Dockman | # 351 | 2012-03-04, 20:11 | Report

Question slightly off topic: does anyone know a java based spreadsheet app that can be used on an n9 with phoneME?

DavyP | # 352 | 2012-03-04, 20:39 | Report

I am thinking of adding a configuration option to do that, though
I would need to rewrite some of the drawing routines.

Davy

DavyP | # 353 | 2012-03-04, 20:42 | Report

Yes, I can do that.

Do you see any noticeable difference with anti-alias turned on or
off? I don't see any big difference (could be due to the font or the
fact that my digitizer is a bit scratched).

Cheers
Davy

DavyP | # 354 | 2012-03-05, 10:14 | Report

Hi Folks,

New build (20120305) online with the following features:
-configuration option to turn on/off anti-aliased fonts
-configuration option for running in portrait mode

http://davy.preuveneers.be/phoneme/?q=node/10#maemo

These options are available in the "MIDlet Settings" application
(for default options), or you can specify the following command
line parameters for the cvm binary to override the ones in "MIDlet
Settings":

-portrait
-noportrait
-antialias
-noantialias

Some other useful cvm command line parameters are:
-fullscreen
-nofullscreen
-bitmapfont
-nobitmapfont

Again, note that these command line parameters do not work
for the runmidlet application (which uses the default options).

About running in portrait mode:
I don't know if there are software options or upgrades for Maemo
or MeeGo that allow the device to auto-rotate its display by using
accelerator/gravity sensors. If that is the case, the midlet
application should receive a window resize update and portrait
mode should work out of the box (this is what happens on
Android), and you should not use the above option.

However, if your device is "stuck" in landscape mode, you can
enable the above option. The Maemo/MeeGo status bars are
still in landscape mode (if you do not run in full screen), but the
midlet itself is drawn in portrait mode. There is a performance
penalty though, as I need to apply a rotation transformation step
for each window update and I also need to translate the original
x,y coordinates of a pointer event to match with the coordinates of
the rotated midlet.

Feedback is much appreciated,
Davy

Estel | # 355 | 2012-03-05, 12:49 | Report

Using Community SSU, auto-rotation is present out of the box, at least in case of Maemo and N900.

/Estel

christianko | # 356 | 2012-03-05, 13:06 | Report

Hi, I tested portrait mode on my N9, and it works. In particular, the handyticket app is now useable, as the ticket now fits the screen.

Also the bahn's rail navigator app looks better in portrait.

Thanks a lot!

DavyP | # 357 | 2012-03-05, 14:43 | Report

The N900 that vi_ sent me has this software installed (CSSU 21.2011.38 Stable), but I have no auto-rotation. I modified /usr/share/hildon-desktop/transitions.ini (set forcerotation to 1) and rebooted the device but I see no change (e.g. with the calculator app).

http://wiki.maemo.org/Portrait_Mode

Is there anything I need to configure or install?

Davy

birefringence | # 358 | 2012-03-05, 16:42 | Report

Great, thanks!

In fact, I can see a difference and it looks much better now. I'm using the Droid fonts. (However, I have to admit that I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to text rendering).

Brian_7 | # 359 | 2012-03-05, 19:28 | Report

If you click on the battery icon, you will see the orientation lock option. Use it to enable the portrait mode. You will know that it works if you see that you enabled the portrait desktop. Btw the portrait mode won't work with the calculator app because it is black listed.

DavyP | # 360 | 2012-03-05, 21:18 | Report

Thanks for the help. I found this on another website,

http://www.mynokian900.com/2011/03/p...r-maemo-5-cssu

but I don't have these options, only:
-Clock & Alarms
-Profile
-Internet connection
-Bluetooth
-USB connected

I guess I need to install a package called status-area-orientationlock-applet to enable this feature

Davy