TotW: Change the function of the right soft key

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Does anyone know how I set it up with the recent calls list?  I just dont ike contacts I wanna see people who have called me as well.

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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Home\Keys\113\Open to "\Storage\windows\Start Menu\Call History.lnk"

Thus,

Open = "\Storage\windows\Start Menu\Call History.lnk"

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

is it possible to get to my alarm timer with the right action key? (programs -> properties -> time and stuff)  - how? =)

i can get to options only

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You can install 'AlarmSet' then copy copy the full path of its LNK as the value for 'Open'

AlarmSet utility:

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=dscrip...etails&f_id=616

So for example, if 'Alarm Set.lnk' is located at \Storage\windows\Start Menu\Accessories , the value for 'Open' would be "\Storage\windows\Start Menu\Accessories\Alarm Set.lnk"

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Here are some interesting keycodes from Orange C500's registry:

APP1          REG_DWORD          0x000000c1 (193)

APP2          REG_DWORD          0x000000c2 (194)

APP3          REG_DWORD          0x000000c3 (195)

APP4          REG_DWORD          0x000000c4 (196)

APP5          REG_DWORD          0x000000c5 (197)

APP6          REG_DWORD          0x000000c6 (198)

T0              REG_DWORD          0x00000030 (48)

T1              REG_DWORD          0x00000031 (49)

T2              REG_DWORD          0x00000032 (50)

T3              REG_DWORD          0x00000033 (51)

T4              REG_DWORD          0x00000034 (52)

T5              REG_DWORD          0x00000035 (53)

T6              REG_DWORD          0x00000036 (54)

T7              REG_DWORD          0x00000037 (55)

T8              REG_DWORD          0x00000038 (56)

T9              REG_DWORD          0x00000039 (57)

TACTION    REG_DWORD          0x0000000d (13)

TBACK        REG_DWORD          0x0000001b (27)

TDOWN       REG_DWORD          0x00000028 (40)

TEND          REG_DWORD          0x00000073 (115)

TFLIP          REG_DWORD          0x00000080 (128)

THOME        REG_DWORD          0x0000005b (91)

TLEFT          REG_DWORD          0x00000025 (37)

TPOUND      REG_DWORD          0x00000078 (120)

TPOWER      REG_DWORD          0x00000081 (129)

TRECORD    REG_DWORD          0x00000079 (121)

TRIGHT       REG_DWORD          0x00000027 (39)

TSOFT1       REG_DWORD          0x00000070 (112)

TSOFT2       REG_DWORD          0x00000071 (113)

TSTAR         REG_DWORD          0x00000077 (119)

TTALK         REG_DWORD          0x00000072 (114)

TUP             REG_DWORD          0x00000026 (38)

TVOLUMEDOWN    REG_DWORD          0x00000076 (118)

TVOLUMEUP          REG_DWORD          0x00000075 (117)

Hmmm so what's 'App 1 -6' for? :roll:

[Guest Abecedarian]

Hmmm so what's 'App 1 -6' for?  :roll:

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I did a search using Resco Registry Editor. In general, I've had the searches with PHM - which I generally prefer - crash almost immediately when using the Find function. Maybe the result of hitting a file that isn't meant to be looked at or some such. Any ideas for a good registry search utility, either on the Smartphone or, preferably, from the Computer?

Anyways, the first time I searched, it didn't crash my phone (the second is another story). What I found is that under 'HKCU\Software\Binarys\SmartExplorer\OpenWith', that there were keys with the name 'App0', 'App1', App2', 'App3', and 'App4'. The values of these corresponded with the address of the .exe's that I typically use with the 'File' -> '1 Open' -> '2 Open With' sequence in SmartExplorer.

Because the second search crashed my phone, I am not sure whether these same values occur elsewhere, but perhaps 'Menu' -> '1 File' -> '7 Open With' aspect of the normal File Manager uses something similar. Or, probably not, as that ability searches for EVERY .exe possible.

My guess is that maybe they are local values that are used by developers to have programs respond to those keys. For example, in xBar the TVOLUMEUP sometimes corresponds with pasting text that had previously been copied.

Some programs, then, probably make use of many of these functions, but perhaps restrict it to the number keypad out of simplicity. Having a univeral definition. If future phones use a different keyset - such as if Camera were instead keyed to a long press of a soft key, which many here would probably prefer - older programs would not completely stall when calling a key that their phone might now even have!

On a side note, pzee, where did you find these keys? You said somewhere in the c500's registry, probably in a section I either forgot about or never actually looked at. You know this phone better than I know my own body, but not all of us are quite as educated! And you wouldn't happen to have a good registry key search, would you?

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

I was able to determine the function of some the 'App' keys by doing a SendKeyCode command in AutoSmartphone.

APP1 (193) ??

APP2 (194) ??

APP3 (195) ;) What I use to do most tweaking is RESCO File Explorer with built-in registry editor.

[Guest crazzel]

You can install 'AlarmSet' then copy copy the full path of its LNK as the value for 'Open'

AlarmSet utility:

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=dscrip...etails&f_id=616

So for example, if 'Alarm Set.lnk' is located at \Storage\windows\Start Menu\Accessories , the value for 'Open' would be "\Storage\windows\Start Menu\Accessories\Alarm Set.lnk"

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not sure if alarmset was compatible with wm2002, because it says: "Tested on SPV C500, should work on all Windows Mobile 2003 SE." and noone said something about wm2002 there..

no other possibility?

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

There is another possibility. Using AutoSmartphone script. ;)

I'll test on my device first. You have SP2002 right? Tanager?

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Alright. Attached is a CAB file which will automate opening of Programs > Settings > Date and Time.

If you have exactly the same menu as the attached photo, then the script should work (Date and Time should be at page 1 of Settings window, number 8 )

I tried this on my Tanager (SP2002) and it worked.

1. Install the CAB

2. Do some registry editing.

What you will edit is:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Home\Keys\113\Open

'Open' should have a Value = "\IPSM\Windows\Start Menu\Set Alarm Time.lnk"

3. Test the tweak. Script should execute on second attempt.

It should take you to this spot:

Thanks to maxh2003 for AutoSmartphone 8)

GPC_Set_Alarm_Time.CAB

[Guest crazzel]

with that dll i can write my own macros, and let them do what i want, right?

that's cool ;)

thank you wewy muatch :D

Edited June 23, 2005 by crazzel

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Yes. You can write your own scripts.

[Guest nicomouf]

hi... great tweak :D

can u tell me the path to the "start menu" please ;)

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Try:

appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart

[Guest nicomouf]

might sound stoopid... but...

the whole line ?? :??:

in yr example its : windows\tmail.exe

appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart

i only copy the appman.exe ? or

windows\appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart\

Edited June 24, 2005 by nicomouf

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

That's the entire code for the Start Menu. I am not sure though if it will also work on the right soft key.

[Guest nicomouf]

That's the entire code for the Start Menu. I am not sure though if it will also work on the right soft key.

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it says : cant find appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart

please check again the name... ans so on

any idea ?

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Argh. Then it wont work on the right soft key. ;)

[Guest Jamma14]

Argh. Then it wont work on the right soft key. :D

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But unless I'm missing something....why would you want to access the start menu through both softkeys??? ;)

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

I have another suggestion. Have you tried AbstractArt Start Menu replacement?

http://homepages.inspire.net.nz/~gambit/

The app will replace the default Start Menu with:

There is a link on the upper part of the page. You can then have AbstractArt.exe open via the right soft key. :)

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

But unless I'm missing something....why would you want to access the start menu through both softkeys??? :)

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I was trying to help a member sort things out not that I myself want it on both soft keys!

[Guest nicomouf]

@ jamma : the left key of a e200 is broken... :?: so if i could put the menu on the right one that would b great :D its not that i want 2 start menus :)

[Guest Jamma14]

@ jamma : the left key of a e200 is broken...  :?: so if i could put the menu on the right one that would b great  :D its not that i want 2 start menus  :D

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Ahh...gotcha. :)

Edited June 24, 2005 by Jamma14

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

@ jamma : the left key of a e200 is broken...  :?: so if i could put the menu on the right one that would b great  :D its not that i want 2 start menus  :D

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Now that makes sense. :)

Try the app then for the 'Open' string, you should have a value data = "\Storage\Program Files\AbstractStart\AbstractStart.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Home\Keys\113\Open

Open = "\Storage\Program Files\AbstractStart\AbstractStart.exe"

That is if you had abstractArt installed on your phone and not the Storage Card..

[Guest nicomouf]

not a chance to make it work with the normal menu ??? :)

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

There is an option for 'Classic View' :)

The first attachment was 'Not Magneto' layout engine. There is another layout called 'SE Large Icons'

[Guest nevawlkalone]

apologies if this has been posted before, but if like me you get used to things being the way they are how do i get the softkey back to the CONTACTS link