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_TB_TB_
20th September 2006, 01:28 PM
What do you think about this? There are MANY elements that can be changed in SMS/mail forms, since they are html - based ones...

http://bodz.elsat.net.pl/sms1.jpg http://bodz.elsat.net.pl/sms2.jpg

Note, that the vertical scroll bar is hidden, until it is needed;)

The bg images can be independently changed for write and read of messages...

Edit:
There is a test bg included as an attachment - only the background is changed in SMS window. You can replace the default image, it is \windows\sms_bg.gif
You can modify the fonts, etc by editing \windows\read_style2.css and \windows\compose_style2.css
xan
20th September 2006, 06:48 PM
\Windows\compose_sms is the file....
_TB_TB_
20th September 2006, 07:38 PM
Really?;)
read_sms.html also. As well as compose_style.css and read_style.css ;)
xan
20th September 2006, 08:01 PM
yea XD
how to get rid of scrollbars?
_TB_TB_
20th September 2006, 10:08 PM
Remove all the











near to the end of the file :)

The one thing that I can't yet figure is object.richedit font size/background :/ (SMS text input field)
xan
20th September 2006, 10:45 PM
LMFAO I didn't notice that!
ty :)
jdie4me
22nd September 2006, 02:48 AM
Hi "_TB_TB_", how can get background images in SMS/mail forms like your picture, Please? Thanks
_TB_TB_
22nd September 2006, 10:09 AM
Simple HTML:
Just create an image similar in size to this: http://bodz.elsat.net.pl/girl1.gif (240x265)

Modify the < body > tag to make it < body background="file://pathtoimage" bgproperies="fixed"> and voila;)
johnance17
22nd September 2006, 10:57 AM
HI _TB_TB_


I just copy the image you post then i edit the read_sms.htm file under windows and added the following under the body:

<body background="file://windows/sms.gif" bgproperies="fixed">

but after reseting my device to see the effect, i read some messages but didnt saw any image. Did i done it wrong.

Thank you so much.


note:
i save your image under wondows folder as sms.gif.
baniaczek
22nd September 2006, 11:20 AM
[...] bgproperies [...]

Use the word bgproperties instead of bgproperies
johnance17
22nd September 2006, 11:36 AM
Hi baniaczek

i used the bgproperties but still no pictures in my read_sms.htm...
_TB_TB_TB any help will be greeatly appreciated.. Thank you so mcuh.
bigsteve
22nd September 2006, 02:07 PM
Hi
I have tried this,
Copied the file to PC editted them and when i copied them back I get the 'Access is denied' Error message,

I think those files a protected & Hidden system files when on PC, any way of getting around this?
_TB_TB_
22nd September 2006, 04:58 PM
Yes, yes - bgproperties, not bgproperies :)

You should REPLACE the < body > tag with < body background="file://\image.gif" bgproperties="fixed" >

Use Total Commander ON your PPC to change attributes (un-check read-only)
bigsteve
22nd September 2006, 05:57 PM
i have tried that, but the attribute is re-ticked when the properties are shown again.
jdie4me
22nd September 2006, 06:47 PM
Hi _TB_TB_, can you tell me what software for edit read_sms file? I use internet explorer and Mozilla Firefox to open it but I can't edit the content. Or maybe you can send me UR read_sms and compose_sms files that U have edit. Thanks for ur kindness
MicMeo
22nd September 2006, 07:13 PM
1. Extract all files in the packed attachment below to your SD Card,
2. Then use Windows Explore or Resco Explore copy them to Windows directory on your device.
3. There will be some notifications that "...blablabla... might damage your windows" Pass over it, tap on OverWrite.
4. Return to your SMS Inbox, you'll see......
_TB_TB_
23rd September 2006, 12:07 AM
This trick is a nice addition to all those WisBar skins, etc :)

Use Notepad to edit HTML files;)
xan
23rd September 2006, 12:18 AM
hm, did U notice, that after removing the scrollbars, some text on the right side is cut?
_TB_TB_
23rd September 2006, 12:22 AM
There is? I did not notice that yet. Maybe it would be enough to edit the richedit a little... I'll give it a try, but some screenshots with cut text would be useful :)
bigsteve
23rd September 2006, 01:12 AM
1. Extract all files in the packed attachment below to your SD Card,
2. Then use Windows Explore or Resco Explore copy them to Windows directory on your device.
3. There will be some notifications that "...blablabla... might damage your windows" Pass over it, tap on OverWrite.
4. Return to your SMS Inbox, you'll see......


Still dont work.
still get the
'Access is dedied' error etc full or write protected.
xan
23rd September 2006, 02:47 AM
Here's the sample:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3323/capturemo5.png
seems that there is something messed with margin....
johnance17
23rd September 2006, 03:56 AM
Hey _TB_TB_

Thanks for this simple tweak my exec is now much nicer when composing and reading sms,i notice that my exec is a little slow when composing sms but its tolerable, did you experience this _TB_TB_. i think the bgproperties="fixed" doesnt work because when im scrolling the image scrolls too. do you have any other image you can share. i use my exec always in landscape mode and i edit your image to fit my exec screen. attached is my screenshot.

To bigsteve.

Just copy your read_sms.htm to your sd card using resco explorer then edit the properties of that file uncheck the system,hidden,read only so you can edit it in your pocketpc or desktop using notepad. then copy it back to your windows directory in your pocktpc using Activesynch overwrting the orginal read_sms.htm (make sure you have a backup for futere preferences, also copy the gif you created mine i name it sms.gif )i used this line:

<body background="file://\windows\sms.gif" bgproperties="fixed">

erase all the










near to the end of the file so that there will be no scrollbar

then as _TB_TB_ said ... VIOLA!!!!!!


to xan:

I didnt experience anything regarding the margin check your htm file.
xan
23rd September 2006, 04:02 AM
On attached screenshots, there are no messages which need word wraping, try some long texts.

some new image: 8)


http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/499/obr1fr1.gif
johnance17
23rd September 2006, 04:24 AM
To XAN:

Kindly see attached pictures. I type my name all the way down but didint see any problem on my margin. the only problem is when composing a large amount of text, the image is overlap by the text. you can see it on the my screenshot were its been overlap. i think you've erase something in your compose_sms.htm. mine are all woking perfectly.

Can anybody post a tribal like image, like the one posted by _TB_TB_

Again thanks to _TB_TB_
xan
23rd September 2006, 04:46 AM
I just made a fresh read_sms.htm file, and the results are the same, file is ok. When I forward the message, I got proper alignment:
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/4052/capturear0.png

The problem with read_sms.htm persists.
johnance17
23rd September 2006, 04:56 AM
forwarding, composing, reading sms with the tweak works perfectly to me, i cant reproduce the problem you've experiencing. theres nothing wrong with my margin here.
digitalxlave
26th September 2006, 01:49 PM
1. Extract all files in the packed attachment below to your SD Card,
2. Then use Windows Explore or Resco Explore copy them to Windows directory on your device.
3. There will be some notifications that "...blablabla... might damage your windows" Pass over it, tap on OverWrite.
4. Return to your SMS Inbox, you'll see......


Still dont work.
still get the
'Access is dedied' error etc full or write protected.

edit properties on the replacement files, there will be a thick on "archive" check box, untick it n the files r ready to go...

anyone know how to make the fonts 'not sooo big'?

thx...great work guys
_TB_TB_
26th September 2006, 04:20 PM
Edit the read_style.css file in \Windows dir, modify the ReadBody, Subject.SMS...... section. There you have font: 8pt Tahoma.
kumar00455
27th September 2006, 05:39 AM
Could you guys create a CAB file that will do the 'overwriting' of the files in the WINDOWS folder.... 8)
raymonds
27th September 2006, 08:25 AM
this is a welcome change. are there other images to "play" with?
_TB_TB_
27th September 2006, 08:49 AM
Well basically you can put the images anywhere you want using pathtoimage , you can chnge the layout of the read/compose forms, eg. you can have the FROM field at the bottom, the contact picture somewhere in the background, etc... I'll try to make a CAB as soon as I get back from school - around 2pm CET ;)
greatbal
27th September 2006, 09:58 AM
this is so cool _TB_TB_! 8)


thanks! :D
c_shekhar
27th September 2006, 04:40 PM
Hey _TB_TB!

I wish to change the font size of the text while composing the SMS. Which part of compose_SMS.css should I change??
_TB_TB_
27th September 2006, 10:22 PM
Like I said before, richedit needs a deeper research... I'll make some tests and post the results here;)

There is a test bg included as an attachment - only the background is changed in SMS window. You can replace the default image, it is \windows\sms_bg.gif
helmi_c
28th September 2006, 05:39 PM
very cool idea _TB_TB!
kumar00455
28th September 2006, 08:30 PM
CAB - Works great....

I am using Helmi's ROM... I didnt have to reset the device....

Helpmi - suggest add this as a part pf your ROM :)
xan
29th September 2006, 12:32 AM
It should be considered as "watermark" of the helmi's roms :D
_TB_TB_
29th September 2006, 08:29 AM
Yup;)
c_shekhar
29th September 2006, 09:55 AM
I checked inside the cab file I dont see any .css files. where are they???
_TB_TB_
30th September 2006, 12:12 AM
There are none? Only the HTM is modified, thus no CSS addon;)
c_shekhar
30th September 2006, 12:15 PM
Then how shall we change the font size font type etc as per our requirement and taste?????
c_shekhar
3rd October 2006, 08:51 AM
@_TB_TB
I am still waiting for your reply
_TB_TB_
3rd October 2006, 06:11 PM
See first post of this topic:)
bukwit
27th October 2006, 12:28 PM
I dont use cleartype but I cant seem to disable cleartype within reading an sms. On composing an sms cleartype is disabled by default. Ive been thru the reading and compose css files but cant see anything that allows me to disable it. Any help much appreciated.
_TB_TB_
27th October 2006, 02:44 PM
You must disable ClearType in Pocket Internet Explorer:
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings, value ClearTypeText set it to 0.
bukwit
28th October 2006, 12:26 AM
great..thanks very much...much appreciated :)
c_shekhar
28th October 2006, 05:22 AM
Hi _TB_TB!!
Long pending query pl....
How can I change the font size ans style for composing the SMS? any findings bro???
_TB_TB_
28th October 2006, 09:12 AM
Nope:/ Still unexplained...... I think its in the registry. I'll check it today.
c_shekhar
28th October 2006, 10:45 AM
Nope:/ Still unexplained...... I think its in the registry. I'll check it today.

Thanks bro...More powers to you...
_TB_TB_
29th October 2006, 11:24 AM
Unfortunately - no solution yet:/
seann
1st November 2006, 12:11 AM
used the cab file. works great....

need more background to customize every themes to use...

thanks a lot...:)
abc138
4th January 2007, 03:19 PM
Unfortunately - no solution yet:/

Still no solution SIR???
What a pity!!!
catwo
4th January 2007, 05:12 PM
I missed this one, thanks alot _TB_TB_ it works great.:)
abc138
4th January 2007, 05:24 PM
Don't u guys think the default font size for composing SMS is too small???
No way to change it???
frz
28th January 2007, 06:28 AM
Hi _TB_TB!!
Long pending query pl....
How can I change the font size ans style for composing the SMS? any findings bro???

to change the Msg. font size go to
HKLM/sotware\microsoft\inbox\richeditHostFontSize and change from current 10 what ever you like. it is normaly by 8 by other AKU 3.5 ROMS
frz
28th January 2007, 01:50 PM
Like I said before, richedit needs a deeper research... I'll make some tests and post the results here;)

There is a test bg included as an attachment - only the background is changed in SMS window. You can replace the default image, it is \windows\sms_bg.gif

hi,
when i replace the sms_bg image with my own image (240x265) & rename it sms_bg,
it covers the entire screen in the create sms page
any idea what im doing wrong
frz
c_shekhar
28th January 2007, 02:15 PM
to change the Msg. font size go to
HKLM/sotware\microsoft\inbox\richeditHostFontSize and change from current 10 what ever you like. it is normaly by 8 by other AKU 3.5 ROMS

I dont find any value with this name on my device?????
bluecream4
16th March 2007, 07:34 AM
So Cool!!!

Thank you for you tips :D
ssongkiat
16th March 2007, 07:50 AM
Great. Thank a lot.
namco
25th May 2007, 01:59 PM
Hello,

I have installed this CAB, most SMS windows work well, but some SMS types are messed up.

The header is displayed vertically instead of horizontally:

To: Correct Formatting

Sent: <Contact image goes here, correct>
2
5
M
a
y
2
0
0
7
0
9
:
0
7

From:D
e
m
o


That's an example. The SMS text is displayed correctly formatted in the bottom. I have a prophet and using a WM6 ROM, might that be the cause?
namco
25th May 2007, 08:19 PM
Nevermind, i solved it myself. Uninstalled, redownloaded the .CAB, reinstalled and it's now working. Go figure.
nesty24
28th June 2007, 04:35 PM
I've tried this code and test it on a pc and the background image became fixed when i scrolled it, but after I place it on my ppc, the image is gone. Do you think wm5 doesn't support css style in html? Can we upgrade the html driver of the ppc?

<style type="text/css">
body
{
background-image: url("sms_bg.gif");
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-attachment: fixed;
}
</style>

note: I've pasted this code inside the <head></head>
Sirius-3R
6th July 2007, 03:24 PM
Your work is not forgotten _TB_TB_

I have a view tips for you:

The background image should have a size overall 320x265 so you can use it on landscape too.

Its better to use a white background, so you don't need to adjust the stylesheet for the text color.

Change the DPI to 96 else 72.

Don't use GIF's, 24-bit PNG's looks better on the BA and the size of the images is not much more as a GIF.

it's possible to use different background images for read and compose sms.
oldsap
17th July 2007, 05:04 AM
I've tried this code and test it on a pc and the background image became fixed when i scrolled it, but after I place it on my ppc, the image is gone. Do you think wm5 doesn't support css style in html? Can we upgrade the html driver of the ppc?

<style type="text/css">
body
{
background-image: url("sms_bg.gif");
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-attachment: fixed;
}
</style>

note: I've pasted this code inside the <head></head>

any imporvement on this?
johnripper
6th September 2007, 09:34 PM
the cab doesn't work well on wm6
Sirius-3R
11th October 2007, 02:34 PM
My SMS Display Tweak works perfect on my BA with Helmi_WM6_R0

File Attatched below.

Just extract and copy in your \Windows Directory. After Reset take a look in your Text Messages
tommytuna
14th October 2007, 04:35 AM
I have a Q9 WM6 and I managed to successfully change the read_style_409.css and get the fonts in the view message window to look nice and small. Anybody figure out which of the CSS/HTML files need to be edited to shrink the font in the outlook message list. I can only see 4 message headers at a time and by shrinking that font it would be a lot like my old Treo.

What are all the template numbers for (why 10 versions of read_style_xxx.css)?
Keng230
20th October 2007, 12:12 AM
Thank you so much for all posts, I already mixed all your tips to my Wondrous Wizard. (^_^)
grande
29th October 2007, 04:12 AM
Regards to all thank to the person who posted the files. i try to use it in my Hima wm6 and it, did some html editing, resize some images i desired and it work great. now my messanging rocks!!! tnx a lot dudes!! I'll upload it here just extract the zip file to /windows
Pajak
20th November 2007, 07:22 PM
Hi
I have tried this,
Copied the file to PC editted them and when i copied them back I get the 'Access is denied' Error message,

I think those files a protected & Hidden system files when on PC, any way of getting around this?

I have the same problem and i do know the reason. Unfortunatelly in some devices (like i.e. ours) these files are included in ROM. That's why on these devices there is no possibility to edit them nor delete them. :(
ga!nusha
2nd December 2007, 04:07 PM
here is the orange version :)
and the vodafone version

le: added some other operators(if anyone interested...)

LE2: a Christmas theme:
raymonds
23rd December 2007, 07:54 AM
to change the Msg. font size go to
HKLM/sotware\microsoft\inbox\richeditHostFontSize and change from current 10 what ever you like. it is normaly by 8 by other AKU 3.5 ROMS

this works quite well for composing SMS.

may i know how to change the readSMS font size using a registry editor?

thanks!
raymonds
30th December 2007, 02:21 PM
this works quite well for composing SMS.

may i know how to change the readSMS font size using a registry editor?

thanks!

got it to work now. and there's no need to use the registry editor.

even if the read_style.css is hardcoded in the ROM, resco file explorer is able to let me rename it to a file with a .txt extension, remove the read-only/hidden/system properties, edit the file to change the font sizes, and rename it back to read_style.css to overwrite the existing one.

i use a font size of 14pt. much easier to read the messages.
madster
28th January 2008, 05:22 AM
I encountered the same problem like you when I have picture in my contact. Pls advice how to resolve.

Hello,

I have installed this CAB, most SMS windows work well, but some SMS types are messed up.

The header is displayed vertically instead of horizontally:

To: Correct Formatting

Sent: <Contact image goes here, correct>
2
5
M
a
y
2
0
0
7
0
9
:
0
7

From:D
e
m
o


That's an example. The SMS text is displayed correctly formatted in the bottom. I have a prophet and using a WM6 ROM, might that be the cause?
madster
28th January 2008, 04:40 PM
I have the attached problem! Please advice how to resolve!
hexen
6th April 2008, 07:16 PM
thnx gyz... really helpd.... works beautifully on my phone
airkev23
9th May 2008, 05:16 PM
Hey _TB_TB_


erase all the










near to the end of the file so that there will be no scrollbar

then as _TB_TB_ said ... VIOLA!!!!!!



hi, i cant seem to understand what you mean by this.. the erasing part near the end of the file..

here is whats written in my read_sms.htm
i have also attached the file for you to see..

<html XMLNS:Inbox>

<head>
<object id="HTMLFormFactory" CLASSID="clsid:29d48cf7-ed6a-4a9d-a17a-ae9115c07a90" />
<?IMPORT NAMESPACE="Inbox" IMPLEMENTATION="#HTMLFormFactory" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="file://\windows\read_style.css" type="text/css" />
</head>

<body background="file://\windows\smsbgr.gif" bgproperties="fixed">
<div class="header">

<Inbox:To>
<table class="header">
<tr>
<td class="header">To:</td>
<td class="content"><Inbox:content id="TO" /></td>
</tr>
</table>
</Inbox:To>

<Inbox:Sent>
<table class="header">
<tr>
<td class="header">Sent:</td>
<td class="content"><Inbox:content id="SENT" /></td>
</tr>
</table>
</Inbox:Sent>

<a id="Inbox:top" />

<Inbox:InfoBar>
<div >
<Inbox:content id="INFOBAR" />
</div>
</Inbox:InfoBar>

<table class="header3">
<tr>
<td>
<Inbox:SenderPic>
<Inbox:content id="SENDERPIC"/>
</Inbox:SenderPic>
<Inbox:From>
<Inbox:content id="FROM" advancefocusedlink />
</Inbox:From>
<Inbox:Callback>
<table class="callback" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" >
<tr>
<td class="callback">Callback:</td>
<td class="content"><Inbox:content id="CALLBACK" /></td>
</tr>
</table>
</Inbox:Callback>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

<hr class="divider" size="1" />
</div>

<a id="Inbox:BeginBody" />


<Inbox:Subject class="SMS">
<Inbox:content id="SUBJECT" links />
</Inbox:Subject>


<a id="Inbox:EndBody" />

&nbsp;

<Inbox:DiscreteLink>
<Inbox:content id="DISCRETELINK" />
</Inbox:DiscreteLink>

<Inbox:Padding>
<Inbox:content id="PADDING" />
</Inbox:Padding>

</body>

</html>
pauldomag
11th August 2008, 06:41 AM
@airkev23

just remove the ff:
<Inbox:Padding>
<Inbox:content id="PADDING" />
</Inbox:Padding>

Though on my Samsung i780 changes on font-sizes on the compose_sms.css doesn't seem to have any effect. I have replaced all font: 8pt Tahoma; with my own size but still the fonts are large.

Any Ideas?
airkev23
18th August 2008, 01:01 PM
@pauldomag

il give it a try.. i dont have my windows mobile with me anymore.. hehe..

as to your question, i cant seem to understand.. could you elaborate more?
Biges
27th August 2008, 09:47 PM
Thanks a lot, _TB_TB_!
Especially for removing the annoying scrollbar :)
Negrito
25th October 2008, 10:10 PM
Will this work on WinMo 6.1?

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chedeo
15th December 2008, 08:43 AM
wonderful! thanks _TB_TB_!

works fine w/ my phone..
brunoisa10
12th March 2011, 09:15 AM
HI All

is it possible to tweak the Inbox in Conversation mode ?


as I've seen the mods here are on old mode without Thread mode

I just want to change the white background showing all the conv (on winMO 6.1)