I forget what I was doing yesterday, but my 4705 crashed, and hard. I couldn't get it to reset or power on. So I removed the battery, put it back in and got the welcome to ppc world screen. YUCK!
The good news was that most of my programs was in the file store and on my cards, the bad news - T+ wasn't. That was my biggest concern of rebuilding the PPC, putting back T+.
Reinstall, VGA hack the EXE/DLL, install the HAMMERSKIN! (US Version) Replace all graphics with the VGA ones everyone worked on (I noticed that my SD and CF card images are not included in the VGA images - were they that bad?? Luckily I still had those on the HD.) Then the time consuming part - the config...
I love the config app srs wrote but I SO miss the config file in the original version is so much as there was a file to back up and just replace in case of tempermental PPCs!
However in those whole process, I gained approx 15 meg on the 4700. If i can just figure out how to get AS to synch files on a card and not the ROM - all would be good.
Just thought I would let you know that my biggest worry was putting T+ back on.
@thex
Do you keep your TP files on a SD or CF, or is everything in Storage RAM ??
I thought about changing the skin to point to the images on the SD/CF card, but was worried about lag and soft reset loads...
thex:
No pain no gain. You got 15MB extra space.
I believe you can export Registry key using resco exploer or PHM. However, I never done it before. I will let you know if I come out something.
Since I put all of my images and files on my SD card, I haven't notices any difference in load speed, lag, function or anything...
Works for me the same as when it was loaded in RAM !!
I just keep a few backups of my config, .dll files etc.. and I don't worry about loosing anything !!
I also backup my SD & CF cards often.... :D
I will move the images to the cards - however Zapme, you said you moved your config file??? What config file? Is this a secret that not even uk knows!?? (thex snickers...)
So I can move the graphics, but the program remains in RAM, correct??
QuoteI will move the images to the cards - however Zapme, you said you moved your config file??? What config file? Is this a secret that not even uk knows!?? (thex snickers...)
So I can move the graphics, but the program remains in RAM, correct??
Correct.. The program, .dll, config, and forcasttext all remain in RAM, then I made a folder on my SD card called (what else) TodayPlus...
All else went in there... I also store a backup copy of my TP files from RAM, on my SD incase of Hard Reset !!!
So if uk can find a way to export/import reg settings in case this happens- then WAHOO!!
One question, do you have to install T+ or just copy the files over and run it that way???
QuoteIs this a secret that not even uk knows!?? (thex snickers...)
I don't believe I know anything that UK don't already know !! :D
I see a challenge!!!
Lets keep away from the intimate details! HA!
Quote from: thexSo if uk can find a way to export/import reg settings in case this happens- then WAHOO!!
One question, do you have to install T+ or just copy the files over and run it that way???
Ok, yes I just used Resco Explorer to export the registry key and saved it in iPAQ filestore. It is all there. When you need it, just tap it then all the information will be loaded!!!
ZapMe1: Do I look like I know everything??????? :knownot:
QuoteSo if uk can find a way to export/import reg settings in case this happens- then WAHOO!!
One question, do you have to install T+ or just copy the files over and run it that way???
I just moved my files over to the SD card, and changed my skins to point to the card for the images, weather etc.. The program still is in RAM, so it should start as normal....
As far as registry, I also make backups of my registry, and last time I hard reset, I was able to reload the registry also !!!
I can't even put the jokes in before he counters! way to go!
is the reg key today Plus? (want to make sure) Also, I never put Resco back on since I have to pay to get the VGA version. been using GSFinder+ which is AWESOME and takes very little space.
QuoteZapMe1: Do I look like I know everything???????
I can't tell.. The "paper bag is in the way" :lol:
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I just moved my files over to the SD card, and changed my skins to point to the card for the images, weather etc.. The program still is in RAM, so it should start as normal....
As far as registry, I also make backups of my registry, and last time I hard reset, I was able to reload the registry also !!!
thex: Me too, everything is in the file store except the exe, dll and configure. Just need to switch base path to the TodayPlus folder (in iPAQ file folder) in the configure and you are good to go (don't have to change anything in skin).
Quote from: thexI can't even put the jokes in before he counters! way to go!
is the reg key today Plus? (want to make sure) Also, I never put Resco back on since I have to pay to get the VGA version. been using GSFinder+ which is AWESOME and takes very little space.
Well, I have not paid it yet. I figure out if you get hard rest, the first thing to do is to insatll resco explorer becuase you got 30 days? trial. So you can back it up now, then whenever you hard reset you can try install it and get your registry key back.... :lol: :wink:
Quote(don't have to change anything in skin).
Thats right... sorry...bad info on my part... It's all done in the config base path like UK said !! :oops:
I was just debugging the skin file (wasn't working for those keeping score at home!) Then I read your post uk. I always wondered what the base path was for!! Just cleaned 1 meg off of the RAM!!!
You guys rock!
Just a remindar, after you change your base path, exit (I meant quit not close it) the configure and rerun it. You will see all the skin files in your skin folder.
Okay, I found two Registry Programs;
PHM was last updated in 2002 - I am not to sure about that one?
Tascal Reg Edit in August 2004, I think I am going to try that one.
Do you guys know of any other FREEWARE?? Resco is a memory hog and I am going to try to avoid installing it...
I like changing weather icons often, so I have many sets stored... I saved a lot of RAM by moving to SD !!
Quote from: thexOkay, I found two Registry Programs;
PHM was last updated in 2002 - I am not to sure about that one?
Tascal Reg Edit in August 2004, I think I am going to try that one.
Do you guys know of any other FREEWARE?? Resco is a memory hog and I am going to try to avoid installing it...
Put it in file store.
QuoteOkay, I found two Registry Programs;
PHM was last updated in 2002 - I am not to sure about that one?
Tascal Reg Edit in August 2004, I think I am going to try that one.
Do you guys know of any other FREEWARE?? Resco is a memory hog and I am going to try to avoid installing it...
I've been using PHM, and it's worked fine for me !!
Quote from: ZapMe1I like changing weather icons often, so I have many sets stored... I saved a lot of RAM by moving to SD !!
Me too, I am rotating 6 VGA weather icons right now....They all in file store..
QuoteMe too, I am rotating 6 VGA weather icons right now....They all in file store..
Are you having them rotate automaticly (with jumpregion) or changing them yourself every once in a while ??
tascal worked great - however it has no "find"
Zapme1, does PHM have a "Find"??
I installed Resco on the first go around in file store - but I am memory greedy. Also, my version doesn't do VGA, so I can't get more real estate with it on the screen. I tried the brute force method but it was cutting off the top. GSFINDER+ is EXTREMELY good. I recommend this to anyone!
Does it matter what we call the *.reg file? I exported the SRSSOFT directory but named the file something else, just want to make sure it writes it back to the registry as SRSSOFT.
Quotetascal worked great - however it has no "find"
Zapme1, does PHM have a "Find"??
I installed Resco on the first go around in file store - but I am memory greedy. Also, my version doesn't do VGA, so I can't get more real estate with it on the screen. I tried the brute force method but it was cutting off the top. GSFINDER+ is EXTREMELY good. I recommend this to anyone!
Does it matter what we call the *.reg file? I exported the SRSSOFT directory but named the file something else, just want to make sure ir writes it back to the registry as SRSSOFT.
I'm not sure about "find" in PHM... I'd have to check, and my son has my ppc right now !! :roll:
You should be able to give the reg file any name... I usually use the date, and maybe a keyword of a program I may have installed !!
Cool!
Now that I am prepared - it shouldn't happen!
HAHAHAHA!
Quote from: ZapMe1QuoteMe too, I am rotating 6 VGA weather icons right now....They all in file store..
Are you having them rotate automaticly (with jumpregion) or changing them yourself every once in a while ??
There are several ways to do it. At this moment, I use addvar to add 1 to var51 (var10 in original Hammerskin) when the region 2 refresh. And use if command to switch the weather image folders. I also tried to rotate with the battery/memory information before. It all worked. Add if...codes in the region 3 too, so the icons there can also be rotated.
Good !! You didn't say the "Never" word ... :wink:
:?: I wonder if SRS ever realized there would be so many "twists" to his program ??
If your watching,SRS, come back and help us with MORE !!!! 8)
Every since I moved the files to the SD card, whenever I reset the device, TodayPlus does not load. I actually have to go to the Today Items and disable/ok/Today then reenable it. Still doesn't come up, so I go to run TodayPlus and it works just fine. exit out of it and it shows up on my Today screen, sometimes.
I thought this might have been an issue with Wisbar Advance 2.xxxx so I have it off during the reset, which seems to speed TodayPlus initial load.
Am I the only one????
thex:
I read a lot of posts regarding WisBar Adv 2.0. It seemed to be conflicted with a lot of softwares. I know it is a great one but I don't use so I can not tell you much. :oops:
What do you use?? I saw vbar was update - you just can't skin it...
I use HandyMenu and magic button.
For me, I just need a "close" button really close the app. Maybe I will try WisBarAdv2.0 later.
Magic Button didn't work so well for me. Had to perform a lot of soft resets becuase it would lock the device up or slow it down.
Just my 2cents