[Dxbase] Wishlist for DXBase 2007

Sun Dec 18 12:23:20 EST 2005

Thanks Joe,
That would certainly help in the interim. Increasing the size of the window
would also let you see all the QSOs at one time, instead of just a few.
Merry Christmas
Bill, W5VX
>-----Original Message-----
>From: dxbase-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dxbase-
>bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Glockner
>Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:23 AM
>To: Bill Parry
>Cc: 'DXBase'
>Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Wishlist for DXBase 2007
>>Hi Bill,
>>With regards to your #2, you can (in the meantime) make a
>column field order (for the Previous QSO window) and in
>this *.CO file put all of the fields/columns that you don't
>care about over to the far right. You can make a field order
>*.co file for BOTH you logbook and also for your Previous QSO
>window. In the Help files under the "Previous QSO Module" -
>read the "Creating a Field Order Configuration".
>>73 Joe wa6axe
>>Bill Parry wrote:
>>> 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
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