OSCAR help needed

[ApneaQuestions]

The explanation is in my follow up #8
This is probably because OSCAR can see the older Sleepyhead data and wants you to convert it over to the OSCAR format.
I have no experience with that but someone will be along very soon who can get you past that hurdle.


Unfortunately no-one stepped up to the plate to explain how you can convert the Sleepyhead data over to the OSCAR format.

I don't want to recommend that you uninstall Sleepyhead and delete all its data because I suspect that is overkill and unnecessary.
In addition, I wouldn't know where the Sleepyhead data is stored in the first place.

You may get better assistance by posting your question in the software-support section

Alternatively, as suggested by DeepBreathing... just keep using Sleepyhead.  But that feels like a cop-out to me.

It's your choice whether to go down the software-support route or just keep using Sleepyhead (or maybe both).
Sorry I don't have the exact answer for you.

[OpalRose]

MikeyT,
Are you following these directions?

http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.php...stallation

First, uninstall OSCAR and any data files.  Leave SleepyHead as is.

Then reinstall OSCAR, following the directions exactly.  Pay attention to the "migrate SH data part."

[MikeyT]

Thanks for your help so far.

First, I have uninstalled OSCAR and all of the data files, so far as I can tell. Then, I reinstalled OSCAR. Everything seemed to be working fine until I came to the migrate SH data part. I just don't see either of those screens that are on the "Migrating SleepyHead data" page. And no matter what I try to do to get OSCAR to open, it tells me I need to migrate the SH data. When I click on the OK, the window disappears and nothing works. I'd tear my hair out if I had any.

I may just continue to use SH for a while, as someone suggested a while ago.

[Crimson Nape]

After the "OK" migration screen, do you not get a "Yes" or "No" prompt on the next screen? If so, select the "No" option.

[MikeyT]

I get no more screens.

[Crimson Nape]

I must have missed it. What operating system are you using?  macOS, Linux, or Windows (what version)? Also, what is your screen resolution? (1920×1080, 1024×968 for instance)

[MikeyT]

Sorry for the delay. I'm using Win10. Screen resolution I think is 1920x1080.

[DeepBreathing]

I believe this issue has been fixed for the forthcoming next release of Oscar, but that's not yet available.

There is a workaround which requires a bit of computer command line experience:

Best fix may be to force OSCAR to open in a new directory.  

Open a command window, navigate to where you installed OSCAR (Usually C:\Program Files\OSCAR on WIndows), and type the command "oscar --datadir OSCAR_newdir".  Note that there are two hyphens at the beginning of "--datadir".  

That will force OSCAR to use a new directory.  It should also offer you the chance to migrate your Sleepyhead data into the OSCAR directory.

[MikeyT]

Thanks DeepBreathing, and all who have attempted to help me.  I'll just, as the saying goes, dance with who brung me and stay with SleepyHead until that new release.