[Dxbase] Wishlist for DXBase 2007

[Joseph Glockner]

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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