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max_wedge
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Posted: 2008-01-10 01:48
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On 2008-01-10 01:38:40, DeKosta wrote:
Nice guide Max, really easy!

Theres just two things i really like to get answers to.
First, im using XS++ v3.1 (Darwin) and when i upload camdrivers i dont choose breakSX or customization or create a folder within XS++ -
i just connect my phone with XS and choose FSX -> Start FSX and browse to the location and then drag files into the folder.

- Can i do the same for the menu files?

And the final question is, i have a swedish K800i with Vodafone operator, no special brand just a clean phone.
If i like to go back to normal menus i just upload a original "menu.ml" right? Does it matter where i got the menu.ml -
i mean that person who uploaded that file on the internet that i downloaded maybe has a different K800i.. do you understand what i mean?

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the menu.ml might be a little different, but should still work fine. There are not great differences.

regarding the upload via xs++, my guide is a bit old now and relevant to XSS++ version 2. You should use the guide on se-nse.net for xs++ version 3.

Other than that the menu modding guide is still 100% acurate
DeKosta
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Posted: 2008-01-10 06:10
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the menu.ml might be a little different, but should still work fine. There are not great differences.

regarding the upload via xs++, my guide is a bit old now and relevant to XSS++ version 2. You should use the guide on se-nse.net for xs++ version 3.

Other than that the menu modding guide is still 100% acurate

I succeded to get my original menu.ml from my phone by using this guide:
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?showtopic=17170&st=0

And then i tried "Spinnin K800" menu, looks really nice!
Will try out some more mods later today, thanks for the guide again!
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max_wedge
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Posted: 2008-01-10 06:36
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you can also use this method to backup files (actually I think it links to the same thread at se-nse)
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=154874&start=0
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Posted: 2008-01-10 13:19
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hey max when I open the link where I can find the usb drivers the page sais
file not found can you give me another link with those usb drivers
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Posted: 2008-01-10 13:37
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look for it here: http://www.4shared.com/accoun[....]iver.html?sId=Ew1MTKooOYUPCiX2
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DeKosta
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Posted: 2008-01-11 00:16
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Had a question about fonts but i found the answer.

Now i have a question about layout.xml (k800i), what in that file do i have to edit to get rid of the scrollbar?
And what lines to edit for smaller fontsize?
(I read somewhere that you change the value of every = "
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decay_zeit
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Posted: 2008-01-14 22:35
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hi there eveybody...

well i've almost finished customizing my menu...here it is,



ofcourse the icons are not by me,they are from around the internet.but there are other cool stuff such as Application menu(desktop element 10) and InternetServices menu(desktop element 2) . umm,for example i've puted PlayNow,OperaMini,RSS reader,Emails,etc. under the InternetServices Menu in a 3x3 menu

only a little work is left,i have a question.max_wedge buddy????

which part of the menu.ml file determines the pre-selected icon when you enter a menu?????? i mean for example when you enter main manu,the Messaging icon is highlighted,which line does this????????


thanks

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Posted: 2008-01-20 02:33
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@slayerette here it is
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max_wedge
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Posted: 2008-01-23 14:07
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On 2008-01-14 22:35:37, decay_zeit wrote:

only a little work is left,i have a question.max_wedge buddy????

which part of the menu.ml file determines the pre-selected icon when you enter a menu?????? i mean for example when you enter main manu,the Messaging icon is highlighted,which line does this????????


Code:

<mml ver="1.0">
<menu id="Wilma_Generic_Id">
<element id="MainMenu">
<menu id="MainMenu">
<accelerator>MapToKeypad</accelerator>
<highlight>2</highlight>


it's the "highlight" tag. the number includes "0", so for example the first menu item is 0, the second 1, the third 2 etc. So you just use the number for the menu item you want to be highlighted when opening the main menu.

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9876789
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Posted: 2008-01-29 19:08
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First of all, nice to meet you all, i'm new to menu modding, and i have a problem regarding displaying icon in the menu... ok here's my problem :

<menu id="Samantha_Generic_Id">
<element id="MainMenu">
<menu id="MainMenu" layout="DesktopTopMenuGFX2">&gt;
<accelerator>MapToKeypad</accelerator>
<highlight>4</highlight>

<!-- Desktop Element 1-->
<element id="MainMenu">
<label type="name" textid="MENU_MEDIAPLAYER_TXT" />
<menu id="MainMenu" layout="DesktopTopMenuGFX2">&gt;
<icon pos="unselected" source="file">icon1_unselected.png</icon>
<icon pos="selected" source="file">icon1_selected.png</icon>
<accelerator>MapToKeypad</accelerator>
<highlight>0</highlight>
<!-- Desktop Element 1-->
<element id="FMRadio">
<label type="name" textid="FMR_FM_RADIO_TXT" />
<icon pos="unselected" source="file">icon1_unselected.png</icon>
<icon pos="selected" source="file">icon1_selected.png</icon>
<link type="internal" />
</element>
<!-- Desktop Element 2 -->
<element lock="icons" id="MediaPlayer">
<label type="name" textid="MENU_MEDIAPLAYER_TXT" />
<icon pos="unselected" source="file">icon6_unselected.png</icon>
<icon pos="selected" source="file">icon6_selected.png</icon>
<link type="internal" />
</element>
</menu>
</element>

<!-- Desktop Element 2-->
<element id="Games">
<label type="name" textid="DB_GAMES_TXT" />
<icon pos="unselected" source="file">icon2_unselected.png</icon>
<icon pos="selected" source="file">icon2_selected.png</icon>
<link type="internal"/>
</element>

i'm intended to make a "menu within menu"
it actually runs, but the problem is i cannot figure out how to put an icon like "unselected / selected" on the "main menu" itself... anyone can shed me some light ?

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[ This Message was edited by: 9876789 on 2008-01-29 18:13 ]
9876789
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Posted: 2008-01-29 19:18
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never mind, problem solved after moving "icon pos" come before "menu id"
KingBooker5
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Posted: 2008-02-10 12:07
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Hi Max,

im trying to rename the music player icon to Walkman, and make the link to the kd player. However it 'aint working, here are the prnt screens:





Sorry, im pants at this
DeKosta
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Posted: 2008-02-10 15:29
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wrong

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KingBooker5
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Posted: 2008-02-10 19:32
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I know, but what am I doing wrong, how can I make it right
max_wedge
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Posted: 2008-02-11 00:11
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it appears right kingbrooker, try viewing the menu.ml file in notepad to make sure it's not a bug in the menu editor. other than that I can't see why it shouldn't work.
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