Putting items on the today screen

[tbryant2]

I'm pretty sure it can be done but I can't figure it out. I'd like to put certain things that I use alot right on the today screen (just like I have on my desktop), like notes or my ereader. Do I need a special program to do that or can I just do it myself? I have Pocket Breeze if that makes any difference. :)

Teresa

[Darius Wey]

It sounds as though you'd really enjoy Spb Pocket Plus. (http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/?en) It does everything you're asking for, plus more.

SBSH PocketBreeze won't provide that launcher functionality, but if you want to keep in line with the SBSH range of products, then you might want to check out iLauncher (http://www.sbsh.net/products/ilauncher/) if Spb Pocket Plus isn't your cup of tea.

[Mark Kenepp]

I am not a Pocket Breeze user but I don't think it has the ability to launch programs.

You will need to get a today plugin to set up program, or document, icon shortcuts on your today screen.

I personally use RhinoLaunch (http://rhinocode.com/rhinolaunch.htm). It was one of the first ones that I tried and since it works for what I need it for, I have not tried others.

If I purchased a new PocketPC I would probably try Spb Pocket Plus (http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/?en).

There are many out there that you can try. Doing a keyword search for "Launcher" at the software store here will give you these results (http://www.handango.com/ampp/store/PlatformSearch.jsp?optionId=1_2_2&jid=CXA7DB6A459FD2221XF94DD7799897CC&platformId=2&siteId=311&advSearch=true&posit=0&keyWords=launcher&txtSearch=launcher).

Also, you can search the forums for "Today Screen Launcher" and find some information on a number of different launchers.

Here are a few links to some reviews:

Today launcher/meter plug-ins - the complete roundup (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43192)
A Whole New Today -- Snoopsoft Dashboard v2 Reviewed (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=26772)
Battery Pack 2002 Reviewed (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4540)

And, what Darius snuck in while I was writing this post :wink:

[tbryant2]

Thanks guys! Lots of great information here to check out. iLauncher looks pretty good to me. :)

[pocketpcadmirer]

Thanks guys! Lots of great information here to check out. iLauncher looks pretty good to me. :)

but beware dear they slow down ur ppc considerably because many of them need to be refreshed constantly

sunny

[Laurence]

One of my friends told me that he thinkgs that the today page is an XML file, and so should be editable quite easily, to add whatever you want! I haven't had a chance to look into this yet, so I don't know whether it's true though. If so, it'd make customising it very easy!

[burtcom]

One of my friends told me that he thinkgs that the today page is an XML file, and so should be editable quite easily, to add whatever you want!!

Unfortunately it's not true. Today screen items must be compiled c++ programs (or .net programs that call a c++ wrapper)