I was going to do this. But I started the car. MINI logo, loading..., Navi loaded correctly...what the heck? I drove it. Turned it off. Turned it on. Same thing. I figure its working no?

Sounds like a momentary glitch in the matrix. If it's working well now, let it ride....

While we are at having different splash screens. How about one with this logo, for those M owners.
http://www.bmwusa.com/nr/rdonlyres/9..._current01.jpg

Here you go sir. @Technic requested it.

Damn, beat me to it.

Here's mine, 12k... the ///M is a little bigger :)

http://www.linquist.net/temp/navboot6.gif

I must possess a new splash screen

I like yours better :thumbup:

Thanks. You guys are the best. :bow: :bow:

How long does it take before the splash screen is shown again? What I mean is, after doing this modification, the Nav performed a reboot. Once it was back, I saw my new splash screen. However, shutting the car off and waiting a few minutes doesn't seem to bring it back. It just goes straight to the menu or map. Beedeeman told me on another forum that the car must sit for some time, and then the splash screen returns when you open the door or switch on the ignition. Question is, how long is that length of time? I wanted to show my wife the mod today, and when it didn't work, she looked at me funny. :confused:

The i-bus has to go to sleep, which can take 15 to 20 minutes.

Hmm. I swear I had left the car parked for at least 20 minutes. Oh well, I will check again tomorrow.

Sorry. Once you unlock the car the Nav computer is in bootup mode and loading the OS. You have to give it a few seconds ~10secs and then open the door, it should appear then.

Do not immediately turn to ignition 1 or 2 after unlocking and opening door it will go straight to Map or Menu.

This is truly too cool!

Does anyone know where to get (or do you have) the BMW font used to write the model designations, ie. M5, X5, 4.4i, 540i, etc, etc... I've been searching but can't find anything. Imagine the possibilities...:rolleyes:

Ok, some more interesting stuff. I let the car sit for about an hour. I did as you said by unlocking the door and waiting a few seconds. I opened the door, and still nothing. I put the key in and switched it to the first position. It went straight to the menu or map.

I went ahead and pulled fuse #7. After that, then the splash screen came back up. I wonder what's going on? My splash screen is about 29K, and it displays just fine. The rest of the system seems to be working as well. Any ideas?

Try loading the original unmodified navboot file on V26. That should bring back the ==BMW== splash. And see what happens. I can only hint at the possible size of the image file.

Also, reading on the BMW Treff forums that V26.09a is bad for Nav units. It apparently destroys the majority of them. I would try to get the Nav unit recoded since your system has been flashed to V26.09a once already.

Yes, read about the patch destroying NAV units as well. I went ahead and downgraded to V25, then back up to V26 with a modified splash screen. I'll try and make an appointment with my SA for Friday. Hopefully he'll recode the car for free.

Keep us updated.

Can anyone help me out? I currently have v26 and I want to upgrade to a new splash screen but I have no idea how to do so. PM me if you're interested in making a small splash graphic for me and posting the correct image file? Monetary payment will be provided.

Good News, Bad News
 

So far all of my screens have been <20kb, I created a 48kb animated gif:

Attachment 5268

and though it loaded, OS-9 would not animate it. Bad news for animation (limited to 1 frame), good news for larger hi-res graphics on the nav.

It destroys the majority of them?!? like... right away?

I've upgraded 2 cars to the 09a with no problems....

This is the error i'm getting

Does the user you are logged on as have local administrator rights to the machine?

Error using GIF extractor
 

I am also getting this same message. Using windows XP and am logged on as the administrator.

Anyone able to help.

could someone send my a live link to the gifextractor as i cant get on carmes at all?

Much respect to all the genius's that made this possible!!!!!!

Jason

Hello again!

Well done to the group for getting this far. I love this reverse engineering.

No problems on my 2004 Mk-IV system in Australia. Still getting the same redraw glitches but it has been like this since version 26.

Apart from the image I created with the roundel in my second post, here is my effort. :) I made this image from scratch after looking at an iDrive startup screen. It looks great here in a web browser on the PC, but the colours look dreadful on the Mk-IV's screen - it almost looks grey.

I think we need to find out which colours are able to be displayed by the navigation computer. The splash screens don't quite look as you'd expect them to... There must be a colour table somewhere listing 'legal' colours...

Paul Martin
Australia

Nice image Paul.

I'd guess that the appearance on the monitor is more likely due to poor colour rendition on the monitor itself rather than a limitation in the colours that can be stored in the GIF.

The car monitor requires different characteristics to a PC monitor. For example, one of the prime characteristics must be that it is visible even in strong light and this probably compromises its ability to accurately display colours.

You coluld try increasing the saturation of your image, so it looks too colourful on your PC monitor.

Thanks Richard,

That's what I thought initially, however the TV displays wonderful colours and so too does the Nav really, menu colours & the map display (particularly post v26).

I tried increasing the saturation of the GIF but it still looks dreadful!

Not to worry. The great thing about all this tweaking is that we can at lease switch the T26.09A for the old ==BMW== logo :)

Paul Martin
Australia

Paul,

Unless I saved your image incorrectly it looks like it may not be in the correct format.

I've changed it to index colour and flatened the layers in the image it looks the same on the PC:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richard...W%20iDrive.gif

but it only has 256 colours, try it instead.

:bustingup :bustingup :bustingup

Here ya go. http://www.xoutpost.com/102790-post161.html

how about this one? LOL!
http://www.filefarmer.com/2/broknlgs24/MmmBMW.gif

Simple but effective

DOHHH

can someone generate me a functioning naviboot file with a M logo for the V26 without bridviev, 10000000000000000000000000000000000 thanks to my heroooooo :)

http://www.linquist.net/temp/navboot6.gif

Here's my welcome screen..

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/3/7...comeEagles.gif

I tried the procedure described on page 17. I started from the V26.00 image. I replaced the splash screen with the ///M logo, replaced the navboot file in the image, burned it, entered the disk in my navi unit. I got the message that new software would be installed, blablabla, reboot, ...might take up to 6 minutes... and a few seconds later (certainly less than 20 seconds), I got a message that the update was successful, and that I could remove the disk and press OK. So far so good.
NOTHING CHANGED????? Still got the old splash screen, the version info I entered is not found (just reads 4.1.60 or something like that).

I entered the cd in my pc, copied the navboot file to my hard drive, checked the splash image again with the gifextractor, and I really did burn the correct image.

What did I do wrong?

Thx!

edit: @M3QP: working on that file. As soon as it is finished (and it works), I'll upload it somewhere, and post the link.

NOTE: If you already had V26 loaded, you have to drop a version, then re-upgrade BACK up to your "logofied" version for the update to take.

It won't update if the version is the same as the one already installed.

Now if someone could crack also the audio files we could hear dohhhs everywhere: http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...ftware.html#11

I have a completed v26 ISO with custom splash screen posted on the M5Board here, but it is not using the screen below. I have the .GIF image I used posted in the above thread.

Gif extractor loading problems
 

Four Ari (and anyone else!),

Just figured out the problem you are having with the Gif extractor and security warnings.

Turn off any fire walls.

Go to internet properties,
click security tab,
Click 'Custom level' box,
At the bottom of this window set the 'Reset to:' option to 'low'
Then click 'Reset',

Now go to the series of options within the window above and go to the first item:

'.Net Framework-reliant components,
Run components not signed with identicode''
Click 'Disable'

Click OK

Close down properties and go back to the link - you should now be able to down load the GIF extractor and run it without problems.:)

see post #238

Hmm,
The audio files could be my next project.
I really wanna have some jamaican slang navi LOL
"Yo maan turn to da right, maaaan."
"how you fi do that?"
"After the next weed field turn left."

Shouldn't be too hard since we already know the file format.


Tino

That would be sweet....imagine taking a wrong turn and the NAV responds by saying DOH

I'm putting my order in RIGHT NOW for the Rastafarian NAV voice !!!!!!

If you're loading V26 and the system already has V26 in it then it will not take the upgrade. You have to downgrade to V25 and then back to V26.

can someone change for me the ===BMW=== into

====BMW M POWER====:)

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/n...-v26-09a-beta-

Yes, please! Now if navi's language selection could be altered so that you could drop unused languages and replace those with you own menu text translations and audio tracks, i.e. English regular, English Simpsons, English Jamaican... I think the text translation should be easy to do, but the language setting also changes cluster language via bus command, so finding that could be tricky. But maybe one day you will make a BMW navigation theme editor for: pics, colors, texts and sounds :)

I cant get GIF extractor to run on pos windows xp, anyone wanna do two cool splash screens and upload the navboot file with these? much appreciation.

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/2/2...548is_ext1.jpg

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/2/2...nal_810607.jpg

Did you install the .NET framework? You need this in order for the program to run.

Wow !

I like new sofware hacks!


Gratulation!!!!


greetz

Michael

You read my mind, I have been scouring the net for new voice files. I believe Thales OEMs the systems to BMW (http://products.thalesnavigation.com...oem/vehnav.asp)

hi experts,

I read all posts about v26-09 and I did it. Thx to all who contributed.
First of all I burned V26-09 and installed it. Worked very well and I enjoyed it.

The more I read the more I feared to destroy my MK4. Next step: back to v26 and use birdview as well without possibility to change.

Today I had to to leave my birdview because I have visit to my dealer. I changed to normal view in order not to loose my warranty.

No problem with that. No difficulty to restore. V26 and v26-09 are burnt and easily to be reinstalled.

Much easier for me would be to have v26-09 in use, enjoy it and change in case of visit to dealer to v26. So I cant manifested as to be a betrayer.

There are so many posts how to change the image from v26-09 to whatsoever, but for me as a fool it is important:

is there anywhere a link to upload v26-09 with the normal ==BMW== logo?

?????MFG SLIA

Everytime I exchange the gif which is about 60kb, and I check the navboot file it appears it has reverted back to the t26.09a splash screen, anyone know what im doing wrong? If I try to change the 26.09a logo out it give me an error stating that the module length does not fit. please help!

Funny! or austin powers with "If possible make a legal U-turn" and after you make the U-turn "Yeah baby" :rofl: :rofl:

Did you check the box "ignore file size"? the 60KB file bigger than the 4.5KB 26.09a logo. So you have to tell gifextractor to ignore the file size. Try that and let us know.

I did Bdman, I checked the box and that says ignore file size, it appears to replace the file, but when I check the file tree I cannot it doesnt show as being replaced. If I close gif extractor and reopen it the original 26.09 splash screen has taken over in the navboot. anyone know what im doing wrong??

itwurx!

Schweet!!!

Here i'm post about voices files http://www.xoutpost.com/103505-post23.html

@M3QP: I've got an ISO with the ///M logo you requested earlier. Where should I upload it?

edit: and thanks guys for the explanation about the 'update-to-the-same-version'. Should have found that by myself...

I hope you guys have seen what's going on over in the other thread titled "Enabling Features in V26 Code" http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...-v26-code.html

Nomad, and Amibishop, have managed to hack the original V26 so that "Pointing North" has been exchanged for "Perspective" view..!!

So you no longer need to have that beta software installed, and worry about wrecking your hardware etc.., and withthe hacked V26 you get back some of the features that you lost with the beta software...

NavMan

True, although this thread is still applicable for inserting your own custom splash screen ;)

Does anyone have the v26 iso [not the v26.09 beta] with 2wires' original splash screen of the bmw logo with the "====BMW====" below it? Please send me a PM if you do.

Hey just a fellow nav user on my Cooper S over in the UK.

Anyone know if ver.26 can be hacked for a change of splash screen??

cheers

just follow the steps that are listed in this thread.

I don't mean to be rude but how about READING this thread? It's all in here! Including which versions it's working with and what you need...

7erAce

One more startup screen I made for you:

I have the 26.09a and today my nav hung during bootup. It displayed "Please wait..." and didn't do anything. I couldn't change the screen, nothing.
I pulled the fuse #41 and put it back in after 5s.
The nav booted, showed the custom logo and hung again.
I pulled the fuse again and then it started correctly.
I'll watch that issue and maybe go back to V26 with perspective patch.


Tino

7erAce - I'm asking because I don't have the time or the skills to do this. So frankly, yes you're being rude.

i don't believe that he was replying to u.
:confused:
he was replying to the guy asking if v26 can be hacked.

I had a similar problem when I used a DVD-R copy of a map disc in my MKIV. It sould occasionally complain that the drive is empty when the disc is in fact in it, and after a few weeks srated locking up as you describe. I went back to the original and no problem since, so I am skeptical to try the 26.09.

@2Wires: Got the same prob with my Cooper S plus missing some options (telephone). So I returned to V26.

@all: Has anybody got an idea why I can't find the MINI-Bootlogo in a V26 navboot-file with gifextractor?

Well i agree with him anyways :rolleyes:

I think most will agree this is rather a technical thread

Hi there,

Any hints why I can not change to the enclosed file? I think everyting is fine, resolution, size, 8bit... When I try to change the file in the navboot the bootsceen just disapears from the list...

Minister



http://www.macrografix.de/auto/motor2.gif

i agree, it is a technical thread.
although, u asked if ver.26 can be hacked
for a change of splash screen. i guess he
could have just answered ur question w/ a
simple, "yes.":dunno:

very good question. i just tried loading that file
and i got the same results.:dunno:

It is a .NET problem.
I cannot display the image though it should be imported properly.
I didn't figure out why it cannot display this. I have to check MS tech sites to a solution perhaps.

Tino

Edit: It's solved. Download the newest version and check "Read "complicated" gifs" before clicking "extract".
I wouldn't use the option if not neccessary.

Here are the working ones with links to GIF in Navboot

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/n...-beta-bmw3.gif
http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/software/navboot

http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...e/MiniLogo.gif
http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...ogoNavboot.zip

http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...ntainscape.gif
http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...GIFnavboot.zip

http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/software/MGLogo.gif
http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...ogoNavboot.zip

http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s...rentScreen.gif

http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/s.../BMWMatrix.gif
THIS IS MY CURRENT SCREEN... my interior trim is Titanium

Now to create the image:
1. Start UltraISO (you will see window split into four sections)
2. Goto File->Open (locate the Navigation CD image of S/W) or Open CD/DVD
3. Once CD is loaded into "Image" window navigate to \V_2\RR\0101\BMWC01S\app_sw\
4. Now goto Actions->Add Files and locate the downloaded modified "navboot"
5. You will be prompted to verify replacement. Select "yes"
6. Goto File->Save
8. Burn, install, Enjoy!

OMG I got all excited and thought at last something I can follow read the instructions and shook my head.

1. no 1 ??? what is a UltraISO ???? where do I find it ?????.

This is no fair on us mentally chanllenged folk:rolleyes: :rolleyes: when it comes to this kinda stuff.:) :)

Figure out Font type for BMW type designation
 

Hello guys,

its just a unbelievable work that was done here.
Right now I've installed the upgraded version with splashscreen customized by RichardP1. It works in my '02 E39 since Tuesday just fine - no problem at all. :rofl: So, there is no reason for me at the moment to install the hacked version of the V26.

Yesterday I tryed the 1. time to create my own splash
and had this outcome.

But I'm not satisfied with the result - It would be much better, if the type designation "530i" can be inserted as true type font rather then as picture.

Is there any body out there who knows with font type has to be applyed for BMW type designation?

Kindest regards,
Matthias

I like the 530i screen. Wonder how the 'X5' in same place look.

see post #29 (page 17)

I have but I just don't have the computer skills to do this stuff.

I am just looking for a link Saying BMW with logo.

Can anyone post up a link so I can burn to a cd.

Attachment 5350

Done... http://www.wootenweb.com/downloads/software/Fiona.zip

i, too, uploaded a hacked version of v26 for others to download.
as of right now, 1 person is testing it. once, they let me know
it's working, i'll post the link. the version i created has 2 views -
Perspective and Travel Direction. it also is using this splash screen.
http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/n...bmwlogonew.gif

Issues
 

Hi, I believe you will need to address two issues if its anything like the embedded software I have been involved with in the past.

1. If the gif is a different size than the original you will probably get errors as the linked image probably requires different modules all at previously assigned places - set at image link time. I think you would need to make the image identical size to get around this with the same byte alignment also.

2. There is no doubt a checksum across the whole image to ensure the Nav hardware doesn't start running corrupt s/w and therefore die in a nasty way. This I dont think you can get around other than to work out how the checksum is done. Presumably on the other thread where some mods were done this has been solved (?)

Good luck !

cheers,
Seedar.

Hi Seedar,

This has been covered already. When people first started replacing GIF images, I had exactly the same thoughts.. that there had to be a checksum, and indeed there is.

The "navboot" file, which is the one being modified is developed for an operating system called OS9000, and the "navboot" file is made up of modules, some of which are images, some of which are files.. In OS9000 these are all lumped together in one large file.

Each module had a header, module length, type, name, and finally at the end of the module a 24-bit checksum.

Eariler in these posts you'll find a GIFExtracter and replacer. This program locates the image modules in the "navboot" file. When using this program you'll notice that the main image module is 133Kb in size, even though the image stored in the module is only 4Kb in size. The GIF in this module can be replaced by one up to that size, using the program, and the checksum is recalculated, ensuring that the sat nav computer correctly loads the software..

So you're completely correct, but it's all been done already..

NavMan

Lol, excellent definition

Now how do we define a "complicated" gif ?

Any idea why the attached image won't work?
I did check the 'read complicated gifs' and 'ignore file size' checkboxes.

i would assume u can define it as gifs that cause the
type of reaction that you got when attempting to
replace the gif.:dunno:

2Wires - i recently downloaded the new version of GIF Extractor, but
when i attmepted to extract the navboot file, i get this error -

"An unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click
Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.
If you click Quit, the application will shut down immediately.

This device is not ready."

Details -

"See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.IO.IOException: The device is not ready.

at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String str)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, Boolean useAsync, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode)
at GifExtractor.Form1.cmdStart_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage (Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(M essage& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 1.0.5000.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.4322.2032
CodeBase: file:///c:/windows/microsoft.net/framework/v1.1.4322/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
GifExtractor
Assembly Version: 1.0.2245.5857
Win32 Version: 1.0.2245.5857
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/GIF%20Extractor/GifExtractor.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 1.0.5000.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.4322.2032
CodeBase: file:///c:/windows/assembly/gac/system.windows.forms/1.0.5000.0__b77a5c561934e089/system.windows.forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 1.0.5000.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.4322.2032
CodeBase: file:///c:/windows/assembly/gac/system/1.0.5000.0__b77a5c561934e089/system.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 1.0.5000.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.4322.2032
CodeBase: file:///c:/windows/assembly/gac/system.drawing/1.0.5000.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/system.drawing.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just in time (JIT) debugging, the config file for this
application or machine (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the machine
rather than being handled by this dialog."

I had exactly the same problem on my Thinkpad lappy that I do the burning etc on. However I loaded it on my Server PC and it worked OK.

I wonder if it's the version of .net or something? I had it already loaded on the Thinkpad but had to load it on my server PC.

Don't know enough about this stuff to work out what the error means.

the old version was working fine for me.
since downloading, i can't use the application.:dunno:

Have you tried to burn it anyway?

I've created a lot of GIF pictures over the last few days and (unfortunately) deleted all that didn't show up in GifExtractor. Today I learned that it might've been worth a try, since the one I created last didn't show up either, but I burned it anyway and guess what, it shows up correctly on the NAV, so...

I'm using the latest version of GifExtractor, but checking 'Read "complicated" gifs' dosen't help all the time it seems...

I'll try that in the weekend... Thanks!

now, i notice, that if i have a CD in the CDROM drive, i still
get an error message. instead of it saying that the device
is not ready, i get the message, "Access to the path
"d:\test.gif" is denied." i'm a little lost because the
navboot file is on my desktop, not the d drive.

Ok guys,
check the latest version. The error with D:\text.gif is solved and more "complicated" gifs will be read.

Tino

Sweet. :thumbup: Works for me now!

Thanks Tino. Excellent work.

Yes! Works for me too!!

Great work Tino!

Edit splash screen on Mk3 nav
 

Can you guys interested in editing the splash screen on a Mk3 nav check out my post below

http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...3-sat-nav.html

2Wires Gif Extractor / Replacer can load the usw_load files from the V26 Mk3 software, and display the logo...

Is someone willing to use 2Wires program to replace the splash screen in these files, and load the software onto a Mk3? I'm sure loads of Mk3 owners will be happy if it works!!

Navman

any luck w/ the error "This Device is not Ready?"
i notice that i get this error when i have no cd in
the cdrom drive.:dunno:although, i have navboot
saved to the desktop.:confused:

Could you give me a link as to where I can obtain the lastest version?

page 17 of this thread.

Has anyone noticed that while the Roundel pictured below looks great on the monitor, when you load it into the car, it looks a bit oblong (kind of squashed really)?

A friend of mine tried to alter the MK3 files and wrecked is nav. First he could rescue it by removing the cd after he opened the nav.
But then he tried again and afaik it is dead now.

I don't know whether he made a mistake or the MK3 just doesn't take the new images.
The GifExtractor checks the checksum and also compares the module length.
If sth. doesn't fit, an error is displayed.
So I guess the files were ok...

Tino

Thanks for the help broknlgs24. I had installed yesterday but tried it again and to my surprise it worked. I just installed the BEV but dont like it much so I will install the v26 with splash now. This forum is great!

As we found out the nav checks the header text. Only when it is different it updates the new software.
Can someone comfirm this, too?

if this is true, does that mean that there would
no longer be a need to download to an older version
then upload back to v26?

also, any luck w/ the GIF Extractor app. issues that
i posted in post 291?

Have you installed version 2.0 of .NET ? If thats so, unninstall it and it will work.
I've done that and its working now.

I also had the GIF extractor problem but I just deleted it and reinstalled it from page 17 I think and it worked.

Is this normal? When I attempt to exchange the GIF pictures, both Gifs (=BMW= and the new splash) are absent from the GIF extractor program.

according to my Add/Remove Programs, i only
have .NET 1.1 and .NET 1.1 Hotfix:dunno:

I could mail some of you guys the CD if you are still having problems after I sort everything out and test it on my car. Just specify what splash you want!

i've actually already installed a new splash screen on my NAV.
today, i was jsut going to help others out, but since downloading
the new GIFExtractor, i can not get that app. to work.:confused:

Broknlgs any thoughts on this phenomenon?

i'm pretty sure that i read in one of the other threads
that the image will still work and load the new gif. i've
been using CD-RW's; so, if it doesn't work, u don't have
a coaster.

Alright, here goes nothing!! I will report back in a few.

Tino, thanks. How about adding a version number to the exe-File? Now there are many different GifExtractors around and you can't tell from the filename wether it's the right one. Just an idea...

7erAce

I put one in the header.
But most times I forget to change it ;)

Depends it should be OK on a 16:9 Screen but will look a bit Oblong on a 4:3 screen

Tino - i don't know what i am doing wrong.
i just now, literally 2 minutes ago, downloaded
GifExtractor V1.5 - 2006-02-23 i saved it to my
c:\program files folder. i run the app., click on
Find File, locate my navboot (C:\My Documents\BMW Files),
click on Extract and i get the error -

"An unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click
Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.
If you click Quit, the application will shut down immediately.

This device is not ready."

what am i doing wrong? Gif Extractor V1.4 - 2006-02-21 works fine.

I am puzzled. I traced the code but I can't find an error.
Did you check 'read "complicated" gifs'?

Maybe some language problem? Did you develop this on a German Windows/.Net?

Success!!!!!!!! Thanks for your help fellas!!!!

at first i didn't have that checked off, but i just
tried it again, w/ it checked, and it still failed.

i'm getting this error as soon as i click on extract.:confused:

edit - keep in mind, this is w/o a CD in the CD-ROM drive.
when i insert a CD, the error then changes to "Access to path "d:\test.gif" is denied."

congrats!:2thumbs:

well, i just saw something. somehow, when i click the link
to download, i'm downloading V1.5; even though, the new
version is V1.6:confused: let me empty deleted items/cookies
and who knows what else. i'll let ya know....

well, that did the trick. don't ask me how i was
managing to download V1.5 because i really don't
know. anyway, i now have version 1.6 and i am
able to extract files. thanks again!:2thumbs:

2Wires - quick question. should users now be
checking off the "read complicated gifs" box or
is that when u only have the disappearing issue?

Hmmm I drive a BMW 330i. IS my screen 4:3 or 16:9?

which one do u have?
1st pic or last?

When you had that error you didn't have the newest version. Ok, solved now.

The check "complicated gifs" can be used as you like. I am doing some trick there so I didn't want to turn it on as default.

Tino

To everyone who worked on these awesome features and utilities, a huge thank you!! I got my system updated with custom boot screen quite easily!

Here's my screen if anyone is interested. It required clicking on "no size check" and "use complicated gifs" but works like a charm and looks great! I used Veranda font.

I have some more ideas I may work on in spare time.

Thanks again!! Kick-ass forum you have here!

Hi
I have upgrade on V26.09A and it s wonderfull!

Thanks Nic

Like this item, it's great! But....anyone can help me out?
 

Hi all,
Following this forum and reading it with big interest, I wanted to update also. But my problem is: I have a Rover 75, with MK3 system, and it is not updateable. I tried 6 different cdroms. Now I learned from a Rover forum, it has been specially made for Rover and is very difficult to update, I have to write a other flash into the MK3. Anyone have experience with this, or anyone can sent me a copy of the flash rom of a BMW MK3?

I hope you all don't mind joiing this forum as a Rover driver.

Thanks!

Sorry but you will not be able to update the Rover version of the MK3. I have never ever seen an OS update for one of those, the firmware is effectively locked and a standard BMW OS update will not work, they may even have proms in them rather than eproms.

Do what I did, replace it with a proper BMW MK3 or MK4
Then sell the Rover one on Ebay, you may even make a profit as sometimes for some crazy reason they sell for more than BMW ones which is silly because the firmware is so out of date it does not even offer split screen.

rgds
Keith

Has anybody successfully altered the Splash-Screen for an MK3? In the 7-series forum a few guys have tried for their MK3 but only without success... I can't check since I'm on MK4 only...

Closing this thread. See http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...ing-logos.html for information on this going forward.

Thanks to all that contributed to the success on this!! Outstanding effort!!