[Mobile Shell 3.0 Widget] WeatherPanel (with current conditions)

volsmcfalls · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 03:11 PM

Storyr - I was messing around with a MS3 utility I found on xda (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=3062) and the developer of that widget set has quite a few different weather widgets. Granted, they all link to the built-in MS weather app, but I wonder how difficult it would be to make the WP widget do the same. In other words, would we be able to embed the entire WP display as a whole-page widget into one of the MS panels? That would be AMAZING because it would essentially turn one of the panels into a true "Weather Panel."

I am running into a bit of an issue with the spacing on the WP widget and the available space on one of the utility's clock widgets. How hard is it to adjust the spacing on the WP Pro widget to make it fit another layout?

**darren.wlsn1** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by volsmcfalls

Storyr - I was messing around with a MS3 utility I found on xda (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=3062) and the developer of that widget set has quite a few different weather widgets. Granted, they all link to the built-in MS weather app, but I wonder how difficult it would be to make the WP widget do the same. In other words, would we be able to embed the entire WP display as a whole-page widget into one of the MS panels? That would be AMAZING because it would essentially turn one of the panels into a true "Weather Panel."

I am running into a bit of an issue with the spacing on the WP widget and the available space on one of the utility's clock widgets. How hard is it to adjust the spacing on the WP Pro widget to make it fit another layout?

i started a thread on this app, the best app ive seen for spb3. you can change the settings and icons on every screen. apps a must for spb users. heres my link. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=75703

volsmcfalls · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by darren.wlsn1

i started a thread on this app, the best app ive seen for spb3. you can change the settings and icons on every screen. apps a must for spb users. heres my link. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=75703

Darren - I am using this app and really like it. The only thing I don't like about it is that all the digital clocks and frames are designed to be used with that app's weather widgets. I MUCH prefer WP, but the spacing is off on the WP widgets and the MS customization app. I'm trying to figure out how to either get the WP widgets resized to match the MS app, or get the MS clock widgets resized to accept the WP widgets.

Also, I was wondering if the future of WP might include different weather widgets, much like the ones in the MS app. I would be awesome if we could have a full screen WP widget more like some of the weather widgets in the MS app.

**storyr** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by volsmcfalls

Also, I was wondering if the future of WP might include different weather widgets, much like the ones in the MS app. I would be awesome if we could have a full screen WP widget more like some of the weather widgets in the MS app.

Unfortunately, this is impossible unless SPB opens Mobile Shell up for custom widgets. Like all other widgets, WP-Active is just a hack of an existing widget - in this case the link widget.

Hacking the link widget was the only way I could get Mobile Shell to update the text (current temp., for example) without having to exit and restart Mobile Shell.

The link widget supports a single icon, with a maximum size of 64x64, and centered text. That's it...

rndchef · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2009, 10:53 AM

I have done a lot of reading on several forums leading up to this one with WP, Phat Phinger II and WP Activate v2. I followed every step and have injected the widget on my Lifestyle screen. I am using Blazzing Wolf's MS3.01 ROM Night on an Omnia.

My problem is that when I activate the widget is quickly says its loading Weatherpanel and then nothing happens. I have it running on my today screen (looks crammed in with Default-Mini layout unless I rotate to landscape). I have soft reset several times and still no change.

any help is appreciated.

**storyr** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-26-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rndchef

I have done a lot of reading on several forums leading up to this one with WP, Phat Phinger II and WP Activate v2. I followed every step and have injected the widget on my Lifestyle screen. I am using Blazzing Wolf's MS3.01 ROM Night on an Omnia.

My problem is that when I activate the widget is quickly says its loading Weatherpanel and then nothing happens. I have it running on my today screen (looks crammed in with Default-Mini layout unless I rotate to landscape). I have soft reset several times and still no change.

any help is appreciated.

As you know, WeatherPanel has issues with the WQVGA resolution on the Omnia - it thinks it's VGA. Just for kicks, try the PhatPhinger WQVGA theme to see if it works...

rndchef · #7 (**permalink**) 07-26-2009, 04:37 PM

I have Phat Phinger installed and the icon on my Lifestyle Page is good and up to date with current weather. What is not working is the link between the icon and the program that works on my Today Screen. When I push the icon, it briefly says loading Weatherpanel but nothing happens. Would the WQVGA cause this problem? I would not think likely but I am still a newbie on a hell of a learning curve.

Thanks for your time.

OK Got is working finally. Had to reinstall and reinject the whole deal. It may have had to do with the fact that I did not pick the Phat icons first before injecting into MS3. I kept picking the default icons even though I picked the Phat theme. Thanks for your work on this.