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Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

VA7DXX David
 

I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX

Dave Colliau
 

Do the backup zip data base and user files to a thumb drive and then restore all those files to the new one and you should be right back where you were.
Dave N8DC

On 06/07/2022 12:57 PM VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...> wrote:


I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX

G4GIR
 

Hello David,
 
I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.
 
73
 
Ian G4GIR
 

----- Original Message -----
From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>
Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12
Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX

n5kd
 

I do the same thing as Ian - Copy the complete L32 directory to the new computer.

I use this program called bart - https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/bart/ - which only copies changes to reduce the amount of data.

In full disclosure, I backup from the main PC to a cloud account - then from the cloud back to the second PC (Using BART on both PCs in both directions).

We all know there are two type of computer users.
1 those that backup
2 those that will backup.

Also, if L32 is not already installed on the second PC then it will need to be installed in order to register all the DLL files. Once it is installed, you can delete the entire L32 directory, and copy it from the main to the second one.

73’ Pete,N5KD.


On Jun 7, 2022, at 18:19, G4GIR via groups.io <i.frith@...> wrote:

Hello David,
 
I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.
 
73
 
Ian G4GIR
 
----- Original Message -----
From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>
Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>
Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12
Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX 

Gary Hinson <Gary@...>
 

You guys may be fortunate: the .ini files in the Logger32 directory include config settings for things that may vary between computers, such as:

  • Fonts
  • Disks and folders
  • Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals
  • Screen size/resolution
  • Other stuff I’ve forgotten

 

… so, although it evidently works for you, it’s not a universal solution to just ‘copy the whole folder across’.

 

73

Gary  ZL2iFB

 

From: hamlogger@groups.io <hamlogger@groups.io> On Behalf Of n5kd
Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2022 1:45 pm
To: Radio Chat Groups <hamlogger@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

 

I do the same thing as Ian - Copy the complete L32 directory to the new computer.

 

I use this program called bart - https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/bart/ - which only copies changes to reduce the amount of data.

 

In full disclosure, I backup from the main PC to a cloud account - then from the cloud back to the second PC (Using BART on both PCs in both directions).

 

We all know there are two type of computer users.

1 those that backup

2 those that will backup.

 

Also, if L32 is not already installed on the second PC then it will need to be installed in order to register all the DLL files. Once it is installed, you can delete the entire L32 directory, and copy it from the main to the second one.

 

73’ Pete,N5KD.

 



On Jun 7, 2022, at 18:19, G4GIR via groups.io <i.frith@...> wrote:

 

Hello David,

 

I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.

 

73

 

Ian G4GIR

 

----- Original Message -----

From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>

Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>

Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12

Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX 

 

Lorenz Grassl, DL8RDL
 

Hi all,

I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.
I do it this way in my daily business (setup is: "main-PC" and laptop):
I have all my logbook-data in a directory called "log_data" and I just copy _this_ directory completey as on my laptop different logger-settings (other radios etc.) are used which should not be destroyed. For the process I wrote a batchfile which does the job and shuts down my computer after finishing the copy.

Maybe this helps also, David.

73 de Lenz,
DL8RDL


 
73
 
Ian G4GIR
 
----- Original Message -----
From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>
Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12
Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX

G4GIR
 

Hello Gary,
 
Have you tried the process?
 
1. Fonts.                   Both PC and Lap top on Windows 10, surely not a problem?
2. Disks and folders. Both PC and Lap top have the same structure.
3. Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals.              Agreed  changes would be required.
4. Screen size/resolution.                    Doesn't seem to be a problem.
5. Other stuff I’ve forgotten.               Happens to me every day! Lol.
 
So, as you say it isn't a universal solution, BUT, it does provide the answer to what David was looking for i.e move L32 to another PC. As we know, installing L32 is easy, setting up the myriad of options is quite another thing.
 
Cheers
 
 73
 
Ian G4GIR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Hinson <Gary@...>
Sent: 08/06/2022 07:30:00
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

You guys may be fortunate: the .ini files in the Logger32 directory include config settings for things that may vary between computers, such as:

  • Fonts
  • Disks and folders
  • Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals
  • Screen size/resolution
  • Other stuff I’ve forgotten

 

… so, although it evidently works for you, it’s not a universal solution to just ‘copy the whole folder across’.

 

73

Gary  ZL2iFB

 

From: hamlogger@groups.io <hamlogger@groups.io> On Behalf Of n5kd
Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2022 1:45 pm
To: Radio Chat Groups <hamlogger@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

 

I do the same thing as Ian - Copy the complete L32 directory to the new computer.

 

I use this program called bart - https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/bart/ - which only copies changes to reduce the amount of data.

 

In full disclosure, I backup from the main PC to a cloud account - then from the cloud back to the second PC (Using BART on both PCs in both directions).

 

We all know there are two type of computer users.

1 those that backup

2 those that will backup.

 

Also, if L32 is not already installed on the second PC then it will need to be installed in order to register all the DLL files. Once it is installed, you can delete the entire L32 directory, and copy it from the main to the second one.

 

73’ Pete,N5KD.

 



On Jun 7, 2022, at 18:19, G4GIR via groups.io <i.frith@...> wrote:

 

Hello David,

 

I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.

 

73

 

Ian G4GIR

 

----- Original Message -----

From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>

Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>

Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12

Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX 

 

Gary Hinson <Gary@...>
 

Hello Gary,

 

Hi Ian

 

Have you tried the process?

 

Yes I have, since you ask.  Not for a few months though.

 

1. Fonts.                   Both PC and Lap top on Windows 10, surely not a problem?

 

It was for me because I prefer fonts with slashed or dotted zero for logging, so I had installed additional fonts on the main PC that were not on the other.  Logger32 warns us and defaults to Arial in that case.

 

2. Disks and folders. Both PC and Lap top have the same structure.

 

Fine.  Good luck keeping those PCs in step.

 

3. Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals.              Agreed  changes would be required.

 

Yup

 

4. Screen size/resolution.                    Doesn't seem to be a problem.

 

The sizes and screen positions of Logger32 panes are also stored in the .ini files.  Provided all the panes you expect to see do actually fit within the screens on both PCs, no problem.  However, if one of the screens is too small, panes can be located off-screen i.e.  they are apparently open but invisible.  It’s not hard to get them back on-screen, just a bit disconcerting and annoying – something that can easily befuddle Logger32 users.

 

5. Other stuff I’ve forgotten.               Happens to me every day! Lol.

 

Do I come here often?

 

So, as you say it isn't a universal solution,

 

We’re agreed on that then!

 

BUT, it does provide the answer to what David was looking for i.e move L32 to another PC. As we know, installing L32 is easy, setting up the myriad of options is quite another thing.

 

… which is why we have the User Manual, lots of hints within Logger32, some helpful videos on YouTube, plus this reflector … and now your advice and my cautious responses here too Ian!

 

I’m pretty sure the User Manual talks about meddling with Logger32’s settings directly in the .ini files, cautiously again (e.g. backup first, before meddling).  Cutting-and-pasting key sections from a known-good .ini into a problematic .ini does work, if you’re careful, so that’s one way to find and perhaps fix issues such as missing fonts, different disk/folder locations etc., as well as transferring the more fiddly settings such as colours, alarms/alerts, and logbook columns. However, the preferred approach is to install Logger32 and configure it from scratch through Logger32’s myriad menus and options, guided by the User Manual etc.  Trust me, it gets easier with practice.

 

Cheers

 73

Ian G4GIR

 

73 … and welcome aboard the L32 support team 😊

Gary  ZL2iFB  

 

 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Gary Hinson <Gary@...>

Sent: 08/06/2022 07:30:00

Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

You guys may be fortunate: the .ini files in the Logger32 directory include config settings for things that may vary between computers, such as:

  • Fonts
  • Disks and folders
  • Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals
  • Screen size/resolution
  • Other stuff I’ve forgotten

 

… so, although it evidently works for you, it’s not a universal solution to just ‘copy the whole folder across’.

 

73

Gary  ZL2iFB

 

From: hamlogger@groups.io <hamlogger@groups.io> On Behalf Of n5kd
Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2022 1:45 pm
To: Radio Chat Groups <hamlogger@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

 

I do the same thing as Ian - Copy the complete L32 directory to the new computer.

 

I use this program called bart - https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/bart/ - which only copies changes to reduce the amount of data.

 

In full disclosure, I backup from the main PC to a cloud account - then from the cloud back to the second PC (Using BART on both PCs in both directions).

 

We all know there are two type of computer users.

1 those that backup

2 those that will backup.

 

Also, if L32 is not already installed on the second PC then it will need to be installed in order to register all the DLL files. Once it is installed, you can delete the entire L32 directory, and copy it from the main to the second one.

 

73’ Pete,N5KD.

 

 

On Jun 7, 2022, at 18:19, G4GIR via groups.io <i.frith@...> wrote:

 

Hello David,

 

I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.

 

73

 

Ian G4GIR

 

----- Original Message -----

From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>

Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>

Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12

Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC

I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX 

 

n5kd
 

Hi Gary,

You are right that different screen resolutions etc. could be on each computer.

That’s why I have multiple .ini files, which are selected by my batch file.

They are all “stored” on my main PC, so they are backed up. but are selected as necessary on each backup/slave computer.

Cheers, Pete, N5KD.


On Jun 8, 2022, at 21:22, Gary Hinson <Gary@...> wrote:

Hello Gary,
 
Hi Ian
 
Have you tried the process?
 
Yes I have, since you ask.  Not for a few months though.
 
1. Fonts.                   Both PC and Lap top on Windows 10, surely not a problem?
 
It was for me because I prefer fonts with slashed or dotted zero for logging, so I had installed additional fonts on the main PC that were not on the other.  Logger32 warns us and defaults to Arial in that case.
 
2. Disks and folders. Both PC and Lap top have the same structure.
 
Fine.  Good luck keeping those PCs in step.
 
3. Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals.              Agreed  changes would be required.
 
Yup
 
4. Screen size/resolution.                    Doesn't seem to be a problem.
 
The sizes and screen positions of Logger32 panes are also stored in the .ini files.  Provided all the panes you expect to see do actually fit within the screens on both PCs, no problem.  However, if one of the screens is too small, panes can be located off-screen i.e.  they are apparently open but invisible.  It’s not hard to get them back on-screen, just a bit disconcerting and annoying – something that can easily befuddle Logger32 users.
 
5. Other stuff I’ve forgotten.               Happens to me every day! Lol.
 
Do I come here often?
 
So, as you say it isn't a universal solution, 
 
We’re agreed on that then!
 
BUT, it does provide the answer to what David was looking for i.e move L32 to another PC. As we know, installing L32 is easy, setting up the myriad of options is quite another thing. 
 
… which is why we have the User Manual, lots of hints within Logger32, some helpful videos on YouTube, plus this reflector … and now your advice and my cautious responses here too Ian!
 
I’m pretty sure the User Manual talks about meddling with Logger32’s settings directly in the .ini files, cautiously again (e.g. backup first, before meddling).  Cutting-and-pasting key sections from a known-good .ini into a problematic .ini does work, if you’re careful, so that’s one way to find and perhaps fix issues such as missing fonts, different disk/folder locations etc., as well as transferring the more fiddly settings such as colours, alarms/alerts, and logbook columns. However, the preferred approach is to install Logger32 and configure it from scratch through Logger32’s myriad menus and options, guided by the User Manual etc.  Trust me, it gets easier with practice.
 
Cheers
 73
Ian G4GIR
 
73 … and welcome aboard the L32 support team 😊
Gary  ZL2iFB  
 
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Hinson <Gary@...>
Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>
Sent: 08/06/2022 07:30:00
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
You guys may be fortunate: the .ini files in the Logger32 directory include config settings for things that may vary between computers, such as:
  • Fonts
  • Disks and folders
  • Radio hardware – radios, antennas and peripherals
  • Screen size/resolution
  • Other stuff I’ve forgotten
 
… so, although it evidently works for you, it’s not a universal solution to just ‘copy the whole folder across’.
 
73
Gary  ZL2iFB
 
From: hamlogger@groups.io <hamlogger@groups.io> On Behalf Of n5kd
Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2022 1:45 pm
To: Radio Chat Groups <hamlogger@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
 
I do the same thing as Ian - Copy the complete L32 directory to the new computer.
 
I use this program called bart - https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/bart/ - which only copies changes to reduce the amount of data.
 
In full disclosure, I backup from the main PC to a cloud account - then from the cloud back to the second PC (Using BART on both PCs in both directions).
 
We all know there are two type of computer users.
1 those that backup
2 those that will backup.
 
Also, if L32 is not already installed on the second PC then it will need to be installed in order to register all the DLL files. Once it is installed, you can delete the entire L32 directory, and copy it from the main to the second one.
 
73’ Pete,N5KD.
 

 

On Jun 7, 2022, at 18:19, G4GIR via groups.io <i.frith@...> wrote:
 
Hello David,
 
I have L32 on a PC and a Lap top, The PC is the master. I copy the complete L32 directory from the PC to the Lap Top. All works ok.
 
73
 
Ian G4GIR
 
----- Original Message -----
From: VA7DXX David <va7dxx@...>
Reply-To: <hamlogger@groups.io>
Sent: 07/06/2022 17:57:12
Subject: [hamlogger] Moving Logger 32 to a new PC
I need some guidance please:

I have set up Logger 32 how I like it on my main PC but now need to move it to another PC. Is there an easy way to do this without having to go through all of the set up again?

With thanks

David VA7DXX 
 


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