Ruttensoft Releases New Version of Homescreen Designer

[Mike Temporale]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=870' target='_blank'>http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=870</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20050204-HomescreenDesigner132.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> <br /><br />Ruttensoft has recently released an upgrade to Homescreen Designer. They have added support for 2002 based Smartphones, more plugins are now supported including Fizz Traveller / Oxios / Slideshow, Volume / Question box / Information box screens are now supported. You can find a full list of new features and bug fixes <a href="http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=870">here.</a> With over 13,000 downloads on Smartphone.net alone, I'm sure that most of you already have a copy. If not, you can download a trial version, or purchase it for $12.00 <a href="http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=870">here.</a> [Affiliate]

[Jerry Raia]

This version finally convinced me to buy it. I've been messing with XML code up till now. I'm going to give this a try.

[rzanology]

is this how they make those crazy homescreens??? i been trying to find out how to make them for ever.

[Mike Temporale]

is this how they make those crazy homescreens??? i been trying to find out how to make them for ever.

Well, you can do it by hand, which is what we all had to do before this came along. Man that sucked. Homescreen Designer has changed the world of custom homescreens. :D

[Jerry Raia]

There also is that rudimentary one that Microsoft has. It is pretty basic though. You cant do anything with plug-ins either.

[PPCMD]

This has been a great week. First I get HSD as part of MoDaCo Plus member and now I won a copy of Papyrus I am going to be busy this weekend.

[Jerry Raia]

Nice as this program is, I still find it easier to mess with the XML code to get what I want. However I would still recommend it. It is a good program.

[Mike Temporale]

As much fun as playing with the XML is, HD really does a great job. Allowing easy point and click access to change colours, Startup/shutdown screens, carrier logos, and so much more. I don't miss playing around with that XML file. It's just one less thing to worry about.

[Jerry Raia]

No question it is easier and does a fine job. I suppose I am just being sentimental about staying up all hours to get some dumb piece of code to work. :fadein: