cDate: Today date to replace the carrier logo

crazie.eddie · 04/12/2007, 11:50 AM

As previously discussed on these threads (1 2 ), I decided to create a simple date script, using Mortscript. The script displays todays date on the field where the carrier logo is shown (see image)...

As you know, having a 240x240 screen makes every space prime real estate. There are a few apps that could achieve what my script does...Hidelogo (hides the carrier logo field), TrueToolbar (display lower tray), BTIcon (displays bluetooth icon in lower tray of TrueToolbar), and TodayDate (displays todays date on Today screen).

I liked the Bluetooth icon on the carrier logo field, because it changes color if a device is connected. Using the BTicon app, the only way I could tell if my headset was still connected would be by calling my voicemail to see if I can hear through the headset.

Therefore, after some research, I developed a simple script to achieve the above...

Code:

#      Author: Crazie.Eddie@Flashmail.com
# Description: Carrier line date replacement
#     Version: 2.4 Beta

# Mortscript ver: 4.0
#  Supported PPC: Treo 700wx (WM5)
#
# CHANGE LOG:
# 2007.04.05 - Initial creation (CE)
# 2007.04.07 - Write to logo field into a seperate module (CE)
# 2007.04.08 - Aborted seperate module to write to logo (CE)
# 2007.04.09 - Create ini file (CE)
# 2007.04.10 - Script establishes it's own script name and path (CE)
# 2007.04.12 - Made functional on a 750, as well as 700w/wx (CE)
# 2007.04.14 - Mortscript SOP compliant (CE)
# 2007.04.14 - Aborted ini scripting (CE)
# 2007.04.31 - Replaced RunAt with Sleep, due to increased battery usage (CE)
# 2007.05.03 - Shorted month names, due to character limitation on field. (CE)
# 2007.05.04 - Checked if registries exist. Terminate if they do not. (CE)
# 2007.05.05 - Abort check registries. Compatible with Mortscript 4.01. (CE)
#
##################################################################
#
  ThisScriptPath = SystemPath("ScriptPath")
  ThisScriptName = SystemPath("ScriptName") & SystemPath("ScriptExt")
  ThisScript     = ThisScriptPath \ ThisScriptName

# ================================================================

  While(1)
# ================================================================
#
# If the script is somehow removed, it will terminate.
# Used for script testing by placing script on SD card.
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
#
  If (NOT FileExists(ThisScript ))
      Message(ThisScriptName & " has been removed, script will terminate.  " \
               & "Please turn phone radio OFF, then turn phone radio " \
               & "ON to restore carrier line.", "SCRIPT ERROR")
      EXIT
  EndIf

# ================================================================
#
# Determines current month by name.  Assigns each month into an
# array.
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
  MonthVal=FormatTime("m")

  MonthName["01"]="Jan"
  MonthName["02"]="Feb"
  MonthName["03"]="Mar"
  MonthName["04"]="Apr"
  MonthName["05"]="May"
  MonthName["06"]="Jun"
  MonthName["07"]="Jul"
  MonthName["08"]="Aug"
  MonthName["09"]="Sept"
  MonthName["10"]="Oct"
  MonthName["11"]="Nov"
  MonthName["12"]="Dec"

# ================================================================
#
# Determines current day by name. Assigns each day into an array
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
  DayVal=FormatTime("w")

  DayName["0"]="Sunday"
  DayName["1"]="Monday"
  DayName["2"]="Tuesday"
  DayName["3"]="Wednesday"
  DayName["4"]="Thursday"
  DayName["5"]="Friday"
  DayName["6"]="Saturday"

# ================================================================
#
# Retrieves the current date and year, then combines to display 
# the field (example Friday, Apr 06, 2007)
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
  GetTime Date, " d, Y"
  DisplayDate = DayName[DayVal] & ", " & MonthName[MonthVal] & Date

# ================================================================
#
# Writes the date in the carrier field
#
# HKLM\System\State\Phone\Current Operator Name  (Treo700wx & 750)
# HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Ril                       (Treo700 ONLY)
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
# PlaySound("\Windows\Default.wav")

  RegWriteString ("HKLM","Software\Microsoft\Ril","CarrierName", DisplayDate)
  RegWriteString ("HKLM","System\State\Phone","Current Operator Name", DisplayDate)

# ================================================================
#
# Waits 60 seconds, before restarting loop.
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------
  GetTime SleepVal, "s"
  SleepTime = ((60 - SleepVal) * 1075)
  Sleep (SleepTime)

EndWhile

VERSION:
2.4 Beta

CHANGE LOG:
2007.04.05 - Initial creation
2007.04.07 - Write to logo field into a seperate module
2007.04.08 - Aborted seperate module to write to logo
2007.04.09 - Create ini file
2007.04.10 - Script establishes it's own script name and path
2007.04.12 - Made functional on a 750, as well as 700w/wx
2007.04.14 - Mortscript SOP compliant
2007.04.14 - Aborted ini scripting
2007.04.31 - Replaced RunAt with Sleep, due to increased battery usage
2007.05.03 - Shorted month names, due to character limitation on field.
2007.05.04 - Checked if registries exist. Terminate if they do not.
2007.05.05 - Abort check registries. Now compatible with Mortscript 4.01.

Install Instructions:

1. Uninstall any previous versions and perform a soft reset.
2. Download and extract the zip file.
3. Copy the extracted cDate.CAB file onto your device.
4. Click on cDate.CAB on your device to execute the installation.
5. Perform a soft reset once the installation is complete.

Cab files performs:
1. Installs to \Windows\Programs\Start Menu\Mortscript
2. Creates shortcut in \Windows\Programs
3. Creates shortcut in \Windows\Startup
4. Uninstall option

Mortscript.exe must installed and registered on your device

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Other carrier plugins:
Treo Alert - Tested and functions well with Treo Alert 4.8
XCast - Will be testing in the future.

Future cDate Releases:
- Select field to activate Clock app
- Convert to exe
- Hourly chime (user configurable)

dbarrett5381 · 04/12/2007, 12:14 PM

SWEET! Thanks! Good work!

fumblerooski · 04/12/2007, 01:32 PM

Yeah, nice job, works great!

psywzrd · 04/12/2007, 01:38 PM

Is this "hack" easy to uninstall?

psywzrd · 04/12/2007, 01:49 PM

One thing I noticed about this is that you can't click on the date now and get to the Clocks and Alarms menu. Any way to add that functionality?

codyppc · 04/12/2007, 03:04 PM

how is this different than the one in the thread you started last week?

crazie.eddie · 04/12/2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psywzrd

Is this "hack" easy to uninstall?

Yes, just delete the app.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psywzrd

One thing I noticed about this is that you can't click on the date now and get to the Clocks and Alarms menu. Any way to add that functionality?

I'm working on getting that put back in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyppc

how is this different than the one in the thread you started last week?

It's the same one. I just figured I would start a new thread regarding it. I wanted to make the first post in the thread, the app and the details, so if I make changes in the future, I just modify the first thread.

codyppc · 04/12/2007, 03:43 PM

right on.

crazie.eddie · 04/12/2007, 11:11 PM

Thanks.

I have a few requests to make it functional on a 750. It should be no prob now that I can determine the device, by reading the Software version (Settings > About > Phone), which is contained in the registry key...

HKLM\Software\Palm\Version\SoftwareVersionString

The first 7 characters should display either TREO700 or TREO750. According to my research, the Treo 750 has a different registry key that contains the Carrier/Operator name, which appears to be only contained in the registry key...

HKLM\System\State\Phone\Current Carrier Operator Name

Please correct me if I'm wrong or if you know of any other keys on the 750. Basically, I'm incorporating this in my script, which will read the key and use a substring to extract the first 7 characters, which will display as either TREO700 or TREO750.

slyaii · 04/13/2007, 03:54 PM

eddie, there is a clock.exe in my device >> windows

you can hyperlink it there.

crazie.eddie · 04/13/2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyaii

eddie, there is a clock.exe in my device >> windows

you can hyperlink it there.

Thanks. I'm just not sure how to activate the clock app, by clicking on the date of my script. I'm working on it.

jchrist · 04/13/2007, 04:49 PM

Killer!! One more row cleaned off my screen!

Palm and Microsoft should hire some of you guys to run a customer wants and needs division. It seems you could also teach some of their programmers a thing or two about what they are doing!!

You guys rule! Thanks.

codyppc · 04/13/2007, 05:48 PM

since i was in the giving mood....

i have attached a zip file with the cab inside. it creates a folder called "cDate" in the program files folder with the mortscript.exe and the cDate.mscr.

i then put a shortcut to the cDate in the startup folder.

enjoy, cody

for unstalling just goto "remove programs" on your treo, and remove.

joe_mcp · 04/13/2007, 06:15 PM

Nice work... easy install!

crazie.eddie · 04/13/2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyppc

since i was in the giving mood....

i have attached a zip file with the cab inside. it creates a folder called "cDate" in the program files folder with the mortscript.exe and the cDate.mscr.

i then put a shortcut to the cDate in the startup folder.

enjoy, cody

for unstalling just goto "remove programs" on your treo, and remove.

Thanks Cody. I'm still confused about making cabs, but just found WinCE CAB Manager, so hopefully, I'll figure it out.

GabGold · 04/13/2007, 06:37 PM

Can't wait for the 750 version. I use hidelogo now and the other day I forgot to cut off my bluetooth. I didn't notice it until my battery was in the 60's.

slyaii · 04/13/2007, 07:09 PM

eddie, i install in the cDate.mscr into Startup. everytime i soft reset, i get an error that it cannot be started, then i manually start it. is this normal? or am i doing something wrong...perhaps, just dl the cab file from you so that it will be idiot proof.

codyppc · 04/13/2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazie.eddie

Thanks Cody. I'm still confused about making cabs, but just found WinCE CAB Manager, so hopefully, I'll figure it out.

that's what I use. as well as many others on here. It gives you 20 free. after that it costs like $80. if you buy it, you need to share with me.

slingbox · 04/13/2007, 08:23 PM

Cody I will cab your builds if needed.Just let me know

WinCE CAB Manager hmm I love it!!

crazie.eddie · 04/13/2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyaii

eddie, i install in the cDate.mscr into Startup. everytime i soft reset, i get an error that it cannot be started, then i manually start it. is this normal? or am i doing something wrong...perhaps, just dl the cab file from you so that it will be idiot proof.

That's not normal. I'm assuming mortscript.exe is already installed and registered on your device?

I haven't tried the cab, but it should be fine.