[LOGic] Misc. Stuff RE 2 MONITORS

Mon Oct 24 13:47:36 EDT 2011

On my ham radio computer, I turn off Aero mode. You can lose stuff with
wrong mouse swipe...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:logic-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K0DAN
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 9:28 AM
> To: logic at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [LOGic] Misc. Stuff RE 2 MONITORS
>> 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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