[TRLog] SBDVP in a multi-op environment

[Jim Smith]

Thanks all,

Will try Jimmy's suggestion.

73 de Jim Smith    VE7FO


Jimmy Weierich wrote:

> Here's what I would do:
>
> Create a directory for each operator and put their dvp files in it. 
> Name the directory something like "path/jimfiles".
>
> In the TRLog directory (or your contest subdirectory) place an 
> sbdvpcfg.dat file with the dvp filenames you will be using, ie, 
> cqf1.dvp, cqf2.dvp, exf1.dvp, etc.
>
> Create a .bat file for each operator in the TRLog directory (or your 
> contest subdirectory), name it "name.bat" (ie jim.bat) that contains 
> the following lines:
>
> sbdvp -u
> del *.dvp
> copy path/jimfiles/*.dvp *.dvp
> load sbdvp -p2   (or loadhigh to save memory.  note: your switch(es) 
> may be different than mine)
> tr
>
> To start just type the operator's name and hit enter
> To change operators exit TRLog and simply type the new operators name 
> and hit enter.
>
> Jimmy
>
>
>> I'm looking for the most elegant way of being able to switch among 
>> previously recorded sets of DVP files.  Each op would have his own 
>> set of DVP files.  What is wanted is a method of loading a new set of 
>> files on the fly, i.e. at op changeover, which requires minimum 
>> intervention by the op and minimum changeover time.
>>
>> It appears that, to redirect sbdvp and TR to a new set of files, the 
>> PATH = statement in TR has to be reset to the new file location and 
>> the sbdvpcfg.dat file has to have the new path name.  Also, and more 
>> problematic, it appears that to switch dvp paths you have to exit TR, 
>> unload sbdvp, reload sbdvp and restart TR.  Lots of room for operator 
>> error, especially if he is a TR newbie (as most of them will be).
>>
>> Am I missing something here?
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> TIA for your help de Jim Smith    VE7FO
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