[Dx4win] 6.0x Misc.

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 07:09:55 -0500

Re PF3 on XP pro with RAC loaded to disk... I do not see this
behaviour...
The PSK31 double-click seems not to work... But I've never used this
feature... So I'll make sure it isn't cockpit error
The lookup here is instantaneous... So maybe the first problem is with
using the CD... But it makes sense that lookup begins after the third
character is typed... Or perhaps on exiting the box...
I think more info in the prior Q is a good idea... but not hi
priority...
Sun time at DX is obvious from the map if day/night is enabled...
Agree re grey-black... But some of this is arguable either way...
Call on SWL card... Not necessary.. But wouldn't hurt...

And one more pitch for the next major release...

On real time entry...
F10 saves the QSO and logs start time... But keeps current QSO on
screen...
Enter saves QSO and sets stop time...

The way it works now is perfect for Dxing... But the change would take
care of casual logging and other countries logging requirements...

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Paul van der Eijk
Sent: February 12, 2003 12:12 AM
To: J. F. Samuels; DX4WIN List Server
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] 6.0x Misc.

John,

I'm mixing my comments; starting with ***

1. Existing 6.02 problems (under Windows XP Home anyway)
o PSK31 mouse double click still does not populate the QSO window fields
properly (known bug)
**** This has been reported previously, but typically for systems that
upgraded to XP. On a number of XP systems this works as expected. Looks
more like a MS upgrade issue to me at this time.

o If my packet, RTTY or rotator window fails to open (local problem with
USB ports and RF), the next time I open DX4WIN those windows are all
over the place, not where they belong.  I have to re-set them.
**** Have to check this

o The packet, and maybe RTTY, input area does not remember its size
setting. It must be reset every time I open DX4WIN (already reported).
*** Known issue; caused by changes in one of the libraries that I use
and I have not found a work around.

o PF3 causes a large DOS box to appear before the callsign/lookup window
appears when DX4WIN is opened with a shortcut.  Changing the Startin
folder does not help.  If DX4WIN is opened directly from the .exe file,
no DOS window appears.  This problem has also been reported.
*** And I have no clue what is causing this to be different. What 
data source are you using? Just wondering if other XP users see the
same?

o Re above, if I set Automatic Update, a search begins on the first
character typed with no delay, which ties things up for a while and
prevents me from completing typing the call
*** On-line has a warning about this; bet you have the callsign update 
option enabled.

2. Wish List
o Green-reverse spots when not confirmed even when the contact
contributes to nothing (as discussed)
*** Done for the next release

o Ability to copy a few lines from the packet window so I can paste them
into a manager's address window
*** Works for me; I think you have to be in holding mode for this to
work (to stop text coming in)

o Ability to customize fields and their sequence in the Same Call window
(I would like to add QSL method, Label?, etc.)
*** Will check that out, but not sure how much demand there is for this

o See local time in the DX Sunrise/Sunset - Info window -- wasn't that
there once?
*** This display now uses the 'closest' info available (like state,
iota). Old version only used the country information which had a
somewhat 'bogus' field containing the time difference for the country
with UTC. If I can estimate the local time based on the longitude we
would be in business again.

o Revert the map to 5.03 where I could see a highlighted country much
more clearly
*** Not sure what has changed here; highlighted country is shown in
Yellow as was done in 5.03

o Double click on RTTY fields to populate QSO fields
*** In the planning stage; had more requests for this

o Use gray for disabled modes/bands only.  Use black for confirmed mode
and band.  Be able to ignore both.
*** Had a few requests for this, but not enough to make this change.
Many users are used to the current setup and consequences. (Spots become
gray when you work a station that was previously listed as important for
example)

o Station worked as part of SWL card
*** This comes up so now and then, and I don't see the need for this.
You confirm to the SWL that you were indeed active on that time on that
band. That is what SWL is about. 

73, John, K2CIB

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