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* [[Menu:Edit#Delete_all_QSO...|Deleting all QSOs]] | * [[Menu:Edit#Delete_all_QSO...|Deleting all QSOs]] | ||
* [[Running_a_contest#Multi-op_contesting|Multi-op contesting]] | * [[Running_a_contest#Multi-op_contesting|Multi-op contesting]] | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 23 November 2007
Often in a multi-operator networked environment, QSOs are logged before the actual start of the contest for practice purposes, and also to test the network for RFI issues. How do you remove these QSOs from all logs right before the start of the contest?
It is possible to do this without having to exit Win-Test, rename files, etc.
Saving the Practice Log
First, to save the practice log, one machine should make a copy of the .wtb file beforehand, using Windows Explorer, or the copy command in a Windows Command Prompt window. You may also use the SAVELOG text command to back up the practice log provided Automatic Backup has been properly configured.
Using the Remote Commands dialog to clear the log on all networked machines
To clear all logs on all machines, enter the REMOTE text command on a single "control" machine. This displays the Remote commands dialog. This dialog lets one machine run a single text command on all networked machines and the local machine, simultaneously.
Run the following text commands in this order to clear all QSOs from all logs:
- NOSYNC -- disables log synchronization. You cannot delete QSOs without doing this first.
- CLEARLOGNOW -- this removes all QSOs without asking for confirmation. Use with caution! This may take some time to complete. Watch the gab window for confirmation before executing the next command.
- SYNC -- enables log synchronization to resume
You will need to use the Remote Commands dialog three times to send all three commands. Each time, be sure to press [All] to select all remote PCs, then check "Apply this command also locally", then type the command and press [OK].
After each command executes, the Gab window will display a message confirming that the command has been executed remotely.
After completing this procedure, all networked machines should be cleared to zero QSOs, and you are ready to start the contest.