Windoze position won't save.
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
Glad it's working. Aero was probably setting window position flags rather than setting the actual window position. That is actually why a maximized window doesn't save and restore properly, because the size and position of the window are not actually set. Windows just "knows" that it's maximized and uses whatever the current definition of that is. I suspect Aero has similar "snapped" flags somewhere that it is using rather than setting the size and position. But congratulations on finally figuring it out. Wow. Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 4:39 PM, Glenn O'Connor
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I believe I've made peace with the app. Now, maybe I've had to do this in the past, maybe not.
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
I suspect Aero is busting you. Try manually sizing the window(s) where you want them, but make sure Aero doesn't "help" you. Even if you have to leave a little border around the window, do it. I suspect that will solve your issue. Anyone else out there using Aero? Has anyone else had issues
with windows size/position being recalled? Is anyone else even
following this thread? ;) Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 4:09 PM, Glenn O'Connor
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Glenn O'Connor
I believe I've made peace with the app. Now, maybe I've had to do this in the past, maybe not.
NOT using the Aero Snap feature, I've a manually sized and saved under Screen/Preferred/Save. Now exiting/launching the app, the desired main window(pane) size is restored. I think I'll keep README notes entitled I D 10 T to keep around for my "custom" setup. Thanks Lynn for all you do for our community!! 73, Glenn-KF0ED P.S. Yes, on the HF modem, I was only testing. I will run a separate instance if needed.
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Glenn O'Connor
Do your multi-track windows come back where they were when you closed them? Try the following sequence: 1) Open a multitrack on some station if that works, then try putting the multitrack window where you want your main window to be and close it there. Then re-open the multitrack and see where it goes now. One more question. Is the main window completely on the screen on the right side of your monitor or is it's right edge actually off the screen? Yes, that Aero feature does maximize the vertical position. No to sizing it "manually". BUT, I just noticed something, a new wrinkle perhaps. Upon the Aero sizing of the main window, I've been able, in the past, to move that main window around the monitor's "real estate" and maintain that aspect ratio. However, now I moved that desired window aspect even just slightly away from monitor's side, it reverts to the original, undesired windows size! Wait, what?!?!
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
After the re-install, did you edit the XML to switch to the current development version? Not that the general version is very far behind, but what does your About box say? This one has me stumped. Do your multi-track windows come back where they were when you closed them? Try the following sequence: 1) Open a multitrack on some station if that works, then try putting the multitrack window where you
want your main window to be and close it there. Then re-open the
multitrack and see where it goes now. One more question. Is the main window completely on the screen on the right side of your monitor or is it's right edge actually off the screen? And (ok, two questions) are you using one of those Windows
features that maximizes the vertical coverage of a the window or
are you actually sizing and moving it to exactly where you want it
to be? Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 3:31 PM, Glenn O'Connor
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On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 01:40 PM, Lynn Deffenbaugh wrote:
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Glenn O'Connor
On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 01:40 PM, Lynn Deffenbaugh wrote:
The XML file is being written to. Verified with the above suggested move. I don't run the program maximized. W8.1 Single, in the beloved Aero mode occupying the right side of a 16x9 monitor. KF0ED The upper X, usually. This is a recent issue, Lynn. I've uninstalled the program for a reason or two, to get a clean reinstall.
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
1) If you make other configuration changes and close the client, do they show up in the XML? The easiest one of those to try is change the Configure / General / Comment, close the client, and then see if your updated text is in the XML. This will verify that APRSIS32 is able to write to the configuration XML file. 2) Are you SURE you have the main window restored and not maximized when you close the client. Window positions are NOT recorded if you close a maximized main window. 3) What version of windows are you running? 4) Is it a dual (or multi) monitor system? 5) What is the callsign-SSID of the instance in question? 6) How are you closing the client? The Exit menu option? The X
in the upper right corner? Double-clicking the system menu in the
upper left? Closing from the task bar? Force closing from Task
Manager? Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 2:22 PM, Glenn O'Connor
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Coming back to the my issue at hand, here's a clip of the APRSIS32 XML file points to Windows position: It doesn't vary, however, I can alter it to get the desired view.
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Glenn O'Connor
Coming back to the my issue at hand, here's a clip of the APRSIS32 XML file points to Windows position: It doesn't vary, however, I can alter it to get the desired view.
<WindowPosition>*MainWindow*:10@130,130[1440,759]All</WindowPosition> <!--SavedPosit-->
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Rob Giuliano
Actually, depending on the default restrictions, the root can be pritected from running applications writing to it. Making sub folders seems to be okay, but I have heard usrrs complain about being able to create it, but then had to change secutity settings to use it.
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
No, that should be fine. Protected directories are the "Program
Files" and such. Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 7:36 AM, Glenn O'Connor
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C:\APRSIS32 isn't a protected directory, is it Lynn?
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Glenn O'Connor
C:\APRSIS32 isn't a protected directory, is it Lynn?
Glenn-KF0ED
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Lynn Deffenbaugh
One of 2 things. Either you've got the APRSIS32 executable in a
windows-protected directory. Or you've got APRSIS32 maximized
when you close it. Maximized windows do not save their position. Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE
for Windows Mobile and Win32
On 10/22/2020 7:01 AM, Glenn O'Connor
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Another I D 10 T question here.
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Glenn O'Connor
Another I D 10 T question here.
What am I doing incorrectly to not be able to save a resized window position? If I remember correctly, merely drag the pane to the desired position and upon restart, it goes to the new default location. Glenn-KF0ED
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