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madzilla 11-12-2008 05:17 PM
Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
What tools would one use to edit the flip clock graphics and such?

jthomas8946 11-12-2008 05:18 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by madzilla (Post 514635)
What tools would one use to edit the flip clock graphics and such?
Manilia Editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414861

madzilla 11-12-2008 05:25 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jthomas8946 (Post 514640)
Woot. There is a lot of manilla files lol.

jthomas8946 11-12-2008 05:31 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by madzilla (Post 514664)
Woot. There is a lot of manilla files lol.
Haha... Yeah there are a couple!

madzilla 11-12-2008 05:58 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
How come a lot of the files are "hidden" in windows? I goto the properties to unhide them but the "Hidden" checkbox is stuck on hidden.

chronster 11-12-2008 06:16 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
What if I just wanted to overwrite one single manila file? I'd like to have the transparent tabs and found a manila file, but when i try to copy over the old one (I've backed it up of course) total commander says it can't.

I hate being a noob.

jthomas8946 11-13-2008 08:48 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chronster (Post 514790)
What if I just wanted to overwrite one single manila file? I'd like to have the transparent tabs and found a manila file, but when i try to copy over the old one (I've backed it up of course) total commander says it can't.

I hate being a noob.
I am not sure. Usually you just use Total Commander. Copy the file from your internal storage (or where ever you have it) and copy/move to /windows. You might want to try turning off TF3D in the Today menu.

jthomas8946 11-13-2008 08:51 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by madzilla (Post 514743)
How come a lot of the files are "hidden" in windows? I goto the properties to unhide them but the "Hidden" checkbox is stuck on hidden.
First copy all of the _manilia files from the /windows directory to your internal storage. Then select all the files and go to properties. Uncheck Hidden and System attributes. Make sure both boxes are clear of any checks, you may have to tap it twice to remove all checks. After this you will be good and you will be able to manipulate and view all the files.

GoodThings2Life 11-13-2008 10:21 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quick word of warning when using Manila Editor... You can NOT change the Internet tab globe icons or the Sprint default background with 0.2 version of this tool. It will result in a "White Out" effect for that button.

If you want to replace it, you need to edit the file "27c65cbd_manila" so that it looks like this:

Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal> 
  <IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\Globe.png"
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\Globe_Selected.png"
    Width="480"
    Height="215" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="YouTube"
      Executable="\windows\youtube.exe"
      ImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\youtube.qtc" />
  </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>
Then, your replacement globes should be "Globe.png" and "Globe_Selected.png" and must be copied to the \Windows folder on the phone along with the new manila file. Incidentally, this is where you can remove the YouTube icon as well by removing the 3 lines found between the OperatorLinks markers.

I'm not sure about replacing the background yet, but I will update this post if I find it.

jthomas8946 11-13-2008 11:10 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
As far as the backgroud; I installed a program that allows changing the wallpaper on all tabs. Once you install it, you can go to the settings tab and change the wallpaper. This change will occur on all tabs. Link below:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...26&postcount=1

madzilla 11-13-2008 11:42 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jthomas8946 (Post 516152)
First copy all of the _manilia files from the /windows directory to your internal storage. Then select all the files and go to properties. Uncheck Hidden and System attributes. Make sure both boxes are clear of any checks, you may have to tap it twice to remove all checks. After this you will be good and you will be able to manipulate and view all the files.
In windows XP i can still edit them and since i have view hidden files on i can see them. but I wanted to give them to friends and stuff and it was a pain to walk them through viewing invisible files. i tried to unhide them but the check box is locked.

jthomas8946 11-13-2008 11:45 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by madzilla (Post 516440)
In windows XP i can still edit them and since i have view hidden files on i can see them. but I wanted to give them to friends and stuff and it was a pain to walk them through viewing invisible files. i tried to unhide them but the check box is locked.
Yeah, I understand. You will have to put them in your internal storage and use Total Commander to remove the hidden and system attributes. Once you do it once, they will stay that way.

madzilla 11-13-2008 06:32 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Is it possible to import images into the manila files that are larger then the default images?

GoodThings2Life 11-13-2008 07:10 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
No, they need to be resized to fit the dimensions of the existing files. And in the off chance you mean file size, just remember that the bigger your graphic's file size, the slower it's going to load on the device which can cause a lot of lag.

By the way, I'm working on a tutorial for all these customizations... it's a work in progress since I'm just getting started, but I hope for it to grow into something pretty useful.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44689

madzilla 11-13-2008 07:33 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life (Post 517536)
No, they need to be resized to fit the dimensions of the existing files. And in the off chance you mean file size, just remember that the bigger your graphic's file size, the slower it's going to load on the device which can cause a lot of lag.

By the way, I'm working on a tutorial for all these customizations... it's a work in progress since I'm just getting started, but I hope for it to grow into something pretty useful.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44689
Nah i did mean dimensions. :( I want to make the landscape background transparent but the wallpaper doesnt appear right so my only alternative was to make the background a full size wall paper for landscape menu. but it has to be the same dimensions so that wont work either.

lweisenb 11-14-2008 11:19 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
This thread is awesome. Spent a few minutes modifying the manila file and creating a couple png icons and now my internet tab looks like this the attached.

Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal> 
  <IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
    Text="Launch Browser"
    Width="240"
    Height="107" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="Kinoma"
      Executable="\Storage Card\Program Files\Kinoma\BIN\Kinoma.exe"
      ImagePath="\Windows\kinoma.png" />
    <Link
      Text="Messenger"
      Executable="\Windows\WLMMessenger.exe"
      ImagePath="\Windows\msn.png" />
    <Link
      Text="Live Search"
      Executable="\Storage Card\Program Files\LiveSearch\LiveSearch.exe"
      ImagePath="\Windows\livesearch.png" />
  </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...7/Screen04.png

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 11:27 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Awesome!!! Would you mind posting this information on my customization thread too?

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44689

The Doctor 11-14-2008 11:59 AM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Does anyone know of a guide to using the manilla editor? I try to use it but I get an error when trying to replace manilla files with adjusted o es with vista...
Maybe UAC related hmmm...

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 01:19 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Indeed... must be run as an Administrator.

lweisenb 11-14-2008 02:35 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Having an issue with my Internet page. On first load its fine as seen above but on softboot neither the msn or live icons load and they are just a white box. If I recopy the png to the windows directory (having to overwrite because they are already there) and go back to internet they are there again.


Anyone have an ideas?

mykers 11-14-2008 02:39 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
I can't even install the Manilla Editor. I get an error "An unexpected error has occured in Manilla Editor.exe. Select quit and then restart the program." Tried restarting numerous times still nothing :( please help!!!

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 04:17 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Requires .NET Framework installed on the PC, must be run on the PC, not the phone. :)

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 04:18 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lweisenb (Post 519291)
Having an issue with my Internet page. On first load its fine as seen above but on softboot neither the msn or live icons load and they are just a white box. If I recopy the png to the windows directory (having to overwrite because they are already there) and go back to internet they are there again.


Anyone have an ideas?
Can't edit the Internet globes with Manila Editor for some reason. See the Manila Customization link in my signature for information on how to do it successfully. :)

mykers 11-14-2008 04:55 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life (Post 519563)
Requires .NET Framework installed on the PC, must be run on the PC, not the phone. :)

Would it be possible to get a play by play...sorry feeling a little nooby today!

mykers 11-14-2008 04:58 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
I mean interms of installing and getting Manilla Editor to run properly...

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 05:31 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
mykers,

Vista or XP?

mykers 11-14-2008 05:42 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Im running XP

GoodThings2Life 11-14-2008 05:45 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Here's the .NET Framework installer (warning, it's a pretty big download)... install it, reboot, and then make sure you run Windows Updates to be fully patched up.

Then you should just be able to unzip the Manila editor exe and its dll file and be good to go.

mykers 11-14-2008 06:08 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
thank you very much...

ThunderChicken 11-25-2008 11:47 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
so manilla editor should be installed on the computer and not the phone?

madzilla 11-25-2008 11:54 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ThunderChicken (Post 543216)
so manilla editor should be installed on the computer and not the phone?
yes, on the phone use Total Commander or equivelent and copy all the manila files from the windows directory to somewhere on your SD card. then in total commander make all the files unhidden(the copies not the originals) and then transfer them off of your phone to your computer. then make sure your PC has .net installed and then you install the manila editor on the PC.

CA3SAR 12-21-2009 07:37 PM
Re: Edit Manilla Graphics?
 
how can i view or remove slider icons from a cab file?


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