[Layout] "Hubs" With Video Tutorial

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Leshy1991

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Amir 75 said:
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Here is my first attempt
1 problem(I guess it has been answered before but i couldn't find anything)
How to remove the space between red and grey bars?
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if u are using adw launcher
uI settings >>> screen prefrences >>> advanced >>> auto draw
and post some more screen shots and also share the wallpaper
 
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The "Apps" button is the actual drawer.

The home screen has a hide/show button at the lower left to hide the dock bar
 
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atdanielson

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Checked out your my first hubs layout video on YouTube and thought it looked great. Do you have a link to the video games wallpaper and what email widget were you using? Thanks!
 
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atdanielson said:
Checked out your my first hubs layout video on YouTube and thought it looked great. Do you have a link to the video games wallpaper and what email widget were you using? Thanks!
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Oh man, cant find the wallpaper, changed it a few times already and i deleted that one :( But you can find many waaay better ones here: http://wallbase.cc
And the widget is just the regular Email widget the TF101 is shipped with. The calendar widget beside it is "Android pro widgets". Cheers!
 
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ibjelot

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Mail widget!

I was wondering what kind of widget the unread mail widget is on the screenshot with the bank. (In the OP the 8th screenshot)

I have been looking for something like that for a long time.
Can anyone help me with this?

EDIT: ---I just read that the mail wigdet is standard in TF101. Is it possible to extract that widget?
 
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ugotd8

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Minimalistic text and ADW Launcher EX are making me feel stupid.

I cannot, whatever I do, make a black bar that spans the entire width of the screen on my TF.

I've set ADW to use the max rows & columns (10 and 10). Tried resizing a 1x1 hor and a 6x1 hor widget to no avail. Anyone know the trick ?
 
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ugotd8 said:
Minimalistic text and ADW Launcher EX are making me feel stupid.

I cannot, whatever I do, make a black bar that spans the entire width of the screen on my TF.
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I'm in the same situation. No matter what setting I change it simply will not do it. Unless someone says otherwise it might be a good idea to email the developer and asked what changed.
 
pkdayga

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Asked in the ADW thread but probably belongs here...with the update they pushed out, have you guys been able to get your HUBS to display correctly? I reverted back to an older version because I couldn't get my MT widgets to stretch out to the edge of the screens anymore.

One other unrelated question for you more experienced folks...when you update your ROMS when a new release comes out, is there a way to keep the MT widgets from getting messed up? I am using Revolution HD and everytime I have upgraded it I wind up having to completely redo my HUBS layout. Getting better at it but it is very frustrating to redo all the work.
 
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ugotd8 said:
Minimalistic text and ADW Launcher EX are making me feel stupid.

I cannot, whatever I do, make a black bar that spans the entire width of the screen on my TF.

I've set ADW to use the max rows & columns (10 and 10). Tried resizing a 1x1 hor and a 6x1 hor widget to no avail. Anyone know the trick ?
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Have you long pressed the widget until you get the option to EDIT? Because then all you would have to do is drag the arrow to the edge of the screen to make it stretch.

I use ADW EX and Minimalist Text and it works just fine for me.
 
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MrKwatz

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Anyone know of a way to create shortcuts between hubs/homescreens without the use of ADW? I don't like the changes that ADW makes and don't want that to take the place of my launcher.
 
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RJM77

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Getting the black bar to stay behind the other widgets is driving me nuts. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. And now i've realized that when it does "work", as soon as i go to portrait the black bar goes to the top layer and stays at the top after switching back to landscape mode.
 
ymirsson

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Anyone know of a way to create shortcuts between hubs/homescreens without the use of ADW? I don't like the changes that ADW makes and don't want that to take the place of my launcher.
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You can do it with Tasker and LauncherPro.
Tasker has an action to change screens, LauncherPro supports the depending variable.
Maybe an other launcher does it too, ADW doesn't.
 
husher

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What is the wallpaper res supposed to be? for some reason ADW messes up on the max res a wallpaper can be. in the regular launcher the wallpapers are clear and nice. in adw they are all zoomed in and ****.
 
Mr. Bill

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Thanks to this thread, I spent all day working on configuring my TF.:D

I have a question though, I have set it up with 5 screens and I am using Multiscreen Live wallpaper as mentioned here. I really like the way the MYWater live wallpaper looks and I was wondering how I can add that to a single screen?

Everytime I try to add it, it goes across all 5 screens. Does anyone know how I might be able to make it work on just 1 screen and not all 5?

much appreciation.
 
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    (Seeing as there's no General Thread for tablets, I've re posted this here.)
    Hey guys I finally ported my "hubs" set up to Android Tablets and I have to say its 10x smoother on our 1.0 ghz dual core device. The general idea of "Hubs" is to create a dedicated screen for each piece of media/productivity while providing a visual eye candy. "Hubs" is easy to emulate, and even easier to create your own style. Despite the lengthy tutorial, its actually easier than it seems. The fun part comes with setting up you layout!

    What you'll need:
    Main
    Optional
    Video Tutorial
    Part I
    Part II
    FINAL


    WALKTHROUGH​
    ADW Launcher Users[/U][/B]
    -To remove top bar-Press and hold and empty area on your home screen then click on "Launcher Actions" > "Hide/Show Action Bars"
    -Enable Widget Overlapping-"Menu"> "ADW Settings"> "UI Settings" > "Screen Preference"> Check "Overlap Widgets" in the Advanced Settings Tab
    -Increase Retail Space on your screen-"Menu"> "ADW Settings"> "UI Settings" > "Screen Preference"> Increase the desktop "Rows" and "Columns" in the "Desktop Layout" Tab.

    Launcher Pro Plus Users- while not optimized for 3.2, it still runs perfect.
    -Increase Retail Space on your screen-"Menu"> "Preference" > "Homescreen Settings" > Increase the "Number of columns/rows" in the Homescreen Grid.
    -Remove Icons From Right Dock- Hold your finger on the icon you wish to remove> "change shortcut"> "Blank"

    *You may add screen transitions for each launcher if you wish, however my advise is to leave it at default as you can set transition for Multi Live wallpaper. Doing both launcher and MLW will make your screen look "too busy" IMO.

    To set the "Bars" (Titles for "Home", "Music", "Movies" etc.)
    Minimalistic Text
    -To set title- Press and hold a free space on the screen > "widgets" > "Minimalistic Text" (size may vary per style however I use either 4x2 or 6x1 as long as its horizontal > ensure that "background color" is checked > "Predefined Layout" > "Custom" > "Custom Layout" > Click on the plus sign > "Misc" > "Static Text".
    -Black Bar Tutorial click here

    Wallpapers
    -Set up - Load up your wallpapers on your sd card/internal memory and placing them into seperate folders and name them based on the images (ex. Music, Movies, Games etc)
    - Long press an empty screen on your homescreen > "Wallpapers" > "Live Wallpapers"> "MultiPicture Live Wallpaper"> "Settings"
    - For each "Screen _ Settings" Select the picture source as "Picture Folder" and navigate it to point to your corresponding homescreen.
    - Additionally you make select the screen transition here that reflects your particular taste. You may also set a default wallpaper for your lockscreen.

    Despite the dozen of widget on the homescreen and live wallpaper, battery use is minimal.I have provided wallpapers below to help you get started.


    NAVIGATING BETWEEN HUBS​

    There are two methods in which you can navigate to each individual homescreen.

    Method one    : Prior/Alternate way for navigation text was achieved using this methodby trekkie0927. Using invisible icons in tandem with minimalistic text can make it easier to flip to each hubs. Please rate/comment his video.

    Method two: I found a great alternative to Minimalistic Text in terms of using the text buttons to jump from one screen to another called Simple Text. Since it's only an icon and not a widget, it consumes no memory and provides a great minimal look.

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    User AcIdC0R3 has posted a great tutorial. (Please thank him!)​

    • Make sure you have ADWLauncher EX
    • Go to the market and install Simple Text
    • Long press on the screen and select 'Custom Shortcut'
    • 'Pick your activity', select 'Launcher Actions'
    • Choose which screen you want, 1 - 5 or 1 - 7 if your using seven screens
    • Click on the picture of the 2 screens side by side
    • Select 'ADWTheme IconPacks' and select 'Simple Text'
    • Select the grey box named 'Simple'
    • replace the word 'Simple' with whatever of your choosing like 'Video' for your video hub or 'Social' for your social media hub and so forth
    • Adjust your text size, Y and X coordinates, your shadow settings etc.
    • Click the little blue 'A' in the top right side of the screen and select your font (more on fonts further down)
    • You also have the option to select the color wheel next to the 'A' and adjust your text color
    • Select the menu icon on the task bar at the bottom and select 'Save Style' if you want to keep what you created for later use as well.
    • Click 'Save Icon' which will create your icon for you
    • Back at the black edit screen remove the text from the text field and click OK
    You should now have a custom text icon that will activate whichever screen you chose for it. You can click any app icon on your screen and follow the same procedure for your apps so all your apps also have text icons.

    [FONTS] In a file manager go to /sdcard/Simple Text/ and create a folder named 'fonts' (that is plural with an 's' at the end). Next go to somewhere like dafont.com and download you some kewl fonts and place them within that 'fonts' directory you just created. Now when you go into Simple Text to do your editing you will have more fonts to choose from.

    That's all there is to it.

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    You can also work with layers within the creation of your Simple Text. Notice below where I created a new layer, rotated my new text layer and intersected where both words have the letter 'E'.

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    However you may notice that simple text does have it's limitations:
    • Icons can only be 1x1
    • Works best on adw
    • No way to resize; it is only an icon after all.

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    Miscellaneous
    ​
    ISSUE: You may experience widget being placed "behind" the black bars. If so try this method provided by user SwiftLegend
    1. Put the widgets/icons you want on TOP of the blackbar FIRST. You need these before anything.
    2. Select a Minimalistic Text Widget, I usually use 1x1. Clear out the text options (Predefined layout > Custom, delete all of the things there)
    3. Once you're back at your homescreen and see the MT Widget, just long press and re size it to your liking.
    You HAVE to make sure that whatever you want on TOP of the blackbar is put on the screen FIRST. Anything put on after will go underneath.

    ISSUE 2: Users have reported that Minimalistic Widget refuses to post/ show up on the homescreen.
    1. Turn your tablet into portrait mode.
    2. Add the widget whilst staying in portrait mode as you apply you designs.
    3. Rotate back to landscape.

    ISSUE 3: You can no longer take full advantage of the screen real estate using adw ex (particularly the corners)
    1. Recent update kills the use of every inch of the screen. In his attempt to emulate ICS, anderwebs made the edges of the screen inaccessible.
    2. Revert back to an older version (1.3.3)

    here's the original layout from the nook color if you guys are interested on putting this on your homescreen HERE

    and here it is in action HEREhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DxCVzARfE&fmt=38

    Other Users take on "Hubs":

    vrundmc​

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    "Hubs Remix by CinderWild "

    and lastly hubs for different devices! Make sure you check each thread as people have different ideas that works on all devices. Wished Xda had a tablet general forums.

    special thanks to AhmazinSKM
    special thanks to 00McD00 for the banner
    sepcial thanks to AcIdC0R3
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    AcIdC0R3
    AcIdC0R3
    NEW & EASY ALTERNATIVE to Minimalistic Text

    An alternative to Minimalistic Text is an app called Simple Text.

    • Make sure you have ADWLauncher EX
    • Go to the market and install Simple Text
    • Long press on the screen and select 'Custom Shortcut'
    • 'Pick your activity', select 'Launcher Actions'
    • Choose which screen you want, 1 - 5 or 1 - 7 if your using seven screens
    • Click on the picture of the 2 screens side by side
    • Select 'ADWTheme IconPacks' and select 'Simple Text'
    • Select the grey box named 'Simple'
    • replace the word 'Simple' with whatever of your choosing like 'Video' for your video hub or 'Social' for your social media hub and so forth
    • Adjust your text size, Y and X coordinates, your shadow settings etc.
    • Click the little blue 'A' in the top right side of the screen and select your font (more on fonts further down)
    • You also have the option to select the color wheel next to the 'A' and adjust your text color
    • Select the menu icon on the task bar at the bottom and select 'Save Style' if you want to keep what you created for later use as well.
    • Click 'Save Icon' which will create your icon for you
    • Back at the black edit screen remove the text from the text field and click OK
    You should now have a custom text icon that will activate whichever screen you chose for it. You can click any app icon on your screen and follow the same procedure for your apps so all your apps also have text icons.

    [FONTS] In a file manager go to /sdcard/Simple Text/ and create a folder named 'fonts' (that is plural with an 's' at the end). Next go to somewhere like dafont.com and download you some kewl fonts and place them within that 'fonts' directory you just created. Now when you go into Simple Text to do your editing you will have more fonts to choose from.

    That's all there is to it.

    P20110920154653.png


    P20110920154602.png


    You can also work with layers within the creation of your Simple Text. Notice below where I created a new layer, rotated my new text layer and intersected where both words have the letter 'E'.

    P20110920165536.png


    P20110920165654.png


    For those with Launcher Pro maybe someone else can elaborate on how to do this as I don't have Launcher Pro so I don't know.
    *fliparsenal, you can take this and post it in your OP if you want.

    Cheers...
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    MichellBak
    MichellBak
    Thanks a ton for including my app in the first post :) Your layout looks great!! :)
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    AcIdC0R3
    AcIdC0R3
    JDrey said:
    Thanks for the link to the cubed icons. What battery widget is that you are using? Also, what weather widget is that that is giving the 5-day forecast?
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    Dual Battery Widget and Beautiful Widgets '4 x 1' using the 'ANDRODeNa_Weather Skin'
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    bash156 said:
    Hi I'm new to this whole transformer thing but after reading your thread it has inspired me my transformer is bog standard at the moment time for change. I followed your instructions above downloaded adwlauncher ex and I'm up to setting the black title bars however in landscape mode I can't get it positioned like everyone else has done basically there is a gap on mine have increased rows and columns not made any difference can you help please
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    ADWSettings > UI settings > Main dock > click it off. Your homescreen should shift over a column, or the column on the farthest left should free up.



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