[MOD][SENSE2.5TAB] RSSTab Project - Release Thread - (5June Release3.0) - Windows Mobile Apps and Games

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RSSTab Update Feed:
Meltwater's Sense RSSTab Release Feed - Will be updated each time there is a release!
Project Developer Thread:
XDA: RSSTab Project - Developer Thread - Visit here for the latest updates on the current or beta version.
Project Wiki Page:
XDAWIKI: Sense RSS Tab Project - Visit here for links to the user manuals etc
Project Donations:
PAYPAL: Developer
meltwater - Make a donation, get extra features and support the project!
Latest Info
(05June2011) Stable Release 3.0 (CodePlex 8974) Details here
(24Feb2011) Updated zip with latest SenseUtil(6952), RSSTab(still Rev2.2.2)
- (Combo cab removed, to keep things simple) (735 views)
(31stJan2011) Release 2.2.2 (cabs attached, Theme-able Version Rev2.2.2)
Welcome to the RSS Tab Release Thread.
This latest release of the RSSTab is now available.
Please read the Install instructions carefully and if you have problems feel free to post general questions on this thread, or visit the developer thread if you require more detailed support. Please don't be scared to ask a question or make a comment, it all helps everyone on here.
There is a user manual available in the wiki page, so if in doubt have a read of that.
NOTE:
Like most RSS Readers, the software will open up data connections to download related images.
Please ensure you are aware of your data connection settings to avoid data charges from your carrier.
The installation, the use &/or miss-use of this software is at your own risk.
This software is provided as is & without liability.
Reverse engineering or modification of the binaries is prohibited.
By downloading/using this software you accept these terms, regardless of if you choose to read them or not.
Introducing the RSSTab
Click on image to see Large Size Version
What can it do?
The tab uses any RSS Feeds which are present in RSSHub, so you MUST have set them up and updated them to see any data.
Once setup, the tab will display your list of feeds directly in sense and allow you to view the list of items in the feed and then you can view a particular item and/or play a previously downloaded podcast file (video etc).
The tab is still under-development, which means I am actively improving it and adding new features all the time (see the developer thread for details), I shall also post BETA versions on that thread.
Presently, the tab will not change anything in your RSSHub files, so an unread item will stay unread and your files will not be harmed (the tab will only create some thumbnails etc in sub directories of the Channel Data folder). The exception to this is if you have donated and received a donate code, then you are able to disable the read only mode (which is experimental).
Thread Quicklinks:
Rev 3.0 Release Discussed from Post#51
Thread Tips/Guides:
See Post#2
Thanks to:
The main problem is simply time, all coding takes lots of it and sense coding even more so.
Obviously donations help greatly, be it donations of time to help with installation issues, testing and translations OR motivational money donations (be it $1 or $10). -[I am currently saving up for something to help me with development]-
It all provides a boost which will drive me to work further on the project and shows me that the project is a worthwhile use of my time. So thanks to all below!
Donations:
sharkie405 (27/01/2011)
Captain_Throwback (23/11/2010)
JVH3 (16/11/2010)
Cabs+Installs:
Captain_Throwback
Testing:
zard, Captain_Throwback, mike2nl, winderp, colossus_r, ric69
Language Files:
(zh-cn) winderp, (es-es,es-es_tradnl) amno1970, (de-de) SteveP86 & user_99, (fr-fr) mickey & ric69, (zh-tw) boa19861105, (it-it) bbonzz, (pl-pl) Budniu
Code Tips/Help:
eboelzner+greenhacks(Sense Looknfeel SDK), emuneee (itemwebview), joe_coolish (debugfile), johncmolyneux (filedialogue), Captain_Throwback/Co0kieMonster(sensehelp), Drakknar (fbtab/rsstab banner)
Everyone behind the kitchen (without which I would have got no-where):
12aon, 6fg8, chainfire, sztupy, Co0kieMonster etc
Plus anyone else I've forgotten...
Thanks even if I've not mentioned by name, for all help, testing and support.
Let me know if I've missed you off the list, thank you for donating (in this case, your time and effort!).
See XDAWIKI: Sense RSS Tab Install for install instructions (must read before installing).
Note: The files required for manually installing/cooking the tab are located on the development thread (as well as beta releases)

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POST#2
Thread Tips/Guides:
XDAWIKI: Sense RSS Tab User Manual
- To get the most out of the tab, please read it.
XDAWIKI: Sense RSS Tab Theme Page
- More themes coming soon.
XDA: [Q] Can you recommend some good RSS feeds?
- Please add RSS feeds & podcasts which you think are good!

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POST#3
Reserved for thread - Expect to post screenshots here and theme info here

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POST#4
Reserved for thread - Shall post language file info here
(for now see development thread - although I might move most of it to the wiki and only post updated language files here)

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POST#5
- I now declare this thread open!

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Please post if you have issues with installation or using the tab, I am continuously trying to improve the installation methods and I shall try to keep the manual up to date as possible.
Thanks.

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No issues with installation. Both cabs fine! Thanks

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RSS feeds do not display. RSS tab installed correctly. RSS feeds can be read on RSS hub, but not in the tab. What am I doing wrong? Kindly assisst me

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drdingdong said:
RSS feeds do not display. RSS tab installed correctly. RSS feeds can be read on RSS hub, but not in the tab. What am I doing wrong? Kindly assisst me
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No problem.
Let get the basics out of the way...1st I'll assume you have no feeds showing at all.
1st ensure you have followed the instructions in the user manual:
1st Run or Reset To Channel List
I've updated the instructions slightly, since the screenshot was out of date.
Hopefully that should fix your problem, otherwise, please let me know. Also if you post the RssUtilDebug.xml file from the RSSUtil directory, that will hopefully tell me where the issue is.
If it is a specific RSS Feed you are having problems with then post it's details and I can test it independently.
BTW I always monitor both the dev and release threads.

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meltwater said:
No problem.
Let get the basics out of the way...1st I'll assume you have no feeds showing at all.
1st ensure you have followed the instructions in the user manual:
1st Run or Reset To Channel List
I've updated the instructions slightly, since the screenshot was out of date.
Hopefully that should fix your problem, otherwise, please let me know. Also if you post the RssUtilDebug.xml file from the RSSUtil directory, that will hopefully tell me where the issue is.
If it is a specific RSS Feed you are having problems with then post it's details and I can test it independently.
BTW I always monitor both the dev and release threads.
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I followed the instructions provided in the above mentioned link. However, still no feeds display in RSS Tab. The following is the transcript of my RSSUtil debug file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <debug>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">START : AD3E45 False</message>
<message type="Program() Start" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM" />
<message type="Program() Done" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM" />
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">RefreshState:0 PageLevel:2</message>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">END</message>
</debug>
Thanks for help

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drdingdong said:
I followed the instructions provided in the above mentioned link. However, still no feeds display in RSS Tab. The following is the transcript of my RSSUtil debug file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <debug>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">START : AD3E45 False</message>
<message type="Program() Start" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM" />
<message type="Program() Done" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM" />
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">RefreshState:0 PageLevel:2</message>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 10:19:42 PM">END</message>
</debug>
Thanks for help
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Unfortunately, I appear to be clearing the debug file too often (was trying to keep it small...). Can you do it again after pressing "List", this will attempt to load the channels (list of RSS Feeds) in to the tab.
You should see entries, with "generate_channellist()" in.
Sorry, I'll try to make sure the debug file is cleared correctly in the next version.

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meltwater said:
Unfortunately, I appear to be clearing the debug file too often (was trying to keep it small...). Can you do it again after pressing "List", this will attempt to load the channels (list of RSS Feeds) in to the tab.
You should see entries, with "generate_channellist()" in.
Sorry, I'll try to make sure the debug file is cleared correctly in the next version.
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <debug>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">START : AD3E45 False</message>
<message type="Program() Start" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM" />
<message type="generate_channellist()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">\Storage Card\Program Files\RSS Hub\ChannelData\Channels.opml</message>
<message type="generate_channellist()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">Num Of Channels: 0</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">\Storage Card\Program Files\RSS Hub\ChannelData\</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">FeedIcon: \Program Files\RSSUtil\Icons\RSSIcon.png</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">New Items: 0Pre Items: -1</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">DONE</message>
<message type="Program() Done" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM" />
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">RefreshState:3 PageLevel:2</message>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">END</message>
</debug>
Please help. I really want the tab to work.

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drdingdong said:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <debug>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">START : AD3E45 False</message>
<message type="Program() Start" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM" />
<message type="generate_channellist()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">\Storage Card\Program Files\RSS Hub\ChannelData\Channels.opml</message>
<message type="generate_channellist()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">Num Of Channels: 0</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">\Storage Card\Program Files\RSS Hub\ChannelData\</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">FeedIcon: \Program Files\RSSUtil\Icons\RSSIcon.png</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">New Items: 0Pre Items: -1</message>
<message type="generate_channeldata()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">DONE</message>
<message type="Program() Done" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM" />
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">RefreshState:3 PageLevel:2</message>
<message type="Program()" date="01/03/11 11:15:21 PM">END</message>
</debug>
Please help. I really want the tab to work.
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No worries shall get it working one way or another.
Do you by any chance have your rss feeds organised without any categories within RSSHub? My current release has a bug where if they are not in a category they don't show up (it is something I've finally managed to fix and test in my development version). I introduced the error when I added the ability to filter the feeds by category.
If that is the case, try putting them in a category. Fingers crossed that will solve it.
The debug file above supports this, since it is reading the channel file ok but not finding any feeds.
Thank you for your patience.

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Problem solved
meltwater said:
No worries shall get it working one way or another.
Do you by any chance have your rss feeds organised without any categories within RSSHub? My current release has a bug where if they are not in a category they don't show up (it is something I've finally managed to fix and test in my development version). I introduced the error when I added the ability to filter the feeds by category.
If that is the case, try putting them in a category. Fingers crossed that will solve it.
The debug file above supports this, since it is reading the channel file ok but not finding any feeds.
Thank you for your patience.
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Thanks Meltwater. Problem solved. Your suggestion of putting the feeds into a category worked. Now all my feeds display correctly in RSS Tab.

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drdingdong said:
Thanks Meltwater. Problem solved. Your suggestion of putting the feeds into a category worked. Now all my feeds display correctly in RSS Tab.
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Excellent to hear it. Thanks again for having another go!

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Hi meltwater !
I'm translating the language file for this tab but I haven't understand some phrases
"Control how the tab functions"
"Device donation key"
Could you reformulate them in a clever way ?

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light_n_roses said:
Hi meltwater !
I'm translating the language file for this tab but I haven't understand some phrases
"Control how the tab functions"
"Device donation key"
Could you reformulate them in a clever way ?
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No Problem:
"Control how the tab functions" is the description label for the settings section "Tab Settings", at the moment it is for switching on and off the fixed header, selecting the viewing method and CSS file. Basically a section which controls how the tab behaves or looks.
"Device donation key" - This is the label for the text box which displays a unique code or serial number. It is called a donation key, since I also consider people spending time creating themes, doing testing, translating files as people donating/giving their time as a valid donation to the project. This gives me a method to say thank you by enabling beta features etc.
Hopefully that explains those for you.

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Thanks everyone for voting in the thread poll, it definitely is useful information.
Features is clearly a want of people (I can understand that, it is why I am coding it myself since I want features too!). The dev version is coming on well and I should have some of the key/important features to release in the next version.
Those of you which have posted you couldn't get it to install correctly, I have a question for you...why haven't you asked for help?
If you want to try the tab and you are having problems then please ask and I will/or someone else will be able to help. The thread is always open, you are welcome to post on this thread or in the dev thread (if you are able), both are monitored.
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I also have a poll on the dev thread (I don't think the 10 post limit applies to polls so it is open for all).
The question:
What would you like my time and development focus to be?
Yes, the poll is open for two weeks (ends 23rd March 2011) and I'd be interested to know your thoughts.
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Finally...I've updated the development progress here (http://rsstab.codeplex.com/discussions/229811).
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I've also released an Unofficial podcast for XdaTv, if you haven't watched then I suggest you do.
Just watched two this morning, via the RSSTab.
XdaTV Meltwater Podcast (Unofficial)
--Proper podcast

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Hi Everyone,
Last chance to vote in the poll on the dev thread:
What would you like my time and development focus to be?
The poll will be closing today, so let me know what you think!

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hi, about RSS tab i have the memo rom and i installed at the first jms 1.65, than rsswtab and senseutil.
I show the tab on sense but i can't see any feeds, i use rsshus daily but i don't know why tab not work.
I have try to put my channels in one categories but nothing.