maemo.org - Talk - multiple widgets

maemo.org - Talk (https://talk.maemo.org/index.php)

- Maemo 5 / Fremantle (https://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=40)

- - multiple widgets (https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=70770)

multiple widgets

Hi guys ive searched around for ways to use my omweather widget on 2 desktops or more. only found a bit of info like adding extra widgets in /usr/share/applications/hildon.... but i have no idea what im doing! can anyone help me, ive also tried cp /usr/share/applications/hildon-home/omweather.desktop but nothing happened, am i doing it right?

anyone?

Re: multiple widgets

can anyone spare some time to help me pls?

Re: multiple widgets

hey, check out this post by MohammedAG.
Basically, add this line to the .desktop file of the widget

Code:

X-Multiple=true

Step by step,
1.Go to Xterm,
2. become root

Code:

sude gainroot

3. edit widget file with leafpad.

Code:

leafpad /usr/share/applications/hildon-home/widgetname.desktop

NTE: replace widgetname with the name of ur widget (omweather?)
4. add this line in it

Code:

X-Multiple=true

Re: multiple widgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejasmudar (Post 962442)

hey, check out this post by MohammedAG.
Basically, add this line to the .desktop file of the widget

Code:

X-Multiple=true

Step by step,
1.Go to Xterm,
2. become root

Code:

sude gainroot

3. edit widget file with leafpad.

Code:

leafpad /usr/share/applications/hildon-home/widgetname.desktop

NTE: replace widgetname with the name of ur widget (omweather?)
4. add this line in it

Code:

X-Multiple=true

Thanks a lot mate , that worked a charm!:D:D

Re: multiple widgets

does this also work for shortcuts to phone web etc

Re: multiple widgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddwwf1 (Post 962469)

does this also work for shortcuts to phone web etc

Why dont you try it out and tell us, mate?

Re: multiple widgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejasmudar (Post 962973)

Why dont you try it out and tell us, mate?

sorry for the noob question but.. what is the widget name for the phone, conversations, and media player widgets?

Re: multiple widgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by excelar8 (Post 962980)

sorry for the noob question but.. what is the widget name for the phone, conversations, and media player widgets?

I am not sure but i think its as follows:
Phone: rtcom-call-ui.desktop
Messaging: rtcom-messaginh-ui.desktop
Media Player: mediaplayer.desktop

Re: multiple widgets

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejasmudar (Post 962982)

I am not sure but i think its as follows:
Phone: rtcom-call-ui.desktop
Messaging: rtcom-messaginh-ui.desktop
Media Player: mediaplayer.desktop

i don't know if these are still classified as "widgets", they are more like "shortcuts" but nevertheless, i did add the X-Multiple=true to all those files and i still can't add multiple shortcuts to more than one desktop, even after reboot

Re: multiple widgets

Okey for thoose who want multiple widgets especially the OMweather widget this is my guide how to achieve just that.

step 1. using filebox or similar root explorer navigate to /usr/share/applications/hildon-home

step 2. If you scroll down you'll see the omweather widget named omweather-home.desktop, copy that file.

step 3. Navigate back to lets say MyDocs and paste the omweather widget there. Rename the file to "omweather-home2.desktop" for example.

Final Step. Edit the following line in widget;
"Name=OMWeather2"
At the end of the lines add the following text "X-Multiple=true"
ctrl + s to save the file, copy the file then navigate back /usr/share/applications/hildon-home and paste the new widget. Youre DONE!

Now you can add two omweather widgets to diffrent screens.
Note! Now , As you edit the layout of your second widget your original one will also change its look, simply edit its look once again and after that theyre independent of each other.
YOU MAY HAVE TO RESTART FOR CHANGES TO TAKE AFFECT.