HTC Cube OpenGL (SCLPC++ 0-051)(Coded from scratch in C++)

[Slither2006]

Latest Update : FULLY FUNCTIONAL CUBE NOW, BOTH WM2003 & WM05/06 SUPPORTED!!!

Program Title: SCLPC++
Recent Version : 0-051
Purpose : A unique Cube Launcher coded in C++ and using the EdgeLib framework library that uses OpenGL also.
Author : Slither2006
Graphics: PoorlyDuck
Start Date : 5th January, 2008

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Re-write in flavours of QVGA & VGA coming soon!
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Regards,

Slither2006.
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..........Navigate Cube .......................Add Contact ...................Remove Contact........
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A Word from the Author:

Hi Guys,

I hope you will enjoy using this software. For the young budding software developers who need to be pointed in the right direction. Note that this cube uses the following API's :

- MAPI
- TAPI
- POOM Both C++ and C#
- EdgeLib Framework

I used MSDN2 examples and many internet articles to become more familiar with C++. I also referred to the Edgelib Library Reference to make the most use of it. The cube is made of 5 3D Models, NOT 1. Each face is a 3D Model and they all move in unison to appear as a solid cube. If I hadn't mentioned that you would have never known the visual difference. Each face has 4 vertices and is made of 2 polygons each. The polygons are made up buy 3 vertices. Using the Normals will determine in which direction the 3D Model menu will face...ie. outside the cube or inside. I created a GIANORMOUS Input function that detects screen swipes and screen taps. When dealing with different modules like accessing contacts numbers I made sure that they were in their own function to reduce code ambiguity.

This program took 1 month to make from start to finish and contains over 3000 lines of code....not your typical hello world app hey?...lolol.

Best wishes to all that supported the project and hope to wow you again soon!

Regards,

Slither2006.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Downloads :
Download Link for SCLPC++ version 0-04 - Windows Mobile 05 & 06 (http://rapidshare.com/files/84676996/SCLPC___0-04__WM05___WM06_.zip)
Download Link for SCLPC++ version 0-04 - Windows Mobile 2003 (http://rapidshare.com/files/84677040/SCLPC___0-04__WM2003_.rar)
Download Link for SCLPC++ version 0-051 - Windows Mobile 05 & 06 (http://rapidshare.com/files/89795344/SCLPC___3D_0-051__WM05-WM06_.zip)
Configurator for SCLPC++ 3D version 0-051 (SCLPC++ Configurator Application kindly coded and provided by xda user fisac71) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374939)


Mirrors :
Download Link for SCLPC++ version 0-051 - Windows Mobile 05 & 06 (Mirror Provided by xda user nictan) (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KUV95AOS)
Download Link for SCLPC++ version 0-051 - Windows Mobile 05 & 06 (Mirror Provided by xda user three2five) (http://mirror.afsma.com/xda/Applications/Utilities/)

Honours :

Showcased on the Official Edgelib Site!!! (http://www.edgelib.com/index.php?node=showcase_detail&id=35)

Video Showcase :
Author Videos :

SCLPC++ 3D - Part 1 : Basic Navigation
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iULKxLhXhcg)SCLPC++ 3D - Part 2 : Adding/Removing a Contact (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jPBV_LvaAM)
SCLPC++ 3D - Part 3 : Button Functionality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9JOprm59A)

User Videos :
Jamilu007's Video Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/v/YoO1Ds227gY) (Jamilu007 Kindly took the liberty of recording a little demo of what SCLPC++ 3D 0-051 can look like if you customize it the way you want like he has done.)


ChangeLog:

Click here to see the ChangeLog (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1926407&postcount=793)


Know Issues:
Bugs Found:




Background Picture bleeding on some applications that open.
The WHOLE SCLPC++ Folder MUST be placed here : /Application Data/SCLPC++ or adding a contact WILL NOT WORK!
Because of an absolute path in the cube it must be stored on the device not on a SD card....although you can configure it on the Device then transfer it to your SD card and it has been reported to work this way.
Start Menu disappears when a program is not specified in the ProgramList.ini i.e. MainAppPath1 = "" (BUG FIXED)
Contact Pics only show a partly filled contact face button when choosing a contact that has an Outlook contact picture....contact contact...lolol. (BUG FIXED)
Can't easily specify to open a specific folder to open in file explorer using the cube. (BUG FIXED)
Slight size/scalse distortion on the first and last frame of ALL animations. (BUG FIXED)
Rotation Animation starts after the cube zooms out. (BUG FIXED)
SCLPC++ opens up multiple instances of itself on some devices. Please post which devices guys.




Still Left ToDo:



Compile this with the Full Edgelib Library!!!




Supported Devices List:



Wizard G3
Hermes
Trinity / HTC 3600
HTC 3600i (my device) WM6
Kaiser with WM6.1
Atom O2 Flame WM5 & WM6
xv6700 WM6.1
xv6800 WM6.1
Kaiser WM6
mio a701 wm5
If it works on your device 100% then let me know so I can narrow down the bugs for other users.




Problems with these Devices:



LG so far
All VGA devices
All 240x240 devices



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If you appreciate the time and effort I've put into making this free application exclusive to XDA users then please feel free to donate for that reason only by clicking here (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=stephen%2eohair%40gmail%2ecom&buyer_credit_promo_code=&buyer_credit_product_category=&buyer_credit_shipping_method=&buyer_credit_user_address_change=&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=AUD&lc=AU&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8)


A BIG Thankyou to those who have donated so far!!! :D

For a comparison of other cubes then click here. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1833366&postcount=337)

[bisteka]

Hi guys,

I am new in these forum and not used to post a thread.
but i have been following the his great job for a while in this forum.
And enjoy a lot Slither2006 cube.

Lets help him to make a another new great cube. :D

Kang.

[rorydaredkign]

Thanks for the update slither. Ill donate soon and good luck with the coding, hope it gets as good as sclpf 1-60 soon
rory
x

[Slither2006]

Thanks Guys!,

I'm currently waiting on a response from a moderator at edglib's forum to help me out with getting a transperancy effect when opening the cube.

[elgreek84]

Hey Slither, I see you're at it again. Could you give us some idea how this Cube will be different/comparable to the HTC Cube by Kona_mtbkr, or the advantages/disadvantages of this cube over your flash cube?

[sim2dread]

Thanks for your answer on the other forum.
I keep checking to see if the WM6 Version is uploaded.
I will also donate to the project.

[punkcell]

like your work, just donated

[galenmd]

Donated (again)!

Slither, I am a little confused by your To Do list (particularly the Launch feature). Is this cube functional at it's current state, or is it just for show?

[sim2dread]

Donated (again)!

Slither, I am a little confused by your To Do list (particularly the Launch feature). Is this cube functional at it's current state, or is it just for show?

This is not to answer your questions I would just want to outline what seem to work on mine and join you in asking for clarification.
I saw it as a Demo and the only functions it allows me is open/close/minimize/rotate.
I am guessing that without an available .INI/.Txt or ConfigTool there is no way to get it to do other stuff right?

[Medic1013]

One more donation heading your way Slither.

You did a great job on the flash version and I'm sure your new version will be even better.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your support!!!! At the moment the cube will NOT open or launch any programs. However I will update this very shortly as I also want to make this cube more usable quickly. So far the SCLPC++ beta 0-01 is just to show you the power and speed I'm getting from EdgeLib's framework and to hopefully convince guys that it is worth the donation.

HTC Cube Original (Kona's version) Vs. SCLPF Vs. SCLPC++

I'll first start with :

Similarities

Animations are identical (SCLPF has a few more)
Functionality is identical (SCLPF has additional functionality)


Speed

SCLPF and HTC Original is slower than SCLPC++ with rotation animation
SCLPF must load from Flash Player and have Flash Player running in the background
SCLPC++ takes 2 secs on a 400 /500mhz device to load
SCLPC++ minimize and restore are INSTANT
SCLPC++ animations are INCREDIBLY SMOOTH AND FAST! So fast I had to cut the framerate to half down to 30fps.
HTC Original Cube is instant on open animation


Stability & Compatibility

SCLPC++ is compatible on WM2003, WM05, WM06
SCLPF is compatible on WM05, WM06
HTC Cube is compatible on WM05, WM06 (not sure of WM2003)
SCLPC++ will be close as close to 99.9% stable as I can get it
SCLPF is 99% stable provided some assumptions are made regarding the device it is installed on.
HTC Original Cube input detection can be bad some times.


Eye Candy

All interfaces are nearly identical except for SCLPF which has more menus
HTC Original Cube has a fade in and out effect over the top of the today screen
SCLPC++ will have some additional eye candy depending on EdgeLib's forum support


Features

SCLPF has 2 additional menus and it's own Confuration Application plus many more!
SCLPC++ will try to stay true to the HTC Cube's original features.
HTC Cube has it's own Configuration Settings and an Audio Manager Plugin


Conclusion

SCLPF has many useful features but lacks speed due to the fact it runs off the Flash Lite Player 2.1 which also provides many programming boundaries.
HTC Cube Original is useful but is marginally slower on high powered devices.
SCLPC++ Will be faster than all cubes and will hopefully be as close a clone to the HTC Cube Original.

[SH4YD33]

WOW...

All i can say..

[tsaurus]

Hey all,

I'm certainly impressed by this demo, esp with its speed and smoothness. I've recently looked at a touch dual and demo'd the original cube and it was very good.

I don't know why no one mentions this, but I am sure the HTC Cube by Kona_mtbkr is alot slower and chuggier than the original cube?

This one is very good perfect and is as fast as the original...

[Slither2006]

Hi tsaurus!

Thanks for your results! I have also heard from another user say that the HTC Dual's cube ran fast as well. When I tested the Kona cube I was impressed it was hacked to work on all devices but very dissappointed in the speed. I'm definitely happy with the SCLPC++ speed.

Hi Guys,

Here's a breakthrough, for me anyway, since I'm new to C++ PPC programming I have found how to execute a program from within your program. This means i will get all buttons launching programs VERY SOON!! :D I first want to create a buttons class that will keep track of each menus button characteristics or properties.

Since this is a community I am happy to share the code that launches another program from within C++ :

//This is a ShellExecute Information structure object, it holds
//the path of the file to execute and other options/parameters
//declare this as a member variable of your class.
SHELLEXECUTEINFO ShExecInfo;

//Now place this following code either in your Initialization
//part of your code (when it first starts).
//Just change the lpFile and lpDirectory object variables to change
//which program you wish to start or in your function.
ShExecInfo.cbSize = sizeof(SHELLEXECUTEINFO);
ShExecInfo.fMask = NULL;
ShExecInfo.hwnd = NULL;
ShExecInfo.lpVerb = NULL;
ShExecInfo.lpFile = _T("BubbleBreaker.exe");
ShExecInfo.lpParameters = NULL;
ShExecInfo.lpDirectory = _T("/Windows/");
ShExecInfo.nShow = SW_MAXIMIZE;
ShExecInfo.hInstApp = NULL;


//Place this in response to a user input/function/event etc....

void SlithersClass::MyFunction(void)
{
ShellExecuteEx(&ShExecInfo);
}

I wrote this example myself and it will open Bubble breaker once the "ShellExecuteEx(&ShExecInfo);" function is called. This can be very useful for those who wish to make their own GUI launchers.


Update soon!

[aaronsmckee]

Being built in C++ will SCLPC have a configurable apps page, will there be an option for more pages than the original 3 (or 4) I know with SCLPF you had be considering the option of essentially unlimited pages (status pages, additonal contacts etc), is this possible with C++ (even a 4 app page would be great though). Anyway keep up the great work Slither!

[Slither2006]

Hey Aaron,

With SCLPC++ it loads the PNG file of all the required animations on startup. Minimze and Restore doesn't load or unload this png(although I'll try and get it to in the future to reduce memory consumption when minimized)....This is the main reason for the 2.28mb memory overhead. I'm thinking of splitting the PNG into 3 strips of animations. i.e. one for Main one for Music and one for contacts. I would then only load the Music one when the cube loads up. When the user slides left or right I'd get it to unload the music png and load the appropriate png and start the animation. If this dynamic loading of menus and animations works good on slow devices then yes unlimited menus is definitely a possibility. I will definitely make a fourth menu page but this time I will wait until the the 3 sided version is finished first as i know there are a lot of patriots for the classic version. After the 4th menu page I'll make a today screen that looks identical to the Home plugin but without the Taskbar or Softkey bars. This way when you open the cube you will be able to slide to the today screen and just leave it there without having to close the cube...this will not only remove the need for having FTouchFlo start up the cube but would allow me to apply future today screen to the updown motion when in the cube so you don't have to rotate to the today screen....my thoughts are a bit jumbled but the end result is a less fiddley interface...lolol. The project may be finished sooner than I thought...lolol

Regards,

Slither2006.

[the0ne]

Looks fantastic and feels gr8 , continue ur work on it mate , my beer to u is on its way ...

[sim2dread]

Hey Aaron,

....my thoughts are a bit jumbled but the end result is a less fiddley interface...lolol. The project may be finished sooner than I thought...lolol

Regards,

Slither2006.

LOL...it can get like that.
What about a big analogue clock on the Today Screen?

[aaronsmckee]

Hey Aaron,

With SCLPC++ it loads the PNG file of all the required animations on startup. Minimze and Restore doesn't load or unload this png(although I'll try and get it to in the future to reduce memory consumption when minimized)....This is the main reason for the 2.28mb memory overhead. I'm thinking of splitting the PNG into 3 strips of animations. i.e. one for Main one for Music and one for contacts. I would then only load the Music one when the cube loads up. When the user slides left or right I'd get it to unload the music png and load the appropriate png and start the animation. If this dynamic loading of menus and animations works good on slow devices then yes unlimited menus is definitely a possibility. I will definitely make a fourth menu page but this time I will wait until the the 3 sided version is finished first as i know there are a lot of patriots for the classic version. After the 4th menu page I'll make a today screen that looks identical to the Home plugin but without the Taskbar or Softkey bars. This way when you open the cube you will be able to slide to the today screen and just leave it there without having to close the cube...this will not only remove the need for having FTouchFlo start up the cube but would allow me to apply future today screen to the updown motion when in the cube so you don't have to rotate to the today screen....my thoughts are a bit jumbled but the end result is a less fiddley interface...lolol. The project may be finished sooner than I thought...lolol

Regards,

Slither2006.

Kick ass, seriously that will be so kick ass, have you tried to contact htc, they need to put you on staff.

[wmvfan]

really good.
the first cube i get work on my device.
hope you will finish it soon.

[chris.wilcox]

Slither,
I love your idea to make one of the faces of the cube be the Today screen! Will you have it load any plugin? or just HTC Home? If its just HTC Home, that would still be really sweet!
Absolutely brilliant idea. I'd have the cube running all the time and that would be great. I'm going to make a donation.

c

[Slither2006]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for you support. I was thinking of coding the today screen from the ground up so you won't need to install the HTC Home add-on.


Hi Guys,

The button functionality will be done soon. I have to find a way to convert a char which is read in from the ini file to be a LPCTSTR that can be accepted as a ShellExecuteInfo lp parameter. Once that is done I can fit the buttons out properly.

[kcguy]

Slither,
I've been following your efforts from the start and gladly, have been on your beta test list for quite awhile. I'm currently running your uno cube and love it. If you can improve what you have already done, I'll be amazed. Count me in for a donation today, I,m anxious to see more of your great work.

Steve

[NexVision]

My donation sent have a couple beers on me.

[Slither2006]

Cheers Guys!!!....although the donations will go to the edgelib license first before I think about beers :( ...lololol...I'll celebrate once the job is done.


More Tech Talk,

There is no problem getting the buttons to launch programs, the problem I have at the moment is that when I read the ProgramList.ini file(ANSI text file that contains the programs you want it to launch) the contents of the file goes into char variables. Unfortunately a char variable is a Multi-byte type and the ShellExecuteEx requries parameters that are UniCode type. I found the _T(x); macro works in converting a wchar_t but only when the char is declared in the code (hardcoded) not loaded while the program is running. I'm at work right now so I should have plenty of time to work this out...lolol

[sim2dread]

I'm at work right now so I should have plenty of time to work this out...lolol

LOL....!

Now I wish that I took programming seriously I would have been able to help.
I can follow what you are working through but that is as far as it goes.
Anyway we will be right here when you get it done, as you will no doubt do!

[Slither2006]

Hi s2d,

My Visual Studio 2005 died so I'm repairing/re-installing right now. however I think I may have found a solution to my earlier dilemma.

Code Solution :

char myChar[] = "BubbleBreaker.exe"
std::string myString(13, myChar);
ShellExecuteInfo.lpFile = _T(myString.c_str());

I haven't tried the code above as I've been waiting an hour for VS2005 to repair...shouldn't be much longer I hope.

Also I got a response back from EdgeLib support and they gave me the Framework variable that copies the Today Screen to the programs display buffer...so a screen capture function in other words....they also have what is called a EWIPE::Blend effect which will allow me to blend the display buffer and any surface created from a picture from one into the other....hence the fade in and out effect I was hoping to create with the Today Screen as the background and the cube as the foreground. It will be tricky but will look pretty slick if I can get it working. Plus this is a valuable special affect for WM.

[sim2dread]

Hi s2d,

My Visual Studio 2005 died so I'm repairing/re-installing right now. however I think I may have found a solution to my earlier dilemma.

Code Solution :

char myChar[] = "BubbleBreaker.exe"
std::string myString(13, myChar);
ShellExecuteInfo.lpFile = _T(myString.c_str());

I haven't tried the code above as I've been waiting an hour for VS2005 to repair...shouldn't be much longer I hope.

Also I got a response back from EdgeLib support and they gave me the Framework variable that copies the Today Screen to the programs display buffer...so a screen capture function in other words....they also have what is called a EWIPE::Blend effect which will allow me to blend the display buffer and any surface created from a picture from one into the other....hence the fade in and out effect I was hoping to create with the Today Screen as the background and the cube as the foreground. It will be tricky but will look pretty slick if I can get it working. Plus this is a valuable special affect for WM.


Pretty cool.
I have not opened VS in 2 years but you are tempting me.
Trust me what you and the other Cubist have done so far will give us the interface that really put the icing on the cake for Custom ROMs we use on our handset.

[thundershadow14]

Hi s2d,

My Visual Studio 2005 died so I'm repairing/re-installing right now. however I think I may have found a solution to my earlier dilemma.

Code Solution :

char myChar[] = "BubbleBreaker.exe"
std::string myString(13, myChar);
ShellExecuteInfo.lpFile = _T(myString.c_str());

I haven't tried the code above as I've been waiting an hour for VS2005 to repair...shouldn't be much longer I hope.

Also I got a response back from EdgeLib support and they gave me the Framework variable that copies the Today Screen to the programs display buffer...so a screen capture function in other words....they also have what is called a EWIPE::Blend effect which will allow me to blend the display buffer and any surface created from a picture from one into the other....hence the fade in and out effect I was hoping to create with the Today Screen as the background and the cube as the foreground. It will be tricky but will look pretty slick if I can get it working. Plus this is a valuable special affect for WM.

Hey Slither,

I ran into this same problem when I was in the early developmental stages of pocketmelody. Infact, the win32 lib has a function that I use to get the job done for me, and I use it throughout the app now.

int MultiByteToWideChar(
UINT CodePage,
DWORD dwFlags,
LPCSTR lpMultiByteStr,
int cbMultiByte,
LPWSTR lpWideCharStr,
int cchWideChar
);

Here's the msdn docs that explains all the parameters etc.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms776413(VS.85).aspx

Hope this helps :).

[Slither2006]

Hi thundershadow14!

I noticed that function mentioned in a few forums I was looking at before but didn't think much of it at the time. I'll definitely check it out now. Thanks Mate! I really appreciate it!

[Edit:] Ok I checked it out and it ran perfectly. Here is the code :

//Two char variables are declared and initialised
char cFile[] = "BubbleBreaker.exe";
char cDir[] = "/Windows/";

//A pointer to each char is created.
char *lpcStrFile = cFile;
char *lpcStrDir = cDir;

//Two empty widechar pointers are created and thier length is set to the length of the char
//string they will hold
LPWSTR lpwStrFile = SysAllocStringLen(NULL, strlen(cFile));
LPWSTR lpwStrDir = SysAllocStringLen(NULL, strlen(cDir));

//This function then copies char pointer and converts it to a unicode char
//pointer (wide char pointer). The wide char pointer now points to the
//original char memory location...well that's my take on it....hope that's
//not too confusing...lolol.
MultiByteToWideChar(CP_ACP, 0, lpcStrFile, strlen(cFile), lpwStrFile, strlen(cFile));
MultiByteToWideChar(CP_ACP, 0, lpcStrDir, strlen(cDir), lpwStrDir, strlen(cDir));

I've been working on this simple bit of code from 10am til now....3pm! Your insight was very valuable thundershadow14! Thanks heaps mate!!! :D

[gelf]

when i load the cube it turns off my backlight... apart from that it's awesome

[Slither2006]

Hi gelf,

What model phone do you use and what OS are u running? There should be a function to keep the phone backlight on or off during the cube startup which I can look into.

[briggs81]

lol whoa that is fast and smooth, nice nice.

[Slither2006]

I love it. I couldn't believe how fast it rendered the animations...and don't forget I had to cut the speed in half so you could see what it was doing!!!..lolol

I'll be compiling the buttons tonight and should have a partially functional 0-02 ready quite soon.

[mr_ding]

Slither2006,

It's nice to see you keep learning new programming language to further yourself.

I enjoyed using SCLPF (as a donated beta tester), can't wait to test this one.

It will be great when you write your own HTC Touch plugin (I like the clock, weather and phone setting myself).

[Bobo Xni]

Hi,

I hope that the graphic, in the final release, will be similar to "My uno skin", because i love this skin....

Good Work...

BYE, Bobo ;)

[slowatsch]

Well Slither I'm fascinaited about your cube. But I dont have the time to figure out how to got it work manual ;) In the moment you provide a functional .cab you will have my donation on your paypal account. ;)

Continue that great work!

[Stratos74]

I try on my trinity...


- No tests under the icons
- No programs launched

It's only a problem of mine?

[Slither2006]

Hello Startos74,

That will come soon in version 0-02.

Hi Guys,

Update :

So far I can successfully launch a program listed in a ProgramList.ini file (txt file) successfully. The only BIG issue is that it doesn't like launching lnks. I'll have to find a way to list all program executable files in a list...but for the meantime you will be able to customize the buttons provided you place the contents of your link file in ProgramsList.ini file....sounds a little tricky for newcomers I know but so far this is a proof of concept that SCLPC++ is possible. I will find a fix for this. Beta 0-02 will come soon with BASIC button functionality.

[Stratos74]

Hello Startos74,

That will come soon in version 0-02.

Hi Guys,

Update :

So far I can successfully launch a program listed in a ProgramList.ini file (txt file) successfully. The only BIG issue is that it doesn't like launching lnks. I'll have to find a way to list all program executable files in a list...but for the meantime you will be able to customize the buttons provided you place the contents of your link file in ProgramsList.ini file....sounds a little tricky for newcomers I know but so far this is a proof of concept that SCLPC++ is possible. I will find a fix for this. Beta 0-02 will come soon with BASIC button functionality.

Thanks for the answer, so is not a problem of my trinity

btw... VERY VERY NICE JOB, incredibily fast!!!

[furiardy]

any way,i don't understand how to install it?please explain it,thx...

[Slither2006]

Hi furiardy,

Download the zip file.

Open it on your computer or phone.

Copy the two files anywhere on your device

Run the exe file.

If you wish to start the exe by swiping your finger up then install FTouchFlo and the configurator for it.

Then configure FTouchFlo to open my exe file.

Enjoy! :)

[galenmd]

To those of you who have not yet donated, please consider doing such now.

By donating, you are subsidizing the development of this program. Just look at the cost that he needs to come up with to get this thing going! On top of that, our donations add up to only a pittance of what Slither's time is actually worth.

This is the first time that I have ever paid for software before it was released. That says a lot since I am the one usually looking for freeware. :rolleyes:

Slither has proven his worth on the development of the prior Cube. He is probably the most generous and communicative developer I have ever seen. He answers our questions several times a day, yet he asks for almost nothing in return.

Please Donate

[zzoinks]

I have a (hopefully minor) feature request: Would it be possible to make the cube's opening face a user-configurable option? I find myself using the other faces more than the Pictures/Music/Video face. I know with the flash version you can change FTouchFlo to start a different .swf, but then the animations are a bit off...

Thanks,
-Brett.

[SolusCado]

Is this supposed to work on VGA devices? If not, what would be entailed in getting it to work in VGA?

[Pawel062]

Is this supposed to work on VGA devices? If not, what would be entailed in getting it to work in VGA?

works no problem. just graphics are as clear as qvga bc they are sized up to vga.

[johnpaul]

Hello Startos74,

That will come soon in version 0-02.

Hi Guys,

Update :

So far I can successfully launch a program listed in a ProgramList.ini file (txt file) successfully. The only BIG issue is that it doesn't like launching lnks. I'll have to find a way to list all program executable files in a list...but for the meantime you will be able to customize the buttons provided you place the contents of your link file in ProgramsList.ini file....sounds a little tricky for newcomers I know but so far this is a proof of concept that SCLPC++ is possible. I will find a fix for this. Beta 0-02 will come soon with BASIC button functionality.

Hi Slither2006,
Have you fix your launching of links issue? In my former Job I was part of a team that wrote a lockdown replacement shell for Windows XP. I will might be able to answer most shell questions. I know some of the APIs for PPC are different.

[ericksonlk]

Very fast, and works on my Axim X51v (VGA) too.

[lincman]

This is a great project. I contributed even before I got it. I cannot wait to see what Slither2006 could do if he can actually round up enough money to get the full edgelib! C'mon folks lets get him hooked up. Thanks again for the great work Slither!!!

[absolUtmagnitUd]

noob alert!

Just curious with the talk...TODAY SCREEN?

I am currently running Wisbar desktop as my "today page" because of some issues i take with the today page... Mostly i HATE the tiny start menu button. Thought some customization of that may be welcomed. Plus everything else up there seems kinda redundant with Home.

Anyway, sent out my donation earlier, wasn't much but hope it helps.

[Slither2006]

Hey Guys,

Cheers for the good words! :)

I believe it is more than possible to make startup animation configurable although it will take a little time.

As for the launching of buttons the code I use to run a program is ShellExecuteEx which gets the info of the program to run from a ShellExectureInfo structure. I have tried everything so far and can't seem to get it to execute ANY link files as it says the file can't be found??....I can however execute anthing else fine :( JohnPaul any advice right now would be welcome:)

I'm using this project experience as a way to kickstart a big learning curve for myself and will hopefully be able to use the knowledge to create something incredible one day in the same way that PointUi has impacted the PDA owning community.

I have coded the Music Page buttons AND THE BUTTON PRESS IMAGES TOO!!! :D And they look MAGNIFICENT!!! The buttons launch the program that YOU set in the ProgramsList.ini file which is just a listing of directories and exe files NOTHING ELSE

I'll get started on the other menu buttons and will release 0-02 then I'll work on the contact calling buttons....still more work to do after that also.


Update soon!

[sim2dread]

Hey Guys,

Cheers for the good words! :)

I believe it is more than possible to make startup animation configurable although it will take a little time.

As for the launching of buttons the code I use to run a program is ShellExecuteEx which gets the info of the program to run from a ShellExectureInfo structure. I have tried everything so far and can't seem to get it to execute ANY link files as it says the file can't be found??....I can however execute anthing else fine :( JohnPaul any advice right now would be welcome:)

I'm using this project experience as a way to kickstart a big learning curve for myself and will hopefully be able to use the knowledge to create something incredible one day in the same way that PointUi has impacted the PDA owning community.

I have coded the Music Page buttons AND THE BUTTON PRESS IMAGES TOO!!! :D And they look MAGNIFICENT!!! The buttons launch the program that YOU set in the ProgramsList.ini file which is just a listing of directories and exe files NOTHING ELSE

I'll get started on the other menu buttons and will release 0-02 then I'll work on the contact calling buttons....still more work to do after that also.


Update soon!

Just thinking (maybe I shouldn't) so what if you write a configuration script to say update the ini with the users' custom choice(s) rather then launch the links?

[Slither2006]

Hey s2d,

I'll try and implement something similar to that when I start the config app. So far I've found another way to launch a program and have the cube remain open in the background. Currently ShellexecuteEx was closing the cube after it launched a program. It works 99% ok at the moment using the CreateProcess function instead.

[sim2dread]

Hey s2s,

I'll try and implement something similar to that when I start the config app. So far I've found another way to launch a program and have the cube remain open in the background. Currently ShellexecuteEx was closing the cube after it launched a program. It works 99% ok at the moment using the CreateProcess function instead.

Cool I hope you get it licked!

[thundershadow14]

I've been working on this simple bit of code from 10am til now....3pm! Your insight was very valuable thundershadow14! Thanks heaps mate!!! :D

:) I know EXACTLY how it is. I'm glad I could have been of help, feel free to PM me at anytime if you encounter any more problems in the wild world of win32 programming. It's good to see more developers going the native route, it's great!!

[johnpaul]

Hey Guys,

ShellExecuteEx which gets the info of the program to run from a ShellExectureInfo structure. I have tried everything so far and can't seem to get it to execute ANY link files as it says the file can't be found??....I can however execute anthing else fine :( JohnPaul any advice right now would be welcome:)

Update soon!

Hi Slither
When you want to launch a .lnk file make sure the "ShExecInfo" class the "verb" and the "class" are null.

[Slither2006]

Hi JP,

I read the same thing on a forum and could have sworn I tested this and had no luck...but low and behold it worked 2nd time around!!! Good work mate! :) Button launching is looking better now!

Thanks again!

[Edit :] There appears to be issues with certain links like Internet Explorer (21#:MSPIE). I'm not sure what it could be but directly referencing the path /Windows/iexplore.exe works fine.

[Bobo Xni]

Hi Slither,

It's very fast on my Trinity..... :D WOWOWOWOW

Now i'm waiting for a 0-02 version....

Very good!

BYE, Bobo ;)

[Slither2006]

Hi BoBo,

I've nearly finished the Beat 0-02. It will have some features the SCLPF never had.

New only to SCLPC++
- Text can be changed on EVERY MENU!
- Text can be positioned ANYWHERE!!!
- All this is done by editing a file called "TextList.ini"

Other Features added
- All Buttons except contact face buttons work
- Buttons can be configured by editing a file called "ProgramList.ini"

Todo to add to my list
- Create a Tahoma font map sheet.

It's 4am here I better get some sleep. I'll release the beta 0-02 once I have done a decent font map in 18pt and 14pt.

Update soon! :)

[prootc1]

Thank you.

It's great, but wow i can config?

best regards

[galenmd]

Thank you.

It's great, but wow i can config?

best regards
Patience young grasshopper.

[briggs81]

Thank you.

It's great, but wow i can config?

best regards

Config what? The is nothing to config at the moment.

[Slither2006]

There will be guys...lolol

[Slither2006]

Here's a quick update.

I have finished the 18pt sized font for the Music page and it looks GREAT! The font is smoothed...took for ever to make. I'm now working on the 10pt for the Main page.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

SCLPC++ Version 0-02 for WM2003 and WM05 and WM06 has been uploaded. Feel free to download it from the first post of this thread.

Enjoy! :)

[briggs81]

oh my god fast.

Just a few things to keep in mind

1) When you select a button it lags a bit (has to open the program obviously), you can see some blue outline on the white text (when you press a button)
2) When I open cube, select "videos" or something, WMP opens up. I then click on the cube app in the task bar and when it switches back to cube, the Music button is white (because you are actually pressing it, it's 'underneith' the start button/task bar. Then what happens is you sort of get caught in a loop because you end up opening lots of music apps when you try and press the x button on WMP, you are actually pressing the "Music" cube link AGAIN.. haha, I have a bunch of them open!

Not sure if any of these matter for future releases or not, especially # 2. but just my input.

otherwise, the programlist and text files are great and easy to edit, i like easy config files

[Slither2006]

Hi Briggs81,

Thanks for testing!

As for one 1) That's no problem. I actuallay set the delay manually as it ran too fast on my device but I can find a sweet spot that we can both agree on...lolol

And for 2) I don't use the taskbar to switch between apps but will keep in mind the scenario you describe. It will take a little tinkering. The reasoning for it is that I believe when the Cube opens a program the Cube is classed as the parent and the program it launched is the child process. I'll have to ensure the parent process is set at a proper ready state independent of what state the child is in....if that makes sense...lolol

I'm glad you like the programlist and textlist files. I will make a contactlist.ini quite soon.

[gary800]

Any Way to make this for a 320 x 240 screen. This is the only cube that works on my PPC, except for screen size. Would donate if fit. Keep up the good work.

[Slither2006]

Hi Gary,

What device are you using as I desinged this version for a 320x240 screen.

[Bobo Xni]

Hi,

next step ?

Do you think to improve it with the fourth face ?
Do you think to make a skin like (my uno skin) ?
Do you think to make other animation ?

I love the black skin....

Thank's for your answer...

BYE, Bobo ;)

[absolUtmagnitUd]

I've tried several times to no avail

I keep getting a "the archive is unknown or damaged" everytime i try to download from rapidshare.

Am i an idiot, or is there a better way. Would love to test run the new cube...

[fga]

Hi,

Good work.
Problem with D-PAD : If i press left, right, up, down or center button : Close the cube. (ASUS P535)
regards.

[TacoLoco]

Very good work, speed is incredible and without flash it will be even better than any other cube ;)

But, if I customize the ProgramList.ini I can't open any program!

"The file xxx cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file."

The *.ini looks like that:

MusicDir1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile1 ="MortPlayer.ink"

MusicDir2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile2 ="Photo Viewer Pro.ink"

MusicDir3 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile3 ="Media Player.ink"

.
.
.

I also linked directly to the .exe but it shows the same message.. I'm looking forward getting a working version to replace the flash cube ;)

[abdelamine]

when the cube start work fine but the backlite turn off why

[aaronsmckee]

Very good work, speed is incredible and without flash it will be even better than any other cube ;)

But, if I customize the ProgramList.ini I can't open any program!

"The file xxx cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file."

The *.ini looks like that:

MusicDir1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile1 ="MortPlayer.ink"

MusicDir2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile2 ="Photo Viewer Pro.ink"

MusicDir3 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile3 ="Media Player.ink"

.
.
.

I also linked directly to the .exe but it shows the same message.. I'm looking forward getting a working version to replace the flash cube ;)

have you tried changing MortPlayer.ink to mortplayer.lnk?

[Shafty]

Shouldn't it be LNK rather than INK?

[TacoLoco]

lol you're right ink was the thing I have to refill into my printer ;)

after changing to *.lnk it says

"Error opening the shortcut or locating the target filename."

The same with the standard links!

[wh1t3w0lf]

I've tried several times to no avail

I keep getting a "the archive is unknown or damaged" everytime i try to download from rapidshare.

Am i an idiot, or is there a better way. Would love to test run the new cube...

Don't feel alone, also get a error when downloading the file an trying to extract the file. Would love to see how it looks. can any one help us out her please ?

[neilson]

Don't feel alone, also get a error when downloading the file an trying to extract the file. Would love to see how it looks. can any one help us out her please ?
This could prove to be very good stuff. Keep it up Slither.

[briggs81]

yes i believe that is the issue, the parent/child process

it's really fast and i dont think I've yet accidentally hit a button while swiping either.

[Vukile]

So I guess this means itll be easier to add more sides to the cube?

[zigg]

Slither2006,

I'd just like to say that I've been a long time lurker of these forums (mostly looking for registry edits), but your ap/work is the first to actually to get me to 1. post and 2. donate ;)
I haven't downloaded the program yet but plan to (exchanging my touch for a new one; I've got a permanent spot on the screen :mad: )

It's this kind of work that you do that makes people like me, truly enjoy our phones. Keep up the good work.

[sim2dread]

Hi,

next step ?

Do you think to make a skin like (my uno skin) ?

BYE, Bobo ;)

I have not tried the program yet (just woke up), but I think if it uses the same PNP based Icon strip you could open it in a graphics program and recolour the icons, of course there might be separate color states for up/down/pressed movements.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

There is in fact a separate PNP for De-Pressed States.

[sim2dread]

Remove all previous intonations of SCLPC
remove all Gestures assignment in FTouchFlo
Disable FtouchFlo (obviously I will not be able to rise the Cube after minimization(s) or from a Cold start, but I have a Button.)

No Custom Configuration yet just the basic supplied SCLPC++ 0.02
I made a folder on my PC
dumped the content of the unzipped file into it
dragged it to the \Program Files\Storage Card of my PPC
made a ShortCut from SCLPC++ 0.02.exe
renamed it
dumped it in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
copy same ShortCut
dumped it in \Windows\Start Up
settings Button
assigned Button 3 to same ShortCut
Rest and Walhalla

Started up with the Cube (but any PPC Hard Button depressed dismissed the Cube)
Could recall the Cube with assigned Button.
Rotate/Minimize/Launch the previously Configured Stuff.

Obviously my method created some drag on memory after multiple launchings the Music Player loaded slower.
Overall looks good, leaves enough edge for us to fuss over, a nice tool to play with, might cause more of us not to throw our HTC PPC in the junk pile out of boredom.

[briggs81]

This cube version could actually make the cube more useful. I know for my setup, it takes 2-3 clicks (depending on howi am holding my tytn II), even wit quick app launchers or today screen quick links. 2 swipes with my thumb is alost faster then two clicks on the device/screen especially with lag tim between clicking, so i can defenitly see myself using this more, especially for favorites (I hope he incorporates his flash cube contact sides into this one, those were amazing). The cube rotation is frigging fast.

I have so many quick menus and launchers its ridiculous!

[lifeisfun]

I tried to download since this morning without success :(
Rapidshare sucks ...

[prootc1]

Hello,

Can anyone help me install the cube, because i download the SCLPC++ 0-02 (ARM WM2003) and read the install.txt, but i don´t have FTouchFlo. I load the SCLPC++ but the buttons don´t work and there is no text label´s, it is because this is demo or can anyone help me how to install it?

thanks,
(if possible write an .txt in portuguese)

You'r the man Slither2006.

[Slither2006]

Hi absolUtmagnitUd, (Corrupt zip file)

Sounds like a browser issue. You may need to clear your temporary interenet files or save to another location on your computer.



Hi fga, (No D-Pad roataion support)

That's easy to fix I'll implement the D-Pad on the Beta 0-03 release.



Hi TacoLoc, (Can't open a program using inks)

I noticed your Link files have the extension ".ink" mine use ".lnk" also note that not all Link files will work. It's better to make your own and in my ProgramList.ini file place their location their. i.e

MusicDir1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\My Links\\"
MusicFile1 ="MyLinkNumber1.lnk"

MusicDir2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\My Links\\"
MusicFile2 ="MyLinkNumber2.lnk"

MusicDir3 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\My Links\\"
MusicFile3 ="MyLinkNumber3.lnk"




Hi abdelamine, (Backlight turns off when cube starts)

I'll investigate this for you and hopefully have it fixed on the next release.




Hi zigg, (Love this software...lolol)

I enjoy making it as much as you guys enjoy using it! :)



Hi briggs81, (I Want the Call/SMS/Email and Mobile/Work/Home feature)

I'll see what I can do but so far I have found that dynamically loading the images is a little slow so I will still implement the extra menu functionality for you guys with the Call/SMS/Email and Mobile/Work/Home faces but instead I'll make them sliding as this requries less memory to hold the menus.



Hi lifeisfun, (Can't download from rapidshare)

My appologies for rapidshare...suggest a file host that is free and accessable for you and I'll upload there as well.



Hi prootc1, (Trouble installing FTouchFlo)

Don't worry about FtouchFlo...follow the instructions that Sim2Dread used a few posts above as he didn't use FTouchFlo instead he assigned it to a button. If you still wish to get this working with FTouchFlo I'd recommend you check out efrosts thread and even donated to him when you get it working. Oh also one of my best friends is portugese so I'll get him to translate for you if possible.

Hope this answers your questions.

Enjoy!

[prootc1]

OK Slither2006 , i have allready assign in to a button to open the cube, but the program buttons don´t work and there is no text label´s, i have already change the .ini, but he dont show the label's.

Appears like this: (attachments)

Regards

[prootc1]

hello Slither2006,

i change the .ini file, he didnt show the labels because the X and Y co-ordinates were to much High.

It´s great, thanks

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I just finished the transparency fade in and out effects for the cube and I have to say they look unreal!!!!

I'll move onto making a phone call in C++ and then managing POOM in C++. I'll try to keep the configuration simple so that there won't be a need for a configuration application. It will take too much time to create a decent configuration application so I'll leave it for later....anyway I'm sure someone eager like me will make a config app if I keep the ini files simple.

[sim2dread]

Hi Guys,

I just finished the transparency fade in and out effects for the cube and I have to say they look unreal!!!!

I'll move onto making a phone call in C++ and then managing POOM in C++. I'll try to keep the configuration simple so that there won't be a need for a configuration application. It will take too much time to create a decent configuration application so I'll leave it for later....anyway I'm sure someone eager like me will make a config app if I keep the ini files simple.


Cool!
Schap is also close to releasing another ROM.
Honestly I don't know if there is a better combination Schap's ROM and Your Cube Apps. I have never tried any others. I am a complete neophyte to Modern Cell Phones, I was forced to get one by my GF last year and was lucky to have run into this site. So I have not really paid my dues as a pioneer, but I consider myself fortunate because the road was paved so to speak and was made easier for me to traverse.

Even now to me, my device is really only a very hi-tech Multimedia Player, which just happens to have a phone.
So keep on Rocking!

[Slither2006]

Hi s2d,

I've figured out how to call a number in c++....but I left my project files at work!!!!NOOOO!....anywho...I'll have to just code some proof of concepts and then implement them into my project files at work....I could recode everything but I did a crap load today addressing the issues people have mentioned and adding the transparency fade in and out.

Just so you know when it starts calling the number it calls INSTANTLY NO DELAY!!!

This just leaves getting the POOM functionality working and then cabbing the project and it's done. Damn I've made 10x more progress doing this in C++ than I ever did in C# and Flash although I'm happy I made SCLPF anyway.

I have a better understanding of C++ now and a pretty good understanding of POOM so it shouldn't be long til you see a fully functional SCLPC++ 1-00 release.

SCLPC++ 0-03 coming tomorrow.

[wh1t3w0lf]

Hi Guys,

I just finished the transparency fade in and out effects for the cube and I have to say they look unreal!!!!

I'll move onto making a phone call in C++ and then managing POOM in C++. I'll try to keep the configuration simple so that there won't be a need for a configuration application. It will take too much time to create a decent configuration application so I'll leave it for later....anyway I'm sure someone eager like me will make a config app if I keep the ini files simple.

Did you upload a new file with the update, coz i am still having extracting the file ? Can you perhaps post it here for us ?

[jepoydejoya]

i can't download your files...can you email it to me? jepoydejoya@hotmail.com

[deedee]

Just downloaded and installe, i have to say it is impressively fast.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I will upload them tomorrow as I left my latest project version at work. It will include D-Pad direction rotation and fade in fade out transparency effects. It's weird, it doesn't feel like the htc cube....it's hard to explain...when using the slow htc cube original(kona's) and my SCLPF I have always been used to a slight micro pause here and there but with this its freakishly smooth....plus now with the fade in and fade out it doesn't feel like a program but rather an extension of the Windows Mobile operating system.

[jepoydejoya]

cool! tnx a lot! wish it works on my xda atom.

[wmvfan]

works perfect on my xda 3 (wm 2003se)
but ftouchflow will not run on my device.
is thear a version of ftouchflow that works on wm 2003 ???

[Maggy]

I'm hopelessly hooked to WM6, but Windows Mobile has just a small part of the mobile market.
Symbian still rules the tri-band waves and Linux shows fast growing popularity. I see that Edgelib is fully platform-independant, so I advice you to release cube clones for these OS's as well.
success
Maggy

[Slither2006]

Hi Maggy,

I agree Symbian is pretty amazing...I checked out their screen play. I'll see how far I get with WM programming first then consider symbian...it's like the difference between windows and linux to me...plus I don't have a symbian device to test with...I could use a symbian emulator but it's not fun to program with.

I'll see what happens in the future.

[stoto]

Hi Maggy,

I agree Symbian is pretty amazing...I checked out their screen play. I'll see how far I get with WM programming first then consider symbian...it's like the difference between windows and linux to me...plus I don't have a symbian device to test with...I could use a symbian emulator but it's not fun to program with.

I'll see what happens in the future.

Heya!

First thanks for the waiting animation! :)
Are you going to make a 4th side for this cube too? I realy like that app launcher what you have in the flash version.
Also email and sms application looks cool, will you implement these, or relese the sms and email application as an independent program? It would be fantastic even if you do an independent email, sms program with feature to select contact (so you can use the email,sms program to write to those guys and lads who not fit on the contact side of the cube). You already wrote it in flash, make it independent from the flash cube, so we can use it in your new cube too! Hell, i can wait some seconds till its load up, it looks freaking awsome. The only thing which have to be fast is the cube itself.

[kcguy]

v-02 pops right up on my Wizard, runs smooth as silk. I cant wait to see it integrated with the today screen and a config tool. I am waiting patiently for 03. Thanks Slither

[deedee]

I've read right through and can't seem to find what i am looking for, is there any way to get a change to the INI files to be automatically read without a soft reset? Not a biggie but on a Trinity there is a tendency for an alternate SIP to not get picked up. I use a T9 pad and sometimes it takes three soft resets for it to become the active one.

[stoto]

I've read right through and can't seem to find what i am looking for, is there any way to get a change to the INI files to be automatically read without a soft reset? Not a biggie but on a Trinity there is a tendency for an alternate SIP to not get picked up. I use a T9 pad and sometimes it takes three soft resets for it to become the active one.

Haha! You can change your sip in settings m8! Btw you have to set it after every soft reset because it forgets the setting.

[cruzzmz]

well 0.2 work great on my old magician :D ... just that ftouchflo cant seems to work in WM2003 :( ...
just 1 thing is there anyway to change the menu link??? <--- found the file already ... silly me ;)
It will be great if there is a 4th menu like the flash ver ...

This will bring life back to my old Magician ...

COOL :D

[TacoLoco]

thanks for the great support but I still don't get it work..

I created an own shortcut and now the cube won't open :confused: I'll try again and report when 0-03 is out..

[scarface38]

hello

do you think it's possible to have French Words in the apps ?

very good Work
didier

[Hdstreetglide]

hello

do you think it's possible to have French Words in the apps ?

very good Work
didier

If you read the install instructions it tells how to edit text.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

Multiple lanuguages is possible but takes a while to create the font bitmap. It was mentioned previously about a blue tinge to the fonts only when the button is pressed. Don't worry I'll sort this out and make it perfect. That change will come in SCLPC++ 0-04.

I'm at work now so I will polish up 0-03 a little and then upload in a few hours. I'm going to release a 3 sided version of this cube first and then will consider a fourth side.

Update soon! :)

[chrisnash]

Wow, I'm impressed. Thats really fast and smooth. Lovely work Slither!
Once I remembered to remove all my previous settings from fTouchflo it all ran beautifully!
And the control is just incredible - a small quick swipe across the screen and the cube rotates so naturally.
Count me in for a donation of 20quid (but not until payday im afraid) tehe

[chrisnash]

Just a quick question - does it interfere if I still have minimise.exe on the downswipe in fTouchflo?
I'm getting a few bugs when I minimise out of an app after launching from the cube? The cube gets confused and displays bits of two pages

[briggs81]

take your time slither, makes it better!

[graey]

when the cube start work fine but the backlite turn off why
I've got that as well, Himalaya with wm5, and besides the backlight turning off it works like a treat. Any ideas?

[sim2dread]

Hi Guys,

Multiple lanuguages is possible but takes a while to create the font bitmap. It was mentioned previously about a blue tinge to the fonts only when the button is pressed. Don't worry I'll sort this out and make it perfect. That change will come in SCLPC++ 0-04.

I'm at work now so I will polish up 0-03 a little and then upload in a few hours. I'm going to release a 3 sided version of this cube first and then will consider a fourth side.

Update soon! :)

Yeah!
4th side should be truly Customizable.... else a Penta-Cube....LOL!

[yuwan]

I have bug with this program
i using himalaya for testing, even the program (SCLPC++) started my backlight suddenly off. if i minimize that my backlight turned back on..
what going someone tell plz

[Slither2006]

Hi briggs & sim2Dread,

You guys will love this release.

Hi everyone,

Please read the change list below and please take note of the changes I will make for version 0-04. I am taking all your bug suggestions into account so we can make this as flawless as possible.

Oh btw SCLPC++ 0-03 is uploaded go and download it from the first post.

I KNOW YOU'LL ENJOY THIS VERSION!!! :D lololol


Added in SCLPC++ 0-03


Fade translucancy effect with the background being your today screen.
Directional Control (Left & Right Rotate, Down minimizes, Centre/Select button closes)
When you minimze it remembers and returns you to the last viewed menu!!!! As requested.


To be Added in next release

Call a number INSTANTLY NO DELAY!!!
Correct blue tinge in Font when buttons are pressed
Fix Backlight support for devices that go dim when the application starts
Add/Remove Contacts function
Save and update changes when contacts are added or removed.




I'm off to lunch but I have a strong feeling there will be some WOWs posted when i get back....lololol.

[neilson]

Hi briggs & sim2Dread,

You guys will love this release.

Hi everyone,

Please read the change list below and please take note of the changes I will make for version 0-04. I am taking all your bug suggestions into account so we can make this as flawless as possible.

Oh btw SCLPC++ 0-03 is uploaded go and download it from the first post.

I KNOW YOU'LL ENJOY THIS VERSION!!! :D lololol


Added in SCLPC++ 0-03


Fade translucancy effect with the background being your today screen.
Directional Control (Left & Right Rotate, Down minimizes, Centre/Select button closes)
When you minimze it remembers and returns you to the last viewed menu!!!! As requested.


To be Added in next release

Call a number INSTANTLY NO DELAY!!!
Correct blue tinge in Font when buttons are pressed
Fix Backlight support for devices that go dim when the application starts
Add/Remove Contacts function
Save and update changes when contacts are added or removed.




I'm off to lunch but I have a strong feeling there will be some WOWs posted when i get back....lololol.
Slither, this is blazing in terms of development compared to what you could do in developing SCLPF. Can't wait till it's all finished and I can install it to run on my phone along with PointUI. Both of these systems and S2U2 = No need for anything else, especially the Today screen.

[Slither2006]

Hi Neilson,

I can't either...lolol.

Hi Guys,

In case anyone request this I thought I'd let you know I noticed it....in version 0-03 I noticed i got the D-Pad Left and Right the wrong way, I'll correct it in version 0-04.

Also please tell me how the fade in and out effect works on your device including Model and what Windows OS you are using (ie. WM2003/WM05/WM06). Cheers.

[sim2dread]

Remove all previous intonations of SCLPC
remove all Gestures assignment in FTouchFlo
Disable FtouchFlo (obviously I will not be able to rise the Cube after minimization(s) or from a Cold start, but I have a Button.)

No Custom Configuration yet just the basic supplied SCLPC++ 0.02
I made a folder on my PC
dumped the content of the unzipped file into it
dragged it to the \Storage Card\Program Files of my PPC
made a ShortCut from SCLPC++ 0.02.exe
renamed it
dumped it in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
copy same ShortCut
dumped it in \Windows\Start Up
settings Button
assigned Button 3 to same ShortCut
Rest and Walhalla

Started up with the Cube (but any PPC Hard Button depressed dismissed the Cube)
Could recall the Cube with assigned Button.
Rotate/Minimize/Launch the previously Configured Stuff.

Obviously my method created some drag on memory after multiple launchings the Music Player loaded slower.
Overall looks good, leaves enough edge for us to fuss over, a nice tool to play with, might cause more of us not to throw our HTC PPC in the junk pile out of boredom.



Must say wow!
As above if you are considering Fresh Start:

I did not try any Custom Config

Since I was upgrading I merely removed the ShortCut from StartUp
copy unzipped files into:\Storage Card\Program Files\sclpc (the folder I created to hold the contents of the previous version)
in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
copy ShortCut: to SCLPC++
dumped it in \Windows\StartUp
Configure FTouchFlo to invoke SCLPC++ by Gestures
Reboot

D-Pad Left/Right Spins Cube
D-Pad Down End/Minimize Cube
D-Pad Up does nothing.

Hermes 100/Cingular 8525
Start Menu Program Button does nothing when you are on a Cube Face
Scroll Wheel End/Minimize Cube
When Cube is Minimize Start Menu Button and Scroll Wheel acts normal
Center Button in D-Pad End/Minimize Cube

Would like to see:
End Call Button End/Minimize Cube
Or Button Above/End Button End/Minimize Cube
Up/Down D-Pad and or Scroll Wheel Traverse the Cube Face and Center Button in D-Pad activate the Choice.

[dahlem]

Slither - Awesome work (per usual)! Love the fade in and out plus the speed is unbelievable! I still am having an problems getting problems to launch from the "ini" file tho. I have made a "My Links" folder and made my own links as well as writing the path directly to the application as well. Some seem to work where as others do not. Any ideas? :rolleyes:

[bisteka]

Slither,

i have an Eten X800 (VGA), until 0.2 graphic was ok. but now with 0.3 (wow :)) is not resizing...so i got 1/4 square in my screen. any advise?

Thanks.

[Slither2006]

Hi Bisteka,

I'm afraid to get the transparency fade in and out effect I had to define the size of the today screen as 240x320. I'm waiting for Pawel062 the cooker of the project athena to make me some VGA graphics. Once I recieve them i'll start making a VGA version to accomodate for you.

Hi s2d,

i'll see about configuring those buttons for you.

Hi dahelm,

I have a feeling that some of your links may contain parameters. Is this the case? If it is you will have to remove them as I'm not sure the ShellExecuteEx function can process these.

[dahlem]

Slither - Here is an example of how I have tried

ContactsFile3 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\My Links\\"
ContactsFile3 =""PocketCM.lnk"

ContactsFile3 ="\\Program Files\\PocketCM\\"
ContactsFile3 ="PocketCM.exe"

neither works. The ones that do seem to work are "native" WM app's like . . .

ContactsFile2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\My Links\\"
ContactsFile2 ="CallHistory"

ContactsFile1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\My Links\\"
ContactsFile1 ="cprog"

Thanks again for all your hard work!

[Slither2006]

Cheers Dahelm,

I replicated the issue and will try and fix that bug in the next release, SCLPC++ 0-04.

[Pawel062]

Hi Bisteka,

I'm afraid to get the transparency fade in and out effect I had to define the size of the today screen as 240x320. I'm waiting for Pawel062 the cooker of the project athena to make me some VGA graphics. Once I recieve them i'll start making a VGA version to accomodate for you.

Hi s2d,

i'll see about configuring those buttons for you.

Hi dahelm,

I have a feeling that some of your links may contain parameters. Is this the case? If it is you will have to remove them as I'm not sure the ShellExecuteEx function can process these.

*whistles* hehe sorry. ill see what i can do right now before bed. i am a bit busy. i was going to do them tommorow but i had a issue with my wm6 and had to reflash. too me a few hrs to get it all bac to normal. ugg i hate being late..

[galenmd]

Slither,

Beautiful work. Very speedy and elegant. I really like having use of the D-pad now. Looking forward to 0-04 when I can really put this sucker to use.

Questions:
Will the contacts be one-touch dialing, or will it be like SCLPF (additional screens to choose call, SMS, etc., followed by the selection of which number)? Would it be in the realm of possibilities to choose between the two for each contact (some are one touch, some give options)?

I know you have a lot to do right now, but I want to stress the importance of a 4th cube face. This allows me to use your cube as a true launcher.

With SCLPF, I only need my Today screen to check how many email messages, or see the time. Would it ever be possible to have a dynamic face that would show the time or email/message count? I'm guessing "no."

With SCLPF, I had the problem of not seeing notification pop-ups while the cube was operating. Can you arrange for bringing notifications to the front (obviously, for a later release)?

[briggs81]

Directional key cube navigation - genius.

[cruzzmz]

cool 0.03 is out ... will test it soon since i dont hv my magician wm2003 wz me now. Would be great if u could put D-Pad up to open up the cube ... since i think ftouchflo wont work with WM2003 :(

[briggs81]

This is ridiculous. i think you've done some sort of witch craft because this is far to smooth and fast to be developed so quickly.

I can't get over how fast it is, and i can't get over how i like directionl key cub navigation. I guess it's because i'm all about having as many ways as possible to navigate my device, so this is another one. Wow, amazing.

Here's an unrealistic suggestion for you, make the home screen a side of the cube :P haha.

Because this is so fast, and assuming it stays relatively fast, this might be my main form of navigation because there is barely any delay with cube face changing.

gold!

[bisteka]

Slither is really making a amazing job.
but i wish to see the donate status reach goal and make this great cube comes true.

Lets donate guys !!! :p

[galenmd]

In case anyone request this I thought I'd let you know I noticed it....in version 0-03 I noticed i got the D-Pad Left and Right the wrong way, I'll correct it in version 0-04.

Also please tell me how the fade in and out effect works on your device including Model and what Windows OS you are using (ie. WM2003/WM05/WM06). Cheers.

The D-Pad controls are working correctly for me: Push Left brings up the Left screen (cube spins Right); Push Right brings up the Right screen (cube spins Left). That seems logical.

I almost wish the fade out was just the tiniest bit slower (so I can appreciate it more). It fades out so fast, I can't see it (using a Tilt WM06 with original Rom).

[Slither2006]

Hi Pawel062,

Take you time mate.

Hi GalenMD,

I'll try and slow the open and close animations slightly. The upcoming today screen will be accessed in a unique way (Touch Intuitively). I prefer the left right swaped so they rotate the cube in the direction you pressed not the screen side that should show.

Hi Briggs,

This is the reason I chose Edgelib as it helped me get the groundwork laid real quick for the cube....now I'm just adding minor features until it's finished. I might reuse parts of the SCLPF C# code as accessing Contact information is much easier in .Net......I'm still tossing up which way i go. I would prefer to keep it all in C++ so I'll have another crack at it. The dilemma is that there is no ChooseContactDialog in C++ POOM, I'd have to create it from scratch. I'll try and combine the C++ and C# without causing too much fuss.


Update :

Fixed Backlight turning off
I've slowed down the open and close animations to 20fps and set the rotation animations to 30fps like before.

[piphunter11]

slither!!!
ur bloody brilliant man!!
tqs for the cube!!

[sim2dread]

Hi s2d,

i'll see about configuring those buttons for you.

LOL....Don't mind me I am just trying to add more to your sleepless nights!

[appelton]

Slither2006:

I've got just one question that bothers me the most. In SCLPF when you click on a contact - what you have next is that animated menu with options to CALL or to SEND SMS or EMAIL, and then there is that nice SMS MENU which I love.

What would it be like in SCLPC when you click on a contact ? You just straight dial the number and go to the standard dial pad ?

Anyway great work !

[jepoydejoya]

I can't make this work...the cube is working but when I make modifications with the ini file to map the applications the system always crashes. I'm using XDA Atom with wm5. it is really fast. great work! please help me with this one. My applications are in the Storage card. SCLPC is in the \Device\Application Data directory.

MusicDir1 = "\\Windows\\"
MusicFile1 = "wmplayer.exe" <--this works.

MusicDir2 ="\\Memory Card\\"
MusicFile2 ="ImageViewer.exe" <--doesn't work

MusicDir3 ="\\Memory Card\\Program Files\\TCPMP\\"
MusicFile3 ="player.exe" <--doesn't work.

ContactsFile1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
ContactsFile1 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

ContactsFile2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
ContactsFile2 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

ContactsFile3 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
ContactsFile3 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

ContactsFile4 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
ContactsFile4 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

MainFile1 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
MainFile1 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

MainFile2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
MainFile2 ="Messaging.lnk" <--doesn't work

MainFile3 ="\\Windows\\"
MainFile3 ="IExplore.exe"

MainFile4 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MainFile4 ="Tasks.lnk"

MainFile5 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MainFile5 ="Activesync.lnk"

MainFile6 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
MainFile6 ="Calendar.lnk"

[guimau31]

It works very smoothly but i have the same problem than above, with the programlist.ini.

[polo5569]

hi i'm new to all of this. i tried to change my a2dp settings on my mogul but have been told it doesnt sound good. i wanted to see if anyone knew default settings for my a2dp profile on my mogul. in case it matters i am run the 2.17 rom. thanks in advance

[Slither2006]

Hi appleton,

At this stage to keep it simple and finish it soon I've decided to stay true to the original. I keep the contact face a one-touch call button. I'll see if it's possible to add the Email/SMS/Call in the future.

One thing I have discovered with POOM is that there is a difference in POOM for WM2003 and WM05 & WM06. There are no contact pictures associated with a contact in WM2003. In WM05 & WM06 this isn't a problem. I'll see if I can find a work around for this.

[appelton]

Hey Slither.

Sure ,I understand. This just my future request to include that Email/SMS/Call function which I simply love in SCLPF.

[yodafone]

Hi Slither, could you or anyone mirror SCLPC somewhere else (e.g. Megaupload?) I've been trying a whole day to get it off of Rapidshare...

[gary800]

Hey Slither,
My device is an I-Mate JAQ. The specs call out 320 x 240, but it does not fill the screen. Top to bottom is too large, and I have a gap on the right hand side. The screen is in landscape. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my ?'s. Great Work. Thanks

[shreek]

download links do not work slither....:(

[Bobo Xni]

Hi,

here you are..... DOWNLOAD (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0KM5XX0V)

BYE, Bobo ;)

[stoto]

Cheers Dahelm,

I replicated the issue and will try and fix that bug in the next release, SCLPC++ 0-04.

Dont know if its the same problem or not, but i am unable to to launch .lnk files.
I can launch .exe files with it, but when i try to launch a .lnk file it says :"Error opening the shortcut or locating the target filename." I am sure i made the correct ini file. i tried to use the default ini file which contains:

MainFile2 ="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\"
MainFile2 ="Messaging.lnk"

And yes i have a Messaging.lnk shortcut in start menu folder without parameters.

[wh1t3w0lf]

Hi,

here you are..... DOWNLOAD (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0KM5XX0V)

BYE, Bobo ;)

Anywhere elses= you might be able to upload it to ? have problems with both sites to download. thanks.

[Ather]

Yeah i want it too badly..i cant just sit and read peoples reviewz

[^^rac]

Hi!

Can someone send me this wikus@kvisual.co.za

In South Africa we have problems downloadin from share! I want to test it!!

Thanks guys!!!

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I've read your posts and am trying to address the issues for you. Just as an update....I've successfully read in 9 contact Id's from a ContactList.ini file I made and can call the mobile phone numbers to whom the Contact ID belongs to.

ie. in the ContactList.ini it might have :

ContactID1 = "-2147483581"

The program reads it in and says hey that's "Tom". Then it goes, "Find Tom's Number and call it"....this is the best approach as it allows you to update Tom's number without having to reconfigure your cube at all. Best thing is, is that it's all done in C++!!! No other language so far!!! :) Speed is still the same.

I'll try and accomodate for the portrait / landscape bug some users have mentioned. Instead of setting it locked to portrait I'll try and detect the orientation and figure it out after that.

Update soon!

P.S I sent you a copy ^^RAC.

[Salvatore2008]

Hi Slither2006,

First thank you for your work ;)

When i try to change "\\Windows\\Menu Démarrer\\" instead of "\\Windows\\Start Menu\\" in ProgramsList.ini file, it doesn't work (french environment).

I think accentuated characters are not recognized.

Is it easy for you to correct this ?

Thanks.

[sharoopesh]

Hey anybody can help me geting this working on my O2 Atom Life running WM6.

I tried changing the ProgramList file in a notepad editor but when i save it on the O2,it showS THE FILE AS A NOTEPAD FILE instead of the config file.How do i restore it back to normalcy i.e after editing the file,how do i restore it back to a config file.....please help...i have understod the way u do it but oly if someone could help me resolve this ,i would be very greatful.

Regards,
Roopesh

[at10ti0n]

@Slither:
what ide are you using? visual studio 2005 or evc++4 or something else?

[sharoopesh]

was that for me.??..i am a lay man but can pick up preety fast if you can explain the same to me...

[abdelamine]

Backlight turning off does not Fixed
check it again

[kcguy]

Slither,
Just loaded version 03 and I can't believe how flawlessly it runs. Your flash version used to hang at one screen occasionally, but no matter how many times I rotate the c++ cube, it's flawless. Haven't had time to configure the program or text ini's yet, but very impressive so far. Have you figured out how to include the today screen as a side of the cube yet, or is that even possible? Look forward to the next release.

Steve

[motisu]

I can't make this work...the cube is working but when I make modifications with the ini file to map the applications the system always crashes.



I'm also seeing this problem. Some of the buttons work and some don't. All of the paths are correct (even as to capital letters in the names) and "" and \\. It doesn't seem to make any difference if I use a .LNK file from \Windows\Start Up\Programs or a direct pointer to the .EXE file. Some work, others don't. I can't find any consistency in this at all.

[sharoopesh]

Dear Slither,

I need your help in letting me know the mistake that i am doing in eidting the file ProgramList.ini.Since mine is a O2 Atom life the shortcuts and the exes need to be directed corectly as per the device.I have done the same but still do not find it working.It keeps on giving the same message"Error opening the shortcut or locating target filename"

I am attaching the copy of my file.Please run through it and met me know if there are any gross mistakes i am doing.

[briggs81]

The repeat questions are starting already and it's only 14-15 pages long.. !!!!!!!

[motisu]

The repeat questions are starting already and it's only 14-15 pages long.. !!!!!!!

I don't think these are properly "repeat questions" These are reports of phenomina occuring on different installations. Obviously, the program is working flawlessly on some devices and not on others. Mabe if Sliver receives enough reports from different types of devices, he will be able to see a common pattern in the ones that aren't working.

[kcguy]

Slither,
Just did some editing of the ini's. Text is no problem, but could only re-configure programs to use .exe's instead of .ink, which I think you already know.

[briggs81]

I don't think these are properly "repeat questions" These are reports of phenomina occuring on different installations. Obviously, the program is working flawlessly on some devices and not on others. Mabe if Sliver receives enough reports from different types of devices, he will be able to see a common pattern in the ones that aren't working.

Thanks for the reply.

I do understand the importance of beta releasing of applications for public testing to uncover bugs or reveal patterns of problems. I am a developer of web applications so I am aware of this.

I also know that the contact cube side question has been asked a few times already, and it was answered the first time. Hence my post.

Thanks.

[curious george]

Slither,

I am sure at this point you are trying to just get the cube functional in c, but I would like to recommend 3 ideas for future development.

1.) Do you think it possible to have the audio manager interface now engage with the music tab/button to become a "mini player" within the the cube as in the original cube?

2.) A user defined "time out". Basically the ability to set an amount of time that will automatically close the cube out from running processes. May not be for everyone. And if the new version doesn't consume consistant memory when it is not minimized and running in the the background then never mind.

3.) A blue cube for PointUI users.

Awesome Development and Support!!!!

Thanks,

Curious George

[motisu]

Thanks for the reply.

I do understand the importance of beta releasing of applications for public testing to uncover bugs or reveal patterns of problems. I am a developer of web applications so I am aware of this.

I also know that the contact cube side question has been asked a few times already, and it was answered the first time. Hence my post.

Thanks.

Most of the repeat posts are not about the nonfunctional contacts page (which we all know that Slither is working on) but rather on the .ini file problem of getting error messages or programs not being launched. This is the biggest problem at the moment and I hope that a solution is found soon. It seems to me that the .ini file is not being parsed correctly and therefore the exe is trying to open nonexistent files.

[dzelaya18]

Yeah, I've got the same issue. Internet Explorer is the only one that works...all of the others only give me an error message. 8525 WM6

[wmvfan]

I agree with curious george.
An audio manager plugin would be awesome.

maybe you can make the cube close animation a bit slover, because it´s so fast that you can´t see how nice it looks :D

[appelton]

This isn't funny Slither :D The animation is so fast that you can't notice the beauty of it :D:D

[dzelaya18]

I kind of like it fast like that...makes things feel really snappy. Maybe a configurator that would allow us to select our preferred speed? That would be cool.

[appelton]

Anyway ..definitly editor is needed. This is amazing app that needs it's own power config tool. As soon as add/remove contacts is added I am switching from SCLPF.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I've read your posts and will try to act on them. Just remember I'll only try to make the cube as close to the original in terms of features. The music player plugin should be possible also as there are some good examples in the windows mobile SDK of this functionality.

I'll have another crack at the ShellExecuteEx function. I never had this issue in flash or c# :(

There is another option of using the CreateProcess function but it wasn't very good when I used it last.

[chrisnash]

Incredible performance and I love the fade-in/fade-out effect.
Got some strange effects when I tried out minimise.exe as the down swipe in FTouchFlo though - it brought up the cube again and when I tried to minimise the cube it always left me with activesync open and then the programs folder - neither of which were open originally.

[Slither2006]

Hi chrisnash....you need to exclude SCLPC++.exe in your FTouchFloConfig.txt as you shouldn't be perform a minimize.exe while the cube is open....I have already coded a minimise in the cube when you downswipe.... unfortunately I can't get the current today screen when you minimze only the initial when the cube opens...but its a minor thing.

[kamp]

I'm not sure if it's due to my system, but in the ProgramList.ini,
anything that's set to reference lnk causes an error.

For example, setting

MusicDir2 = "\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\"
MusicFile2 ="Pictures & Videos.lnk"

causes an error

But if I set MusicFile2 to refer actual exe file such as
MusicDir2 ="\\Windows\\"
MusicFile2 ="pimg.exe"
it works fine.

When I browse through the directory and click on Pictures & Videos.lnk, I have no trouble launching the application.

Also, it would be nice if there's an option to return to cube interface.
Right now, when I launch a program through cube interface and close it, it doesn't get back to cube.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys!

Great news!!! I've completely FIXED the Launching problem!!! :) It works with absolutely EVERY LINK FILE!!!!! Provided the link actually works in the first place that is.

I have been able to launch link files that refer to registry information, Exe locations and also links that contain parameters....It's executing programs as sucessfully as SCLPF does!!!

I've also simplified the ProgramList.ini as well so it's easier to configure for new users of SCLPC++.

I'll cross that off the list and move onto the next feature.

[kamp]

Wow, that was quick.
However, I still get the same error.

[mykepimentel]

Sorry for askin, newbie here, will it work on Hermes?

[yodafone]

Anywhere elses= you might be able to upload it to ? have problems with both sites to download. thanks.

Thanks to Bobo, I can help out :D

http://www.mediafire.com/?5mwwimgzj1g

[yodafone]

My goodness... SCLPC++ is amazingly fast on my TyTN II compared to Kona's cube!

However, the original font does look a bit "cheap MP4 player". Would using a font file over a PNG be possible for 0-04? Less impact on system resources and make it easier to implement custom languages?

Anyway, thanks to Slither! :D

[tweakmy]

Features

SCLPF has 2 additional menus and it's own Confuration Application plus many more!
SCLPC++ will try to stay true to the HTC Cube's original features.
HTC Cube has it's own Configuration Settings and an Audio Manager Plugin





sorry mate for asking more. I know coding is difficult. I m also doing coding for webpage...it s a lot of work sometimes when it has to come to add more feature.

But i would like to ask whether in future that SCLPC++ will have the additional feature like the SCLPC. Because this is what is also winning over the other cube despite speed.

[sharoopesh]

Slither,

Just to update you thought you would be knowing now that lnk files are still not working but customising it as you said is smooth and i am runnning it on my Atom Life smooth as butter!! Thanks.

However i have a small issue and need your help ...once you click on a button and acess an application how do you restore the cube...rght now i need to click on the exe every time i come out of the cube...i know there is a way to do it but i am unable to find it...could you please help me do that....ur help would be really valued....anyone else who knows it can also help so that i dont bother slither...

thanks and keep coding

[JAMILU007]

Hello Slither , congratulations on your new job.

I have a question for you.
If you can change icons throughout the application. These new icons that we will look at the animation of the drawing or on the contrary always see the primitive animation.:confused:

[deedee]

Slither,

Just to update you thought you would be knowing now that lnk files are still not working but customising it as you said is smooth and i am runnning it on my Atom Life smooth as butter!! Thanks.

However i have a small issue and need your help ...once you click on a button and acess an application how do you restore the cube...rght now i need to click on the exe every time i come out of the cube...i know there is a way to do it but i am unable to find it...could you please help me do that....ur help would be really valued....anyone else who knows it can also help so that i dont bother slither...

thanks and keep coding

Just slide your finger upwards, assuming you are using the FTouchFlo. Other than that i'd suggest assigning one of the hardware buttons to SCLPC++

[SolusCado]

When will we see VGA support again?

[wh1t3w0lf]

Thanks to Bobo, I can help out :D

http://www.mediafire.com/?5mwwimgzj1g

Thank you ! Awesome app !!!

[mlh1553]

Thanks slither for all of your fantastic work. Donation coming!!

Does anyone have a working----->>>
TextList &
ProgramList &
FtouchFloConfig Files

Need to get this thing going. Thank you.

[biligee]

Still having "Launching problem"

[mlh1553]

[QUOTE=Slither2006;1803306]Latest Update : FIXED THE PROGRAM LAUNCHING 100% FINE NOW!!!


Do you have a working----->>>
TextList &
ProgramList &
FtouchFloConfig Files

Need to get my config files right. Thanks.

[TacoLoco]

I think the launching problems are fixed but not in the 0-03! So we have to wait until 0-04..

@Slither

can you please add vga support in the next version? will appreciate your great work as soon as I can..

[jarotbudiono]

just want to participate.. to round up the amount :D

[scarface38]

hello
what happen when the phone ring ? is there a contact Picture come at screen ?

is the contactList accept Groups (Family, Works.....) and after touche, just these contacts appears ?

thanks
didier

[parlato_edoardo]

it's the fastest cube i ever run on my wizard! keep working on it! can't wait it's fully functional like original cube. (or maybe more?)
Anyway, great job. I'll be donating when it's finished!

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I've successfully made a prototype version of 0-04. It will be released very soon.

Features :

in version 0-03 I noticed i got the D-Pad Left and Right the wrong way, I'll correct it in this version. (DONE)
Call a number INSTANTLY NO DELAY!!! (DONE)
Fix Backlight support for devices that go dim when the application starts (DONE)
ShellExecuteEx needs fixing (DONE && RUNNING PERFECT TOO!)
Slow down startup and close animations for viewing pleasure (DONE)
Add Contacts function (DONE BUT FOR WM05 & WM06 ONLY)
I've also made sure the Cube doesn't minimze BEFORE a button launches a program...However it will minimize AFTER the program is launched and open....be aware please. (DONE)
Load Contact Outlook ID's from ContactsList.ini
Load Contact Picture from ContactsList.ini
Save Contact Picture from Outlook Contact profile's picture
Fade in and out effect for when the contact face is pressed.
Can update phone number with no ill effect to cube for WM05 & WM06 only



In Progress Today:

Correct blue tinge in Font when buttons are pressed
Add/Remove Contacts function for WM2003
Remove Contacts function for WM05 & WM06
Investigate Portrait / Lanscape issue.

[chrisnash]

Hi chrisnash....you need to exclude SCLPC++.exe in your FTouchFloConfig.txt as you shouldn't be perform a minimize.exe while the cube is open....I have already coded a minimise in the cube when you downswipe.... unfortunately I can't get the current today screen when you minimze only the initial when the cube opens...but its a minor thing.

So I add it to the exclude list at the bottom of the config text but still need it as the 'DownUpApp:' in the config text right?

Thanks in advance

[jepoydejoya]

Hi Slither,

This app really rocks! I'm excited to try every update you make...However, I still can't figure out how to make the ProgramList.ini to work. Only those applications/executables are running under the Windows directory. I'm trying to run those apps from my Memory Card but can't seem to make it work. *.lnk files doesn't work either for the ProgramList.ini. Do I need to modify anything from the registry?

[Slither2006]

Don't worry the programslist.ini is easier to set in the 0-04 version.

[briggs81]

^- excited

[luijiam]

Can it work in a PDA with wvga (480x800) resolution?

[jepoydejoya]

Don't worry the programslist.ini is easier to set in the 0-04 version.

yahoo!:D I can't wait for version 04!

[dahlem]

Slither - Your work is awesome! I've tried the oher cubes but none even compare! Just curious as to what part of Australia do you live in? I'm in Texas . . . :cool:

[Ather]

hey slither..why cant i run this on my hime..the moment i start the cube..the backlight goes off and the moment i exit it comes back

please help

[stoto]

hey slither..why cant i run this on my hime..the moment i start the cube..the backlight goes off and the moment i exit it comes back

please help

Read back!

[thundaar2000]

hey slither..why cant i run this on my hime..the moment i start the cube..the backlight goes off and the moment i exit it comes back

please help

About 8 posts back Slither stated he fixed that problem. When 04 comes out you should try it then....

[jarotbudiono]

waiting for the 4th edition

[Ather]

About 8 posts back Slither stated he fixed that problem. When 04 comes out you should try it then....
Thnx..i will wait for it then

[furiardy]

I can not launch resco explorer in cube?how to edit in program list ?

[stoto]

I can not launch resco explorer in cube?how to edit in program list ?

Same here, i think the shellexeute has problems with capital letters too. Slither has already fixed it, it will work in 0.4 version.

[mugglesquop]

could someone upload the .cab to the forums for download please :)

cheers

[cruzzmz]

could someone upload the .cab to the forums for download please :)

cheers

here u go .... hv fun

[Ather]

Here u go : (see attached below)

Hope Slither Doesent Mind

[Ather]

Woops..i was uploading too

[mugglesquop]

excellent cheers guys :D

[atom83]

wooow :eek:

great..

thanks to Slither and all other developers

will there be support for HighRes Devices?? 640 X 480 ????????


thx

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

I've finished beta 0-04 for WM05 & WM06. But because of limited POOM support I have to keep it absolutely simple for the WM2003 version. Today I'll be restructuring WM05 & WM06 could to make a simplified contacts version for WM2003.

I'll be keeping it simple for WM2003. Contacts will have to be added by editing the config file ContactsList.ini. The number and picture path will need to be provided for it to work. I do however believe the Remove Contact feaure will be possible as all it I need to do is code it to remove the contact from the ContactsList.ini file. I'll release both versions together so it will be released possible this afternoon.

I'm sure when a config app is created that is WM2003 compatible it will be possible to configure a contact for the WM2003 verson without having to edit the ContactsList.ini file.

VGA will come a week or two later.

Update soon.

[tsadek]

Great work so far...I know its a big ask but any chance of a youtube video for those sad people like me who are far to married to their sclpf cube and don't want to fiddle??

thanks!

[Slither2006]

Yeah I'll upload a video for you this evening hopefully.

[dahlem]

So what time is there in Australia?

[stoto]

Hi Guys,

I've finished beta 0-04 for WM05 & WM06. But because of limited POOM support I have to keep it absolutely simple for the WM2003 version. Today I'll be restructuring WM05 & WM06 could to make a simplified contacts version for WM2003.

I'll be keeping it simple for WM2003. Contacts will have to be added by editing the config file ContactsList.ini. The number and picture path will need to be provided for it to work. I do however believe the Remove Contact feaure will be possible as all it I need to do is code it to remove the contact from the ContactsList.ini file. I'll release both versions together so it will be released possible this afternoon.

I'm sure when a config app is created that is WM2003 compatible it will be possible to configure a contact for the WM2003 verson without having to edit the ContactsList.ini file.

VGA will come a week or two later.

Update soon.

Will you publish this beta for wm6, or you gonna do more work? We would be happy if you can publish the beta too! :)

[osomanos]

Slither2006,

I have not installed the software yet but from what I have read I like its potential. Thanks for the good work.

I just sent a small donation(ID#1YW48355F2892452P)

[atom83]

VGA will come a week or two later.

Update soon.

is the flash version with vga support?

sorry for asking, lazy for trying

thx

[SolusCado]

The flash version works full screen on VGA devices, but the graphics are decidedly NOT VGA... They look kinda blurry as a result.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

It's 11:30 am in the morning here. I've been ironing out some minor bugs still in the WM05 & WM06 version. Once the WM2003 version is done ill upload it. I've found some more light on the WMP plugin area also. I need to download the WMP 11 SDK though and it apparently comes bundled with the Vista SDK which is 1GB....I'll have to wait til I get home before I can start downloading it.

I found that to control the WMP you have to create a UI plugin project in VS and then include that in the C++ project you make...in this case that would be SCLPC++. I believe I'd use the IWMP Object Model to get info and control the UI Plugin and the plugin would in turn relay this onto the WMP. If this is the case then it is Highly likely you'll see the audio plugin for my cube.

[MTM]

Hi there, and thanks for all great work everyone (and especially Slither of course) puts into this.

I have a problem with this cube on my LG KS20. I have tried both 0-02 and 0-03 and they both do the same. I just get a black screen with the EDGELIB evaluation message showing in the bottom for the first couple of seconds. Nothing happens if I press or swipe on the screen (except for those other commands it does because of FTouchFlo).

Am I overlooking something completely here?

Thanks in advance :)

[briggs81]

make sure you exclude the sclpc++ exe app in your ftouchflo exclusion list in the config, don't know if that will fix it though.

[manaaa]

Hi Guys,

It's 11:30 am in the morning here. I've been ironing out some minor bugs still in the WM05 & WM06 version. Once the WM2003 version is done ill upload it. I've found some more light on the WMP plugin area also. I need to download the WMP 11 SDK though and it apparently comes bundled with the Vista SDK which is 1GB....I'll have to wait til I get home before I can start downloading it.

I found that to control the WMP you have to create a UI plugin project in VS and then include that in the C++ project you make...in this case that would be SCLPC++. I believe I'd use the IWMP Object Model to get info and control the UI Plugin and the plugin would in turn relay this onto the WMP. If this is the case then it is Highly likely you'll see the audio plugin for my cube.

just an idea, how about work on an interface with PocketMelody developed by thundershadow. coorparation needed then between you both then :) .. would be cool if theres an option between WMP or PocketMelody by ourself. just an idea. now stone me to death ^^

[Slither2006]

Thats a brilliant idea. I'd have to check if thundershadow14 would be interested though. If he could just make it possible to communicate with 3rd party apps like my cube then I could implement a similar plugin as the original cube....if not I'll keep going with the WMP plugin.

Hi MTM,

Check you've got all files in the one location. It sounds like the program is having issues finding the png images to load. If you downswipe does the cube minimze? If so then it is definitely a png problem.

[briggs81]

:O Audio Manager will still work with cube right?

[Slither2006]

hi Briggs,

Unfortunately I can't find a way to hook into the Audio Manager. If anyone else can please let me know and I'll use that instead of WMP. I've finished 0-04 for both WM2003 and WM05 /WM06.

Shouldn't be much longer maybe 20 mins.

[Edit:]
Hi Guys,

I've just uploaded a fully functional version of the cube...version SCLPC++ 0-04. If you enjoy it please donate :)

[galenmd]

How do I add contacts? When I choose a contact, it just flashes a little and does nothing.

Edit: It started working. I can now add Contacts. However, I am getting a dialing error:
"Cannot complete the call. The signal may be unavailable or the phone number may not be valid. Verify the number or try again later."

It's doing this with all numbers I have added.

[neilson]

One more donation heading your way Slither.

You did a great job on the flash version and I'm sure your new version will be even better.
Slither, 1st off congrats on all your work and you make sure to get some rest in.

2nd, once you've rested well enough, when will SCLPC++ be all CAB'd up?

[NexVision]

Just found a problem with 04. On the Verizon xv6800 when adding pictures via the cube it crashes during load of picture but remains in memory. If you swipe it up again then it opens another instance. Maybe add a flag to look another instance before launching.

[Slither2006]

How do I add contacts? When I choose a contact, it just flashes a little and does nothing.

Edit: It started working. I can now add Contacts. However, I am getting a dialing error:
"Cannot complete the call. The signal may be unavailable or the phone number may not be valid. Verify the number or try again later."

It's doing this with all numbers I have added.


If you are using the WM2003 then there is no Add Contact feature. You need to add it manually but editting the ContactsList.ini file and typing the telephone number in there. (This method ONLY applies to WM2003 guys).

If you are using the WM05/06 version then you need to make sure the contacts number is stored under MobileTelephone number....I know it should allow it to be changed but this is just a beta example of what can be done with SCLPC++.

[Slither2006]

Hi Guys,

Please post Detailed Error reports. I shouldn't expect error messages from the WM2003 version. But the WM05/WM06 has more functions dealing with POOM so errors are more than likely to occur when tested on different devices.

Hi NexVision,

It may be a hardcoded path causing the issue. Make sure you have copied SCLPC++ in the /Application Data/ directory.

[NexVision]

Do you have a tool to grab a log as I can recreate this.

[Moe5508]

I've made a cab for this latest version. It installs to the default \Application Data\SCLPC++ folder and creates a shortcut in the Programs\Accessories\ folder. The installation paths are not hard-coded so you can install to your SD card as well.
All credits to Slither for creating this awesome cube! If you appreciate his work, please donate to support his dev work.

[appelton]

Hmmm ..weird ..I am trying to add contact.. I click on the icons ..nothing happens...three buttons at the bottom works ...but no other contact icons :/

[Moe5508]

2nd, once you've rested well enough, when will SCLPC++ be all CAB'd up?
Please see my post #234 above...

[Moe5508]

Hmmm ..weird ..I am trying to add contact.. I click on the icons ..nothing happens...three buttons at the bottom works ...but no other contact icons :/
Uuuh, yeah, same problem here. I can't add any contacts. Absolutely no response from the icons, they don't even depress to show that they're "live" icons...

[appelton]

Exactly. I've got Asus p535 - WM6

[AllTheWay]

Uuuh, yeah, same problem here. I can't add any contacts. Absolutely no response from the icons, they don't even depress to show that they're "live" icons...

huh...very strange...I am able to add contacts without a problem and all of the icons I click on work perfectly. Everything is working great except that I am unable to minimize the cube by swiping my finger top > down. Nothing happens. Very peculiar indeed. Worked great in 0-3. It might also be due to the fact that I am using Dutty's DualTouch V4 ROM that has a built in Cube. Not sure though. Other than that no other issues to report. I am using Schaps Configuration tool to make sure that it is using the correct cube. opening SCLPC++.exe in the application data folder.

[mugglesquop]

Hey. Could someone post with details on what other software is needed to get the cube working? if any at all?

Cheers

[Bobo Xni]

Hi,

have you read the first post ?

BYE, Bobo ;)

[jarotbudiono]

I just managed uno version working on KinOkin 1.30b, now your 4th version is out. Let me enjoy uno for another 10 minutes, ok?

[janmike]

Hi slither!
i'm using himalaya wm6 and still the backlight is turning off on this version (04) :( got it working on my magician and it's so sweet! i really like to see this run on my hima (with the backlight lit that is :))
thanks!

[Moe5508]

huh...very strange...I am able to add contacts without a problem and all of the icons I click on work perfectly. Everything is working great except that I am unable to minimize the cube by swiping my finger top > down. Nothing happens. Very peculiar indeed.
Everything else works great for me. The cube minimises with a top-down swipe, rotates very very fast. I haven't configured the Music and Photos icons yet but the Media goes directly to HTC Audio Manager with no problem at all. Have tried everything with FTouchFlo and config settings but still no luck. Strange indeed...My initial impressions are that this cube is really really quick though! I look forward to the final release.

[mugglesquop]

Hi,

have you read the first post ?

BYE, Bobo ;)

Not on the first post ;) but checked the ReadMe, and says i need FTouchFlo, so now have that....

I always wondered why it was called "ReadMe" :rolleyes:

[Bobo Xni]

Hi,

It's work good on my Trinity (004 version)...

But at the moment i prefer the flash version...

BYE, Bobo ;)

[vlad48]

Great work and thank you! Waiting for VGA support in few weeks. Thank you in advance again and of course, I'm going to donate right now.

[mugglesquop]

can now confirm that its works well on my T-Mobile MDA Compact III (HTC Artemis)

Great work! :)

[Ather]

Hi slither!
i'm using himalaya wm6 and still the backlight is turning off on this version (04) :( got it working on my magician and it's so sweet! i really like to see this run on my hima (with the backlight lit that is :))
thanks!
Same Problem With me...it isnt fixed in v 4 also

[slowatsch]

Well have also the problem with Adding Contacs... I'm using Wm6 on Kaiser. When I het a contant button, it flashes 2 times and nothing more happes, has this to do with the contact app i'm using? Because I use PocketCM for the contacts...

Edit: Solved the problem... the Add Contat only Works if it is placed under \Application Data.