Lee Buller wrote:
Why not use XML so interchange could be universal? That way people
can send each other their set ups. That could be interesting. And,
you could change set ups depending on what you want to do
XML syntax, on its own, is definitely not sufficient to achieve this and
neither
When the memory channel CAT is defined I'll add this and other new features
to HRD.
I agree 100% that XML is the way to go, would be great for interchange.
As soon as Wayne specs the CAT let's define the XML. I'm using XML
exclusively in my new software and will convert HRD over to XML when I
I think you guys have to look at some recent history. Even in this day
and age ASCII like files are use extensively--even for new applications..
For example ADIF and Cabrillo files (LOTW and contest logging programs)
These are not necessarily small files. ADIF files do have the tags
people
The end user should have no need to look at the XML file, the software you
use will do this for you via a fine user-friendly UI irrespective of the
platform you are using.
An XML file is very easy to edit with Notepad or the editor of your choice.
On http://mannindustries.net/hrd/Junk/ I have
The porkiness of XML is only a factor with large volumes of data.
It would be entirely appropriate to use in this application.
73,
Steve
On 7/2/08, John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would vote for XML as well. It's porky, but it's
human readable, it's universal and well supported
by
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Maybe memory save/restore belongs in that category of program.
Dick, K6KR
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Why not use XML so interchange could be universal? That way people can send
each other their set ups. That could be interesting. And, you could change
set ups depending on what you want to do
Lee- K0WA
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't
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Maybe memory save/restore belongs in that category of program.
Dick, K6KR
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements
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On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:47:55 -0700, Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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We can't introduce a dependency on a fee product like Microsoft Excel.
However there are a number of free XML editors. And comma-separated
variable files can be manipulated with other tools.
Dick, K6KR
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Agreed XML could be a good way to set things up. As well it would be
helpful for Elecraft in the future as if you're having trouble they can
ask you to send in your config and they can quickly open it and find
problems if they're in there.
I was kinda hoping that when I read the config out of my
What is XML?
I looked it up it is Extensible Markup Language (XML)
I still do not know what to do with it.
Oh well, another language to learn. It does keep the mind working.
73, Ty, W1TF
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I would vote for XML as well. It's porky, but it's
human readable, it's universal and well supported
by many applications and frameworks, and one can
easily edit it by hand with Notepad or Emacs or
whatever.
73,
john WA1ABI
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If you've seen HTML its somewhat similar. XML is like HTML but with
more stringent rules. Its VERY human readable and quite simple to work
with. As far as the argument that it results in large files people are
living in the past. Broadband is becoming more and more common place
and USB sticks
I've heard this request before. It's being considered. It requires support
work in the MCU firmware as well as the K3 Utility.
I'm not sure whether this should be part of the K3 Utility (whose function
is firmware loading and initial setup configuration) and a more general
program like Ham
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:11 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements
I've heard this request before. It's being considered. It requires
support
work in the MCU firmware as well as the K3 Utility.
I'm not sure whether this should be part of the K3 Utility (whose function
I'd also like to see the CW memories and things like that that all get
changed for events like that be things that are able to be backed up in
the configuration.
Also is there any way to REALLY clear the radio. Holding down shift/low
and powering up does a reset of the parameters but things like
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