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[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: Snake Plissken
I feel a lawsuit coming on

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: horselover777
layit when did it happen and with what version? no problem here, working fine.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: LayItYouMug
version 0.91g yesterday. Today I changed it (ver 0.91h) so that the bet is placed as soon as you push the mouse button down instead of when you release it. It was possible to release the mouse button over a different selection and take that selection instead although it was highly unlikely that you would do that. That was the only scenario I could think of and they insist they did not do that.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: horselover777
layit , I used it yesterday a lot, without any problems. maybe they checked the rev box?

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: LayItYouMug
That would explain laying instead of backing, but it doesn't explain the wrong selection. They say it was 3 selections lower down. Also the lay stake box being selected instead of the 2nd lay odds is worrying. If I don't find a rock solid explanation then I'm going to have a serious re-think about whether I should be sharing it. Risking my own money is one thing, but other peoples... They are using Windows ME by the way.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: Gerry
Layit, are you sure that this issue is not being reported by someone who has a vested interest in you ceasing to share your application?

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: horselover777
layit, every user knows , that he is doing it on his own risk. and Gerry's explanation is very much possible. I use win xp. lets find some more with this problem, before panicing.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: LayItYouMug
Gerry. Unfortunately they look genuine to me.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: LayItYouMug
I'm having a bad day Backed under 2.5 goals.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: WombleOz
Layit - I haven't used the latest version as of yet but must admit to making an error myself the other day - i repeat MY error - i went to shrink a column out of the way and instead of having the pointer at the top of the column i had it lower down and accidently placed a bet - like i said MY own fault. Stupid thing to do and i've learnt my lesson.

Definately haven't had the wrong horse issue and it sounds like you've only had one example of it so far - might be something to do with the operating system or user error (it does happen) ? sounds like most are on XP.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: PillHead
Layit

About a couple of weeks ago I had a problem when using the trading feature. It was a race with a lot of runners and I had to use the scroll down feature. This is vague but when I scrolled back up a I thought a different horse appeared to be highlighted than the one I selected before before I scrolled down. As I am not an experienced user of the program or trading I assumed I had done something wrong although I could not think what. It looked as though scrolling up and down had confused things. If there is a problem maybe this is an area to examine.

Unfortunately this was about two weeks ago and I cannot tell you which version I was running - sorry.

I t did not cause me any headaches and I think the program is Great! Keep up the good work.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: MeanOldLiar
"Somebody has reported losing a large amount due to the program not performing the desired action. They backed a selection only to find it had not only bet on the wrong selection it also layed it instead of backing it. Has anybody else experienced this?"

Maybe a runner or two has been removed as late scratches or non-runners. Does your code intercept these events and refresh the runner list?

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: LayItYouMug
Non runners don't cause a problem. A list of runners is received on every refresh. Also this problem happened in running.

Thanks for the suggestion about scrolling. I'll look into it.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: saktigb
I noticed once that the horse I had highlighted was all of a sudden not the one that my bet was on, what had happened I believe is that Betfair had moved the horses round in the market order.
i.e. one I had backed was on top then shorter one in second spot was moved up and my one became second but new horse was the one highlighted.
It caused no problem as I saw it in time.

[GaryRussell]

Originally posted by: moocher
Layit makes it quite clear that we use the program at our own risk, which I happily accept.
The whole purpose of the program is speed and sensitivity - 'one-click trading'.
If you hover with the mouse pointer over active cells, it is possible to click an action inadvertently.
I always keep the mouse pointer to the side of the screen until I want to take a trade.
Another suggestion - Keep the 'verify bet' box checked.