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Files can be converted manually with the "Convert File(s)" button.
You can also drag and drop files onto the application.
AutoConvert can be started with this button.
HH's that cannot be converted can optionally be saved to a file for analysis.
Tournament conversion is also optional.
Choose between ET (old Party standard) or GMT (Boss Time).
Options can be saved in a file instead of the registry.
This is usable if you play more than one site, just use one copy of the program for each site.
HHC can check for updates if you enable this option. It reads a small text file located on www.hhconverter.com
Select rake used. Use the option "5% up to $3" for all sites except Svenska Spel.
This setting is used in pot calculations in All In situations.
Chose filename output format of the converted files.
Chose gametype output format.
Some tools, for example Poker Office, prefer the $1/$2 format. Holdem Manager prefers the $200 format.
AutoConvert can also be started from the File menu.
This Wizard helps to locate the Boss Media hand history folders.
This Wizard helps to detect and fix problems that are caused by the poker clients writing errors to the XML files.
Resets all settings to their defaults.
Chose the location of archive.xml (\history\number\archive.xml)
See FAQ for examples of complete paths. You can also use the AutoConvert Settings Wizard to populate this field.
The converted HH's can be moved to a different directory.
(If not enabled, they will be saved in the same directory as archive.xml, but it is probably a good idea to move the files).
Creates 3 directories: HU, 5Max and FR in the above selected directory. Autoconvert then saves the converted files in these directories.
This way one can get more accurate stats if playing different type of games.
The number of seconds between checks for new hands in AutoConvert
Reset last Converted HH: Next time Autoconvert is run, all hands will be converted.
Set last converted HH: Next time, only new hands will be converted.
Quick start guide: Autoconvert & Poker Tracker v2 for dummies.
- Create two folders: C:\history & C:\history_moved_from_pt
- In HH Coverter, Click "Location of archive.xml" under Autoconvert options",
Locate "Poker client"\history\1234\archive.xml.
- Enable "Move converted files here" and select C:\history.
- Start PT, Select "File"->"Auto Import Hand Histories/Tournament Summaries - Generic Setup
Use "Look for a file (or files) on my PC"
Set timer "1" minute(s)
Load From File(s) "All Text Files in folder (sub-Folders included)"
Click "Configure" browse to C:\history - OK.
- Enable "Move processed files.." and select C:\hitory_moved_from_pt - OK
("Auto rate..." Can be set up, but is not necessary)
If you only play 5max-tables, use "treat all hands as - 5 max".
- In HH Coverter - click "Reset last converted HH" (Only needed once.)
Start autoconvert from the File-menu.
- If you have older hand histories saved, these can be converted manually.
(the sessionxxxxx.xml files).
The converted files could be put in the C:\history folder.
Another way is to follow the steps above, but change the archive.xml to history.xml.
- When you play:
Just start PT and start the autoimport feature (press the lightning button).
Start autoconvert in HH Converter.
Autoconvert can now be used with PT and GameTime+ in order to display stats while playing.
How to use HHC with Holdem Manager
HM FAQ: How do you setup Holdem manager to work with Boss Media using the converter?