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Description
Quick Links are okay, but you can not have a quicklink for everything. Or are you just conservative and want to have a launching tool on your PPC? WiMoRun enables you to run programs typing in their name or a keyword. You can start all executable applications within the whole device. With the T9 panel you can choose your apps even faster.
It runs on Windows Mobile > 6.0
If you have ideas to improve this app just let me know.
Features
- run programs by typing their names
- tag programs to get an alias i.e. calc will open favourite calculator
- autocomplete list in realtime
- application cache to boost speed
- T9 input panel for faster searching
- skinnable UI
History & Changelog
Code:
v0.7a (VGA only, Non VGA is WIP)
- crash problem after generating cache is resolved.
- added an application icon, thanks to Farmer Ted
v0.7 (VGA only, Non VGA is WIP)
- added support for skinning, custom skin tutorial soon
- changed autocomplete. you need to specify at least 2 chars for autocomplete
to work (for increasing speed)
v0.6
- added a T9 panel
v0.5a
- fixed a bug that caused tags not to work after adding support for every path
v0.5
- greatly increased startup speed using a cache
- users are now able to run any exe in any path of the filesystem
v0.4
- improved autocompletion with suggestion list
- added keyword/tag handling
- substituted buttons with softkey links
v0.2
- simple error handling if file not found
- larger controls for finger usage (still not nice looking)
- dropdown list of available programs
- autocompletion
v0.1
- basic functionality, run programs by typing their names
Not yet implemented
- a recently launched list
- support for command line options
- opening contacts
Installation and use
After installing cab choose Run from the Programs list.
Feedback
Feedback and reporting are desired, new feature requests, too.
I'd say it would be useful, especially if you save a list of recent applications, which is missing in 6.5. Dotfred's task manager has a run tool, and I use it all the time (it saves mru's).
I think with the Auto-Complete feature this app will be a time-saver, specially when you want to run or open something from Windows folder (you have scroll a long list to find what you want).
Thanks for your efforts!
Version 0.2 is online.
Improvements are a finger friendlier control-size and an autocomplete feature.
I like this app idea a lot.
Here are my suggestions:
- As you type, it presents a filtered list (filtering in real time) all the apps that fits the match as you type. Then you can just type the first few letters and select the app. Think of how Windows 7's start menu works. You start typing and it immediately gives you matches and gradually filters the list down as you type.
- A custom T-9 input panel, which can work with the above filtering feature as a more finger friendly alternative. It would work exactly as the dialer's numerical pad does to filter out your contacts by the letters associated with each number.
- Custom keywords for apps. Basically you can associate keywords with apps. So let's say you use Pocket Informant as you calendar app, but you just want to type 'calendar', you can associate it and it will launch it.
thx1200 said:
- A custom T-9 input panel, which can work with the above filtering feature as a more finger friendly alternative. It would work exactly as the dialer's numerical pad does to filter out your contacts by the letters associated with each number.
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Genius idea!!!
Thanks for fast update!
I try it now.
Great application, really useful! Looking forward to updates.
Great Idea, could better
Hi i like the idea,
Autocomplete in this form is nice but imho its not practical enough, i still have to know the exact name of the app.
Have a look at "lauchy"for the pc, when you type it lists all applications that have the letters in them you type, regardless of the position.
So if you type "expl" you would get a list with "explorer" and "file explorer".
Cheers Marco
Thanks for your first feedbacks.
I will try to improve autocomplete and give a list of programs to chose matching the criteria. I also like the idea to tag programs. A T9-like input panel will also be on my list.
Very good idea but not a new one. This is basically a launcher program. Everyone, check out ZLaunchy program, it has t9 keypad and runs programs, contacts, docs, etc. I have assigned it to a hard button.
ZLaunchies Description says it only uses the programs in the start menu. WiMoRun is designed especially for those programs you might not have in a quick link program. running docs, contacts or other stuff may be integrated, too here
This is off topic and I apologize for that.
the pictures in the first post have fingerkeyboard2 with wider keys than the default one. I have been searching and trying to understand how to install a fingerkeyboard skin with wider keys (the default fingerkeyboard2 are smaller than the stock HTC HD2 keys).
Again, I apologies for this off topic remark, but this is the first time I found someone that has an example of what I have been looking for in a long time... and I have searched the forum.
@davidshooki
Please use private message instead. if you write me your email I can give you the CAB I use
[End of Off Topic]
@topic
Version 0.4 is out now. I integrated an autocomplete list substituting the one line autocompletion. Buttons are now replaced with softkeys. The program is also able to save tags/keywords now. If you type in the keyword, the linked application is opened.
a T9 panel is not yet implemented, I think that needs a little time.
theq86 said:
ZLaunchies Description says it only uses the programs in the start menu. WiMoRun is designed especially for those programs you might not have in a quick link program. running docs, contacts or other stuff may be integrated, too here
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Yes you're right.
but zlaunchy has a variety of features which your app should have as well(search via t9, search in contacts etc.).
zlaunchy is a great model for for winmorun since it's so lookalike.
As I remembered there was a win mobile smartphone app that had a lot of functions.
looked for files, sms, programs, contacts, it even calculated a formula if you inserted numbers(ex. you inserted 2+2 and it returned 4 on the result list)
I lost that app when I changed to winmo pro since it was shipped only with that phone model.
It was called VOQ from the sierra wireless VOQ phone.
Version 0.5 posted.
Now all executable files are held in this list. It doesn't matter if it's in the Windows or Programs directory.
To avoid long startup times the program generates an application cache. It can be renewed out of the options menu.
have fun
edit:
just fixed a bug and promoted it to 0.5a
Update again
Version 0.6 features the heavily wanted T9 input addon
theq86 said:
Update again
Version 0.6 features the heavily wanted T9 input addon
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You are a ROCK STAR at getting these updates out quick. Add some skinning support and you got a finished 1.0 app here!
thx1200 said:
You are a ROCK STAR at getting these updates out quick. Add some skinning support and you got a finished 1.0 app here!
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thanks
version 0.7 is out now, but only for VGA. graphics scaling for lowres devices does not work the way I want it to. Maybe I'll find some nicer controlls, too.
custom skinning will be available in one of the next versions
Nice job! Here's an ico group, if you want it. It looks pretty good in the start menu (it's just hacked from shell32.dll).
Related
I'd like to announce my latest app, 3 months in the making: Avatar! Avatar is a photo dialer with the ultra-smooth scrolling and low memory footprint characteristics you love about iContact and iDialer.
Avatar is extremely easy to use:
Flick to scroll among your contacts. Contacts without pictures will not show up.
Tap an avatar to bring up details. This is where iContact integration kicks in: if iContact is installed, Avatar will use it. If not, it will bring up the standard contact manager.
Tap-and-hold on an avatar to call using that contact's "smart property": the one that shows up in the standard contact manager. "<m>" = mobile, "<w>" = work, "<h>" = home, etc.
That's it! Easy!
Avatar features:
low memory footprint - only around 100KB on VGA
Works on all screens: VGA, QVGA, WVGA, WQVGA, Square
AppToDate support
Ultra-smooth scrolling
Integrates with iContact and iDialer
Download from my website:
http://www.supware.net/Avatar/
Screenshot:
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WOW!
Works great on imate 9502 wm6.1!
Impressive, as always.
But, can we have a way to close the program?
However...
Fdc Task Manager show 0% cpu usage when minimized.
Am I wrong? Amazing if this is true
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I made Mortscript prg to toggle Avatat display on/off through HButton.
AT = ReadFile ("\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt")
If (AT = 1)
AT = 0
Minimize (Avatar)
WriteFile ( "\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt" , AT )
Exit
EndIf
Run ("Storage Card\Program Files\Avatar\Avatar.exe")
AT = 1
WriteFile ( "\Storage Card\My Todays\a.txt" , AT )
Exit
Just requires a folder named "My Todays" on the Storage Card, a simple text file in that folder named "a" containing either a "1" OR "0" to start.
Then create a shortcut to your windows start menu, then hook up with HButton.
How about the first contact icon (top left) and last icon in avatar to minimize?
Or a left to right swipe across screen to minimize?
This addition to the iContact/iDialer/GreenButton family is awesome!
nice work as always mate .
Excellent.
How about displaying a generic image/photo for contacts without custom pictures?
A.
tried to install on xperia x1a
unsuccesful. is there other files that need to be installed first.
thanks len
rampantdragon said:
unsuccesful. is there other files that need to be installed first.
thanks len
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Nope, it's a simple install.
Closing Avatar....
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
rojaa said:
Works great on imate 9502 wm6.1!
Impressive, as always.
But, can we have a way to close the program?
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Avatar
and just to add my feedback to Doug - another great piece of software, well done and another essential add-on to my HTC Touch HD (Blackstone).
Superb!
namwollem said:
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
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Nice tip, thanks.
thanks
namwollem said:
If you touch the top right corner of the screen it will exit the program. (It stays running in the background though).
If you want it to COMPLETELY close after you exit, point your registry editor to
HKCU/SOFTWARE/SUPWARE.NET/AVATAR/exitOnMinimize
and change the value from zero (0) to one (1).
Hope it helps!
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Thanks! I'm sure that'll be the answer
Its very, very good...
I'm thinking of using it instead of iContact even...
Atention that the link on http://www.supware.net/Avatar/ points to another thread.
Just a few thought, there could be some extra options to:
- See the default taskbar (easier to close)
- Close on action (I saw the registry tip and noticed they are both there, eheheh)
- Switch click methods (click to call, press to see info)
- See all contacts, the ones without photo would have the default avatar picture (some I just cant get a photo easily).
Thank you for another great work!
I tried it again, today, must have been my xperia, i rebooted it etc. Great app, I have been using while driving, lot easier and safer.
twolf said:
Its very, very good...
I'm thinking of using it instead of iContact even...
Atention that the link on http://www.supware.net/Avatar/ points to another thread.
Just a few thought, there could be some extra options to:
- See the default taskbar (easier to close)
- Close on action (I saw the registry tip and noticed they are both there, eheheh)
- Switch click methods (click to call, press to see info)
- See all contacts, the ones without photo would have the default avatar picture (some I just cant get a photo easily).
Thank you for another great work!
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Thanks for the feedback! (and everyone else too)
I fixed the link on my web site, thanks. For your #3, I originally had it switched, but I ended up accidentally calling people all the time. I think the way it is now is safer. For #4, I thought about that too, but my list would then look like mostly default avatars with a couple pictures every now and then. In that case, using a photo dialer is more annoying than just a text list of names like iContact. I thought perhaps if changing it to display a "category" instead of "all contacts" it would be better to display default avatars, but right now it can't display a single category. Maybe in the next version
I really love this app. Possible enhancement: being able set the contacts to match a category. This way if you want only a certain group you can set that, like an office setting and weekend setting.
andrewjb said:
I really love this app. Possible enhancement: being able set the contacts to match a category. This way if you want only a certain group you can set that, like an office setting and weekend setting.
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That's a good idea. I've been thinking how to best handle that, and how to integrate it with iContact.
Fantastic app.
On my Diamond some photo contacts appear distorced, would be nice an option to show the photos in the real proportions (cutting the top&bottom or left/right sides).
lob
great app! don't add default avatar images, the point is that only your "favourites" are showing up - the people you cared to add image for.
for that reason, it may make sense to add an extra button to the iContact app (on the bottom) which would open the Avatar! For me that would be more useful than the current iContact favourites, which is only a(n incomplete) category filter (without separation/scrolling by first letter, nor the option to chose a category different than the favoured...)
Thinking in this way - best solution would be that the favourites button is changed to open avatar button.
A little tool I wrote for WinMo 5 and up. Uses a custom built alphanumeric text cipher to secure just about any text-related operations you can think of. Enter a message in the interface, followed by a codeword, select 'sneak' or 'unsneak', and hit 'do it'. The app will then either securely encrypt the message, or decrypt it. Maybe good for those couples who both use WinMo
Tech note: Requires .NET CF 2.0 or later
EULA note: Use of this app is subject to an EULA located here. The basic points are:
- You CAN freely distribute this app in its original .cab file
- You CANNOT reverse engineer, decompile or modify this app in any way
- You CANNOT charge a fee to distribute this app
- This app is provided as-is, I don't accept any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused in any way by using this app, directly or indirectly
And just for you ROM chefs
- You CAN include this app in any ROMs you cook. (This part isn't written in the official EULA but take it from me here, include it in a ROM if you want )
You can also check out my blog at http://ltbrenton.wordpress.com
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NEW: An iPhone version has been released on the App Store for 99 cents - if you like the work I do here, feel free to purchase a copy on iTunes for either you or your friend... now your iPhone-using friends and colleagues can join in the fun too! Get it here at http://itunes.com/app/sneaktext
Edit: WOW this has been awesome! Got probably 100+ downloads on this within 2 days, so glad you seem to like it so much
If you want, feel free to post any success-stories or reviews in this thread, I wanna know how you guys are using it and what you think, whether I could improve it or what features I could add/remove... if you want of course
And again, totally optional, but this would be awesomely helpful if you could (my Wizard is really starting to perform its death-rattle now, battery's starting to screw up), please donate and help me on my way to a Touch HD so I can keep on writing apps for you guys, maybe even learn to cook and push a few ROMs out
YAEdit: Doesn't seem like I can embed a button that easy, so if anyone is interested in donating, PM me and I'll give you my paypal details
New version uploaded today (11/29/2009), same version number because it's a bugfix/minor change
Changes:
- Removed 'help' menu and replaced with 'edit' (about button is now in functions menu)
- Added 'edit' menu which enables you to copy from and paste to the 'message' field. You still need to type your key, but IMO that's good practice...keeps the keys memorabl
I changed the attachment in the first post to point to the latest version, so you can download it exactly the same
If you have any suggestions on what I could do to improve the app, let me know in this thread
LtBrenton said:
A little tool I wrote for WinMo 5 and up. Uses a custom built alphanumeric text cipher to secure just about any text-related operations you can think of. Enter a message in the interface, followed by a codeword, select 'sneak' or 'unsneak', and hit 'do it'. The app will then either securely encrypt the message, or decrypt it. Maybe good for those couples who both use WinMo
Tech note: Requires .NET CF 2.0 or later
EULA note: Use of this app is subject to an EULA located here. The basic points are:
- You CAN freely distribute this app in its original .cab file
- You CANNOT reverse engineer, decompile or modify this app in any way
- You CANNOT charge a fee to distribute this app
- This app is provided as-is, I don't accept any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused in any way by using this app, directly or indirectly
And just for you ROM chefs
- You CAN include this app in any ROMs you cook. (This part isn't written in the official EULA but take it from me here, include it in a ROM if you want )
You can also check out my blog at http://ltbrenton.wordpress.com
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LtBrenton, sorry for the dumb question but how do I sent the encrypted message via text. What is the procedure? do I copy and paste or is stored in a folder somewhere?
Hey, just copy and paste the resultant ciphertext into a new SMS. Remember the receiving party also needs to have a copy of the app and know your codeword they then paste it into the app and decode it
LtBrenton said:
Hey, just copy and paste the resultant ciphertext into a new SMS. Remember the receiving party also needs to have a copy of the app and know your codeword they then paste it into the app and decode it
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Thanks,
Well I've had nearly 40 downloads already just from here, so I wanna ask, how are you guys doing? Any comments on features, stuff I should add, change, or whatever? Drop them here, I'd love to hear your input
Also take a look at http://twickret.wordpress.com <- It's just a desktop edition right now, with an iPhone version imminent, but I'd like to see a show of hands for anyone who wants me to bash out a WinMo version of this for you guys to include in your ROMs Let me know what you think
here is the screenshot
the0ne said:
here is the screenshot
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thanks for that, I think it looks pretty sweet in green
WOW this has been awesome! Got probably 100+ downloads on this within 2 days, so glad you seem to like it so much
If you want, feel free to post any success-stories or reviews in this thread, I wanna know how you guys are using it and what you think, whether I could improve it or what features I could add/remove... if you want of course
Great app!
Is there a way to implement copy/paste withing the app, by tapping & holding? On my touch pro i need to use the keyboard to ctrl+c/v to copy/paste the text, but on my HD I can't copy paste text at all.
Other than that great work!
hey, on the HD for now you'll need to use the windows SIP ctrl+c/ctrl+v. I wasn't aware the tap/hold menu didn't work. I'll get this fixed in the next release as soon as my ISP stops dicking around with the 3G node...mobile lines suck when they're your main link
Update, it's fixed and the binary's been built. Unfortunately got no way to upload it for now but it's coming VERY soon
Changes:
- Removed 'help' menu and replaced with 'edit' (about button is now in functions menu)
- Added 'edit' menu which enables you to copy from and paste to the 'message' field. You still need to type your key, but IMO that's good practice...keeps the keys memorable
OK, fixed version is now downloadable from the first post in this thread Have fun
Out of interest, would anybody be interested in a "Secure-XDA" ROM consisting of a pile of crypto tools bundled? I was thinking of something like the following:
- sneakText installed by default
- Notes replaced by encrypted version
- Lockscreen replaced with a PIN/password prompt, which can have configurable 'consequences' for bad entries (such as forensic-wipe of certain files, SMS alert to configurable number, or in an extreme case, forensic wipe -> hard-reset)
- Built-in support for file/email encryption with PGP or similar
- other similar features
- Cool 'secret agent' theme
Any thoughts?
i will try and get a video of the app this weekend ..
Sweet, thanks for that man Looking forward to it
LtBrenton said:
Out of interest, would anybody be interested in a "Secure-XDA" ROM consisting of a pile of crypto tools bundled? I was thinking of something like the following:
- sneakText installed by default
- Notes replaced by encrypted version
- Lockscreen replaced with a PIN/password prompt, which can have configurable 'consequences' for bad entries (such as forensic-wipe of certain files, SMS alert to configurable number, or in an extreme case, forensic wipe -> hard-reset)
- Built-in support for file/email encryption with PGP or similar
- other similar features
- Cool 'secret agent' theme
Any thoughts?
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That would be great!
Just an update for any of you on the 'dark side' - a Windows .NET version and an iPhone version of one of my other crypto apps is available now for download on my other blog, http://twickret.wordpress.com - shout out if you want to see a WinMo version
Just bumping this to say sneaktext is available now for iPhone as well - so if you know anybody on the Apple side of the fence they can now receive your encrypted messages: check out the post on the blog
Direct link to post:
http://ltbrenton.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/sneaktext-iphone-version-now-available-for-download/
App Store link:
http://itunes.com/app/sneaktext
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The SSL issue some of you faced lately is fixed in v0.2.7, please try and give feedback. Thanks.
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Late Reader is a Windows Mobile application for reading your Read It Later lists. Actually this application does (or aims) more than just reading your list. You can search, sort your list, download pages for offline reading. Share your list items with others. And more.
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Below you can find the change log.
Late Reader v0.2.7
- FIXED SSL issue
- improved graphics thanks to drast-x
- no more fullscreen
- some more fixes
Late Reader v0.2.0
- [FIXED] SIP auto activate/deactivate when focus enters/exits text boxes
- [FIXED] Storage Card is not always detected correctly, especially when you have mapped network folders
- Item Title/Tags editing
- Application Settings UI
- Show progress info during syncing
- Archieve
- Day and night color shemes for Currently Reading view
- Reading bg color/fgcolor selection
- Kinetic scrolling in reading list
- Full screen option in Currently Reading view
- Statusbar for displaying number of items ec. in the list
- Touch based page up/page down style navigation as an option (suggested by sirhc7)
- D-Pad support in Currently Reading view
- Summary info about Reading List on the main screen
- Download all page texts as an option
- Much faster filter/sort
Late Reader v0.1.0
- C# API wrapper for RIL web based API
- Login
- Signup
- Reading List UI
- Page Text rendering (I am doing this from scratch as the .NET WebBrowser component seems to be unusable for me)
- Currently Reading (Remembers what you were reading last time)
- Syncing with the RIL server
- Storing the list and Page Texts for offline viewing
- favicon image display in reading list
- Mark as Read/Unread functionality in the reading list
- Search in reading list
- Sorting in reading list
- Kinetic scrolling in Page Text display
- Currently reading context menu
-fontsize: tiny, small, normal, large, huge
-show more/less (depending on the current mode),
-show full in browser
-update pagetext (download again) - Threaded syncing
- Use of codepages in Currently Reading view
- Get only list as an option
-Show whether pagetext is available with an icon
-Let the user mark items for downloading with the next sync
-By default do not download READ item page text
-Make this an option - [FIXED]reading list does not update after a sync (at least the sorting is not applied)
- [FIXED]currently reading mode (less/more) is not stored
- [FIXED]When no text is available in Currently Reading Panel a message indicating less mode is shown, but sometimes the same thing happens in more mode as well
- [FIXED]Better rendering of PRE/CODE tags
- [FIXED]Every form is displayed as a separate app in task managers, we should have only one item instead
- [FIXED]Some items are displayed twice in All view (maybe read items?)
- [FIXED]max mode of main form is sometimes hindered with the title bar (especially after a long running sync operation)
Planned Features
- Better UI
- Better rendering (more html tag support) in the Page Text display
- Pinch zooming in the reading list and Page Text display
- Image download/display option in the Page Text display
- Better Application icon
- Share (twitter, facebook, email)
- ! Paging in currently reading (better memory management)
- Currently reading context menu - share (twitter, facebook, email)
- Shake based URL add (with a translucent form with two buttons: "Read It Later" and "Open Late Reader")
-for Opera 10
-for other browsers later - Tags Chooser (like in blog page tags)
- Better rendering of long words (words longer than a line should be splitted)
- Page transition effects (from main form to reading list, reading list to currently reading)
- check connection state and open upon user approval during
-sync
-open in external browser
-share via email,facebook,twitter
-update pagetext - Rotate/auto rotate
- Reading list button animation (Button down effect)
- Store currently reading scrollposition
- Performance improvement
-Optimize justified text rendering
-Decrease memory usage (easily reaches 5-6 MB currently) - Handle "Login Needed" response type for page text downloading
- Handle "Next Page" in a response to pagetext downloading
-Add option to download next page as well
-Add option to select max number of next pages to follow (depth of download)
-Display next page following the normal text page in the "Currently Reading" view - Option to delete pagetexts of read pages
- Faster "mark for download" with a switch control (suggested by spyrale)
- D-Pad support (I did not add this from the beginning because I do not have a device with a D-PAD, only HD2 and HD)
- rendering non-text elements, at least the simple tables, small figures (suggested by leoparis)
- dictionary integration (suggested by leoparis)
- AppToDate support (suggested by sirhc7)
- copy text to clipboard (suggested by sirhc7)
- highlight text (suggested by sirhc7)
- add note to selected text (suggested by sirhc7)
- configurable gesture based actions
- configurable page region tap actions (suggested by sirhc7)
- option to select from one of the installed browser apps, when using "open in external browser" (suggested by spyrale)
Bugs/Annoyances?
- error messages generated by RILAPI are not displayed at all (maybe not generated correctly?)
- favicon is not correctly drawn (transparency issue)
- <LINK> tag defined favicons are not currently downloaded
- password entry is not masked (with asterisk)
Credits
First of all thanks to xda-developers forum user zefiltrin (hugocbp) for the idea (see his thread), also thanks to other members on that thread for their comments
LateReader uses Sense SDK, and I must admit that this wonderful library freed me from hundreds of lines of custom drawing code.
I used Majestic12 HTML parser for parsing page texts
Finally I must thank to the makers of Read It Later
License
This application is provided freely, but it is not open source software. You can use the software freely. Decompiling is not permitted.
I might do this open source, but at least it is closed source now. So please respect this and do not decompile it.
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Getting Null Reference Exception. Could not add anything to the list as the add button is grayed out.
Error and phone details are attached..
Thanks for the very fast response.
Currently Add function is not available. You can use the Read It Later web browser plugins for adding items to your list. Actually this would be the typical usage scenario: Add from a browser, then sync to your WM device. But I will also try to make adding on the device as usable as possible (shake based Opera integration, etc.)
I will investigate your problem tomorrow as it is the middle of the night here (04:38 AM ), and I need to have some sleep before I go to work
In the meantime, can you provide answers to the following questions in order to make the analysis easier:
- which device are you using?
- which version of the .NET CF are you using (3.5+ is a requirement, I should add this to the first post I guess)
- do you have a storage card installed?
By the way, I tested the app with a HD2 and a HD, and it works without a problem.
this sounds great..
Works very nice at this stage.
finally you made it thanks a lot, will test later
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played a little, only one word: AWESOME. i have only one request that you have not planned, perhaps: a checkbox (or a switch) to mark for download it will be faster then long tapping on the item thanks vizier, you are a master!
spyrale said:
finally you made it thanks a lot, will test later
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played a little, only one word: AWESOME. i have only one request that you have not planned, perhaps: a checkbox (or a switch) to mark for download it will be faster then long tapping on the item thanks vizier, you are a master!
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It was not very easy to allocate time for this project most of the time, but yes finally we have something to start with. Thank you for your support.
Also I think your suggestion can improve the usability of LateReader, I will add marking for download with a switch to the list of planned items.
This is good stuff.....more people need to see this.
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- which version of the .NET CF are you using (3.5+ is a requirement, I should add this to the first post I guess)
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What is .NET CF 3.5+ ??? I never heard of this Plus-Version and I could not find it in the internet. I have installed .NET CF 3.5 (without +) and up to now it seems to work on my Omnia Pro. Great app !!! Looking forward to the next version.
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What is .NET CF 3.5+ ??? I never heard of this Plus-Version and I could not find it in the internet. I have installed .NET CF 3.5 (without +) and up to now it seems to work on my Omnia Pro. Could app !!! Looking forward to the next version.
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3.5+ means 3.5 or newer
I am glad it worked for you after installing CF 3.5.
It is really nice to see how my unpretencious topic really became an app.
I had some personal problems lately and couldn't give my feedback or thank your, but Thank you!
This is an awesome app that was missing for WM and it really helped me A LOT.
Wow. thanks a lot. have been looking for a Read It later application for windows mobile.
Just curious, is there any way to mark all the "readings" for offline reading, so that they would be downloaded when sync. Or do i have to click on every one of them slowly? Thanks!
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Wow. thanks a lot. have been looking for a Read It later application for windows mobile.
Just curious, is there any way to mark all the "readings" for offline reading, so that they would be downloaded when sync. Or do i have to click on every one of them slowly? Thanks!
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Actually in the previous release (I posted on another thread) the default sync behaviour was to download all items. However, this caused problems with people having huge lists with hundreds of items. So I decided to make this an option, and the default behaviour is to download only marked items.
You see, downloading all of the items is an option. But the problem is we will have the "Options" user interface in the next release.
If you want to try this option with the current version, actually it is possible. Just do the following:
1. Close LateReader applcation
2. open \Storage Card\Program Files\LateReader\Data\Latereader.xml file with an editor (PHM Notepad or MADE should do this easily)
3. Scroll to the end of file. There you will see a line like this:
Code:
<IsDownloadAllUnreadPageTextDuringSync>false</IsDownloadAllUnreadPageTextDuringSync>
4. Change false to true, thats all
I hope this helps. If you screw up anything, just delete all the files under Data folder and restart the application.
As I said before, in the next release (which will be in a few days I hope) we will have the settings/options UI.
Thank you for your comments.
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It is really nice to see how my unpretencious topic really became an app.
I had some personal problems lately and couldn't give my feedback or thank your, but Thank you!
This is an awesome app that was missing for WM and it really helped me A LOT.
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Hey man,
it is very nice to hear from you. I was thinking that you did not like the application at all, and that would be the reason why you become silent all of a sudden.
Anyway, I hope you settled your personal problems.
What about the applications performance with your huge list, would you share your experiences please.
If you did not start that thread I would not even know that there is something called Read It Later. Thanks again.
thx a lot, it's working well on my HD2.
Hi Vizier,
first of all thanks a lot for this perfect app.
Everything works fine on my Touch Pro2 (WM 6.1) except the sync of a deleted item from the reading list.
Example: An item has been added to the reading list on the PC. Than it has been read on the PocketPC and moved to the list "Read". After a sync it has been deleted on the PC. Sync again and...: It is still in the list "Read" on the PocketPC. Sync again, no changes. The item is not back on the PC, but still exists on the PocketPC.
How can I delete it from the PocketPC.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Best regards,
Klaus
Scrolling pages
Hi Vizier,
Thanks so much for this app - just what I've been hoping for! One request: is there some way to add navigation one screen page at a time by either touching the screen (as in mobipocket, Vade Mecum) - possibly touch bottom half for page-down and upper half for page-up, or via the volume buttons? Kinetic scrolling is imprecise and not very fluid on my HD.
But the app is great - looking forward to the next release (and the Options button)!
Thanks again!
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Hi Vizier,
Thanks so much for this app - just what I've been hoping for! One request: is there some way to add navigation one screen page at a time by either touching the screen (as in mobipocket, Vade Mecum) - possibly touch bottom half for page-down and upper half for page-up, or via the volume buttons? Kinetic scrolling is imprecise and not very fluid on my HD.
But the app is great - looking forward to the next release (and the Options button)!
Thanks again!
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Yes, for some reason (unknown to me at the moment) kinetic scrolling in the Currently Reading screen does not work at all on the HD. I do not think it is a memory or CPU issue, may be something related to the WM version. Are you using 6.1 or 6.5?
Anyway I am investigating this issue, but no luck so far.
I will add page up/page down style navigation as an option. I will update the first post with this. Thanks.
I have created a simple shopping list application with HTC Sense Interface Style.
It's the first application I post in xda-developers.
All suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks:
Thank you very much eboelzner shared his Sense Interface SDK.
This application is built upon Sense Interface SDK.
Thank you very much the AlphaMobileControls at CodePlex.
Thank you very much stickfigure design the application icon.
Changelog:
v1.0 - 08-Aug-2010
* Initial Release
v1.1 - 21-Aug-2010
* [Bugfix] Context Menu doesn't Popup when the list go long
* [Feature] Delete All Items Function
* [Feature] Delete Completed Items Function
* [Feature] About Form
v1.2 - 11-Sep-2010
* [Feature] Product Master List
* [Feature] Pick Shopping Item from Product Master
* [Request] Keeps data file when updating program
* [Request] Determine if Prerequisites installed during Program Startup
v1.3 - 17-Sep-2010
* [Bugfix] Exception w/ message [ShoppingItem,UK_ShoppingItem_SortOrder]
* [Feature] Shops Master List
* [To Do] Include HTC fonts for Non-HTC devices
v1.3a - 20-Sep-2010
* [Bugfix] Exception w/ message [Index Name = UK_ProductGroup_GroupName,Column = GroupName]
v1.4 - 24-Sep-2010
* [Feature] View Options - Checked items
* [Feature] View Options - Sorting
* [Feature] View Options - Grouping
v1.5 - 02-Jan-2011
* [To Do] Change Application Icon
Prerequisite:
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5 - Diagnostics Messages
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2 for WM
Downloads:
v1.0 - MobileShoppingList.v1.0.cab
v1.1 - MobileShoppingList.v1.1.cab
v1.2 - MobileShoppingList.v1.2.cab
v1.3 - MobileShoppingList.v1.3.cab
v1.3a - MobileShoppingList.v1.3a.cab
v1.4 - MobileShoppingList.v1.4.cab
v1.5 - MobileShoppingList.v1.5.cab
Screenshots:
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"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",
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Screen Shots
Hi, is it possible for you to post some screen shots?
It is actually a very straightforward application in the sense style. First line is an edit field where you type in your list item and press on a button to add the item to your list.
Once an item is on the list you have a check box. If you check the box, presumably you have purchased the item.
There are three filters. One to display all items, one to display items that are checked and one to display items that have not been checked.
SQL CE Compact 3.5 SP2 attached.
Best regards,
-boggsie
Screenshots
I think, need an option to clear all list.
PS Sometimes, if list is long, long tap menu don't work
PPS Dont know what i ve done, but now i have message "Cant add item to database" ))
Thanks boggsie posting the SQL Compact cab file.
Because I wonder whether I can distribute MS software in a forums, I didn't post the attachement. Once I have privilege to post external link, I will add link to download SQL Compact in the first post.
Thanks sergiorus testing my application and the screenshots.
For the errors you found, would you mind please send me the log file "MobileShoppingList.log" which inside the application folder to me for investigation.
Bugs
1. Sometimes, if list is long, long tap menu don't work
--> I can reproduce this issue, bug fixed.
2. Dont know what i ve done, but now i have message "Cant add item to database"
--> Cannot reproduce, may require the log file for investigation.
Requests
1. I think, need an option to clear all list.
--> Clarification required. Do you mean delete all items? or Uncheck all checked items?
As a new user, how can I quote the reply message?
How can I become a user without such restrictions?
joeylicc said:
2. Dont know what i ve done, but now i have message "Cant add item to database"
--> Cannot reproduce, may require the log file for investigation.
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I think, problem was because i didnt restarted device after installing Microsoft SQL Server. Now also cannot reproduce this bug. Log attached
joeylicc said:
Requests
1. I think, need an option to clear all list.
--> Clarification required. Do you mean delete all items? or Uncheck all checked items?
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I meant "Delete all items" option
Mobile Shopping List v1.1 Released
Mobile Shopping List v1.1 Released
* [Bugfix] Context Menu doesn't Popup when the list go long
* [Feature] Delete All Items Function
* [Feature] Delete Completed Items Function
* [Feature] About Form
All suggestions are welcomed.
cool App man!
strange, but app doesn't start on my htc mega (qvga)
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strange, but app doesn't start on my htc mega (qvga)
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Have you installed the prerequisite SQL Compact 3.5? (Download link posted in #1)
There should be a log file inside the application directory which records errors occurred.
If you don't mind, you can send the log file to me (Private message) for investigation.
94 downloads for v1.1 program. Any feedback for me to evolve the program to 1.2?
Thanks
joeylicc said:
94 downloads for v1.1 program. Any feedback for me to evolve the program to 1.2?
Thanks
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Hi,
App looks good but the installation stopped me in my tracks.
I downloaded the SQL Compact 3.5 as linked in the first post, but all it did was install a load of files and folders to my Program Files folder on my laptop. It didn't install anything to my Topaz, and there didn't seem to be anything obvious to choose from in the Program Files folder. After copying the cab for the main app across, it obviously wouldn't run (I assume because the SQL thing didn't get installed).
I'm not the biggest noob around here (at least I hope not), but I found the installation too difficult. Would it be possible for the app to check for prerequisites on first run, and ideally download the necessary cabs? Or could you provide a download link here to a CAB for the prerequisite? As opposed to a 22mb MSI file that doesn't even create a Start Menu entry!
Would still like to try it if I can get it working ;-)
wheresmybeaver said:
Hi,
App looks good but the installation stopped me in my tracks.
I downloaded the SQL Compact 3.5 as linked in the first post, but all it did was install a load of files and folders to my Program Files folder on my laptop. It didn't install anything to my Topaz, and there didn't seem to be anything obvious to choose from in the Program Files folder. After copying the cab for the main app across, it obviously wouldn't run (I assume because the SQL thing didn't get installed).
I'm not the biggest noob around here (at least I hope not), but I found the installation too difficult. Would it be possible for the app to check for prerequisites on first run, and ideally download the necessary cabs? Or could you provide a download link here to a CAB for the prerequisite? As opposed to a 22mb MSI file that doesn't even create a Start Menu entry!
Would still like to try it if I can get it working ;-)
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Thank you for your feedback.
I attached the SQL Server Compact Edition SP2 cab file in the attachment section and changed the prerequisite download link to download the attachment.
Welcome to try the application again.
Thanks, works now after installing the prerequisite.
Performs as expected, no bugs or anything that I've noticed. Compared to the other shopping list-type apps that I've tried it's pretty good; it's nice and simple. I suppose if you wanted to develop it further you could have multiple lists (eg Groceries, Pharmacy, etc). But from my point of view it would be important that you can still just load up the app and start adding items straight away.
Is there any way that the startup time of the app can be improved, or is that just down to the SQL and the platform? At the moment it takes a bit longer to startup on my Topaz than it's nearest competitor (Winmo's built-in Notes). Perhaps an option in the Menu to minimise, as opposed to exit? so that it's still running in the background and it can be picked from the task manager? This way it encourages users to leave it running in the background so that startup is quicker.
Anyway really like the app, thanks a mill!
Hi, does it has autosort function of items (items I have bought go down of list)
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Hi, does it has autosort function of items (items I have bought go down of list)
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No such function at the moment.
I will add this feature to the wishlist and develop this in v1.2.
feature wish: A "masterlist" where you can store all your favorite products would be nice so that you don't have to write the same again and again to have a new shopping list.
Just go into your product list and tap your needed products and you have the shopping list finished.
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Thanks, works now after installing the prerequisite.
Performs as expected, no bugs or anything that I've noticed. Compared to the other shopping list-type apps that I've tried it's pretty good; it's nice and simple. I suppose if you wanted to develop it further you could have multiple lists (eg Groceries, Pharmacy, etc). But from my point of view it would be important that you can still just load up the app and start adding items straight away.
Is there any way that the startup time of the app can be improved, or is that just down to the SQL and the platform? At the moment it takes a bit longer to startup on my Topaz than it's nearest competitor (Winmo's built-in Notes). Perhaps an option in the Menu to minimise, as opposed to exit? so that it's still running in the background and it can be picked from the task manager? This way it encourages users to leave it running in the background so that startup is quicker.
Anyway really like the app, thanks a mill!
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wheresmybeaver, Thank you for your feedback.
I considered your suggestions,
1. Multiple shopping lists (eg Groceries, Pharmacy, etc) --> I will develop a Shop Master List function to allow user to group shopping items by different shops.
2. I will try to improve the startup time of the program.
3. Funtion to minimize the program --> Actually if you tap on the X/OK button at the upper right corner, the program should be minimized. It's one of the WM default feature.
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Hello, I'm glad to announce my next free application for WP7, the SilverDict.
SilverDict is a offline dictionary application, compatible with famous StarDict program by dictionaries format. Application is very fast, simple and reliable. You don't need to switch languages, SilverDict is using all installed and enabled dictionaries to search the words.
On the first run, application will offer you to download and install dictionaries from online repository (based on free XDXF dictionary collection http://sourceforge.net/projects/xdxf/files/ ) or your own dictionaries from cloud stores (SkyDrive or DropBox).
Dictionary file archive for download and install should be:
in StarDict format (i.e. have *.idx, *.ifo, *.dict.dz or *.dict, optional *.syn files; also optional resource (images) directory;
dictionary archive should be zipped (has *.zip extension) or in Unix-style compressed tarball format .tar.bz2 in one file. For *.zip archive you may try to archive more then one dictionary;
Of course, for downloading dictionaries you should have your Internet connection enabled (for download only, SilverDict does not required Internet connection)
Please, be patient: dictionary installation requires some time (depending from dictionary size).
I don't recommend you to install too many dictionaries; BTW, SilverDict can display up to 8 dictionaries simultaneously.
I'll be glad to hear your impressions, suggestions and feature requests here! Happy searching!
SilverDict: store link
SilveDict+ (no ads): store link
version 1.8: fixed bugs; added SD card support (WP8 only);
Please note: zip archive extension (.zip) is reserved for system; you should change '.zip' extension to the '.zip.dic' first.
version 1.7: fixed various bugs; improved stability; added ""Rate My App"" control.
version 1.6: added Live tiles support; now you may pin article to the start screen; Windows Phone 8 support; added ""silverdict"" protocol for WP8; third-party developers now can use 'SilverDict' as an add-on dictionary; fixed various bugs.
version 1.5: custom color themes, independent from the system theme; "Favorites" tab (please enable in the "settings"); ability to swap languages in "Dictionary manager" by flick gesture; fixed various bugs, improved overall application stability;
version 1.4: added input box with history; fixed various bugs;
version 1.3: improved umlaut diacritic support; improved dictionaries order handling; fixed various bugs;
version 1.2: fixed online repository access
version 1.1: fixed bugs with DropBox login, and saving input text
version 1.0: initial release
By far, Silverdict is the best looking dict app I've tried, WP7 or Android. The design is clean, polished and intuitive.
The "tab" design is a very useful idea (2nd picture OP). I usually use 3 portuguese dicts on Fora Dictionary (Android app). When I begin to write a word on it, various suggestions appear (of all 3 dicts). In Silverdict it's a little bit different, it's more individualized: you write a word on textbox and the results aren't displayed all together, but in each dict's tab. It seemed to me as a flaw at first, but now I really like your design option sensboston.
EDIT: after playing a little bit more with SilverDict, I find to feel that it would be more intituitive if when I tap a word all dicts display it's meaning. As it is now, each time I select a tab I have to tap on the word to display it's meaning, even if I have tapped it before.
Fora Dictionary has a start scanner function. When activated, if you copy a word on browser or an e-book reader app, it automaticly opens dict app and displays the word's meaning. It's a superb feature, but due to WP7 limitations it will probably be hard to achieve. Besides, WP7 e-book readers I've tried don't have the option to copy a word (can't understand why).
EDIT: with Freda e-book reader, with a 2-step procedure, it's possible to copy a word. Start scanner would be a nice implementation in Silverdict, if possible of course.
Skyfire works great, but I'm having an issue with dropbox. I added my account and it opened dropbox page on browser. Due to "not having jave script" my folders weren't displayed.
Thanks for your review and comments!
As for design: I never tried Fora Dictionary but a long time customer of the ABBYY Lingvo dictionary (IMHO, the best dictionary profuct for Windows). SilverDict is copying Lingvo's UI: you have a list of found words (with variants) and you have to click word to display explanation. I thought, dictionary separation by tabs will be more intuitive to end-user; but I can try to implement tab-less, merged list.
As for DropBox: it's a strange. I've switched app to production state (it takes some time) at DropBox devs site, but it still works fine for me: on my Focus or on emulator. Tomorrow I'll try (at work) on the other different handsets. Will be good if someone else can test that functionality too.
sensboston said:
I thought, dictionary separation by tabs will be more intuitive to end-user; but I can try to implement tab-less, merged list.
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Silverdict works great the way it is so don't get into to much work. It was just a remark I made and it's nice to have an app with a different approach. To be honest, each time I use it, the more I like how it works.
Just a small remark: on settings, there's an option to enable/disable save last input, but it doesn't seem to work. I have it disabled, but each time I start Silverdict the last word I typed remains on search box.
And about "detect copied word" function, is it possible to implement?
Yeah, I already figured out this bug. I'll fix it in the next release.
As for your request: unfortunately it's not possible because of Microsoft limitations http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms589129(v=VS.96).aspx
I don't understand why, truly... Seems like they are too scared because of xda whitehats hacks and don't have enough facilities for proper testing
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As for your request: unfortunately it's not possible because of Microsoft limitations http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms589129(v=VS.96).aspx
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Unfortunately, I expected that... bah!
Looks very promising. I'll definitely give it a try once it hits the marketplace.
Just forgot to ask: if you have free dictionaries (under free license or without licences) that isn't in the repository, and you want to share 'em with others, please let me know.
[UPDATE] new version (1.1) of SilverDict uploaded, two significant bugs, with DropBox and cleaning input box are fixed . Big thanks to myself11 for testing!
Has Silverdict been already approved on Marketplace? Can't find it yet.
There sould be an Android version Now when I go back to ICS, dict apps seem ugly and less pratical.
Today MS approved ver 1.2 (with latest bugfixes), should be available in 12+ hours.
It's online!
Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
wpxbox said:
Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
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Yes, sure! For SkyDrive access I'm using standard Microsoft component from Live SDK (you can find my working example source here, on xda). For the DropBox I've used DropNet, https://github.com/dkarzon/DropNet.
P.S. I mean this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529197
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Can you explain a bit about Skydrive and dropbox Integration ? What is that being used for ?
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It's for the user to be able to add his own stardict dictionaries to Silverdict. If you have none or simply are happy with those available online, there's no need to sync with Skydrive or Dropbox. In my case, it's very useful since I have gathered stardict dictionaries that are not available online.
He-he, I recognized this question as a developer's question Yep, myself11 is absolutely right: using cloud storage you can easily install your own dictionaries.
Technically there are lot of various dictionaries, available on internet; most of 'em can be converted to StarDict format (I don't have enough time to collect 'em all!) Another issue is a right owners... So, SilverDict just provide flexibility.
i would prefer a table containing the string and the translation. just like LEO-dictionary. but the offline support & diversity of dictonarys are quite good!
roqstr, SilverDict is a dictionary, not a translator. Offline sentences translation is a very complex task and can't be easy done on the handset (it's requires a huge database - for example, how Google's translations works). By the way, what LEO-dictionary you are talking about? Just checked Android app called "LEO dictionary" - it's works the same way as a SilverDict but online only and without SilverDict's advantages.
That app is just great. Thanks.
I have recognized searching for special charaters as the first one in the word does not deliver a result, e.g. Öl, árbol ...
Am I missing something?
Thanks ...