Templates: Custom Start Menu's for your ROM - 9/29/08

**rstoyguy** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 11:23 PM

Here is my contribution to the Diamond Community. I am still waiting on the Touch Pro, but I suppose I can help out some chefs here too.

What it is? Custom Start Menu's for your Diamond's!
This is gonna be pretty cut and dry, so here goes.

1. Extract the appropriate OEM into your kitchen's ..\OEM directory.
2. MOVE the file initflashfiles.dat from the OEM to OEM_Lang_0409. (overwrite the existing)
3. Follow My Rom Building Tutorials to customize other OEM's you have added to your rom.

What I have done, is taken all of the \Windows\Start Menu entries from the ..\OEM\OEM_Lang_0409\initflashfiles.dat and moved them into an OEM's initflashfiles.txt. Most seasoned chef's here can finger it out. Once you look inside, do the same with your oem's you add into your rom. Look inside the initflashfiles.txt and MOVE the start menu entries to your new start menu oem.

There are two packages. One for Sprint, and one for Telus. Both are very similiar except carrier added stuff. Here they are:

zzz_My_Start_Menu_OEM_Diamond_Sprint

zzz_My_Start_Menu_OEM_Diamond_Telus

That's it. Cut and dry. If you have any questions, ask.

Telus is Based off Stock Rom from FTP (well, actually tc/gf's v1.04 OEM package, but it'll be the same...)

Sprint is Based off Stock Rom from FTP (this one is actually the stock rom.

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Enjoy all!

**rstoyguy** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 11:28 PM

Here are the contents of the zzz_My_Start_Menu_OEM_Diamond_Sprint:

Quote:

; My initflashfiles.txt
;
; Based off Sprint Stock Rom
;
; Edited by rstoyguy 9/29/2008

;======= Startup Folder ========================
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("bugtrap.lnk","\Windows\bugtrap.lnk");
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("poutlook.lnk","\Windows\poutlook.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("SmarticonStartUp.lnk","\Windows\SmarticonSta rtUp.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("Welcome.lnk","\Windows\welcome.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("ConfigureDevice.lnk","\Windows\ConfigureDevi ce.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("CheckAutoRun.lnk","\Windows\CheckAutoRun.lnk ")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("AutoFormatMoviNAND.lnk","\Windows\AutoFormat MoviNAND.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp"):-File("ManualFormatMoviNAND.lnk","\Windows\ManualFo rmatMoviNAND.lnk")

;=======Start Menu========================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu"):-File("Phone.lnk","\Windows\cprog.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu"):-File("Messaging.lnk","\Windows\tmail.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu"):-File("Contacts.lnk","\Windows\addrbook.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("PerfMan.lnk","\Windows\perfman.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("Sprint Music.lnk","\Windows\Sprint Music.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("Software Store.lnk","\Windows\Software Store.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("Touch Mobile Guide.lnk","\Windows\Touch Mobile Guide.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\Accessories=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Search.lnk","\Windows\search.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Calendar.lnk","\Windows\calendar.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Contacts.lnk","\Windows\addrbook.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Help.lnk","\Windows\help.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Voice Recorder.lnk","\Windows\Recorder.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories"):-File("Calculator.lnk","\Windows\calc.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\Connectivity=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Connectivity"):-File("Modem Link.lnk","\Windows\ATCIUI.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Connectivity"):-File("Internet Sharing.lnk","\Windows\IntShrUI.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Connectivity"):-File("Internet Explorer.lnk","\Windows\pie.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\Games=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs")

irectory("Games")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games"):-File("Solitaire.lnk","\Windows\solitare.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games"):-File("icon.lnk","\Windows\gamesico.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games"):-File("Bubble Breaker.lnk","\Windows\BubbleBreaker.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Camera.lnk","\Windows\HTC_Camera.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Album.lnk","\Windows\Album.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Audio Booster.lnk","\Windows\AudioBooster.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Pictures & Videos.lnk","\Windows\pimg.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("MP3 Trimmer.lnk","\Windows\MP3 Trimmer.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("YouTube.lnk","\Windows\YouTube.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Windows Media.lnk","\Windows\WMPlayer.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Pocket Express.lnk","\Windows\Pocket Express.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MultiMedia"):-File("Streaming Media.lnk","\Windows\Streaming Media.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\Productivity=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("Tasks.lnk","\Windows\tasks.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("Notes.lnk","\Windows\notetake.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("Adobe Reader LE.lnk","\Windows\Adobe Reader LE.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("RSS Hub.lnk","\Windows\RSS Hub.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("Live Search.lnk","\Windows\Live Search.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Productivity"):-File("QuickGPS.lnk","\Windows\QuickGPS.lnk")

;=======Start Menu\Programs\Utilities=================
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("ActiveSync.lnk","\Windows\sync.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("WModem.lnk","\Windows\WModem.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("SimTkUI.lnk","\Windows\SimTkUI.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("File Explorer.lnk","\Windows\fexplore.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("\x0054\x0061\x0073\x006B\x0020\x004D\x0061\x 006E\x0061\x0067\x0065\x0072\x002E\x006C\x006E\x00 6B","\Windows\TaskMgr.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("\x0047\x0065\x0074\x0074\x0069\x006E\x0067\x 0020\x0053\x0074\x0061\x0072\x0074\x0065\x0064\x00 2E\x006C\x006E\x006B","\Windows\WelcomeCenter.lnk" )
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("\x0052\x0065\x006D\x006F\x0074\x0065\x0020\x 0044\x0065\x0073\x006B\x0074\x006F\x0070\x0020\x00 4D\x006F\x0062\x0069\x006C\x0065\x002E\x006C\x006E \x006B", "\Windows\wpctsc.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("Comm Manager.lnk","\Windows\CommManager.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("Bluetooth Explorer.lnk","\Windows\Bluetooth Explorer.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File("Zip.lnk","\Windows\Zip.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities"):-File(0409_LARGE_TITLEBARSETTINGLNK,"\Windows\Large TitleBarSetting.lnk")

This basically "Un-Clutters" your start menu to make it much more enjoyable for you and anyone you share with.

**puff** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 01:36 AM

what about for the TouchPro?

**rstoyguy** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puff

what about for the TouchPro?

got a download link to the stock rom? The one for the diamond should work. I'm sure it's just a matter of a couple files. To delete them, add the entry to the provxml file, then add the entry to the initflashfiles.txt in the OEM to put it where you want it. The windows files will be the same, I'm just not sure what additional programs they've added to the touch pro...

**rstoyguy** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 09:48 AM

Oh, and here is the method I use for ppckitchen. I don't have to edit the initflashfiles.dat at all. I use provxml to delete the start menu entries and then initflashfiles.txt to move them where I want as mentioned above. This is where this has evolved into...This method should work with minor modifications with any SYS version...

**OMJ** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 09:58 AM

rstoyguy.....good to see ya helpin out the vga ppl, now you need ditch the touch!

**rstoyguy** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-22-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old_Man_Jenkins

rstoyguy.....good to see ya helpin out the vga ppl, now you need ditch the touch!

soon, I played with a touch pro last night...that thing could definately use some modifications.

mikejfrd · #8 (**permalink**) 01-30-2009, 04:25 AM

Is there any way to add this start menu to an existing rom without cooking it in?

**rstoyguy** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-30-2009, 09:36 AM

Whoa...I'd forgot about this one... You can add this to an existing rom with some trickery, but I wouldn't recommend it. It would cripple any other programs the original chef added and the way windows moves them around.

However, it's easy enough to do with your favorite file explorer. The startmenu is basically determined by the placement of those files in \Windows\Start Menu on your mobile device. So you can copy/remove the links to where you want them and get the same results. Unless your like me and flash everytime you get near a computer with a kitchen on it...lol!