[WT-support] operator log in in multi op

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 6:57 AM, Tonno Vahk <tonno.vahk at gmail.com> wrote:

> One simple suggestion. Is it possible to add the field of Operator to the
> Status window next to the station name, frequency, etc?
>

I agree that it would be nice to see it in the Status window, next to each
station name.  The operator call on the local computer is only displayed in
the Win-Test title bar.

But, it's worth reviewing the old release notes (see below).  I had
completely overlooked the *very convenient feature* that turns the
operator's name (or "Nickname") into a text command shortcut.  This means *you
do not have to type OPON to switch ops*.  Just type "Tonno" [Enter], "Bob"
[Enter], etc. to Switch ops.

To add to the wish above would be remote ability to correct logged in
> operator. Preferably straight from the Status window from the right click
> menu. Would it be doable?
>

If you add the operator nickname to every callsign, you can use the REMOTE
command to send the "Tonno" command on another computer, which will switch
the current op. on that computer.

 Any other good ideas how to remind the log in to the ops (tried the big
> red stickers on the monitors with not much help)?
>

Maybe put a webcam at every operator position so you can see who is sitting
in the chair? :-)

Then some day add fancy face recognition software, hook into the Win-Test
network, and the logged in operator will change automatically as soon as
they sit down. :-)

73,
Bob, N6TV

--- Release Notes ---
3.19.0 (Jan 22, 2008)
- Basic Operators management

  Foreword : This feature is very limited, and will *not* be further
  extended in this major version of Win-Test (v3). It is mainly added
  to help DXPeditioners for the web log search scripts, and for
  various DX or contesters challenges (RRDXA etc.)

  New text commands : OPON (or LOGIN), OPOFF (or LOGOUT).

  This feature is only available to multi-op logs.

  If you entered a list of operators in the contest settings dialog
  when creating the log, it will be parsed to init the combo-box. You
  can also add ops "on the fly" to this combo box.

  If you add nicknames to ops of this list (joe, jack, william,
  averell, josette or whatever - letters and numbers are accepted,
  allowing exotic nicks like l33t etc.), you can enter them as text
  commands to quickly change operator, without using the OPON command.

  Op. callsigns are limited to 7 chars, while nicks are limited
  to 13 chars.

  The operator changing is propagated across the network, meaning
  that if you login on a station, you will be automagically logged
  out of the previous one you were logged on (if any).

  The ADIF file export includes the op callsign in the QSO record, if
  an op. has been defined for that QSO.

  The text and CSV export files are also enhanced to allow the
  inclusion the op. callsign.
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