return to previous portrait mode
$ROTATERIGHTBACK --> rotate screen right into landscape, by next call return to previous portrait mode
$HTCNOTIFICATION --> launch HTC notification window
$HOME --> switch to home screen (i.e. Titanium or Manila)
$MANILA --> switch to Manila and select "Home" page
$STARTMENU --> show Window's start menu
$SWITCHTONEXTAPP --> switch to next app
$SWITCHTOPREVAPP --> switch to previous app
Since beta 0.6 it's also possible to use any of these commands as command line parameters. i.e.:
tbl.exe $HTCNOTIFICATION
This can be launched any time, no matter if tbl.exe is already running.
Future plans
Add/remove/edit the programs in the launch pad directly from the application.
Add more functionality into configuration GUI
Add possibility to close apps from Task manager
nice app.
great app. hope this helps get the word out for you: http://www.fuzemobility.com/add-a-program-quick-launch-to-your-taskbar/
Do you know the location of HTC Notification? I'd like to still access it if needed but I don't see it in \Windows but I'll keep looking
hey this is great but i wish ya can make this a task manager specailly if ya can add it into default winmo taskbar itll be great
great！
Very nice.
would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method
Hi!
This is a perfect opportunity to reincarnate a useful feature that Microsoft have abandoned: The recently launched apps found on top of start-menu in WM6.1 but ditched in WM6.5
I find "recently launched apps" more useful than taskman.
I think WM6.5.3 status-bar by default pops large notification icons when you tap it. Your great program can be positioned under it rather than replacing it.
cheers!
bugsykoosh said:
great app. hope this helps get the word out for you: http://www.fuzemobility.com/add-a-program-quick-launch-to-your-taskbar/
Do you know the location of HTC Notification? I'd like to still access it if needed but I don't see it in \Windows but I'll keep looking
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thanks a lot for your support! Highly appreciated!!!
HTC Notification is running as a service, so you can't just call it to launch the window. One has to find a way to trigger the service to show the window. Maybe it's enough to just send a command to the HTC notification window? I try to check it...
shaffaf said:
hey this is great but i wish ya can make this a task manager specailly if ya can add it into default winmo taskbar itll be great
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you mean to only start it when hitting taskbar on the top/right position? This will be possible with next version. Then you can say on which part of the taskbar it will run from.
Eraser85 said:
would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method
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You can just add your favourite task manager to launch instead. It's just a simple setting in INI file.
BoyBawang2 said:
I think WM6.5.3 status-bar by default pops large notification icons when you tap it. Your great program can be positioned under it rather than replacing it.
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I can add support for this in the next release. Maybe it's sufficient to say if you want to overwrite the default notification icons or not. And with another setting you could customize the position of the Taskbar Launcher window. The problem might only be that this is resolution dependent so you need a setting for each resolution....
I would love to see a taskmanager in that space, where you can easily switch between apps and close them
Very nice app! Thanx a lot.
@OP i like this app but i was wondering if there is a way to add the magnify option that comes with the default. Thanks
Eraser85 said:
would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method
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There is one, try ArkSwitch.
claus1953 said:
There is one, try ArkSwitch.
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Yes ArkSwitch works perfectly - have been using it for sometime - try it guys
@ RAMMANN - Any chance of a QVGA version in the future please?
aussie_boi said:
Yes ArkSwitch works perfectly - have been using it for sometime - try it guys
@ RAMMANN - Any chance of a QVGA version in the future please?
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The next version will support all screen sizes. The icons will be automatically scaled down when running on smaller resolutions and through an ini file setting you can change size by yourself if you need bigger or smaller icons. I'm currently testing on Samsung Omnia which got a 240x400 screen.
RAMMANN said:
The next version will support all screen sizes. The icons will be automatically scaled down when running on smaller resolutions and through an ini file setting you can change size by yourself if you need bigger or smaller icons. I'm currently testing on Samsung Omnia which got a 240x400 screen.
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Wow, great news. Thanks for the update
a taskmanager w/ that look would be great!
Create link to the HTC Home Screen
I installed the "Taskbar Launcher" and it is great. I am customizing the launch pad and I created a link to access memory by creating a link file (20#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4). However, I am still unable to create a link to the HTC Home Tab 0. I tried this link: 23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,13,0, but it doesn't work. Could you help me with the link file that I should use. Thanks in advance.
Schzam said:
I installed the "Taskbar Launcher" and it is great. I am customizing the launch pad and I created a link to access memory by creating a link file (20#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4). However, I am still unable to create a link to the HTC Home Tab 0. I tried this link: 23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,13,0, but it doesn't work. Could you help me with the link file that I should use. Thanks in advance.
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does it work when directly running the lnk file? if yes, be sure you describe the full path to the link in the tbl.ini file.
In the next version you can also specify parameters for each comands. I just tried and added "Memory" by directly calling the ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4 (without .lnk file) and it's working.
HTC Sense Home Tab 0
Thank you for your prompt response. I tried the "Memory" command and it works. I think that my command for the " HTC Sense Home Tab 0" is incorrect. Do you know the command I should be using. Thanks.
WiMoRun
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Description
Quick Links are okay, but you can not have a quicklink for everything. Or are you just conservative and want to have a launching tool on your PPC? WiMoRun enables you to run programs typing in their name or a keyword. You can start all executable applications within the whole device. With the T9 panel you can choose your apps even faster.
It runs on Windows Mobile > 6.0
If you have ideas to improve this app just let me know.
Features
- run programs by typing their names
- tag programs to get an alias i.e. calc will open favourite calculator
- autocomplete list in realtime
- application cache to boost speed
- T9 input panel for faster searching
- skinnable UI
History & Changelog
Code:
v0.7a (VGA only, Non VGA is WIP)
- crash problem after generating cache is resolved.
- added an application icon, thanks to Farmer Ted
v0.7 (VGA only, Non VGA is WIP)
- added support for skinning, custom skin tutorial soon
- changed autocomplete. you need to specify at least 2 chars for autocomplete
to work (for increasing speed)
v0.6
- added a T9 panel
v0.5a
- fixed a bug that caused tags not to work after adding support for every path
v0.5
- greatly increased startup speed using a cache
- users are now able to run any exe in any path of the filesystem
v0.4
- improved autocompletion with suggestion list
- added keyword/tag handling
- substituted buttons with softkey links
v0.2
- simple error handling if file not found
- larger controls for finger usage (still not nice looking)
- dropdown list of available programs
- autocompletion
v0.1
- basic functionality, run programs by typing their names
Not yet implemented
- a recently launched list
- support for command line options
- opening contacts
Installation and use
After installing cab choose Run from the Programs list.
Feedback
Feedback and reporting are desired, new feature requests, too.
I'd say it would be useful, especially if you save a list of recent applications, which is missing in 6.5. Dotfred's task manager has a run tool, and I use it all the time (it saves mru's).
I think with the Auto-Complete feature this app will be a time-saver, specially when you want to run or open something from Windows folder (you have scroll a long list to find what you want).
Thanks for your efforts!
Version 0.2 is online.
Improvements are a finger friendlier control-size and an autocomplete feature.
I like this app idea a lot.
Here are my suggestions:
- As you type, it presents a filtered list (filtering in real time) all the apps that fits the match as you type. Then you can just type the first few letters and select the app. Think of how Windows 7's start menu works. You start typing and it immediately gives you matches and gradually filters the list down as you type.
- A custom T-9 input panel, which can work with the above filtering feature as a more finger friendly alternative. It would work exactly as the dialer's numerical pad does to filter out your contacts by the letters associated with each number.
- Custom keywords for apps. Basically you can associate keywords with apps. So let's say you use Pocket Informant as you calendar app, but you just want to type 'calendar', you can associate it and it will launch it.
thx1200 said:
- A custom T-9 input panel, which can work with the above filtering feature as a more finger friendly alternative. It would work exactly as the dialer's numerical pad does to filter out your contacts by the letters associated with each number.
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Genius idea!!!
Thanks for fast update!
I try it now.
Great application, really useful! Looking forward to updates.
Great Idea, could better
Hi i like the idea,
Autocomplete in this form is nice but imho its not practical enough, i still have to know the exact name of the app.
Have a look at "lauchy"for the pc, when you type it lists all applications that have the letters in them you type, regardless of the position.
So if you type "expl" you would get a list with "explorer" and "file explorer".
Cheers Marco
Thanks for your first feedbacks.
I will try to improve autocomplete and give a list of programs to chose matching the criteria. I also like the idea to tag programs. A T9-like input panel will also be on my list.
Very good idea but not a new one. This is basically a launcher program. Everyone, check out ZLaunchy program, it has t9 keypad and runs programs, contacts, docs, etc. I have assigned it to a hard button.
ZLaunchies Description says it only uses the programs in the start menu. WiMoRun is designed especially for those programs you might not have in a quick link program. running docs, contacts or other stuff may be integrated, too here
This is off topic and I apologize for that.
the pictures in the first post have fingerkeyboard2 with wider keys than the default one. I have been searching and trying to understand how to install a fingerkeyboard skin with wider keys (the default fingerkeyboard2 are smaller than the stock HTC HD2 keys).
Again, I apologies for this off topic remark, but this is the first time I found someone that has an example of what I have been looking for in a long time... and I have searched the forum.
@davidshooki
Please use private message instead. if you write me your email I can give you the CAB I use
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Version 0.4 is out now. I integrated an autocomplete list substituting the one line autocompletion. Buttons are now replaced with softkeys. The program is also able to save tags/keywords now. If you type in the keyword, the linked application is opened.
a T9 panel is not yet implemented, I think that needs a little time.
theq86 said:
ZLaunchies Description says it only uses the programs in the start menu. WiMoRun is designed especially for those programs you might not have in a quick link program. running docs, contacts or other stuff may be integrated, too here
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Yes you're right.
but zlaunchy has a variety of features which your app should have as well(search via t9, search in contacts etc.).
zlaunchy is a great model for for winmorun since it's so lookalike.
As I remembered there was a win mobile smartphone app that had a lot of functions.
looked for files, sms, programs, contacts, it even calculated a formula if you inserted numbers(ex. you inserted 2+2 and it returned 4 on the result list)
I lost that app when I changed to winmo pro since it was shipped only with that phone model.
It was called VOQ from the sierra wireless VOQ phone.
Version 0.5 posted.
Now all executable files are held in this list. It doesn't matter if it's in the Windows or Programs directory.
To avoid long startup times the program generates an application cache. It can be renewed out of the options menu.
have fun
edit:
just fixed a bug and promoted it to 0.5a
Update again
Version 0.6 features the heavily wanted T9 input addon
theq86 said:
Update again
Version 0.6 features the heavily wanted T9 input addon
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You are a ROCK STAR at getting these updates out quick. Add some skinning support and you got a finished 1.0 app here!
thx1200 said:
You are a ROCK STAR at getting these updates out quick. Add some skinning support and you got a finished 1.0 app here!
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thanks
version 0.7 is out now, but only for VGA. graphics scaling for lowres devices does not work the way I want it to. Maybe I'll find some nicer controlls, too.
custom skinning will be available in one of the next versions
Nice job! Here's an ico group, if you want it. It looks pretty good in the start menu (it's just hacked from shell32.dll).
MMAppLauncher is a full Start Menu and Settings replacement similar to Android. It does more than just replace your original, boring start menu. It keeps track of your most 20 recent run apps, as well as allowing you to save an app as favorite. Another unique feature that MMAL has to offer is the ability to run any process (similar to Run under Windows) with given arguments. On top of the cool features mentioned, MMAL also allows you to modify any shortcut name and icon of your choice with a few touches of your finger tip.
Features:
Full Start Menu replacement
Keep tracks of 20 recent run apps
Save apps as favorite for easy access
Run processes similar to Windows Run (supports arguments)
Full Settings replacement
Requirements & Supports:
.NET Compact Framework 3.5
Windows Mobile 6.x Professional
QVGA, VGA, WVGA, and Square Screen Support
Landscape Support
AppToDate Support
Version 1.0:
1.0.100901
No limitation.
Wow great! But would it be possible to integrate a black or darker background? The white is really bright
I'll be loading this tonight and will report any bugs. One question though, does it support folders? Thanks!
Great Idea! I'll test this and send my feedback.
I'm a fan of all your apps bro!
Nice job.
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EDIT:
My Feedback:
Scrolling is smooth.
The idea of "Rounded gray boxes" is great.
The last tab does not work and app closes with "ArgumentNullException".
My Suggestions:
- Maybe implanting some kind of cache for shortcuts reduces the time when app starts on reboot.
- It would be nice to allow user to create groups or folders for apps and be able to organize them.
- For users with many application shortcuts a "Quick Search" function or an "alphabetical selector" (like the one in Manila contact manager) is really time-saving.
- "Skin" support will also be cool!
Does it disable the WM 6.5(.x) start menu?
Looks like a decent implementation. Nice work.
Will report back my experience with it.
bazinga said:
Wow great! But would it be possible to integrate a black or darker background? The white is really bright
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Yes, it's possible to have an option for dark or light theme similar to Windows Phone 7.
ghintx said:
I'll be loading this tonight and will report any bugs. One question though, does it support folders? Thanks!
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no it doesn't support folders. This is similar to Android all programs.
Alireza2n said:
Great Idea! I'll test this and send my feedback.
I'm a fan of all your apps bro!
Nice job.
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EDIT:
My Feedback:
Scrolling is smooth.
The idea of "Rounded gray boxes" is great.
The last tab does not work and app closes with "ArgumentNullException".
My Suggestions:
- Maybe implanting some kind of cache for shortcuts reduces the time when app starts on reboot.
- It would be nice to allow user to create groups or folders for apps and be able to organize them.
- For users with many application shortcuts a "Quick Search" function or an "alphabetical selector" (like the one in Manila contact manager) is really time-saving.
- "Skin" support will also be cool!
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Hmm that's strange for the ArgumentNullException. I've tested on stock rom and stock emulator 6.5 and 6.5.x. They work fine
I like the skin and cache suggestion. But when the app starts up it still needs to read from the cache to memory which still takes time.
You can add your apps to favorite to easier searching.
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Does it disable the WM 6.5(.x) start menu?
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There's an option to override the start menu. When it's on, clicking on the start menu will bring up MMAppLauncher. When it's off, windows original start menu will be shown.
Maximus.Mobile said:
There's an option to override the start menu. When it's on, clicking on the start menu will bring up MMAppLauncher. When it's off, windows original start menu will be shown.
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This part is not working for me.
It overrode the Start Menu one time and then would no longer open after that.
Neither this app, or the WM Start Menu.
Although it's possible, that there may be a conflict with the new WM Start Menu softkey in CHT 2.0? Maybe something to look at anyhow.
Nice Beta app. otherwise. Also, not sure what the last icon on the bottom bar is(settings?), but it crashes with an exception for me.
WM 6.5.x
HTC Rhodium/TP2
and
HTC TP1
santod040 said:
This part is not working for me.
It overrode the Start Menu one time and then would no longer open after that.
Neither this app, or the WM Start Menu.
Although it's possible, that there may be a conflict with the new WM Start Menu softkey in CHT 2.0? Maybe something to look at anyhow.
Nice Beta app. otherwise. Also, not sure what the last icon on the bottom bar is(settings?), but it crashes with an exception for me.
WM 6.5.x
HTC Rhodium/TP2
and
HTC TP1
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The Start Menu might have some conflict with CHT. Also, the last button is Settings. It strange how it crashes as I've tested on WM 6.5 stock rom, 6.5 and 6.5.x emulator I'll look into it.
Will test this one
Maximus.Mobile said:
The Start Menu might have some conflict with CHT. Also, the last button is Settings. It strange how it crashes as I've tested on WM 6.5 stock rom, 6.5 and 6.5.x emulator I'll look into it.
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This looks SWEET
I'll try this program, looking for an good Start Menu alternative (since it eats so much RAM)
My ROM: TouchPro2 Simplicity 21679 - 6.5.X with CHT installed (not cooked in)
My comment:
Played with it. After installing it seems to work pretty smooth.
It takes some time before all programs shows up but I think that's because my start menu folder is to full.
The start menu overide only works when the program is already active (process is open). It's posible to use AMEBA for this one.
CHT button settings that probaly solve your problem with CHT (i know the button is ugly, just to get the idea).
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The NETCF error, it comes when I play with the start menu, a soft-reset didn't help. I'm sure that NETCF is installed, because when I trying to install it says there's already a newer version installed. GOT ANY IDEA?
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Disabling the standard start menu:
This is all before i've installed the cab to disable the standard start-menu.
Installing the cab doesn't change anything, hard to tell if it free some RAM.
Afther that I enabled the Start Menu button (softkey) by adjusting the following registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Bubble Tiles]
"TextModeEnabled"=dword:00000001
"HardwareStartKeyEnabled"=dword:00000000
"HardwareDoneKeyEnabled"=dword:00000000
When the buttons are visible again they don't have any function
After all that i've used AMEBA to start MMAppLauncher when I press the Start Menu and it works.
The start-menu hardwarekey is easy to adjust in the regular button settings.
After all this configuring/tweaking:
No matter if the program is started already or if i'm in CHT or not, MMAppLauncher will start when i hit the start button.
Hopefully this testing and adjusting helps you with this great app.
Maximus.Mobile said:
Yes, it's possible to have an option for dark or light theme similar to Windows Phone 7.
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How can I do this?
bazinga said:
How can I do this?
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can this app work on omnia i900 with winmo 6.1 pro... i am asking this since the screen resolution falls under WQVGA . Pls someone reply me
Good Idea
Good way to lunch applications!
Crash
I have crash on Setting Tab on HTC HD2
Great app. Marked.
I hate microsoft 6.5 menu for decades.
is that just a launcher or will I get everything in Start menu into your app with the same
hierarchy?
expsvetly said:
I have crash on Setting Tab on HTC HD2
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Same here one on Raphael, with Exquisite 4.20 rom, Build 23139, Sense 2018. .Net crash when invoquing settings from Sense tab.
plz add windows mobile 6.1 support
plz add windows mobile 6.1 support...plz plz plz
deathgame said:
plz add windows mobile 6.1 support...plz plz plz
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If possible...I would be willing to test it out...
gahbmwm5 said:
If possible...I would be willing to test it out...
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ya........
I see you listened to my suggestion for the app. Great work! I will install it today.
I would say that reproducing the start menu/programs folders with all the subfolder navigation would make this app stand out from the crowd. I would guess that there are many out there like me that have too many apps installed to not have them organized in subfolders.
Also, maybe a setting for how many columns of icons to show- 3 or 4 or 5 or maybe even 6 for those with larger screens.
Great work though. I really like your apps.
Hi, first of all, sorry for my bad english; I´m not a developer, I´m just a enthusiast with very limited knowledge
This is NOTHING new; although CHT provides A LOT of extra features (incluiding a beatiful launcher), but CHT is a TODAY PLUGIN, and their use involves the "exit " the application in the foreground.
After tried too many launchers, I couldn`t find anything with a "System-Utility-flavor" (the feel of actual launchers are like an app more, with a normal window); I searched a launcher capable of appear in top of any window (without completly cover it), with minimal impact in the state of the foreground window...
To explain this, an example is an old misunderstood app; that was SideX
www.theunwired.net/?item=review-mtux-com-sidex-2002-applet-platform
Or this type of app, BUT configurable for a Launcher in "Launch Pad mode", and Alt-Tab task switcher and other capabilities (the launcher offered by this software company is another app, but is a today plugin):
http://www.sbsh.net/products/windows_mobile_pocket_pc/phoneweaver
Coming back to WM6.5.x, Taskbar Launcher is very good in that sense, but because its development was stopped, no more support, and I could never get rid of a system freeze when I hit in a empty space. However, it has several useful features that can be implemented for other similar apps
Well, so far the closest application to SideX I've found (but fully functional) is a commercial launcher named "Hi-Launcher", from a software company with several years in the the PDA world
I know, someone who has seen, maybe think that it is an application rather ugly and old-fashioned, but I think that with the adequate settings It can be very USEFUL, although with small icons It can be operated with the fingers without issues (the selection can be "dragged" and the desired action only will started once you release the desired icon)
I´m not related in anyway with this software company, only want to show my set of utilities an personal setup, that probably will be useful for someone else. In fact, if anyone knows of other similar application with the same functionality and feeling, please let me know! ( of course, after testing this "pack" )
The provided cab is conformed by several utilities developed for xda members, with a setup adapted with the mentioned commercial app (the cab does NOT includes Hi-Launcher). In summary the two main parts of this "suite" are: The xda freeware utilities preconfigured, and the commercial launcher ( named as "RNS Hi-Launcher" )
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
---Hi-Launcher personalized menu in WM6.5.x----
FEATURES/XDA APPS
-"Floating" Launch Pad, without interfering any open app (maybe only interfers on pausing video playback)
-Anywhere, anytime the preconfigured functions will be available
-Is included a "start menu" icon (that launch the standard WM6.5.x Start Menu), because in this setup, its purpose tis not to replace the Windows Start menu (this thanks to TBL`s commands)
-As Task Manager, its conformed with xTask, with the most reliable setting for WM6.5.x custom ROMs
-XTask is complemented with uTask, because Ameba doesn´t work well for it
-By default, in the top bar appears the icons of open apps and you can select to activate the desired app (default xtask/xhook brehavior), but it only was possible by delaying the autostart of xHook (because the use of TBL that normally interferes in this feature, but fixed through the delay of initializing xHook) .
If you dont´t want to have the top bar with icons of open apps, please delete the "xHook_delay.lnk" file from "\Windows\Startup"
-arkSwitch is disabled, because xTask with the correct setting (and uTask assistance) work best ; while ameba and akswitch can be reenabled after desinstall this "pack".
-Rotate Screen function, Camera, File explorer, etc, with availability anytime
-Torch icon (netripper´s torch) is complemented with "keepscreen readable" app, allowing to keep on the device (the device goes to sleep only after the programmed time has ocurred, 3 min by default, registry setting) . Of
course, tapping again the torch icon, turns off the light before the programed time.
The registry key is:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TorchButton\FlashlightTimeout
If your device does not support flash light, simply assign other function to this element in: Start -- Hi-Launcher -- Design the menu , and pick the program that you want.
It does the same with other functions.
-The bluetooth icon turns BT in discoverable mode
-Included virtual d-Pad (avalable anytime from anywhere in the PPC)
-Screen OFF icon
-Many customizable functions/launch possibilities
...Also, this includes a simple but versatile task switcher in Alt+Tab style
TRIGGER METHODS INCLUDED
Of origin, Hi-Launcher can be triggered only by Hard Button key, also a trigger through Start button tap (only Start button in TOP bar, NOT compatible with WM6.5.x builds); and Scren gestures.
At this time, these trigger options are not practical, because lastets devices have few main hardware buttons (unlike the LG Fathom, that has a dedicated Taskmanager hardware button); and the gestures are ocupped by other apps and are not accurate.
.Therefore I decided to find the way to this launcher can be triggered by shortcut, with the aim of being able to use this "suite" and use it as possible, This thanks to vjay555´s vjkeyPress.
Because it, and TBL commands, xTask and a registry key; included in this "pack", this launcher can be triggered by the following methods (default)
-Hitting anywhere in the top bar (HTC Notification and the other functions not lost, because it´s included in the Launcher pad)
-LongPress Send key
-Dragging a line from an empty area of top bar, or dragging a line from start (bottom) windows logo. This NOT interfere with any gesture stored in your device (this is a simple function of xTask)
As mentioned, this all comes preconfogurated, but you always can make your own configurations, just I think this cfg is the starting point to enjoy the great xda utilities.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-If you installed any task manager, pelase, uninstall it or deactive it (no problem with arkswitch, this cab overrides it in the ROM)
(install both in MAIN memory, NOT storage card)
-IMPORTANT: FIRST Install Hi-Launcher 1.1 (Not provided)
Hi—Launcher is shareware (9 day trial)
www.hilauncher.com
You can play for a while with this software to learn its basic funcionality; but all default settings will be overwritten in the next step. Anyway, is important to open the Hi-Launcher Menu in order to trial period of this app to be activated.
-Install the provided cab (xda Utilities). This file contains THE basic, but useful system utilities for your WM6.5.x PPC (Custom ROM recommended)
-Soft reset (important)
The new launcher brings when you hit the top taskbar of WM6.5.x; Send Key (hold), or drag a line from top bar, or from start (bottom) button ...and take advantage of ease of use and multitasking
Of course, the settings of Hi-Launcher can be personalized even more
EDIT, IMPORTANT: In Hi-Launcher confIguration menu, please don`t change "Menu Trigger" configuration, in order to keep triggering the launch pad with the mentioned trigger methods.
To restore the suggested functionality of Hi-Launcher (just in case), I included a File called "Hi-Launcher reapply settings.zip", not necessary if you don´t change the "menu trigger" setting
Remember, RNS Hi-Launcher is shareware, which implies that after using it for the trial period, you should buy or unisntall, which is reason I also wonder why other BEST alternatives exists, with the same or BETTER posibilities and feeling..
UPGRADING FROM TRIAL TO FULL
-Install or activate Hi-Launcher 1.x full version, then brings an option to keep setting, choose YES
Enjoy
(always you can Backup to file your Hi-Launcher Settings from its menu)
UNINSTALL AND REVERT TO ARKSWITCH/AMEBA
-Uninstall RNS Hi-Launcher
-Go to \TasbarLauncher\tblconfig.exe
-Select "Disabled" (also advisable on reinstallation of this pack)
-OK ( or "back key" )
-Uninstall "xda utilities for HL" (it takes up to a pair of minutes, because the tbl.exe process)
-Soft reset
After this, to revert Ameba and ArkSwitch to default setting, install "Revert Ameba Settings" cab (but I hope that you find xTask most useful with their proper settings)
The credits is 100% to all developers at xda for their hard work; I only cabbed it and preconfigured in a basic mode, I will add the full list of xda theads app used for this.
NOTE: THIS POST IS FOR WM6.5.X VGA/WVGA DEVICES AND "ALL IN ONE" VERSION; FOR WM 6.1/6.5 DEVICES, OR IF YOU DONT´WANT TO INSTALL xTASK, PLEASE SEE THE POST #9
Best Regards
This is for Hi-Launcher ?
Request
Yes, it´s a personalized menu for Hi-Launcher app, plus some utilities developed by xda members.
Of course; ideally, it would be that this was based on freeware, unfortunately I could not find any other app of this type
This is not only a topic to show a set of preconfigured basic applications, already developed ... but also a sincere request to the community:
REQUEST SECTION:
Functional features:
-Not designed to replace the start menu, because the launcher will be used for the very basic and frequentry used functions/apps
-Relatively small, floating window that does not cover the foreground app (any type of app); and neither change the state of foregroud app or window
-Fast, lightweight
-Integrated App switcher (configurable)
-Autoclose if not action selected (time programmable)
-The LaunchPad must remain visible for a few moments after the desired action is selected, and meanwhile the selected icon is resalted (useful in slow-start apps/functions like screen rotation while cht, to prevent double-tapping that consequently opens another element that is to be drawn)
-Also, the selection must be "swappable", and launch the desired action only at release of the desired icon.
-Very configurable, but no easily accidentally modified settings in daily usage.
Trigger methods
-By shortcut, or command parameters, e.g. "launcher.exe /showpad"
-Only optionally: assigning a rectangular touch-area for triggering (resizeable) in top bar; and don´t interfering with taskmanager and start icons in WM6.1 top bar-type; while in WM6.5.x can be assigned to all the area of top bar (Taskbar Launcher type)
Aesthetics features:
-3D effects are not so important, because the priority of fast and lightweigth feature; but desirable ONLY if it not compromisses the speed and/or compatibility
-Transparency effects, mainly for the pad´s background (semitransparent pad with texture would fantastic!)
-Icon Size: Not too big, to easly accomodate several apps/functions; although larger than Hi-Launcher´s icons
Yes, it´s a large list for a simple-type app, but I think this type of launcher would very useful and universal
By mean hi-Launcher, menu configuration is somewhat difficult to make 3 or more columns designs (therefore the preconfigurated files) ...but meanwhile this app has most of the features listed above.
I wil post a duplicate of this post in the appropriate area, and I promise duplicate this list only this time...
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Delete it, i made a mistake, sorry!
do you gone made one for 6.5?
i think is great peace of work
kromo1 said:
do you gone made one for 6.5?
i think is great peace of work
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I wil repack a 6.1/6.5 version, but it involves to forget of the trigger by tapping the top bar, that would lost (because this trigger method depend of TBL, that takes almost total control of top bar taps, affecting the start button and "ok" button in WM6.1/6.5)
I will search a method for get arround the problem
The posibble workaround for this pack in WM6.1/6.5, is find an app that assigns a rectangular touch-area (resizeable) in the top bar, for triggering ANY app (maybe using arkswitch only to trigger Hilauncher ?); or get some type of uTask app, but that works in top bar.
it will be nice
gracias.
Hi, thanks for this setup, I like it But my device is qvga and the icons are too small, is it possible to make the icons bigger?
And also, I only want the launcher with your trigger method (and things required to make them work), can you provide a cleaner cab without other ultilities? (I already have xtask and hilauncher). Thanks a lot
Splitted cabs for max compatibility
Here are the cabs to obtain maximum compatibility in the most WM6.5.x, WM6.5, WM6.1 devices. However, THE TRIGGER BY HITTING THE TOP BAR WAS ELIMINATED (for compatibility).
Hi-Launcher Still can be triggered by shortcut, also, by means Send Key (hold); and by means the xtask preconfigurated cab, drag a line from a empty area in top bar to activate a buttons where HL can be opened.
The first cab (this post) also places an additional shortcut in the root folder of main memory to trigger HL
The installation procedure is almost the same described in post #1, be sure install all this in MAIN memory:
-If you installed the complete version (post #1), uninstall it
-Install Hi-Launcher (if already not), open its menu in order to learn the basics and activate the trial period (in case)
http://www.hilauncher.com/
-Install "XDA_Util._for_Hi-Launcher_(Simple).cab", to copy the basic utilities and overwrite the default trigger method, being now triggered HL by shortcut
-Optionally, install xTask (two cabs provided: one for WM6.1/6.5, and other for WM6.5.x). This is not mandatory, but xTask is the task manager that best matches with this type of utility. If you install xTask, make sure to deactivate other task managers. In case of ArkSwitch, there is not problem if you use the WM6.5.x Xtask cab
If you decided intall xTask, but dont´t want to have the topbar/taskbar with icons of open apps, please delete the "xHook_delay.lnk" file from "\Windows\Startup"
-Soft Reset
Note: Once intalled the utilities, In Hi-Launcher confIguration menu, please don`t change "Menu Trigger" configuration, in order to keep triggering the launch pad with the trigger method by shortcut (really, the trigger shortcut is an emulation of pressing the "Esc" key, and Hi-Launcher is preconfigurated [in this setup] to react to this "hardware" Esc key).
At this point, the basic components are in your device, but the personalized menu isn´t ready
To get the basic suggested design in VGA and WVGA devices, copy the "Base Menu_VGA_WVGA.*" file to your device and open it. Note that so far, this menu design file seems to work properly only in VGA and WVGA devices. EDIT: The base menu works also in QVGA screens, thanks to bismuth89`s feedback.
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it will be nice
thanks
Thanks for the base menu, it also works on QVGA the only problem is that icons are really small, but I can live with it since the launcher is very useful
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bismuth89 said:
Thanks for the base menu, it also works on QVGA the only problem is that icons are really small, but I can live with it since the launcher is very useful
(screenshot attached)
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Thanks for the feedback, and yes, the icons are small; but the advantage of this launcher, unlike most launchers, its the "warm" selection of the desired app (if you move your selection, then the last released icon will be opened, and not before)
...and although apps are not mine, it's good that this thread will be useful to someone else
Can you attach the file of the menu that your designed? I believe that It can be useful for others, who do not want to fight with the difficulty of the design options that come when you try to use a several columns menu
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QVGA menu
Sure why not And only now I notice this "warm selection" feature you said, indeed it helps a lot to prevent launching the wrong app
If not for this thread I wouldn't even try Hi-launcher because the screenshot in their website look so unattractive
Here is the QVGA menu in the screenshot above: