FAQs - Binaries and Decoding

• Q:  Does Gravity decode yEnc encoded binaries?
  A:   Yes, Gravity will decode, but NOT POST, yEnc encoded binaries.
• Q:  Is NZB or header compression supported?
  A:   No.
• Q:  Can Gravity open multiple connections to the server?
  A:   No, Gravity fetches binaries with a single connection. It can open another socket temporarily for other tasks, but not decoding.
• Q:  I tried to see a binary, but why do I only see characters?
  A:   You have to "View" or "Decode" the article.
• Q:  Where can I see the list of pending decode jobs?
  A:   Use Image Factory (NOT Image Gallery). Factory also contains a small file manager that allows you to view, delete, rename the attachment(s) or re-order the queue.
• Q:  Why do I only see hour glasses - nothing is happening?
  A:    Decoding is Paused. Open Image Factory and click Resume (if the connection is restored).
• Q:  I decoded an attachment - where is it?
  A:    The default directory is set in menu item "Tools - Global Options - Decoding" You can change it.
  Tip: You can override this directory - right click and select a different directory with "Decode To"
  Version 2.7 - 2.8 with Windows Vista: If UAC is enabled, data written from applications in "Program Files" (including Gravity's databases) will be written to the User File Store unless you change the decoding directory in Global Options. This is not an issue with version 2.9.
• Q:  Can Gravity display Multi-Part Binaries as one article?
  A:   Yes, create a display filter and check the box to "Only Include Complete Binaries"
  Also see How-To Show Complete Binaries in the Binaries Chapter
• Q:  How can I stop or delete a decode job with many parts?
  A:    From the main Gravity application, use the command STOP ALL ONLINE ACTIVITY (the red stoplight button) or disconnect. Gravity will kick the job back into the queue. If you want to delete the job, open IMAGE FACTORY and delete the job.
• Q:  How to stop  Gravity posting attachment in a second article?
  A:   Tools - Global Options - Encoding - REMOVE the check from "Start attachments in a separate article"
• Q:  Gravity Does Not Recognize Multi-Part Binaries?
  A:   If you had an older version of Gravity, the old regular expression may be in the registry (the installer does not overwrite most of the user's settings). You will have to edit the registry (start - run - regedit).
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MicroPlanet\Gravity 2.9 \System\DecodeRE-Parts
  If you see this, it is the OLD and INCORRECT expression:
     [0-9]+$b/[0-9]+$c
  This following is correct:  

     ([0-9]+)/([0-9]+)

• Q:  Can I set another viewer?
  A:   Yes, you have two options, both are set in the menu item "Tools - Global Options - Decoding"   Either 1) Use Registry Association, or 2) Use an Alternate Viewer. )Not all viewers may work as expected).

  Ø    Do NOT select "Use Image Gallery to View Binaries" unless you have a copy. Gallery is not included in the open source distribution.

  See the Working with Binaries Chapter