DXKeeper Display Issue
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Probably not a DXLab issue, but hoping you might have a better clue than me!
Using an AMD dual core 64 bit Win 10 Home setup with 2 monitors (24" main, 20" secondary). DXKeeper has been on the secondary monitor for several years. My eyes have gotten to the point that I was having trouble seeing either screen well. I increased the scaling of the Windows display from 100 % to 106%. I decreased the size of the font in DXKeeper, but the display now cuts off the bottom of the program, hiding the Sort, Filter name, and all the scripts. I've tried Config/Log/Log Page Display/Reset (for selected font size). I've also tried stretching the app up and out to the limits of the screen but the lower portion remains hidden. I have also closed one of the panels (Award) hoping that might work. No such luck. I can now read the screens much better, with the exception of the bottom of DXKeeper! I suspect it's a Windows problem but maybe someone knows something I'm missing? Tnx es 73 Dave - KB3MOW |
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Thanks for the reply Dave!
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The video card is no longer supported and drives both monitors. Motherboard video is disabled. I'm going to try decreasing the scaling a percentage point at a time and see if I can zero in on what (hopefully) works. Might be an easier option to just get glasses! Tnx es 73 Dave - KB3MOW + Is the secondary monitor driven by a video card, or by the motherboard? Contacting Support from the organization responsible for the video driver may yield a solution. |
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Doesn't look like that's possible on this old HP. The BIOS gives the option of PCI, PCI Express, or Onboard. No combination appears to exist. This PC is almost 10 years old, so not as many bells & whistles! Going to dig a little deeper, and appreciate the input!
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73 Dave - KB3MOW On 4/8/2020 4:37 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote:
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How true. I have a 27 in HDMI and can read it but the other is an OLD 19 IN
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4x3 and contrast is low. I need a new one. I usually leave my glasses off when operating. I cannot stand my BiFocals for that. Unfortunately I still have to pick which windows are on top. I did luck out a bit on graphics as had to get a gaming card for the grandkids games. I have a very old Steel Office desk and still wish I had more space, even with the two pullout shelves. One holds papers and the other a PS2 keyboard for CW. I never did get very good with a paddle. I use it at times bit the Keyboard with my MFJ reader/keyer is much better. Outlook Laptop Gil W0MN Hierro candente, batir de repente 44.08226N 92.51265W EN34rb -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of w6de Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 18:31 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DXLab] DXKeeper Display Issue Dave, KB3MOW: Take a look at this article I wrote several years ago: In particular, read the very last paragraph about text may not fit into text boxes. The rest of the article describes how to select a monitor, should you decide to upgrade. I have been continuously upgrading my Monitors and Video cards, and I have not found that any particular video card/monitor configuration to exhibit the symptoms you describe. Providing the video card can handle the quantity of pixels on your monitors, they should all work. Since I wrote the "old eyes" article I have upgraded to an Acer 34" curved monitor with 3440 x 1440 pixels @ 100 Hz refresh rate. I still can drive this monitor with my old small on-board memory video cards. But, because I ran out of proper connections on the old cards, I upgraded to a newer video card that can drive the 34" monitor, along with two older 23.5" monitors. Best Regards, Dave, w6de -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Corio via groups.io Sent: 08 April, 2020 21:54 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DXLab] DXKeeper Display Issue Doesn't look like that's possible on this old HP. The BIOS gives the option of PCI, PCI Express, or Onboard. No combination appears to exist. This PC is almost 10 years old, so not as many bells & whistles! Going to dig a little deeper, and appreciate the input! 73 Dave - KB3MOW On 4/8/2020 4:37 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote: + AA6YQ comments belowpercentage point at a time and see if I can zero in on what (hopefully) works. Might be an easier option to just get glasses!use it to drive the secondary monitor.
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Good article, Dave! Tnx for posting it!
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My "primary" monitor is the 24" 1920 X 1080. That's where my icons live, and the monitor I use most. The secondary is a 20" 1680 X 1050. I think I solved the problem. I had started by increasing the scaling in Windows to 110 % (I incorrectly stated 105 % in my original post). 110 % was too high, as it cut off the bottom of DXKeeper. I reduced the scaling 1 % at a time until DXKeeper was completely visible again. That turned out to be 106 %. That 6 % of increase made all the difference in the world! All the screens are now easily legible, and they only take up a bit more real estate. Age is 71, and my vision was 20/800 until I had LASIK 20 years ago. Since then, cataracts and floaters have reduced my vision, but this was the solution I was looking for!! Thanks Again es 73 Dave - KB3MOW On 4/8/2020 7:31 PM, w6de wrote:
Dave, KB3MOW: Best Regards, |
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