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Freeware Beta - FileOp 0.8 !!Upgrade @ your own RISK!!

33 replies · 9,388 views · Started 16 October 2002

talk2sk 16 Oct 2002, 19:28

Hi People,

FIRSTLY A WARNING. DONT, I REPEAT DONT, expect much 😊.

This is my first app developed using a documentation deficient Symbian C++ SDK. I have just learnt how to do simple stuff like setting text onto an edit control 😊. This is freeware.

Well anyway, this app might be of use to some people (I suppose 10-11). It allows you to view any file on the 7650 as text. Dont expect a seleq type list box browser or anything. All you can do is choose the filename in a text box and use a menu item to view it.

The interface is simple. There is one edit box (readonly), in which the joystick can be used..

up & down -> next file
left -> back one level
right -> next level

once you have chosen a file name press the menu File (left softkey)
then choose view.. once you are done viewing the file ... choose file ->close

To exit... press exit..

Again, this is my first app so dont flame me on how worthless it is. Your comments are appreciated.

I plan to implement the following:
1. Displaying file attributes while browsing.
2. File View Mode - (Hex etc, Wrap / No Wrap).
3. File Edit Mode (I will have to think twice about that).
4. File creation Mode.
5. Better file browsing.

Of course, I am working on a couple of more programs. Will keep you posted.

I have tested this on the emulator as well as my 7650. Seems to work Ok. If you find any bugs please inform me.

Thanks guys.

------- Edited 17th October 2002.

Updated the beta version 0.1 to build 4.
(Dont think it deserves a higher version number yet.)

The changes/features in this version include:
1. Display of file attributes while browsing.
Firstly whether a file or a directory.
Attributes System, Hidden, Readonly, Archive (S/H/R/A)
Finally Opened or Closed (O/C)

2. Retains filename after closing (previously you had to renavigate).

3. Up and Down navigation now possible (previously only next item was chosen).

4. Word wrap feature introduced for testing.

If somebody is actually using this 😉 can you please post some feedback.

----- Edited 20th Oct 2002

The next version (due for release on 22nd) should incorporate a list style browsing and maybe a couple of other features. Your comments are appreciated.

More discussion on upcoming features is available on:
http://www.allabouter6.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3306

----- Edited 22nd Oct 2002

The next version 0.2 build 2 is now available. This includes list style browsing as promised. Please visit http://www.allabouter6.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3306
is you want to learn more about features / changes.

I am removing beta 0.1 build 2 (outdated now). Soon the 0.1 build 4 will be available with sources and tutorial in the Symbian C++ forum.

Your comments and reports are most valued.

The next version, will have more features like copy/paste etc. Please join the discussion on more features. Thanks for the support.

----- Edited 23 Oct 2002


Please note that there are two files here. version 0.2 is the latest with list style nagivation, version 0.1 is the older text based navigation (really outdated 😊 ) You are encouraged to try version 0.2.

---Edited 31Oct 2002
Reposting file after domain change. Removed version 0.1 altogether 😊
Version 0.3 coming soon 😊

---Edited 27th Nov 2002
FINALLY a release. I apologize to all those who were expecting something sooner. But unfortunately I broke my laptop screen, I moved to Sydney, I didnt have internet access, I was settling down.. I could go on.. 😊

But finally this release has more features that the previous one, I havent had much time to debug it since I wanted a release as soon as possible. Please note that this release is truly beta, so download only if you are interested in trying it out.

I havent implemented a few features like Menu->Select->Remove (Basically delete), Menu->File->Rename and Menu->File->Properties.

Hopefully these will be done and a more stable release up before the weekend.. And I might even whip up a small user manual 😉

RawinceR 16 Oct 2002, 22:24

This could be usefull, but more importanly you're off to a good start with this stuff.. I myself am somewhat of a programmer, but didn't really think of programm for 7650.. you are making me reconsider about it.
Good inspiration for others! Looking forward to see any other apps by you.

mjsee 17 Oct 2002, 01:02

me too!!! i want to make programs for my 7650 for i would not pay for an overprice software that i could use someday...

where do you lear it??? is there a symbian c++ for dummy out there???

would you post some links where you learn it?

i really appreciate it!!!

you inspired me =o)

Tsunami_Hiroshima 17 Oct 2002, 01:25

First of all, thanks talk2sk for sharing your work.

I am a self taught VB Developer, the second I got the 7650 I downloaded the SDK's and started plugging away. (needless to say, I didn't get anywhere because C++ scares the 😮ops: out of me, lol).

I myself was browsing through the phone today and actually tried to open a couple of system files to see what was in there, had to transfer the files to my computer first, which is always a pain.

I'd appreciate it if you could share any 'beginners' tips on creating a 'HELLO WORLD' type app, the real basics. I have the full M$ VS Suite, but I am clueless with anything C++.

Thumbs up from Tsu 😊

Guest 17 Oct 2002, 01:27

Well Done.

I hope that you can make it as good as eFilemanager & SeleQ.
I am planning to buy one of them but now I will wait for your freeware. 😉

Tsunami_Hiroshima 17 Oct 2002, 01:33

First of all, thanks talk2sk for sharing your work.

I am a self taught VB Developer, the second I got the 7650 I downloaded the SDK's and started plugging away. (needless to say, I didn't get anywhere because C++ scares the 😮ops: out of me, lol).

I myself was browsing through the phone today and actually tried to open a couple of system files to see what was in there, had to transfer the files to my computer first, which is always a pain.

I'd appreciate it if you could share any 'beginners' tips on creating a 'HELLO WORLD' type app, the real basics. I have the full M$ VS Suite, but I am clueless with anything C++.

Thumbs up from Tsu 😊

Guest 17 Oct 2002, 01:48

If you are VB programmer,
then try AppFOrge or OPL or J2ME,
u will feel better. 8)

talk2sk 17 Oct 2002, 05:13

Thanks all for those words of encouragement, I do hope I live up to your expectations.

And really there is no website that you can learn Symbian C++ on. There is supposed to be a book out in a months time that should help. And unfortunately Symbian C++ is not for dummies (no offense). The SDK is very complicated and the non existant documentation just makes things worse. Whatever I have learnt has been only on an hit and try basis. Write code, compile (SOLVE All those compiling errors 😉), run on emulator and watch it crash.. 😃

Well anyway, I would like to help others too get started (I guess the initial momentum is absolutely necessary). I will get rafe a shout on a Symbian C++ thread 😊.

AppForge and OPL are for the 9210 hence I am unable to consider them. Ofcourse who wouldnt want to try VB. But my dream is to run a virtual machine on the 7650 that can run simpler scripts. I might get onto this one of these days 😊.

OsirisMedia 17 Oct 2002, 08:10

Hey Great work mate, its great to see that people ate having a go at this, believe me if these phones applications could be used compiling Delphi, or VB6, I would be trying to crank them out too.

But hey mate, great work again, and I look forward to seeing what else you can develop 😊

talk2sk 17 Oct 2002, 14:08

You can get the J2ME SDK Also from forum.nokia.com.

Rafe has setup a brand new forum, Development / Symbian C++ . I urge members to frequent this forum for keeping in touch further development news. Also there shall be tutorials on getting started etc soon, so hopefully more people will be involved in developing applications for the 7650.

talk2sk 18 Oct 2002, 00:08

Updated the Beta with a newer version.
The changes are as detailed in the original post.

Most importantly, there seems to be a bug in the Scrolling when using Word Wrap function (i.e. Word wrap OFF). Can somebody test this on ver 3.16 ?? and let me know if it behaves the same.?

If someone wants more development news it is under development/symbian C++.

http://www.allabouter6.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3306

mjsee 18 Oct 2002, 01:06

talk2sk: i my self want to make a sw for my 7650, could you give us some check list or to be download on the net to make a sw???

could you???

thank you very much!!!

talk2sk 18 Oct 2002, 04:07

Dear Msjee,

We have a brand new forum under Development/Symbian C++. This has just started out and hope fully soon will be bustling with activity on development stuff. As of the moment there is a miniguide on getting started with Symbian C++.

Cheers.

talk2sk 22 Oct 2002, 21:29

Hello people,

Ver 0.2 is now available, please read the original post right at the top for features and download link. I admit this isnt anywhere near a full featured file browser, but I am getting there I think 😊

Thanks.

seanmiguel 23 Oct 2002, 08:43

ei brother! sean here! as i've said what you're doin here is pretty amazing and i hope u can keep it up! you asked for my suggestions, just one thing from my side - i hope your fileop can simulate something like what seleQ is doin in terms of setting the operator logo! that will really be a great add-on for me!

good luck on your work brah!!!

mjsee 24 Oct 2002, 05:05

talk2sk: i love your program!!! cant wait for the next version...

could i request something???

cause i use your program, i notice something that when i view something, on the right lower screen it said that EXIT, dont you think it should be BACK like seleq??? or when i exit, there should be a splash screen that you do really want to quite...

but your program realy rocks!!! especially when CUT, PASTE and COPY feature is there... cant wait till next update

keep up!!!

Guest 05 Nov 2002, 12:48

The only thing I want 2 know is,
Will this v0.2 work properly on the 7650,
I don't want it to crash, I know u want me
2 have faith but i wannabe sure,

Greetz

talk2sk 05 Nov 2002, 15:39

😊... Read the disclaimer on install..

Dont worry a lot of users have installed it and found nothing wrong with it.. Hopefully so wont you.. I will let you in on something though, if you arent very desperate please wait for a week a new version is due anytime now and once some people download it and say it is okay so can you..

😉

Guest 07 Nov 2002, 07:41

I have a job for you.

Please implement the possibility to delete the original ringtones!!!

The have some attributes which can't be changed!

C'Ya

talk2sk 27 Nov 2002, 08:58

Ver 0.8 is now out (read original post).

This is almost near functional piece of software. Hope fully I will have another update soon 😊

Mental Blank 27 Nov 2002, 09:27

Thanks for your great work! Have you considered releasing this application as open source software, so that other people could learn from it and maybe help you with its development?

talk2sk 28 Nov 2002, 15:54

😊lol..

It will delete for definite in the next version (actually it executes delete while cut and paste) just wanted to get a sis file package and out of the window one fine day.. (I had already delayed a lot on the release)...

Just wait for ver 0.9 over the weekend.

😃