[Update 04/04/08! v1.07.02] Skinnable Analog Clock Today Plugin "Retro"

[thenext1]

Retro PPC 1.07.02 for WM5 and WM6
~ Official Website (http://web.gemini.dynalias.net/?c=index_ek_rppc) ~
I've made this little plugin that displays an analog clock, similar to those wall clocks.
It is a PPC port of my previously-released Retro plugin for the smartphone (http://web.gemini.dynalias.net/default.asp?c=index_ek_retro)
You can make your own skin with your PC and REdit. Look below and download it. (REdit needs .NET Framework 2.0 installed on your PC).

News:
Development on Retro is stopped, for now. If you are really interested on bringing it ahead, please contact me by PM or email and maybe I'll release the source.

Main Features:

completely skinnable
skins work like photoshop files (with layers)
antialiased-grade graphics quality, better than alternatives (namely spbclock)
can be centered, left, right aligned with a margin
can create stunning effects: canvas shadows, hand shadows, transparent clocks, glass translucency, semi-transparency, etc...
real-time second hand motion (for faster PDAs)


How To Install:
Retro is compatible with WM5 and upwards!
Run the CAB file on your PDA, make sure to choose to install it into internal memory.
Put additional clock files (skins) created by others into the install dir, then you can choose them in the plugin options under Settings - Today - Items tab. The CAB file already comes with 3 basic skins.
I hope you like it.

Where to download:
Retro and REdit can be found on their official site (http://web.gemini.dynalias.net/?c=index_ek_rppc).

Known bugs:
- does not work correctly with non-square clock sizes
- clock will not update while the screen is locked

Version history:
Retro Update 04-03-2008 v1.07.02
- Added "Alarm hand" to Retro and REdit, that shows the hour position of one of the system alarms.
- Added 24-Hour hand.
- Added the capability to short-cut to the system Clock & Alarm properties.
- Added the capability to embed Author & Name info into the clocks.
- Fixed the bug that prevented Retro from animating properly while embedded in Wisbar Advance Desktop.
- 15-20% speed improvement.
(the new setting screen is shown in the second attachment)

Retro Update 11-29-2007
- Fixed plugin didn't appear in Today settings in WM5 devices

Retro Update 11-23-2007 v1.06c3:
- Fixed slow application startup from desktop due to deadlock in slow priority code (introduced in 1.06c2)

Retro Update 11-17-2007 v1.06c2:
- Fixed CAB install package for non-english PPCs (testers needed!)
- Lower thread priority for clock drawing - should ensure that apps start as quick as possible when opened from the homescreen

REdit Update 04-03-2008 v1.07.03:
- Fixed some crashes for stupid issues.
- Fixed a duplicate preview-window bug.
- Added code to support new features in Retro 1.07.02.




User contributions
dave_hutch: Blue Glass QVGA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58607&d=1195381560)
ezmike: Black Clock (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1953838&postcount=67), Silver Black iButton (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1967703&postcount=73), Black Swiss Army (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1977885&postcount=77), Optical Illusion (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2029220&postcount=106), Black and Orange chrono (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2001516&postcount=100), Transparent Clock (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2049336&postcount=124)
awsy44: Austere QVGA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=72031&d=1203695788)
JudgeDredd67: Bell&Ross BR01 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1987211&postcount=91), Titleist Golf Ball (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1990464&postcount=94)
vip3r69: Bling (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2034534&postcount=111)
rykev: ovalClock (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2038428&postcount=118), soupClock (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2058063&postcount=128)
Cobra2: Ya (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2049719&postcount=127)

See page 13 and onwards for more contributions: page 13 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344870&page=13)

[tomazez]

i would like to see some screenshots though:)
seems like it is nice
chees:cool:

[lepsyfou]

http://web.gemini.dynalias.net/shot_retro.jpg screenshot ...site

[thenext1]

screenshot ...site

yes, but that is the smartphone version...
the plugin is all about drawing the clock over the background.

i made a screenshot in the emulator


EDIT: screenshot in the 1st post

[thenext1]

No one is interested?

[queer~dude]

Simply, but Awesome,
thanks dude

[littld]

It's good. You should know that rlToday does this already and more. I do like yours better though as there is less screen flicker when going back tot he Today screen. You need more examples. Also when clicking on the clock it should open the clock applet liek the standard one does. A smaller clock available would be good, with a second hand. And the date printed somewhere.

Thanks!

[thenext1]

It's good. You should know that rlToday does this already and more. I do like yours better though as there is less screen flicker when going back tot he Today screen. You need more examples. Also when clicking on the clock it should open the clock applet liek the standard one does. A smaller clock available would be good, with a second hand. And the date printed somewhere.

Thanks!

I didn't know rlToday.
I got informed about it, and I saw all that can do... I will not do all the calendar things, etc... but I will for sure add digital date/time display(it was already in the plans), if I see enough popular will :D

For the smaller clock issue, well, you can do one for yourself. Also REdit has an option to resize clocks, so you can resize the Austere clock which has the seconds hand (included with the package) to better fit your screen.

[davehutch]

has kept me busy for the last hour making a rough and ready skin from the Omega Seamaster. Found an iage of one on the 'net and started Photoshopping from there...
Images are photographic so blurred slightly when resized, but generally pleased for a first attempt.
Might have another go at some point and make one from scratch.
Here it is:

[thenext1]

has kept me busy for the last hour making a rough and ready skin from the Omega Seamaster. Found an iage of one on the 'net and started Photoshopping from there...
Images are photographic so blurred slightly when resized, but generally pleased for a first attempt.
Might have another go at some point and make one from scratch.
Here it is:

I'm really really happy you found this useful! :D
I'm already making some changes in Redit to make it more user-friendly...

[abhayaa]

I installed it but not showing in today items

[thenext1]

I installed it but not showing in today items

is you device wm5 or wm6?

check that the following registry key exists:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Today\Items\GMT Retro Clock\

[ahmedfikry]

Hi thenext1

thanks for a very nice plugin
i installed with no problems

after install it did not show, all what i needed is just to go to settings, today & check mark next to plugin ..
i was also able to adjust options from there

the large VGA clock works fast with my qvga phone, but how can i adjust the size? do you have that black one in qvga form?
someone mentioned REdit? is that a software somewhere?

can you please provide some info regarding skinning, size & format adjustment?

THANKS..GREAT work..waiting for the one with digital clock & maybe date (long/short format please eg. Saturday, 17 November 2007 vs 11/17/2007)

Happy Thanksgiving


is you device wm5 or wm6?

check that the following registry key exists:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Today\Items\GMT Retro Clock\

[thenext1]

the large VGA clock works fast with my qvga phone, but how can i adjust the size? do you have that black one in qvga form?
clocks aren't resizable from Retro... you should download REdit (see 1st post), open the clock with it, and then use the "resize clock" function in the Tools menu. Be advised taht resized clocks forcedly look worse than the original ones!...


can you please provide some info regarding skinning, size & format adjustment?skinning...well....skins are layered files (up to 30 layers) with PNG files attached to them, so there's alpha transpparency... try downloading REdit and familiarizing with it ...

THANKS..GREAT work..waiting for the one with digital clock & maybe date (long/short format please eg. Saturday, 17 November 2007 vs 11/17/2007)it will have custom date format and custom text.


I will be available soon... now I'm in a hurry ... thanks for the interest!

[JueLue]

Hello!
Nice work!
But the reg-key is not international

Installation folder in german-ppc is for example "Programme" and not "Program files"!

I had do mannualy correct this in the registy to make the plugin appear.

JueLue

[tomazez]

No one is interested?

haha, no I AM, really liking it!
cheers!:cool:

[galonzo23]

i would like to use it, however i am not getting anything in the today settings :confused: are there any special settings for wm5? the reg key is in there, i saw enabled was set to 0? i tried 1 and soft reset, still nothing. PLZ help :)

[thenext1]

i would like to use it, however i am not getting anything in the today settings :confused: are there any special settings for wm5? the reg key is in there, i saw enabled was set to 0? i tried 1 and soft reset, still nothing. PLZ help :)

If your pocket PC is not english, the setup have placed the wrong key into the registry. Please uninstall and try the file i've updated in the 1st page.

Thanks to JueLue for the explanation!

[lukeap69]

I didn't know rlToday.
I got informed about it, and I saw all that can do... I will not do all the calendar things, etc... but I will for sure add digital date/time display(it was already in the plans), if I see enough popular will :D

For the smaller clock issue, well, you can do one for yourself. Also REdit has an option to resize clocks, so you can resize the Austere clock which has the seconds hand (included with the package) to better fit your screen.

i like the digital clock also if you can add it

[davehutch]

Blue Glass QVGA

[galonzo23]

If your pocket PC is not english, the setup have placed the wrong key into the registry. Please uninstall and try the file i've updated in the 1st page.

Thanks to JueLue for the explanation!

i did everything you said, downloaded the updated .cab, ect., still getting the same thing: no settings in personal/today :confused:

oh yeah, english PPC by the way

[thenext1]

i did everything you said, downloaded the updated .cab, ect., still getting the same thing: no settings in personal/today :confused:

oh yeah, english PPC by the way

please look at that reg key (hklm/software/microsoft/today/items/GMT Retro Clock) ... post its contents, or make a screenshot

[galonzo23]

here are the reg values:

[maxirk]

Same problem. Today item don't appears.

ASUS P525, WM5 build 195, English

[thenext1]

i did everything you said, downloaded the updated .cab, ect., still getting the same thing: no settings in personal/today :confused:

oh yeah, english PPC by the way

did you install it into internal memory?
go to that folder (\program files\retro\) and check if this file is present: "ekpclock.dll"

[RacerCub68]

I must say I wanted this clock from the time I saw it only for the Smartphone. It doesn't dissapoint, the hands are especially wonderful.

However, in the mean time, I got used to "Today's Time" plug in, with it's crappy hands, mostly crappy clocks, and it's resetting of options every time my PocketPC is reset or runs out of battery.

So, in order to ween me off of that, I have to do a much smaller clock (all these skins take up WAY too much real estate!) and beg that you consider adding in some other info to the sides it leaves open.

Of all the ugly clock backgrounds that come in the Today's Time, this is the best one I found, but still the hands, yesh! The animation feature sucks too, every time you come to the today screen, it winds the clock from noon, and paralyzes the system. Everytime the phone is reset, you must disable this again.

PS: Your clock installs in a snap, and works far better, you have to go to today settings at least twice to get the Today's Time clock to work.

[thenext1]

I must say I wanted this clock from the time I saw it only for the Smartphone. It doesn't dissapoint, the hands are especially wonderful.

However, in the mean time, I got used to "Today's Time" plug in, with it's crappy hands, mostly crappy clocks, and it's resetting of options every time my PocketPC is reset or runs out of battery.

So, in order to ween me off of that, I have to do a much smaller clock (all these skins take up WAY too much real estate!) and beg that you consider adding in some other info to the sides it leaves open.

Of all the ugly clock backgrounds that come in the Today's Time, this is the best one I found, but still the hands, yesh! The animation feature sucks too, every time you come to the today screen, it winds the clock from noon, and paralyzes the system. Everytime the phone is reset, you must disable this again.

PS: Your clock installs in a snap, and works far better, you have to go to today settings at least twice to get the Today's Time clock to work.
lol, I appreciate your thoughts... are u sure u installed the last version of today's time? :D ...
Anyway, adding digital time/date info is already on my short list,and will begin working on it after the 22th (i've got a school exam!)

[galonzo23]

did you install it into internal memory?
go to that folder (\program files\retro\) and check if this file is present: "ekpclock.dll"

yes, it's in there. I looked at the pocketweather reg settings, & their .dll is in the windows folder, so i copied ekpclock.dll into the windows directory & changed the registry accordingly, still isn't showing up in the today items.

All of this after uninstalling retro one more time, reboot, install again, not in today items, copied to windows & changed reg, reboot, nothing. :confused:

[maxirk]

go to that folder (\program files\retro\) and check if this file is present: "ekpclock.dll"

yes, it's in there :)

[sheitan]

Working great with my wm6 wizard !

I've made some great screenshots using your clock and this black theme skin (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-black-wm6-theme.html)

[thenext1]

@galonzo23, maxirk: i'll make a test app to test the loading of the plugin... stay tuned!

[krishan2207]

hi this is a nice plugin. I hv edited the system skin to add a second hand in it.

[krishan2207]

hi this is a nice plugin. I hv edited the system skin to add a second hand in it.

[krishan2207]

hi this is a nice plugin. I hv edited the system skin to add a second hand in it.

[thenext1]

yes, it's in there. I looked at the pocketweather reg settings, & their .dll is in the windows folder, so i copied ekpclock.dll into the windows directory & changed the registry accordingly, still isn't showing up in the today items.

All of this after uninstalling retro one more time, reboot, install again, not in today items, copied to windows & changed reg, reboot, nothing. :confused:

I've uploaded the tester program on the 1st post, it's called "ektptest" ... download it, put it into Retro's folder, and run it.

thanks

[ahmedfikry]

To all the skinner who are smarter than me :)

Can you please add a second hand for the modern skin and post the file here?

i have the red clock on vista sidebar & if its possible can you make a pale red second arm to match the one there?

I was also interested in a black skin like Austere but without the wrld map background (plain black with hour marks & a second hand)

Thank you


hi this is a nice plugin. I hv edited the system skin to add a second hand in it.

[maxirk]

I've uploaded the tester program on the 1st post, it's called "ektptest" ... download it, put it into Retro's folder, and run it.

thanks

I've done it. Error: The file 'EkTPest' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one its cjmponents cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file. See the screenshot

[thenext1]

I've done it. Error: The file 'EkTPest' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one its cjmponents cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file. See the screenshot

Is your device unlocked? Are you using a custom ROM? Can you install similar today plugins like LVM Time?

I hate this stuff

[galonzo23]

Is your device unlocked? Are you using a custom ROM? Can you install similar today plugins like LVM Time?

I hate this stuff

same here, no custom rom (original rom, never had to restore), like i said, pocketweather today plugin works perfectly, i guess i'll try LVM Time :confused:

[maxirk]

Is your device unlocked? Are you using a custom ROM? Can you install similar today plugins like LVM Time?

I hate this stuff

What do u mean? I have an official ROM which was in there when I bought my device.

I installed SPB time http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/time/?ru - it works :)

Installed LVM Time - it's appeared on today but I hate this stuff too :) There're little differences between it and standard today plug in. The strange app.

I need big analog clock on today screen directly (not as screensaver)

Moreover, I've installed your app on my friend's Gygabite G-smart i128 - same problems.

Вот тут http://myppc.ru/2007/11/18/retro-ppc-v1.06c.html тоже многие говрят, что у них не идет :)

[thenext1]

What do u mean? I have an official ROM which was in there when I bought my device.

I installed SPB time http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/time/?ru - it works :)

Installed LVM Time - it's appeared on today but I hate this stuff too :) There're little differences between it and standard today plug in. The strange app.

I need big analog clock on today screen directly (not as screensaver)

Moreover, I've installed your app on my friend's Gygabite G-smart i128 - same problems.

Вот тут http://myppc.ru/2007/11/18/retro-ppc-v1.06c.html тоже многие говрят, что у них не идет :)

I've sent you a private message (well, actually 2 PM's) :D

check them

@all: sorry for all the hassles, but I'm trying as you to understand why it shouldn't work. thanks for sticking here!

[Lauraine]

Hi,

Great app, love it!!!
Since i am not a tweaker i would like to ask is someone will be kind enough to help me:
Can someone pls resize the standard black clock with the worldmap on it. I need it just a little bigger then the other ones (the standard and red skin)... and then pls post it here.

Thanx a lot!!!

[thiti31]

Hello,

I have the same problem than galonzo23 and maxirk.
I have an axim X51v with WM5 and the last french official ROM.
I've made all the tests.
Same results than galonzo23, same error displayed with your ektptest.exe, and nothing in the today plug in.

I've made this : SetSecurity.exe program (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=702) without success...


What's happen ?

[thenext1]

@thiti31, galonzo, maxirk: please try the new version i've uploaded on the first post.
now it should work.

the problem was an incorrect DLL subsystem version (5.02 instead of 5.01, but I didn't think it mattered so much :D )

[biondu]

I've tested the new version and now it works great on a Jamin - WM5

Grazie thenext1 !

[maxirk]

yeah, it works!

[thenext1]

I've tested the new version and now it works great on a Jamin - WM5

Grazie thenext1 !
Prego, non c'è di che! :D

[galonzo23]

working here, too THANKS :)

[zuNN]

not working in wisbar advance desktop... :(

[thenext1]

not working in wisbar advance desktop... :(

Are you using the latest version of wisbar desktop?
I've tried Retro on wisbar on the WM5 and WM6 emulator and it sort of works, but it doesn't update (and it's wisbar fault, coz in the usual way it works perfectly)

[thiti31]

Great job thenext1, it works perfectly, now.

THX

:) :) :)

[thoeng]

Hi All,

I am trying to make the clock slightly bigger perhaps 10% from original version, and also positioning it slightly lower than center.

But to run redit from my HTC touh i got error and can edit the clock

anybody show me how to install redit properly ?

[thenext1]

Hi All,

I am trying to make the clock slightly bigger perhaps 10% from original version, and also positioning it slightly lower than center.

But to run redit from my HTC touh i got error and can edit the clock

anybody show me how to install redit properly ?

1) REdit is to be run on your PC, not your pda!
2) You can't resize clock to bigger sizes, only to smaller sizes.
3) To position it lower, you would need to make a new clock with bigger dimensions... (i'm adding the "canvas resize" functionality for that, in short time)

[djgholum]

Hi Friends,
I am new here und installed Retro-clock. It is very nice. But the skin (AustereVGA) is very big for the display of my Orbit (HTC Artemis). I have not enough experience to resize the skins. :confused:
Also I need a smaller AustereVGA-skin (more or less 60% of the originally size). could you please help me and send it to me? it would be very nice from you.:)

Many Thanx :;)

[CiMBo]

Really a great work!! :cool:
Please, add the day and date (sat 15 for example) and another skin, smaller than the others. ;)

[darvish_boy]

hi thenext1
this is a great simple buti clock
very good man
if u can plz add some simple features like show misscalls , sms , alarm and open relative programs.
it is true that is another programs wich do more jobs but ur work is simple and tiny and fast.
tnx alot

[thenext1]

hi thenext1
this is a great simple buti clock
very good man
if u can plz add some simple features like show misscalls , sms , alarm and open relative programs.
it is true that is another programs wich do more jobs but ur work is simple and tiny and fast.
tnx alot

I plan on adding a customizable digital clock, but not those thing you've mentioned (misscalls, sms, alarm and shortcuts).

It's simply not their place.

[thenext1]

Really a great work!! :cool:
Please, add the day and date (sat 15 for example) and another skin, smaller than the others. ;)

I made REdit for the purpose that someone would use it to make skins... i'm not a talented designer, sorry :(

Ita: Ho fatto REdit proprio perchè qualcnuo si mettesse li e facesse qualcosa... non sono un grafico eccellente, mi dispiace

[ezmike]

I reduced the Blue glass clock but I can't figure out how to place it in the install dir. Also, what does the reduced clock file extention need to be?

[thenext1]

I reduced the Blue glass clock but I can't figure out how to place it in the install dir. Also, what does the reduced clock file extention need to be?
You can't figure how to place a file on your phone?
Simply connect it to your computer, ensure it is connected with active sync, browse it to the install folder (usually "\program files\retro") and drop the file there.

The file need have a .clr extension.
Redit should append the right extension for you when you save it, correct me if I'm wrong!

Btw, what blue clock are you talkling about? Is there a clock i didn't see?

[ezmike]

Thank you for the quick reply. I wasn't clear on the instructions and thought it had to be added to the original install cab by mistake, the names being similar. Yes, I know how to add files to my phone. Thanks for clearing up my confusion. The blue clock skins are found in a post a few pages back, Blue Glass zip i believe it's called created by a senior member. I used Redit to reduce it 75%.

I would make other skins if I knew how since I have time and enjoy doing projects like that. I tried to used Redit to view each part of the clock image, get their dimensions and such, but, as you know, it's not used for that purpose.

I will place the clr file on my phone as you instructed. Thanks again for your help.

After following your instructions, it is now on my phone and working perfectly. And thanks also to davehutch for the Blue Glass skin.

[ezmike]

Thanks again.

[luckyland]

Very nice work.
I tried the smartphone version; any chance you can add y position in xml and break the one-line per-plugin restriction, to place it side by side with other plugins (as in MadBeetle clock plugin)?

[thenext1]

Very nice work.
I tried the smartphone version; any chance you can add y position in xml and break the one-line per-plugin restriction, to place it side by side with other plugins (as in MadBeetle clock plugin)?

You have to know that I am very busy in this moment, moreover, unfortunately I don't have a smartphone no more.
Breaking the 1-plugin-per-line requires a great amount of coding, because it has to be done explicitly (windows mobile home screen doesn't support it). I know only 2 plugins that do this.

[luckyland]

Thank you anyway for your attention.

[ezmike]

I played around with Redit and photoshop and figured out the basics for making a clock skin. I don't think it's the best but for my first attempt it's not too bad. Thought I would post a screenshot of it to get some feedback. Thanks.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1779/whiteclockscreenshotze3.jpg

[ezmike]

I made a black retro clock for those of you that have a black theme on your phone. Here is a screenshot so you can see what it looks like on a black background. I'm including a cab file with the black clr file for anybody who wants it. Unpack the cab file and extract the .clr file from it, then sync with your phone and place the clr file in the Retro folder under Programs on your phone.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3874/blackclockscreenshotzs6.jpg

This is what it looks like on my phone after using Redit to reduce the clock size to 75 percent.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6416/screen02px1.png

[awsy44]

I resized the Austere to QVGA size, which looks perfect new, its my favorite clock btw lol, i've attached it

[phamhien]

i've installed black skin and Blue skin but I can'd find them any where! Please, help me!

[phamhien]

1) REdit is to be run on your PC, not your pda!
2) You can't resize clock to bigger sizes, only to smaller sizes.
3) To position it lower, you would need to make a new clock with bigger dimensions... (i'm adding the "canvas resize" functionality for that, in short time)

When i've extracted the file's name " redit.zip" and then i click on "redit.exe", it couldn't work, here is:" The application failed to initialize properly(0*c0000135). Click on OK to terminate the app". Help me!

[ezmike]

i've installed black skin and Blue skin but I can'd find them any where! Please, help me!

I am imagining you installed the cab on your phone when you were supposed to unpack the cab and zip packages and extract the .clr files and place them somewhere on your computer where you can find them, then activesync your phone and use explore to find the Retro folder under Programs and copy the .clr files into that folder. If that is what you did, I suggest that you activesync your phone and use explore to try to find where it placed them (maybe in My Documents???) and move the .clr files to the Retro folder where they belong. I hope that helps.

[phamhien]

thank so much! I found it!

[ezmike]

I made another skin that looks like a silver iphone button with a black gradient background. Extract the clr file from the cab and place it in the Retro clock folder on your phone. Here is what it looks like on a grey background.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3930/blacksilveributtonclockfs7.jpg

[thenext1]

I made another skin that looks like a silver iphone button with a black gradient background. Extract the clr file from the cab and place it in the Retro clock folder on your phone. Here is what it looks like on a grey background.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3930/blacksilveributtonclockfs7.jpg

Hey!
Many thanks for your contribute, it will be highly appreciated!

[RavenY2K3]

Sorry if this has already been comented on but im reading this on my Kaiser and my conection's ropey and can't search the thread properly.

Has anyone noticed/fixed a refresh issue with the clock when the phone is locked? (key lock that is) You have to unlock the phone for the clock to update, is there a way to get round this?

[thenext1]

Sorry if this has already been comented on but im reading this on my Kaiser and my conection's ropey and can't search the thread properly.

Has anyone noticed/fixed a refresh issue with the clock when the phone is locked? (key lock that is) You have to unlock the phone for the clock to update, is there a way to get round this?

This is most probably because when the phone is locked, a transparent window is put over the home screen, and Retro stops redrawing when its window (the homescreen) is not in foreground...

Will look into it and fix it.

thanks for teh report...

[ezmike]

Another skin for Retro Clock. Once again, extract the clr file on your computer, activesync your phone and place the clr file in the Retro Clock program folder.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2227/blackswissarmyscreenshoid3.jpg

[superflysocal]

can anyone do a Cartier watch face like this:

http://www.brittons-watches.co.uk/watches/gents_cartier/1348.jpg

[ezmike]

This is what I could do with the Cartier watch. Not exactly the same but close.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4497/cartierscreenshotuq3.jpg

[karch4]

Works great as plug-in in Ultimatelaunch. Great application. Can't wait to see all the skins everyone is making.

Will add one of my own shortly.

[ezmike]

I was looking through the S2U2 clock thread and found a post by KidGixxer of 58 clock faces that he had collected. You can find his post here with a picture of all the clock faces.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=353255&page=4

His post is post #37 and he included a zip file with all of them in it. Unzip it and store all the .png clock face images to a folder on your computer. They work great with the Retro Clock plug in. Use Redit to open the Blue Glass clr file found a few posts back in this Retro Clock thread and then highlight the top simple image, click the add/change button under "Background image:" and replace it with any of the .png files from his zip file. They are all 120x120 pixels just like the Blue Glass Retro clock so swapping them out is a breeze. Just choose Save As and type in a name and it will save it as a .clr file to use in the Retro Clock app. Really Simple to do. I'll attach a copy of his zip file here but credit goes to him.

[superflysocal]

This is what I could do with the Cartier watch. Not exactly the same but close.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4497/cartierscreenshotuq3.jpg

thanks but i cannot get this to work. installed the cab, found the clr file and moved it into retro directory. I selected Cartier and all it shows are the hour, minute and second hands.

[ezmike]

thanks but i cannot get this to work. installed the cab, found the clr file and moved it into retro directory. I selected Cartier and all it shows are the hour, minute and second hands.

I repackaged the cab for you. Try downloading it again then unpack it and save the clr file on your computer first, then put the Cartier watch clr file into the Retro folder on your phone with activesync. You can delete the first Cartier.clr file at the same time. Sorry about the problem you encountered with the original Cartier cab.

[thenext1]

Shall I edit the first post and put there a "showcase" of your contributions?

[ezmike]

Shall I edit the first post and put there a "showcase" of your contributions?

Yes. I would like that very much. Thank you. :)

[Cobra2]

I was looking through the S2U2 clock thread and found a post by KidGixxer of 58 clock faces that he had collected. You can find his post here with a picture of all the clock faces.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=353255&page=4

His post is post #37 and he included a zip file with all of them in it. Unzip it and store all the .png clock face images to a folder on your computer. They work great with the Retro Clock plug in. Use Redit to open the Blue Glass clr file found a few posts back in this Retro Clock thread and then highlight the top simple image, click the add/change button under "Background image:" and replace it with any of the .png files from his zip file. They are all 120x120 pixels just like the Blue Glass Retro clock so swapping them out is a breeze. Just choose Save As and type in a name and it will save it as a .clr file to use in the Retro Clock app. Really Simple to do. I'll attach a copy of his zip file here but credit goes to him.

Great work, thanx for sharin :D

Keep em comin

[thenext1]

Works great as plug-in in Ultimatelaunch. Great application. Can't wait to see all the skins everyone is making.

Will add one of my own shortly.

Could you detail that for me? Does UltimateLauncher support embedding plugins? Does the seconds hand work? Does the clock draw correctly with semi-transparet backgrounds?

Could you make a screenshot of it? :D

thanks

[avalon53]

Could someone make a clock for me that looks similar to Exactly like this Bell&Ross BR01? It would be greatly appreciated:)

[karch4]

Could you detail that for me? Does UltimateLauncher support embedding plugins? Does the seconds hand work? Does the clock draw correctly with semi-transparet backgrounds?

Could you make a screenshot of it? :D

thanks

If I understand your question, UL supports embedding plug-ins. I attached a picture of my today screen.

The rest of the Today screen is Ultimate launcher with some iPhone icons for tabs (retro clock is default tab; also have tabs for e-mail, weather, GPS programs, and general programs), a background called reptile_black_blackbars.tsk, and a speed dialer from the Palm devices at the bottom.

[thenext1]

If I understand your question, UL supports embedding plug-ins. I attached a picture of my today screen.

The rest of the Today screen is Ultimate launcher with some iPhone icons for tabs (retro clock is default tab; also have tabs for e-mail, weather, GPS programs, and general programs), a background called reptile_black_blackbars.tsk, and a speed dialer from the Palm devices at the bottom.

Thanks. It's coz i've tried Retro with another plugin that, in theory, supported embedding plugins just like ultimatelauncher... i think it's from SPB, if I remember correctly...
But it didn't work... the seconds hand was still, and the clock had problems with background blending (garbled/corrupted images).

It clearly shows that UltimateLauncher is superior, and that Retro is well coded :D :p

[JudgeDredd67]

Could someone make a clock for me that looks similar to Exactly like this Bell&Ross BR01? It would be greatly appreciated:)

As per your request, enjoy.
JD

The zip contains a few sizes: 335, 240, 200, 100, 150, 75 and 50 pxls.

PS. This was no easy task, but I like the look.

All fixed

[avalon53]

As per your request, enjoy.
JD

The zip contains a few sizes: 335, 240, 200, 100, 150, 75 and 50 pxls.

PS. This was no easy task, but I like the look.

All fixed

Thanks for your hard work man!

[karch4]

Could anyone help me in making a skin with the attached picture. I tried the redit program and am just not able to do it. (Or can you show me how to do it?)

Red hands would be awesome.

[JudgeDredd67]

Could anyone help me in making a skin with the attached picture. I tried the redit program and am just not able to do it. (Or can you show me how to do it?)

Red hands would be awesome.


Try this one out, my own mod. ;)

Its in all the sizes as the one above.

[karch4]

Try this one out, my own mod. ;)

Its in all the sizes as the one above.

Awesome - I don't normally ask people for anything on this web page, but I really wanted a golf clock on my phone. Many thanks.

[thenext1]

I've made a slight update to Redit - please check the first page for more info and try it.
I'll be glad to hear from you...

[ezmike]

I've made a slight update to Redit - please check the first page for more info and try it.
I'll be glad to hear from you...

Thanks for the update to Redit. I believe most people will agree that this change makes Redit easier to understand and will make designing skins for Retro more simple.

[ezmike]

Another nice skin for Retro Clock. Extract clr file to computer and use activesync to place it in the Retro folder.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8336/laserglowscreenshotny8.jpg

[epicurean]

If I understand your question, UL supports embedding plug-ins. I attached a picture of my today screen.

The rest of the Today screen is Ultimate launcher with some iPhone icons for tabs (retro clock is default tab; also have tabs for e-mail, weather, GPS programs, and general programs), a background called reptile_black_blackbars.tsk, and a speed dialer from the Palm devices at the bottom.

How did you get your tab icons to be so big? Mine are small and I dunno how to increase its size.

[ezmike]

I made this clock so the colors would go together with the colors of the weather program on my phone. It's similar to the first black clock I made except it also has 3 additional guages with orange hands... one shows hours, one shows minutes, and one shows seconds. It is 120x120 pixels and can be resized with Redit(the new version is awesome!). Again, extract the black orange clr file from the cab and use activesync to place it into the Retro folder on your phone.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3412/blackclock2screenshotwb7.jpg http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/698/blackorangescreenshotip6.jpg http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2156/blackorangescreenshotzc0.jpg

[n77737]

Retro clock is a great addition to my PDA's Today screen.

Is it possible to come up with an analog clock with a true 24 hour face (hour hand makes only one revolution in 24 hours) ?

Regards,

Dave

[thenext1]

Retro clock is a great addition to my PDA's Today screen.

Is it possible to come up with an analog clock with a true 24 hour face (hour hand makes only one revolution in 24 hours) ?

Regards,

Dave

Sure, but how would u employ it?

[n77737]

I normaly use a wristwatch with a 24 hour format, it comes in handy flying. Besides: I just like it. I've tried to attach a picture of my watch but I'm not sure I've done it correctly.

Dave

[n77737]

I normaly use a wristwatch with a 24 hour format, it comes in handy flying. Besides: I just like it. I've tried to attach a picture of my watch but I'm not sure I've done it correctly.

Dave

[thenext1]

I normaly use a wristwatch with a 24 hour format, it comes in handy flying. Besides: I just like it. I've tried to attach a picture of my watch but I'm not sure I've done it correctly.

Dave

I'll see what can I do ... it shouldn't be too hard to do...

[ezmike]

Here is a new skin for Retro. It's a 128x128 optical illusion clock. Unpack the cab on your computer and use activesync to place the clr file in the Retro folder on your phone.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2263/opticalillusionscreenshec7.jpg

[thenext1]

Here is a new skin for Retro. It's a 128x128 optical illusion clock. Unpack the cab on your computer and use activesync to place the clr file in the Retro folder on your phone.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2263/opticalillusionscreenshec7.jpg

Why do you package your clocks in CAB files?
Files into CAB archives have strange names, and people shouldd also rename them.
Why don't yu make a plain ol' zip file?

thanks

[ezmike]

Why do you package your clocks in CAB files?
Files into CAB archives have strange names, and people shouldd also rename them.
Why don't yu make a plain ol' zip file?

thanks

I didn't realize about the strange names. :eek: Now that I know, I'll put them in zip files from now on.

[batcatman]

doesnt seem to be working with wad2, it doesnt updates. can anybdy confirm it?

[ezmike]

A new 150x150 red and white clock for Retro.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6051/redwhitescreenshotsk9.jpg

[vip3r69]

Hi there, just playing around to see if I can do it and came up with this.
One problem only, the time on it is 15 min behind the system time on my ppc.
Not to sure whats up with that, other than that it works perfect. If anybody could test it to see if it does the same on theirs. Thanks and any artwork requests are welcome.


Edit: Don't worry sorted timing error out, all hands to be in 12 position when inserting them. Checked the help page. Updated the zip file with correct one.
SORRY!!!!!:o

[thenext1]

doesnt seem to be working with wad2, it doesnt updates. can anybdy confirm it?

I confirm it, I already tried with wad2 some time ago... I think it's a problem with wad2, cause Retro works perfectly with Ultimate Launcher (a today plugin similar to wad2)

Will look into this anyway...

[vip3r69]

I need some help with this one, I cannot for my life get the pivot points for the hands right. In the preview it look perfect but as soon as I put it on my ppc they seem to work of the centre point of the Today plugin and not to what I set it to. Any ideas?!?!:confused:

[ezmike]

I need some help with this one, I cannot for my life get the pivot points for the hands right. In the preview it look perfect but as soon as I put it on my ppc they seem to work of the centre point of the Today plugin and not to what I set it to. Any ideas?!?!:confused:

Send me the clr file in a private message and I'll take a look at it when I get back from work.

[thenext1]

doesnt seem to be working with wad2, it doesnt updates. can anybdy confirm it?

Indeed, was a problem of my plugin :D
Corrected it, i'll be now implementing the 24-hour hand that the user n77737 requested, and i'll upload it.

[rykev]

I need some help with this one, I cannot for my life get the pivot points for the hands right. In the preview it look perfect but as soon as I put it on my ppc they seem to work of the centre point of the Today plugin and not to what I set it to. Any ideas?!?!:confused:

I have the same problem when I used a non-square clock size (mine was an oval clock). When I switched to a square size, the problem went away. I think it might be a small bug! :eek:

Btw, fantastic plugin thenext1! And REdit is great too!:D

[vip3r69]

I have the same problem when I used a non-square clock size (mine was an oval clock). When I switched to a square size, the problem went away. I think it might be a small bug! :eek:

Btw, fantastic plugin thenext1! And REdit is great too!:D

Hi there, check post #100:)

[rykev]

And here is my oval clock in a square frame.

Edit: The picture in post#100 just shows 3 different versions of the orange-black clock. If you manage to get the rectagular size to work, please let me know how. It may be something I am doing wrong.

[thenext1]

And here is my oval clock in a square frame.

Edit: The picture in post#100 just shows 3 different versions of the orange-black clock. If you manage to get the rectagular size to work, please let me know how. It may be something I am doing wrong.

No, most probably it's a bug of Retro... that I thought I had already solved... oh well...

[vip3r69]

I made this clock so the colors would go together with the colors of the weather program on my phone. It's similar to the first black clock I made except it also has 3 additional guages with orange hands... one shows hours, one shows minutes, and one shows seconds. It is 120x120 pixels and can be resized with Redit(the new version is awesome!). Again, extract the black orange clr file from the cab and use activesync to place it into the Retro folder on your phone.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3412/blackclock2screenshotwb7.jpg http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/698/blackorangescreenshotip6.jpg http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2156/blackorangescreenshotzc0.jpg

This is what I was pointing to in post #100

[vip3r69]

First off, thanks to ezmike for his tips.

rykev was right with his suggestion of doing it in a square block, as soon as I made my block square it work right. Even though my clock faces were rectangular, the space in redit must be square. That is why ezmike's black orange clock work correct.

Thanks guys.

Just for info, are you going to fix this thenext1? Not saying that you must.

[thenext1]

First off, thanks to ezmike for his tips.

rykev was right with his suggestion of doing it in a square block, as soon as I made my block square it work right. Even though my clock faces were rectangular, the space in redit must be square. That is why ezmike's black orange clock work correct.

Thanks guys.

Just for info, are you going to fix this thenext1? Not saying that you must.

Maybe, I'm currently busy on other projects.. I remember having looked into that already, and that it was a pain to fix... but I'll re-do it anyway coz I don't trust myself :D

[vip3r69]

Thanks man, much appreciated!!!:D

[ezmike]

Here is another skin for Retro. This skin is transparent so not to interfere with the theme on your today screen or whatever background you use with UltimateLaunch. It's 128x128 and can be resized with Redit. I placed it on a blue background in the screenshot so you can see the clock image.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/503/transparentclockscreensle0.jpg

[Cobra2]

Hi thenext1

Really Great work, love it on my device :) Thanx a lot, just what i needed to make my device look like this ;)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5952/cobra2hc2.jpg

If Any1 Should be interestin in the .clr file just tell and i'll upload it

[ezmike]

Hi thenext1

Really Great work, love it on my device :) Thanx a lot, just what i needed to make my device look like this ;)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5952/cobra2hc2.jpg

If Any1 Should be interestin in the .clr file just tell and i'll upload it

Looks nice. I'm sure others will want it too if you uploaded it. :)

[Cobra2]

Hi thenext1

Really Great work, love it on my device :) Thanx a lot, just what i needed to make my device look like this
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5952/cobra2hc2.jpg


Here it is ezmike :D

I'am glad u Like it :p

[rykev]

Here's a novelty clock for all you soup lovers out there!

Disclaimer: No soup nor fly was harmed in the making of this clock!;)

[thenext1]

Thanks to everyone for your interest... I'm keeping your clocks added to the first post...

[ezmike]

After many hours and much tweeking, I have 3 new clocks to share. All 3 have new styled pointed hands created by me and each clock is 132x132 in size. Two are transparent, one with numbers only and the other with numbers in a metal clock style. The other has numbers on a black face in the metal clock style. I think these new Retro clocks are beautifully designed. Enjoy! :D

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7564/newmetalclocksoy7.png

[rykev]

That looks fantastic ezmike! I like the black faced one the best because of the contrast with the metal edge. Great job!

[ezmike]

That looks fantastic ezmike! I like the black faced one the best because of the contrast with the metal edge. Great job!

Thank you Rykev. Your feedback makes me happy. :) Of course, none of the clocks that we all have designed would be possible if thenext1 had not created Retro and Redit. Since he gave his time and work free of charge, I think it would be great if you and others would let him know by adding a vote for Retro. I'm sure he would appreciate it. ;) I know I'm looking forward to his next release. And maybe some people could even start posting screenshots showing Retro in action like Cobra2 did a few posts back. :p

[ezmike]

Based off of the iWatch by bluemetalaxe. Check out his icon pack for UltimateLaunch!!! 132x132. Taking time off for a weekend vacation. :D

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5430/iwatchscreenshotva6.jpg

[rykev]

New soup, same clock (but with brighter spoons to make it easier to read).

[rykev]

Here's a clock face based on the Movado 800 Series sport watch.

[hotboy_92]

Sadly I have no talent, but is anyone able to make the BBC1 clock from the 1970s? Complete with BBC logo would rule for us brits!!

There's a great example of it at http://www.tvradiobits.co.uk/idents/bbc1h.htm

It's the one from pre-1974 near the top.

Just in case anyone has any free time/talent :-)

Edit: Just found a flash version! http://625.uk.com/tv_logos/flash/bbc1_clock_72.asp

[rykev]

Sadly I have no talent, but is anyone able to make the BBC1 clock from the 1970s? Complete with BBC logo would rule for us brits!!
Shouldn't be too difficult. I'll see what I can do tonight. Was BBC still displaying the clock in the late 70s? It looks vaguely familiar to me (I was there '79-'80).
Edit: Looked more carefully at your links, and they had switched to a slightly different logo from 74-81.

[hotboy_92]

Awesome! Thanks.

I found an even better link - the "official" BBC flash version. I notice the font is sans serif.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/testcards/

Kind of odd/clever the way each set of "numerals" gets gradually thicker around the clock face.

The 1980 BBC2 clock is also fabulously retro.

[thenext1]

Awesome! Thanks.

I found an even better link - the "official" BBC flash version. I notice the font is sans serif.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/testcards/

Kind of odd/clever the way each set of "numerals" gets gradually thicker around the clock face.

The 1980 BBC2 clock is also fabulously retro.

It's what this plugin was made for -- retro clocks :D

[rykev]

It was a bit more challenging than I expected, but here they are, BBC1 clocks '69-'74, & '75-'80. I made them in 3 sizes; you can always reduce them using REdit if they are still too big.

[rykev]

I was trying to get this ready for EarthHour, but I didn't make it on time. Oh well, better late than never.

[hotboy_92]

Sorry, only just got my net access back. THANKS HUGELY to rykev for the BBC clocks. Just about to give 'em a try.

[slikkie]

Just Google "Clockface" or "wijzerplaat" or "klok" or even "Clock"
or "Uhr" for a bunch of ideas.
Could someone please make a Mondaine Skin with seconds-arm:)

sorry did it myself, small but good for me

[ezmike]

Could someone please make a Mondaine Skin with seconds-arm:)


Here it is for you in 120x120 size. I cleaned up the clock face for you too!

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/8922/smondainecreenshotdk8.jpg

[ezmike]

Another Retro clock, 120x120 in size in navy blue.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1236/navybluescreenshotnd1.jpg

[ezmike]

It's almost summer. Why not add a little sunshine to your today screen. The Sun Clock is 120x120.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5360/sunclockscreenshotwr9.jpg

[rykev]

Here's another get-ready-for-summer clock - the Soccer Clock :)! In 2 sizes, 121sq & 163sq.

[thenext1]

Sorry for the delay but I'm uploading a new version this evening... it will have some new things related to the clock alarm.

[rykev]

Here's a mock up of my Casio. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, probably because I was using flash photography. Also added a second hand (from another watch). Sizes: 163sq & 120sq

[thenext1]

Ok, I've uploaded the new version 1.07.02. You find the links in the first page, as usual. It includes a bunch of juicy new features, find more as always on the first page :D

Redit has been updated, too, to cope with the juicyness of the new Retro!

hope you like it and don't find any bugs ;) keep me posted.
many thanks!

[ezmike]

Ok, I've uploaded the new version 1.07.02.

Hope you like it and don't find any bugs ;) keep me posted.
many thanks!

Thank you. I'm testing the new versions and will give a report back in a few minutes. I'm sure it will be great. I'll make some skins that include the alarm hand asap.

[ezmike]

The new versions of Retro And Redit work perfectly!!! All previous clocks still work with the new version of Retro. If the clock has an alarm hand, it corresponds to the alarm you choose (Settings->Today->Items->GMT Retro Clock->Options->Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or Alarm 3), and the alarm hand is only visible on the clock face when the alarm setting is checked under Settings->Clocks & Alarms.(Tap the clock and you will understand.)

I made a Black Alarm clock that is similar to my first black Retro clock, 120x120 each. There are 4 styles in the zip each having a different color for the alarm hand: Red alarm hand, Orange alarm hand, Green alarm hand, and Yellow alarm hand.

A big thanks to thenextone for this update!

[rykev]

I've just given the new version a try, & like ezmike says, all the existing skins seem to work fine with Retro & Redit. Thanks for all your hard work, thenext1!

[thenext1]

All previous clocks still work with the new version of Retro.
I've just given the new version a try, & like ezmike says, all the existing skins seem to work fine with Retro & Redit.
Did you think I was a crappy programmer? :D

I know the users' first concern: retrocompatibility :D

[ezmike]

Did you think I was a crappy programmer? :D



Of course not. That thought never entered my mind. :p

Honestly, I was a lttle surprised when I saw all the clocks that I had added to my Retro folder were still there after I upgraded to the new version. That was a very nice surprise!!! You are amazing! :cool:

By the way, I have an idea for you to think over that you might like to add as an update. Is it possible to add a little symbol off to the side that indicates whether the alarm is set for am or pm? Maybe something like the small alarm icon that shows on the date line but with the am or pm letters next to it? Is that possible? See mockup photo below.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5145/mockupalarmscreen02en6.png

[ancola66]

Not Work by WM 2K6.1:(

[thenext1]

Not Work by WM 2K6.1:(

Ok, but what's the problem?

[ancola66]

Ok, but what's the problem?
- Install retro.cab in my Main Device. its OK
- Go to Today \ Item no retro Plugin looking anh no Clock on Today Screen:(
Sorry for my English:)

[rykev]

Here's another novelty sports clock - the RotatingBaseballClock!;) I used a layout similar to the SoccerClock, with a semi-transparent ring, but in a red, white & blue colour scheme. Sizes: 162sq & 120sq

Edit: Although not the original intent of the design, if you disable the second hand (i.e. the baseball), you get a candy-striped ring clock (see 2nd image). Note: This only works on Retro version 1.06c3 .

[rykev]

thenext1,

Since you have no new features planned, here are some suggestions!
- I am starting to have quite a few skins in my collection now, & getting to the options display to switch skins takes 6 taps. A shortcut (maybe a tap&hold) to the Retro clock options would be nice.
- An auto switch mode, to automatically switch skins after a given interval (say a selectable range from 1 -7 days).
- A Retro Clock for the PC desktop!

That's all I can think of for now. And thanks again for implementing & sharing Retro with all of us.

[ezmike]

9 retro color clocks to choose from in one easy to download zip file. They are 120x120px each with a file size of only 16KB per clock. Unzip the file and unpack the clock you're interested in, resize it with Redit if you like, and use activesync to place it in the Retro folder on your phone. The clocks are easy to read and below is what it looks like on my phone after I resized them to 96x96px.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4333/9alarmclocksgh2.png

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3811/doublescreenshotsn9.png

[ahmedfikry]

Ok, I've uploaded the new version 1.07.02. You find the links in the first page, as usual. It includes a bunch of juicy new features, find more as always on the first page :D

Redit has been updated, too, to cope with the juicyness of the new Retro!

hope you like it and don't find any bugs ;) keep me posted.
many thanks!

Hi

Thanks for the new updated version
i was wondering if its possible to add top & bottom margin option (like the left & right one we have now)?
I would like to have only the retro clock on my today sceen & i hope i can have it setting in the middle & not high up

other soultions i have now is a CAB called spacer (but it have bugs) or i can put it in UltimateLauncher & put margin from UL
but it maybe simpler to have it all in Retro clock options ...pleaseeee

[ezmike]

Here is a Retro clock that lets you easily edit the clock face with any image you want. Just take any image, crop and resize it so it is 120x120, and save it as a .png image file. Then use Redit, open the Portrait Clock and swap the image file at the top of the list with your new image. Name it and save as your own personalized clock to use with Retro. You can now have a clock that is also a picture of your girlfriend, boyfriend, dog, cat, or whatever!!! And for the business professionals, you can even use your company logo and really impress your boss with it. :D

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4746/portraitclockoi4.png

[rykev]

Here is a Retro clock that lets you easily edit the clock face with any image you want. That's a great idea ezmike! Maybe you could make a variant where the numbers are on the frame, so that the pic is not ostructed & the numbers are legible regardless of what image is used.

[ezmike]

Maybe you could make a variant where the numbers are on the frame, so that the pic is not ostructed & the numbers are legible regardless of what image is used.

OK. Here is the variant but without numbers. The black frame with the hash marks are a part of the clock. The white part of the sample image is just a background and not a part of the clock. This clock skin is also 120x120 in size and the same rules apply as before. Make a 120x120 .png image and swap it with the first image listed in Redit, name and save your personalized Retro clock. Also, so everyone knows, the portrait clock with numbers in the post above is unframed. That is just a black background that i placed it on in the sample thumbnail.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6647/framedprotraitba1.png

[rykev]

:) Wow! That was quick!

[rykev]

Here is the StargateClock, for fans of the series (or movie). The hands of the clock are staff weapons, making it a bit difficult to read. Other than that, I think it looks OK. Sizes: 160sq & 120sq.

[rykev]

Improved legibility of the clock hands by making the staffs a tad wider & by adding a glow around them.
Note: The second indicator is the triangle with the red tip.

[avalon53]

edit...

would anyone like to make this Welder K-24 into a clock for me...I'm worthless at working with the Re-Edit application lol

Thanks in Advance

[n77737]

My first attempt at clock making. Included is one at 120x120 and one at 300x300. I Like the large one on my X51v.

Dave

[rykev]

My first attempt at clock making. Included is one at 120x120 and one at 300x300. I Like the large one on my X51v.

DaveVery nice!

[rykev]

Here's the K24, as per request from avalon53. Sizes: 124sq & 164sq.

[ezmike]

My first attempt at clock making. Included is one at 120x120 and one at 300x300. I Like the large one on my X51v.

Dave


Here's the K24, as per request from avalon53. Sizes: 124sq & 164sq.

Great work on both! Keep them coming!

[avalon53]

Here's the K24, as per request from avalon53. Sizes: 124sq & 164sq.

Thanks! :D:D

[n77737]

I have modified the Bell&Ross by JudgeDredd67 to show 24 hour time. I'll post it if he agrees as the original work was his.

Dave

[rykev]

Thanks! :D:DYou're welcome!:)

I have modified the Bell&Ross by JudgeDredd67 to show 24 hour time. Great job, Dave. Btw, if you need any of the skins from my collection in a larger size, please let me know. I have a VGA device too (X50v).

[ezmike]

Here is a new Skin for Retro. It's a Mickey Mouse watch that is 120x120 in size. Mickey's hands rotate and point to the time!

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/923/mickeymousescreenshoths3.jpg

[neophyte.vii]

Can't even begin to express how pleased I have been with Retro. KUDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bell & ross ftw]

[FormGuest]

I am New & Very Confused right now . . . I have been looking for this "Clock" for so long and now I cannot get the program to work on my Treo . . . I have download the files for the "Retro PPC Clock" at least four times from this form and from the author's website (and the FreePPC website) . . . However, I have yet to see any cab files in the zip . . . when the zip file opens all I can see are the following files: Retroi~1.00 (Type 000 file); Oekclock.004; 00system.003; Cronom~1.002; 00modern.001, and _setup.xml (xml Document) . . . Which I have extracted from the zip file and copied onto my phone . . . However, I have yet been able to get the clock to load or run on my Treo 750 . . . Can someone PLEASE Help . . . 1) send me the cab file or tell me where I can find it . . . and 2) tell me what I need to do as plan and simple as possible (Yes - just in case your asking - I probably do need to have the instructions "dumb-downed" for me) . . .

Thanks . . .

[thenext1]

I am New & Very Confused right now . . . I have been looking for this "Clock" for so long and now I cannot get the program to work on my Treo . . . I have download the files for the "Retro PPC Clock" at least four times from this form and from the author's website (and the FreePPC website) . . . However, I have yet to see any cab files in the zip . . . when the zip file opens all I can see are the following files: Retroi~1.00 (Type 000 file); Oekclock.004; 00system.003; Cronom~1.002; 00modern.001, and _setup.xml (xml Document) . . . Which I have extracted from the zip file and copied onto my phone . . . However, I have yet been able to get the clock to load or run on my Treo 750 . . . Can someone PLEASE Help . . . 1) send me the cab file or tell me where I can find it . . . and 2) tell me what I need to do as plan and simple as possible (Yes - just in case your asking - I probably do need to have the instructions "dumb-downed" for me) . . .

Thanks . . .
The file you've downloaded is actually the CAB file. Rename it and run on the device.

[hotboy_92]

I'm seriously grateful too. I've got so many now I don't know which ones to use! The Mickey Mouse one is cool. The BBC retro ones rykev made from my request are also really great.

Maybe we could have a version that randomly picks a different clock each day?

[FormGuest]

The file you've downloaded is actually the CAB file. Rename it and run on the device.

First - Thank you for responding to my question . . .

Now . . . Okay - I do not want to assume anything . . . If I understand correctly . . . Once the file has been downloaded to my computer as a Zip file (Type: WinZip) . . . I am suppose to change the file extention to a ".cab" file . . . However, I am not sure how I should do this without corrupting the file . . . Can you tell me how I can change the file to a cab file . . . Again, Thanks - for all your assistance . . .

(P.S. I just hope I am not the only "ONE" :o that has been having this problem and didn't know that the file extention needed to be changed and does not know how to change this file to another type . . . Oh well, if I am then so be it ;) . . .)

[thenext1]

First - Thank you for responding to my question . . .

Now . . . Okay - I do not want to assume anything . . . If I understand correctly . . . Once the file has been downloaded to my computer as a Zip file (Type: WinZip) . . . I am suppose to change the file extention to a ".cab" file . . . However, I am not sure how I should do this without corrupting the file . . . Can you tell me how I can change the file to a cab file . . . Again, Thanks - for all your assistance . . .

(P.S. I just hope I am not the only "ONE" :o that has been having this problem and didn't know that the file extention needed to be changed and does not know how to change this file to another type . . . Oh well, if I am then so be it ;) . . .)
EDIT: now that I think of it, WinZip may display its icon and name on the CAB file and fool you into thinking it's a zip file... just copy the file on the device and try running it. If it comes up with a dialog asking where you want to install the program (if you have an external memory) you're done. Remember to install it in the internal storage!

___________
The file should have downloaded with the CAB extension.
You just rename it with windows, with the context menu.
If you don't see the extension ".zip" at the end of the file name, you should enable the option to view file extension in the Options window located into the Tools menu that comes on any folder on your pc.

I just don't know how to explain this more clearly :D

[rykev]

FormGuest,
I agree with thenext1, when files extensions are associated with a certain program, the extension is hidden and all you see is the icon for that program. To see the true extension, do this:
- Go to Windows Explorer
- Click on Tools>Folder Options...
- Go to the View tab, and UN-check the box for "Hide extensions for known file types", then click OK

Now the file extensions should be visible.

[neophyte.vii]

After updating to the newest version, the second hand will not go away!

It endlessly follows the minute hand =[

[rykev]

Maybe we could have a version that randomly picks a different clock each day?

Yeah, I suggested that a few pages back.

Since you have no new features planned, here are some suggestions!
- I am starting to have quite a few skins in my collection now, & getting to the options display to switch skins takes 6 taps. A shortcut (maybe a tap&hold) to the Retro clock options would be nice.
- An auto switch mode, to automatically switch skins after a given interval (say a selectable range from 1 -7 days).
- A Retro Clock for the PC desktop!

Unfortunately, thenext1 has been pretty busy lately, so its manual switching for now.

ezmike,
Great MM clock! Would you happen to have it in a larger size (anywhere between 190x190 to 160x160) for those of us with VGA displays? Thanks.

[thenext1]

After updating to the newest version, the second hand will not go away!

It endlessly follows the minute hand =[

Could you explain me further? What steps did you do?

[rykev]

thenext1,
On the new version, the second hand remains visible (didn't realize it follows the min hand though) even after disabling the second hand using the checkbox in Retro options. Version v1.06.c3 works fine though.

[FormGuest]

EDIT: now that I think of it, WinZip may display its icon and name on the CAB file and fool you into thinking it's a zip file... just copy the file on the device and try running it. If it comes up with a dialog asking where you want to install the program (if you have an external memory) you're done. Remember to install it in the internal storage!

___________
The file should have downloaded with the CAB extension.
You just rename it with windows, with the context menu.
If you don't see the extension ".zip" at the end of the file name, you should enable the option to view file extension in the Options window located into the Tools menu that comes on any folder on your pc.

I just don't know how to explain this more clearly :D

Thank you for the information . . . I will try this and see what happens . . .

[thenext1]

thenext1,
On the new version, the second hand remains visible (didn't realize it follows the min hand though) even after disabling the second hand using the checkbox in Retro options. Version v1.06.c3 works fine though.

Will look into it in a few days ....

[FormGuest]

FormGuest,
I agree with thenext1, when files extensions are associated with a certain program, the extension is hidden and all you see is the icon for that program. To see the true extension, do this:
- Go to Windows Explorer
- Click on Tools>Folder Options...
- Go to the View tab, and UN-check the box for "Hide extensions for known file types", then click OK

Now the file extensions should be visible.

IT Works . . . Both you and thenext1 where correct . . . Here I was so confused and all it took was something so simple as modifying the view of the folders :o . . . All the files I downloaded for the clock program did show up as a Zip file (both the icon and file extentions) and once I follow your instructions on how to modify the view of the folders on my computer - I can now see that the real file extension of the Clock program as a cab file (although the icon is still represented as a zip file) . . . Again, a BIG - THANK YOU - to both you and thenext1 . . . :D

OH MY, I can't wait to see an actual "Clock" on my Today screen :cool: that I can read without having to put on my reading glasses ;) . . . I will let you know what happens . . .

[neophyte.vii]

Could you explain me further? What steps did you do?

At first I tried to install the newest cab, while Retro was running. Installed fine, but the clock wouldn't load, even after soft reset.

So I uninstalled then reinstalled Retro. Worked fine, but the second hand is now a thorn in my.. eye. :p

[FormGuest]

IT Works . . . Both you and thenext1 where correct . . . Here I was so confused and all it took was something so simple as modifying the view of the folders :o . . . All the files I downloaded for the clock program did show up as a Zip file (both the icon and file extentions) and once I follow your instructions on how to modify the view of the folders on my computer - I can now see that the real file extension of the Clock program as a cab file (although the icon is still represented as a zip file) . . . Again, a BIG - THANK YOU - to both you and thenext1 . . . :D

OH MY, I can't wait to see an actual "Clock" on my Today screen :cool: that I can read without having to put on my reading glasses ;) . . . I will let you know what happens . . .

OH Well . . . alas I was not able to install the file on my Treo 750 . . . Although, the file extension did changed to be seen as a cab file, when I place it in the the program files on the Treo 750 it could not be read as a cab and showed once again as a Zip file . . . I don't know if I am doing anything wrong . . . Is there a possibility to have this cab file sent to me . . . Please let me know . . .

[neophyte.vii]

OH Well . . . alas I was not able to install the file on my Treo 750 . . . Although, the file extension did changed to be seen as a cab file, when I place it in the the program files on the Treo 750 it could not be read as a cab and showed once again as a Zip file . . . I don't know if I am doing anything wrong . . . Is there a possibility to have this cab file sent to me . . . Please let me know . . .

I am going to assume you run windows mobile.

You merely need to locate the .cab file, then double-click on it. It is a self-installing filetype, just like .exe.

[ezmike]

ezmike,
Great MM clock! Would you happen to have it in a larger size (anywhere between 190x190 to 160x160) for those of us with VGA displays? Thanks.

I happen to have made it in a 340x340 size. I don't have a VGA device, so I don't know what size clock is best for them???. Here it is in the larger size. This way, you can make it the size you want for your VGA screen with Redit.

[FormGuest]

I am going to assume you run windows mobile.

You merely need to locate the .cab file, then double-click on it. It is a self-installing filetype, just like .exe.

You're absolutely correct - It is Windows Mobile 6 . . . On a Treo 750 . . .

I took the "cab" file and uploaded it to the Treo using Windows Active Sync 4.5 . . . Once it was in the "Main" Program File on the Treo, I did indeed "double click" on the file to "self" install the program from the "cab" file into the Treo "main" Program folder (as you are suggesting I do now) . . . Once I was done installing the Retro Program, I went back to the Treo Main Program File, where I did find the Retro Folder, however all it had was the 3 files with the extension of ".clr" (I even un"hide" another file) . . . even so, I then "double click" all the files - however, a "warning" popped up that said there was no program associated with any of the file there in the folder . . . :eek:

Well that's where I am now . . . :o

I am wondering has anyone else had the same experience . . . Or is it just me . . .

Although, I am not an expert when it comes to computer programing & other technology . . . I usually am not this inept - I do know somethings (Matter of fact, I usually have to help others get around their computers and Phones/PDA/PCC - especially when it comes to the basic programs) . . . but this just has me confused . . .:(

BTW, I do thank everyone for their assistance . . . I just hope I can get this program up and running on my Treo - I do really want to see the time without having to put on my reading glasses everytime I want to know the time or have to start wearing a wistwatch again . . . ;)

[ezmike]

You're absolutely correct - It is Windows Mobil 6 . . . On a Treo 750 . . .

Well that's where I am now . . . :o


Look under Start->Settings->Today->Items
There you will see GMT Retro, just check it and it will appear on your Today screen. The 3 clr files you mentioned are the different clock styles that Retro comes with. When you are at Items, you will see a button labeled Options. Select that to choose the clock you want to see on your today screen from the drop down menu. Understand?

[FormGuest]

Look under Start->Settings->Today->Items
There you will see GMT Retro, just check it and it will appear on your Today screen. The 3 clr files you mentioned are the different clock styles that Retro comes with. When you are at Items, you will see a button labeled Options. Select that to choose the clock you want to see on your today screen from the drop down menu. Understand?

Thanks EZMike . . .

Yep - I not only understand . . . I can comprehend what you are telling me . . .

So I followed your directions and guess what . . .

There was no GMT Retro listed in the drop down menu in the items list . . .

[rykev]

I happen to have made it in a 340x340 size. I don't have a VGA device, so I don't know what size clock is best for them???. Here it is in the larger size. This way, you can make it the size you want for your VGA screen with Redit.
Thanks ezmike! :D

[rykev]

FormGuest,
Just wondering if you installed Retro into main memory or SD card? I seem to recall thenext1 saying that it has to be installed in main memory. If you did install it in main memory, then I think you need thenext1 to help you out, because it sounds like you did everything correctly.

BTW, GMT Retro Clock is not on a drop down menu; it should be in the list of Today Items, with a check box next to it. If you are not seeing this, then something is definitely not right (maybe a compatibility issue).

[FormGuest]

FormGuest,
Just wondering if you installed Retro into main memory or SD card? I seem to recall thenext1 saying that it has to be installed in main memory. If you did install it in main memory, then I think you need thenext1 to help you out, because it sounds like you did everything correctly.

BTW, GMT Retro Clock is not on a drop down menu; it should be in the list of Today Items, with a check box next to it. If you are not seeing this, then something is definitely not right (maybe a compatibility issue).

rykev . . .

Thanks for asking . . . I believe I did install the file in the main memory and not the SD card as thenext1 instructed us to do . . . As I mentioned in my previous post, I installed the file in the Treo 750 Main Program Folder (using the "explorer" option in the MS Active Sync Program) - double click on the file - which then created another folder in the same main program folder titled: Retro Clock . . . In this folder are the following files: cronometer; elclock; modern and system . . . nothing else . . . Is there a file missing . . . What?

Now if there is something that I am doing wrong I do not know . . .

I have even double checked both the Today screen items list (under the Setting option) and the Program setting for the Retro Clock . . . but alas there is no Retro Clock (or "GMT Retro") listed anywhere in a list or on a screen . . . I have even gone so far as to do a "Hard Set" on my Treo 750 to wipe everything off the PPC and reinstalled the Retro Clock cab file - so there was a "clean" set-up . . . and still nothing . . .

Okay - I guess it is upto those who know . . .
How about it - thenext1 . . . Is there something I am missing - ;) - no not that . . . I meant like a File or something . . .

[rykev]

As I mentioned in my previous post, I installed the file in the Treo 750 Main Program Folder (using the "explorer" option in the MS Active Sync Program) - double click on the file - which then created another folder in the same main program folder titled: Retro Clock . . . In this folder are the following files: cronometer; elclock; modern and system . . . nothing else . . . Is there a file missing . . . What?

Ok, I think I know what happened...
After you copied the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' to your Treo's default directory (when you start Explore from ActiveSync - it is actually the "My Documents" directory), do not double click the CAB file from this Explorer window. Instead, you need to go to your Treo's list of programs and invoke the File Explorer. From your Treo's File Explorer, find the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' (should be in "\My Documents" sub-directory) and double click on it. This should install it properly. Let me know how it goes.

Edit: I just tried double-clicking from Windows Explorer and that didn't do anything, so maybe that's not it either. thenext1, it's all up to you .. I am out of ideas.

[FormGuest]

Ok, I think I know what happened...
After you copied the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' to your Treo's default directory (when you start Explore from ActiveSync - it is actually the "My Documents" directory), do not double click the CAB file from this Explorer window. Instead, you need to go to your Treo's list of programs and invoke the File Explorer. From your Treo's File Explorer, find the 'retroppc1.07.2.cab' (should be in "\My Documents" sub-directory) and double click on it. This should install it properly. Let me know how it goes.

Edit: I just tried double-clicking from Windows Explorer and that didn't do anything, so maybe that's not it either. thenext1, it's all up to you .. I am out of ideas.

OH - NO YOU DIDN'T - :confused: . . . You're giving up now - when in actuality YOU HELPED . . . I treid once again, installing the Retro Clock Program (retroppc.cab) using YOUR suggestion . . . I downloaded the program once again using Active Sync into the "Main" Program Folder (not as you think in the "My Documents" folder) on the Treo 750 . . . I then disconnected the Treo from my computer shut off the phone and restarted using a soft set . . . Once done and back on, I open the Explorer under the programs option click on the cab file once again and it installed once more . . . backed out of explorer . . . opened settings to Today and then tabbed to the Items list . . .And guess what I saw . . . A CLOCK on my TODAY SCREEN . . .

YEA - If I could I'd KISS YOU - I would :D . . . THANKS, so much for all your help . . . especially now that I CAN SEE THE TIME . . . :cool:

BTW, I hope this also helps anyone else that was having the same problem(s) I was having trying to install the Retro Clock (especially on the Treo 750 / Window Mobile 6 . . . Oh and to thenext1 - a really BIG THANK YOU for the clock . . . :D

[rykev]

THANKS, so much for all your help . . . especially now that I CAN SEE THE TIME . . . :cool:
You're welcome, glad it worked out.:)

[FormGuest]

You're welcome, glad it worked out.:)

So am I . . . And I really do appreciate your help . . . :D

A really BIG - THANK YOU - to you and thenext1 for your help and the development of this add-on . . . In less then a day it has become one of the most functional items on my Today Screen - that is, next to the phone . . .

Oh and for all the people who have assisted and developed all these "skins" for the RetroClock "kudos" go to you - too . . . :cool:

I do not care who you are or where you are from - at times like this . . .
You have to admit - Life's simplest pleasures are the sweetest . . . ;)

[ezmike]

The 503EZM.1 by Sinn is the new skin I made for Retro. It is a military special-op watch and can be read about here (http://www.broadarrow.net/ezm1.htm). I made this in a 120x120 size and also in a 300x300 size for VGA screens. The image below shows the the watch with the alarm hand visible. This is a rare, expensive watch that I am proud of recreating for you and I hope you like having this version of it to use with Retro. :D :D :D

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8983/sinnscreenshotql0.jpg

[S.V.I]

have A feature suggestion:
I am currently using the original vga clock that comes with the cab. it is beautiful. here is the suggestion:
a 240X240 clock plugin so that it can be used as the desktop. also, if possible to make it run "behind" the other today plugins?

I also noticed that you have to disable the plugin before you can change the options. it is otherwise stable and awesome!
thanx.

[thenext1]

have A feature suggestion:
I am currently using the original vga clock that comes with the cab. it is beautiful. here is the suggestion:
a 240X240 clock plugin so that it can be used as the desktop. also, if possible to make it run "behind" the other today plugins?

I also noticed that you have to disable the plugin before you can change the options. it is otherwise stable and awesome!
thanx.

No, you can't make it run below other plugins by standard means.
You may try using Wisbar Advance Desktop or other similar desktop replacements, but I haven't tried what you ask ....

For all the bugs... yes, there may be some :D unfortunately, saying that these days i'm "very busy", is not even near the reality!

[mascasel]

When i've extracted the file's name " redit.zip" and then i click on "redit.exe", it couldn't work, here is:" The application failed to initialize properly(0*c0000135). Click on OK to terminate the app". Help me!

same issue,somebody knows the solution?

[ezmike]

same issue,somebody knows the solution?

Just wondering, you are trying to open redit on your computer and not your phone, right?

[mascasel]

yes,on my pc

[ezmike]

yes,on my pc

I use WinRar to open the zip file, then double click Redit.exe from inside the zip file and it opens everytime. Sounds like this is what you are doing also so I am not sure why you are having that problem. Sorry I wasn't much help. :confused:

[n77737]

This clock is setup to show day/night for my home in Michigan. It could be adopted to work in other parts of the world, but, I believe, only in the northern hemisphere. There is also the limitation of not adjusting for summer/winter.

Dave

[rykev]

same issue,somebody knows the solution?I have the same problem on my home PC which runs XP sp1. Redit works fine on XP sp2 or Vista. Btw, what version of Windows are you running?

thenext1,
Are there any requirements for the PC to run REdit, e.g. .NET libraries etc.?

n77737,
Good work! I sort of have an(other) earth type clock in the works too, although I don't know when it will be done.

ezmike,
Thanks for the VGA size for the Sinn watch!

[thenext1]

thenext1,
Are there any requirements for the PC to run REdit, e.g. .NET libraries etc.?

As I wrote elsewhere, the only requirement should be NET framework 2.0.
If it doesn't run on XP SP1, maybe SP1 isn't compatible with NET 2.0....

[rykev]

As I wrote elsewhere, the only requirement should be NET framework 2.0.
If it doesn't run on XP SP1, maybe SP1 isn't compatible with NET 2.0....Thanks for your reply. I did a search, & apparently XP SP1 isn't an "official" supported OS configuration for .NET2.0 . See link (http://blogs.msdn.com/brada/archive/2006/01/16/513018.aspx). Lucky for me I have Vista on another machine ...

[mascasel]

I have sp2 ,compactframework 2 works fine with other applications of my tytn for which is requested.
Only redit doesn't work.

[rykev]

I have sp2 ,compactframework 2 works fine with other applications of my tytn for which is requested.
Only redit doesn't work.I believe .NET Framework 2.0 needs to be on your PC for REdit to run. To check, on your PC, go to:
Control Panel->Add or Remove Programs

and look for an entry that resemble something like this:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Size: 186.00MB
(see picture)

If it is not there then you need to install it (from Microsoft).

[S.V.I]

I have noticed an issue and a fix:
when you change the settings of this plugin, it MUST be disabled. also noticed that I have to disable the plugin; exit settings; then go back to the settings, change them; exit today settings again; then go back to the today settings and reenable the plugin.

also noticed that the best size I like is 186X186 that way it still alows for another plugin at the bottom without making a stupid ugly scrollbar in portrait, and is fully round in landscape.
Great plugin!

have to look through redit to see abot changing the clock hands. already made some cool faces. Thanx for the plugin! may I cook it into my rom?

[thenext1]

I have noticed an issue and a fix:
when you change the settings of this plugin, it MUST be disabled. also noticed that I have to disable the plugin; exit settings; then go back to the settings, change them; exit today settings again; then go back to the today settings and reenable the plugin.

also noticed that the best size I like is 186X186 that way it still alows for another plugin at the bottom without making a stupid ugly scrollbar in portrait, and is fully round in landscape.
Great plugin!

have to look through redit to see abot changing the clock hands. already made some cool faces. Thanx for the plugin! may I cook it into my rom?
If you think your users will appreciate it, you can for sure.
That way you'll also bring some much-needed audience to this plugin :D

Anyway, plugins are disabled only when you close the today settings screen, so it is normal that you have to do that way. This is nevertheless a bug and I'll look into it when I have time.

bye

[rykev]

Here are 2 variants of the mEarth clocks. mEarthA is a more traditional type clock with a second hand. mEarthB has a second hand in the form of the Hubble telescope, & has an earth/woman composite background. Both mEarthA & mEarthB have a ring which can be removed using REdit. Available sizes are:
mEarthA - 119sq, 198sq & 299sq
mEarthB - 120sq, 200sq & 299sq

[rykev]

Here are some screenshot variations.

[S.V.I]

If you think your users will appreciate it, you can for sure.
That way you'll also bring some much-needed audience to this plugin :D

Anyway, plugins are disabled only when you close the today settings screen, so it is normal that you have to do that way. This is nevertheless a bug and I'll look into it when I have time.

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I cooked the thing into my rom and discovered that I had to change the reg to reflect that it was located in windows with all the clocks.
Here's the funny thing: that issue with changing the clocks with the plugin still working is gone now. just a short delay and works flawlesly.

I do have a (probably a stupid question): I have changed the size of the clock to be the main today plugin (pretty huge) but I would like to be able to change the clock hand sizes to be better visible (and to have them take up as much of the radius as possible 187x187)
Is there a template for the clock hands available? Or do I just make a square transparent png with the hand pointing towards 12?

[thenext1]

I cooked the thing into my rom and discovered that I had to change the reg to reflect that it was located in windows with all the clocks.
Here's the funny thing: that issue with changing the clocks with the plugin still working is gone now. just a short delay and works flawlesly.

I do have a (probably a stupid question): I have changed the size of the clock to be the main today plugin (pretty huge) but I would like to be able to change the clock hand sizes to be better visible (and to have them take up as much of the radius as possible 187x187)
Is there a template for the clock hands available? Or do I just make a square transparent png with the hand pointing towards 12?

1st question: If you want me to solve the crash bug, you should find a way to send me the dump files Windows creates when a program crashes, that shuold be "shell32.exe". I don't know if there's a way to save them directly to a file, instead of sending them to MS. May be WM automatically saves them into some Windows subdirectory (like in WinVIsta).
Or else you can copy-paste the crash report data into a Pword file and send it to me.

2nd question: You have to get the source PNG used for the clock (or make a new one on your own) and resize it to the size you want. I haven't implemented scaling because that would take too much time of mine, and much more additional CPU-time, too :P
Yes, the hands should be pictured right at 12 o'clock.

[rykev]

Is there a template for the clock hands available? Or do I just make a square transparent png with the hand pointing towards 12?
There are a couple of ways you could get the 'hands':
1) Go to REdit & set time to 12:00:00, then disable (uncheck) all the image layers except the one you want. Then simply capture the image and crop/resize.

or

2) Ask the publisher of the clock skin for the hands you want - we'd be happy to post it if you need it.

And yes, hands need to point at 12, but it doesn't need to be square. A rectangular size larger than the clock hand itself will suffice.

[thenext1]

There are a couple of ways you could get the 'hands':
1) Go to REdit & set time to 12:00:00, then disable (uncheck) all the image layers except the one you want. Then simply capture the image and crop/resize.

or

2) Ask the publisher of the clock skin for the hands you want - we'd be happy to post it if you need it.

And yes, hands need to point at 12, but it doesn't need to be square. A rectangular size larger than the clock hand itself will suffice.

1) but it won't preserve the alpha... ;)

[rykev]

1) but it won't preserve the alpha... ;)
:o ... I'm so embarrassed ... yes, you do need to remove the background. Found a tutorial here (http://www.axialis.com/tutorials/tutorial-misc001.html) to do just that.

[S.V.I]

1st question: If you want me to solve the crash bug, you should find a way to send me the dump files Windows creates when a program crashes, that shuold be "shell32.exe". I don't know if there's a way to save them directly to a file, instead of sending them to MS. May be WM automatically saves them into some Windows subdirectory (like in WinVIsta).
Or else you can copy-paste the crash report data into a Pword file and send it to me.

2nd question: You have to get the source PNG used for the clock (or make a new one on your own) and resize it to the size you want. I haven't implemented scaling because that would take too much time of mine, and much more additional CPU-time, too :P
Yes, the hands should be pictured right at 12 o'clock.

So the crash bug was fixed with relocating the plugin to \Windows\. That's it. done. Unfortunately, I do not know how to save that crash info... but I do not have to. It may have something to do with it searching for the file in "other folders since most of the today plugins are located in windows and maybe the system wants it there...:confused:

My question about the clock hands came about because I could not take the old clock hands out and edit then replace them. I would assume that If I made a png file the same size as the clock, but with the hands set to 12 it should work... right? I wanted to make the hands look kinda like different color and size "radar" as if the old Swatch "seconds" hand that was actualy a circle with a drawing on it. so that it would look like this or something similar with different collors.

[PeacefulWarrior]

16 variations on the original "Modern" clock.

[S.V.I]

Ok!!! I figured it all out.
Here is the clock:
it is 185x185 and takes up full today screen in landscape, and is large enough to be the main today plugin. (I actualy needed this plugin to see the time on ocasion) :)
I probably should have merged the gleam with the numbers, but I thought that if someone might want to use a piece of this clock or edit it for their benefit. I personaly don't like the gleam anyway.
Hope you like.

[Carlo626]

thanks thenext1 great plug-in :)

[ezmike]

Here is a recreation of the Issey Miyake Trapeziod Chrono watch in two sizes. A 120x120 version and also a 264x264 version for VGA screens.

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/1861/imtrapscreenshotya5.jpg

[Taninpv]

Here is a recreation of the Issey Miyake Trapeziod Chrono watch in two sizes. A 120x120 version and also a 264x264 version for VGA screens.

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/1861/imtrapscreenshotya5.jpg

Awesome, this is what I have been looking for. Thanks

[pkoper]

Great stuff.....

The Bell & Ross goes awesome with my Pinot Rom.

[ezmike]

Worn by James Bond, the Omega Seamaster. 266x266 in size.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6546/007screenshotdf5.jpg

[DotStig]

The links on the first post for the website do not work anymore, any updates?

[thenext1]

The links on the first post for the website do not work anymore, any updates?

I see ... i'll look into it.
Thanks.

[ezmike]

The Retro clock today plugin can also be downloaded HERE (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/get-retro-clock.html) while the official site is down.

[thenext1]

The Retro clock today plugin can also be downloaded HERE (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/get-retro-clock.html) while the official site is down.

Yeah, my hosting provider (a friend of mine :D ) is on vacation and will not sort out this before he returns home. :D

Meanwhile use the link provided by ezmike ...

[ezmike]

Found a forum written in vietnamese i think with Retro on it and some clock clr files too. Interested in knowimg what it says if someone can translate it please.

http://www.handheld.com.vn/forum/showthread.php?p=736004

[thenext1]

Found a forum written in vietnamese i think with Retro on it and some clock clr files too. Interested in knowimg what it says if someone can translate it please.

http://www.handheld.com.vn/forum/showthread.php?p=736004

The clock files have already been posted in this thread, somewhere.

[S.V.I]

Hi, played around for a bit and got a new transparent clock.
in the screenshot there is a square background red and gold. it is not in the clock. I just put it there to show transparency.
300(vga)
216(portrait not landscape)
180(landscape)

[rykev]

Just got back from a few weeks of vacation & it sure is good to be greeted by new clock faces! Great job on the 007 clock (have been a Bond :cool: fan for years, so thanks!) & another wonderfully creative clock from SVI. Excellent work everyone & keep it up!:D

[S.V.I]

I saw that on the official page you dont have clock downloads. you might want to put them up to get more attention to this awesome plugin.
(by the way, adding the date to it would be pretty cool too; I mean like a typ of date couner you see on a watch
with a "hand on the day and a hand on the day number. that would be sick!)

thanx for the compliment ;)

[thenext1]

I saw that on the official page you dont have clock downloads. you might want to put them up to get more attention to this awesome plugin.
(by the way, adding the date to it would be pretty cool too; I mean like a typ of date couner you see on a watch
with a "hand on the day and a hand on the day number. that would be sick!)

thanx for the compliment ;)

Your clocks are all awesome & i'm very eager of someone actually using my program, but the problem is that I haven't got the time to edit teh 1st post for eveery new clock that you guys made.

Plus, I've sold my pocket pc and bought a replacement smartphone, so I don't think I'm further developing retro for PPC, until I get another PPC (which can be in the next six months to 1 year)...

[towenk3]

could someone make a clock face made of a skull with complimenting bone arms with pointing fingers as the clock hands? i'll look for some grafx to post. thnx...

[bokeler]

Simple but looks nice. Thanks

[ezmike]

It's been a while since I added a skin for Retro but I had a little time to kill so I made this one based off a Heuer watch design. It's 128x128 and is only available for qvga screens this time.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2715/heuerscreenshotyj3.jpg

[ezmike]

I made a skin that should go nicely with the diamond theme. Let me know what you think. 128x128 in size. This may be the last skin I make for Retro unless an updated version is released.

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/6663/diamondretroscreenshotfz0.jpg

[christian467]

The problem now is which of all these great clock faces to use:confused::confused:

Some truly lovely designs for a superb piece of software, well done everyone;);

All the hard work is much appreciated:D: