Cabrillo Evaluator Hints / FAQs
Hints:
To auto open a profile Ini file, click the Ctrl key, then click the log file in the files list-box. If a profile Ini exists for that contest file, it is loaded. Other standard windows open functions are: right-mouse click the files list-box and using the {File, Load contest profile} menu. The contest Ini that is in use when you quit the software - is the Ini loaded next time you run CE.

To open the HELP file in newer OS:
Microsoft no longer ships WinHelp with newer OS - so my help file may not open from the {Help} menu - or with <F1>. I recommend you get the WinHlp32.exe file from Microsoft`s Win32 page. Or - Select the HTML help format from the {Help} menu. My older WinHelp file `looks nicer` and is much easier to navigate than the newer HTML help.

Q: When I downloaded the CabEvaluator installation file and ran it, another software package was opened for installation - maybe the last program that was installed. I am using FireFox. Why?
A: When downloading files, try setting the browser option to `download in the browser window` and then select File > Save As and know the path/folder that you are saving it to.

If you are using a browser other than IE (ex: FireFox, Mozilla etc.) this can happen - this is a browser setup problem. The browser puts download files in a default folder and runs the default {setup.exe} file. Be specific when you download and run installation files - know where you save the file and know how to run it from that path/folder.

Select `Save` at the download prompt and save to c:\temp for example. Then close all programs and do Start, Run, c:\temp\filename - where filename is the file you are running to do the install.

Q: CabEval does not open under Vista OS, instead `The requested operation requires elevation` message is displayed. Why?
A: You may need to right-click the executable and select "Run as Administrator" explicitly. Even though your account is an administrator, by default Windows Vista UAC will not run some programs under the administrator account for security. Read more about UAC.

Q: I have a 64-bit OS on my PC and the software won`t run (or install). Why?
A: The x64 series OS only recognizes Microsoft signed and registered drivers - Ugh!! Since this will likey occur many times, the suggestion would be to install a 32-bit OS.

Q: I downloaded the latest revision file and extracted the files, but I still have a previous version - Why?
A: The default folder to Cabrillo Evaluator is c:\CabEvaluator, but you may have installed it elsewhere. So, if you extracted the update files to the correct folder, you may have a version problem.

The new OS`s save temporary Internet download files/web pages so they can be re-used for faster screen displays, which unfortunately may re-use the older CabEval update file as well. In Internet Explorer`s Tools, Internet Options menu - delete all the temporary files.

The temporary download files are normally stored in the c:\windows(or c:\winnt)\Temporary Internet Files folder. Trash the update files.

Also - Using a desktop shortcut that you made by dragging the .exe to the desktop can certainly cause this problem. Make a proper shortcut.

Q: I get errors and the wrong score when I score my log. Is it a format issue ?
A: CabEval was written when Cabrillo logs used specific column templates. Use the column re-formatter selected in the Sponsor setup form. A re-format Ini file for many contests is included in this zipped file along with the profile Ini files for contests. Filenames are used that identify the contest. Select by `Name` in the WinZip archive. Extract the files you want to the CabEvaluator folder.

Make a folder to match the folder called out in the re-format Ini. Copy your log to that folder to re-format it. Then copy it back to the CabEvaluator folder to score it. Read more on re-formatting in the CabEval help file.

Q: Some callsigns are blank in the summary or Cabrillo files list. Why?
A: If the callsign field is blank, then there probably is no CALLSIGN: field in the Cabrillo file. Some logs use the CALL: tag. Open all the logs in EditPad and search for CALL: to see if the contester created his/her log in NotePad. If not, select each <Tab> and go thru all logs and look for the CALLSIGN: tag. Add the tag or add the callsign as necessary and re-save the log. Re-score that log to get the callsign to show in the summary.

As always, please ask me if you have any questions about my software.
Dave, W3KM. w3km at verizon dot net