• WinPoint

    From Ralf Voepel@1:103/705.782 to All on Mon Mar 14 11:26:14 2022
    Hello all,
    If you use WinPoint, you might have the answer for me :)
    Is there a way to "transfer" WinPoint from one PC to a new one without the setup routine?
    Thinking about copy and paste kinda thing.
    If not, where does WinPoint store the configuratio file?
    Thanks for any advise.
    Ralf
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  • From August Abolins@2:460/256 to Ralf Voepel on Tue Mar 15 17:47:30 2022
    Hi Ralf...

    Hello all,
    If you use WinPoint, you might have the answer for me :)
    Is there a way to "transfer" WinPoint from one PC to a new one without the setup routine?
    Thinking about copy and paste kinda thing.
    If not, where does WinPoint store the configuratio file?
    Thanks for any advise.
    Ralf

    Good question for the folks in the WINPOINT echo.

    Ciao!
    /|ug (https://t.me/aabolins)

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  • From Ralf Voepel@1:103/705.782 to 1223717052 on Wed Mar 16 20:35:34 2022
    Hmmm, Winpoint is not in my Echoarea management list. I requested a new one, but it does not show up. Do I have to contact the sysop of the Vertrauen BBS?
    Sorry FOR "STUPID QUESTIONS", I am new to all this Fido stuff AND old (PUSHING 60 YEARS OF AGE).
    Thanks for advice.
    Ralf


    Hi Ralf...

    Hello all,
    If you use WinPoint, you might have the answer for me :) Is there a way
    to "transfer" WinPoint from one PC to a new one without the setup
    routine? Thinking about copy and paste kinda thing. If not, where does
    WinPoint store the configuratio file? Thanks for any advise.
    Ralf

    Good question for the folks in the WINPOINT echo.

    Ciao!
    /|ug (https://t.me/aabolins)

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  • From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to Ralf Voepel on Thu Mar 17 08:00:00 2022
    Hello Ralf Voepel!

    ** On Wednesday 16.03.22 - 20:35, Ralf Voepel wrote to 1223717052:

    Hmmm, Winpoint is not in my Echoarea management list. I requested a new one, but it does not show up. Do I have to contact the sysop of the Vertrauen BBS? Sorry FOR "STUPID QUESTIONS", I am new to all this Fido stuff AND old (PUSHING 60 YEARS OF AGE). Thanks for advice.
    Ralf

    While this was going on, Tim (the developer) posted a reply to
    you in the WINPOINT echo *and* a copy to you in Netmail. Did
    you get the netmail? If not, I can post the reply here if it
    makes it easier for you! ;)

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  • From Ralf Voepel@1:103/705.782 to August Abolins on Thu Mar 17 09:02:39 2022
    Hi August,
    I have not received anything in Netmail. I wouuld appreciate if you coud copy and send it to me.
    Thanks and Happy St. Patricks Day
    -Ralf

    Hello Ralf Voepel!

    ** On Wednesday 16.03.22 - 20:35, Ralf Voepel wrote to 1223717052:

    Hmmm, Winpoint is not in my Echoarea management list. I requested a new
    one, but it does not show up. Do I have to contact the sysop of the
    Vertrauen BBS? Sorry FOR "STUPID QUESTIONS", I am new to all this Fido
    stuff AND old (PUSHING 60 YEARS OF AGE). Thanks for advice. Ralf

    While this was going on, Tim (the developer) posted a reply to
    you in the WINPOINT echo and a copy to you in Netmail. Did
    you get the netmail? If not, I can post the reply here if it
    makes it easier for you! ;)

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  • From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to Ralf Voepel on Thu Mar 17 17:53:00 2022

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    ** Original area : "/FIDO/WINPOINT"
    ** Original message from : Tim Schattkowsky@2:240/1120.29
    ** Original message to : August Abolins
    ** Original date/time : 16 Mar 22, 01:06 >==================================================================<

    //Hello August,//

    on *15.03.22* at *22:00:00* You wrote in Area *WINPOINT*
    to *All* about *"WinPoint"*.


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    ** Original area : "/FIDO/CHAT"
    ** Original message from : Ralf Voepel@1:103/705.782
    ** Original message to : All
    ** Original date/time : 14 Mar 22, 11:26 >==================================================================<

    Hello all,
    If you use WinPoint, you might have the answer for me :) Is there a way
    to "transfer" WinPoint from one PC to a new one without the setup
    routine? Thinking about copy and paste kinda thing. If not, where does WinPoint store the configuratio file? Thanks for any advise.
    Ralf

    Simple:

    1. Copy
    1.1 program directory to the same location on the new computer (or use setup and enter some garbage)
    1.2 copy the WinPoint data directory (default: %AppData%\WinPoint , can also be found by showing some folder from the Fidonet menu) to the %AppData% on the new machine.

    2. use regedit.exe to export HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\New.Vision.Software\WinPoint and import it on the new machine

    If in 1.2 the path for %APPDATA% has changed between the
    machines (e.g., because of a different user name), just go
    (after step 2) to the settings dialog and fix all entries in
    the "directories" tab to point to the location from 1.2.
    Regards,
    Tim

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  • From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to Ralf Voepel on Thu Mar 17 17:54:00 2022
    Hello Ralf Voepel!

    ** On Thursday 17.03.22 - 09:02, Ralf Voepel wrote to August Abolins:

    I have not received anything in Netmail. I wouuld
    appreciate if you coud copy and send it to me. Thanks and
    Happy St. Patricks Day -Ralf
    [...]
    -+- WinPoint 398.2
    + Origin: Original *WinPoint* Origin (1:103/705.782)

    Yeah.. not sure how your boss (Vertruen) manages netmail for
    you. Winpoint should automatically create the area if you do
    any areafix requests when adding or removing echos.

    But.. I'll netmail your a copy of Tim's message as well as
    repost it in THIS echo for your convenience.

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  • From Ralf Voepel@1:103/705.782 to August Abolins on Thu Mar 17 21:23:24 2022

    Hi,

    Yeah.. not sure how your boss (Vertruen) manages netmail for
    you. Winpoint should automatically create the area if you do
    any areafix requests when adding or removing echos.

    I contaced Rob Swindell (Boss of Vertrauen) and he added the Echo WinPoint.
    Its already ion the Fidolist at the BBS. I requested a new list and added/removed
    a few echos. Got to wait a little and see if the new Echo is added to my WinPoint EchoArea Manager.
    As of Netmail, I have not received anything. I guess I have to contact Rob again.

    But.. I'll netmail your a copy of Tim's message as well as repost it in THIS echo for your convenience.

    Thank you very much. Looks simple and straight forward. I can do that.
    Have a great week.
    ~Ralf
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    * Origin: Original *WinPoint* Origin (1:103/705.782)
  • From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to Ralf Voepel on Sat Mar 26 22:49:00 2022
    Hello Ralf Voepel!

    ** On Thursday 17.03.22 - 21:23, Ralf Voepel wrote to August Abolins:

    I contaced Rob Swindell (Boss of Vertrauen) and he added
    the Echo WinPoint. Its already ion the Fidolist at the
    BBS. I requested a new list and added/removed a few echos.

    [...]

    ...I'll netmail your a copy of Tim's message as well
    as repost it in THIS echo for your convenience.

    Thank you very much. Looks simple and straight forward. I
    can do that. Have a great week.

    So.. How'd it go?


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