I've seen people talk about remapping most of the other keys, but not these. Since I'm now on WM Pro, I've found I don't use these buttons at all... I always just use the touchscreen. Since we're always hurting for hard keys, any way to remap these to something useful?
Registry edits to change soft keys applications:
Change the program opened by the Left soft key: (I've shown the current setting):
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (include the quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key: (again, current setting shown):
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\ = Calendar (no quotes)
The right soft key is the same pattern except the key number is 113 and it may not exist - you may have to create it.
I installed the following cab and it worked great. Once installed you can change the soft keys from Start-->Settings-->Personal-->Soft Key
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279544
Thanks... I was just coming back to post that I ended up installing AE Button Plus to handle this. I would have been completely happy with the solution you posted, so thanks! But I've spent the past hour finding all kinds of handy thing to assign with the single, double, triple, and press hold options.
is there a plugin that will display the programs in the program folder as a list?
(sorry, posted in the wrong place. ignore!)
I suffer from fat finger disorder as well and usually hit send too fast.
Which version of AEBplus do you need? Can it be done with the freeware version?
Yes, the freeware version works... just has a nag screen when you boot the phone.
The free version (1.01) doesnt have settings for the soft keys....
I guess you have to buy it
I'm sorry, I'm using the "trial" version. But I've not seen anything about it being a time limited trial, only that it has the nag screen and lacks the Action list:
What is the difference between trial and registered version?
Two things only:
Splash screen appears during device starting up.
"Action list" is blocked in trial mode
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Hi, I'm using Toshiba G900 with WM6 and I have the folder
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\ but it is empty. What kind of register should I create - "String Value", "MultiString Value", "DWORD Value" or "Binary Value". What the name of the register should be? Is there other regs that must be created to do the job? Thank you in advance!
SanyoL said:
Hi, I'm using Toshiba G900 with WM6 and I have the folder
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\ but it is empty. What kind of register should I create - "String Value", "MultiString Value", "DWORD Value" or "Binary Value". What the name of the register should be? Is there other regs that must be created to do the job? Thank you in advance!
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Is that a kaiser?
No, it is Toshiba G900 with WM6.
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No, it is Toshiba G900 with WM6.
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OK well this forum is for the HTC Tytn 2, AKA Kaiser, AKA Tilt (not tilt 2)..
Related
http://www.mobiion.com/magikblite.html
I am using this, I have to say it is much much better when using the hard keys. No need to press Shift or Control anymore! Like typing on the Treo...
It was a chore setting up the key mapping, but it works perfectly afterwards.
Let me know if anyone want the key map to Att Tilt.
I have been looking for the key mapping forever for this app
please post the keymap for the ATT Tilt for the MagiKB 1.1 program. I came from a Treo 750 to a Tilt and it was the one program that I missed using (did NOT wanna set up all the mapping - wasn't quite sure how). Thanx
Looks nice really.
great program - please post the mapping
+1 post the mapping!!!
Att Tilt Keymap
Well, here is the key maps.
Please note, I am using a ATT TILT, with OEM ROM, without the Cingular addons, but if yours is not a TILT, then you might need a corresponding key map set up if the hardkeys are different from the TILT.
Also, I set up the key mapping so that only the keys with LETTERS will be used (when holding down, or double clicking). That means, for the symbol "," and "." and "$" you will still have to press the Fn key.
I can always change the mapping to whatever suits you, or you can do it yourself....
Install MagiKB first, then move this .lay file to your My Documents\MagiKB Lite folder. Then you can select the key map from MagiKB program.
thanks a lot - a great help
Could you please re-post the tilt keymap download link. Other link doesn't seem to be working. Thanks for the hard work on it.
EDIT: Sorry, got it. Thanks again.
you mentioned there's a difference between the Tilt? Would there be a difference to stock Kaiser then?
I have an ATT Tilt, so I don't know if the keyboard layout is exactly the same as an Unbranded Kaiser (I don't have a unbranded kaiser to look at).
If the keyboard layout is the same, then the key map should work.
Nevermind. It works.
Does anyone know how to capture the key for the left arrow/comma on the tilt? I would like to map it to the comma, but it's not in this key map file.
Adding additional key mapping to MagiKB ?
alc630 said:
. . . I set up the key mapping so that only the keys with LETTERS will be used (when holding down, or double clicking). That means, for the symbol "," and "." and "$" you will still have to press the Fn key.
I can always change the mapping to whatever suits you, or you can do it yourself. . .
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Solved/ignore; Can you explain how to map the directional arrow keys and their Fn counterparts? I like the way MagiKB simplifies capitalization and the Number Pad especially, but would like the WIN key mapped to "CTRL" - makes copy, cut and paste much easier.
alc630 said:
Well, here is the key maps.
Please note, I am using a ATT TILT, with OEM ROM, without the Cingular addons, but if yours is not a TILT, then you might need a corresponding key map set up if the hardkeys are different from the TILT.
Also, I set up the key mapping so that only the keys with LETTERS will be used (when holding down, or double clicking). That means, for the symbol "," and "." and "$" you will still have to press the Fn key.
I can always change the mapping to whatever suits you, or you can do it yourself....
Install MagiKB first, then move this .lay file to your My Documents\MagiKB Lite folder. Then you can select the key map from MagiKB program.
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OMG, this has got to be the best tip ever!
Entering items such as the "?" were always the one thing I hated about the keyboard (I came from a Treo 750). Now thanks to you I LOVE the keyboard
Thank you very much!
Thanks again!!
No problem, I came from a Treo 650, so the Tilt's keyboard bothered me too. This makes the transition to a Tilt so much smoother.
About the key maps, I am currently away from the country and unable to play with the keymaps, but I will be back home in 2 weeks.
I might get a chance to play with it here, in which case I'll post an update.
Sorry!
Anyone tried Magikb with WM 6.1? Installs, looks fine, but none of the commands work. Am I missing something?
cutoffcirc said:
Anyone tried Magikb with WM 6.1? Installs, looks fine, but none of the commands work. Am I missing something?
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Works with no problem on my HTC Kaiser (Dutty's WM 6.1 Final)
cutoffcirc said:
Anyone tried Magikb with WM 6.1? Installs, looks fine, but none of the commands work. Am I missing something?
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After installation, select a proper key map from menu or edit the current key map.
Hi:
I was using this layout and program and LOVED it. The only problem is that after upgrading to WM6.1 (official ATT), The layout will no longer appear, when I go to select a layout.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much!!
cincy1020 said:
Hi:
I was using this layout and program and LOVED it. The only problem is that after upgrading to WM6.1 (official ATT), The layout will no longer appear, when I go to select a layout.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much!!
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Yeah because the layout was stored in My Documents\MagiKB Lite in phone memory by upgrading to wm6.1 you deleted that folder with the layout in it.
Download the layout again and put it to the above-mentioned folder.
Hello.
Yesterday I got a S730/Wings from work, and like many other Telenor (Norwegian telecom) subsidized phones, the right soft button opens a web page called ENTRY (news and commercials). I would rather have that the button opened contacts, messaging or something else, preferably customizable on the phone.
All replies appreciated.
read this Wiki and check if link to that webpage is assigned to the button. If yes, either delet the link, or change it to something else (just edit it as text file).
check out these registry values:
They may or may not be present in Standard, but are in Pro... try it!
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
bigflavor said:
check out these registry values:
They may or may not be present in Standard, but are in Pro... try it!
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
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A bit offtopic but do somebody know the entry for "new SMS"?
shadow2000 said:
A bit offtopic but do somebody know the entry for "new SMS"?
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HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Default = New SMS
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = \Windows\tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to """
This works
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This works
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hi its me again. i had to create a new today key including all childs, but my Wings ignores these settings totally. Did something wrong?
Could somebody tell me if there is a today key under your microsoft key?
shadow2000 said:
hi its me again. i had to create a new today key including all childs, but my Wings ignores these settings totally. Did something wrong?
Could somebody tell me if there is a today key under your microsoft key?
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No, I don't have such a key.
So have anybody changed his right softkey? Perhaps to new SMS?
I've changed mine to new sms, but since its was sold unlocked and not subsidized it didnt have the Entry-button. My phone doesnt forget my registry settings when restarting.
Try looking for key 113 in "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Home", maybe your phone is configured to look for settings other places than mine.
No "Key"-Key, no 113 key. nothing. hmm.
I have an HTC Phone, its not branded.
I mapped it to 'contacts', and it works perfectly.
henrik.gundersen said:
I mapped it to 'contacts', and it works perfectly.
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Which registry change you did?
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Home\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts"
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Home\Keys\113\Open = ":MSCONTACTS"
Finally it works for me. Point softkey to "New SMS"
softkeys
this is what you are looking for just download to your mem card and install to ur phone and run the app. it lets you choose what u want you soft keys to be...and thats it
Hi,
I have a Treo 750v (Vodafone version) which like what it's box said it is meant for email solution, that's why the left soft menu of the Today screen menu is set to Email.
Anyone know how to change this?
Thanks, appriciate your share of knowledge!
I forgot the details but this i know as much
You have to download the register editor program. Search around the registry is all the same when it comes to changing soft key for all WM phones.
The only problem with the Treo 750 is when you change the softkey from email to something else it ends up adding an extra short cut. So in essence you are not overwriting that key, all you are doing is adding an extra feature on top of the existing email button.
Maybe someone had better success than I did can chime in
Using a registry editor, navigate to Hkey_Current_User/Software/Microsoft/Today/Keys/112
Change all 3 values to reflect your new function
or:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
awesome!
mtiberio said:
or:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Registry
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wow, thank you very much mtiberio!
your link really hit the spot!
Very odd - my Registry setting for 112 was already showing Calendar as the default value but on screen it shows email.
tinyflier said:
Very odd - my Registry setting for 112 was already showing Calendar as the default value but on screen it shows email.
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It's all because Palm plugins - they overlay it. If you disable Active Call (or Dial Lookup?) you can have native-windows softkeys. It was all described in instructions how to ged back default dialpad.
i just downloaded the soft key changer that i found on here i think it was in the hermes section and copied it to my windows folder... after i did that it shows up in my settings and i can change both soft keys to what i want
was it:
"FdcSoft SoftkeyAppletEx.cab"
Gyngabread Man said:
i just downloaded the soft key changer that i found on here i think it was in the hermes section and copied it to my windows folder... after i did that it shows up in my settings and i can change both soft keys to what i want
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it would be great if you share the file or where you get it, so we all can get it too...
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was it:
"FdcSoft SoftkeyAppletEx.cab"
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it is caled softkeyapplet but its not a cab it was a zip i just unzipped and put in my windows folder i believe... i will look in my external driveand post it im not sure where it is but i'll try to find it
ok i found it on my drive but i did some searching on the forums and alot of ppl mention it but dont upload it and im guessing its for good reason... dont wanna piss ppl off by posting something i shouldent if its ok though then i'll do it but i think its the same one your talking about for me it worked like a charm no reg editing
Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65261&d=1199898052
Found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1802007&postcount=827
You will need to reset your device for it to show up in your programs list.
Chillin said:
Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65261&d=1199898052
Found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1802007&postcount=827
You will need to reset your device for it to show up in your programs list.
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Hi, thannks for the direct links. I'm going to try installing it. i hope it'll be fine.
seems it doesn't work with wm6. after installing it, the program isnt available in my program.
New version at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2622590&postcount=45
Old version
I'm make a small program, which change current SIP when stylus out of the case and in the case.
Just unzip, and run program. Run again, and you can stop background process.
Settings in registry:
key HKCU\Software\HtcExtFun
value StylusInSipName - string name of SIP when stylus in the case
value StylusOutSipName - string name of SIP when stylus out of the case
example of reg settings (included in attached archive):
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HtcExtFun]
"StylusOutSipName"="Keyboard - VGAKEY"
"StylusInSipName"="TouchPal"
Sorry I messed up im such an idiot!
And would it be possible to change the diamond in some kind of explosive device if the stylus is pulled out and in five times in less than three seconds ?
Hmmm James Bond on TV tonight, sorry for that.
The real question was : what do you call SIP : is it any program ? Does it interfere with the "notes" opening during a call ?
SIP = "Soft Input Panel"
It's the method of inputting text on a ppc, such as keyboard, transcriber etc...
Thanks a lot exidler, I've been missing this feature
My question is will it interfere/conflict with a SmartSIP application? I'm not in the mood for a Hard Reset just now due to conflicting SIPs...
Hello,
Nice idea but when I execute the HtcExtFun.exe I received this message :
"can't initialize SIP CLSIDs for stylus status"
My Rom is HTC_FRA_1.93.406.1
Thank's for you help
ralfred said:
Hello,
Nice idea but when I execute the HtcExtFun.exe I received this message :
"can't initialize SIP CLSIDs for stylus status"
My Rom is HTC_FRA_1.93.406.1
Thank's for you help
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Just change the registry keys to whatever SIPs you use. You probably don't even have a "Keyboard - VGAKEY" installed.
2ALL: Also be sure to input localized names for SIPs into reg keys (for non-WWE ROMs). Good luck!
Btw, it works just fine with SmartSIP...
Good job, exidler! Thank you. It's just what I wanted. Will probably uninstall SmartSIP now...
At begining of topic, asking about runing Notes when stylus pulled out.
My question: may be add feature to run something when stylus pulled out? Not only when call in progress.
exidler said:
At begining of topic, asking about runing Notes when stylus pulled out.
My question: may be add feature to run something when stylus pulled out? Not only when call in progress.
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Would be a nice addition, but I'd prefer it to be user-configurable (on/off), with a list of exceptions. So each time I'm about to rename a file it won't open Notes or whatever.
help stylus
for open the program???
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HtcExtFun]
"StylusOutSipName"="Keyboard - VGAKEY"
"StylusInSipName"="TouchPal"
hello graziano
WOW Fantastic app thanks
I Repackaged it in a cab file that adds the reg key to change between Compact QWERTY and Keyboard. Also drops a shortcut under
Start Menu>Programs
Jules
Video of the software here. I think its great, but could obviously do with a configuration panel and having a shortcut dropped into \windows\startup.
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=739
Surur
ZaJules said:
I Repackaged it in a cab file that adds the reg key to change between Compact QWERTY and Keyboard. Also drops a shortcut under
Start Menu>Programs
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Really nice, but the shortcut doesn't work.
peterbonge said:
Really nice, but the shortcut doesn't work.
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It only worked for me after a soft reset, and then starting the app once.
Surur
To have it start at every boot up, paste the app in /Windows/StartUp
Very convenient app, they should have implemented this in the original ROM .
Awesome!...
It worked after I add ZaJules's Reg file.
But I want to be able to switch between:
Compact QWERTY and Fitaly by textware.
I edited the reg location (in windows registry) from keyboard to fitaly
now removing/replacing stylus doesn't do anything...
cheers, stevo.
[edit] Maybe it's called something else in the registry...
[edit] fixed it.
I had "Keyboard Qwerty" insteat of "Keyboard QWERTY", so it IS CAP specific!.
cheers, swesome.... This bl00dy phone just gets better and better every day...!
Updated the cab to include the automated startup
GREAT small application, very handy indeed.
re not go
error on startup
saluti dvdfilm
when using the exidler....cab I got an error while starting up. It seems the application is missing a reference. When I start it manually I get an error about missing reference in registry.
I use original Rom 1.93GER
This is my first post so bare with me if standards have not quite been followed. My problem is with the "Button Assignment" settings screen. My buttons column shows me only one button option the "Send key (Hold)" every other entry just reads as "Button". I suspect its a corrupt registry entry but I was hoping someone has more definitive experience with this problem. If it is a registry issue can you tell me what key(s) I should be looking for to maybe try and edit. The picture below shows exactly what I see on the screen. Any more info needed???
Thanks in advance.
Device: HTC Diamond Touch - DIAM500
Platform: Pocket PC (Windows Mobile 6.1)
There is nothing wrong or corrupted. This is just what this application is limited to on the Diamond AFAIK. Have a look at AE Button Plus or HButton for more HW button control.
Thanks for the reply. I will try out your suggestions. However, when you say that its a limitation do you mean that all those other entries were put there for no reason (it doesn't make sence... but if its a Windows Mobile app Microsoft does tend to do a lot of things that don't make sence in some of their software...