OpenCPN running but not visible

[spiv]

Hello everyone,
I have been using OpenCPN for 3years from my laptop.
Sometimes I plug in a 23" monitor and shift it there.
If I close it while in the monitor, it will reopen in the monitor even if the monitor is not connected, so it is not visible on my laptop; in that case I press "ALT, SPACEBAR" and "M" then move it with the arrow keys until it comes into the laptop screen.

This morning I turned it on, I can see it running in the taskbar, but it not visible.
I tried my trick, but I cannot see it neither in the laptop, nor in the monitor????

Can someone please help me? I have no other navigation software......

[cagney]

Not knowing what operating system or version of OpenCPN you are running, it's a bit of a guess.
First read this Known issues with current stable release. | Official OpenCPN Homepage. Could this apply in your case?

Next read the first to paragraphs of the FAQ.

Those instructions should set you right.
In short, stop OpenCPN, rename "opencpn.ini", restart OpenCPN. You could also try the suggested editing of he ini file.
Please publish your original "opencpn.ini" file, to help the developers in their bug tracking.

Thomas

Edit: Pavel, maybe we should agree on a "work" schedule

[nohal]

Stefano...
I suppose the trick described at the beginning of Known issues with current stable release. | Official OpenCPN Homepage should work for you as well...

Pavel

Edit: OK, Thomas, you won

[spiv]

Originally Posted by cagney

Not knowing what operating system or version of OpenCPN you are running, it's a bit of a guess.
First read this Known issues with current stable release. | Official OpenCPN Homepage. Could this apply in your case?

Thank you Thomas and Pavel.
It worked!

I use Win7 and OpenCPN V2.5.0 Build 2011-07-26.
Attached is the old ini file.

Again, THANKS guys, great work

[spiv]

Too fast on the trigger.....

But then:
ini file not acceptable
renamed to txt, but too big for txt
renamed to doc and is OK

[gpshephe]

I have same problem. Program won't maximize. I use Win 7 , cant find the ini file. may be related to showing hidden files, but don't know how to change in 7. I'll keep checking

[nohal]

Gary...
Yes, ProgramData folder is hidden by default - instructions to make W7 show it for example at How to show hidden files in Windows 7
The full path to the ini file is C:\ProgramData\opencpn\opencpn.ini in case you didn't change the default Windows install location.

Pavel

[gpshephe]

It's in Windows explorer > organize > folder and search options.

show hidden files is clicked.
hide extensions is unclicked

Still can't find ini file
I'm version 2.5.0, don't know the build can't get in program to find out.

Regards, Gary

[spiv]

Originally Posted by gpshephe

I have same problem. Program won't maximize. I use Win 7 , cant find the ini file. may be related to showing hidden files, but don't know how to change in 7. I'll keep checking

Gary, try this:

1. open Windows explorer, in the left tree select the C: drive
2. on the top right search field type: opencpn.ini
3. let it find, then click on it, it will open on Notepad
4. In notepad, go to 'Edit' > 'find' and type: FrameWinPosX=
5. change Number to: 0
6. Find: FrameWinPosY=
7. change number to: 20
8. save changes

[gpshephe]

I wonder if Home Premium is different than 7 basic. I have no Appearance and Personalization. I have just Personalization. Can't find folder options anywhere in there. Still checking.

[gpshephe]

Originally Posted by spiv

Gary, try this:

1. open Windows explorer, in the left tree select the C: drive
2. on the top right search field type: opencpn.ini
3. let it find, then click on it, it will open on Notepad
4. In notepad, go to 'Edit' > 'find' and type: FrameWinPosX=
5. change Number to: 0
6. Find: FrameWinPosY=
7. change number to: 20
8. save changes

Yes, I did that . went one step back to computer and searched the whole tree. No ini file. I'm still checking. Got a feeling something basic, but can't uncover it yet.

[gpshephe]

Ok, I changed the C drive attributes and found it. I was thinking you guys were using programdata as a variable to get to the opencpn directory structure, but the ini file is actually in a system directory called programdata. Sorry misunderstood. question for another day. why is it there? Don't answer. Can't deal with that now. Hahahaha

[gpshephe]

Now what was I doing? Hahaha, oh yeah x=0 y=20. Voila, got it. Thanks for hanging in there with me.