[Dx4win] DX4WIN - fixed release?

Jim Reisert AD1C jjreisert at alum.mit.edu
Sun May 18 19:57:53 EDT 2008


On 5/18/2008 1:53 AM, Stefano Cipriani wrote:

> Any new fixed release at Dayton?
> After one year would be desirable to have a release at least fixed in 
> the bugs.....

7.04 will be available on the web (http://www.dx4win.com) some time 
later this week.  Here are the release notes:


Bug fixes and new features for version 7.04

Updates for various databases (Thanks to Jim, AD1C)

· Countries
· QSL managers
· Awards
· Internet addresses

QSO Window

· Added more modes (JT65, JT6M and Olivia)
· Added option for multiple QSO operation to set custom award
· Fixed bug searching for custom award
· File SaveAs restores status if write fails
· Default QSL method comes from defaults again when adding or importing 
a QSO
· Filter was not reset after selecting a different filter
· Corrected 33cm band
· Restored the use of Alt+C to move to callsign field
· Show modes in sorted order (also in preferences)

Radios

· Changed internal logic to reduce reading from the radio
· Updated Yaesu FT-2000

Import/Export

· Fixed bug that flagged imported QSOs as not counting for DXCC
· Corrected ADIF field <pfx> for wpx prefix
· Ignore international settings when exporting a date

Country database

· Fixed bug that could lead to US contacts getting the wrong prefix when 
adding a new country
· Fixed tabbing order in Country Editor Details tab

Labels

· Added option to print VIA mgrcall without printing manager labels
· Changing QSL routing for countries without a buro did not mark the log 
as updated
· Fixed logic for finding duplicate QSLs

External data

· Increased buffer size to avoid buffer overflow when using Buckmaster
· Include current hamcall32.dll
· Reworked logic when we can update a QSO using external data

LogBook Window

· Changed mm/dd/yyyy year format for the QSO date to four digits

Reports

· Fixed L status bugs for small reports (like IOTA)
· Allow all modes in WPX (as selected in WPX preferences)

Packet

· Capacity = 0 caused endless loop
· Alt+D added (Show/DX)


Program

· Program has to be installed as administrator
· Shortcut link to DX4WIN includes working directory to avoid problems 
with finding the help file

Other

· Added Green Heron rotator


-- 
Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, http://www.ad1c.us


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