You can change the QSO sort by clicking on the column header?
You can hide most QSO Log fields by dragging the right most edge of the heading to the left!
You can double click on a manager in the QSL Info Window to see the associated address.
You can load your DXbase database with Microsoft Access Office 97 or higher but you must always save as MS Access 97.
You can access all databases on line.  Click on the appropriate window and choose TOOLS/Database Access.
You can rearrange the screen... just drag the windows to where you want them.
DXbase will automatically populate all QSO Log fields after you enter a callsign and press TAB?
The right mouse button displays a popup menu of functions in any of the window displays?
You can access the DXbase Web Site by selecting Help from the main menu.  
For CW operation that demands uninterrupted performance, check out the W5XD and Winkey external keyers for use with DXbase.
In the QSO Notes Window, if you click the right mouse button with your cursor positioned in the notes section, a pop-up menu lets you do copy, paste, etc...
You should make a full backup of your database files frequently and test your backup occasionally to be sure it works.
You can search for values in any of the QSO columns.  Click in the column and then click EDIT/FIND.
If you enter data in a QSO Field but change your mind, you can click Record | Undo to set the field back to what it was before you changed it.
You can sort entries in the DX Spot window by clicking on the column header.
You can record the sound files in your own voice, Just be sure you keep the same file names for each one.
You should frequently check to insure that all databases work properly and copy your files to a new backup weekly.
If you make an entry in the Raw Numerical History database, be careful that if you mark confirmed, you MUST also mark worked columns.
DXbase includes nearly 2 million lines of programming code using "State of the Art" programming technology.
DXbase is designed to utilize Pentium CPU processor technology to give you added performance.
To add a new manager address, First add the address, then, add a manager map.  To associate an existing address to a new station, just add a map.
To map a full callsign to a country prefix, just add the callsign map for the prefix.
You can find QSO notes.  Type the call into the callsign field of the Summary window and select Edit/Find.
You can add your favorite Packet commands and they will then appear in the Packet Command window for your use.
The Transmit Toolbar is Dockable!  You can drag it anywhere, Dock it to the top or bottom of the screen.
If you do not interface DXbase with Packet, you can close the Packet Toolbar.  Use menu VIEW\Packet Toolbar.
Tooltips automatically describe the contents of a record field.  You can disable tooltips by choosing menu/options/log.
Click the previous QSO ICON after a DX spot to see all previous QSOs with that station.
Click a DX spot in the VHF Packet Window to update screen statistics for that station.
Add or change packet commands easily just select the CMDS button on the VHF or Internet window.
You can change the sound files that are used for incoming packet messages and needed countries.  See TNC options.
You can click on an DX spot and DXbase will automatically check to determine if you need it and sound an alert if you do?
When you drag the horizontal scroll bar in most windows a tool tip identifies the column name that will be left most visible when you release the mouse button?
When you drag the vertical scroll bar in most windows a tool tip identifies the record which will be at the top of the window when you release the mouse button?
You should delete old entries in the DX Info window to keep your database size reasonable.  Highlight entries and press delete, or use Empty All.
To associate a DX station with a manager address that already exists in DXbase, simply add a manager map entry.
The DXbase packet interface continues to work even if the application is minimized or you are running other applications simultaneously.
You cannot run two instances of DXbase at the same time.
You can change the colors of certain fields in the QSO log.  Select VIEW/STYLES.  DXbase uses boolean and text fields.
You can make the text in the QSO log larger or smaller.  Click the magnifying glass ICONS on the application toolbar.
When a DX spot is received you can click the Previous QSO ICON to see previous QSOs with that station.
You should always put RTTY or FSK in the comments field of an outgoing DX spot if the mode is RTTY.  DXbase automatically recognizes this and will handle it correctly.
You can disable the prompt for a database name at startup.  Uncheck Prompt at Startup in general options.
For most menu choices, you can highlight a selection and press F1 for a description of what that choice is for.
You can monitor gray line informatin for cities you enter into the Cities Module.
The F10 key will save a QSO record with the QSO window in focus or a Note if the Summary Window has the focus.
The ESC key will cancel an update in the QSO log if it has the focus.
The F7 key will delete a QSO record if it has the focus or a note if the Note window has the focus.
Printing is primarily controlled by Windows and your printer drivers.  Contact your printer manufacturer for latest printer drivers.
If there are any updated files available for DXbase, they will be available at our Web Site.
You can press the F3 key to display the Previous QSO dialog.
You can press the Alt + Q keys to display the HF radio QSY dialog.
Our policy for radio and CD ROM support is that we will only support 32bit Windows compliant architecture.
If you are using a CDROM address database, you can lookup the current QSO call or last DX spot by pressing Alt + F
If you use DXbase to set your HF transceiver frequency, you can return to previous settings by pressing Alt + R
You can click on the bitmaps in the TYPE column of the packet window to QSY your transceiver?
If you use an address CDROM with DXbase, loading it on your hard drive will substantially improve performance.
You can make the text in the packet view larger or smaller by clicking the magnifying glass icons while the packet view has the focus.
You can add or remove buttons from the toolbars and create your own toolbars.  Select View/Customize from the menu.
The speaker icon on the DXbase status bar is a switch to turn all sound on or off.  Just click it with your mouse.
To call a DX spot on CW, right click on the spot, select Log Current Entry, then the callsign will be available for the @ sign substitution. Press ESC to cancel log entry.
You can share your label design projects with others.  See the help file for details.
When using the internet cluster interface, you must log off the internet connection before closing DXbase.
You can enter a call into the log, press tab, and observe statistics.  Then press ESC to cancel the entry without logging it.
You can print your own return address labels.  See the help file.
99% of all questions sent to us are already answered in the help file.  Don't ignore this valuable information.
If a packet spot contains IOTA information, DXbase will populate it when you log that QSO.
If you have an idea for a new feature, you should describe your suggestion in detail and send us an email to support@dxbase.com
You can design your own address envelopes and DXbase can print them with your return address and the addressee.
In periods of high numbers of DX spots, you can improve performance by temporarily turning some sound options off.
If you have DXTelnet, you can interface to it from DXbase.  See the web for details.
DXbase provides a seamless interface to DX Atlas so that you can see world maps and grayline maps.
DXbase provides support for the W5XD, K1EL Winkey external CW keyer to give you perfect CW in windows.
The DXB Utility module allows you to compact/compress the size of your QSO database.  Use it frequently.
The DXB Utility module gives you a convenient means for backing up your critical files for safe keeping.
The DXB Utility module lets you populate certain fields in your log with info contained on your address CDROMs.
If you have not saved your registration key to a safe place such as floppy or CD, do it now to protect your investment!!!