PPCGeeks - HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

PPCGeeks (http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/index.php)

- Pocket PC Themes (http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31)

- - HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes (http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44689)

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

if you open the browser icon 27c65cbd_ manila with note pad, it will show a bunch of code. You can change what program is launched from there. Also you can change the icon from there also.

This is what mine looks like now. But I keep mine opening Opera.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Can someone please help me. I want to use Backgrounds+FlipClock (White).zip, but I want the original sprint logo in the top right and the date under the clock. Similar to the images here.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...nally+flipping

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me with this.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Please help me. I had a difrent set of icons a clear flip clock and some other nice cab things. I downloaded mobile matts moon over mobile matt hated it so i cleared all storage and now i cant download anything. what did i do.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

I'm a little confused. I opened this manilla file in notepad but there is no reference to the internet browser in that file. It merely lists the icons and you tube.exe, no mention of the executable file for Opera (which is where I would think to change it to IE). Am I on the wrong brainwave here? Thanks for your input.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigchico67 (Post 939188)

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmiller1969 (Post 955344)

This is what it looks like when you open it in notepad...

<?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\InternetPort al\youtube.qtc" />
</OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

Notice how it says default image path.... windows/globe.png. That globe.png and the globe selected.png are the pics of what I want my browser icon to look like. This is where this manila looks to, to find the image of the icon. So come up with an image one normal and one the way it will look when you press it save them with these names in your windows folder and bam!! Your done.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Im wanting to change the notification color to red (per post #101). My current color is grey (which came from the goodlife cab). When i try to drop it into the windows directory it says cannot copy, access is denied. Any suggestions on how to do this, or does someone have a cab with just changing the notification color to red. Thanks.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by infamous styles (Post 985267)

Turn off touchflo3d in your start/settings/today/items then click "OK" drop the file to windows and turn touchflo back on...

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

thanks, thats how i tried it originally but im still getting that error. it also seems that the manila file is already on there (because it says would you like to replace the same existing file) but it hasnt changed the color. still is showing grey.......

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

ah I know on the sprint manila we have to change out two files to make the bottom icon match... which are you wanting?

Here try this..

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

thats what i was looking for! awesome. thanks.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Excellent! Often the stock sprint manila runs just a little differently than the majority of the other manilas, this is one of those times.. the alert bubble requires two files to be changed instead of just one.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Hello All, this is my first post on this site under this log in name so bare with me.

While I am admittedly a novice when it comes to modding and working with WinMo, I have been successful in the majority of my ventures so far.

However, I have found quite a few files and roms or themes that I want to install yet, I want to do this from my TP. Is there anyway to run these or open them to get to the goodies inside them on my TP or do I have to do it from a pc and then sync?

Any helpful response would be appreciated!

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

GoodThings2Life: Thank you for the tutorial... i was able to remove and edit tabs with ease.

i did a search on ppc and xda but was not able to find a thread to answer my question. i am looking for a way to add/remove the 'call history and calendar' fields that are underneath my flipclock on my TF3D home page.

My current tweaks are (b/c sometimes conflicting tweaks = bad stuff):
BackGround4AllTabs V3.cab
Darkness231 Stops SMS Sent.cab
eLiAs_ASyncKiller.cab
Personalizer_2.0.cab
Backgrounds+FlipClock (Glass).zip
NoCurtains[1].cab

GoodThings2Life: Do you know if i will run into any problems using your sprint_manila_blue.cab with my current setup? thanks!

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

I like to vary the appearance of my mobile and so I changed nearly all of the icons, some text and so on - using many good ppcgeeks-tips.
Now I'm wondering if anybody knows what icon-files the developers used on the screen "call history". I talk about the red-marked signs in the attached picture. This is the call-history that appears by pressing the homescreen, not the extra call-history-tab. Got anyone an idea??

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

If I'm not mistaking you'll find those as pngs in your windows file.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by eenieMINI (Post 1036227)

If I'm not mistaking you'll find those as pngs in your windows file.

Unfortunatly not. I searched all pngs, the only I found were those with the yellow, red and blue (changed by me) arrows on the above attached picture. I searched in all graphic manilas in different ROMs, looked for all pngs I could found - but the redmarked ones are nowhere. Is it able they are hidden in a .dll (shellres.dll or one other)? In the whole manila-concept are many mysterious things...
Looking still for more tipps
SeCo

PS: Eenie, I'm sure you know it, who else?

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by seco10 (Post 1034315)

Eenie is right, they are pngs and located within the windows folder.

Here is what you should look for in the windows folder:

Incoming calls:
CallLogInBtnUp_Port.png
CallLogInBtnDn_Port.png

Outgoing:
CallLogOutBtnUp_Port.png
CallLogOutBtnDn_Port.png

Missed calls:
CallLogMsBtnUp_Port.png
CallLogMsBtnDn_Port.png

Hope that helps!

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2W (Post 1036721)

Eenie is right, they are pngs and located within the windows folder.Here is what you should look for in the windows folder:
Incoming calls:
CallLogInBtnUp_Port.png
CallLogInBtnDn_Port.png...

Hi, S2W, thanks for your fast answer. But -sorry- these are the pngs I found and changed earlier. They are shown on my above attached picture as the ones with the colored arrows...
Meanwhile I looked through some xml- and mode9-files, but no result ](*,)
This is manila - every time good for a new mysterium - nevertheless I keep on searching...
Thanks again
SeCo

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life (Post 527785)

Diamond TouchFLO3D Config, Diamond Tweak, Advanced Configuration, Advanced Config, and Manila Customizer are all different tools provided by different people that allow you to make specific customizations and registry tweaks that control a number of devices. These are the programs to be cautious of, because they're designed for certain types of devices, but SOME of the tweaks just happen to work for others, so people assume everything works. So far, the only ones that I would consider absolutely safe for the Touch Pro is Diamond TouchFLO3D Config and Manila Customizer.

Does anyone have the time to make a list of which customizers are safe(r) for which devices?
Diamond TouchFLO3D -> Touch Pro
Manila Customizer -> Touch Pro
Advanced Config -> ?
? -> Touch Vogue (should be Manila2d, I'm pretty sure, but the TF3D editor seems to be working on the files. But then, I'm just dabbling with the graphics.)
etc....
Thanks

ps- BGT2L, you ARE the man!!! I love this thread!
pps- I haven't finished reading through the thread, so if someone already asked this question, I'm sorry for the rerun. But it is summer, after all, and 'tis the season for reruns.

Manila 2.0 Internet Tab

Does anybody have Manila 2.0 Internet Tab --- SEARCH box on top working properly?

How can I change which search engine it uses? At this point searching does not work at all when I enter my query and hit the icon on the right.

Thanks!
JZ

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

I want to change the soft key options. Could someone please check out this thread and let me know where to start. I have all the manila's on my PC but have no idea on how to figure out which one to mess with. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=72408

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by seco10 (Post 1034315)

I'm happy about all answers and I'm wondering if there's anyone with experience to the files I'm looking for?

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Problem is solved now. The pics I was looking for are "hidden" in the phcanOverbmp.dll - there's a bitmap folder and they are the pics 6,7 and 8.
But now working with extracting-tools I see that it's not easy to change a pic in this dll, because every change causes another change (taskbar and others...). I like it...:drunken:
Ciao
SeCo

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodThings2Life (Post 516948)

OK, here's where some explanation is going to begin...

First of all, I want to link to a few XDA threads for some information and ready-made themes:
Manila Editor -- You'll need this to extract and replace many of the Manila graphics.
Diamond TouchFLO3D Config -- This is an easy way to disable some of the tabs you don't use OR to enable some of the ready-made themes.
Ready Made Themes for TF3D Config -- Pretty obvious what this is.

Now, with those important tools out of the way, let's begin...

Customizing Tab Order and Tab Names
If you edit the file called 090661f7_manila, you'll be able to edit all the "Display Names" for the tabs. For example, if you want to call it "Music" instead of "Sprint Music", this is the file to do it. You'll also need to edit this file if you want to ADD tab names as well. So if you want to add the Calendar or Communications tabs, you'll need to add their names here too. (More on that later).

Here's an example of the file:

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>

<xliff version="1.0" lang="en-us">

  <file datatype="plaintext" original="icons">

    <header />

    <body>

     ........

     <trans-unit id="IDS_MUSICTITLE">

        <source>Music</source>

      </trans-unit>

     ........

    </body>

  </file>

</xliff>

As you can see, I changed the IDS_MUSICTITLE value from Sprint Music to just plain Music. But you need all three lines to add new ones, so if I want to a Calendar tab it might look something like this:

Code:

     <trans-unit id="IDS_CALENDARTITLE">

        <source>Calendar</source>

      </trans-unit>

Again, I'll post more information on that process later.

How to Disable or Re-Order Tabs:
For this part, you'll want to turn your attention to two files... one of which might not exist until you create it... 26948339_manila and 26948339_manila_disabledtabs. Let's start with the one you have to create (it's also created automatically with TF3D Config tool)...

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>

<DisabledTabs>

  <Page Order="10" Name="tv.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="[[IDS_SPRINTTV]]" ExternalScriptPath="HTC\Scripts\sprinttv.luac">

    <ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\sprintfavorites.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />

    <ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\sprinticons.mode9" Component="SprintTV_Off" />

    <ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\sprinticons.mode9" Component="SprintTV_On" />

    <ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\sprinticons.mode9" Component="SprintTV_Preview" />

  </Page>

</DisabledTabs>

In this case, I've disabled the SprintTV tab, so I moved the entire "Page" section of code for SprintTV to this file. I removed it from the other file (more on that in a moment).

The other file is a lot longer, but it's pretty easy to follow once you understand the layout of the PAGE code shown above.

Oh and by the way, this is where you can change the order of buttons in Landscape mode as well as the content on the Music page and various dialogs and menus. I think it's fair to say that this is definitely one of the "CORE" Manila files. While I encourage having a backup of ALL the original files in case of a mistake, if you don't make one of this file in particular, you're just begging for trouble.

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>

<Manila Mode9Path="HTC\manila.mode9">

  <PreloadImage Path="HTC\Assets\Images\Common\dottedline.qtc" />

  <PreloadImage Path="HTC\Assets\Images\Common\transparent.qtc" />

  <PreloadImage Path="HTC\Assets\Images\Common\alpha-hitbox.qtc" />

  <PreloadImage Path="HTC\Assets\Images\Common\down_arrow.qtc" />

.....

  <Navigation>

    <PageGroup Name="Root">

      <!-- 'page' extension == Manila pages -->

      <Page Order="0" Name="home.page" PackageName="HTC" Default="true" Title="[[IDS_HOMETITLE]]">

        <ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\FakeHome.mode9?testParam=1" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_Off" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_On" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="Home_Preview" />

      </Page>

      <Page Order="1" Name="people.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="[[IDS_FAVORITEPEOPLETITLE]]">

        <ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\people.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="People_Off" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="People_On" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\icons.mode9" Component="People_Preview" />

      </Page>

.....

Like I said, there's a lot here, but here's a brief breakdown. The first section is the definition of global graphics like the sliders and icons and such that are used consistently throughout the whole interface. More on that MUCH later.

Moving down to the Navigation section, you'll see the Page sections. These define the individual tabs that appear. In the example above, I pasted the code sections for the Home and Favorite People tabs.

Notice the [[IDS_HOMETITLE]] and [[IDS_FAVORITEPEOPLETITLE]] ... this is where the variables from the first file come into play. Although you can set them statically here, I do NOT recommend it.

Now as far as reordering the tabs is concerned, in each Page section you'll see the parameter labeled Order="#" where # is the actual order it appears on the navigation menu beginning with Home at 0. But what if I want my Programs tab to be 0 and Home to be 9? Simple-- change the order for both pages, save, and soft-reset... Presto! Now you'll see the Programs tab by default.

Add a Call History Tab
Adding the Call History tab is the easiest of the custom tabs to add to your interface. You just add one section of code to your 26948339_manila file using the guidelines above and the attached 1d1ee632_manila file to your \Windows directory on the phone. Here's the code to add...

Code:

      <Page Order="10" Name="callhistory.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="[[IDS_CALLLOGTITLE]]">

        <ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\CallLog.mode9" Component="GizmoRoot" SmartComponent="true" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\Icons.mode9" Component="People_CallHistory_Off" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\Icons.mode9" Component="People_CallHistory_On" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\Icons.mode9" Component="People_CallHistory_Preview" />

        <ComponentReference Name="icon_notification" Mode9Path="HTC\Icons.mode9" Component="Notification_People_CallHistory" />

      </Page>

Just be sure you change the Order="10" to use a number that's not already in use which may involve scrolling through the file to check.

Changing the Internet Globe Icon or Remove the YouTube Link
For some reason, Manila Editor has a really hard time replacing this graphic. In fact, if you even try, you'll end up with a "white out" effect where the icon belongs. The actual manila files in question are:

Globe: 7d3f1247_manila
Globe Selected: 3f00cd2f_manila

However, until Manila Editor works for this graphic, you might think you're out of luck. Not really... instead of those two files, create your own graphics based on 512x256 dimensions with 96dpi and save them as Globe.png and Globe_Selected.png. Then, edit 27c65cbd_manila instead. Change the code for the entire file to look 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>

Notice the \Windows\Globe.png and \Windows\Globe_Selected.png? That's where your new files need to go along with this updated file.

The only other graphic that has this problem (for now) is the primary background graphic, which is 4a087e41_manila. I'll post more details on that later.

Oh, speaking of 27c65cbd_manila... if you remove the code between the OperatorLinks section, you'll also get rid of the YouTube Link on the Internet tab.

Replace the Email/SMS Notification Icon
If you want to change the color of the Email/SMS Notification icon, you need to use Manila Editor to replace file 36eabe92_manila. To do this, copy the manila file to your computer, use Manila Editor to open it, and click Save As... save it as a PNG on your computer, recolor it, and the use Manila Editor to Replace it. Then copy the new 36eabe92_manila file to your phone.

There's plenty more to come...

I'm using Xperia with TouchFlo 3D...and I want to remove some Tabs but Diamond TouchFLO3D Config tool is not working on xperia...so could you tell me exactly what should I do, step by step if possible. I need to REMOVE these Tabs "Mail tab", "Calendar tab", "Internet tab", "Stocks tab", "Music tab", "Settings tab" and "Programs tab"....which file must I make and what should I write in that file......thnx

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

hey just wanted to say a big THANK YOU! im just getting started in the pocket pc world so thank you for all the hard work you and everyone else puts into making the cabs and making things easier for us newbies! you rock !!!!

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by drexappeal (Post 528120)

Other things that I have for my theme are
- sprint2flipclock cab
- background4allpages cab
- crystal cab
- nocurtains cab
- custom icons (I think made by darklord from xda) posted by tsowen here (http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44293)

This looks interesting...How did drexappeal get rid of the "curtains"?
Thank you GoodThings.
Thank you in advance to drexappeal

Spydr

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Does anyone have the cab for the clear sprint slider seen here in the first post the first picture? Sorry if this is a repeat but ive searched all over and found clear sliders but not this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419799

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

i am trying to get your glass clock for my tp2 and when i extract the files and try to paste it in windows it keep saying error no permission and more...........please help

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

I was wondering if a slider tab could be added for Twitter (Pocetwit or any other twitter apps) used for the Touch Pro.

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Hello to All ( doesn't everyone love newbies Ü ) I am desperately trying to find a method to repurpose the HTC TouchFlo 3D Icons for an upcoming switch over on our phones. We use Good Mobile messaging, and eithe a Verizon Imagio or Touch Pro 2. I would greatly appreciate help from anyone. I am an IT guy, with some programing and registry hacking experience, but phone are new to me. I would be MORE than happy to Donate for your valuable time and information

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by randybaby (Post 1184007)

i am trying to get your glass clock for my tp2 and when i extract the files and try to paste it in windows it keep saying error no permission and more...........please help

Should use TC or Resco Explorer when extract to windows folder:mrgreen:

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

i would like to change it to a different color how do you do that ?

Re: HOW TO: Customize TouchFLO3D / Manila Themes

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpion24 (Post 1668733)

i would like to change it to a different color how do you do that ?

there are some .cab files that will change the color of Manilia (TF3D) you can find some of them in any rom thread by MightyMike