Thread: Newbie Question regarding destination summary screen

Originally Posted by jtrosky

Not only does the Decent skin show more of the map screen overall, but it also displays more information at the same time (and looks better and provides more functionality).

In terms of the data fields in the stock skin using more space compared to the Decent skin, I did a mock up for you - I put the 3 stock fields over top of the 3 Decent fields - which uses more space? If I added the other information that Decent provides on the screen (date, time, speed and second-turn info), it wouldn't even be close.

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First, you didn't indicate what skin you're comparing it with. Second, your picture showed other than a few minor changes (next street needing not fully bordered or a transparent next street) and slightly larger border around data fields, the space is pretty much the same. If you were using a skin that provide settable transparency level, you would see the map behind those data fields and the border size will be irrelevant. News flash, your "other information" listed are part of other skins as well and I've seen it very well organized. Finally, if you're using a skin that provide timed display, all those data fields won't even be shown fixed all the time and the map will look much "cleaner."

Originally Posted by jtrosky

Decent skins doesn't give you more map space!!!

Exactly what I've been saying.

Originally Posted by jtrosky

Simply put, Decent give me more information and uses less space - and the 1/4" of space that the data fields do take up is *behind* my vehicle anyway, so it would otherwise be "wasted" space. And I can even make the data fields transparent if I really wanted to show that map area as well.

This is YOUR preference, some of us do want to see little map space BEHIND the vehicle.

Originally Posted by jtrosky

Regarding NexgGen, first of all, I never said that "others doesn't" use it! Others are free to use whatever they want - for whatever reasons they want - it doesn't bother me like it appears to bother you. I never said that I don't use NextGen because it's not as "clean"" or "professional" - my point was that regardless of what else it does or doesn't do, it's a complete non-starter for me since there is no fully cracked version for WinCE. Until I can get past that limitation, I have no desire to even explore current versions. When I did try it when it first became available for WinCE in "limited crack" form, I found that I didn't like it (for a few reasons) - but the main reason why I won't even consider it *now* is because a fully cracked version doesn't exist. That is why I won't even consider NextGen - period. That is a VERY relevant reason to *me*.

Here is a revamp:
In your many posts you claimed how "clean" Decent skin is, then I brought up NextGen also being "clean" Then you said you don't care for it because it's not fully cracked (although I failed to see what that has to do with the "cleaniness") Your reason not to consider NextGen has nothing to do with the topic of comparing it to other skins (especially Decent) regarding the "cleaniness" of it. As I said before people preference are subjective, but if you're going to compare, compare it for the same reason. It's like a discussion is on comparing how fast two cars can go, then suddenly oh I don't like the color of that car, so I don't care for it.

Originally Posted by jtrosky

I like the Decent skin for MANY reasons, one of which is the options that it does provide. Not how many options - but the usefulness of those options. When you combine that with the overall appearance and functionality, it's my preferred skin. I don't want to have to change a ton of code to get a skin that I like - especially when there is already one that does what I want. :-)

It's clear to me now that you have not investigated other skins to its full potential. There are few skin that have "useful" options (much more than Decent) such as transparency control, font control, color control, timed display of buttons, etc... From what you wanting, not much code changes are needed. From what "useful" options other skins does provided, definitely yes.

Here is how

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Originally Posted by wezly

I think that's it at the moment lol! I'd love to be able to speed it up a little but I reckon that's just down to the hardware to be honest...If you can find more in depth 'instructions' or a manual for the decent skin that would be awesome...I'd like to see if I can customise the skin more to my liking as mentioned in earlier posts...Just can't find the options to do it such as removing the timer and changing the colours to stay in the dark mode....But really appreciate all your efforts...Its people like you guys that make forums like this helpful for us new to igo

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To remove that timer, just press the area above the timer - it should "cycle" it between "off, normal and extended" mode. For example, it the pictures I took in one of my posts above, I disabled it as well. There is also a different "timer" in that area that can be enabled/disabled (not sure which timer you're referring to) - to enable/disable the "Arrival Time Tracking" timer, go into Settings->Trip Monitor Settings, tap the "Trip Computer" line (will say "Enabled") and in there you can disable the "Arrival Time Tracking" display (as well as disable the average speed display and some other settigns). The Decent skin modified a lot of the settings menus, so you really need to go in and explore the settings - lots of cool stuff that you can do.

Also, I'll post these pictures again - they show most of the "hotspots" of the Decent skin (some are "hidden", such as the one to modify the display of the one timer):

"No route" mode (pink circles are "hidden" hotspots"):

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Additional hotspots when a route is defined:

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I really like the hidden mute/unmute hotspot! :-)

What d you mean by "stay in dark mode"? You always want the screen to be in "night" mode? If so, there are a few different ways:

1. Go into Settings->Map Settings and set the "Colors" setting to "Night" (instead of "Auto")
2. Go into Settings->Map Settings and select "Day Map Color" and select one of the night schemes.

If that it not what you are talking about, please clarify a little.

The only "formal" documentation for the "Decent" skin (that I'm aware of) is whats in "readme.txt" file included in the skin archive. But it's more of a "feature list" than true documentation - but it may still be useful. I've included the feature list here:

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If you have any questions about any of these features, let me know and I may be able to help with it.

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