Hello
Following discussion and development on AndyZap's GPS Cycle Computer thread, I'm starting this new thread.
It's all about navmi...
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navmi is a GPS sports application, currently available for Windows Mobile touch screen (professional). It contains lots of DNA from AndyZap's GPS Cycle Computer - and it's now been tested on a few devices including:
- Omnia II
- Diamond
- HTC HD (and HD2 Leo)
- Axim x51v
- Omnia
Current download is shown on navmi.com.
There is currently a 1 dot 1 dot 1 release in Beta testing
Among navmi's features are:
Time and distance tracking
Autopause
Auto lap (auto waypoint) recording
Manual lap recording
Integrated sports photography
Map display – including offline caching of maps
Chart display – speed and elevation
Multiple settings for multiple sports
Training Diary – including lap, map, photo and chart review
Integration with runsaturday online training log and analysis tools
KML and GPX track export
navmi proudly contains:
DNA from the GPS Cycle Computer – by AndyZap – with design by expo7 and special thanks to AngelGR – used under new bsd license
integration with runsaturday.com
mapping by OpenStreetMap served by Cloudmade – used under creative commons license
voice from acclivity on freesound.org – used under creative commons license
sound effects from sowatt and milton on freesound.org – used under creative commons license
extra graphics input from clker.com – used under creative commons license
I hope this is the right place to start this thread!
Omnia II, Diamond, HTC HD, Axim x51v...hmmm...does it work in other resolutioin like WQVGA or QVGA? Looks nice...
hi...im a big fan of AndyZap GPS Cycle Computer...and use it on every occasion, while on the go. unfortunately development seems to be abandoned . so hope you will get best of it and follow his high standards... will watch that development closely.
hsmcd said:
Omnia II, Diamond, HTC HD, Axim x51v...hmmm...does it work in other resolutioin like WQVGA or QVGA? Looks nice...
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I think it does... although I've not tested it on a real device of other sizes yet.
Please do feel free to try it and let me know
the touchHD is wvga and navmi does almost perfect on it.
Switching between apps does bring the winMo taskbar back into the picture tho and consequently that covers part of the function buttons.
Not a major problem.
Tho I did click the winMo 'Ok' button (top right taskbar corner) once and navmi asked whether I wanted to proceed, as logging would be canceled. After clicking 'No' it canceled anyway, toughy...
rhtizzy said:
the touchHD is wvga and navmi does almost perfect on it.
Switching between apps does bring the winMo taskbar back into the picture tho and consequently that covers part of the function buttons.
Not a major problem.
Tho I did click the winMo 'Ok' button (top right taskbar corner) once and navmi asked whether I wanted to proceed, as logging would be canceled. After clicking 'No' it canceled anyway, toughy...
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I'll take a look at the switching thing - that doesn't happen on my Omnia when I use Samsung's cube button task switcher thing. What are you using to switch on the HD?
As for the "No" problem... I've just checked the code and it definitely should work OK...
I use Quickmenu to replace the regular startmenu and following your comment I switched back to regular and indeed, no more winMo taskbar pop-over... good stuff!
Wow, been after something like this for ages but havent got round to looking! Will try to get to grips with it before my next snow boarding trip so i can see how far i rode!! Good work!!
HollyWolf, are you the coder of this?
Also, add Samsung Omnia to the list of working phones. Works fine on mine.
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Wow, been after something like this for ages but havent got round to looking! Will try to get to grips with it before my next snow boarding trip so i can see how far i rode!! Good work!!
HollyWolf, are you the coder of this?
Also, add Samsung Omnia to the list of working phones. Works fine on mine.
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Excellent - thanks for letting me know
Yes, I am the coder - I've taken AndyZ's GPS Cycle Computer as a start, merged in lots of code from Runsat and am loving writing code
What use using to write it in and with what language?
Also, is there a "how to use" guide at all?
Cheers
Almost all written in C# compact framework - 2.0.
There's no manual yet - so best to write here or on navmi.com if you have a question.
Thanks hollywoof, sure am gonna try this!
Looks great - gonna give it a try!
thumbs up +1
hollywoof, will there be an option to import kml or gpx files in the future? Would be nice if I could add the runs from RunSaturday to navmi. This way I have totals on my Omnia.
Installed it, looks very nice. Will test it soon while running.
I'll have a play in a bit on the HD2, pity it's snowing so much, I've not got a chance to get out in the velomobile to see how accurate it is.
One thing that is missing from gpscyclecomputer is a seperate EXIT function..
Using winmo 6.5.x versions (with the bottom buttons) you cant close the app, short of using a secondary taskmanager, so if you can include something along those lines (not tried it yet) then that would be great (and future proof it a bit).
I'm intrigued by the lapfunction, how is it going to work? I've tried a couple of other ones in the past, that haven't been quite as obvious as could be.
Especially when racing, I tend to find that pressing something is a no-no (especially cycling at 35mph and above on a 440m velodrome yo can lap quite quickly) and some of the others don't seem to realise that when you go past the place you started logging then that's the end of the first lap.
anyway, glad to see someone has taken on the basics of andyzaps app looking forward to seeing how it progresses.
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hollywoof, will there be an option to import kml or gpx files in the future? Would be nice if I could add the runs from RunSaturday to navmi. This way I have totals on my Omnia..
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Thanks
I've written the GPX/KML code for course following (similar to the GCC's implementation), but I'd not thought about syncing all activities/the totals that way - maybe I'll give that a try! I do want to sync photos in as well at some point.
As another alternative I was considering writing a separate runsaturday app...
Thanks for the feedback - you're helping to make the app better
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One thing that is missing from gpscyclecomputer is a seperate EXIT function..
Using winmo 6.5.x versions (with the bottom buttons) you cant close the app, short of using a secondary taskmanager, so if you can include something along those lines (not tried it yet) then that would be great (and future proof it a bit).
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You should be able to close the app by:
- " - pausing the activity
- square - stopping the activity
- home - go to home page
- exit - exit
- yes - I really want to exit
But maybe that is a bit too long winded. I'm mainly testing on 6.5 (Omnia II) so I know it works there...
I'm intrigued by the lapfunction, how is it going to work? I've tried a couple of other ones in the past, that haven't been quite as obvious as could be.
Especially when racing, I tend to find that pressing something is a no-no (especially cycling at 35mph and above on a 440m velodrome yo can lap quite quickly) and some of the others don't seem to realise that when you go past the place you started logging then that's the end of the first lap.
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The autolap currently goes off measured distance - you can set up the autolap distance in the settings for each sport and then the just laps whenever it measures that you've reach the distance.
From personal experience of athletics tracks, I doubt you will get very good performance for cycling around a velodrome - it's just not a nice track for GPS to estimate distance... the estimation errors really build up around the circle :/ For example, I once did a 6 hour track race (normal 400m track) - and my Garmin 301 was almost 10% inaccurate compared to the lap counter. Some of this was due to me not always taking the inside lane, but (looking at the recorded track) most of it was just down to nasty GPS readings. Surprisingly that 10% was an overestimate, not an underestimate. In more normal runs, I think I'd expect my Garmin to be 1-2% accurate?
rhtizzy said:
Tho I did click the winMo 'Ok' button (top right taskbar corner) once and navmi asked whether I wanted to proceed, as logging would be canceled. After clicking 'No' it canceled anyway, toughy...
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I've now seen this too... looks like a winmo/compact framework issue (as the code looks right) - I'll look into a workaround to fix it!
How do you import map files?? I can't find anything in the prog nor do i understand the folder structure in the maps folder?
Cheers
digital_biscuit said:
How do you import map files?? I can't find anything in the prog nor do i understand the folder structure in the maps folder?
Cheers
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By default navmi uses downloaded maps from an OpenStreetMap server - as selected under Settings->Maps - the default is a fairly easy to read Navmi format served from CloudMade.
If you want these to download live during your ride, then on the "Plotting" page, choose "Auto download maps"
Personally, I tend to download maps offline - before I head out running - I'm on prepay! I do this by connecting to the web over ActiveSync or WiFi, starting an activity (that I never intend to keep), waiting until I get some GPS lock, switching the display to the map page and then scrolling around the UI to download all the areas I want to.
This OSM format maps is the main direction I want to continue moving forwards - it's easiest (requires least effort!). When you use this the structure in the maps folder is split up using zoom levels, then latitudes -it's a structure that's easy for navmi to read, but it's not a structure you want to play with yourself!
Beyond OSM, navmi also supports (adapted from the GCC code) a couple of alternative ways to use maps. To use any of these other methods, you must:
1. select "off" on the Maps settings
2. do not check Auto download maps
3. use File Explorer to ensure that the navmi maps folder is empty
With these 3 steps done... you can create your own maps using your PC - see instructions in line 547 and beyond in http://code.google.com/p/gccv2/source/browse/trunk/GpsCycleComputer/Readme.htm
I know at least one person is currently using GPS Tuner .gmi files with navmi - if you are, then please feel free to post with advice.
Hope that helps - sorry it's a bit long winded!
Stuart
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New application release: Mobile TFL - London Underground tube status application for Windows Mobile
"annoyed that the G1 and iPhone have an app that does this". I coded this application this evening that reports real time service status data for the London tube network.
It uses the publicly available data from the "Transport for London" website.
Regardless, it allows you to see service updates and station closures / delays in real-time from a tiny Windows Mobile app.
Requires CF 2.0+ (though I've compiled it with 3.5 installed and not bothered to check for backwards compatibility).
Feedback is more than welcome. I've only really tested it in the terrible low res VMs and on a Touch Diamond so as far as the display and scaling goes, your milage may vary. Looks lovely on the Diamond though.
Cab installer and screenshots on very low-fi http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/software/ holding page.
Latest Version 1.2.0.0
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+Updated to support TFL feed change on June 2010.
1.1.0.0
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+Updated to support TFL feed change on 17th April 2010.
1.0.0.9
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+Fixed critical bug due to data format changes.
+Reworked parsing of source data so it's less sensitive to format changes in the future.
Apologies for the rapid releases, but hopefully the app should be good "long term" as of this release.
There will be one further release in the near future consisting solely of cosmetic changes.
1.0.0.8
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+Improved load speeds
+Fixed critical bug related to a change in source data format
+Skipped two build revisions, these were internal testing versions.
1.0.0.6
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+Fixed a bug that happened on the odd occasion the DLR is actually working.
1.0.0.5
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+Weekend Timetables are now selectable
+The title bar now displays the time period you're currently viewing
+DLR listings / status
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+Improved support for devices of different resolutions
+Font and UI Element scaling
+Tube line colours
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Made a subtle update to 1.0.0.1 to remove a crashing bug because my test cases sucked (I developed the app when there were tube errors, the absence of which caused some rookie Xml parsing bugs.)
Same url.
There's also a known issue with station statuses (i.e. they only partially work, don't bet your travel plans on them) but I'll fix that up later today.
Final update for the foreseeable future (unless any crippling bugs are found).
Full tube status, full station notifications, both in real time and planned.
Very much inspired by http://mbarclay.net/?p=64 so credit where due.
Version 1.0.0.3 can be downloaded from
http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/software/
My lunch hour was lovingly sacrificed to finish this code.
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Great app, thanks!
Just a minor issue on my X1 - despite this having longer vertical real estate, scroll bars are required to see all the tube lines.
The bottom quarter of the screen is not used, and I need to scroll to see beyond the Piccadilly Line - despite the 640 pixels of the Diamond being enough for all the lines in your screenshots. I think the spacing between the lines looks wider on the X1 - not sure why?
Also, could you add colours to the tube lines so it looks more like the widget on the TFL website?
Still, even in its current form this is great and very usable. Cheers.
I think I know why there might be scaling issues.
Due to the lack of any decent tabular layout in the CF at first glance I'm calculating heights manually.
I have a sneaking suspicion that I use the device height to calculate the height of each item, and I suspect I'm then sticking the items in a box the size of the diamond resolution
I'll see if I can squeeze in a fix in the next day or two, work permitting.
Thanks for the kind comments + constructive criticism!
Thanks David - look forward to the update.
I think this is the sort of webapp / widget that there seems to be plenty of on the iphone but are lacking on Windows Mobile......for absolutely no reason. Much better to fire up your app than wait for Opera to start and then go the TFL website and download all the unnecessary info as well as the tube status.
Even if one prefers the visuals on a website, these are far better included on device in a webapp, with the internet connection just downloading the raw information. I vote for more simple apps of this nature.
I found a few minutes to try and patch up the application.
1.0.0.4 contains improved rendering that should (at least in theory) support devices of varying dimensions (font / UI element scaling). Hopefully this doesn't entirely trash the interface on other devices, but I've tested it both in varying VMs, on a Diamond and in Windows at different (and often hilarious) resolutions.
Also added coloured glyphs representing the TfL colours for the various tube lines.
Updates posted on http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/software/ and images above updated.
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David, thanks a lot for sharing this app with us. Cheers!
Works and looks great on a Touch HD. Nice UI, simple and effective. Unfortunately at £6.30 a ride I only use the tube when I am absolutely desperate these days. Do you think you may extend to Overground and Bus information as well? May widen the audience a bit?
Thank you for sharing.
Excellent, I'm really glad the new scaling code works. Quite a relief.
As for further TFL services, to be honest I'm not sure yet. It all depends on how the data could be presented.
Historically laying out things like bus timetables in a usable and intuitive way is very difficult (just look at bus stops for an obvious example). In addition to that there's tonnes and tonnes of data. I guess it could be presented using a searchable interface or by putting in favorite routes or trains to monitor.
I'm very much open to suggestions and if it feels right I'll probably produce an "enhanced" version of the app with the additional timetable and route data. I'd probably maintain the two separately to keep the tube status app small and sweet.
Nice work!
Does not really work for me! I get 404's!
There are a few reasons you'll get 404s.
The first is if the Transport for London website is down (which it isn't currently) as the data is parsed from there (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/tube/default.html specifically- see if you can access it on your device using a browser).
The second is a badly configured or misconfigured proxy in windows mobile (in your connection settings. I always find it prudent to disable the mobile provider proxies as they tend to interfere with applications).
The third is that your data connection isn't opening when requested.
A theoretical fourth reason would be some kind of firewall.
Hope some of those pointers help.
Yep, found out why... Phone was connected on Activesync over bluetooth (had left it on). It works now. I am a muppet :S
Not a problem, glad it works for you
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Excellent, I'm really glad the new scaling code works. Quite a relief.
As for further TFL services, to be honest I'm not sure yet. It all depends on how the data could be presented.
Historically laying out things like bus timetables in a usable and intuitive way is very difficult (just look at bus stops for an obvious example). In addition to that there's tonnes and tonnes of data. I guess it could be presented using a searchable interface or by putting in favorite routes or trains to monitor.
I'm very much open to suggestions and if it feels right I'll probably produce an "enhanced" version of the app with the additional timetable and route data. I'd probably maintain the two separately to keep the tube status app small and sweet.
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I see what you mean having just looked at the bus information which is quite extensive and always will be I guess. Keeping things simple maybe colour codes minor, major, severe may be better than nothing. I imagine that would not be so easy to transform from the info being parsed though. Overground does not look so extensive, today anyway.
Excellent idea and app.
Just a couple of points/questions:
1. Might be useful to have a 'last updated' line? maybe just as a page accessible via the menu if the screen estate is not available.
2. When I run it I get the spinning wheel for about 11 seconds whilst loading - should it take that long? Would cooking it in reduce this?
I am using this on a Raphael with a custom 21028 ROM.
Cheers
1. Might be useful to have a 'last updated' line? maybe just as a page accessible via the menu if the screen estate is not available.
- I've been thinking this myself. It was just something that slipped my mind first time around. It'd also make it easier to distinguish whether you're looking at current or planned service statuses. I've just noticed that the TfL website also offers a list of planned incidents for "next weekend" so I'll incorporate that in the next release.
2. When I run it I get the spinning wheel for about 11 seconds whilst loading - should it take that long? Would cooking it in reduce this?
- This has plagued me somewhat. Part of it is the framework start-up time (which is subtle but measurable) and part of it is the fact that I do the first service update in the constructor of the application.
If you don't have an active data connection the app will have to establish a connection before it'll paint to the screen causing the unusually long load time.
This effectively means that the app doesn't perform it's first render until the first Http request has completed. It's a bit of a silly design decision but added the first fetch to the forms "Loaded" event seemed to perform identically. I guess I could try force a redraw first...
As some anecdotal evidence, with a data connection active on my Diamond it takes 4 seconds to load the app.
There are a few work-arounds I've investigated but none of them seem to offer significant speed advantages.
Offhand I don't remember the CPU speed of the Raphael, but perhaps that's a factor?
I'll continue to look into it as I add extra features, and hopefully I'll be able to shave off a few seconds for these edge cases.
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I've just noticed that my recent installers have accidently included a few of the compact framework assemblies. You might find that going into the install directory (ProgramFiles/MobileTFL ususally) and removing everything that isn't MobileTFL.exe and MobileTFL.ico will both save about 200k of space and improve performance if you have the compact framework cooked into your rom. As far as I'm aware I shouldn't have to include these framework assemblies so I'll produce a smaller installer later (~44k rather than ~250).
I just noticed a problem with scaling when capitals are being used on Touch HD.
A nice touch would be if you touch the page with your thumb/stylus it takes you to the Line status page and vice versa.
[APP] < CarPal > Monitor maintenance for several cars with autoreminders | v0.91 beta
UPDATE April 4: I decided to stop the development for the WM OS. I sold my WM phones and switched over to Android (N1). I'll continue working on this app for that OS. Sorry to whoever was waiting for updates for WM, and a HUGE "thank you" to guys who provided feedback/requests for features.
The whole idea was to create a modernly-designed application for my Rhodium that would keep track of different maintenance tasks for my car. What makes this app different from the others is that you set how many miles you drive per day (on the average we drive same amount, give or take), that will allow the App to "predict" what your car's odometer shows. Based on that (+ depending on how many days ahead you want the reminder to be) it will throw a reminder telling you about that particular task.
Currently, the project in is beta. It's fully usable, but not yet as easy/convenient/cool as I want it to be. Of course, I expect there to be bugs, but mostly visual, non-critical stuff that I'm still working on. For curious minds, data is stored in CarPalData.xml in the working folder, unencrypted. I decided to keep it that way for easy access and modification.
If anybody wants to tinker with this on his/her own, lemme know, I'll make it open-source.
Update Feb 26: Sorry guys, got a real big project at work right now, no time for on-the-side development... Should free up next week or so, I definitelly want to add some cool new features to CarPal. Thanks for all the feedback - I'll use it to prioritize the new features. Most likely expect the bike support, gas usage/stats and Dutch/Spanish/Italian languages in next release. Hang tight =)
Please send me your translations!
To translate the app, follow these simple steps:
1. Install the app.
2. Go to \Device\Program Files\CarPal\ and grab the CarPalTranslations.xml file from there.
3. Inside the file, duplicate the "English" node, and rename it to your language name.
4. Translate all the strings in your new node, just make sure you keep the node names intact, only rename the contents of the "string" attribute.
5. Send me your file and you'll see your language in the new release!
Features:
Works with any "decent" resolution (Q|VGA, W|VGA, landscape + portrait).
Wizard-based data entry
High-contrast design to be easily visible outside
Keep track of multiple cars in the same app
Create multiple tasks for every car
Automatic reminders based on how many miles you drive per day on average
Add additional details to your tasks, like locations, owners, etc.
New in version 0.91b:
Multi-language support. Comes with English and Russian by default. Very easy XML translation, contact me if you wanna translate it.
New item in settings - can switch languages from there.
Screenshots (made in WVGA):
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Still being worked on:
If you hide the app instead of exiting, it will hide too damn well. hard to bring it back up.
Some visual bugs
Get rid of that horrible icon.
Integrating reminders into system reminders
Testing how well the app behaves when it's hidden (running in the background)
Improving interface to be more clear as to where user is at, etc
Non-touchscreen device support. So far app relies on users tapping on buttons.
Add csv importing funtions
Some easy method of translating interface to diff. languages
Other things on my list...
I'd love some feedback, if you tried it - let me know how it worked for you, and what are your thoughts.
And remember - I keep all data in a separate xml file, so you won't lose any data as the app is updated. So feel free to enter your stuff into the app, just backup the CarPalData.xml as needed.
Kilometers?
Awesome app wish it was in kilometers..
dirtydevious said:
Awesome app wish it was in kilometers..
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Same here!
@DarkDvr, would like to translate it in Dutch for you!
Plus, I would like to add my maintenance schedule without having to insert a reminder.
dirtydevious said:
Awesome app wish it was in kilometers..
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Excellent point, and an obvious one too.. how could I miss it
While I'm adding that to settings, you can still use it fine, numbers are numbers, there's nothing in the functionality that would "care" if it's in actual miles, kilometers or millimeters =)
I'll add that setting today/tomorrow.
jolas said:
Plus, I would like to add my maintenance schedule without having to insert a reminder.
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Mm, good idea. Something like a table of maintenance with all the tasks in it to view/edit?
luckyuser said:
Same here!
@DarkDvr, would like to translate it in Dutch for you!
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Glad to hear that =)
I'm working on a language xml file that will allow you to translate it to w/e language you want. Gimme some time and I'll let you know when I'm done.
DarkDvr said:
Mm, good idea. Something like a table of maintenance with all the tasks in it to view/edit?
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Exactly!
Do not forget CSV support to get all my SciLor's Fuel Blaster users
scilor said:
Do not forget CSV support to get all my SciLor's Fuel Blaster users
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Shouldn't be too hard, can you upload an example csv? Hopefully with title row, so I know what's what =)
Everything in my SciLor's Fuel Blaster Readme (On the Website)
Would be nice to be able to do an exchange in both tools!
New version - 0.91beta:
Multi-language support. Comes with English and Russian by default.
New item in settings - can switch languages from there.
If you want to translate it, let me know so I can add your language to the install package.
Translation is very easy - install the CAB, then get the CarPalTranslation.xml file from the install directory.
In there, just create a new "Language" node, copy/paste any existing language, and modify the strings. You can test it right there, just launch the App, go to settings, and switch to your language. Remember that app-restart is required.
More stuff is coming in the next version...
very, very interesting! this would be a very useful app. i'm looking forward to it. i am also for a list of regular maintenance that can be ticked for each car, e.g. oil change, tire rotation, wheel alignment, etc., and reminds you of it based on the set mileage, let's say, every 3,000 miles.
joshzzz2001 said:
very, very interesting! this would be a very useful app. i'm looking forward to it. i am also for a list of regular maintenance that can be ticked for each car, e.g. oil change, tire rotation, wheel alignment, etc., and reminds you of it based on the set mileage, let's say, every 3,000 miles.
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At this time you can do all of that, except for creating one task for several cars at the same time. I'm still working on that.
If you have just 1 car, that won't really make a difference for you, so you're good to go. For several cars, I'm working on creating a nice table that will let you handle all of them easily and at the same time.
Give it a nice test run and let me know if it works for ya =)
P.S: table functionality is coming next week, most likely.
Thanks=)
Looking forward to try this out.
looks nice
requests (if you please):
- different background (I for one use this for my motorcycle, not car)... if you can't allow us to choose background then at least give two options: (1) MY bike (a BMW R1200GS) (2) a plain background (maybe the popular carbon fiber one)
- ability to import CSV
that's all before I even try it more after I do
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DarkDvr said:
New version - 0.91beta:
Multi-language support. Comes with English and Russian by default.
New item in settings - can switch languages from there.
If you want to translate it, let me know so I can add your language to the install package.
Translation is very easy - install the CAB, then get the CarPalTranslation.xml file from the install directory.
In there, just create a new "Language" node, copy/paste any existing language, and modify the strings. You can test it right there, just launch the App, go to settings, and switch to your language. Remember that app-restart is required.
More stuff is coming in the next version...
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Made a Dutch translation for you, but can't get it work. I'm sure you wil fix it.I overwrote the English text in the editor and after that I saved the file again. I do not know what I've done wrongI hope you can add it soon! Could not upload the xml.file, so i did it in text format
TATAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, it works great now!
I add the English file again and now it works
I also commended alongside a few comments or suggestions. Obviously intended positive
- ability to add dealer or servicepoint, contactperson, adres etc.(maybe dealerlogo) or linked with a Pocket Outlook Contact.
- larger field for notes, more information about task/service
- more matching fontsize in userinterface and textinput fields.
Userinterface is a bit to small, text input to big in my opinion.
- task/service planning also possible with scheduling (pocket agenda), not only by km or miles(Most services are km based but also time based)Sound Alerts can also be planned with the Agenda alarmfunction.
- background change or switch for each car or motorcycle(more evident).At aglance you can see more quickly which car ot motorcycle is meant for a service.
- creating a masterlist for service or maintenance with checkbox option.
So that you can create a todo-list from that masterlist for each service, car or motorcycle.
Succes with development!
ok tried it - seems it is missing the most important feature for me - fuel and fuel statistics
anyway keep up the good work, I'll check it out from time to time
nice app... will definitely give it a try...: )
does this app require the GPS to be turned on all the time or do you periodically update the distance travelled?
Edit: For the new version, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8512590#post8512590
Hello
Welcome to my thread for my Windows Phone 7 Theme. The ultimate goal of this theme is to have a fully featured Windows Phone 7 theme that allows many similar functions as the real device.
{
"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"
}
To use it, install the cab file below, then click on the icon in the start menu.
To exit, long-tap on the right side of the screen.
Settings is also listed in the long-tap menu.
To lock the device, click on the top of the screen, near the clock.
Current version: 1.15:
Performance greatly increased, lockscreen password, etc.
"Treats"
The real WP7 contains something called "Treats". These are little, fairly useless, but cool features.
Some of the ones included in this theme:
Text icon changes depending on amount of messages. First it is a smile, then a frown, and finally a gasping face.
Bing search background changes depending on the day's image.
Upcoming features
Pictures hub
Office hub
Games hub
Integration with Steam
Appointments tile
Smoother interface
Known issues:
Facebook does not stay logged in
...More later
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEYzUhnmRFk
Download: http://windowsphonehacker.com/wp7s.php
See website for full details and screenshots: http://windowsphonehacker.com/wp7s.php
People Hub
- Allows seeing contacts on homescreen
-Favorites list
-List of contacts. Tapping on a blue letter brings up a letter list.
-List of latest friends facebook status
Text tile
-Displays number of new messages
-Changes emoticon based on number of messages
Outlook tile
-Displays number of new mail messages
Phone tile
-Displays number of missed calls
Pictures tile
-Displays pictures, fading in and out new ones
-Takes you to default album viewer
Search
-Displays latest Bing background
-Searches Bing with custom keyboard
See website for full details: http://windowsphonehacker.com/wp7s.php
nice
is it only for WVGA screen?
chriscsh said:
nice
is it only for WVGA screen?
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VGA/WVGA. It also works (in theory) on QVGA, but it may not run well due to older devices being slower.
Looks and runs nicely on my Blackstone, have noticed a few things though:
- the blue squares shake a lot if you press and hold the screen...not sure if it's intentional but personally I feel the 'vibration' effect isn't too nice to look at.
- when scrolling on the apps screen some program names get broken. For example: 'FreeUpRam' becomes 'FreeUP' and 'pTravelAlarm' becomes 'pTravelAl'. The scrolling motion is also a bit jumpy.
- could not find a way of returning from bing search to the main screen without exiting the app and reloading it.
- pictures tab does not see images on the SD card in \Storage Card\My Documents or \Storage Card\DCIM (it would be nice if it could be set in the settings to look at 2 paths - storage and phone)
- none of my music is listed (also stored on storage card).
VERY nice start though! I'll be watching this one!
...also for some reason your website just comes up grey on my PC in IE8.
sweet, why not put it on your diamond2?
what are your thoughts on changing the faded black background to pitch black?? I am guessing you're trying to make it look like what's shown in the microsoft demos on that prototype device...? That's probably due to the display on that device though and i'm going to take a wild guess and say MS will make it black like on the zune hd when it's done. Or maybe you have a different reason for it?
cool
Jaxbot said:
Hello
I have released the BETA version of my Windows Phone 7 Series Theme, and am looking for some feedback
To use it, install the cab file below, then click on the icon in the start menu.
To exit, long-tap on the right side of the screen.
Settings is also listed in the long-tap menu.
To lock the device, click on the top of the screen, near the clock.
Current features:
People hub with recent, all contacts, and a list of contacts Facebook status updates.
Bing search with background changing depending on Bing picture of day.
Live tiles (Javascript based, set a URL in the settings to your own)
Program launcher
Lock screen
Upcoming features:
More hubs (give me ideas!)
Better animations
More social network integration
(Ideas?)
Known issues:
Facebook does not stay logged in
Facebook lags when viewing What's New
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEYzUhnmRFk
Download: http://windowsphonehacker.jaxbot.com/files/wp7s_beta.CAB
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going to go try it out its going to look good
wm7
keep gettin a error when i launch the app
are you using windows form control/user control to display items? You can't get any smoother animation with windows form controls, because everytimes the control Location changes, it repaints itself regardless and as you can see it is very resource consuming. You gotta paint individual control for better performance.
But overall, it's looking pretty nice
I trie on my ELF P3450 and runs fine but a little bit slower, understand that, older device...
Very nice app... any chance to edit menu ( the right side)???
ohhh...and tell the trick to unlock screen i spend about 2 min to find out...looool
Feedback
I tried this on opal (201mhz processor) qvga screen.
I can tell one thing its just awesome on my device i didnt expected it to be so smoothe (iam comparing this with the preview version) its much smoother just one thing on home screen while scrolling the tiles move with hands thats absolutely smoothe but for some time it leaves a trace of the tile say 1 or 2 seconds if u fix that u can officially say its compatible with qvga.
I expect more pages, more likelyness to original wp7
Hey Jaxbot,
It's getting better - the only that has disappointed me with this build (as opposed to the one I've tested for you) is the animations seem to have got slower rather than faster - especially for the people hub.
I see you have fixed some bugs - some still remain but I will not double report those.
A new one, it's nice to see you've added the contact surname, however, it is now shown underneath the next person's first name (i.e. you've not given it enough space/padding).
The same goes for the program list (the second part of the program name is cut off). good to see it's actually working now - though still not scrollable.
The live tiles still take a long time to animate out/in.
More to come...
Casey
Update: In qvga device there is no tile for images.
Plus this homescreen needs kinetic scrolling its a must coz scrolling between the left and right pages is excellent the animation is perfect but scrolling down is little hard so i am saying kinetic scrolling please add in next version.
very nice start.
theres alot of shaking around on the icons, and arent any smooth transitions. btu seeing as this is version 1, im sure that you will refine it in the coming weeks
i look forward to the more refined version. good work and thanks for the download!
很漂亮,qvga也可以用,但是提出几个问题:
1. 使用过程中,容易造成崩溃死机。
2. 上下左右滑动,速度很慢。
3. 不支持中文路径。
4. 程序图标不显示。
:d:d
This app is awfull
I'm running it on my HP614C, WM6.5 with a 520Mhz processor.
It's stille pretty slow, but it surely is an improvement over the alpha release!
Keep it coming
welki1979 said:
- when scrolling on the apps screen some program names get broken. For example: 'FreeUpRam' becomes 'FreeUP' and 'pTravelAlarm' becomes 'pTravelAl'. The scrolling motion is also a bit jumpy.
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My guess is they are taking up more room than available, which means the auto-font size is broken. I'll look into it.
welki1979 said:
- could not find a way of returning from bing search to the main screen without exiting the app and reloading it.
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The hardware arrow button on my device works for that, but I'll add a software button for people who don't have one.
welki1979 said:
- pictures tab does not see images on the SD card in \Storage Card\My Documents or \Storage Card\DCIM (it would be nice if it could be set in the settings to look at 2 paths - storage and phone)
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I'll look into it, currently it only allows one picture path.
welki1979 said:
- none of my music is listed (also stored on storage card).
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Haven't gotten around to a music+video hub yet, but it's coming.
welki1979 said:
...also for some reason your website just comes up grey on my PC in IE8.
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Uh oh. I'll look into that.
Casey_boy said:
A new one, it's nice to see you've added the contact surname, however, it is now shown underneath the next person's first name (i.e. you've not given it enough space/padding).
The same goes for the program list (the second part of the program name is cut off). good to see it's actually working now - though still not scrollable.
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Interesting, and yes I noticed that. The problem is that most testing was on the Device Emulator at QVGA resolution, so the fonts worked perfectly on low res. I'll play with the numbers at get that fixed.
About the speed being lower, I'm confused by that, as not much was added (just fixes from the list you sent me). By chance do you have anything running in the background?
Otherwise, I'm still working on speeding up the animations, expect some changes soon
jzlchl said:
很漂亮,qvga也可以用,但是提出几个问题:
1. 使用过程中,容易造成崩溃死机。
2. 上下左右滑动,速度很慢。
3. 不支持中文路径。
4. 程序图标不显示。
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I'm under the impression this is an English-only forum, but I'll answer your concerns as best I can.
1robably takes too much memory.
2:Obviously, since it's QVGA, it runs slow. (since the device is older)
3:I don't know what to say, because .NET CF handles all that.
4robably due to #3.
Deluxe Moon
LifewareSolutions offers you the tool to discover more about the influence of the Moon, your mobile assistant which is always at your service wherever you are.
Download
http://www.lifewaresolutions.com/deluxe_moon_wm.html
Support/Feedback
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F.A.Q.
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Language files:
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Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q72uJ3oRjE&fmt=22
Features:
- Visual picture of the moon phases and the percent of the illuminated area.
- Full names of all moon phases.
- Zodiac Sign the moon is in.
- Current moon’s age: how far along the moon is in its full cycle.
- Moonrise and moonset times for your location.
- Amount of time from moonrise and to moonset.
- Calculations for the current and other dates.
- Network independence: you can work anywhere in the world without Internet or cellular connections.
- Your current location determined by GPS or cellular network.
Supported resolutions:
QVGA (240x320)
HVGA (320x480)
VGA (480x640),
WVGA (480x800)
Application compatible with:
Square (240x240)
WQVGA (240x400)
Square (320x320)
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Deluxe Moon v1.23.6
• Added support for HVGA 320x480 resolution (HTC HD Mini)
• Added compatibility with 480x480 screens
• Added partial compatibility with 240x240 screens
Deluxe Moon v1.23 Release Notes
• Touch the Moon: now you can change moon phases by sliding your finger on the Moon.
• Added Tropical/Sidereal Zodiac option.
• Added 24 and 12 hour time format option.
• Moon phases are shown as seen from the northern or southern hemisphere.
• Corrected manual location for southern hemisphere.
• Improved local languages support: now translated phrases can be longer.
Deluxe Moon v1.22 Release Notes
• Corrected calculation algorithm
• Added support for local languages (in separate xml file)
• Minor visual improvements and corrections
• Compatibility with 320x320 square mode
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Hi,
very nice App, please make a german version.
with friendly greet
starbase64
Well, I am not the kind of person who uses this kind of information, but I really like the graphics/colouring on this program. Good job...
Cheers,
Arnold
This version is amazing and really good working. The GPRS service is working perfect. At the weekend the app have found 12 satalites in my range. Wow.
And in the next three weeks the DUSK theme will be online for this app. Yes this is sience stuff and my wife and me we love stuff like this.
THANK YOU DUDE
I dont use this but i will download now with sure because looking SO COOL and Beauty
ALready have few Payd APPS that compared to this one they are SUPERB UGLY
I like the Image Quality and that is a FingerFriendly
THANK YOU AGAIN
will use it now
ONE Suggestion: The App is really COOL, Fast and Beautyfull
Maybe in the next release can be added in the Menu "My Location Service" and when you tap it your Exact location to be found by the GPS because now for example the APP recognize me by the Time Zone not exactly my Location so i live in Rousse City Bulgaria and the Application recognize me like im in Sofia because Sofia is the Capital.
Also the GPS Position is ON but i didnt see any changes..
Maybe just i miss something but when i go in the Options, USE GPS Position is Cheked this mean is ON and when i click into Locator to show my Current position about the GPS is writen
GPS Status : ON
Latitude: 0
Longtitude: 0
Cell
Status: Disabled
Cell Tower: Unknow
Latitude: 00.000000
Lontitude: 00.000000
So my question is why my position is not avalible? i mean what i need to do all to work perfect?!
When i go into Set Position Manially there is Timezone GMT +2 Europe/Sofia but IM NOT in SOFIA
Im in city Rousse
Also in the Main Screen in the top right corner is writen above YOUR LOCATION is 43 N 25 E When i chek this coordinates in google map this Location YES is in Bulgaria but its Not my city and is really far away from the place i use the app.
I hope to explain me how i can use exactly my location...Because no matter do the USE GPS position is Off or On always is the same i mean nothing changed
Thanks in advance
Awesome... will try it as soon as possible.
Please let me know if I can help you translating this application to german.
tsalta said:
...when i go in the Options, USE GPS Position is Cheked this mean is ON and when i click into Locator to show my Current position about the GPS is writen
GPS Status : ON
Latitude: 0
Longtitude: 0
Cell
Status: Disabled
Cell Tower: Unknow
Latitude: 00.000000
Lontitude: 00.000000
So my question is why my position is not avalible? i mean what i need to do all to work perfect?!
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1. GPS Works outdoors only when 6-8 satelites are visible.
2. It takes ~ 1-2 minutes while GPS detects your location.
3. Once your coordinates detected they are stored in the configuration file so you can turn GPS off to save your battery life.
For technical and support questions please visit LifewareSolutions support page.
http://lifewaresolutions.com/support/
How to enable Cell Tower Positioning @ HTC HD2
1. Connect your device to a PC with ActiveSync
2. In Windows Explorer please open Program FilesDeluxe Moon folder at your
device e.g. "Computer\\Program FilesDeluxe Moon"
3. Download DeluxeMoon.settings.xml to your PC.
4. Open DeluxeMoon.settings.xml with Notepad (use Open With... context menu in Windows Explorer)
5. Replace the following text
"lockgsm" value="True"
with
"lockgsm" value="False"
6. Upload the file back.
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WARNING. Sometimes CellTower positioning can cause OutOfMemory exceptions.
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We apologize for inconvenience.
Thank you very mch .. I was thinking the same that i need to be outdoor to get the GPS location but beause i didnt see any Search of the Satelites i was thinking that i miss something..
I mean for example in iGO when the iGO search for satelites you can see the animation and everything that the program is searching but in the case i didn`t see anything for that reason i was thinking just nothing heppand
Now i left my device outdoor and will see what will heppand
THIS IS SUPER SUPER COOL Software
I try it now i left my device outdoor for around 10 minutes and Nothing heppand then i decide to RUN my iGO without to close the Moon Application and what heppend is after the iGo found alot of Satelites i just close the iGo and when i come back to the Deluxe Moon My exact cordinates was there WOW so this mean all is cool and working for me..
Also i believe alot in this Things and i know that the MOON is very importmantly for US and for everything life on the Earth and not Only.. i know a Person who is a trader in the Stock Market and he USE only the MOON Fases to trade and he have serious success on that.
Can i please you for something, or maybe is kind of suggestion.
Can you give me some info i mean to give me some place where i can read about the MOON fases and what we can expect?
Or maybe you can Add in the APP in the Menu something like..
for Example Today the moon is FULL on 100% and is under my Zodiac VIRGO so.. what is good for you to do on this day and what you can expect?! This is just example
Because i also know that have diference do the moons is in Raise Fase or Other also cause effect so maybe you can do something like INFO..
AND i think this Soft can be a WINNER of 2010 because i don`t know really such a PERFECT LOOKING AND WORKING software for the MOON in any Mobile Platform LOL.. im so Excited.
Maybe you can do something like this:
To have options to add your Zodiac sign for example i download the APP install it and im a Virgo so i can add that im Virgo and thats it..
When the App know im Virgo can write me.. witch Days are good for me, what i can expect from this days and what is good to do in this days..
This will be very usefull 1st because Everyone have his own Zodiac Sign and second one if i want to chek for some friend i will be able just to add his or her Zodiac and to see it with his INFO lol.
I don`t mean a super full alot of info but something like:
for example 26 April FULL MOON under Virgo:
The whole day will be good for you, its good to meet with new persons, and to make bussines.
For example 27 April 97% Moon under Virgo or any other Sign:
The day is not your perfect day, its not good to make bussines or make investitions because have a big chance to lose them.
I think you understand what i mean
THANK YOU
Is it possible to have sunrise/sunset timings as well? I know it's Deluxe "Moon", but i hate having have to use another app just to get those timings when this one looks so nice...
kenkiller said:
Is it possible to have sunrise/sunset timings as well? I know it's Deluxe "Moon", but i hate having have to use another app just to get those timings when this one looks so nice...
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It's a part of a top-secret project so far.
Now this is a very cool app!
Great work!!
tsalta said:
...Can you give me some info i mean to give me some place where i can read about the MOON fases and what we can expect?..
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1. If you are interested in Moon-related astrology we'd suggest Googling: "Panchang"
2. We are going to publish some scientific-related stuff on Twitter. Yo can follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/lifewaresolutio/ to get more interesting facts.
e.g.
Are Investors Moonstruck? - Lunar Phases and Stock Returns http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=283156
We are happy you enjoying the app.
Like the App, Very Well Done.
Cheers
BR
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It's a part of a top-secret project so far.
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Ah....looking forward to it.
I guess it won't be Deluxe Sun?
thankz for this nice app!
Thanks for sharing
Nice app
LW, where to download Download DeluxeMoon.settings.xml
one word ................... """" AWESOME """ .... keep it up !
Moneyharp is the only expense tracker for Windows Mobile with finger-friendly interface!
It is full-featured, stand-alone personal money management application for day-to-day use.
You can find full description and how-to at moneyharp.com
Prerequisites: .NET Compact Framework 1.1 or greater, touchscreen.
DOWNLOAD: attached
This is the very first test release.
I wrote this app also as a test of some interface and usablility ideas - PLEASE POST YOUR FEEDBACK, I'm eager to hear it.
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thanks for sharing the app
how do i install this on the hd2
installation
You can download file to your PC and then copy it to HD2 storage through ActiveSync or card reader; or, you can download file directly to device using HD2 web browser.
Here's the link: moneyharp.com/content/moneyharp.cab
[as a new user I'm not allowed to post links, please copy-paste them]
Then browse to downloaded file on the device and double-click it - choose where to install (storage footprint is 0.5MB, so "Main Memory" should be ok), press "ok".
There's also an illustrated guide here: wmexperts.com/articles/howto/how_to_install_uninstall_and_t.html
Please let me know if there are any issues.
it not work on wvga device
Doesn't work on Touch HD , the installation went fine but the program just wouldn't start, it tries to start you can see the hour glass turning but it just doesn't start.
Hi moneyharp,
I have tried little on moneyharp and i already like it. It is completely finger friendly, fast and easy to enter expenses and incomes along with setting up the budget. However there are few things that i noted:
1. After the installation, the program doesnt have an icon
2. It is finger friendly but not user friendly. This could be because i am comparing it with winmoFinance and easy expenses
3. I dont like the color scheme
4. i like application which i can scroll up and down with touchflo. With moneyharp you need to press the up and down key for that. With touchflo, you can remove these two keys and have more space on the screen
5. you can move the list and summary in menu. This will allow more space on screen as currently user can see only 4 items on one screen. Personally i would like the screen to be used maximum to see the entry rather than buttons
6. There should be an option to add notes.
7. As an end user, i would like to capture date and not time in a expense
8. User should have the option to import or export settings or move them to a different location so that in case system crashes or user hard resets phone, the data is saved.
I will use moneyhard couple of days and post my feedback. You are doing a great job. Keep it up. I am looking forward to the next release.
Hi chautruong:
Can you please specify - does it crash, or just does not start, or..?
Hi zjxpot:
Can anyone having Touch HD confirm that moneyharp has an issue with this device?
Meanwhile, I will test in WVGA emulator.
Hi jaskiratsingh:
1. In next release. Just have to draw it.
2. I have tried several expenses apps myself, but tried to write moneyharp as if it was my invention - some concepts really differ. But that doesn't mean I was right. What irritates you most?
3. The skins feature is already there - I will post the skin config file and instructions how to change it shortly.
4. I tried to avoid any device-specific features (in fact, moneyharp doesn't even use hardware buttons). But I am considering some gestures support.
5. I see. But then: - which view (list or summary) do you use more often?
- where to put current balance?
6. My idea was tags should be used for that - than you can generate reports on them. But maybe this is too constrained.
7. You can skip setting time part altogether. If more people are irritated with that, I will leave date only.
8. Backup/restore - in next release. Meanwhile, you can copy config.stor, main1.stor and main2.stor files from program directory to backup location.
Thank you very much for feedback! Please keep on - I need it.
well so far its pretty good,i just wanted a app that i could keep track of what's in the bank and every time i make a transaction i could post it and it will tell me how much i have left and so far that's what this is doing. but there is no icon pic on the app and when k first installed it it told me to install another app so this one could work better,do youknow about that
sorry. i didn't explain exactly. it run fine on my htc touch hd but not full screen (may be it support wga screen only?)
Nice apps!
Some comments:
1. It seems that there is not Unicod support - Cyrillic letters seen as ???
2. Autoserach in category - when you have long list, it is annoying to scroll. Can you make window for text entering using keyboard (with autocomplete function)?
3. PC companion would be great
4. Account groups would be useful
5. On WVGA screen there is empty space at the bottom
6. Export from Cashorg and other application
Maybe some inspiration
Cheers for the app so far.
Looking forward to seeing this develop.
My friend showed me an app called Money book on her iBone. What was a nice feature is that once you'd added some things to its various categories you could turn the phone to landscape and it was show a bar chart of how much you'd spent in each category (for that month).
You could maybe set periods (e.g. between pay day and the next) so that you could analyse expenditure during that period, ideally graphically like the above idea.
All the best with it!
Ian
Hi jkiller122:
- next release will have icon
- you're probably talking about .NET framework - moneyharp requires that to run. But in Windows Mobile you should already have it installed.
Hi again chautruong:
yes, I can see it in emulator too. Finding out where's the problem now.
Hi landau:
1. yes, currently Western European encoding is used. Will try to fully adopt Unicode in next release.
2. When you have really long list (>100) and keep the button pressed, it starts to accelerate the scroll (jump 5 at a time). Also, if you use some categories often, put a space in front of its name - it will appear on top of the list.
3. After next release
4. I just disabled that, because I was not sure as to how count group account balance in total balance (omit it? omit accounts in group?) Can you please describe the use case scenario for that?
5. yes, looking at it now (see reply to chautruong)
6. Which format do you use to export from Cashorg (OFX/QFX...)? Also, some details will be lost if you import to moneyharp - e.g. it doesn't have check numbers.
Hi otherworld:
- have you tried the reports (menu>Reports)?
Thank you for your feedback! Keep it coming!
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Hi jaskiratsingh:
1. In next release. Just have to draw it.
2. I have tried several expenses apps myself, but tried to write moneyharp as if it was my invention - some concepts really differ. But that doesn't mean I was right. What irritates you most?
3. The skins feature is already there - I will post the skin config file and instructions how to change it shortly.
4. I tried to avoid any device-specific features (in fact, moneyharp doesn't even use hardware buttons). But I am considering some gestures support.
5. I see. But then: - which view (list or summary) do you use more often?
- where to put current balance?
6. My idea was tags should be used for that - than you can generate reports on them. But maybe this is too constrained.
7. You can skip setting time part altogether. If more people are irritated with that, I will leave date only.
8. Backup/restore - in next release. Meanwhile, you can copy config.stor, main1.stor and main2.stor files from program directory to backup location.
Thank you very much for feedback! Please keep on - I need it.
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Hi Moneyharp,
Please find few comments below:
1. sorting option i.e. ascending date or descending date order
2. if user changes the date, in next transaction the system date should populate instead of chosen date by the user
3. Add a transaction and in Income/Expense: Expense is populated. User can save the transaction, which shouldnt be allowed. This should be Blank and user should be forced to populate income/expense
4. For better UI, as per me,you can remove the time in list view and add income/expense type in same line. Check attachment
In response to backup/restore, what i meant was that the files that contain data should be at a different location say /Storage Card/Expenses and application can point and pick and save data there.
I use the list view mostly. You can keep views : list and summary in menu. You can leave current balance at the bottom or move the current balance at the top
Hi jaskiratsingh
1. moneyharp always sorts records by date in ascending order, and initial position is in the end of the list, so that you see latest entries. An option could be to show either top or bottom of the list (first or last records) - ?
2. The idea was that in one session date is likely to be the same - e.g. you enter transactions for yesterday. moneyharp just repeats the date from last entered transaction in current program usage session.
What are others thinking of that?
3. I didn't want to be too restrictive. User should understand that if he wants full and descriptive reports later, he should fill in all the data. But what if he/she is interested only in some categories or payees tracking - e.g. I want to know how much went to some payee, but no matter the purpose. From my experience, you can't foresee all scenarios, and too many constraints limit them.
4. You have really thought and elaborated on UI options - very impressive!
Still, priority and one of stem ideas in moneyharp is finger-friendly UI. If transaction entries are half the current height, it will be not so comfortable to tap them with your finger (most devices still have touchscreens far from ideal). Also, I noticed that you don't use Payee field - that is why it could fit in 1 line.
That said, you don't tap and edit transactions often - so maybe it's ok to make them narrow.
I invite others to share their opinion!
Option to change the files location - already in list for next release.
Again thank you very much - you provide very qualified and creative review!
Hi moneyharp,
I hard reset my phone and after reinstallation i copied config.stor, main1.stor and main2.stor. Started the application. All the transaction are back but the total is not displayed. Kindly check
Hi jaskiratsingh
Total is 0 or not displayed at all? Are you able to send me some screenshot?
Thank you.
moneyharp said:
Hi jaskiratsingh
Total is 0 or not displayed at all? Are you able to send me some screenshot?
Thank you.
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Total was not displayed at all.
I checked now and it is being displayed. Previously, I restarted the ppc couple of times because of installation of applications.
No clue on what happened.
My total was a five figure number.
Just installed to have a look and see how this compares to Cash Organizer, which I use currently.
A few comments that I have initially is the MoneyHarp are:
MoneyHarp doesn't seem to handle screen rotation well. Seems to use the screen height when started to scale the application resolution. This make it very small when started with my keyboard extended and the screen landscape. The application doesn't alter the resolution when switching orientations, so when I slide the keyboard in and switch to a portrait screen the right side of the app is off the screen.
Expect to be able to scroll any of the lists and not have to use the up/down arrows to navigate the menus, etc.
Would also like to be able to have dates shown based on the date style set in the OS or at least have the option to set month before date in the app. Most dates show as I have set in the OS, but when altering the date on transaction entry, it has day before month/year. I would prefer to have month, then day, then year and I'm not sure I would set a specific time ever.
One thing I really like about Cash Organizer is the shortcut they have for adding a new transaction. I map that shortcut to a hardware key and it speeds up entry while on the go. With definitely improves the accuracy of my account balances, since I don't forget to enter later.
MoneyHarp also covers up the bottom bar, which I wouldn't expect. An option to not hide would be appreciated.
MoneyHarp doesn't respond to the back key. Should be able to hit the back key and minimize the app.
I will keep testing more and report back what I find.
Looking very nice so far and keep up the great work.
Hi SinisterJunkie
- I deliberately use portrait orientation only, so when started in portrait it's ok. However, scaling problem in landscape you describe is a bug. I will do my best to correct/workaround this problem in next release, so that it is scaled correctly and you just need to turn it if started in landscape.
- I have this on my list, but next release probably won't include gestures yet.
- I use Windows setting throughout, but in date control it is fixed. Change month and day positions depending on OS setting - noted.
- CashOrg have a separate application for speed entry. I wanted to avoid that and make the main app speedy enough - so you can map a button to moneyharp app, and 'add new' is just 1 click away!
- Since moneyharp has it's own keyboard (or you can switch to standard keys in Options), I didn't think it to be a problem... User's habits greatly differ though. Can you describe the "use case" - how do you use bottom bar while in moneyharp?
- Hitting it will shut down the application on any screen, while on some devices users would expect it to act like 'ok' when e.g. entering transaction and that will frustrate them. I decided to steer away from hardware-dependent functions, at least in first release.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! Looking forward to hearing from you soon.