[APP] Virtual d-pad (WVGA)

[more_pizza]

There are some applications on my HD2 (like GPSTest) that works with the d-pad. I've developed a small application, a virtual d-pad, optimized for WVGA resolution.

The virtual d-pad can be moved on the screen and from my tests it's doing its job: it replaces the missing d-pad.

The application is at a very beginning stage, so please have mercy

If it will be interest for this app, I will continue to improve it.

This is a screenshot:


And here is the cab:
View attachment vdpad.CAB

From the screenshot you can see seven areas: five for d-pad functions (up, down, left, right and return), one for application exit (the X-like area) and the last area for moving the window over the screen (the white arrow).

Your comments and suggestions are welcomed!

Version 0.2a:
- the application stores the last position on the screen (Registry-based)
- the application handles continuous pressing on the directional buttons and send messages accordingly.

Attached is the latest version:
View attachment vdpad_v0.2.CAB

 

[RizwanKhan]

looks promising (i think desire to have it can be improved if you make it more stylish in terms of graphics). I don't miss the dial pad simply because i am glad to have the xtra screen space on my Rhodium

 

[aussiebum]

Nice... does the overlay work over any app? would be handy with those games that assume you have a d-pad... option for theming would be good

 

[cma1032]

what would be cool is if the graphic is transparent and the corners of the square buttons were rounder.

 

[Aqrab]

i really like it
i wounder if it work (show) in games
and i hop if u can add to it keypad
cause all java games that i have need it in order to play it
it will be 2 in 1
keepup the good work

 

[Hugo381]

I also think it would be a whole lot nicer if it was transparent. Maybe have it to where the only graphics are outlines of the buttons. As for eye candy, the rounded corners would be nicer too. I just think that it blocks too much of the screen to be used too often, so transparent settings would be the best thing for it to gain a lot of popularity.

Just my 2 cents.

Keep up the good work, I personally do wish my touch pro 2 had a D-Pad even if it were just integrated on the keyboard or something.

 

[emwdava]

Great app. Iphone stole my D-pad and you brought it back to us.

What needs improving is adding long press button repetition so that scrolling is easier.

Maybe adding a donation button to your 1st post would add some motivation for you to continue developing this much needed app.


Edit: It would be nice if Vpad remembers screenposition.

 

[heybhouse]

great idea and great work! thanks! i like the idea of the buttons being transparent.

 

[roisagi]

graet idea and great app!!

please continue development

thanks!

 

[wahaj123]

Thanks

This is just what I needed..very badly.

I miss the physical DPad on my previous Himalaya...Some games like NFS used the accelerator as well as touch controls, which I felt could be utilized in other apps as well.

Many thanx. Plz continue to develop/improve. I'll try it and give my inputs soon.

 

[Elodie]

Really nice job

And +1 for transparency

 

[GeitjeG]

Thanks! I really miss the d-pad on my HD2.

-Would be great if you can add long-press functions as well
-And if it remembers last position would be nice

 

[kuzibri]

Very nice work!! I support the transparency and round edges. What also would be nice if it was a little bit smaller, now takes up a lot of screen space.
For those who want to use it, but do not need it to be constantly on the screen: map it to a hard/software key.

 

[bkf1]

Wouldn't be better to place all buttons in one line? Like this:

Also it would be nice to set some transparency...

 

[anthnhlt]

+1 for transparency; I guess if you ever seen how the d pad is when playing games on the iphone. that would be nice.

 

[armenh72]

Very good application. I would also suggest a possibility to have left and right arrows at the left and right borders of the screen, so that users won't be constantly looking where to hit when playing action games requiring d-pad.

 

[Zepiii]

That's simply what almost every non-physical keyboard user DREAM !!

KEEP IT ON PLZ !!

 

[bkf1]

I think the best solution would be make layouts switchable One layout for games, one for apps requiring D-Pad to control etc.

 

[Zepiii]

Hey!

About suggestion

Maybe a key to show/hide keyboard, because on some programs, it's an important missing key...

And why not, combinating it with this ?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=552947

Thank you for your work !

 

[steve austin]

GREAT Idea. I wish that HTC would have put on on the HD2. I know they are trying to drive us to buy their patented stylus, but I miss a d-pad. Please continue (and the transparent mode would be nice).