I have resized DXKeeper already as you had described but I was
running 600
x800 resolution. I have up 1024 x 768 It is a little better. The font
is
smaller but I fortunately have my eyesight. My thought on resizing
DXView
was to use a similar function that you have on the side and bottom of
the
log file in DXKeeper to view the list of QSO's that is too large for
the
window. I have found that I run both DXview and DXkeeper together all
of the
time. When I hear a DX station I type the call sign in DXKeeper hit
enter
then look over to DXView to see where the station is. Then I either
pass on
the QSO or try to make contact. Of course this may change as I do
more DXing
but for now this is the procedure I have gotten into without even
thinking
about it.
That's how I run DXView and DXKeeper as well. Have you tried the
new QSO
Capture window in DXKeeper? It lets you work the same way, but
consumes much
less screen space. The full DXKeeper window need only used when you
query
for previous QSOs with a station, or for general log maintenance
(QSLing,
etc). I can certainly give DXView a resizable border, but the result
would
be to "cut off" information -- there is nothing analogous to
DXKeeper's log
where I can simply show fewer log entries. Maybe there should be two
DXView
window sizes -- "full" (displaying all information as you see it now)
and
"reduced", showing a subset of the information in a smaller window.
What
would you see as the essential fields in the "reduced" window?
I have tried to print QSL cards and have come upon a problem which I
think
is with my printer. I have and HP 550C which is pretty old. When I
tried
printing 2 cards the end of the second card was cut off a little. I
tried
printing the same cards at work on an Epson 740 and had no problem. I
cannot
find a way to adjust the print area with the HP printer. Any
suggestions?
I use an HP 895CSE without difficulty, but am unfamiliar with the
550C.
All I can suggest is to manipulate the Printer Setup options in the
standard
Windows way.
On another subject... I have DSL at work and a cable modem at home. I
use
PCanywhwere to do a lot of file transfer and to check my home weather
station etc. I would love to be able to work my Icom IC-746 from my
laptop
at work. Have you heard of anything like this being done?
That's certainly feasible given the 746's extended CI-V command
set, and
there may well be software out there that supports this mode of
operation.
I'm not aware of any, but you might try posting your question on the
Icom
reflector, or doing some Internet searching with Alta Vista or Google.
By the way, Tom, there's now an email reflector for the DXlab suite
(DXKeeper, DXView, WinWarbler, etc.). I've copied the reflector on
this
message, as your comments and suggestions are quite relevant to the
evolution of these applications. If you care to join, you can do so
via
.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernstein, Dave [mailto:dhb@...]
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 1:06 AM
To: me2u@...
Subject: RE: Just more stuff.
I have been playing around more with your software and I thought that
it
would be handy to be able to adjust the size of the window for DXview
and
DXkeeper. I think that I would like to be able to fit both windows in
my
monitor so I can view the information easier.
The only way to make the DXView window smaller would be to shift to
smaller fonts; I'm a little reluctant to do that given that I
occasionally
get feedback that the fonts are already too small!
The DXKeeper main window is already resizable in two ways: you can
specify which "panels" are visible (using the checkboxes on the Config
window), showing nothing but the basic QSO information if desired.
And you
can drag the window's lower right-hand corner to control the depth of
the
log display.
I'm not sure what version of DXKeeper you are running, but the
latest
development feature now includes an optional QSO Capture window, which
occupies much less screen space and allows you to capture the key QSO
information. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
What display resolution are you running?
Where do you get the postcard paper to print the QSL cards? I cant
seem to
find them locally.
I use 8.5" by 11.5" card stock, which is available in Staples,
OfficeMax,
or most stationary stores. Card stock is available in
different "weights" --
the heavier the weight, the stiffer the card. Your printer
documentation
should state the maximum weight it can handle.
I'm sure this is a lot of extra work but have you thought
about enhancing the software so that QSL cards can be customized with
pictures, different fonts etc?
Adding the ability to superimpose a bitmap graphic on the card
would be
easy, and is "on the list". Allowing the user to control font
selection,
font size, and font color is also not hard, though the addition of
significantly more "knobs" would require a "print preview" operation.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
