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Due to requests, I have exported an 8900 version of this theme, originally created for the 9630. It is untested (I haven't been able to take the time to grab the 8900 device simulator yet, nor do I have a Curve), so I do hope it works well.
I originally created this theme for myself. I had downloaded, purchased and used many themes and while I enjoyed almost every one I tried, there wasn't one that had every feature I wanted. Personally, I was looking for something that suited my desire for optimum information display with little to no "bells and whistles" in terms of animation and such. I have always been a fan of small fonts which allow for as much info as possible to be displayed on the Today screen. I am aware that my preference for this will alienate many of you who need/prefer large fonts. I'm sorry for that, but again this theme was made for my own personal use. I was pleased enough with the results that I wanted to share it so maybe others with similar wants will benefit from it.
I'm not saying I won't further develop the theme, but I doubt that I will be able to take many requests for personalization.
Here are some screenshots and some features:
The two shots below show the Focus Tab that was added in version 1.2, thanks to help from jayjay7411.
Features:
- No animations, therefore no lag whatsoever.
- Maximum Today screen output - 10 items per screen.
- 3 small left-side icons for Today use; dock icons will display Today but only the small icons allow for Today area scrolling.
- 10 fully customizable Home Screen icons
- User-controlled Message List and Menu fonts (honors setting in Screen/Keyboard).
- Designed for optimal use of space.
- File size under 300kb.
OTA: http://www.hyperplexia.net/x/H/Relea...ereon_8900.jad (untested)
I hope those of you who find utility in this theme enjoy it. Thanks.Last edited by Hyperplex; 09-12-09 at 05:18 PM.
09-12-09 05:08 PM - I have updated the 8900 version to include the Carrier info on the Homescreen and made a small adjustment to the Message Indicator area in the application banner area. The same OTA link from the OP accesses the new version.
The space indicated in the screenshot is actually reserved for other icons that are not necessarily often present on the screen, so there isn't really room for it on the app screen. I did, however, have plenty of room to add the banner to the Homescreen. If that isn't what you were looking for, the only other option I have is to rebuild the theme under an 8900 preset, rather than just exporting it for the device.
The "glitch" with the Today screen not updating, at least on my Tour, is not so much a glitch but a delay in how the OS reads the calendar database. Give it enough time and the Today screen will refresh and show new/edited appointments.
Please realize that I made this theme for personal use on my Tour and have no plans for further versions for any other devices. In regards to a double dock, that will take away the screen space I have reserved for the expanded Today screen. I'm sorry to disappoint anyone, but I have no plans for advanced customization.
As for bugs in the Today screen, what is it doing improperly? Given that it works properly on the 9630's OS, the only thing I can think of to "fix" it is to rebuild the theme in Plazmic under the preset of an 8900 theme as I mentioned above. Remember, all I did was export the theme for the 8900 as a request, I didn't rebuild it.
I don't mean to come across as a pain, but I'm not a theme developer, just a user who taught himself a bit of the CDK and wanted to share.
Last edited by Hyperplex; 09-12-09 at 11:12 PM.
09-12-09 11:01 PM - No need to explain yourself. Totally appreciate that you imported this over to the 8900 & offered it for free!! This is a great theme - very clean.The "glitch" with the Today screen not updating, at least on my Tour, is not so much a glitch but a delay in how the OS reads the calendar database. Give it enough time and the Today screen will refresh and show new/edited appointments.
As for bugs in the Today screen, what is it doing improperly? Given that it works properly on the 9630's OS, the only thing I can think of to "fix" it is to rebuild the theme in Plazmic under the preset of an 8900 theme as I mentioned above. Remember, all I did was export the theme for the 8900 as a request, I didn't rebuild it.
I don't mean to come across as a pain, but I'm not a theme developer, just a user who taught himself a bit of the CDK and wanted to share.
The Today screen works fine on my BB...no issues. As stated, there is a slight lag w/updated info showing up but that has nothing to do w/the theme. I also have no problems scrolling over my calendar entries when the icon is placed on the side dock.
Thanks for sharing!!09-13-09 12:09 AM
