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dxTop Widget Development

Wanted to start a thread here about dxTop widgets. I want more of them! Memory Management is awesome, now we just need a few more!
This is basically a plea to the Developers here to make a few.
Weather
Calender
Frequent callers
RSS
Digital Clock
New Analog Clock (If you make themes, maybe just extract your clock, and make them avalible as dxTop Widgets, as dxTop overwrites the clock styles )
There are more, a better starting list is at the dxTop Forums however

Perhaps a XBL Widget showing peoples status. Or maybe even a mini buddy list from some of the IM clients.

I'm thinking about adding a widget view to the open source Wifi Tether app so that you can just click on a button on your screen... If the author doesn't beat me to it.

I would like a RSS feed widget and weather widget. Maybe a system status widget(storage, temp, memory, and cpu speed)

Perhaps the tether widget could show who is also connected.

I am all about the different style clocks. Thats a great idea.

Gimpeh said:
Perhaps the tether widget could show who is also connected.
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Yeah, but the thing is, I'm probably not going to actually code it because I dont have the time; I'm just going to make a view for it... eventually... =D
speoples20 said:
[blah blah =P] ...Maybe a system status widget(storage, temp, memory, and cpu speed)
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Wouldn't that end up being a widget that's about the size of an entire screen?

amgupt01 said:
Yeah, but the thing is, I'm probably not going to actually code it because I dont have the time; I'm just going to make a view for it... eventually... =D
Wouldn't that end up being a widget that's about the size of an entire screen?
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Or you just touch a widget the same size as the Mem monitor, and it changes between them/expands like a folder opening for more detailed view, or a combo of both, tap to change the quick view, hold for a detailed overview.
Mind you, I am not code savvy, so I have no clue if it'd work...but the widgets in windows can do similar things, so some intelligent Developer might take a swing at it =)

three words... upcoming calendar appointments

I think once there is a more complete "how-to", I think more will become available.
I cant wait though!

i always wanted some widget like this
i thought it would be a great
addition to the home screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

My current dream widget.. do you hear me twidroid developer?

amgupt01 said:
Yeah, but the thing is, I'm probably not going to actually code it because I dont have the time; I'm just going to make a view for it... eventually... =D
Wouldn't that end up being a widget that's about the size of an entire screen?
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could be a good use for that extra screen , lol
or make it one whole screen or in parts that way you can disperse them among your 4 screens

[THEME]BBSmart4D for ThrottleLauncher 1.0

Theme killer for an amaizing UI.
Best UI's deserves better themes.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
New update (16/mar/2010) with better graphics, new icons and more better weather forecast.
Give it a try !
http://www.throttlelauncher.com/por...9/catid,5/sobi2Id,606/sobi2Task,sobi2Details/

wvga please

mchaves44 said:
wvga please
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Soon with a friend's help

How can i change the wallpaper ?

athe_s said:
How can i change the wallpaper ?
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Are you using TL in the today screen or the standalone?
To change in the today screen, change your background the clasic way (search for a picture and assign it to the today screen).
In the standalone use ThrottleConfig.

APBilbo said:
Are you using TL in the today screen or the standalone?
To change in the today screen, change your background the clasic way (search for a picture and assign it to the today screen).
In the standalone use ThrottleConfig.
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i mean my TL already started on my today screen, but it has a background on blue color with stars and a little clouds. now i want to change the background wallpaper. because the tutorials was says:
"BBSmart4D comes with selectable wallpapers as theme background (config option). Select a wallpaper from your wallpapers folder by clicking analog clock icon in home page."
i already click the analog clock but nothing happen, so i couldn't change the wallpaper.
any suggest how should i change the wallpaper...........
Edit/Delete Message

WVGA WQVGA support
Update!
Wide screen devices support.
Go to first post link.
You may find bugs in landscape mode. Please report if you find any.

Can anyone tell me how to get this theme to display New York City weather? I have tried typing in the codes from Yahoo Weather, Accuweather, AOL Weather, and Google Weather, and it doesn't display anything. The only weather it will display for me is the weather from the three Mexican cities that it shows by default. Am I looking in the wrong place for the codes? Can the theme display other cities' weather? Does something special need to be done? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Black minimal Icons

I've made my own minimal icons to mimic the ones by Ultralinx, but in black.
I thought you guys might want them, I think they look a lot better with themes like Revolution that have very dark status bars.
Two PSD files, a font, and a readme file are included to help you make your own icon.
You need to use desktop visualizer to apply these icons, and use astro to choose the file instead of the gallery, because the background of the previews in the gallery is the same color as the icons and you cant tell which is which
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

What clock widget are you using?

Adnoxaei said:
What clock widget are you using?
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SiMi Clock

Ok, I use SiMi Clock too, but how are you getting an extension of the vertical line in SiMi? Which beautiful widgets weather skin is that?

What weather widget is that you're using?

Confused.
Im sorta at a loss here, I have used to Desktop Vis. as well as setting up me icos side to side of the "Launcher Pro" home icon. How do I change that one and get the "Launch opition for the Apps menu".
Im currently running 1.4.1 Blackhole with Launcher Pro.
Do I need to Uninstall Launcher Pro and then apply?
Also how are you getting the extension of the black line on SiMi??
EDIT: The weather is Beautiful Widgets and the skin is called "Tick"
Still can't figure out how to get the extension of the line down and how to pull the weather all to one side, I'm still getting it all the way across with NO black line.
Also whats the Wallpaper your using? Looks really nice together.

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EDIT: The weather is Beautiful Widgets and the skin is called "Tick"
Still can't figure out how to get the extension of the line down and how to pull the weather all to one side, I'm still getting it all the way across with NO black line.
Also whats the Wallpaper your using? Looks really nice together.
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I used Launcher pro (needs to be the pay version, free doesn't support resizing).
Add the weather widget.
Add Simi clock.
Position the weather widget where you want it to be
Hold on the Simi clock widget to activate launcher pro's resizing.
Drag the box down as far as you want.
The line should extend down as far as the box is drawn.

Mr.Obvious said:
Still can't figure out how to get the extension of the line down and how to pull the weather all to one side, I'm still getting it all the way across with NO black line.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850241
That teaches you how to resize it correctly step by step.

Thanks guys
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Anyone ever find the wall?

dgambler said:
Anyone ever find the wall?
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The wallpaper came with the revolution goodies that u can download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830410

icon crop question

so i wanted to change the icon of my sms app ( chompsms ) to a text icon
but when i load it on my phone its all cropped , how can i keep it the same size ?
if my question isnt clear :
i wanted this as a icon : http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5134/berichten.png
its dutch for messaging
when i load it into my phone i get this : http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2171/devicet.png
it are the red colors in center
i know its possible caus here some1 has it : http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nf2JQKV2t1I/TPo8zoB6v6I/AAAAAAAAAZY/_09zy5OoNcI/s1600/4-12+Screenshot.jpg
tnx for helping already

Use desktop visualizer. You can use an image as an icon and if you use lpp or adw you can resize it and have a stretched icon.
(I hope i'm not wrong, it's been a while i've used dv)
Sent from my HTC Desire

il test it right now!
will post edit when i got it
edit: stil got same problem when i use desktop visualizer
btw im using launcherpro plus
how can i stretch the icon ?

gkenny1991 said:
il test it right now!
will post edit when i got it
edit: stil got same problem when i use desktop visualizer
btw im using launcherpro plus
how can i stretch the icon ?
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I'm assuming you add it as a widget. If so, hold your finger on the widget, an orange box will come up and you can stretch the bottom right corner up to the desirable size.
Sent from my HTC Desire

it depends where you want to place your icon. if its in the dock area then I believe those icons are set at a 72x72. Some people, I myself, do a dock with the text on it and then blank out the other icons with a long press and pick "change shortcut" then pick the "X". thats a more simple way of doing it. with this way you have 480x85 to play around with opposed to 72x72.
but, if you're using it as a widget then I will do what "nikosrs4" said.
I hope this helps you out.

nikosrs4 said:
I'm assuming you add it as a widget. If so, hold your finger on the widget, an orange box will come up and you can stretch the bottom right corner up to the desirable size.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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thank you !! when i added it to my homescreen as a widget with desktop visualizer i could chose a 4x1 widget and that was what i needed ! ( i yust added application , not widget lol )
many thanks !
this forum rocks

after a few hours of playing this is the end result:
homescreen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
lockscreen
edit: words from homescreen are in dutch ^^

[Q] Need a great looking text clock widget!!!

I want a text clock widget that looks like the clock app in the CM 6.1.1 ROM. Does anybody know about a similar app? please help.

yaswanth.y.s said:
I want a text clock widget that looks like the clock app in the CM 6.1.1 ROM. Does anybody know about a similar app? please help.
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Minimalist text or tajm.

Get beautiful widgets, they have a lot of differnt clocks to choose from. It's on the market place.

I can think of two
mClock
and
Clockr

Minimalist text is great, so many options and it's not just a time widget.it's battery and date too...

Thanks all. I tried clockr and minimalistic text. I like the latter.

zervic said:
Minimalist text is great, so many options and it's not just a time widget.it's battery and date too...
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and Weather!

jbizz said:
and Weather!
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Ohshi I never realized that...but that requires using a custom layout and I haven't the slightest clue how to do that hence why I just use the pre-defined layouts let lol

Semi sorta how to on Minimalistic Text
Minimalistic Text:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Where it says Predefined layout, choose Custom and then click on Custom layout.
Once you're in the Custom layout, you can drag those boxes in the top down to the dumpster.
Now the 3 icons that are to the right of the layout on top are from top to bottom :
Add Type > Which shows at the Bottom (Date, Battery, Clock, Weather, Misc.)
Add Row > Allows you to add another row (example Top row Clock, Bottom row Date)
Delete Row > Allows you to delete a row.
So, whatever type you choose, there are a lot of options. You just drag those boxes up to the top of row.
In the 1st screenshot under Custom layout is Text Style, you can play with those to set the different text styles and at the bottom you can preview your Widget.
Hope this helps a little bit!

Guys..
Dont even bother with minimalistic text. I love SiMi Clock.

yaswanth.y.s said:
Guys..
Dont even bother with minimalistic text. I love SiMi Clock.
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minimalist text > simi clock.
it's all opinion my friend. but when minimalist text can do clock, date, weather, battery in any layout you want, it is far better than simi clock, again, in my opinion.

Weather & Toggle Widget, Weather Widget Forecast Addon is good one also..

Minimalist Text is very flexible.
Once you learn how to move around it, the options are endless.