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RollR Discussion

I'm starting to get used to this new trackball (RollR), but it is definitely different than normal cursor pads on most devices.
It's OK outside of gameplay. I tried the new Raging Thunder racing game on my P3300, and while it plays just fine performance-wise, the RollR ball is much too sensitive to be used for this game.
I also find it a bit more difficult to scroll in PIE with the new trackball and outside clockwise/counterclockwise scroller.
How does everyone else feel about this new feature?

I feel like I could get used to it, but you dont need to use the mouse all the time. Does anyone know of a way to attach the mouse toggle program to a hardware button.

for me at the beggining the feel was not very good but when i used to it i think now is a very good suprise.i can do all the works just in one hand very easy even serfing internet
another thing that is excellent for me is the wifi connecting distance.now i can go also to my second floor of my apartment and have internet connection
without a problem and this is something i could not do with my qtek 9000
so far i,m very happy for the device.
*my english is not very good hope you understand me

neptune said:
I feel like I could get used to it, but you dont need to use the mouse all the time. Does anyone know of a way to attach the mouse toggle program to a hardware button.
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Copy the file \Windows\MouseMode.exe and paste a shortcut in the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Then go to Start - Settings - Buttons and set it on a hardware button

I'm definitely getting used to it after almost a week. Game playing is still a challenge with the sensitivity of this ball compared to a regular pad, though.

mindk33p3r said:
Copy the file \Windows\MouseMode.exe and paste a shortcut in the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Then go to Start - Settings - Buttons and set it on a hardware button
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Thanks for the suggestion, but is there any way to skip that screen where you have to make an extra click. Its no so much a deal when activating the mouse, only when trying to turn it off.

What do you guys think of the scroll ring, or whatever the chrome part is called?
I really like using it to scroll through all of the messages in my inbox, or when browsing web pages, but it doesn't always work as expected. Some times it scrolls smoothly, and other times it jumps to the next link. Anybody figured this out?

If you go into HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCCPL\Applet8 you can change the value of CmdLine to SETMOUSEMODE and the icon in the cpl will start and stop with one press.

mixmaven said:
If you go into HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCCPL\Applet8 you can change the value of CmdLine to SETMOUSEMODE and the icon in the cpl will start and stop with one press.
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great my friend thanks a lot for that.....
now can you tell me how can we change the size of the cursor and put a smaller one?

To Dinario
I'am using it for 2 days and I agree with you. I don't find the wheel very useful and in fact I only use track ball with is more convenient with its 4 directions.
According to me, the wheel is only design for big jumps, and the trackball is more efficient for small jumps. But maybe in a few days we will take full control of this alien

mixmaven said:
If you go into HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCCPL\Applet8 you can change the value of CmdLine to SETMOUSEMODE and the icon in the cpl will start and stop with one press.
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I did that instead :
- I Created a shortcut "mousemode.lnk" into \windows\start\programs (for my french one it is "\windows\menu demarrer\programmes")
- I edited the shortcut mousemode.lnk as below : "\windows\mousemode.exe" SETMOUSEMODE
Now, I can quickly activate/deactivate the mouse mode by cliking the icon, and I still can edit the mouse settings in the control panel.

I can activate it with one click of the icon, but how do i do the same by clicking a hardware button. I've went into settings/buttons and assigned a key, but when i press it only takes you to the config page where you have check enable.
Has anyone any ideas please?
Thanks,
BPP

I hate exactly the same problem, if someone can help. Thanks

Big Purple Penguin said:
I can activate it with one click of the icon, but how do i do the same by clicking a hardware button. I've went into settings/buttons and assigned a key, but when i press it only takes you to the config page where you have check enable.
Has anyone any ideas please?
Thanks,
BPP
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You must write inside the register
HKLM-software-microsoft-shell-keys
i.e. 40c1 then ab(default)
["\Windows\MouseMode.exe" SETMOUSEMODE] without the []

What registry program is used to do this?
mixmaven said:
If you go into HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCCPL\Applet8 you can change the value of CmdLine to SETMOUSEMODE and the icon in the cpl will start and stop with one press.
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What registry program is used to do this?

str8upn2 said:
What registry program is used to do this?
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resco explorer
resco registry

Anyone knows how i can set rollr sensibility in "d-pad mode"?

does anybody know how to disable rollr on HTC P3300 by registry trick? I have some problems with it - sometimes it becomes mad and starts to scrolling the screen even when I am not touching it. It is absolutely impossible for me. Any help appreciated.

I thought I should share how I make use of the ring and the ball.
The wheel basically moves the highlighting position up and down on the screen (there is no left and right movement). When the mouse cursor is enabled, pressing the ball will mean pressing the location where the mouse pointer is pointing (not where highlighted). Hence, I am using a button-mapping software (AEBPlus) to get the benefits of both world:
- OK button becomes "enter"
- long pressing OK button becomes "close application"
- right softkey button becomes "move cursor to right"
- left softkey button becomes "move cursor to left"
- media key single press becomes left softkey
- comm manager key single press becomes right softkey
And, I have the mouse cursor always enabled. Generally moving the highlighting position by the wheel is easier than the mouse.
Hence, with this setup, I use the wheel most of the time to move the highlighting position to where I want and then I press the OK button to select it. When typing text, I use the right/left button to move around the typing position for editing, deletion, etc. I will use the mouse to point to those location where highlight can't go to, for instance, the input pad, or those icons at the top task bar ...
Therefore, it is now almost one-handed operation and I hardly need the stylus.

Cursor colours?
Anyone know how to change the colour/size of the arrow?

MobileMagic: G-Enabled, Button mapper and more - Beta available

Further development will be done on the HD2:
MobileMagic for HD2
Obviously Touch HD and other HTC will be still supported!
MobileMagic is supposed to make your life with your HTC easier.
in the following I try to provide a quick overview what the
software can do:
In general it activates automatic G rotation for any app!
Buttons and Events that can be assigned to actions:
Rotation of your device triggers special actions
(Eg FaceDown turns screen of)
Stylus In
Stylus Out
Power button (short)
Power button (long)
Volume Up (1 to 3 time)
Volume Down (1 to 3 times)
Take Call (1 to 3 times)
Home -> Not supported yet
Backspace (1 to 3 times)
Hang Up (1 to 3 times)
GPS Fix Found
GPS Fix Lost
Portrait During Call -> Not supported yet
No Portrait During Call -> Not supported yet
Actions that can be assigned:
Start Application
Play Sound
Save window info -> Not supported yet
Screen On
Screen Off
Screen Toggle
DenyRotate (this is in particular for App rules see below)
Rotate Potrait
Rotate RevPotrait
Rotate Landscape
Rotate RevLandscape
Lock Screen
Soft Reset
Hard Reset
Show MobileMagic
Hide MobileMagic
Power Off
Show Home
Show Dial
Vol Up
Vol Down
DPad Left
DPad Right
DPad Up
DPad Down
LightUp
LightDown
GPS On
GPS Off
BT Off
BT On
BT Discoverable
BT Toogle (On)
BT Toogle (Disc)
Wifi On,Off,Toggle
Phone On, Off, Toggle
Activate Stay On
Deactivate Stay On
App Rules:
This are rules that deactivate rotation for specific apps or
force them to a particular rotation.
Be aware of that only DenyRotate, Rotate Potrait, Rotate RevPotrait, Rotate Landscape
Rotate RevLandscape are considered as valid rules.
So as of right now you cannot assign playing a sound when a certain app opens.
Seperate app profiles:
For using the seperate app profiles do the following:
1. Create App rule for the application you target
2. Select "Seperate Profile for App"
3. Save App rule
4. Select profile and edit
Options:
AutoStart MobileMagic
Start hidden
Stay On
Speed/Cache optimizer
GPS
GPS while power off
How to install:
You need to install .NET compact framework 3.5
Afterwards you can just copy the contents of the attached ZIP
onto your device.
Be aware of that many options only get active after you explicitly exit
MobileMagic and you restart it.
Public beta is available now!
Please be advised: You use this software at your own risk.
I deny any responsibility or liability.
v 0.9.9.25p features:
Solved "not supported dialog" issue.
Solved "Start hidden" issues.
It should work now for all devices.
v 0.9.9.2 features:
Little fix for "Close Active Application"
Should not kill apps anymore that it is not suposed to.
v 0.9.9.1 features:
Action "Close Active Application" added
Allowing to use some additional actions on WindowEvents/AppRules
which before were only available for button assignment.
(This is still limited since you can only choose actions, but you
cannot configure parameters)
v 0.9.9.01 features:
Fix for AppRule

please sign me in

Awesome!
Please do also consider an option to use the G-Sensor as D-Pad like GController (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=429569).
That would make it possible to use any app and play any game with the G-Sensor, which, IMHO, would be really awesome!

Good to see people working on apps.
Thanks and good luck!!

Count me in please.

I won't mind testing as well once i get my phone

maati said:
Awesome!
Please do also consider an option to use the G-Sensor as D-Pad like GController (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=429569).
That would make it possible to use any app and play any game with the G-Sensor, which, IMHO, would be really awesome!
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Yes, that would be a much better solution than mapping buttons as d-pad substitute.

Happy if I can help you.

Count me in!

count me in too

Since this is my business device I can't afford to risk problems. But I'm posting in support of your app!
That would be GREAT. In particular, I hate that the volume keys work even after the screen is locked. It would be great to remap them (to nothing)...
A softkey (command line parameter) to power off/reset/standby would be nice.
Thanks!

good
please sign me in
regard
ciao

you can count me in also.No probs to do testing

Beta phase starting
For all who want to participate in the first beta test.
Please send an email to [email protected].
I will reply with the current version of the software,

additional idea:
pick up a phone call by "shaking"
switch on / switch of by turning (front to rear / rear to front)
and... maybe more

First post updated.

Interesante aplicacion, esperando impaciemte para probarlo

Sounds great !
Would like to test it for you.

I got some feedback from the first beta testers.
Thanks for that!
In a couple of days I plan to release a public beta which
is taking care of some of the issues reported +
a couple of new features...
Stay tuned...

Background for all Tabs
Any chance of creating a Background for all Tabs option to browse for a file and changes the background picture for the tabs?
Happy to test too...

[Q] No dedicated shortcut buttons for Browser/Launcher/Phone in Froyo

Has anyone else found that they don't have the three dedicated buttons on the bottom of the home page for Browser, Launcher and Phone, as was advertised in the Froyo features?
Mine still has the normal "Up arrow" on the left that goes to All Apps, the big "Phone" button in the middle, and the "+" button on the right to add an object to the home page (all exactly the same as in 2.1).
Is it just me, or is this the case with everyone? Can we get the new buttons? If so, how?

[Q] Does the Xoom BT keyboard work on AOSP ROMS?

Just wondering if anyone has tried the Xoom BT keyboard on any of the AOSP ROMs? Specifically, do all or any of the Android shortcut keys work? Or would I be better off spending less money on a generic Windows BT Keyboard?
Here is the KB I am referring to...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/MOTOROLA-89451N/15779800

I guess I'll answer my own question, more to provide information for others. I went to Fry's today and picked up one of these keyboards and was very happy to see it working with Decks Gingerbread ROM. There are some hotkeys not working right, but for the most part this this is awesome. A co-worker went with me and bought one for his Xoom and it works great on that as well! Here is a list of things that aren't working (so far).
- Menu button does not bring up the menu (but fn + F1 does).
- Things get weird in landscape mode:
-- Left/Right arrows perform Up/Down operation and Up/Down arrows perform Left/Right operations.
- Hot key for launching Google Music App (when it's set as default) fc's every time (but app does launch manually).
- When in the browser, you have to use the Search button to type in a URL (there is no way to navigate or arrow to the URL entry box).
- Seems to work much better in portrait mode.
- Have to use arrows to navigate from text box to text box, the tab key does not tab like it does in Windows.
I would love to see an app that would allow you to remap the keys, but haven't found anything in the market for this. If you know of something that would help in this regard, please post a reply.
I previously connected a Dell BT Mouse and got that working perfectly, so I can't wait to get home and use the mouse and the KB together. I am also going to try out the HDMI mirroring and see how well this will preform as a stand alone console. If any one is interested in the outcome, reply to this thread. Otherwise I'll just let it die off slowly...

Gemini Keyboard Shortcuts

Got my Gemini on Saturday and just working my way around it.
Was looking at shortcuts for the Gemini Keyboard and found the documentation, however all shortcuts are a combination of a key labelled ? (magnifying glass) plus another key.
For the life of me I cannot find the key that is supposed to be the magnifying glass.
Anyone know which key this is supposed to be
Thanks in advance

larah said:
Got my Gemini on Saturday and just working my way around it.
Was looking at shortcuts for the Gemini Keyboard and found the documentation, however all shortcuts are a combination of a key labelled (magnifying glass) plus another key.
For the life of me I cannot find the key that is supposed to be the magnifying glass.
Anyone know which key this is supposed to be
Thanks in advance
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I think those docs are for generic android with a keyboard; google has been pushing putting a "search" key directly onto keyboards.
The gemini shortcuts are mostly the "Fn" key plus another, which should be labelled. e.g. on mine (UK kbd):
ESC: "back" key, or hold down for "Power"
Fn+ESC: "power"
Fn+D: Android "home" key (desktop, not to be confused with traditional editing "home" key)
Fn+A: Android "recent" key (App switcher)
Alt+Tab: App switcher (standard android binding)
Fn+C: Volume down
Fn+V: Volume up
Fn+B: Brightness down
Fn+N: Brightness up
Fn+Alt: Phone app
Fn+Del: Settings
Fn+T: Mute microphone
Fn+R: Screenshot
etc.

Hope I am not hijacking this thread, but continued question about Fn usage
How does one get all the "strange" characters from the keyboard?
By strange, I mean stuff like "{}[]`/" and similar ones.
From the keyboard looks (symbols imprinted at the bottom of the key) I assumed its a combo of Fn+symbol, but it doesn't work.
I am using US keyboard layout and set to use Gemini keyboard as input method.

matrix200200 said:
How does one get all the "strange" characters from the keyboard?
By strange, I mean stuff like "{}[]`/" and similar ones.
From the keyboard looks (symbols imprinted at the bottom of the key) I assumed its a combo of Fn+symbol, but it doesn't work.
I am using US keyboard layout and set to use Gemini keyboard as input method.
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Did you figure this out? I'm trying to find that out now too.

It is [Fn] +'/ ' to bring up the symbols keyboard and you can select them from there. {}[]℅™®©¥¢√π∆~ etc...

Function key
Veritas06 said:
Did you figure this out? I'm trying to find that out now too.
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When you use the Gemini Keyboard app to configure the Gemini US English layout there is actually one more step it seems. Once you've gone through the setup you should receive a notification to configure your keyboard. Select this and select the Gemini keyboard and you will be good to go. I ignored the notification for a while, believing it was prompting me to go through the setup process again but that was not the case.
Hope this helps.