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Issues saving WM6 Excel files. Please help!

I know that this is arguably in the wrong forum, but I've been posting my issue in the "General" forum for weeks without one response. Trying to get some exposure.
I'm just wondering if this is just my issue or if it's a common issue with WM5/WM6 and or the latest ActiveSync, 4.5. I'm having issues with syncing Excel files that used to sync just fine on WM2003. I have large spreadsheets that are about 325kb in size on the desktop. When I sync the file, it's the same size until I open it and try to make changes and save it. Then I get the following error:
"Unsupported content and formatting may be lost if you save this workbook..."
The only way I can save the spreadsheet is to rename it and create a new one with the same name. It then writes over the original file, taking up to 30 seconds to save. The file is then 969kbs in size (almost triple!). And every time I edit on the PC it goes back to 325kbs. Then when I edit on the PPC, it goes through this again, making the file almost a Meg again.
Is there any way to just sync the file with just one format? WM2003 doesn't have this problem at all. It syncs the file and it's still the same size on both the desktop and the PC, 325kbs. But not for WM5 or WM6. This is really annoying. Also, sometimes my date formats are changed from month-day-year to day-year-month, or something retarded like that. Really freakin annoying to say the least. You buy MS products and they're not even compatible. I feel like I have a Palm trying to sync Apple documents or something. It's really ridiculous! I'm hoping that one of you genius' can point me to a setting that I've overlooked to fix this. Or some kind of cab or hack to make Excel save documents in the same format as WM2003. Please help!
PS, I've tried to change the conversion settings in Active sync as well with no apparant effects.

As cuurent ppc office uses same format as pc why not copy and paste documents rather than synching - its what i do with any documents i want to have on my ppc.

meschle said:
As cuurent ppc office uses same format as pc why not copy and paste documents rather than synching - its what i do with any documents i want to have on my ppc.
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I get the same error whether I use activesync or not. That's the problem - they're not the same format. When saving on the desktop it converts to XLS work book. When saving on the device it converts to a PXL file. Thery're different. As a matter of fact, I found out last night the WM2003 is converting the files the same way but it shows the storage size as if it were in the XLS form (says 352Kbs but desktop shows 950Kbs actual size until opened and saved on desktop) It's been doing this all along, so I guess the only difference is that now, I'm getting an warning before I save and rewrite the file and I have to rename it.
Strange thing is that no one seems to have this issue but me. I've only found like 2 or 3 posts on the internet with people having this issue with WM6. So, there's a way to bypass it - Just don't know how.
BTW, Thanx for replying to my post.

2003 saved as pxl - wm6 saves as xls or xlsx - what rom are you using?

meschle said:
2003 saved as pxl - wm6 saves as xls or xlsx - what rom are you using?
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Yours. O2 Premium (not Premium Plus)

Well it saves as xls\xlsx then - theres no need for conversion of the files.

meschle said:
Well it saves as xls\xlsx then - theres no need for conversion of the files.
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I tried to edit-save using WM5 storeage on the device and then edit-save on the desk top. Created the document on the device and it was saved as "Excel 2007 Workbook"(default). Save to storage card and then turned on WM5 storage and connected to the desktop. Went to the storage card, opened the same file and I got a brief message "file conversion in progress" before the file opened. I went to "save as" and the file type was the same "Excel 2007 Workbook". So, like you said, why is there a need for conversion if they're in the same format? Says there're the same but I don't think they really are. Desktop file size is always smaller than the device file size.
Appreciate your help, but I guess I'm just going to have to live with it.
PS and yes, it still asks me to rename the file if I try to edit it after coming from the desktop.

A bunch of questions...

Hi,
I've been using my Artemis for 2-3 weeks now and i absolutely love it, even more so after installing Meschle's Rom (thanks for that one).
I'm always discovering new things to do with my artemis and unfortunately in doing so i also discover things i can't figure out for myself. So i hope some of the forum veterans can provide me with an answer to any of the following questions:
1. I installed PocketGba and it runs very well for the most part. But when trying to run games like Fire Emblem GBA it says 'insufficient memory'. I've been reading through a lot of pages concerning this and discovered it has to do with memory allocation. The question is: how can i safely relocate memory to play these bigger kind of games?
2. I set up my Outlook work account on my Artemis and i was wondering how i could change the setting as to receive the mail on my storage card.
3. Which of these applications is better than the built-in calendar: Agenda Fusion, SPB Diary or SBSH? I would just like a better organizer for appointments and such. If i install one of these, will there be any conflict problems with the present organizer? Can i transfer existing appointments to the new organizer?
4. How can I change my contacts as to display only contacts stored on the phone (no longer double displaying with sim contacts)?
5. How can i add and save words to the XT9 dictionary? Adding isn't the problem here, but keeping them for future use is.
6. In trying to re-install TomTom Navigator 6 some strange things have happened. As it turns out, TomTom didn't install correctly and is spread among a couple of folders. Can someone tell me if it's save to delete these folders and try installing Navigator again?
Showing under My Device: Program Files > Navigator: contacts, itn, logging, voices, navigator, ttnavigator.
Showing under Storage Card: My Documents > TomTom : empty folder
Showing under Storage Card: ttnavigator.
Can i safely remove all these files manually? If i want to re-install TT6...can i just put it on my storage card and run the program from my storage card?
Also, how do i create shortcuts on my device to programs stored on my storage card?
7. I'm using the installed Java Midlet manager Jbed and have thus far installed Opera Mini on it. I'm also trying to download games to my phone. For example: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I tried everything but i just can't seem to download the game to my Artemis. Nor from the eamobile site, nor through vodafone live portal. Any help here would be greatly appreciated (also indicating which phone version of these kind of games is best suited to the Artemis, for example Nokia N series).
That's about it for now ))))
Thanks!!

Excellent questions. I thought I'd be able to help, but I'm kinda stumped on most of them. I'm also using a ROM from Meschle, and I'm using Agenda fusion for the home page. It's free, simple, and very customizable. Don't know about the others.
I haven't used the GBA emulator yet, but I am using a full Nintendo emulator and games run fine on my device. I'm thinking your memory issue is a problem with the settings or you my just have to find another emulator.
And with TomTom, I've never had a problem installing that program. How are you installing it? Cab file? I have a cab file I can email you if your interested. I just bought the software and copied the cab file from the CD. Works everytime.

re tom tom cab file
Hi I have the tom tom cab file, but only have the map for part of ni can anyone mail me the map for the uk?
Cheers all
merry xmas

Heres answer to your question 2 and 4.
UnShow Contacts from Sim
HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone\ShowSim
Normally the value is 1! Set this to 0 and soft reset!
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Change the location of email and attachments
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MAPI\PropertyPath =
"\Storage Card\Mail" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MAPI\AttachPath =
"\Storage Card\Mail\Attachments" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To return to the original location:
Just simply delete these Registry settings (since neither is included by default).
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Change the location of Temporary Internet Files
When browsing the web, pages and images are saved in the 'Temporary Internet Files' location. You can change this location to, for example, your Storage Card:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Cache = "\Storage Card\cacheie" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)

Thanks nm8.
I am using the Touch lite rom from Meschle. And I don't think it comes with a registry editor. Is it worth getting Resco or is there a better, free alternative? I was looking at Schap's advanced config tool. But i'm guessing it doesn't allow registry changing. It does seem to allow to disable displaying sim contacts. Don't know if it also allows for changing the storage of e-mail and attachments to storage card.
All in all i think it's probably safer for a newbie to get the advanced config tool instead of trying to change registry settings, right?
The only thing i find strange is that Meschle indicates that the total free program memory should be 25MB. I have only installed a couple of extra programs (on storage card) and my device says it only has 16.9 MB free.
After disabling Cube and soft resetting device I gained 22MB free program memory. I can now load and run Fire Emblem on PocketGba. Unfortunately the device freezes when a battle is about to take place. Seems like the Artemis isn't really equipped to play these kinds of games. Same thing happens when changing video display and such. Shame. If anyone knows of a solution...
Disabled the cube, soft resetted my device and gained 22 MB free program memory. Now the PocketGba runs Fire Emblem untill a battle starts and then it just freezes my device. Strange. This game only needs 16MB free program memory. I have been playing with video settings and such and it still freezes. Seems like the Artemis isn't really equipped to run this...
@shawndh:
I've read everywhere that PocketGba is the best GBA emulator out there. It can theoretically load 32MB cartridge files according to memory state. As i stated above, I only have around 16.9 MB free. So it really is a question of memory allocation. Which emulator are you using and does it allow you to play any GBA cartridge?
About TT6. Thanks for offering the cab. But i would like to know first if it is safe to delete the files i mentioned in my topic start post.
Anyway thanks everyone for the input. Keep it coming this way )

Registry editor is available on this ROM, its part of the TaskManager
Start->Program->Accessories->TaskManager
Go to Menu->Create RegEdit Shortcut.
Regedit is then available from the Drop Down arrow in top right hand corner.

Bejito007 said:
Hi,
3. Which of these applications is better than the built-in calendar: Agenda Fusion, SPB Diary or SBSH? I would just like a better organizer for appointments and such. If i install one of these, will there be any conflict problems with the present organizer? Can i transfer existing appointments to the new organizer?
Thanks!!
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Pocket Informant is excellent replacement for outlook although its not free, not tried the ones you mentioned. I believe most of the replacements use the same database to store the appt/task/etc and therefore all you appointments will automatically be available.

Thanks premkang. Unfortunately the Task Manager on the lite version is 2.0 instead of 2.8. The 2.0 version doesn't allow to enter the registry.
About PocketGba: I disabled the cube, performed a soft reset et voila 22MB of free program memory. I can now run Fire Emblem, but whenever a battle is about to take place the Artemis freezes. I'm guessing the Artemis isn't really equiped to run these kinds of games smoothly (even after altering video settings). If someone else has it working, let me know.

hey mate, don't know if any of this'll help, but...
with regard to your gaming problem have you seen the change pool size thread? allows you to change the memory pool size so that you can allocate more memory for larger applications (but a less memory for fast system operation) and vice versa. i gather, running vanilla, you want the quick system so it might not be of any help;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=323885&highlight=change+page+pool
also your tt6 query, i don't like it being installed on the device without the option to install on the storage card. i cut all files on the device that you mentioned and placed them in prog files on the storage (same as they would be in prog files on device). i then copied the tomtom navigator.exe (the one with the red hands 2.4mb) and in windows folder paste shortcut in;
1.AppButtons - to allow button config for tt, if required.
2.StartMenu/Programs - so that it shows up in the programs menu.
this frees up 2.5mb on the device. i dont know about which files can be deleted though. all i have on my storage card are;
main storage card;
Western_Europe...map - (file)
Voices (file)
Zip (postcodes ((file))
ttnavigator.bif (331b)
Program Files/Navigator within this are
contacts (file)
itn (file)
logging (file)
voices (file)
ttnavigator.bif (331b)
CurrentMap.dat (45b)
navigator.cfg (252b)
TomTomNavigator.exe (2.4mb)
DATA.CHK (2.6mb)
had it running for a while and all is fine. sorry if this is f*$king long winded, i'm a bit pissed and a novice, so i don't know if it's any help at all!!
good luck mate
also with regard to your query for xt9 saving ive started a thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1767135#post1767135, handy idea - like it

Rapid 'Refresh/Reloading' of files

I have noticed with my phone that with my Dash (Running Rose Rom 1.7 Remade by Ricky and Stylez with Pagepool at 4.5mb) there is a 'rapid refresh rate' in:
-Both file explorers (Resco and built in Windows one)
-HTC Album (the nice on with fade effects)
-What is weird about this one is that the first image will keep refreshing, and none others will load. i can start a slide show, view the images, then go back and all of them will have loaded, but when i try to move to select one, it will quickly just put my cursor back on the first image.​
BTW i store my pix on my 4GB MicroSDHC
As far as the explorers go, ijust went to options and shut off auto-refresh, but there is no such option for the HTC Album as far as i see.
Edit:: Also, the slideshow function itself doesnt work (as far as automatically switching between pix). i suppose this could be because the image(s) are constantly 'reloading' but I dont know.
Any ideas?

try reinstalling HTC ALBUM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=463091&highlight=htc+album&page=2

Its getting late(-er) where i am. I will try to install tomorow if i get a chance. But the problem doesnt only exist in the Album...like i said above, the same seemed to happen to the explorers (which was 'solved' by turning off auto-refresh) however i never had this problem on other ROMS (Kavana's 6.1 or the Stock T-Mobile 6.0)

So, its been a while.
I re-installed. No good...although every image does load this time (as far as thumbnails go) it still insists on going back to the first image, even in slideshow view.
Could this be a side-effect of altering the page-file size?

MP3-Ringtones not selectable

Hi all !
Problem with my 6.1 Pro2:
My own Mp3-ringtones are no longer selectable neither with the "original" Windows-Dialogue nor with the 3d-config utility. I can only select the ringtones called "ring-(something)".
The MP3-ringtones themselves can be played using the Windows Media Player. An example of a ringtone that does not work on the Pro2 is attached.
Recently I deleted some progams from my SD-card manually, because they were never installed on this phone but on its predecessor, maybe this causes the trouble...
Please help, thanks in advance
Padertov

Place your custom ringtones into "\My Documents\My Ringtones" for them to be selectable.

Sorry, incomplete description, these MP3-files ARE in the relevant directory and are visible when selecting the ringtone in the drop-down-list.
But when I select the attached file I can only see the wait-signal (rotating colored circle) for a second and the dialogue pops back to the ringtone selected before..

this happened to me as well...

i have no idea how this happened im about to reset my phone

Update: still playing around a bit and the same ringtone, now saved as WMA in the same directory is accepted. The MP3 still is shown but cannot be permanently selected. Nevertheless this mp3 file can be played using standard media player.
I give up, still thinking that I destroyed a registry-entry or something similar...

I installed SPB MS 3.5, and then went to assign varies tones to contacts. When I did that, the only thing that played, even after the selection was entered, was the general ringtone I had earlier set. However, when I got a call from the ring-specific contact, the correct ringtone played. So, I thought I had this same problem but it seems to have corrected itself I guess.

Just for your information.... I've got many mp3 ringtones in the /My Documents/My Ringtones folder.. and they're all accessible to TF3D per-user ringtone selection..
don't have any real suggestions for you.. just informing that mine work fine..
VzW - TP2

I'm having a similar problem.
I upgraded the rom yesterday from 6.1 to 6.5 (HTC official) and restored two mp3 files I used in the earlier version.
Both files are in the right place, "\My Documents\My Ringtones", but I can only select them as ringtones.
One of the files I used as my email tone but it now doesn't appear in the drop-down list of tunes for "notifications" (only in the ringtone list) which it did in 6.1.
Any ideas?

Putting files in My Ringtones will not work for Notifications, even on older OS such as wm 6.1 and 6.0.
If you want to use the media for notifications, try putting them in the following exact locations:
My Device\Windows
My Device\My Documents
My Device\Application Data\Microsoft\Sounds
My Device\Storage Card
My Device\Storage Card\My Documents
The following locations are for wm 6.0 and 6.1; I haven't upgraded to wm 6.5 yet, so it may differ on the new OS.
UPDATE: just tested padertov's 24CTU file and it works as my SMS notification on my Pro2 by saving it as My Device\Storage Card\24 hours CTU.mp3

Thanks for that.

My solution
I was having the same problem. My mp3 ringtones were working but then stopped. I used total commander to delete the .mp3 file association. I then added it back. My mp3s are now assignable again. I put them under My documents\My ringtones folder.

Sorry not working
I've tried what you say,
deleting association with total commander, soft reset, but nothing to do, my HD2 does not want to assign an mp3 for ringtone.
I think it could be a conflict with a soft, but I can't see which one.
Hope someone will be able to find a solution
Franky

Did you add the file association? I set mine back to media player.

Working
Okay,
Now, that's working again.
I associated my mp3 with S2P and that's all !
I can't understand why this happen, but thanks for this !!!
See you,
Franky

Resco Photo Manager 7.00 released

After long period of testing the beta versions, we are now officially releasing the new Resco Photo Manager 7.00.
Resco Photo Manager is a favorite image viewing program with features far beyond standards of the classic built-in viewer. Users gain functions of complete image management in a modern looking and easy to handle application. Intuitive way of work, outrageous effects and many slideshow and edit features move other image viewing programs to the second line.
Since the last version, the application received lots of graphical and functional changes. The old fashioned appearance has been replaced by modern looking graphics and the overall concept has been modified to make work with the program even more intuitive and effective. Support for the most favorite social networks was added.
Main changes are:
WM 6.5 registration fixed
Touch friendly user interface
User interface is in new graphic
Add GPS position to any image and make a diary of your trip
Locate geo-tagged image on map (using Google Maps)
Different skins available
Letter & date navigation bar
Folder content preview
Rotation , navigation and zoom gestures
Double tap image to quickly view detail in original size
GUI animations
Support of G-sensor
Convert image to JPG, PNG and BMP
Text notes can be saved into EXIF
Upload to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Picasa supported
Upload image with comment and GPS location
You can download the installation file from the Download section on the Resco Photo Manager Homepage

Great app

yep !!! the best so far

mhhh the beta 6 was better, when i load a picture, i must waiting to see the next picture, its verry buggy on my 6.5

When selecting files and using the action to email. Is there a way to specify which email account that is used to send? Everytime I try to email a file it opens the email program and attaches the files but it defaults to an email account that I do not want to use and I cannot figure out how to change it.
Any suggestions?

I loved the beta because it was fast on my previous phone, but on the HD2 it doesn't use multitouch
Since the Pinch&Zoom messages are known, it would be lovely to enable this on Photo Manager. Multitouch rotation would be nice as well

TrYde said:
I loved the beta because it was fast on my previous phone, but on the HD2 it doesn't use multitouch
Since the Pinch&Zoom messages are known, it would be lovely to enable this on Photo Manager. Multitouch rotation would be nice as well
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already taken into account by resco
check out there http://www.resco.net/forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=29057

Does anyone wish to share a cab or exe of the beta please?

windows folder
I can´t see pictures in windows.Is it just me or it happens to everyone?

TTJB said:
Does anyone wish to share a cab or exe of the beta please?
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Yep, I'll hook you up..
http://www.resco.net/company/press/releases/2009-12-02.htm

Has anybody try sending image via bluetooth??
It didn't work... Why???

ycyclops said:
Has anybody try sending image via bluetooth??
It didn't work... Why???
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Let me guess, a phone with the Widcomm Bluetooth stack.. Like the Touch Pro 2.
As for me, this program worked great last night, but I went to load it today to look up where a conference room was at work and it went SLOW AS BALLS. I eventually just killed it and launched 6.33. Sigh..

Very good app! Only issue I have: I can't change the home background. I receive the message that the home background was changed but actually nothing has happened. I still see the old one. I can change the background with the WM standard picture viewer so I doubt it's an issue with my system settings. I'm using HTC Touch Diamond 2 with a custom 6.5.3 ROM.

Its a new version 7.02 out,multitouch support!!!!allready purchased for my hd2!! The best app so far