Rocco Augusto
06-05-2008, 07:37 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2008/06/03/customizing-the-sliding-panel-homescreen.aspx' target='_blank'>http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile...homescreen.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><em>"Hi, my name is Jorge Peraza; I am a Developer on the Windows Mobile team that was responsible for the new “Sliding Panel” home screen in Windows Mobile 6.1. When we were working on the visual style and functionality of the home screen we tried to make something that looked both professional and appealing while still showcasing all the information the user is going to need to know what’s important and requires attention. While I think the default design looks really cool, we added some customization features to enable users to make it their own..."</em><br /><br /><img border="1" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/spt/auto/1212690824.usr8.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Jorge Peraza, developer on the windows Mobile team, gives us a quick look at the flexibility of the new Windows mobile 6.1 Standard homescreen. If you are a homescreen developer - or just you’re run of the mill techno-curious individual like myself - then I suggest giving this article a read! Inside you will learn how to rearrange your sliding panels and remove items you don't need. Jorge even points us in the direction of what files to modify for more advance customization features... though he doesn't go into them at all and states that they are not supported by Microsoft. Makes you wonder what Microsoft's new, and refreshingly pleasant, homescreen is capable of, huh?