[Dxbase] DxBase vs DX Atlas

[Jack]

Ben,

The type of problem you describe is not one that has a clear cut answer 
because there are so many possibilities.  Any suggestions you might get 
would simply be a guess.  The interface between Atlas and DXbase was 
designed through a software technique referred to as com-objects.  A fancy 
way of saying that Atlas installs some software and registry entries so that 
other applications can "know" about it on a given machine.  DXbase has code 
that tries to access this info and provide an interface.  There is a user 
option screen in DXbase where you tell DXbase about the version of Atlas 
being used because it is necessary for DXbase to make the correct interface 
since some versions of Atlas were different.  If that is set correctly, then 
we are left with a few possibilities.  One is hardware trouble where you 
have some hard drive or memory problems going on.  Another is that Atlas or 
DXbase installations are not working correctly possibly due to bad 
installations, corrupt sectors on the hard drive, etc...  Could also be as 
simple as your machine is running out of memory.  Could also be that you 
have some other software running on your machine that is not compatible with 
Atlas and DXbase running together.  Sorry there is no crystal ball to tell 
you what to do or what is wrong.  But maybe this helps you understand the 
wide range of possibilities.  The good news however is that there seem to be 
a lot of others who use Atlas and DXbase without trouble.  In fact, seems 
you are the only one having a problem judging from the reflector posts.  So, 
at least you know that it is possible to run them both if your machine is in 
good running order and both applications are properly installed and options 
set correctly.  Good luck.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "KB1FJ" <KB1FJ at COMCAST.NET>
To: <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 7:52 AM
Subject: [Dxbase] DxBase vs DX Atlas


> Well, I have done everything I can think of and tried everything suggested
> from the Reflector.  Still, every time I open DX Atlas from DxBase both
> programs shut down after a few seconds.  The only thing left, I suppose, 
> is
> to re-install DxBase.  What do you think?  Might this help?  I know it
> probably will not hurt, but what a pain in the ...!
>
>
>
> Ben, KB1FJ
>
>
>
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