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Chome Configurator Panel Icons Tutorial

Hello xda's, altough I'm not that technically savvy, I managed to learn how to create and manage icons to use in creating Chome Configs panels. Thanks to some xda members like Stylez and Nrg for their help so here it goes, and please correct me if I'm wrong.
Find your icon, I like using the icons from www.iconspedia.com, their icons are hardcore and of course hi-res.
The icon size is 22x22 with the highest dpi you can manage. To resize the icons I use Paint.Net(Stlyez ) this program is so ridiculously simple its not even funny, just play with it for a minute and you'll have your icon outputted in no time at all.
Icon Name (like the say, "don't know why it is, it just is" lol)
To have some common factor I use the name Chome in my icons that will be used in my panels ie.
chome_gps_sat_active.png
chome_gps_desat_inactive.png
or you can just name it - icon_sat_active.png and icon_desat_inactive.png but again notice the common factor
I don't know why its sat_active.png and desat_inactive.png but all the icons have to end in that format. Once you have your icons launch Chome Config and create your panel ie. Gps, once you see it go inside and create your 1st page, at the top it says:
Panel Icons:
here you'll follow the aforementioned format including the path of the icons like so:
\Windows\chome_gps_sat_active.png;\Windows\chome_gps_desat_inactive.pg
I highlighted the ";" so you don't forget, if you mess up the icon name or path, you'll end up seeing a red icon with an "x" in the middle, alerting you that something is wrong
The active icon is the icon that will show up when you select that panel and the inactive icon is the icon that will show up when you are not in that panel. If you put the both icons the same, then common sense dictates that the panel will use only one icon for inactive and active views, a lot folks like to have inactive and active icons just to show a little contrast but the choice is strictly yours, and that's why I think this is such a great piece of software, its so configurable yet simple to use once you get the basics. Below are a couple of my icons I used for my Gps panel that holds the following apps: Garmin, Google Maps, Live Search. The little color icon is my active and the bw is my inactive and the original, so you're able to compare the scaled down versions
Well I hope this helps someone and again if some of the more technical members can add some more knowledge, please comment

Good post man, looks like it took some time to do this... So lets keep this post up in order for people to see it and not start new threads asking questions on this topic...

Re: Setting Up Panels
To carry on the subject here is how to set up your CMYApplication the same goes for all panels.
Here is what it look like:
I have set up Opera Mobile
The Red arrow is the name of panel when condensed "not on the panel"
The Blue is the name shown on the top of panel when expanded
The Green is the location of the .exe "program want to open"
The Purple is the location of the picture .png "i place mine on storage card in a folder called PNG"
You may find that page 2 doesn't show as i think there is a bug i have had it on both ROMs hide the page and make a new one to get 20 pages for 20 programs
Hope this helps.

Excellent guys !

stylez said:
To carry on the subject here is how to set up your CMYApplication the same goes for all panels.
Here is what it look like:
I have set up Opera Mobile
The Red arrow is the name of panel when condensed "not on the panel"
The Blue is the name shown on the top of panel when expanded
The Green is the location of the .exe "program want to open"
The Purple is the location of the picture .png "i place mine on storage card in a folder called PNG"
You may find that page 2 doesn't show as i think there is a bug i have had it on both ROMs hide the page and make a new one to get 20 pages for 20 programs
Hope this helps.
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Nice post man... I like the picture tutorial

Re: Making Panel
Here is a video of me making an Office panel please do not copy my location of the .exe's as they will be different.
But this will show you how to make your own panels
Hope it helps.
YouTube:

stylez said:
Here is a video of me making an Office panel please do not copy my location of the .exe's as they will be different.
But this will show you how to make your own panels
Hope it helps.
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Looks nice man for sure

jdoggraz said:
Looks nice man for sure
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I try my best lol just on the up to my Tube, then will post link saves people having to download shame that can embed vids on here, or can we?

I did some searching around, but I couldn't find an answer. Has anyone indexed these panel icons, and the reference numbers for the default? I'm trying to find a panel icon for the myfaves in black and white, so that I can add it to my quick dialer panel. Any thoughts?

stellarvelocity said:
I did some searching around, but I couldn't find an answer. Has anyone indexed these panel icons, and the reference numbers for the default? I'm trying to find a panel icon for the myfaves in black and white, so that I can add it to my quick dialer panel. Any thoughts?
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There you go.

This is such a good post lol I use it still lol as I tend to keep forgetting 1 or 2 steps...

lol, stylez did a great a job on the video, we should have more of these, how about one for featherweather2, any takers

Nice work I somehow managed to not comment a long while back. I figured some of this out thru trial and error but some of the tutorial actually helps me tinker even more if I want too. It just sucks that one must redo all of it again with a simple flash...

pfunkside said:
Nice work I somehow managed to not comment a long while back. I figured some of this out thru trial and error but some of the tutorial actually helps me tinker even more if I want too. It just sucks that one must redo all of it again with a simple flash...
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Thanks.
There must be more we can do through walk through edit.cpr? I got a how to change the panel with PE which i could upload but maybe we need a thread deicated to it all?
Blackjack2 you could change the title to something else like Video & Picture tutorials?
Just a thought...

I feel dumb but is there any docs on how to use Chome I cannot seem to figure it out and I don't want to mess anything up.
Thanks!

You're looking at one buddy, just ask and we'll tell you.

This was very helpful, as I was sort of lost. I had the right idea, but some things weren't totally right until the picture tutorial that stylez put together. Thanks so much.

Great job to both of you.
I added a link to this thread in the original CHome Configurator thread.

Opera on panel
Hello,
Ive been trying to add favorites from opera to a panel, is there a tutorial somewhere how to do this ?
I actually have not been able to add Opera mini to a panel but I think this is how I installed Opera mini..I went to mini.opera.com and installed it but to access the application I have to go to start/java/launch opera.. I can find opera in the application list if I use the template for apps in ChromeConfig and it does add it to a panel it just doesnt work lol
So if anyone knows how to get either of those to work would be awesome.
Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot for your tutorials but I am still not able to get my icons to show up. The icons on the top bar(_sat_active.png and _desat_inactive.png) show up just fine but it is the individual icons that dont show. This is the case for both my applications as well as my contacts. Any suggestions?

Any nice icon for Top bar (only tabs that in line with start menu icon)?

Hi guys, I'm looking for some nice icon replacements for Top bar icons(only tabs that in line with start menu icon), cos I found the original set is the way too drab, and I'd like have something simple but colourful. since I can't make one on my own, if there is anyone got nice cabs, please share with me~~

Try this link dude.
This is a link to Mallmans top bar.
You need to install Sdkcerts.cab first, then the top bar. Links are in order:
Sdkcerts: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130527&d=1226888387
Mallman's Coloured topbar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130465&d=1226877598
Alternatively check the forum, this is where I got the link to Mallmans Topbar, but there are a number of others who have posted their own. You just need to choose the one you like best: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445497

lynne02191 said:
Hi guys, I'm looking for some nice icon replacements for Top bar icons(only tabs that in line with start menu icon), cos I found the original set is the way too drab, and I'd like have something simple but colourful. since I can't make one on my own, if there is anyone got nice cabs, please share with me~~
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Look at these threads, there are several to choose from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468174&highlight=taskbar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=460309&highlight=taskbar
Also, if you search, you will see lots of threads on this topic.

djcowper said:
This is a link to Mallmans top bar.
You need to install Sdkcerts.cab first, then the top bar. Links are in order:
Sdkcerts: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130527&d=1226888387
Mallman's Coloured topbar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130465&d=1226877598
Alternatively check the forum, this is where I got the link to Mallmans Topbar, but there are a number of others who have posted their own. You just need to choose the one you like best: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445497
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Thanks mate, I'll try it tonight

sk806 said:
Look at these threads, there are several to choose from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468174&highlight=taskbar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=460309&highlight=taskbar
Also, if you search, you will see lots of threads on this topic.
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I'll figure it out tonight, thanks

[Q] A Few Themeing Questions

Hello GUIse,
I am sort of new to theme porting, I have ported 2 themes from the SGS (Gingerbread Theme & Black Android Theme by Pele) the Gingerbread Theme ported fine with no issues, on the other hand, the Black Android Theme went across fine but there was an issue with the notification area, the "clear" button to clear all notifications has gone the incorrect colour (The button itself not the text) I was wondering, where is this button based so I can change the colour?
I presumed it was on Framework-res.apk but found nothing.
I heard you have to edit the XML settings but was unsure which XML it was as there are plenty.
Second Question: What program do you use to edit XML files? I used notepad and it came up with mumbo jumbo.
Thanks in advance, I appreciate any help.

Everyone has to start somewhere, but if you do please show some self-initiative and search a bit for yourself. There are tons of topics on how to start on advanced themeing. Here's one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814

To answer your second question, you can use notepad++ although i use UltraEdit.
Notepad may work but you have to decompile the apk to view the xml correctly (you may already know this). As far as the clear button goes, ive done this before ages ago but cant remember, ill try and dig out the info unless someone gets there first.
I can tell you where to find one thing thats totally unrelated but you could use it as a test : to change the volume bar you have to edit progress_horizontal.xml which is within framework-res.apk/res/drawable/
Hope some of this helps.

cTrox said:
Everyone has to start somewhere, but if you do please show some self-initiative and search a bit for yourself. There are tons of topics on how to start on advanced themeing. Here's one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
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Just so you know, I did try search initially but obviously not hard enough. I wouldn't of posted anything if I didn't know what to look for.
Thanks for linking me to that thread.

Creating Icons

Hello
Could anyone write me a quick overview of creating icons for the HTC Desire.
I have looked, and searched ( Which seems to search google and not the site), as much as I can through the forum. I am a artist and would like to create a few icons packs, as I own this phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
B2k_ru

It depends on what ROM are you using.. If your running LauncherPRO,GOlaucher or ADWlauncher/X then its very easy to create some icons. If your artist like you mentioned, then create some in Gimp/Photoshop, save it as .png, and transfer them into your phone. Then you must find setting in your laucher to change the icon image from your SDcard. Thats not the science

Hey there, and welcome to the forums.
I've been creating my own icons for quite some time, and I've found that this works the best no matter what launcher are you using.
1. Create your icon, If you're going for the 1x1 then a good resolution would be 128x128. If you want 2x1/1x2 tiles then you need 128x256 or 256x128. You get the idea. Save in .PNG and make sure the parts you want to be transparent are so.
2. Move your icons to your device, if moving a lot of icons, USB is the best but if you just need 1-5 icons transferred then Dropbox is very handy.
3. Download "Desktop VisualizeR". It allows you to create shortcuts with your own icons, with or without label texts.
If you want to change the icons you have on the dock, then it's very launcher-specific. I have LauncherPro, if you click and hold your finger on a dock icon, a menu pops up in which you can change the icon, the app, etc.
If you have any more questions, don't be afraid to ask.
Good luck!

Thank you Rafalema!
That is exactly the information I was after. If I could see the Thanks button I was +1 you, but for some reason I cannot.
However, as I cannot, I would like to say thanks again , I could not find that information for the life of me.
Regards
B2k_ru

The Thanks button appeared after posting, so I have now +1ed you.
Thanks again lol

Thanks!
And when you're done with your icons/icon set make sure to post them in the 'Themes' Section!

[Q] Got any suggestions for this homescreen?

Based on: http://mycolorscreen.com/2013/10/18/google-ui-13/
Screenshots here: https://imgur.com/a/u6yML#2
I'm quite happy with the 'Home' page, and the 'Google' page, but I'm not sure entirely how to go about doing the apps page.
I was thinking of doing it all with zooper widget (like the google page - none of those are actual icons, it's all zooper widget.) in order to position things properly, because the launcher grid doesn't allow actual icons to be placed in appropriate positions.
I need some music controls somewhere too - maybe at the bottom of the google page, or the apps page if I split the rectangle background?
Also, I'm thinking of swapping the position of the top 'navbars' and the bottom searchbar, so that I can have a persistent google search (which only displays on the top with no option to place it on the bottom (Nova Launcher). This would require changing the wallpaper background to have the zooper widget search box as part of the background, with the actual search widget on top of it, unless there's a way to have the search zooper widget act/behave exactly like the google search bar?
I plan to release the files when done if anyone is interested
Lock screen is temporary until I figure out what to do with that - ideas/suggestions?
Thanks in advance guys.

paradoxiumwind said:
I need some music controls somewhere too - maybe at the bottom of the google page, or the apps page if I split the rectangle background?
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With a layout as clean as you have now, I would be concerned that putting in music controls would complicate things unnecessarily. You might consider hiding the music controls using popup widget 2, or something similar. This would allow you to have music controls at the touch of a button, but not persistent (so that if you aren't listening to music they aren't in the way).

Auto popup with important info (short)
Hello,
I have been on this forum for a short moment now. And like to say thank you first for all the help so far. Thank you for your patience too!
You guys and girls have helped me root and customise my phones.
On topic:
I see there is a need to educate users for the right way to post messages. I suggest a kind of popup with the most important rules.
One of the important issues is that the forum is being filled with posts that are not at right place.
Like developer forum where questions are asked. I myself made myself guilty as well. Been thinking how to correct it.
The solution might be as follows:
- Create a popup that shows the most important rules.
- The same popup has a link to the more complete rules page.
- at the end people sign they acknowledge they have read it and understand.
- Then people can press ok
- A new popup shows (based on login). It shows a quiz and will ask questions. If the user does not know, he /she will not get access to
the forum at all!
- All users must complete this test! Not completing equals no access. After completing you will be sure the user knows the rules.
- Extra precausion, or called penalty if a user does something that is not right. No warning given, but the penalty will be given like
unable to login. Let's say 2 days to start with. With a second violation the period is extended to 1 week. Third time 1 month offline.
Forum admin keep the right to freeze a user and put that user onto a blacklist any time. Which means no access any longer.
Perhaps combine that with IP registration.
I don't know about you, but if I really need an answer fast, I would think twice to make big mistakes again and again.
I know the forum is not the quickest in answering, but people do answer, and usually have good answers.
Hope these suggestions are usefull. B.t.w. this website looks really good! :good: But the content that is offered, outmatches the looks
by a million times. The data, tools,apps made by you guys and roms are priceless!
Keep on the good work