This was originally posted in a thread about the seemingly now defunct Kiwi Browser.
I was trying, there, to be helpful by offering an alternative, for people bemoaning Kiwi's demise. But, as ever on the intarwebs, the er... "spectrummy" people started getting upset because it broke some imaginary rule in their heads, and started insulting me and reporting my posts.
So, as a precaution, in case it 'disappears from the face of the Earth' in that other thread, I'm reposting the info here. Besides which, I think Yandex Browser definitely falls into the category of a "Best App You've Never Heard Of" anyway, Although far from perfect, it's got almost all the features people are looking for in mobile browsers; desktop sync, extension support, text reflow, etc.
You can find one or other of these features supported [or partially supported] in other browsers. But Yandex Browser is the only one I've found that has them all [and, in my time, I must have tried most of them!]. Yet, when people write about alternative android browsers, it almost never gets a mention.
[I suspect because it's Russian and most of the intarwebs is still written by Americans , who have difficulty believing other countries exist! :laugh: ]
So here you go:
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I've been using Yandex Browser for years now: https://browser.yandex.com/
It's not perfect. I think all mobile browsers are pretty crappy really. But it does offer:
* Reasonably fast. It's a Chrome-based fork of Opera so still a lot quicker than Firefox [they just can't seem to shake off the sluggishness on Android]
* A great text-reflow feature that actually works properly [something that, unfortunately Kiwi never managed]. This is an absolute must for me as the text on almost every website is too small to read on my 7" tablet [People don't seem to optimise for that screen size]
* Support for [Chrome webstore] plugins --unlike Firefox, which is belatedly introducing plugin support on a one-by-one basis, Yandex supports any Chrome plugin that is able to run on the browser. Even with plugins which won't install normally through the Chrome webstore, you can enable the browser's 'developer mode' and install them directly. I have installed Tampermonkey, uBlock Origin, uMatrix, Privacy Badger on it and they all function properly [although uBlock Origin and uMatrix's interfaces are a bit fiddly to work with at that size].
* Sync between mobile and desktop [I also use the desktop version of the browser]
* Backed by a big company --Yandex is Russia's equivalent of Google. So you can be reasonably sure the software is not going to be abandoned [Though that never stopped actual Google!]
gg2001 said:
I tried it today. Nice browser, BUT incredibly sluggish on old hardware....
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It's definitely not as snappy as Chrome or Kiwi. But a lot snappier than Firefox and, personally, I'm prepared to put up with a slightly less responsive browser as a trade-off for having access to all the extensions I use on desktop, plus the text-reflow feature, without which I can't imagine being able to surf the web on mobile.
Besides which; being able to use extensions like uMatrix and uBlock Origin aids page-loading speed by allowing me to block a load of the crud which so many websites try to load, these days.
'Swings & Roundabouts', as they say.
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alagga said:
How did you manage to install uBlock Origin? Installing through the Chrome store it gives me an error.
That's the only thing which prevented me from switching to Yandex ?
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I think you sussed it out anyway. But, you go to: browser://extensions in the address bar, that will bring you to an extensions page where you'll see a button to enable 'Developer Mode'.
Once you've done that, there's an option to manually 'Load Unpacked' which allows you to manually install an extension, even if the webstore says it's not compatible. Of course, it may be that the extension is NOT compatible and won't work, but all the ones I've listed above do work and are running fine:
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BTW --you'll see I have an extension installed called CRX Extractor/Downloader. That allows you to download the CRX [extension] bundle for any extension on the Chrome Webstore to then 'Load Unpacked' into Yandex in Developer Mode. It saves having to mess about using various websites which claim to be able to download and extract CRX files but which I've never found to work.
alagga said:
Thanks for the tip with the extractor.
I just installed the uBlock development build from the chrome store.... But did you find an method to use the uBlock element picker?
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You get to the uBlock picker [and the uMatrix one] by:
1: Clicking on the hamburger menu beside the browser address bar.
2: That'll bring up a menu of icons:
3: Click on 'Extensions' and you'll see a list of your installed extensions [this isn't the same window as the one you get to via browser://extensions]:
4: Tap on uBlock and the picker will open :
As I said above, the uMatrix and uBlock interfaces are a bit fiddly to use on mobile as they've been designed purely for desktop use. For example, the text in the uMatrix picker is so small, I can barely read what it says and it's modal so can't be zoomed. The uBlock one is a bit more manageable, although you may have to pan and zoom about a bit to get to what you want to block and then back to the dialogue to preview/submit. But it's all doable.
[And, given the feisty nature of 'Gorhill' the developer of both extensions, it'd be a braver man than me who would dare to suggest to him that he improves the layout of either extension, so they work better on mobile!]
BTW --one of the features I liked on Kiwi browser was [that in response to a suggestion of mine] the developer added the option to display that Extensions menu in Kiwi directly under the top of the hamburger menu, for speed of access when using extensions like adblockers / password managers, etc. rather than having to dig into sub-menus as we have to do with Yandex.
I wish Yandex would do likewise!
Worst browser ever. Say hello to Putin while using ir.
Any option to enable extensions in incognito mode?
Original post seems kind of "spectrummy"....
I've been using this for the last 18 months or so. Much better than kiwi, chrome, firefox and brave.
you should give it a try...
I love that yandex browser supports extensions but how do I hide the status bar at the top to get more screen estate ???
PS :
I am on android 11, I tried to hide the status bar with "app settings reborn" but now most often than not I have a big white stripe at the bottom of yandex, see picture : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/mod-xposed-app-settings-reborn.4141339/page-4#post-84856181
"app settings reborn" doesn't have this issue with all my other browsers (chrome, kiwi, ungoogled-chromium-android-extensions, ...) ... but then these other browsers have disavantages compared to yandex ...
pierro78 said:
I love that yandex browser supports extensions but how do I hide the status bar at the top to get more screen estate ???
PS :
I am on android 11, I tried to hide the status bar with "app settings reborn" but now most often than not I have a big white stripe at the bottom of yandex, see picture : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/mod-xposed-app-settings-reborn.4141339/page-4#post-84856181
"app settings reborn" doesn't have this issue with all my other browsers (chrome, kiwi, ungoogled-chromium-android-extensions, ...) ... but then these other browsers have disavantages compared to yandex ...
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oh I found out how to use ungoogled-chromium-android v88.0.4324.182-2-Extensions (with extension support) with google search and "always desktop" mode enabled so I am using it now
xxxmadraxxx said:
This was originally posted in a thread about the seemingly now defunct Kiwi Browser.
I was trying, there, to be helpful by offering an alternative, for people bemoaning Kiwi's demise. But, as ever on the intarwebs, the er... "spectrummy" people started getting upset because it broke some imaginary rule in their heads, and started insulting me and reporting my posts.
So, as a precaution, in case it 'disappears from the face of the Earth' in that other thread, I'm reposting the info here. Besides which, I think Yandex Browser definitely falls into the category of a "Best App You've Never Heard Of" anyway, Although far from perfect, it's got almost all the features people are looking for in mobile browsers; desktop sync, extension support, text reflow, etc.
You can find one or other of these features supported [or partially supported] in other browsers. But Yandex Browser is the only one I've found that has them all [and, in my time, I must have tried most of them!]. Yet, when people write about alternative android browsers, it almost never gets a mention.
[I suspect because it's Russian and most of the intarwebs is still written by Americans , who have difficulty believing other countries exist! :laugh: ]
So here you go:
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I've been using Yandex Browser for years now:
It's not perfect. I think all mobile browsers are pretty crappy really. But it does offer:
* Reasonably fast. It's a Chrome-based fork of Opera so still a lot quicker than Firefox [they just can't seem to shake off the sluggishness on Android]
* A great text-reflow feature that actually works properly [something that, unfortunately Kiwi never managed]. This is an absolute must for me as the text on almost every website is too small to read on my 7" tablet [People don't seem to optimise for that screen size]
* Support for [Chrome webstore] plugins --unlike Firefox, which is belatedly introducing plugin support on a one-by-one basis, Yandex supports any Chrome plugin that is able to run on the browser. Even with plugins which won't install normally through the Chrome webstore, you can enable the browser's 'developer mode' and install them directly. I have installed Tampermonkey, uBlock Origin, uMatrix, Privacy Badger on it and they all function properly [although uBlock Origin and uMatrix's interfaces are a bit fiddly to work with at that size].
* Sync between mobile and desktop [I also use the desktop version of the browser]
* Backed by a big company --Yandex is Russia's equivalent of Google. So you can be reasonably sure the software is not going to be abandoned [Though that never stopped actual Google!]
It's definitely not as snappy as Chrome or Kiwi. But a lot snappier than Firefox and, personally, I'm prepared to put up with a slightly less responsive browser as a trade-off for having access to all the extensions I use on desktop, plus the text-reflow feature, without which I can't imagine being able to surf the web on mobile.
Besides which; being able to use extensions like uMatrix and uBlock Origin aids page-loading speed by allowing me to block a load of the crud which so many websites try to load, these days.
'Swings & Roundabouts', as they say.
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I think you sussed it out anyway. But, you go to: browser://extensions in the address bar, that will bring you to an extensions page where you'll see a button to enable 'Developer Mode'.
Once you've done that, there's an option to manually 'Load Unpacked' which allows you to manually install an extension, even if the webstore says it's not compatible. Of course, it may be that the extension is NOT compatible and won't work, but all the ones I've listed above do work and are running fine:
BTW --you'll see I have an extension installed called CRX Extractor/Downloader. That allows you to download the CRX [extension] bundle for any extension on the Chrome Webstore to then 'Load Unpacked' into Yandex in Developer Mode. It saves having to mess about using various websites which claim to be able to download and extract CRX files but which I've never found to work.
You get to the uBlock picker [and the uMatrix one] by:
1: Clicking on the hamburger menu beside the browser address bar.
2: That'll bring up a menu of icons:
3: Click on 'Extensions' and you'll see a list of your installed extensions [this isn't the same window as the one you get to via browser://extensions]:
4: Tap on uBlock and the picker will open :
As I said above, the uMatrix and uBlock interfaces are a bit fiddly to use on mobile as they've been designed purely for desktop use. For example, the text in the uMatrix picker is so small, I can barely read what it says and it's modal so can't be zoomed. The uBlock one is a bit more manageable, although you may have to pan and zoom about a bit to get to what you want to block and then back to the dialogue to preview/submit. But it's all doable.
[And, given the feisty nature of 'Gorhill' the developer of both extensions, it'd be a braver man than me who would dare to suggest to him that he improves the layout of either extension, so they work better on mobile!]
BTW --one of the features I liked on Kiwi browser was [that in response to a suggestion of mine] the developer added the option to display that Extensions menu in Kiwi directly under the top of the hamburger menu, for speed of access when using extensions like adblockers / password managers, etc. rather than having to dig into sub-menus as we have to do with Yandex.
I wish Yandex would do likewise!
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Thank you bro!
xxxmadraxxx said:
[I suspect because it's Russian and most of the intarwebs is still written by Americans , who have difficulty believing other countries exist! :laugh: ]
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close your bull**** speculation, I live in Indonesia. the translation of each menu is imperfect, some translation errors still occur and are in crylic letters.
Yandex translation on the website is also very bad and creates misconceptions.
due to which the yandex browser interface often crashes and slows down if used all the time.
yes i like yandex browser, but if there is a MOD without yandex service it might be better and light.
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Comic Reader Mobi
by Ty Landercasper
I just realised that its been a whole year since I started this project!
A look back...
A lot has changed (including going commercial) but I thought it'd be fun to go over all the changes
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Ah the difference a graphic artist can make!
Loading and saving
The first iteration of the load menu was quite crude! In fact for most of the non commercial development, I pretty much relied on everyone just opening it through their favorite file explorer and ignoring my built in load completely
Issues arose when people wanted to read a different comic. Since Comic Reader Mobi only remembered the very last one you opened, you'd lose your place! A recent menu was put in, and that worked great as long as you didn't read more than 10 comics. I tried implementing a crude version of bookmarking, but it was extremely buggy, and difficult to manage.
Now adays, everything is built into Comic Reader Mobi. Your place is remembered in every series, and every comic. So you can easily see where you last, and whats already completed. Everything is done automatically, so you never have to worry about again.
Onscreen Controls
Back in my day, we had these fancy things called "Buttons". And boy, it sure was great, because I hardly had to put any thought at all into the onscreen controls!
Just use the action button to change a page, the up and right to change your comic, (or zoom in) and left and right to change pages. Button binding got more sophisticated in the later versions, and in the commercial version you can bind any button to any action, and it even supports overriding the volume, close and phone buttons!
But alas, the days of buttons soon ended, as more and more people started getting the new Touch HD. Without an action button to press, they were stuck with keeping the menu's open all the time and using the clunky menu system. Having to hit "Menu-> next page" over and over. Eventually some ugly onscreen controls were thrown in. They were small, and before I knew how to do transparency. So they either blocked important parts of the comic or were difficult to press on the screen because they were small!
Now we have a whole new menu system which is layed out for all the important actions. Its easy and quick to drag your finger on it to get to the suboptions. Users have the option of always showing the menu bar, or showing super transparent controls. The transparent controls are even draggable now, so if they're blocking part of the text, you can just move them out of the way
Comic Reader Mobi even has a brand new feature with a center hotspot. If you press in the center of the screen and drag within the box, than the onscreen controls will quicly popup and you can easily change pages or access controls that way! Its like being able to swipe to change pages
Lens Mode!
And who can forget the lens! initially created because someone requested a "zoom box" and I didn't know what that meant, the lens has because a powerful feature for letting people read comics without needing to scroll around.
I noticed early on that I was having a hard time reading my comics, because I'd constantly get lost, or not understand what was happening. By being zoomed in and scrolling around, I could read the text clearly, but most of the gags and action scenes were lost on me, because I was unable to see them entirely.
The first iteration of the lens just opened at a set size, didn't have any borders, and believe it or not, wasn't even draggable!
Most of the development was focused on the lens from that point on. A lot of good well as well as bad ones were implemented in order to get it to be usable. Users could change the size of it, on option was added to make it dragable, another one was added so that it would only appear while you were touching the screen(this feature was quickly scrapped), there was even a "lens mode" option where everywhere you touched a dragged a lens would come up(another scrapped feature). It eventually finished with being on tapping the screen to pop the lens up, and you could drag it by dragging the lens, or drag the page by dragging off the lens.
I created a way to detect text on the screen so that the the lens would autosize to the bubble, and I'm constantly improving the algorithm so its more and more reliable.
And now its just as easy to read on the small screen as it is on the large one!
On the iphone side, one of my customers requested being able to change the zoom level, because he was legally blind and the lens was the only way to read comics at all for him! So now Comic Reader Mobi lets you set the zoom level to 2x,3x, or 4x.
The Commercial version also lets you select "Box Zoom" from the buttons, which lets you drag your own custom box to create a lens.
It also has the option to fit to the entire page, so you can draw custom lens anytime you don't have to scroll at all
The Name
Originally deemed "Comic Reader" because my naming ability is not one of my stronger skills. I eventually asked forum members to help me come up with a name, but as it turns out most of them actually liked the name "Comic Reader!" They said it made it easier to find and identify. Someone suggested Comic Reader Mobile, for Windows Mobile, and it instantly stuck. By simply adding another word, it magically changed from a description to a legitimate title!
When I was about to go commercial, I was worried that the "Mobile" part might get me in trouble since it was going to be out for the iphone and Blackberry. So I set out to find a new name. That was when I learned that there was a whole .mobi domain out there, and since it was new, there were actually domains still available! Like a kid in a candy store, I snatched up as many as I could. I was very excited when I realised I could call the program Comic Reader Mobi, and people would be able to get to it by going to http://comicreader.mobi
And that is how the program ended up with what is quite literally the most generic name I could possibly give it
Loading Times
Throughout the development, people complained about the comic load times. Since I only read manga, which is traditionally very small and light files, and only had one or two second delays between pages, I pretty much had no idea what you were all talking about, and just assumed everyone was crazy.
When I started the development of the commercial version, I figured if I wanted to take your money, I should probably look into this issue..
I eventually tested it with an American comic, and it turns out you guys weren't crazy and the loading times were indeed slow! I immediately reworked the loading system, and now the program buffers the next page while you're reading so all the pages changes are usually instant.
Kinetic Scrolling and swiping
The most common feature request has finally been implemented! Now the program features kinetic scrolling, and a great page turning feature!
Final Remarks
Its been quite a ride this past year, and I'm planning on making many more improvements for the next one!
If you'd like to buy it, or read more about it, you can go to my website here:
http://comicreader.mobi
or, if you want to wish me luck, ask any questions, or just feel like populating my forums you can go here:
http://forums.comicreader.mobi
Thanks!
This sounds great but where is the App?
whoops, I remembered to upload the attachment, but didn't realise I needed to add it in the body!
Thank You
thx
thx! nice app
Ive been looking at something like this for awhile! Interested to see how it performs!
Any chance for an update to read .cbr files?
yeah, the next version will support cbr and rar files
Kudos for the program. I like it!
I am waiting for the update for the cbz format. Its going to kick some serious butt. Also is it possible to access files from the storage card? When I am given the access to the open menu, I can only open files that are on the device memory.
Cheers tho.
Ben
It actually will open files on the storage card but only one level deep
so anything in \comics\xmen will not be seen
but
\xmen will be.
I really really don't understand why Microsoft choose to make their open dialog work that way, but there you have it
In the next release I'll have an option to associate comic reader with cbz and cbr files, so that you can open them from File Explorer and get around that.
Ah I see that. Thanks for the tip.
This is a really nice idea btw. I have been using just the included image viewer up until now to read my comics and stuff. I will totally be watching for the updates.
Thank you.
where do you find comics that work in this?
New version is up
As for where you get them... I think you can find comics in all the usual places.
I think DC or Marvel supply some for free, but I don't know for sure. I use it mostly for reading manga.
This program doesn't use a propretary format so it should be able to read any comic file or any rar/zip with images in it.
haha i dont know the usual places i havent downloaded any before
just seemed like a cool idea
Best app. Ever. All it needs is a zoom box, and it would be perfect. Thanks.
Any thought of open sourcing this? You could get some help on features from people. Maybe up on Google Code? or CodePlex.
I was thinking of making one of these myself, but just couldn't get around to getting the initial work done.
Just a suggestion.
Hi thanks,downloading and giving it a go!
now that i got some comics it really is cool
but yea the only suggestion would be speeding up time between pages
even with the manga setting turned off whenever i go to the next page it still starts at the top right
great app, gratz
pls optimize it for hd screen, it should be nice
does it read cbz and cbr too?
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.
digital_biscuit said:
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.
roma said:
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
fards said:
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
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。
:d:d
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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.
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The SSL issue some of you faced lately is fixed in v0.2.7, please try and give feedback. Thanks.
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Late Reader is a Windows Mobile application for reading your Read It Later lists. Actually this application does (or aims) more than just reading your list. You can search, sort your list, download pages for offline reading. Share your list items with others. And more.
{
"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"
}
Please note that this is a .NET application and requires .NET CF 3.5+ to be installed on your device.
Below you can find the change log.
Late Reader v0.2.7
- FIXED SSL issue
- improved graphics thanks to drast-x
- no more fullscreen
- some more fixes
Late Reader v0.2.0
- [FIXED] SIP auto activate/deactivate when focus enters/exits text boxes
- [FIXED] Storage Card is not always detected correctly, especially when you have mapped network folders
- Item Title/Tags editing
- Application Settings UI
- Show progress info during syncing
- Archieve
- Day and night color shemes for Currently Reading view
- Reading bg color/fgcolor selection
- Kinetic scrolling in reading list
- Full screen option in Currently Reading view
- Statusbar for displaying number of items ec. in the list
- Touch based page up/page down style navigation as an option (suggested by sirhc7)
- D-Pad support in Currently Reading view
- Summary info about Reading List on the main screen
- Download all page texts as an option
- Much faster filter/sort
Late Reader v0.1.0
- C# API wrapper for RIL web based API
- Login
- Signup
- Reading List UI
- Page Text rendering (I am doing this from scratch as the .NET WebBrowser component seems to be unusable for me)
- Currently Reading (Remembers what you were reading last time)
- Syncing with the RIL server
- Storing the list and Page Texts for offline viewing
- favicon image display in reading list
- Mark as Read/Unread functionality in the reading list
- Search in reading list
- Sorting in reading list
- Kinetic scrolling in Page Text display
- Currently reading context menu
-fontsize: tiny, small, normal, large, huge
-show more/less (depending on the current mode),
-show full in browser
-update pagetext (download again) - Threaded syncing
- Use of codepages in Currently Reading view
- Get only list as an option
-Show whether pagetext is available with an icon
-Let the user mark items for downloading with the next sync
-By default do not download READ item page text
-Make this an option - [FIXED]reading list does not update after a sync (at least the sorting is not applied)
- [FIXED]currently reading mode (less/more) is not stored
- [FIXED]When no text is available in Currently Reading Panel a message indicating less mode is shown, but sometimes the same thing happens in more mode as well
- [FIXED]Better rendering of PRE/CODE tags
- [FIXED]Every form is displayed as a separate app in task managers, we should have only one item instead
- [FIXED]Some items are displayed twice in All view (maybe read items?)
- [FIXED]max mode of main form is sometimes hindered with the title bar (especially after a long running sync operation)
Planned Features
- Better UI
- Better rendering (more html tag support) in the Page Text display
- Pinch zooming in the reading list and Page Text display
- Image download/display option in the Page Text display
- Better Application icon
- Share (twitter, facebook, email)
- ! Paging in currently reading (better memory management)
- Currently reading context menu - share (twitter, facebook, email)
- Shake based URL add (with a translucent form with two buttons: "Read It Later" and "Open Late Reader")
-for Opera 10
-for other browsers later - Tags Chooser (like in blog page tags)
- Better rendering of long words (words longer than a line should be splitted)
- Page transition effects (from main form to reading list, reading list to currently reading)
- check connection state and open upon user approval during
-sync
-open in external browser
-share via email,facebook,twitter
-update pagetext - Rotate/auto rotate
- Reading list button animation (Button down effect)
- Store currently reading scrollposition
- Performance improvement
-Optimize justified text rendering
-Decrease memory usage (easily reaches 5-6 MB currently) - Handle "Login Needed" response type for page text downloading
- Handle "Next Page" in a response to pagetext downloading
-Add option to download next page as well
-Add option to select max number of next pages to follow (depth of download)
-Display next page following the normal text page in the "Currently Reading" view - Option to delete pagetexts of read pages
- Faster "mark for download" with a switch control (suggested by spyrale)
- D-Pad support (I did not add this from the beginning because I do not have a device with a D-PAD, only HD2 and HD)
- rendering non-text elements, at least the simple tables, small figures (suggested by leoparis)
- dictionary integration (suggested by leoparis)
- AppToDate support (suggested by sirhc7)
- copy text to clipboard (suggested by sirhc7)
- highlight text (suggested by sirhc7)
- add note to selected text (suggested by sirhc7)
- configurable gesture based actions
- configurable page region tap actions (suggested by sirhc7)
- option to select from one of the installed browser apps, when using "open in external browser" (suggested by spyrale)
Bugs/Annoyances?
- error messages generated by RILAPI are not displayed at all (maybe not generated correctly?)
- favicon is not correctly drawn (transparency issue)
- <LINK> tag defined favicons are not currently downloaded
- password entry is not masked (with asterisk)
Credits
First of all thanks to xda-developers forum user zefiltrin (hugocbp) for the idea (see his thread), also thanks to other members on that thread for their comments
LateReader uses Sense SDK, and I must admit that this wonderful library freed me from hundreds of lines of custom drawing code.
I used Majestic12 HTML parser for parsing page texts
Finally I must thank to the makers of Read It Later
License
This application is provided freely, but it is not open source software. You can use the software freely. Decompiling is not permitted.
I might do this open source, but at least it is closed source now. So please respect this and do not decompile it.
Reserved
Reserved for later use
Reserved
Reserver for later use
Getting Null Reference Exception. Could not add anything to the list as the add button is grayed out.
Error and phone details are attached..
Thanks for the very fast response.
Currently Add function is not available. You can use the Read It Later web browser plugins for adding items to your list. Actually this would be the typical usage scenario: Add from a browser, then sync to your WM device. But I will also try to make adding on the device as usable as possible (shake based Opera integration, etc.)
I will investigate your problem tomorrow as it is the middle of the night here (04:38 AM ), and I need to have some sleep before I go to work
In the meantime, can you provide answers to the following questions in order to make the analysis easier:
- which device are you using?
- which version of the .NET CF are you using (3.5+ is a requirement, I should add this to the first post I guess)
- do you have a storage card installed?
By the way, I tested the app with a HD2 and a HD, and it works without a problem.
this sounds great..
Works very nice at this stage.
finally you made it thanks a lot, will test later
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played a little, only one word: AWESOME. i have only one request that you have not planned, perhaps: a checkbox (or a switch) to mark for download it will be faster then long tapping on the item thanks vizier, you are a master!
spyrale said:
finally you made it thanks a lot, will test later
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played a little, only one word: AWESOME. i have only one request that you have not planned, perhaps: a checkbox (or a switch) to mark for download it will be faster then long tapping on the item thanks vizier, you are a master!
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It was not very easy to allocate time for this project most of the time, but yes finally we have something to start with. Thank you for your support.
Also I think your suggestion can improve the usability of LateReader, I will add marking for download with a switch to the list of planned items.
This is good stuff.....more people need to see this.
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- which version of the .NET CF are you using (3.5+ is a requirement, I should add this to the first post I guess)
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What is .NET CF 3.5+ ??? I never heard of this Plus-Version and I could not find it in the internet. I have installed .NET CF 3.5 (without +) and up to now it seems to work on my Omnia Pro. Great app !!! Looking forward to the next version.
Elch08 said:
What is .NET CF 3.5+ ??? I never heard of this Plus-Version and I could not find it in the internet. I have installed .NET CF 3.5 (without +) and up to now it seems to work on my Omnia Pro. Could app !!! Looking forward to the next version.
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3.5+ means 3.5 or newer
I am glad it worked for you after installing CF 3.5.
It is really nice to see how my unpretencious topic really became an app.
I had some personal problems lately and couldn't give my feedback or thank your, but Thank you!
This is an awesome app that was missing for WM and it really helped me A LOT.
Wow. thanks a lot. have been looking for a Read It later application for windows mobile.
Just curious, is there any way to mark all the "readings" for offline reading, so that they would be downloaded when sync. Or do i have to click on every one of them slowly? Thanks!
l0nEr said:
Wow. thanks a lot. have been looking for a Read It later application for windows mobile.
Just curious, is there any way to mark all the "readings" for offline reading, so that they would be downloaded when sync. Or do i have to click on every one of them slowly? Thanks!
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Actually in the previous release (I posted on another thread) the default sync behaviour was to download all items. However, this caused problems with people having huge lists with hundreds of items. So I decided to make this an option, and the default behaviour is to download only marked items.
You see, downloading all of the items is an option. But the problem is we will have the "Options" user interface in the next release.
If you want to try this option with the current version, actually it is possible. Just do the following:
1. Close LateReader applcation
2. open \Storage Card\Program Files\LateReader\Data\Latereader.xml file with an editor (PHM Notepad or MADE should do this easily)
3. Scroll to the end of file. There you will see a line like this:
Code:
<IsDownloadAllUnreadPageTextDuringSync>false</IsDownloadAllUnreadPageTextDuringSync>
4. Change false to true, thats all
I hope this helps. If you screw up anything, just delete all the files under Data folder and restart the application.
As I said before, in the next release (which will be in a few days I hope) we will have the settings/options UI.
Thank you for your comments.
hugocbp said:
It is really nice to see how my unpretencious topic really became an app.
I had some personal problems lately and couldn't give my feedback or thank your, but Thank you!
This is an awesome app that was missing for WM and it really helped me A LOT.
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Hey man,
it is very nice to hear from you. I was thinking that you did not like the application at all, and that would be the reason why you become silent all of a sudden.
Anyway, I hope you settled your personal problems.
What about the applications performance with your huge list, would you share your experiences please.
If you did not start that thread I would not even know that there is something called Read It Later. Thanks again.
thx a lot, it's working well on my HD2.
Hi Vizier,
first of all thanks a lot for this perfect app.
Everything works fine on my Touch Pro2 (WM 6.1) except the sync of a deleted item from the reading list.
Example: An item has been added to the reading list on the PC. Than it has been read on the PocketPC and moved to the list "Read". After a sync it has been deleted on the PC. Sync again and...: It is still in the list "Read" on the PocketPC. Sync again, no changes. The item is not back on the PC, but still exists on the PocketPC.
How can I delete it from the PocketPC.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Best regards,
Klaus
Scrolling pages
Hi Vizier,
Thanks so much for this app - just what I've been hoping for! One request: is there some way to add navigation one screen page at a time by either touching the screen (as in mobipocket, Vade Mecum) - possibly touch bottom half for page-down and upper half for page-up, or via the volume buttons? Kinetic scrolling is imprecise and not very fluid on my HD.
But the app is great - looking forward to the next release (and the Options button)!
Thanks again!
sirhc7 said:
Hi Vizier,
Thanks so much for this app - just what I've been hoping for! One request: is there some way to add navigation one screen page at a time by either touching the screen (as in mobipocket, Vade Mecum) - possibly touch bottom half for page-down and upper half for page-up, or via the volume buttons? Kinetic scrolling is imprecise and not very fluid on my HD.
But the app is great - looking forward to the next release (and the Options button)!
Thanks again!
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Yes, for some reason (unknown to me at the moment) kinetic scrolling in the Currently Reading screen does not work at all on the HD. I do not think it is a memory or CPU issue, may be something related to the WM version. Are you using 6.1 or 6.5?
Anyway I am investigating this issue, but no luck so far.
I will add page up/page down style navigation as an option. I will update the first post with this. Thanks.
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"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"
}
Hello, I'm glad to announce my next free application for WP7, the SilverDict.
SilverDict is a offline dictionary application, compatible with famous StarDict program by dictionaries format. Application is very fast, simple and reliable. You don't need to switch languages, SilverDict is using all installed and enabled dictionaries to search the words.
On the first run, application will offer you to download and install dictionaries from online repository (based on free XDXF dictionary collection http://sourceforge.net/projects/xdxf/files/ ) or your own dictionaries from cloud stores (SkyDrive or DropBox).
Dictionary file archive for download and install should be:
in StarDict format (i.e. have *.idx, *.ifo, *.dict.dz or *.dict, optional *.syn files; also optional resource (images) directory;
dictionary archive should be zipped (has *.zip extension) or in Unix-style compressed tarball format .tar.bz2 in one file. For *.zip archive you may try to archive more then one dictionary;
Of course, for downloading dictionaries you should have your Internet connection enabled (for download only, SilverDict does not required Internet connection)
Please, be patient: dictionary installation requires some time (depending from dictionary size).
I don't recommend you to install too many dictionaries; BTW, SilverDict can display up to 8 dictionaries simultaneously.
I'll be glad to hear your impressions, suggestions and feature requests here! Happy searching!
SilverDict: store link
SilveDict+ (no ads): store link
version 1.8: fixed bugs; added SD card support (WP8 only);
Please note: zip archive extension (.zip) is reserved for system; you should change '.zip' extension to the '.zip.dic' first.
version 1.7: fixed various bugs; improved stability; added ""Rate My App"" control.
version 1.6: added Live tiles support; now you may pin article to the start screen; Windows Phone 8 support; added ""silverdict"" protocol for WP8; third-party developers now can use 'SilverDict' as an add-on dictionary; fixed various bugs.
version 1.5: custom color themes, independent from the system theme; "Favorites" tab (please enable in the "settings"); ability to swap languages in "Dictionary manager" by flick gesture; fixed various bugs, improved overall application stability;
version 1.4: added input box with history; fixed various bugs;
version 1.3: improved umlaut diacritic support; improved dictionaries order handling; fixed various bugs;
version 1.2: fixed online repository access
version 1.1: fixed bugs with DropBox login, and saving input text
version 1.0: initial release
By far, Silverdict is the best looking dict app I've tried, WP7 or Android. The design is clean, polished and intuitive.
The "tab" design is a very useful idea (2nd picture OP). I usually use 3 portuguese dicts on Fora Dictionary (Android app). When I begin to write a word on it, various suggestions appear (of all 3 dicts). In Silverdict it's a little bit different, it's more individualized: you write a word on textbox and the results aren't displayed all together, but in each dict's tab. It seemed to me as a flaw at first, but now I really like your design option sensboston.
EDIT: after playing a little bit more with SilverDict, I find to feel that it would be more intituitive if when I tap a word all dicts display it's meaning. As it is now, each time I select a tab I have to tap on the word to display it's meaning, even if I have tapped it before.
Fora Dictionary has a start scanner function. When activated, if you copy a word on browser or an e-book reader app, it automaticly opens dict app and displays the word's meaning. It's a superb feature, but due to WP7 limitations it will probably be hard to achieve. Besides, WP7 e-book readers I've tried don't have the option to copy a word (can't understand why).
EDIT: with Freda e-book reader, with a 2-step procedure, it's possible to copy a word. Start scanner would be a nice implementation in Silverdict, if possible of course.
Skyfire works great, but I'm having an issue with dropbox. I added my account and it opened dropbox page on browser. Due to "not having jave script" my folders weren't displayed.
Thanks for your review and comments!
As for design: I never tried Fora Dictionary but a long time customer of the ABBYY Lingvo dictionary (IMHO, the best dictionary profuct for Windows). SilverDict is copying Lingvo's UI: you have a list of found words (with variants) and you have to click word to display explanation. I thought, dictionary separation by tabs will be more intuitive to end-user; but I can try to implement tab-less, merged list.
As for DropBox: it's a strange. I've switched app to production state (it takes some time) at DropBox devs site, but it still works fine for me: on my Focus or on emulator. Tomorrow I'll try (at work) on the other different handsets. Will be good if someone else can test that functionality too.
sensboston said:
I thought, dictionary separation by tabs will be more intuitive to end-user; but I can try to implement tab-less, merged list.
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Silverdict works great the way it is so don't get into to much work. It was just a remark I made and it's nice to have an app with a different approach. To be honest, each time I use it, the more I like how it works.
Just a small remark: on settings, there's an option to enable/disable save last input, but it doesn't seem to work. I have it disabled, but each time I start Silverdict the last word I typed remains on search box.
And about "detect copied word" function, is it possible to implement?
Yeah, I already figured out this bug. I'll fix it in the next release.
As for your request: unfortunately it's not possible because of Microsoft limitations http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms589129(v=VS.96).aspx
I don't understand why, truly... Seems like they are too scared because of xda whitehats hacks and don't have enough facilities for proper testing
sensboston said:
As for your request: unfortunately it's not possible because of Microsoft limitations http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms589129(v=VS.96).aspx
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Unfortunately, I expected that... bah!
Looks very promising. I'll definitely give it a try once it hits the marketplace.
Just forgot to ask: if you have free dictionaries (under free license or without licences) that isn't in the repository, and you want to share 'em with others, please let me know.
[UPDATE] new version (1.1) of SilverDict uploaded, two significant bugs, with DropBox and cleaning input box are fixed . Big thanks to myself11 for testing!
Has Silverdict been already approved on Marketplace? Can't find it yet.
There sould be an Android version Now when I go back to ICS, dict apps seem ugly and less pratical.
Today MS approved ver 1.2 (with latest bugfixes), should be available in 12+ hours.
It's online!
Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
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Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
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Yes, sure! For SkyDrive access I'm using standard Microsoft component from Live SDK (you can find my working example source here, on xda). For the DropBox I've used DropNet, https://github.com/dkarzon/DropNet.
P.S. I mean this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529197
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Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
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It's for the user to be able to add his own stardict dictionaries to Silverdict. If you have none or simply are happy with those available online, there's no need to sync with Skydrive or Dropbox. In my case, it's very useful since I have gathered stardict dictionaries that are not available online.
He-he, I recognized this question as a developer's question Yep, myself11 is absolutely right: using cloud storage you can easily install your own dictionaries.
Technically there are lot of various dictionaries, available on internet; most of 'em can be converted to StarDict format (I don't have enough time to collect 'em all!) Another issue is a right owners... So, SilverDict just provide flexibility.
i would prefer a table containing the string and the translation. just like LEO-dictionary. but the offline support & diversity of dictonarys are quite good!
roqstr, SilverDict is a dictionary, not a translator. Offline sentences translation is a very complex task and can't be easy done on the handset (it's requires a huge database - for example, how Google's translations works). By the way, what LEO-dictionary you are talking about? Just checked Android app called "LEO dictionary" - it's works the same way as a SilverDict but online only and without SilverDict's advantages.
That app is just great. Thanks.
I have recognized searching for special charaters as the first one in the word does not deliver a result, e.g. Öl, árbol ...
Am I missing something?
Thanks ...