[Cwo] creating a WriteLog module
Pat Cain KØPC
k0pc at arrl.net
Sun Jun 12 19:28:07 PDT 2011
I haven't been able to get it to fail here yet. Did you do anything special
on the first QSO that didn't register a MULT? It's these seemingly random
errors that are tough to track down. I'm going to keep beating on it here to
try to replicate your errors.
I have fixed one problem, if you edit the call after the QSO is in the log
the MULT didn't get updated.
Thanks for the help with this issue.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob" <k6rb at baymoon.com>
To: "Pat Cain KØPC" <k0pc at arrl.net>
Cc: <cwo at kkn.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
Pat,
Okay. Installed the new program and did test log 4 (see attached). Note that
it gave me 4 mults (should have been 3) and the first QSO with N3JT did not
put his call in the mult database, but apparently it did give me credit for
the mult. I also sent the Cabrillo file.
Rob K6RB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Cain KØPC" <k0pc at arrl.net>
To: "Rob" <k6rb at baymoon.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
> You will need to uninstall the old version before the new one will
> install. I haven't got it set up for automatic updates yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob" <k6rb at baymoon.com>
> To: "Pat Cain KØPC" <k0pc at arrl.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 2:18 PM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
> Pat,
>
> Can I just click on the attachment and have it replace the current version
> of CW OPEN, or do I have to do something, first, to prep WL for this
> second
> instance of the same-named module? I haven't tried. Figured I'd ask first
> :-).
>
> Rob K6RB
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pat Cain KØPC" <k0pc at arrl.net>
> To: <k6rb at baymoon.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:46 AM
> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>
>
>> Rob,
>> I looked at the log that has the problem. QSOs #1 and #6 didn't get
>> anything
>> assigned to the MULT field, the callsign should be automatically copied
>> to
>> this field when you move out of the CALL field. The MULT is not normally
>> displayed in the log but I made a change to display it for testing.
>>
>> I haven't been able to get it to fail here but I will keep at it. I have
>> attached a debug version that shows the MULT field for you to test with.
>>
>> PC
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <k6rb at baymoon.com>
>> To: ""Pat Cain KØPC"" <k0pc at arrl.net>
>> Cc: <cwo at kkn.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:03 AM
>> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>>
>>
>> Pat,
>>
>> It was interesting that even when I tried to replicate what I did that
>> first time, I could not get the program to give me duplicate mults. Very
>> weird. As for the numbering sequence, don't worry about that. I have that
>> happen all the time with SO2R and WriteLog. If you queue someone up on a
>> second band and for some reason go back to the run band, the queued up
>> second-band field will have a serial number appended to it. So, when you
>> skip it and call the run band guy, he'll get an out-of-sequence serial
>> number. No biggee. And, as for the 10-letter limit, that's no problem,
>> either. Anyone who sends a name with more than 10 letters is not
>> seriously
>> playing in this contest.
>>
>> But, the redundant mult thing could be an issue, if it recurs. I'm going
>> to try some more tests, today, and see if I can get it to hiccup. If not,
>> I'm not sure what to recommend. It won't affect adjudication, because the
>> adjudication software will do its on score accounting. But, it will give
>> people a false claimed score.
>>
>> Rob K6RB
>>
>>> Rob,
>>> You definitely found a bug with that first log. I will take a look at it
>>> and find the problem.
>>> PC
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Rob
>>> To: Pat Cain KØPC ; Alan Maenchen
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 6:42 PM
>>> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>>>
>>>
>>> Pat,
>>>
>>> I ran two quick tests just now (see attached). In the first one, the
>>> program gave me a second mult for N3JT and for K2VCO on a different
>>> band. That's not correct. When I tried it a second time (see attached),
>>> it operated properly (e.g. only gave me one mult per new callsign). I'm
>>> going to try repeating what I did in the first test and see if I can get
>>> it to do that again. Stay tuned.
>>>
>>> Rob K6RB
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Pat Cain KØPC
>>> To: Alan Maenchen
>>> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:18 AM
>>> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Alan,
>>>
>>> I finished the CW Open module for WriteLog (it rained yesterday). I
>>> have tested it and I think it is solid but I would like someone else
>>> to look at it before it is released publicly. The installer is
>>> attached, it should work with WinXP through Win7. Feel free to share
>>> it among a few other testers.
>>>
>>> Let me know if you have any issues.
>>>
>>> 73, Pat K0PC
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Alan Maenchen
>>> To: Pat Cain KØPC
>>> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 2:37 PM
>>> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Pat!
>>>
>>> Let me know if I can help in any way. I'm a hardware engineer, not
>>> a
>>> software type; but I have friends :-)
>>> 73, Alan AD6E
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Pat Cain KØPC <k0pc at arrl.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Alan,
>>>
>>> I have a good start on the module. The only thing I really have
>>> left is to handle the Callsign as Multiplier feature. WriteLog
>>> would prefer to use the name as a multiplier but I think I will be
>>> able to persuade it. I already created the installer so as soon as
>>> I get the multiplier working correctly it will be available for
>>> testing.
>>>
>>> I should have a version for testing in the next couple of weeks.
>>> I
>>> will send it to you when it is ready.
>>>
>>> PC
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Alan Maenchen
>>> To: Pat Cain KØPC
>>> Cc: k6rb at baymoon.com
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:25 AM
>>> Subject: Re: creating a WriteLog module
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Pat,
>>>
>>> It's been a few weeks. We're wondering how this is going.
>>> Do you need any help testing?
>>>
>>> 73, Alan AD6E
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Pat Cain KØPC <k0pc at arrl.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> I looked at the rules for the CW Open and it seems pretty
>>> straight forward. I can create a WriteLog module for you and
>>> do my part to keep N1MM at bay. I will let you know when I
>>> have something for you to try out.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Pat K0PC
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <k6rb at baymoon.com>
>>> To: <k0pc at arrl.net>
>>> Cc: <ad6e at arrl.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:32 PM
>>> Subject: creating a WriteLog module
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Pat,
>>>
>>> We remember that you were the one who created that super
>>> module for NCCC
>>> Sprint. The CW Operators club (CWops; www.cwops.org) is
>>> sponsoring a CW
>>> contest in August called the CW OPEN
>>> (www.cwops.org/cwopen.html). There is
>>> tremendous interest worldwide, so far, but one critical
>>> element that we
>>> can't control is support on popular contest logging
>>> programs.
>>>
>>> A lot of the prospective players have WriteLog and are
>>> already asking us
>>> if there is a CWO module. There is a CWT (also our
>>> twice-monthly short
>>> contest) module for WriteLog, done by N9OH, but it is
>>> buggy
>>> and kind of
>>> thrown together.
>>>
>>> I was wondering if you would be willing to create a CWO
>>> module for
>>> WriteLog, as you did for NCCC Sprint? Most of us are
>>> programming neophytes
>>> who quake at the prospect of trying to create one. You, on
>>> the other hand,
>>> are a known WL module creator.
>>>
>>> Pat, we're getting desparate. The party invitations are
>>> out,
>>> but we're not
>>> sure the caterer can deliver the food, so to speak.
>>>
>>> CWops began as an idea by about 10 operators in November
>>> of
>>> 2009 and was
>>> launched in January 2010. It grew from about 200 initial
>>> members to nearly
>>> 900 members, worldwide. This contest is going to get a lot
>>> of attention,
>>> and you have a chance to be the "hero" who makes it
>>> possible
>>> for
>>> WriteLoggers, like me, to use what I'm familiar with
>>> instead
>>> of having to
>>> download and learn N1MM.
>>>
>>> What say, Pat?
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Al, AD6E (contest manager); and Rob, K6RB (assistant
>>> manager)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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