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Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 00:48
by n8dd
I wish to change the database that is loaded upon startup. Despite changing the database in the configuration settings, every time I start up Log4OM it reverts to an older defunct database that I no longer wish to use. I tried saving the setting, and I tried creating a new config with this setting. Yet it persists in using older database upon startup.
In addition, I uninstalled Log4OM, and did a fresh install. Yet it once again included the old database in the config setting.
Any advice? I did search the forum and read the manual to no avail.
It's a pest to manual reload the proper database upon each and every startup.
Otherwise, love the program. Many thanks.
Charlie
N8DD
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 01:03
by KI5IO
n8dd wrote: 11 Jan 2023, 00:48
I wish to change the database that is loaded upon startup. Despite changing the database in the configuration settings, every time I start up Log4OM it reverts to an older defunct database that I no longer wish to use. I tried saving the setting, and I tried creating a new config with this setting. Yet it persists in using older database upon startup.
In addition, I uninstalled Log4OM, and did a fresh install. Yet it once again included the old database in the config setting.
Any advice? I did search the forum and read the manual to no avail.
It's a pest to manual reload the proper database upon each and every startup.
Otherwise, love the program. Many thanks.
Charlie
N8DD
Charlie,
Just going to step through what I do when changing to a different d/b.
I go to: Settings / Program Configuration / Database
Then I tap the 'open' button and select the new d/b. It does an auto 'test' of connection to the d/b, but I always tap the 'test' button to double-check.
Then I tap the Save and apply button that will close the Program Configuration panel. Then I restart Log4OM.
Even after the Program Configuration panel closes the d/b name changes and appears to the right of the green globe at the lower-right corner of the Main UI.
I think that is what I got from your post, but maybe you were not tapping the "Save and apply" button.
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 03:02
by n8dd
I do select "Save and Apply," however it always reverts back to the original database when I restart Log4OM.
Thanks, I'll keep tinkering.
Charlie
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 10:42
by G4POP
Where is the new database saved - Path please
And again what version number are you using????????????????????????????????
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 13:13
by n8dd
I'm using Log4om 2 v2.25.0.0
database files are:
defunct database file - c:\users\ID\iclouddrive\sqlitefile
new database file - c:\users\ID2\iclouddrive\sqlitefile2
it is an icloud drive. note that the UserIDs are distinct. I can select a new sqlite file in different location, however, the program always defaults to the old, defunct file upon reloading.
Tnx
Charlie
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 13:30
by G4POP
What happens if you clocate the sqlite file on the physical drive?
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 11 Jan 2023, 22:43
by n8dd
I created a new database on my local drive: c:\users\userid\documents\sqlitedatabase
I selected save & apply
and the database worked.
However, when I close and reopen log4om, it reverts back to an old defunct database. This requires that each time I open the application, I must select a different database under the config settings. wish to avoid this.
I'm wondering why this setting is not saved as part of the overall configuration.
thanks
Charlie
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 12 Jan 2023, 08:27
by G4POP
Charlie
It is saved and I use different databases all the time so clearly there is something wrong at your end
Can you detail ecvery step you make to create a new database please
Like file/open/new database
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Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 12 Jan 2023, 12:59
by n8dd
Here are my steps for creating a new, functional database:
1. Settings, Program Configuration, Database;
2. Select SQLite as Database type;
3. New
4. locate a new file (either local, or iCloud, have tried both) and Name it;
5. Save
I've done this several times, both locally and cloud based. Each time, the database works fine; even able to import ADIF.
However, Log4OM reverts back to original, non-preferred/defunct, database upon start up regardless.
Please note I Save & Apply after opening a new database; and I Save & Apply under User Configuration.
tnx es 73
Charlie
Re: Database default upon startup
Posted: 12 Jan 2023, 13:19
by G4POP
Save and apply should close the config dialog, how come your selecting the last save and apply you refer to?
Also what happens if you use
File/open/new database
New
Set location and file name
Save and apply
???