WP-Pilot v2.0 - One-handed navigation of WeatherPanel

[storyr]

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WP-Pilot v2.0
UranusWare ? 2006-2007

A Today plugin that allows one-handed navigation/operation of WeatherPanel (via the d-pad).

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Overview

• The WP-Pilot plugin can be one pixel in height or invisible. When activated, it displays a "pointer" over the WeatherPanel plugin.
  
  Moving the d-pad left or right will move the pointer over each "clickable" item on the WeatherPanel layout.
  
  Press the d-pad center button to activate.
  
  Moving the d-pad up or down will move to the next/previous plugin.
  
  WP-Pilot can be "skinned". Use the WP-Pilot Options to change colors and pointer types to match your overall Today (or WAD) theme.

Fixes/enhancements in version 2.0:

• Enhancement: The plugin now has "Invisible" mode - zero pixel height.
  Enhancement: New pointer type: Diamond
  Enhancement: Device resolution aware - works with QVGA or VGA WeatherPanel themes, in either portrait or landscape orientation
  Enhancement: Support for Windows Advance Desktop (plus other desktop management systems)
  Enhancement: Option Dialog windows now use "property pages" - split into tabs
  Enhancement: Option Color settings now have slider bars for each color component, plus color mixing window
  Fix: Now properly passes control (focus) to WeatherPanel detail/pop-up windows - 5-way will continue working
  Fix: Now better at computing the width of repeating forecast sections (tough one!)
  Fix: Now works on international devices (such as Italian)
  Fix: Now properly reads the last line of WeatherPanel layout files missing a cr/lf
  
  Warning: When using "Invisible" mode, the Today plugin separator lines may disappear. Some people see this as "feature" If you need your separator lines, use "1 pixel" mode.

Installation:

• Depending on your preference, I've attached both CAB and PC install setup files (Readme.txt file included in each).
  
  1. Download the desired install file to your PC and unzip it.
  2. If WP-Pilot v1.0 is already installed, go into the Today settings (Start -> Options -> Personal -> Today) and uncheck it.
  3a. PC setup method:
  -> a. Cradle your device.
  -> b. Run WP-Pilot-v20-WM5-Setup.msi (on your PC) to install.
  3b. CAB file method:
  -> a. Copy WP-Pilot-v20-WM5.CAB to your device
  -> b. On your device, run File Explorer (or equilvalent) and click on the CAB file to install.
  4. Open the Today settings (Start -> Options -> Personal -> Today) and access the Items tab.
  5. Check the box next to WP-Pilot, then move it (Move Up/Move Down) directly above or below WeatherPanel.
  6. Click the Options button to access WP-Pilot's options settings.

Currently WM5/WM6 only!

A special thanks goes to codyppc, Malatesta and Doreen for helping me test this! =D>

Enjoy!

[CozBoogie]

Storyr...are you channeling the spirit of Martin? Keep up the outstanding work...it is very appreciated and needed!

Late,
Coz

[luv2chill]

This is simply awesome work, storyr. Will be installing it shortly.

[budney]

Thanks storyr, will be installing tomorrow after my hard reset.

[Big D5]

At least its still made by URANUSware Thanks keep the great stuff coming storyr

[uvz]

thanks storyr

[mtclark26]

Is there a way to get Wp-Pilot to work while weatherpanel is in Pocketbreeze version 5.2 Beta 4? Thank you in advaned for your help.

[storyr]

Originally Posted by mtclark26

Is there a way to get Wp-Pilot to work while weatherpanel is in Pocketbreeze version 5.2 Beta 4? Thank you in advaned for your help.

I don't have the beta version, but I just tried 5.1.03. I can immediately see the issue: It only allows one plugin per tab. That's not going to work with WP-Pilot because it needs to be paired with WeatherPanel - it takes two to tango

If there's a way to get two plugins into a tab, it should work...

[mtclark26]

I am not aware of a way to have two plugins in one tab at least not with my experience with the application....

[kaiguy]

Storyr, quick question (and I don't remember if WP 1.0 did this, so please bear with me).

WP-Pilot 2.0 and Chameleon: In the current + 4-day screen, WP-Pilot works perfectly. But if I change it to any of the other screens, WP-Pilot will trace to the same points as on the current + 4-day screen (i.e. on the current condition, date, and moon screen, when using the 5-way to the right, it will bounce up and down between the non-existent icons and the toolbar.

Am I making sense here? Basically, on my end, it's always going to the same points regardless of what screen is being displayed... is this normal?

Thanks!