Top 5 Hack's and DA's

[LaStigmata]

I would like to know what the top 5 hack's and the top 5 DA's are that every one is using. I just love these little apps, I think they are what makes Palm OS shine.

My Hacks would be:

1. PageDown Hack ( But of course)http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/fileinfo.php?id=104
2. MilliKeys ( To be run with the MilliKeys app- VG replacement)http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=A9016BC5-BB19-4D3A-A5F11615864E9F74&prodID=44219
3. McPhling ( Quick launcher and app switcher)http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/fileinfo.php?id=101
4. Fonthack123 (Font replacement )http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/fileinfo.php?id=101
5. PopUp Names ( Fast find name and address with out leaveing the app your in)http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=A9016BC5-BB19-4D3A-A5F11615864E9F74&prodID=5011

DA's

1. CalCal ( pop up calculator)http://www.bea.hi-ho.ne.jp/kish/palm/palmware.html
2. Copy DA ( copy's select text)http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?prodID=34384
3. Paste DA ( paste's coppied text)http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=A9016BC5-BB19-4D3A-A5F11615864E9F74&prodID=34387
4. HRCapt DA ( full screen capture)http://muchy.com/review/hrcapt.html
5. DTMF DA ( phone dialer)http://www.freewarepalm.com/communication/dtmfda.shtml

Now what is your top 5?

[DanT]

Hacks: Clockpop, EasyLauch, McPhling, MiD, MSDictHack
DAs: AudioCtrl, HRCaptDA, CalCal, VolumeDA, daMemoPad

[bobbd]

Haven't gotten into DAs yet (but will as soon as I get some time to test them) but here are my Hacks. I used to have more but whittled them down over time.

1. TapPad. I'd be lost without this. I also don't need MiddleCapsHack because TapPad v 2 handles this. Also does copy/paste with a 10 entry clipboard, shows all special characters and international letters, upshifts, downshifts, and makes my lunch (just kidding about the last one).

2. FontHack123. So I can use Lubak's OS5 fonts.

3. PowerLaunch. Let's me assign an app to the power button so when my Clie is turned on it automatically goes to ZLauncher. But the power button still turns the Clie off. I think there are other hacks that do this but I bought this years ago and it still works.

4. McPhling. Mainly for the favourites list.

5. FindHack. A better Find.

6. EasyLaunch. Let's me assign many apps to each button.

7. Fix AN Find Hack. So selecting something in Find goes to Agendus rather than the built-in app. This doesn't seem to be needed any more, at least as of Agendus 6.

That's the list. 2 more than 5 but one I may drop.

Bob

[gvtexas]

1. TealLaunch - provides popup app list, launches DAs, remaps buttons & combos of buttons a zillion ways
2. MSDictHack - keystroke access to dictionary and return to program
3. Uninstall - had a chance for a hard reset, so I loaded this before reloading...it catches stuff that doesn't cleanly uninstall
4. ScreenShot - desktop converter saves to PNG (Fireworks) so easy to manipulate images
5. TealThck - Teal Toolbox with popup calc, prefs, notepad, editing tools, stopwatech

No DAs at the moment (had HRCapt but it caused problems)

[Vijian]

I only use 3 hacks which I think are crucial:


1) Energy Dimmer (Dims Clie screen after a set period saving battery!)

2) Jog Daily (speeds scrolling, making the jog dial useful for scrolling down long lists eg. Addressbook)

3)MiddleCaps Hack

[rhart00]

I don't use 5 hacks or da's (since I have an NX) but here are my equivalent apps/programs (in no necessary order):
1. Mcphling
2. HR Capt DA
3. Fonts4NX
4. Fitaly Virtual

[DanT]

LaStigmata, I thought Palm OS4.1 already has Copy and Paste DAs built-in by doing a "/" on the graffiti area. What make these DAs better than the OS version?

If I need to cut & paste or copy & paste more than one memo, I'll use LClipDA. It can do it up 10 different memos. Using EasyLaunch to launch LClipDA it saves me a couple of strokes. I just highlight the memo to be copied or cut, launch LClipDA, which will automatically copy or cut the highlighted memo, go to another app to paste the memo, launch LClipDA, tap the memo number from the list. Done.

[Anita]

These are my must-haves on T665c:
Fonthack
McPhling
Tealscript rescript hack

I only have two others:
Mi(colon)D dictionary
MessageEase KB

Haven't gotten into DAs yet

Only other system tweaks I have is BDicty on command line, keepsleep and beamoff.

Anita

[Willber-Force]

Hacks:
1) TealLaunch
2)Teal MemBrain (has reduced the number of crashes on my machine)
3) TapPad
4)McPhling (pops up a list of apps when the camera button is pressed. I have the TealMaster profile set up so when I am in the Camera app the capture button captures a picture instead of popping up the McPhling list. Slick.)

Da's
1)daMemoPad
2)TealCalc
3)TealPrefs
4)SHChanger DA (changes Show/Hide status)
5)TealPrefs

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by DanT
LaStigmata, I thought Palm OS4.1 already has Copy and Paste DAs built-in by doing a "/" on the graffiti area. What make these DAs better than the OS version?

If I need to cut & paste or copy & paste more than one memo, I'll use LClipDA. It can do it up 10 different memos. Using EasyLaunch to launch LClipDA it saves me a couple of strokes. I just highlight the memo to be copied or cut, launch LClipDA, which will automatically copy or cut the highlighted memo, go to another app to paste the memo, launch LClipDA, tap the memo number from the list. Done.

Dan, part of the reason for starting this thread is to find things like you have brought to the table. I use Copy DA and Paste DA with PowerJog this lets me copy and paste without using the stylus. But I will be trying LClip DA, Thanks.

[sebring]

LaStigmata,

I tried to download DTMF DA, but got a message that I don't have permission to access that file. Do you know any other sources? I every went to Mulchy.com and ran it down from there with the same result.

[Sideway]

Hacks: ClockPop, MiddleCaps, Mi: D, App/DA Launcher, EasyLaunch

DA: Call Lookup DA, CalCal, wClock, Volume, SHChanger

[sebring]

Hacks: (Other than some already mentioned)

Crash(saves a lot of wear and tear on the reset button),

Slow Launch (Great App/DA launcher),

A5WeekHack(substitutes A5 as my week view in Datebook).

DAs:

AcLock (turns of and locks my Clie)

Ak Utils (time.date,battery,RAM,MS,Off,Backlight on/off, off/lock,softreset. Similar to Linfo but with more features and more artsy.)

AOCtrl (autooff settings from 10sec-30min plus never off)

SHChanger(change security setting w/o digging through menus to find security app)

Appt Viewer (displays todays appointments, tap displays month calendar to go to any date to see if free)

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by sebring
LaStigmata,

I tried to download DTMF DA, but got a message that I don't have permission to access that file. Do you know any other sources? I every went to Mulchy.com and ran it down from there with the same result.

Sebring, try this link. http://www.palmare.cz/detail.html?cislo=550581

[sebring]

LaStigmata,

Thanks, that one worked fine.

[PurpleMD]

Originally posted by DanT
LaStigmata, I thought Palm OS4.1 already has Copy and Paste DAs built-in by doing a "/" on the graffiti area. What make these DAs better than the OS version?


the regular cut and paste doesnt work in some apps ... that's why I bought the copyDA and pasteDA when they were shareware.

[Kelzy]

I am using TealMaster V2.02 (using 2 differant "profiles", i do not have them all running at the same time... the Auto-switch by the app) for a hack controller and I have these hacks install'd:

-Energy Dimmer v1.3 ( I have T665C.... nuff said)

-Find Hack V3.8 (have used this app for awhile but am now expierimenting with IntelligentFind app)

-Evedit Hack ( I use it for my Cut/Copy/Paste Operations)

-MiddleCaps Hack v3.0

-NoLines Hack (for getting rid of those STUPID LINES!!!)

-TealLaunch v2.81 (Use it to control differant apps with Key combinations and pen swipes, Launches my DA's

-Uninstall Hack v1.66 (always active, to keep my device clean when i delete something)


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DA's: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

-VolumeDA v1.0.1 (with ResumeDA also) (Great i think for controlling the volume, even will "resume" the volume you were at before you change'd it after a set period of time( if you want )

-AOCtrlDA v1.4 (for setting my On/Off Times of my handheld)



I am looking for a good Calculator Da thou One thats covers BASIC math .. nothing fancy

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by Kelzy
I am looking for a good Calculator Da thou One thats covers BASIC math .. nothing fancy

Give CalCal a try simple and neat!

[lxk8745]

Hacks:

Crash
Energy Dimmer
McPhling
Slow Launch
TapPad (but mine expired)

DA's:
AudioCrtl (any 665 user should REALLY use this!)
CalCal (or Calra)
Call Lookup DA
ezConvDA
Melody DA

[kennyd]

All of the hacks and da's listed below are Freeware

HACKS

A5WeekHack
Have to mention, A5 is one of the most powerful freeware apps I have seen developed to this point.  Nice week view with icons, ToDo integration, catagories, color, and more
TimeOnContrast
Adds IR toggle, time, date, and battery level to your built in Brightness adjuster
SnapCalc
PopUp Calculator
MiddleCapsHack
Switcheroo
Allows you to launch any application by simply designating any number or letter to the application.  Switch apps without using the launcher

DA'S

AOCtrl DA
Adds up to 30 minutes to the auto off.
daMemoPad
pop up memo pad that can even be moved around the screen.
HRCaptDA
HiRes screen capture, VFS capability
QuickSyncDA
Configure a hotsync shortcut when using a cable
VolumeDA
Easily change your volume settings with a popup

[*YellowRose*]

I LOVE DAs.

I use HRCaptDA, daMemoPad, LClipDA, Conversion DA & CalCal.

They work VERY well on my NX.

[plaid]

I use too many hacks ;) I'll try to give a short list of the best, or different from already posted:

Butterfly hack (part of Butterfly app, apply diff color schemes to diff apps)
Calcbuttonhack
jogdaily (speed up scrolling)
jotsh! (has some powerjog like features and is free)
Megawiki (linking, piki menus)
PTHack (replaces the arrows on dropdowns/scrollbar with smooth hires ones)
v3bHack (allows hires icon display on my 0S4.1 T615)

DA's
Piki (part of megawiki)
charsmap_da (character map)
cipher_da (encrypt my credit card numbers in memopad)
clockupDA (speedup or slow my palm when needed)

[MacClie]

Originally posted by LaStigmata


Give CalCal a try simple and neat! Or snapCalc www.geocities.com/rnlnero

- MacClie

[Ronbot]

Hacks I use:
MiddleCapsHack
NoClick
Mi: D
App/DA Launcher

DAs
CalCal
QuickSyncDA - For synching with the cable I have at home, which has no HotSync button
SHChanger DA
VolumeDA
SAVLGDA - similar to volume DA, but allows finer control

[kallykalifornia]

Originally posted by Ronbot
[BQuickSyncDA - For synching with the cable I have at home, which has no HotSync button
[/B]

Oh cool!  I have the same situation and it gets so annoying to have to naviagate out to the hot sync app or to have to set it up as a button or an icon in Wassup when I could use those spaces for other things!  Thank ya!

Kal

[Unregistered]

Here are some hacks that I just cannot live without:

-Switchhack: An excellent program switching utility, but I will have to checking out McPhling after seeing so many who use that.
- EVEdit Hack: This one just does so many things - Adds a lot of text editing functionality to memopad, echos graffiti strokes on screen, gives you a multi-clipboard, ability to undo multiple actions, drag and drop capability for text.... and it is FREE
- ClockPop - Ever since I saw the Palm line of PDA's that had the functionality of pressing the "up" button to view the time, I have wanted that for my Clie 710C, and ClockPop gives me that functionality.

[wnm]

Tappad
McPhling

[Unregistered]

Originally posted by rhart00
I don't use 5 hacks or da's (since I have an NX)

You can still do DA's under OS5 :)

[breakfastchef]

A little late in this thread but here goes...

Hacks - I have 8 active, but have pared down to my favorite 5.

FastCapHack, snapCalc, Font Hack 123, K-Launch, Screenshot

DAs - I use DA Launcher 50b6 & K-Launch to start DAs

AOCtrlDA, Call Lookup DA, VolumeDA, wclockDA, HRCaptDA

 

[sebring]

Originally posted by LaStigmata


Sebring, try this link. http://www.palmare.cz/detail.html?cislo=550581

LaStigmata,

I downloaded and installed DTMF DA, but it seems to behave erratically. Some times when I launch it, it displays my phone directory so I can select the person I want to call (which is very handy) other times it just displays the dialing screen, which isn't very useful. I haven't been able to find any settings to define my prefered behavior. How does it work on your device? Recently I only get the dialing screen.

I was hoping to use this app to reduce my risk of accidents, while I drive down the road eating my hamburger, drinking my coffee, smoking my cigarette, reading my GPS display and changing CDs. Not having to push the buttons on my cellphone would really free me up to do something else.:D

[jimroad]

Sebring Or LaStigmata,
Please leave your email address and I'll send you DTMF Dialer created only for Clie...it is NOT a hack and it works great!!

[kstuart]

jimroad - why not post it in the ClieSource Apps area?

[DanT]

Originally posted by kallykalifornia


Oh cool!  I have the same situation and it gets so annoying to have to naviagate out to the hot sync app or to have to set it up as a button or an icon in Wassup when I could use those spaces for other things!  Thank ya!

Kal

There are two other alternatives to this trick.   One is to install CradleSnd (http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=21E1B780-E930-4B89-AA697719BEB20BC1&prodID=29316) with HotSync is enabled upon connecting the HotSync travel adapter.

Two is to set a finger swiping to launch HotSync using EasyLaunch (http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=21E1B780-E930-4B89-AA697719BEB20BC1&prodID=8774).

I use the latter, by finger swiping from App button to screen (a command that is easy to remember).  So I just plug in the adapter to Clie, USB end to Laptop, turn on the Clie, finger swipe, tap the HotSync button, and Clie HotSyncing away.  No scrambling for stylus.

I do use CradleSnd also, but for somethingelse.  It is a good app for keeping the Clie to stay on while connected to the adapter.  To do this I set it to launch AlwaysOn (http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=21E1B780-E930-4B89-AA697719BEB20BC1&prodID=1499) upon connecting the adapter.  As soon as the adapter is connected to the Clie, it beeps and launch AlwaysOn with Always On highlighted.  You just tap OK twice and the Clie will stay on while it is connected to the adapter.  As soon as you disconnect it, the AlwaysOn defaults back to the "Auto-off After" 2 minutes.


Both apps are freewares and have very small footprints (CradleSnd=11K and AlwaysOn= 4K)  so give them a try. 

I agree with keeping the Wassup launch buttons with something more useful.  I put WorldMate, NotePad, Yaps, MSImport, and WA Clock in Wassup launcher. 

[doni]

My hacks: FindHack, McPhling, ClearHack (clears out the lines)

What is a "DA"?


QuickSyncDA - For synching with the cable I have at home, which has no HotSync button

Where can I find this? I also have a travel cable with no HotSync Button.

Thx.

[DanT]

If no link is given. It's pretty good chance to be in PalmGear. I checked it and it is there. Here is the link QuickSyncDA (http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=240DC91A-D327-47C0-BE83C4ACF48E2C1E&prodID=3002).

DA stands for Desk Accessory, a Palm OS version of multi-tasking (opening a window while you are in an app). Here is a better explanation of "DA"? (http://odin.prohosting.com/fujima/da.shtml)

You'll need a DALauncher to run DAs.  Just do a search on this site for DA or check Launchplug or nXtClieClub.  Have fun learning and searching.

[notmuch]

Originally posted by DanT
....Two is to set a finger swiping to launch HotSync using EasyLaunch (http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=21E1B780-E930-4B89-AA697719BEB20BC1&prodID=8774).

I use the latter, by finger swiping from App button to screen (a command that is easy to remember).  So I just plug in the adapter to Clie, USB end to Laptop, turn on the Clie, finger swipe, tap the HotSync button, and Clie HotSyncing away.  No scrambling for stylus.

In EasyLaunch, rather than program the Hotsync app in the "Apps/DAs" checkbox, use the "Other" checkbox and select "Hotsync Cradle". Saves you a tap on the Hotsync icon. I'm using this setting with "Datebook, Hold Long", so I plug in the cable, press and hold Datebook and syncing starts automatically. (and you don't even need to turn on the Clie first)

[sebring]

Originally posted by doni
My hacks: FindHack, McPhling, ClearHack (clears out the lines)

What is a "DA"?



Where can I find this? I also have a travel cable with no HotSync Button.

Thx.

Quicksync DA is here.

http://www.valley.ne.jp/~takemae/index.html

You can launch it using McPhling or any other app capable of launching DAs.

[DanT]

Originally posted by notmuch


In EasyLaunch, rather than program the Hotsync app in the "Apps/DAs" checkbox, use the "Other" checkbox and select "Hotsync Cradle". Saves you a tap on the Hotsync icon. I'm using this setting with "Datebook, Hold Long", so I plug in the cable, press and hold Datebook and syncing starts automatically. (and you don't even need to turn on the Clie first)

Cool!  Thanks for pointing that out.  Easylaunch is just looking more powerful as I understand more and more how to use it.  Any other tips you want to share on EasyLaunch?

One thing about the Hold and Hold Long buttons, they are quite tricky on how long I should hold or hold long.  I can get easily mixed up between the two button press mode.  At one time I put a check on "Click Sound on: Key Hold", then I could tell the difference between Hold and Hold Long by countig the number of beeps.  When I pressed and held a button then release after I heard a beep then it was a Hold.  When I pressed long enough until I heard two beeps and released the button then it was a Hold Long.  This was fine in the quiet surrounding.  It didn't help me in the noisy area.  Finally I end up using both Hold and Hold Long for launching the same app.  For example I use Address key Hold and Hold Long for launching Call Lookup DA.  

[doni]

I downloaded the DA Launcher and QuickSync. It was a start in the right direction. But it still left me having to select the sync.

I like the Easylaunch "press hold" option even better.

In all the time that I've been using a Palm OS device (this is my third), I've never heard of a DA.

Learn something everyday!

[DanT]

If you're into listening to MP3 or would like to make screenshot of your Clie, check out two other "must have DAs", AudioControlDA and HRCaptDA. Spradlind has written a real neat tutorial of them in LaunchPlug.com (http://launchplug.com/AudioControlDA.html)

[LanMan]

CradleSnd can also be used to launch HotSync when the device is inserted in the cradle. I use CradleSnd to launch Big Clock for a desktop clock/calendar.

[notmuch]

Originally posted by DanT


Cool!  Thanks for pointing that out.  Easylaunch is just looking more powerful as I understand more and more how to use it.  Any other tips you want to share on EasyLaunch?

One thing about the Hold and Hold Long buttons, they are quite tricky on how long I should hold or hold long.  I can get easily mixed up between the two button press mode.  At one time I put a check on "Click Sound on: Key Hold", then I could tell the difference between Hold and Hold Long by countig the number of beeps.  When I pressed and held a button then release after I heard a beep then it was a Hold.  When I pressed long enough until I heard two beeps and released the button then it was a Hold Long.  This was fine in the quiet surrounding.  It didn't help me in the noisy area.  Finally I end up using both Hold and Hold Long for launching the same app.  For example I use Address key Hold and Hold Long for launching Call Lookup DA.  

That's funny because I used to do the same thing... programming the same app for Hold and Hold Long. I think if you use Easylaunch enough, you'll learn the timing for Hold and Hold Long pretty quickly. I've got "Click Sound on" (and that helps) but on the anemic speaker of the SJ30, I don't always hear the clicks, and I'm still 95% accurate. You only need to learn the timing for "Hold", because "Hold Long" can be really long and it still works.

One "trick" is when you are in the "Settings" screen you can push buttons and swipe the stylus and EasyLaunch will hi-lite that action and show the setting. You can use this to get the feel of button timing. (one caveat in this mode, some other hack strokes may preempt Easylaunch if they are active)

[DanT]

That's a good trick. I'll practice the "Hold" now. Thanks again.

[<lie<onvert]

I use SilverScreen as my launcher, so I don't use DA's but my favorite hacks are:

McPhling
Graspeedy
ClockPop
ClearHack
CaseToggleHack
AfterBurner

I know I listed 6, but I figured I wasn't taking up any more space. As you might be able to tell, I am in it for the speed and the clean. I enter nearly everything in grafitti (unless I use the keyboard).

[noktoto]

App/DA Launcher
Crash
Easy Launch
Font Hack 123
PTHack
v3bHack

(uups... that's six)

just one da:
HRCaptDA

[noktoto]

...and AkUtilsDA

I found it today on PalmGear :)

[dacaqu]

Don't know if anyone reads this thread anymore, but i'll add my favorite hacks:

lookda is a great hack that pops up a list of words based on your input...uh, this explanation really doesn't do it justice. Here is the link
http://www.freewarepalm.com/utilities/lookda.shtml

also, along with this hack, the author includes some other little hacks(da's?)
to scrap
and
from scrap
the first lets you copy up to five clips to a "scrap" board, the other lets you paste from the "scrap".
Didn't see these mentioned so I thought i'd throw them out there.

[Tixx]

DAs:
CalCal
HRCaptDA
SelectDA
Call LookupDA
daTimer

[pee]

hacks
- ClockPop
- GraffitiHere hack
- ReScript (hack for tealscript)
- TealLaunch

da s
- AudioControl DA
- AOctrl DA

[Lupin Addams]

Tixx:
whgat does SelectDA do? And where can I find it? (No sign of it in a Google search or on any of the usual suspects 'ware wise...)

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Lupin Addams
Tixx:
whgat does SelectDA do? And where can I find it? (No sign of it in a Google search or on any of the usual suspects 'ware wise...)

http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/fileinfo.php?id=3135 :)

[Lupin Addams]

Many thanks Tixx! I should've looked there first!

[lxk8745]

omigosh,

I never knew how nice this one was - thanks guys!

[Lupin Addams]

It's certainly made me a happy bunny... thanks again Tixx!

[DanT]

Wow, this thread wakes up again after 9 month sleep. Checked mine again and must add these to my list:
v3bhack
NolinesHack
CallLookupDA

[blt]

hacks: findignore, font hack, uninstall hack
das: apptviewer, call lookup, bizcard switch (and the app...), battery keep, savlgda

[Lupin Addams]

Can anyone tell me if Calllookup runs OK on OS5, or if not, something like it that does?

[DanT]

As far as I know, yes. Check this thread (http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&amp;threadid=23464&amp;highlight=call+lookup) for Call Lookup DA 0.9.11 Beta download or http://muchy.com/category/dasoft.html

[rolando]

Hacks: ClockPop, Crash, EasyLaunch, FindIgnoreHack, JogDaily, JogPageHack, JogBackHack, SnapCalc

I use more, but these are the critical ones. I use TealMaster profiles to switch hack sets for different apps.

DAs: ezConvDA, ToDoDA (lets me add a quick ToDo, even when the Clie is locked), VolumeDA

Rolando

[Lupin Addams]

Thanks DanT - Call Lookup downloaded and running fine.
Oddly, my copy of apptviewer caused a crash... but one out of the 8 or so DAs I've added since discovering them on this thread isn't bad!

[DanT]

Originally posted by rolando
ToDoDA (lets me add a quick ToDo, even when the Clie is locked), VolumeDA

Rolando

:cool:

Thanks for mentioning ToDo.

Being able to add a quick ToDo over the System Lockout screen is really cool.&nbsp; It works fine with A5 too.&nbsp; It would be useful when I'm in a rush,&nbsp;no time to enter password first just for adding a quick reminder.

VolumeDA does the same thing.&nbsp; I can just turn on the Clie and do a quick&nbsp;grafitti swipe to launch Volume DA over the System Lockout screen, tap the silent button make the Clie to be quiet for 2 hours as I&nbsp;walk into the meeting room.

[burningmonkeys]

My favorite hack is BatteryHack.......Pretty Nifty