Be nice to me ...

[Guest Bingo]

Ok so I'm very new to all this stuff and I have done a search but found nothing that made sense ... now ... the question. Can I edit xml in notepad? and if so can I view the result on my PC before trying it on my phone? I thought I would be able to see it using IE but that just displays the code.

Be gentle with me. I've seen people get flamed for asking the wrong question in the wrong place by ... well lets say, obviously experienced people with little patience. BIG thanks in advance.

think of me as a rabbit in the headlights. Just make sure you apply the brakes. :)

Tony.

[Guest Will]

Welcome, Bingo!

Some quick responses for you:

Can I edit xml in notepad?

Yes, you will be able to change the xml 'code' in notepad.

can I view the result on my PC before trying it on my phone?

Not easily. (I believe the SDK(Software Development Kit) allows you to do this, but I am not certain, and it is complex to use) - I'm also working on a viewer :) .. but these things take time.

I thought I would be able to see it using IE but that just displays the code

It shows the code, and also performs 'checks' to make sure your xml is correctly formatted (ie follows the rules).

Be gentle with me. I've seen people get flamed for asking the wrong question in the wrong place by ...

Well we do have a beginners area :wink: :wink: . (and i am moving this there now.)

Have fun. :shock:

Will

[Guest Bingo]

many thanks ... on many levels.

:)

[Guest Firaas]

Yes you can edit xml in notepad - and that search musn't have taken you long! But it's your first post, so we'll let you off.

Here you can find some detailed information on homescreen xml code. You can also use Microsoft Smartphone Theme Editor to create themes and stuff easily.

Edit: Heh. Will beat me to it - oh well, I'm sure you'll find my links useful...

[Guest Chris b.a.r.f.]

I noticed that IE6 won't parse incorrect xml - it points out the error. Quite handy for quick fixes/typos.