TomTom v6 Custom Menus?

[internetpilot]

I searched and searched the forums, but cannot find any comprehensive collection regarding the the new menu items and such for customizing the menus on a G0 700 that I've updated to v6. I miss my custom menus from v5, but there are a lot more options/icons available now. I can guess at some of the names, but isn't there a comprehensive list of the menu items anywhere? I take it that it would be the same (or extremely similar) as customizing the one of the X10 menu systems, right?

Sorry if this has already been addressed somewhere, but I tried a wide variety of searches with no luck. I did find some mention of the menu system in the POI capture thread, but nothing that lists all the menu item options like what is available in numerous places on the net for v5.

Thanks in advance for any info anyone can provide.
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Chris
- TomTom GO 700
- Palm Tungsten|C w/TomTom Nav 5 & Holux GM210 Receiver

[mikealder]

Perhaps this POST might be of help, it covers the menu items for the vs6, what are you looking for thats not covered here? - Mike

[internetpilot]

[mikealder]

Ah, sorry about that, the reason you cannot get to the post is you are not a subscribed member of the site, the post is in an area only accesable to subscribed members.
I can assure you some of us have messed around with the x10 menu structure, post the specific functions you want and I will see what I can come up with - Mike

[mikealder]

Please try this LINK which is in the public area, there are a number of menus posted by people including myself, the text listings should give you a few ideas - Mike

[internetpilot]

Thanks for the link(s). I did find the POICapture thread, but I was looking more for a complete list of the available menu items for v6 like what is available for v5. I need a comprehensive list because I don't want to remove anything -- I just want to rearrange the menus. Since quite a few of the v6 menu items are new, I have no idea what their official name is.

I guess something like just doesn't exist yet. I'm surprised the OpenTom site hasn't been updated yet, but...oh, well. I'll just have to be patient until such a list is published.

Thanks again!
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Chris
- TomTom GO 700
- Palm Tungsten|C w/TomTom Nav 5 & Holux GM210 Receiver

[Oldboy]

[princeofpeace]

Dear all,

I have seen many forums discussing menu creating for TTs - having done a bit of digging, because I am trying to do the same - I thought I would share what I have found.

You could go here and download the manual http://www.tomtom.com/pro/ which describes customising menus and is free to download

The following is taken from the manual and lists all the menu items you can use within an SDKRegistry folder tomtom.mnu file

If you download the manual, this is found in the 'configuration2.html' file

Menu Items

The following menu items can be used in the customized menu file for the main menu and the preferences menu.

Special Tasks

TASK_EMPTY, no task and this option will be shown as a blanc spot in the 6-option menu
TASK_NONE, no task and no placeholder for it in the menu
TASK_PAGEn, (n is in the range 1-20) a number identifying the custom menu page
TASK_SDKn, (n is in the range 1-50) a command to be sent to a client application, as defined in a capability file

Navigation

TASK_AVOID_ROUTE_LINE, Choose part of the route to avoid
TASK_CONFIRM_DELETE_ROUTE , Clear Route with asking the user confirmation first
TASK_DELETE_ROUTE, Clear Route immediately
TASK_ITINERARY , Itinerary planning
TASK_NAVIGATE_TO , Navigate to
TASK_MENU_FIND_ALTERNATIVES , Go to "Find alternative" menu
TASK_MENU_PLAN_ATOB , Advanced planning
TASK_MENU_RECALC_BLOCK, Go to "Avoid roadblock" menu
TASK_MENU_ROUTE_INSTRUCTIONS, Show the menu with options for vieuwing route
TASK_PLAN_VIA, Calculate a route that goes via specified address
TASK_SET_TOLL, Set the preferences for toll roads
TASK_SET_PLANTYPE, Set the preferences for route planning
TASK_SET_CRADLE, Set cradle preferences
TASK_SHOW_ROUTE_DEMO, Demonstrate planned route
TASK_SHOW_ROUTE_INSTRUCTIONS, Show the list with route instructions
TASK_STEP_ROUTE_INSTRUCTIONS, Browse through the route instructions as images
TASK_SWITCH_2D3D, Switch between 2D and 3D navigation view

Downloads

TASK_MENU_DOWNLOAD , Download extras
TASK_MENU_TRAFFIC , TomTom Traffic
TASK_SHOW_WEATHER , TomTom Weather

Manage Maps

TASK_DELETE_MAP, Delete a map
TASK_SET_MAP, Choose a current map
TASK_SET_HIDEMAP, Specifies whether the map should be replaced with a simpler view under certain conditions
TASK_SHOW_MAP , Browse map

Favourites

TASK_ADD_FAVORITE , Add favourite
TASK_MAINTAIN_FAVORITES, Maintain the list of favorites

Preferences

TASK_CHANGE_HOME_LOCATION, Specify new home location
TASK_LEFTHANDED, Switch between lefthanded and righthanded UI
TASK_MENU_PREFERENCES , Change Preferences
TASK_RESET_SETTINGS, Restore original application settings
TASK_ROTATE_DISPLAY, rotate display by 180 degrees
TASK_SET_BRIGHTNESS, Adjust the brightness level for the device
TASK_SET_BACKLIGHT, Adjust the backlight settings for the device
TASK_SET_CLOCK_TYPE, Set clock type
TASK_SET_COLOR_SCHEMES, Choose day and night color schemes
TASK_SET_COMPASS, Specify how to show the compass in the navigation view
TASK_SET_DAY_COLOR_SCHEME, Choose day color scheme
TASK_SET_DIST_UNITS, Choose distance units
TASK_SET_KEYBOARD_SIZE, Set preferences (size and type) of the on-screen keyboard.
TASK_SET_LANGUAGE, Choose application language
TASK_SET_NIGHT_COLOR_SCHEME, Choose night color scheme
TASK_SET_PROMPT, Specify the additional settings for voice promtps
TASK_SET_STATUS, Specify the information to show at the bottom of navigation view
TASK_SET_VOICE, Choose the voice for reading instructions
TASK_SET_VOLUME, Adjust the voice volume
TASK_SHOW_GPS_STATUS , Configure GPS
TASK_SHOW_STATUS, Show route status
TASK_SWITCH_ASN, Switch accelerometer on/off
TASK_SWITCH_BLUETOOTH, Enable/disable bluetooth connectivity
TASK_SWITCH_NIGHTVIEW, Switch to night view mode
TASK_SWITCH_SOUND, Enable/disable sound
TASK_SWITCH_TIPS, Enable/disable tips

POI

TASK_CONFIGURE_POI, Choose which types of POI to show
TASK_MAINTAIN_POI, Go to POI maintenance menu
TASK_SWITCH_POI, shows/hides POI

Traffic

TASK_MENU_TRAFFIC, go to traffic menu
TASK_TRAFFIC_ENABLE, enable traffic support
TASK_TRAFFIC_EXPLAIN, help for traffic
TASK_TRAFFIC_REPLAN, replan current route
TASK_TRAFFIC_SETTINGS, specify traffic settings
TASK_TRAFFIC_UPDATE, update traffic information
TASK_TRAFFIC_VIEW, go to traffic incidents view

Miscellanious tasks

TASK_ABOUT, show Navigator information screen
TASK_SET_NAME_DISPLAY, specify naming preferences for map/navigation views
TASK_BUDDIES, go to buddies menu

Downloads

TASK_DOWNLOAD_MAP, Download map
TASK_DOWNLOAD_POI, Download POI
TASK_DOWNLOAD_VOICE, Download voice
TASK_DOWNLOAD_SCHEME, Download color scheme
TASK_DOWNLOAD_VERSIONNUMBER, Upgrade the Navigator application
TASK_MANAGE_MAPS, Go to "Manage maps" menu
TASK_MENU_DOWNLOAD, Go to "Downloads" menu
TASK_SERVICE_LOGIN, Perform login to the TomTom Plus services
TASK_SHOW_WEATHER, Get the current weather information

Help

TASK_HELP_GENERAL, General help
TASK_HELP_ITINERARY, Help for itinerary
TASK_HELP_MAINMENU, Help for the main menu
TASK_HELP_MAPBROWSER, Help for the map view
TASK_HELP_PLANNING, Help for route planning
TASK_HELP_TRAFFIC, Help for traffic
TASK_HELP_ZOOMING, Help for zooming
TASK_TUTORIAL , Guided tour - DOES NOT WORK TT aware

Phone

TASK_DIAL_POI, Dial the POI
TASK_MENU_PHONE , Mobile phone
TASK_PAIR_WITH_PHONE, Connect to the phone via Bluetooth

Multimedia

TASK_MULTIMEDIA, Go to multimedia menu
TASK_JUKEBOX, Go to jukebox menu
TASK_IPOD, Go to IPod control
TASK_IMAGE_BROWSER, Go to image library
TASK_DOC_BROWSER, Go to document reader

The following menu items can be used in the customized menu file for the map cursor menu.

Cursor menu

TASK_PLAN_TO_MAPLOC, Navigate to map cursor location.
TASK_NEARBY_POICAT, Find POI near map cursor location.
TASK_CENTER_ON_MAP, Center map on map cursor location.
TASK_DO_ADD_FAVOURITE, Add map cursor location as favourite.
TASK_CURSOR_INTO_POI, Add map cursor location as POI.
TASK_TRAVEL_VIA, Travel via map cursor location.

The manual also describes, setting up the files and folders page setup etc etc

OR

You could go here http://www.gregoryduncan.com/ttmd/index.php and download the small menu builder 571K (free)- note - if you are not sure if you have microsoft's NET installed - this programme will tell you - 23mb version is then up to you whether you want it or not. Also not all the icons are available - but it is good and fast

I hope this is useful

[gadget_sa]

With something as comprehensive as that I fail to see how anyone could say it's not helpful!?

Well done!!
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Steve

iPhone 6 with Western Europe & CamerAlert

[Andy_P]

Nice digging, P of P!

[internetpilot]

Thanks a ton -- I think we were digging at the same time, because I found a direct link to the manual here:

http://www.tomtom.com/lib/doc/PRO/TomTomGO-SDK6_Documentation.zip

I did notice so far in my custom menus that TASK_TUTORIAL does not display on the menu, even if it's in your TomTom.mnu file. Not a biggie though, since at this stage I don't really need the tutorial. Everything else seems to work fine though, and I haven't personally found anything that's missing from the list for my updated GO 700 (maybe there are some missing entries for the X10 series?).

Thanks for posting this. Wish I'd seen it before I launched my 2-day digging campaign! ;)
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Chris
- TomTom GO 700
- Palm Tungsten|C w/TomTom Nav 5 & Holux GM210 Receiver

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