[Dxbase] Odd Display Problems with Log Window

Mon Nov 17 21:12:01 EST 2008

Hi Tim,

Yes I did try the same resolution that was used on the previous monitor (and
computer), no difference. The computer itself is basically a very clean
install with all updates, nor does it have any plug-ins like java tools that
might hamper its operation.

If no one else has been having this problem or issues akin to mine, I am
inclined to think there is something at my end I am overlooking. I know it
is not the display board or drivers as I have observed the same problem with
two different cards. 

Again, it is a cosmetic problem and not causing me any end grief with DXBase
that I am aware of. Though I would dearly like to be able to disable the
start up 'splash screen' to see if that might help. 

The only thing I can stress is, I have not seen this problem with any other
program running on my radio computer. It must be some hardware or setting on
my computer that does not play well with DXB, but I'll be darned if I can
think of it.

Thanks for your suggestions they are appreciated,
Eric - Ve3gsi

> -----Original Message-----
> From: dxbase-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dxbase-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N3XX
> Sent: November-17-08 6:08 PM
> To: ve3gsi at canada.com; 'DXbase e-Group'
> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Odd Display Problems with Log Window
> 
> Eric,
> I sure thought running with a clean install would fix the problem.  Did
> you
> try changing the screen resolution?  If that's not it, I'm out of
> ideas.  I
> hope someone has a suggestion that works for you.
> 
> 73,
> Tim - N3XX
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric - VE3GSI" <ve3gsi at sympatico.ca>
> To: "'Jack'" <jack at dxbase.com>; <ve3gsi at canada.com>; "'DXbase e-Group'"
> <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:38 PM
> Subject: RE: [Dxbase] Odd Display Problems with Log Window
> 
> 
> > Jack & Tim,
> >
> > After following your instructions and using only the virgin base that
> is
> > installed with DXBase 2007. The following happens, towards the end of
> the
> > time the splash screen is showing, the main DXBase 2007 windows still
> goes
> > all white and the menu bar does recover.
> >
> > The log window daughter screen when using the virgin database still
> flips
> > to
> > white and back when I resize the main DXB window.
> >
> > When I use my 55668 QSO data base, the main DXB screen still goes
> white
> > and
> > back to the original problem I reported earlier. That is the File
> Edit
> > ....
> > menu bar stays white.
> >
> > I have tried repair and compacting my database with no change. This
> is
> > interesting though, just towards the end of running the Database
> utility
> > that little tool box went entirely white as the database was being
> > compressed, just like the main DXB window. Anytime I have run the
> utility
> > since the little tool box ran fine.
> >
> > I will double check my Windows screen setting here, but to be honest
> it is
> > basically the same Windows Classic Theme with black background I have
> used
> > for quite a number of years now with default fonts. Jack, I assure
> you I
> > am
> > not saying DXBase is the problem, it is I have run out of ideas as
> what to
> > check.
> >
> > Still looking for ideas!
> > 73 Eric - Ve3gsi
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Jack
> >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Odd Display Problems with Log Window
> >>
> >> The advice given by N3XX is on target.... I assume that when you say
> >> you
> >> copied your "custom files", that you might mean your dxb2007.ini
> file
> >> that
> >> is stored in your Windows folder.
> >>
> >> DXbase uses pixel values in storing your screen info from one
> session
> >> to
> >> another.  Since you are using different computer/video cards, trying
> to
> >> reuse your "custom file" settings is most likely not going to work
> and
> >> could
> >> cause the symptoms you describe.
> >>
> >> I suggest you save your .mdb files to a safe place outside DXbase
> >> folder,
> >> uninstall DXbase, delete the 2007 folder, delete the dxb2007.ini
> file,
> >> reboot, install dxbase, reset your user options, and try again.  But
> >> also
> >> make certain you have the latest updates for your video card and
> your
> >> OS
> >> installed too.
> >>
> >> Jack
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Eric - VE3GSI
> >> Subject: [Dxbase] Odd Display Problems with Log Window
> >>
> >>
> >> > Jack and Gang,
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > This past summer and again last week, I upgraded my station
> computer
> >> and
> >> > reinstalled DXBase. I won't get into why I upgraded twice, but
> keep
> >> in
> >> > mind
> >> > the following problem showed up on both new computers using two
> >> different
> >> > video cards. I also updated my monitor and increased the
> resolution
> >> 1280 x
> >> > 1024 in size and, I do not, and never have run DXB full screen.
> For
> >> > DXBase
> >> > 2007, I reinstalled the program and copied over my custom files
> along
> >> with
> >> > the log book.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Here is the first problem, now when I start DXB - just before the
> >> splash
> >> > screen ends, the entire DXB window below the top grab bar goes
> white.
> >> As
> >> > soon as the splash screen goes off the DXB screens recover except
> for
> >> the
> >> > File - Edit - etc menu bar. This bar remains white until I run my
> >> mouse
> >> > cursor over the now white buttons to recover them or minimize on
> >> expand
> >> > DXbase or switch to another program. This does not hinder the
> >> operation of
> >> > DXBase, it just looks weird.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Next problem also relegated to above. I mention I do not run full
> >> screen
> >> > and
> >> > now if I grab the edges of the main DXB screen, the log window
> goes
> >> white
> >> > until I stop moving my mouse. There is no change in any of the
> >> windows if
> >> > I
> >> > simply move the main window.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Also related to this odd behaviour with the main log window. I
> Expand
> >> the
> >> > log window to the full size of the DXB main window and drag an
> edge,
> >> the
> >> > entire log goes white. I can recover by minimizing and restoring.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > The facts are this. I have seen the same problem with two video
> >> cards, an
> >> > SiS chipset and ATI Radeon 128 meg AGP card, both cards have the
> >> latest
> >> > drivers. No other program on the computer has any video problem
> and I
> >> do
> >> > mean none.  I can have no other programs running and still have
> the
> >> > problem.
> >> > The previous computer was a P3/800 with no video issues, this
> >> computer is
> >> > a
> >> > p4/2.4 both are running with 1 GB of RAM. The operating system is
> XP
> >> pro
> >> > with all hardware and software updates.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > I honestly don't think it is hardware/driver related, I suspect it
> is
> >> a
> >> > simple option or setting I have overlook either in the OS or in
> >> DXBase.
> >> > At
> >> > the end of this e-mail I have tagged some of the files I copied
> back
> >> into
> >> > my
> >> > DXB directory.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Please anyone!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Eric - VE3GSI
> >> >
> >> > ve3gsi at canada.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Default.co
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Defrotor.ini
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\dxbclear.wcf
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\dxbinit.wcf
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\inetcmds.txt
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Mycols.CO
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Myprvqso.CO
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Pqsodflt.co
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Radios.ini
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\refdata.mdb
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Rotors.ini
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\Rptdesc.ini
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\savfiles.txt
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\U.S.A. County
> >> > Substitutions.txt
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\VE3GSI.CO
> >> >
> >> > C:\Program Files\Scientific Solutions\DXbase 2007\VE3GSI.mdb
> >> >
> >> > C:\Windows\DXB2007.INI
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
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