[Dxbase] Wishlist for DXBase 2007

Sun Dec 18 10:44:10 EST 2005

I just finished doing my monthly QSLing. The functionality of DXBase is
really great, particularly in responding to QSL bureau cards. I, of course,
use the "Previous QSOs" screen a lot.
1. The QSOs in this screen need to be in date order and they are not. I
would like to be able to click the top of that column and have it sort by
date, call sign and/or band. When I have several QSOs with someone I like to
include as many QSOs on the QSL as possible, even if they didn't send me a
QSL. I want to be sure to include QSLs for QSOs that I haven't already sent.
2. I would like to be able to adjust the size of the "previous QSOs" screen
so that I can see all the information. I like to know if I have sent a
previous QSL, if I have a LOTW QSL, etc. I have a 19" flat screen; I can
imagine it would be a much bigger problem if you were using a 15" monitor. I
know I can adjust the size font, but then I have to be 3" from the screen to
read it. (It's a trifocal thing!)
3. When I make a mistake and enter incorrect information in the call sign
column and press enter or tab, the software automatically enters the
appropriate country, prefix, etc in the appropriate columns, just as it
should. The software has no idea that I didn't copy the callsign correctly.
Now if I fix the callsign and hit enter the software doesn't correct any of
the other columns. So if I initially thought the call was JT1CO and enter it
that way and on the second transmission found that I was really working
WT1CO, I have a problem. I either have to delete the entire entry with any
associated information like QTH/Name etc, or remember to go back and fix the
appropriate columns. If not the computer sill assign WT1CO as Mongolia. 
I would like to have the software update the appropriate columns after the
callsign has been changed. Maybe use a cntr/enter or something. 
All three of these suggestions would be of great help to me.
Bill, W5VX 