[LOGic] Misc. Stuff RE 2 MONITORS

[K0DAN]

Still more strange behavior...I don't know if the culprit is LOGic, Windows 
(7 x 64), the video card software, or what. I suspect LOGic is at least PART 
of the problem, as the issue only seems to occur when LOGic is running, 
other apps don't behave strangely, such as:

a) I occasionally "lose" an application! Can't be found on either monitor #1 
or monitor #2, but I know the app is running because I can see its presence 
in task manager or LOGic shows it as an open task in its "Window" dropdown. 
Typical lost applications are Web Cluster DX Summit (but curiously, NOT Web 
Cluster DX Summiy Again #2), HAMCAP, and once I lost the entire LOGic 
cluster!

b) I have been playing with switching monitors #1 and #2 as "main display" 
(this is what has the task bar), and I have been moving ham apps and non-ham 
apps around to see what best suits my needs. This is how I discovered that 
some sub-windows were "lost".

c) Apparently there are several ways to access dual monitor control...WIN7 
has inherent function when you rightclick the desktop and select Screen 
Resolution. Even if you don't change the resolution you can identify 
screens, change settings and select screen. Similarly, rightclicking the 
desktop also has an option for the graphics card software which has same 
choices as WIN7 but also expanded choices. I suspect there may be some 
conflict between the two, and there's a chance that LOGic may not always be 
looking for ht place (ie LOGic doesn't know the virtual desktop layout).

d) I had a power outage today, which caused the PC to shutdown ungracefully. 
WIN7 rebooted OK, but it took a few restarts to get things back on track, 
then required more moving windows around to the correct screen. In doing 
this exercise I discovered more "lost" pieces. I went back to defaults 
basics (monitor #1 is main screen) and seem to have recovered everything.

Has anyone had experience with mutli monitors under the conditions we've 
been discussing? Anyone know why apps are getting "lost"? Any foolproof ways 
to recover lost pieces or set up in a bulletproof way?

Tnx es 73

Dan
K0DAN

-----Original Message----- 
From: K0DAN
Sent: October 22, 2011 10:46 PM
To: logic at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [LOGic] Misc. Stuff RE 2 MONITORS

It just occurred to me, my software allows me to select Primary & Secondary
monitors.

For no special reason my brain says to logically select BOTTOM monitor as #1
and TOP monitor as #2.

At present, my rig control (Flex) and few other accessories are on the
bottom, LOGIC and other accessories are on the top...not sure where I realy
need the extra mouse "focus", but I assume by switching monitor priorities I
might be able to push the envelope a little? Will give it a try...

73


k0dan


-----Original Message----- 
From: Dennis
Sent: October 22, 2011 08:55 PM
To: logic at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [LOGic] Misc. Stuff RE 2 MONITORS

Thanks for the help with the monitors and scroll wheel Dan.

I have seen this reported before.  Yes, they should behave the same, but
there is nothing we can do about it.  The map us being totally rewritten
in .NET so I suspect it will not be a problem. The current one is in VB6.

Tnx/73,

DH

On 10/22/2011 12:32 PM, K0DAN wrote:
> OK I found another weird one!
>
> a) LOGICMAP is on the primary monitor...if you drag the mouse over one of
> the spots, you get a little pop-up with details of the spot.
>
> b)  LOGICMAP is on the secondary...if you drag the mouse over one of the
> spots, you DO NOT get a little pop-up with details of the spot.
>
> Seems they should behave the same no matter where they are?
>
> 73
>
> dan
> k0dan
>
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