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CycloneApps[By Request][ContactRetriever 3.0][CMessageSuite V1.0][CBRunner V1.0]

Hello Everyone,
I am a avid, aspiring developer, and as such I felt it would be mutually beneficial to start this thread. The Point of this this is for you [the users] to post up ideas for programs, and some sketch-ups of designs, and in return, I will try to make, and maintain, these applications.
In doing this, I will get the experience I need, and you [the users] will get the results that you [hopefully] want.
Below is [or will be soon enough] a list of programs that are developed or in the process of consideration.
Project List:
AutoSend - Scheduled SMS Sender [V3.5][NO LONGER BEING UPDATED]
CMail - A Replacement tmail for Devs and Advanced Users[V1.0]
Export-Studio - A FREE alternative app to export Contacts and SMS[V4.0 + Command Line Version]
Appointmentor - A command-line based app for creating appointments quickly and easily [V1.5]
ContactRetriever - A command-line based app for getting info on a specific contact! [V3.5]
CDL - A Command-Line based File downloader (designed with MortScripter's in mind) [Release Delayed]
CSort - A Command-Line based List Sorter (designed with MortScripters in mind) [V2.0]
ImgResize - A Command-Line based Image Resizer (Resize + Crop) [V2.0]
All2Reg - Based off of Msg2Reg, this will export MANY things to registry [Coming Soon]
TornadoClean - A utility for deleting old files/SMS/MMS/EMAILS with certain 'traits' specified by the user [Conceptual - PsuedoCode Stage]
CBRunner - [Idea courtesy of HowdyKeith] Runs EXE's (and possibly other file types like MP3, etc.) In the background so MortScripters can do their stuff! [V1.0]
CMessageSuite - A Re-Make of AutoSend with more features! [V1.0]
*As you can see, the list is sort of pathetic now, but with your help, I can bulk it up*

UPDATE:
A command-line version of Export Studio is now posted for all you Scripters!

Appointmentor[V1.5]
This program allows scripters and devs to quickly and easily make appointments. This program features the ability to set every parameter that a user could set thru the calendar itself (I believe...)
This Program Includes:
A documentation explaining all parameters
A small cmd-line app for creating appointments.
To Install:
Just download and extract the ZIP file to anywhere on your phone, and you are done!
To use:
Follow the parameters in the documentation, but as for running it, run it like any other command-line based program.
Tips:
Not all parameters must be set, as I have preset defaults (shown in documentation).
EDIT: DOWNLOADS REUPLOADED
V1.5 Update:
In this update, you can DELETE scheduled appointments. This feature has not been thoroughly tested, so errors may occur. Will test in near future. (If users could post back successes/failures it would help).
Please test it out!
*While I coded this on my own, credit must be given to google and this forum for its constant help in everything I do. Please don't forget that while these apps are free, donations are appreciated!*

Update:
I fixed up a major issue in Appointmentor and re-uploaded it. Now it should work. All documentation is provided in the ZIP file. Please test and post results and ideas!!!!

Image Resizer [V2.0](Command-Line Utility)
This application is a command-line based app for resizing images.
All instructions are provided in the Documentation.txt
Enjoy!
V1.5 Update:
In this version of the program, Cropping is now available. Look at the docs to find out how to use it. I also fixed an issue with Naming, so now the outputted file has the ACTUAL size of the image (not what is inputted in some cases). Also, you can use PERCENTAGE to resize/crop. Lastly, you can now simply convert your file from one extension to another.
V2.0 Update:
In this version, BatchCropping and BatchResizing is now available. Look at the docs to find out how to use it. This comes in handy when dealing with many pics in a folder. Please report back any bugs that are found
DISCLAIMER::::::
I did not code this program fully by myself. For the original Image Resizing project visit:
http://blogs.msdn.com/acoat/archive/2007/05/09/resize-images-a-thumbnail-maker.aspx
All Credit for the actual Image Resizing functions of this app go to the original author:
Username on msdn blogs is : acoat
Name (?) : Andrew Coates

ContactRetriever V3.5
This application allows a scripter or dev to export a specific contact's data for easy use!
This program includes:
A simple, easy to follow documentation and functionality
A light-weight solution for getting contact info.
A SUPER EASY GUI (contacts menu) when not wanting to start it in CommandLine mode.
The ability to export specific contacts (or many) as VCF files
To Install/Use
Just unzip the ZIP file and read the documentation!
(To use the GUI, just run the app WITHOUT parameters, to use the CMD run it WITH paramteres)
Bugs:
None so far!
V3.5 Update:
In this version, you can find contacts by partial (or full) phone numbers! Read the docs for more info.
Please remember that while I did the coding on my own, help came from XDA and Google and the millions of resources on the net. Please remember that while this application is free, Donations are greatly appreciated!
Enjoy!

UPDATE:::
Export-Studio 2.5 Is now out.
2.5 Has the ability to set the NUMBER of Contacts/SMS to be exported (with a safeguard that if the number is too high or is 0, it will set it to the maximum).
Expect an upgrade to Export-Studio 3.0 Soon (ability to export to VCF, and maybe MMS implementations).
Expect a new CMail to come out (ability to send E-Mail's via commandline and maybe MMS implementations).

Contact related app...
I've been searching for an app that allows to browse the contact list (with a scrollable list of names for a GUI... similar to Outlook or any other contact manager) and retrieves a selected contact full name as a reg key (my point would be using it in conjunction with MortScript and go2contact to add a dynamic contact launcher feature to my HS++ skin... guess it would be usefull for other skinning engines too).
Would you be willing to do such an app?

frmariam said:
I've been searching for an app that allows to browse the contact list (with a scrollable list of names for a GUI... similar to Outlook or any other contact manager) and retrieves a selected contact full name as a reg key (my point would be using it in conjunction with MortScript and go2contact to add a dynamic contact launcher feature to my HS++ skin... guess it would be usefull for other skinning engines too).
Would you be willing to do such an app?
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Sure would be! I will just implement a GUI into ContactRetriever! Expect a release in 10 minutes TOPS.
UPDATE::
Export-Studio 3.0 Now released - Can export Contacts as vCard (VCF) format!
UPDATE::
ContactRetriever 1.5 NOW released - Has a really simple GUI (same functions)!!
UPDATE::
ContactRetriever 2.0 NOW released - Ability to export as VCF, control # of contacts, and WILDCARD'ing

Thank you so much! Just tried it and this was what I was looking for.
There seems to be an issue though... I can only get stuff from the first contact in the list... Also the name will be in all caps and have an underscore before it... I can't get any other contatcs info in the reg...

how about Cdown.exe -url "http:.../file.zip" -outp ".../file-Downd.zip"
as smartphones cant do that w/mort atm...

howdykeith said:
how about Cdown.exe -url "http:.../file.zip" -outp ".../file-Downd.zip"
as smartphones cant do that w/mort atm...
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Added to project list....WOrking on it

Thank you so much for fixing ContactRetriever
While the paint is still fresh... Any chance on creating a value for the selected contact named "LastSelectedContact" (or something else) where the contact name is the data (without the preceding underscore and case sensitive like Outlook). Would really make it a lot easier to MortScript (I really have no idea how to get just the desired part of the key and remove the underscore).
Hope I'm not abusing of your good will...

Hey, so I can't really make a key that is for "lastcontact" because the command-line users may export a whole bunch of them (as you can see, I implemented the ability to export based on Wildcards)....
As for removing the underscore and such, I put that there as a standard for users so that they know what WAS created by my program, or what was created by something else that may have used the same area (rare, but possible).
Anyways, if you want to format it, do a substring on the Key name using the indexOf the _ as the ending for the first and that + 1 for the start of the second, then bring it all to lowercase then make the first uppercase (through substringing?) I don't know the mort-commands, but I am sure you can figure it out by asking HowdyKeith or posting on the MortScript thread or reading the Manual on Mort's website.
Good Luck

Thanks for the info. I've been reading the txt manual of Mortscript and it's kind of incomplete compared to the pdf... I'll read it tomorrow (must sleep) but until now I didn't find a function that returns the reg key (because it'll be random). I'm sure the substring bit will help.
Just found my contact list got sort of messed up by some app I used (guess it's too late to find out which one...) All the names (first and last) are now stored in the first name box... I didn't notice it before so I didn't get why was there a _ before the name even when I had a last name too.

Ok.
How about CSort.exe -inp "/path/Unsorted.txt" -outp "/path/sorted.txt"
maybe the option to dump the output into a regkey:
Sorted1=Alimoney
Sorted2=Bingo
...
If we r dumping to a reg folder, why not import from a registry folder too?

So i know u got the picture taking exe.
what about calling the Camera get picture class? Like your contact retriever calls the GUI.
I have to think about it to see if that makes sense.

howdykeith said:
So i know u got the picture taking exe.
what about calling the Camera get picture class? Like your contact retriever calls the GUI.
I have to think about it to see if that makes sense.
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I am using Managed C# code, and the most 'power' that I get in terms of taking photos is just to start up the 'dialog' with certain paramters....so in MortScript, a script can just call it, then send the "ENTER" button to start and "ENTER" to stop (if it is a video) or save (if it is a photo)....
*FYI: The Camera App I am developing is currently in Private Beta, release soon enough*

So as far as contacts posted to the reg from contact retriever.
It probly should always delete the prior searches unless you give it a command -keep

For the advanced hacker: SQL database access and posting.
Do u have a Microsoft Bluetooth stack? There is no toggler for Widcomm Bluetooth. PhoneAlarm controls the bt just fine, so it's not impossible.
Can you turn on and off the flash? Other apps do it, so that's a low priority. But if you could and u added that function to an all in one tool, that would be cool.
Make a contact from a command line.
Can u change the power profiles? Normal/Headset/Auto...
Can u get the accelerometer info? i dont have one. Detect stylus removed from a command line?
I really hope u can get the sorter to the registry, so i am holding my breath til then.
Thanks Dude.

mobilePVD - PocketPC client for movie managment PVD

Hi all!
This is the PocketPC Version (Viewer) of PVD the very best program to organize your movies.
You can download the PC version from http://www.videodb.info/forum_en/.
My thoughts were: what is the best movie managing and cataloging software worth while in the movie store and searching for a title... or sitting in front of the TV and trying to remember what cool movie I could watch...
That, and enjoying to write software for my mobile phone, were the reasons for mobilePVD.
The software is published at PVD's home and at xda-developers place.
How it works
First of all, you have to get PVD and enter your movies. After that, make a XML export. This writes a file containing the movie information and a directory containing the pictures. Take both and copy them onto your device. I recommend to copy them onto the SD card in a sub directory PVD.
Download mobilePVD and install it on your device. When starting, you will have to select the XML file by clicking Menu->Open DB. Your can select other languages and other skins (if someone makes them ).
When going to a sublist in mobilePVD (i.e. viewing the movie details or selecting directories) and you want to get back, just slide with your finger over the list from left to right...
How to translate
In the program directory on the device is a sub directory called "Languages". Within you find the language files. I deployed English and German so far. To make own translations just copy a file to your desktop, open it with any text editor and translate. Please publish your translation on either forum, so I can build the next version with more supported languages.
How to skin
also in the program directory you will find a sub directory "Skin" with all the images I use. The images in "Manila WVGA" are for a resolution of 800x480. If you like you can take those bitmaps and change them to fit other resolutions and other colors. Don't forget to adapt the settings in the skin.ini file.
And please share your work with us and publish your skins on either forum. I will put them in the download section.
Have fun!
Obelix
Changelog:
2.1 Filtering is back and actors are grouped by first letter.
2.0 uses virtual mode to load more movies before reaching end of memory
1.1 out of memory problem fixed
1.0 Initial release
If you like my work, you can buy me a glass of wine
Version 2.1 of mobilePVD

I was hoping this allows you to enter movie info directly on mobilePVD. A desktop entry method is rather inconvenient. Would that be possible?

Does this also mean I have to re-export everytime I add movies? I took a look at the desktop version and it is very good. I can see why it is more practical using the desktop for entry of movie info.

Obelix_A, I have exported some movies and I must say it looks really nice on my HD2 although it is still not very stable, sometime I get an error that quits the program. It's only 3 movies so I am wondering if it may sow down when I have much more (2,800 in my collection). I would love to have Ratings and duration. It is missing after export. Thanks, this is great for movie lovers just like IMDB Mobile. I am just surprised that there is not much feedback yet.

I like it to a while to sort all my movies and still didnt get all the pictures from IMDB, hey ho did it manually, i need to change the skins to VGA how do i go about that im a bit of a noobie when it comes to skins?

The Actor list is huge and is close to impossible to scroll all the way down to "T" etc. Can we have a sort of filter to search actor names? trev666, use IMP plugin for movie posters. It's excellent.

@Kensong cheers mate
it works well after i restarted my phone, without changing anything from wvga to vga so im happy, thanks man not looking forward to adding all my movies though lol

Ok so i now have a HD2.... works great

great app, thanks for sharing it

here we go with Version 2.0 of mobilePVD. It now uses a virtual mode of the SliderList, what means, that it can load more movies before running out of memory.
If it runs on your devices as stable as it does on mine, we can start adding new features...

Really nice work mate

Really nice work
If you don't mind, i have share it HERE.
Please feel free to drop me a comment if you have anything else to add or in case i have missed anything. Cheers~

just released version 2.1
Filtering is back now and actors are grouped by first letter

I have installed v2.1 right now.
If I click on one of the "-" e.g. "- Actors" I get an exception:
"RemoveItem in virtual mode not allowed"
I am very interested in the development of mobilePVD since I would love to have my movie list on my phone (TD2).
Is mobilePVD a "one man show" or are you planing to involve more developers?

I will check this and fix it...
Yes mPVD is a one-man-show. you can ask my friend amirdt (here on XDA) if he wants to join the project...

Actually I wanted to ask if I could help you with mPVD

what exactly do you want to add?
the only thing I could imagine right now, is another way to read the data.
play around with PVD and the exported data (XML) and how fast you can read it.
currently I am reading with XmlReader.Read and evaluate the nodes. If you can read faster, this would help. other proposals welcome

Here is just a spontaneous list:
- WM 6.5.5 Problem with menus. The black background (when menues are displayed) does not cover the whole screen. Above there is some space visible. This is because the top bar (where the clock is) is smaller and the windows task bar is bigger in WM 6.5.5 (Sorry, cant supply a picture now how it looks like)
- Filter Actors: Add a search field also
- Add a clear button to the search fields to clear the field easily
- Add (Readd?) a ">" to the Movie list to open the movie details (I think the ">" was already there in an earlier version.
- Maybe make the UI somehow less sensitive. At least on my device it moves very quickly. E.g. I cant open the details view without moving the movie list view up or down accidentally.
- Add "Reset all Filters" menu item to the Filter Menu.
- Remove the search field in the detailed movie view to get more space to view the details.
- Maybe make the "letter lines" (+A, +B, ..) in the actors view a little bit thicker so that it is easier to open/close them with a larger thumb
- Maybe add the "letter lines" (+A, +B, ..) to the movie list also. Dont know, how large collections will be handled right now.
- Add more filters like rating (stars...)
- Add movie trailer support (e.g. prepare trailers on PC (conversion etc.) and copy them to device. Link from within mPVD to start media player on device)
- ...
So where can I get the source code to get started with it?
Regards
Al

ok, ok
I will prepare the sources and make it available for you via SVN, so we can handle developing both.
By now, the list won't move when clicking. I changed that... (but all other things from your list can/need to be done)
so, drop me a PM with your wished user name and password for SVN and give me little time to prepare...

alfish2000 now officially joined the development of mobilePVD. So let's welcome him
thanks for your support!
http://www.videodb.info/forum_en/index.php?topic=1755.40

Touch Bible: Developer Challenge

I like what OliveTree has done with their Version 4 reader for the IPhone - Their current albeit older WinMo Version is very similar in features and has access to their Vast ebook store but is not very touch friendly. I have spoken with the nice folks at OliveTree about their plans for WinMo and unfortunately they have no plans to Develop anything for 6.x;
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OliveTree:
Thank you for your interest and desire to help develop BibleReader. Unfortunately, BibleReader for Window Mobile is built on Windows Mobile 2001 technology. We looked into making it finger touch friendly and found that it was going to be easier to rewrite the app rather than updating. Since Microsoft is moving to Windows Phone (7) without backwards compatibility we decided to write the new version for Windows Phone (7). We had been waiting for this announcement before making a large commitment to Windows Mobile.
Regards,
Stephen Johnson
Chief Technology Officer
Olive Tree Bible Software
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Due to the upcoming release of the Windows 7 platform, we are not likely to be able to devote any further development to the the 6.x platform. We are currently considering development for the new platform, but do not have any firm plans at this time.
Thank you,
Phillip S
Olive Tree Technical Support
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So no Touch Reader for us. In fact, I have searched everywhere and outside of one(1) person in this forum there is NO one else trying to create a Touch Bible for this generation of WinMo Devices. I respect the effort but why re-invent the wheel when we only need a reader? Technically, the Touch Bible Reader market for Generation 6.x of Touch WinMo Devices is STILL WIDE OPEN.
Now, my wife and I both love our Touch Pro2s (gotta have the keyboard) and we need a Touch friendly Bible Reader. We have no intentions on jumping on 7 anytime soon (really not too happy with it's GUI). I am sure there are many more like us out here with devices from HTC Diamonds to HD2s etc....
So here is the Challenge : Right Now I would actually pay someone to create a Touch GUI for OliveTree's current WinMo Reader App. But I don't know what a fair amount would be. It doesn't have to have all the features of their IPhone Version 4 (see link below) - In fact we'd be happy with it's current feature set - just give us a better font, the Quick Nav Screens from their Version4, smooth flip scrolling for reading, access to their book store and we'd be happy. See the demo on YouTube (I am not allowed to post links yet)
Their current reader is totally FREE (so you won't be dipping into their pockets) - and they have a HUGE library of Bibles, Study Guides and other related books.
So if someone was to create the 'right' reader app. no only would they win the purse from this challenge - but they could potentially make quite a few a few bucks selling it as they would really have no competition (and will get no competition from OliveTree). In fact OT would probably love it because it would sell more of their e-books. (So they might even help.) Additionally, it would be the 1st Touch Bible Reader for WinMo 7
I am VERY serious about funding the 1st copy for my wife and I - with no desire for rights or ownership - so if there are any serious experienced WinMo Touch Developers feel free to contact me. "colin at rhinoweb dot net" - or post here that you will be taking on the challenge with some kind of estimated completion date.
But we want a quality app GUI on par with OilveTree's Version 4 (or Co0kie's Home Tab 1.6.1.1 or Advanced Home Tab 2.0 - SWEET!!)
I guess others that want to see this App written could further sweeten the purse by pledging to purchase or contribute a dollar amount to the cause here in this post as well.
I am open to any suggestions that will get this app done.
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Org: Posted under HD2 - Sorry for the double post but I realized making the request device specific may limit the developers will to take on the challenge.
Other words for search: Laridian, Multi-touch, touch, reader, olivetree, Olive tree, pocket-sword, e-sword, gmpsoft, youversion, acrobible, commentaries, yanceyware, NASB, NIV, KJV, Freelance, develop, book, IPad

Bible Reader 4 Demo Link
Here is their Current WinMo reader version links:
Current WinMo Feature Info: www . olivetree . com / pocketpc
Videos:
Introduction - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / ppcintroduction.html
Verse Chooser - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / PPC_VerseChooser.html
Topical Bookmarks - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / PPC_Bookmarks.html
Personal Notes - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / PPC_Notes.html
Search - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / PPC_Searching.html
Library - www . olivetree . com / learningcenter / videos / PPC_Library.html
See, its a Fantastic Reader. All the functionality is already in there - just no (finger) Touch GUI.
(Sorry, I'm still not allowed to post links yet)

Is this the existing app you said you've seen? I know it's very early in development but it's already very nice to navigate, and the developer has said a lot of new features will come soon. Plus, it's free

Yes it is -I have it - and he is definitely on the right track. I just want it to have the existing features that I know and love (listed above) and access to OT's library.
Re-invention, IMHO, would take too long at this point.

I would love to see Olive Tree Bible Reader for WinMo 6.5 optimized for Touch (like the iphone version) I would gladly pay for such an endeavour, count me in.
But on the other hand I don't think is quite possible to do this, the application doesn't support skins and I don't know if the "books" format of olive tree is a standard or if it is a special "unknown" (propietary) format in that case it would need an application done frome scratch and have the right "protocol" for the Olive Tree "books", hey but maybe I am wrong and there is a way, I would really love to have an upgraded Bilbe Reader..

Who knows - OliveTree may choose to help the developer with the right background since they are not doing anything for 6.x - It only make sense that they would. They have nothing to loose and everything to gain. They'd tap into a market without all the sweat equity.

[App] Touring Machine

Touring Machine is an innovative platform developed to offer a complete sightseeing experience to adults and children. It is currently available in three editions: Mobile edition, Web edition and Augmented Reality edition.
The Mobile Edition targets Windows Phone 7.
The system supports:
Dynamically generated descriptions. There are no predefined texts. Our natural language generation engine is fully customizable, as it determines the description language, the amount of information included, and the phraseology used in the descriptions. It also takes into account the visitor’s history creating comparisons between the exhibits, as well as spatial expressions according to the user’s position. Immediate translation is also supported. The engine is called NaturalOWL and was developed by the Natural Language Processing Group(Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business).
Question / Answering: The user may ask questions in natural language and the Artificial Intelligence will try to create the proper answer.
Text-to-speech: The users may listen to the descriptions.
Maps: The user may search for the available tours using Bing Maps.
Mobile edition
Touring Machine Mobile edition is made for those visiting the actual place of the tour. The user selects one of the available tours and the application displays a list of all the nearby exhibits sorted from the closest (shown at the top) to the most far (shown at the bottom of the list). As the user moves among the exhibits, this list is automatically rearranged (taking account of the device’s orientation). The application is location – aware. Furthermore, in case an exhibit is approached which has not been previously visited, the mobile phone vibrates and reads out its name. After an exhibit is chosen, its description is generated.
The phone’s camera can be used for exhibit recognition. Given that the GPS is inactive indoors, the user may take a picture of an exhibit and a specialized image recognition algorithm will attempt to match the photo taken to one of the exhibits of the collection.
Web edition
The web edition virtually recreates the location by placing photos of it in their appropriate relative position and orientation. As a result, the user can navigate through a 3D model of virtual space using a mouse, a keyboard or a touch screen. Selecting an exhibit, a detailed description is presented.
Augmented Reality edition
The Augmented Reality edition transforms a room into a virtual museum. Having a collection of symbols drawn in pieces of paper, each symbol corresponds to a predefined exhibit. Viewing the symbols through a camera, the corresponding exhibit is displayed. The user can view the exhibit from various angles as it is a real one and read its description. This edition is ideal for educational purposes, as it has been proved that children consider it an easy and fun way to learn something.
Read more about the project at the Touring Machine website (touringmachine.cs.aueb.gr).
Some videos of our application can be found at
youtube.com/watch?v=ysfdUDxzDII
youtube.com/watch?v=IiupgWQCaL0
(Unfortunately I was not allowed to post any URLs, so I had to write them as above. Sorry for the inconvenience)

Looks great and useful too! You know its apps like this and the strength of developers taking this OS seriously, that makes me want a WP7 even more. Well done!

Slideshow app

I'd like to make presentations on my Tab S2 but have not found a suitable app. Note that I am not looking for PowerPoint or OpenOffice Impress but rather an app where I can:
- define a sequence of photos/image files to be included;
- define if I want transitions to be timed or if I use a finger to manually transition to occur (different transition times between different slides);
- not necessary to be able to add "music"; and finally,
- a "professional" UI.
In other words, I do not need to be able to create presentation slides etc. There is no shortage of "slideshow" apps in the playstore but I have only found junk. And, as usual, Google does not allow for any "sophisticated" searches to find something useful - in it itself unbelievable for a company that prides itself on organizing the world's information...
Suggestions appreciated!