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Catman51 01-02-2007 08:35 PM

Really doesn't matter who's making the themes. With Martian missing for a year and a half, if the program stops getting updates due to something at weather.com, kiss it goodbye!

sheureka 01-02-2007 09:22 PM

The last time the moon updates stopped working Martian had already been gone for over 6 months - and one day the updates started working again. I'm a believer. - sheureka

CozBoogie 01-02-2007 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheureka
The last time the moon updates stopped working Martian had already been gone for over 6 months - and one day the updates started working again. I'm a believer. - sheureka

I likey that positive karma!

Late,
Coz

storyr 01-03-2007 02:53 AM

FIXED!!!
 
FIXED! Check this out:

http://story.nventure.com/pics/WP_Lunar_2007.png

As it turns out, the WeatherPanel.dll has an internal text resource that contains the moon phase table. I reverse engineered the format:
  • 1st number: the date - number of days since 1/1/1900
    2nd number: the percent of illumination
    3rd number: a combination of the phase (1,2,3,4) and the time of the phase (last four digits)
I generated a new table for 2007, using this site to generate the data.

I then used a resource editor to update the WeatherPanel.dll with the new table. This is version 2.5.1. If you're running an older version of WeatherPanel, you'll need to upgrade first.

Installation instructions:
  • 1. On your device, go to Start -> Settings -> Personal -> Today. Open the Items tab and uncheck WeatherPanel.

    2. Dock your device and browse to \Program Files\MarsWare\WeatherPanel.

    3. Make a copy of WeatherPanel.dll (or rename it), then unzip and copy the new WeatherPanel.dll to the same location.

    4. Go back to your Today settings (as in #1) and recheck WeatherPanel.

    NOTE: You may get a message about running a program from an unknown source. Be sure to OK this (it's a one time deal).
The moon phases should be good for another year! Enjoy!

Go to the first post in this thread to download the fix!

Malatesta 01-03-2007 02:55 AM

Re: FIXED!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by storyr
FIXED! Check this out:

I do not even use the moon phases but I'm thankful as heck that this community has you StoryR! :shock:

You're one in a million. Thanks.

storyr 01-03-2007 03:01 AM

Re: FIXED!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Malatesta
Quote:

Originally Posted by storyr
FIXED! Check this out:

I do not even use the moon phases but I'm thankful as heck that this community has you StoryR! :shock:

You're one in a million. Thanks.

Hey, thanks Malatesta - I appreciate that! This app is starting to age, but it's still the best - and I've been having a lot of fun improving it for the Treo...

PocketChange 01-03-2007 05:45 AM

Outstanding work, StoryR! Thank you very much...

BTW: Your first name isn't Martin by any chance, is it? :D

wingzero 01-03-2007 09:22 AM

Many thanks storyr. Althought I don't care much about the moon phase myself but it's better than having a black dot on my screen with no function to it.

wingzero 01-03-2007 10:44 AM

After I replaced the new .dll file, it asks for the registration code. Does anyone getting this?

storyr 01-03-2007 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingzero
After I replaced the new .dll file, it asks for the registration code. Does anyone getting this?

Oops. I updated my registered version. Here is an updated "trial" version (from the original Malatesta post) - see it that works better for you (same installation instructions)...

See first post for downloads


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