Dave N4QS First, thank you for the info on MacroRecorder.
I have mine set up and it is working very well. Like yours, it takes now only about two seconds to import the WSJT-X log to DX4WIN. 73, Keith W3KB ________________________________ From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net <dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of David Perry, N4QS <n...@vci.net> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2021 4:59 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net <dx4win@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] WSJT-X integration with DX4WIN Here is a new trick that some of us may already be using. After suggesting to Paul that we needed full integration between WSJT-X and DX4WIN (like is done with MMTTY) for two or three years with no results, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I primarily needed some way to quickly execute the import routine whenever I want to import the adif log file from WSJT-X into DX4WIN. This is especially important during major openings on 6 meters. Just this past week I worked 56 South American stations during a big two hour opening, and I was constantly going through the long routine of importing the WSJT-X log into DX4WIN by hand. I have done this hundreds if not thousands of times over the past three years. I often want to import a 6M FT8 QSO quickly into DX4WIN so that I can then immediately send a spot using the Alt A routine. I also want to confirm if I worked the country and or station before and possible do a lookup via QRZ.COM. For the past few weeks, I have been playing with the idea of using some kind of a keystroke or mouse click recorder to record the long series of clicks that are required to import the WSJT-X log file into DX4WIN. I tried two free apps, AutoHotKey and AutoIt, with no success-they were too complicated and I am not a programmer. Yesterday, I stumbled upon an app called Macro Recorder, and I spent the almost $50 to download and try the standard edition. Link to Macro Recorder website: https://www.macrorecorder.com/ Within a few minutes, I successfully recorded a script, edited the script to fine tune it and deployed it on my main logging computer. Now, when I complete a QSO in WSJT-X, instead of clicking on the OK button as it pops up in the Log QSO window, I merely press one key - the Insert key. This immediately triggers a mouse click on the OK button to log the QSO in WSJT-X and then immediately executes the complete series of mouse buttons required to import the WSJT-X ADIF log file into DX4WIN. Presto! The new QSO logged in WSJT-X is immediately imported and entered into DX4WIN. Again, all I now have to do is press the Insert key and the new QSO is logged into WSJT-X and automatically imported into DX4WIN. The whole process takes about one second or two. Progress. The macro appears to work across my dual monitors with no problem, but it does require that you keep all of your open windows for WSJT-X and DX4WIN in the same position. I never move mine. I am not sure if the reflector will allow me to insert an image. I have made a copy of the script as it appears in Macro Recorder in case anyone is interested. If the image does not make it, just email directly and I will send it to you. I might add that when you minimize Macro Recorder, it remains open as a hidden icon. It is always there in the background waiting for me to hit the Insert key. You can assign the hotkey to be any key that you prefer. Someone else may be able to do the same thing with the free apps like AutoHotKey or AutoIt (and there are many others), but I found Macro Recorder to be much friendly and intuitive for a non-programmer like me. And someone may be able to improve and streamline my script. I am new to Macro Recorder and I may be missing a few tricks to make it perform even better. The ultimate and obviously more elegant solution would be for Paul to create a seamless interface between WSJT-X and DX4WIN just like he did for MMTTY many years ago. As we all know, virtually all logging programs today interface with WSjT-X. DX4WIN is one of the few that doesn't. In the meantime, this new macro recorded script is very handy and will help me tremendously during the coming 6 meter E season. Again, if you cannot see the image of the script below, please email me directly and I will sent it to you. Ironically, I would gladly pay $50 for Paul to release a new version of DX4WIN with WSJT-X fully integrated. This trick will at least get me through the summer. 73, Dave, N4QS ______________________________________________________________ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
