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NEED HELP for adding own tabs to manila!

Hi guys,
HTC uses Lua (opensoure programming language) to implement thinks like contacts, weather, etc. to each tab of touchflo3d.
I tried to decompile those scripts with LuaDC and LuaDEC but both decompilers won't work with the htc-files.
Then I tried to code my own script. Just printing 'hello world'.... and I add it to the home-tab like this:
Code:
<Page Order="0" Name="home.page" PackageName="HTC" Default="true" Title="[[IDS_HOMETITLE]]" [B]ExternalScriptPath="myfile.luac"[/B]>
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\home.mode9?testParam=1" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_Off" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_On" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_Preview" />
</Page>
But after this, manila won't start.
So we have to figure out, how the script files have to look like!
If we got it, then we are able to add own tabs with own functionality to manila like today-plugins for windows mobile!

Try a simpler approach.
Start with just adding a empty tab.

No, that is not so import...

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Hi!
i'm really interested in adding own tabs! So have you been able to get one step further?
regards

I too am interested in being able to have tabs added, I personally would like a calendar tab.

Nighthawk said:
I too am interested in being able to have tabs added, I personally would like a calendar tab.
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meanwhile you can use second today + spb diary

I would love to change the Music tab to launch Slide2Play instead of the standard music ap. Any one have any ideas?
Jules

Did you guys find a solution to these issues?
Adding tabs
Changing the functionality of an existing tab
Thanks.

hom edit my png files and ad my windows folder so it works?
Same to mee.I want change in my touchflo 3d,,,bu pictures are somekind of nuber filef hom edit my png files and ad my windows folder so it works?????

Windows Mobile Lock Keypad Function

I'm looking for the code, dll, or application location that locks the keypad on wm phones. I'm looking to map one of my keys to lock the keypad whenever pressed. I thought the lock functionality on wm phones was an application but tons of searching turned nothing up.
Specifically, I have a t-mobile dash (htc s620) and want to map my t-zones key to lock my phone by editing the \Windows\short_IE.lnk file which controls the key's mapping

lock app
im looking for that too did you find it?
the closest i got was this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446689
keep looking

Function said:
I'm looking for the code, dll, or application location that locks the keypad on wm phones. I'm looking to map one of my keys to lock the keypad whenever pressed. I thought the lock functionality on wm phones was an application but tons of searching turned nothing up.
Specifically, I have a t-mobile dash (htc s620) and want to map my t-zones key to lock my phone by editing the \Windows\short_IE.lnk file which controls the key's mapping
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Hey, you can use the star key and it will lock your phone. Also holding the end call key will lock your phone. Additionally if you want to download the new 3volution ROM by Ookba on the Dash/Excalibur forum it comes with a built in keylock that locks the keypad after 10 seconds of inactivity. If you come post over in the Dash forum I'll hunt you down an app to solve whatever problem you have.

I figured out how to do this:
1) Find the DeviceLock.exe in windows/
2) Tap and hold on the EXE file, and select Copy from the context menu that popped up.
3) Navigate to Windows\Start Menu and you will see your current start menu programs in that folder. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the list and tap and hold in white space (a blank part of the screen below all other programs), then choose Paste Shortcut. This will place a shortcut in your start menu. You can then rename the shortcut to whatever you choose.
Then you can go an modify the button mappings in settings and select the new shortcut you created in the start menu and you're done.

goosed said:
I figured out how to do this:
1) Find the DeviceLock.exe in windows/
2) Tap and hold on the EXE file, and select Copy from the context menu that popped up.
3) Navigate to Windows\Start Menu and you will see your current start menu programs in that folder. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the list and tap and hold in white space (a blank part of the screen below all other programs), then choose Paste Shortcut. This will place a shortcut in your start menu. You can then rename the shortcut to whatever you choose.
Then you can go an modify the button mappings in settings and select the new shortcut you created in the start menu and you're done.
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In WM6.0 Pro I didn't had the DeviceLock.exe on windows folder. so I had to use the cab above.
Still I don't get it why in a Samsung Omnia with WM6.1 you can lock the keyboard by pressing for 2 seconds the end call button and on HTC P3600 with WM6.0 the end call button doesn't do that.

[UPDATED] Nocky Hide TF3D Icons

I have created a way to control the icons in TF3D.
Using my tips below you can choose to show or hide each individual icon state.
The icon states are:
"icon_normal" (_Off) - This is the icon in the bottom curtain in TF3D when not selected by the slider
"icon_selected" (_On) - This is the icon in the bottom curtain in TF3D when selected by the slider
"icon_preview" (_Preview) - This is the icon in the middle of the screen in TF3D when tab selected by the slider
Installation instructions:
1. Turn TouchFLO 3D off (Settings/Today/Items)
2. Copy all 4 *_manila files from "Nocky TF3D Icon Control.zip" file to a temp location on your device such as Storage Card or My Documents
3. Use a file manager program like Resco Explorer or Total Commander to move the files from your temp location to the
device Windows folder (These are all extra _manila files, so NO ORIGINAL _MANILA FILES WILL BE OVERWRITTEN)
4. Edit tab entry’s in 26948339_manila (it can be found in \windows\ dir and edited with any text editor):
Below is an example of the original entry for the Email Tab:
<Page Order="3" Name="email.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="Email">
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\email.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Email_Off" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Email_On" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Email_Preview" />
</Page>
Below I have set all icons to be hidden (Why you would do this I don't know!!):
<Page Order="3" Name="email.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="Email">
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\email.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\nockyicon.mode9" Component="Nocky_Off" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\nockyicon.mode9" Component="Nocky_On" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\nockyicon.mode9" Component="Nocky_Preview" />
</Page>
You can mix and match whatever combination you like.... In the below example I have only hidden the icon for selected:
<Page Order="3" Name="email.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="Email">
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\email.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Email_Off" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\nockyicon.mode9" Component="Nocky_On" />
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Email_Preview" />
If you want to hide an icon on any tab, just change the Mode9Path= to "HTC\nockyicon.mode9" and Component= to one of the following:
"icon_normal" (_Off) - "Nocky_Off"
"icon_selected" (_On) - "Nocky_On"
"icon_preview" (_Preview) - "Nocky_Preview"
5. Turn TouchFlo 3D back on
6. Enjoy
I have attached some screen shots as examples....
Pic 1 shows all icons on....
Pic 2 shows all "selected" icons off (a cleaner look)
Pic 3 shows all "normal" icons off (a very clean look.... you can still tap where the icon would be to directly select a tab.... takes a while to get used to but I like the clean look this gives)
I have not bothered with a picture showing the preview icons off as the text still comes up on the screen and it looks strange without the icon....
ADVANTAGE - The advantage of controlling icons this way is that when more tabs get developed, you don't have to keep replacing the new tab icons with clear ones to hide them (mainly to stop overlap when using a clear slider).... Just edit the manila entry for the new tab (as shown above) to hide the icons you don't want to see....
Cheers....
Nocky

nocky said:
I have created a way to control the icons in TF3D.
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Cheers....
Nocky
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This sounds interesting - but I'm not sure I completely understand what your explaining... Could you upload a screen shot hiding the unselected icons? Is there just empty space then?

MAMeingast - I have edited the original post to attach some more pics, and clarify some of the instructions....
Cheers....
Nocky....

Hi Nocky, sorry I can't tell from this; does this functionality allow you to change what the bottom tabs are mapped to? That is a function that I am looking for.

Can you tell me how do you know what name give to your new file _manila? Thanks.

nocky said:
MAMeingast - I have edited the original post to attach some more pics, and clarify some of the instructions....
Cheers....
Nocky....
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Looks very nice - especially the third version looks sleek! But probably takes some getting used to as you have already mentioned...
Am I right assuming this probably won't work on Dutty's V3 with the new manila for the same reasons we're still figuring out for your other manila mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506852)?

You know what they say when we "assume" something.... It makes an a$$ out of us all!!....
So long as 26948339_manila is still the xml that controls basic manila tab functions, then you will be fine as the rest of the files in my zip are additional custom manila files created by me (sounds more exciting than it actually is!!).
Try it for yourself.... It is a bit of work to make the changes in 26948339_manila to point to nockyicon.mode9 and Nocky_Off but I think the look is worth it....
You could allways just change the first few tabs and try it to make sure it works....
Be careful to get everything right in 26948339_manila otherwise you will get the dreaded Starting TouchFlo.... Tap Here To Start Touch Flo.... Starting Touch Flo.... Tap Here.... etc
Cheers....
Chris....
P.S. I wish I had more time.... I could probably play with this stuff 24hrs a day.... (much to my wifes disgust!!)....

JimLin & lucarp78 - I will reply to you both in detail by the end of the weekend.... Been a long week and I need rest!!
Cheers....
Nocky....

nocky said:
JimLin & lucarp78 - I will reply to you both in detail by the end of the weekend.... Been a long week and I need rest!!
Cheers....
Nocky....
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Hi, News about?

lucarp78 said:
Hi, News about?
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I guess he's pretty busy right now... I was helping him with his other mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506852) to make it work with the new manila and I haven't heard from him for a few days... I guess we're gonna have to be patient!

News???????????

Removing the "phone" and "camera" button on home screen

I was wondering is it would be possible to remove the "phone" and "camera" button on the bottom of the home screen on my TP2, actually replacing those would be better ?
Thanx

Lots of threads about this. Search is your friend! Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551145&highlight=change+softkeys
Gordon

Have you searched?
Softkey & reassign would brought you to this link:
Edit Registry below, you can modify first page of TF3D Soft Key. I don't know about other page yet.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PocketInformant.exe"
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
(Credits go to sudsboy)
(Crosspost with Gordon, I've searched too long )

Use Advanced Config 3.3
It has the option under Menu/More options/Key mapping
You will need .net 3.5 installed to make this work tho

Thanx Jimllfixit, it's much less complicated than starting to play in the registry.

[REQ] Start Butten in WM6.1 -> Programs

hey dear community
i am desperately looking for a cab that allows me to do the following:
in windows mobile 6.1, when pressing the start button, it brings up the old ugly start menu. however, dutty cooked a rom where pressing the start buttion gave u a programm list, like the one in manila 2.1.
the orginial manila programs tab has, so it seems, been taken out of the manila and glued at the start menu button.
anybody know if this can be done using a cab or somethink?
that would be great! many thanks in advance

I'm also interested in this kind of software...
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I believe you are talking about the manila start menu. Try the attached cab.

MOD EDIT - Moved to Touch HD Themes and Apps