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[SKIN] Minimize v1.01

Started by LightMan, October 24, 2003, 06:19:40 AM

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LightMan

October 24, 2003, 06:19:40 AM
Since it still isn't posted here and I got some requests for it, here it is.
Here are some of the features included :
- minimizable to 1 row only (18 pixels)
- when maximized, the main area is only 64 pixels high
- quicklaunch scrolls between TodayPlus buttons and 1 row of shortcut launcher
- clicking on any of the digital clocks will bring the system clock panel (thanks to oguime's tip  )
- 2 city weather feeds
- 2 shorcut launcher pages in the main area
- 5 news feeds
- 9 headlines per each news feed
- change from offline to online rss links by cliking in the site name
- rss details expand by 25 pixels to provide more reading space

I've tested/used this skin quite a bit, so it should be pretty stable, but if anyone using it encounters any issues, please do let me know.

Installation instructions :
- Place the LM_XPSet directory under TodayPlus\Images
- Place the lm_minimize.txt under TodayPlus\Skins
- Place the config.txt in TodayPlus main dir
- Place clock.lnk in TodayPlus main dir

[size=9]-= Ipaq 2215, 1 Gb CF, 512 Mb SD, Crystal Clear case =-[/size]

ya1950

#1
October 24, 2003, 10:09:44 AM
Lightman

I really love this skin. I thought you might like to see what other's can do with it - a very slight modification using glaunch from fishboy (and your icon for handy menu!) Thanks for your hard work and to you and the others here who helped me figure how to modify it.

ya1950

LightMan

#2
October 24, 2003, 10:53:28 AM
Very nice mod ya1950 :)
btw, I've now replaced the "TodayPlus" text with the current battery uptime :D (v0.9.5 only)

I'm making some changes and may release an updated version soon :)

... btw, Juni's excellent skin+theme also helps for eyecandy ;)
[size=9]-= Ipaq 2215, 1 Gb CF, 512 Mb SD, Crystal Clear case =-[/size]

ya1950

#3
October 25, 2003, 12:28:05 PM
I'm going to look at the battery uptime now and cut and paste it. Nice idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with next  :D

ya1950

dhpss

#4
October 25, 2003, 04:10:20 PM
Lightman, In you skin, Timezon shows LOCAL, Amsterdam, Cairo, etc.
I'd like to change the cities. How do I do.
I saw in the config.txt you refer to Timezone. Where Can I find the infos (for each city)? Thanks!

Blazingwolf

#5
October 25, 2003, 04:19:41 PM
Quote from: dhpssLightman, In you skin, Timezon shows LOCAL, Amsterdam, Cairo, etc.
I'd like to change the cities. How do I do.
I saw in the config.txt you refer to Timezone. Where Can I find the infos (for each city)? Thanks!

The timezone reference paper can be found here. It is in the general forum under the sticky thread of reference. Hope this helps.
Toshiba E800 WM2003 SE
Ipaq 3955 WM2003, SD and CF,Pocket Informant
Dell Axim X5 PPC2002 SD and CF (Wife's)

dhpss

#6
October 27, 2003, 09:37:31 AM
Ya1950: I like very much your modification of Lightman skin. Is there anyway you can share yours?

I am intersted in the top part. As far as TodayPlus GLaunch. I applause your effort but I would use a separate free  program called CLaunch instead ( :oops: !), which offers easier user interface (add, order, icon, size, tab, etc.)http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~welic/claunch.html
My today screen with Lightman & CLaunch

fishboy

#7
October 27, 2003, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: dhpssYa1950:
...As far as TodayPlus GLaunch. I applause your effort but I would use a separate free program called CLaunch instead (  !), which offers easier user interface (add, order, icon, size, tab, etc.)

I am sure the the CLaunch is a nice application, but I believe the goal here is to do as much as possible within the TodayPlus plugins, which has the benifit of saving memory and decreasing the number of installed plugins.  The one thing that CLaunch can't do is to be easly shown/hidden as or be swapped with other "pages" of information to save Today screen real estate share.  

This is something that can be done within TodayPlus skins with the proper skin file configuration (albiet a manual one).  By using all the features with TodayPlus, you can create a more integrated look.
Axim X5 Advanced, Windows Mobile 2003

ya1950

#8
October 27, 2003, 12:28:53 PM
dhpss

Yes, I'm aware of claunch. That's why fishboy's launcher appealed to me. I like having as few plugins running as possible. As for the posting the modification I feel kind of funny since a. It's LM's skin and b. I probably messed up something in the code  :oops:

As for the top part I simply modified the code as follows to add the date and time and to refresh the clock every minute:


//region,17,0,-1
region,17,0,60
//offsetadd,0,1
defregion,17,0,0,240,18,2  // DEFINITION OF PAGE 2 REGION


changefont,tahoma,13,b
time,5,0,-1,5,l,"dddd, MMMM d, yyyy "
changefont,tahoma,12,b
time,185,0,-1,5,l,," h:mm tt"

offsetadd,0,18
//offset,offset_-1,offset_-1

Hope this helps,

ya1950

Anonymous

#9
October 27, 2003, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: LightManVery nice mod ya1950 :)
btw, I've now replaced the "TodayPlus" text with the current battery uptime :D (v0.9.5 only)

I'm making some changes and may release an updated version soon :)

... btw, Juni's excellent skin+theme also helps for eyecandy ;)

I'm really looking forward to this update! Nice work already but with the battery uptime, it will be even better!
Keep on going! :wink:

Anonymous

#10
October 27, 2003, 03:47:18 PM
Lightman -

Awesome work.  

One request.  I use "12-hour" time formats on my iPAQ and the little time indicator in brackets next to the refresh button isn't justified.  Basically, the time reads [2:46 PM] and the left side number 2 is unreadable.

You can check it out by changing your PPC format to the 12-hour type.

Thanks again for the great work.

LightMan

#11
October 27, 2003, 06:12:03 PM
Quote from: AnonymousLightman -
One request.  I use "12-hour" time formats on my iPAQ and the little time indicator in brackets next to the refresh button isn't justified.  Basically, the time reads [2:46 PM] and the left side number 2 is unreadable.
You can check it out by changing your PPC format to the 12-hour type.
Thanks again for the great work.

Hmmm I see, I will have that in account when I release the next version ;)
[size=9]-= Ipaq 2215, 1 Gb CF, 512 Mb SD, Crystal Clear case =-[/size]

JS

#12
October 28, 2003, 12:51:44 PM
Quote from: LightMan
Quote from: AnonymousLightman -
One request.  I use "12-hour" time formats on my iPAQ and the little time indicator in brackets next to the refresh button isn't justified.  Basically, the time reads [2:46 PM] and the left side number 2 is unreadable.
You can check it out by changing your PPC format to the 12-hour type.
Thanks again for the great work.

Hmmm I see, I will have that in account when I release the next version ;)

Thanks LM!  I look forward to the update.....
Take care,

JS

iPAQ 5555 (WM2003), 512MB SD, Pocket Informant

alpax

#13
November 04, 2003, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: dhpssMy today screen with Lightman & CLaunch
[...]
Sna3d.JPG

dhpss, can you clarify please how to create such a calendar as you have on the right of your date region?
I saw this in other screenshots, but didn't quite get if it's a special "square" font or some small bitmaps are used for digits and letters.
Thanks.

dhpss

#14
November 06, 2003, 09:08:43 AM
Quote from: alpax
Quote from: dhpssMy today screen with Lightman & CLaunch
[...]
Sna3d.JPG

dhpss, can you clarify please how to create such a calendar as you have on the right of your date region?
I saw this in other screenshots, but didn't quite get if it's a special "square" font or some small bitmaps are used for digits and letters.
Thanks.

This calendar is not from TodayPlus. It is from My!Calendar plug-in http://www.jgui.net/today/index.html
However, see in the New Skins/ Graphics section you wll fine the Calendar Skin, which accomplishes this with TodayPlus.
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