FAQ:User Interface

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How can I change the font and background colors?

Use the context menu (right-click) for each window. It also works for the main log window (but you have to select the Log item first). You can also use your mouse wheel while holding the Ctrl key to modify the font size on the fly (a la Mozilla/Firefox).

How can I change threshold for off-time calculation?

Open the rate Window (Alt-R), open the context menu (right-click on the rate window), there is a menu point Offtime | calculation threshold. The threshold can be set to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or a custom value between 1 and 120 minutes.

Is a log transfer between Win-Test and XXX (put your favorite logging software here) possible?

If your logging software allows imports from ADIF (Amateur Data Interchange Format) files, there should be no problem. If it does not manage it, ask the author of YOUR favorite logging software to support it, or use another software.

If you wish to go from XXX to Win-Test, use the Cabrillo import function.

Do I have to set my machine in UTC?

No, Win-Test perfectly manages to calculate UTC time from the time settings in Windows. Make sure, however, that you have set the correct time zone for your location.

In a networked environment, one of the computers should be the assigned time master and each of the connected machines will be synchronized with that computer. This sync feature helps to avoid irritations during the operation.

If you inadvertedly had your computer set to an incorrect time or date, you have a chance to correct this after the contest. Please see Time Shift for further details.

I want to enter a post-contest log in Win-Test. How can I enter the date and the time of QSO?

Win-Test is not really adapted to that. You should try to type while contesting. You should make it very quickly. However, it is possible to use the Edit | Date and time of the QSO menu (Alt-F shortcut).

There is no CW signal on the parallel port.

Check, in the interface settings, if the parallel port adress is correctly set. If you use WinNT/2000/XP, check also if DLPORTIO.SYS is installed. If not, you can find it here: http://download.win-test.com/port95nt.exe

When using CW with WT, it sometimes chokes. What can I do?

It is advised in this case to stop the execution of some programs which are not essential to you during the contest. In particular antivirus software. Furthermore, under some OS (WinNT, Win2K or WinXP), logging with an administrator account is advised.

Can I define a new contest in Win-Test?

Currently, it is not possible. Win-Test is designed to fit contests to the closest. Each competition has its specifics, and rather than to make an universal tool, the author prefers WT to support fewer contests, but better than the other existing software.

During a contest, can I change a DXCC country "on the fly", like in CT where you say TO5X=FG?

This feature is not available in WinTest at this time. However, if you are on-line, you may download a new version of the country file from within WinTest with a single mouse click. Please see the Menu:Options#Data_files chapter for further details.

I have a question. What should I do?

Use the mailing list.

I asked a question directly to the author and I did not have an answer!

Bad choice. Use the mailing list instead.

I would like such and such features!

Suggest them! Use the mailing list. We will then see what we can do...

Where can I read the archives of this mailing list you do not stop talking about?

You can view the public archives of the mailing list at the following URL: http://www.f5mzn.org/pipermail/support/.

For details on searching the mailing list archives, please refer to the Mailing List chapter in this manual.