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DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:19 am
by DH1KLM
Hi,
is there a way to remove the grid in the worldmap pic which is shown if "Track" is active in DX / SWL Spotter?
I always see both grids, the one from Thetis and the other one from DX/SWL Spotter.
I assume the shown grid is part of the pic itself and can not be removed.
Maybe it is possible in a newer version from KE9NS.

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Of course it is also possible to deactivate the grid in Thetis, but I don't like that.

I also noticed that "Time Sync" is not working.
Obviously NIST Time Server cannot be reached.
But it doesn't bother me, since the time is synchronized via Windows anyway.

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Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:35 pm
by NC3Z
Have you tried selecting Disable picDisplay under Appearance > General or alternately adjusting the Alpha of Appearance > Grid > Background

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:49 pm
by DH1KLM
I assume you misunderstood something.
Deactivating picDisplay does not hide the grid on the DX/SWL Spotter worldmap, the worldmap pic completely disappears. Also adjusting the Alpha of Appearance> Grid> Background is not useful because it only changes the grid in the RX display and not that of the worldmap.

It's just a purely cosmetic thing, I just don't like the fact that the worldmap pic has its own grid, which also has no real benefit.
I think the worldmap pic could be replaced, but apparently it is embedded directly in Thetis.
At least I couldn't find it in the skin directory or anywhere else.

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:04 pm
by NC3Z
DH1KLM wrote:I assume you misunderstood something.


Probably my first suggestion was, but that is why I suggested maybe the Alpha slider may do something you wanted. But without seeing what you were expecting it was just suggestions, other than that I am not sure there is a user solution.

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 5:02 pm
by W3MMR
The grid is part of the actual photo used for the map

Perry

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 6:31 pm
by DH1KLM
Already replaced it with another one. I have to test a few others as well.
I also changed the non working timeservers in DX/SWL Spotter.
It's not really important, but it annoyed me that the function didn't work.

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Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:07 am
by W3MMR
DH1KLM wrote:Already replaced it with another one. I have to test a few others as well.
I also changed the non working timeservers in DX/SWL Spotter.
It's not really important, but it annoyed me that the function didn't work.

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Where was the map photo, in which directory? I wouldnt mind changing mine as well. I make all my own skins as well. Just wish the DX spotting and VOACAP actually worked with the map as well.


Perry

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:24 pm
by DH1KLM
It is not possible to change the pictures without compiling the whole thing.

Re: DX / SWL Spotter remove map grid?

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:46 pm
by W3MMR
DH1KLM wrote:It is not possible to change the pictures without compiling the whole thing.



One day my friend, one day!

Thanks!

Perry