Neal, I think you know there is a large population of DXBase users that do not want to get into the database to make country changes no matter how easy it is for some to do. I simply do not want to take on the risk of corrupting the country file when you make changes on your own.
I was at ease using the country prefix macro's that Joe created and had no problems. I had even keyed in country prefix changes that Joe provided very early on that instructed me step-by-step what data to key-in and where to key it and I had no problems. Its the same debate as before and I am not sure what the solution is. Preferably, I want DXBase or any logging program to provide me with the necessary prefix changes as soon as they are available that I can download into my program and not worry about. If compromise cannot be reached, as an secondary alternative, if you provided me clear step-by-step instruction on prefix changes, that would be acceptable and I would key them in. I just do not want to figure out the data that must be keyed on my own and then have to figure out where to key it. I always use your latest version of software to ensure compatibility at all levels. And I want all new program features available to me whether I need them immediately or not. In the past, up-grades were very reasonably priced in my opinion and I never skipped one. Rick Kourey (K4KL) Marvin/Charlotte, NC User of Windows DXBase since 1997 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neal Campbell" <[email protected]> To: "Alan Leith" <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Dxbase] PJ and UA problem > Hi Al > > So that puts you in the manual mode of maintenance and thats fine. A lot > of > others do not want the hassle of adding things when they work an > "unknown:" > or incorrect entry so thats why we do this! > > 73 > Neal Campbell > Abroham Neal Software > www.abrohamnealsoftware.com > (540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER > > Amateur Radio: K3NC > Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ > DXBase bug reports: email to [email protected] > Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ > > > > > > On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Alan Leith <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Good grief, guys. I use 2006 and when I type in a prefix that is not >> already recognized I get an on-screen "reminder" of that. I simply tell >> the program to map (or not) the call to the prefix I have entered on the >> line in the log indicating prefix. A perfect example of this is with >> those >> moronic "TO" calls that could be about anywhere there are French >> possessions. All of this, to me at least, is a no-brainer. >> >> I can then go into the database and make the necessary "fine tuning" >> adjustments. >> >> I'm sorry, but I fail to see that this is a problem. While I do add the >> new country databases to my contest program, all changes I make in DXbase >> are done so manually. I did take advantage of several of Joe's fixes >> that >> were designed to simplify things, yes, and Joe was there when I made a >> couple of goofball errors. But for the most part, I've been able to >> successfully manage my DXbase programs since the early 90s. >> >> It is my hope that the next version of my favourite logging program will >> incorporate some features that I don't already have. At this time, I >> don't >> use any of the 2007 enhancements so it was not worth it to me to upgrade. >> If 20** adds full dual monitor capability and a few of the other >> suggestions that have been made, I expect that I will upgrade to it. >> >> Otherwise, I am perfectly comfortable with 2006. >> >> >> 73 >> >> Al, VE1AL >> >> >> ----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell >> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:10 PM >> To: Bill Parry >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] PJ and UA problem >> >> I can make it simpler if the folks who maintain their old database just >> stick with that method and do not use the automatic update. From previous >> polling, I only heard from a couple of people who were actively desiring >> to >> maintain their databases manually (especially if there was a regular >> update >> mechanism). >> >> In this guise I would provide a mechanism so you can, for instance, >> choose >> to update all of the data or one or more categories (call mapping, prefix >> mapping, prefixes, qsl managers, etc). >> >> I am considering just making it simple and making the granular choices at >> that level instead of complicating things by tracking each individual >> entry >> in the database on whether its been updated by the user or the system! >> >> 73 >> Neal Campbell >> Abroham Neal Software >> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com >> (540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER >> >> Amateur Radio: K3NC >> Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ >> DXBase bug reports: email to [email protected] Abroham Neal >> forums: >> http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 9:04 AM, Bill Parry <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > Just curious Tim, why would you make a manual change that is different >> > from the accepted correct file? >> > >> > Bill W5VX >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: [email protected] [mailto: >> > [email protected]] >> > On Behalf Of N3XX >> > Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:04 AM >> > To: Neal Campbell >> > Cc: [email protected] >> > Subject: Re: [Dxbase] PJ and UA problem >> > >> > Sounds great as long as: >> > >> > 1. I can still make manual changes to the country prefixes database or >> > to specific callsigns at any time. >> > >> > 2. File update can't overwrite any manual changes I have made to >> > either of the above. >> > >> > If these conditions can't be met, I still prefer to make my own >> > changes. >> > >> > 73, >> > Tim - N3XX >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Neal Campbell" <[email protected]> >> > To: "Bill Parry" <[email protected]> >> > Cc: <[email protected]> >> > Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 3:48 PM >> > Subject: Re: [Dxbase] PJ and UA problem >> > >> > >> > >I am working on an update function for dxb2007. I am considering >> > >making to be fed from my server so that all I would have to do in >> > >the future is change a file and ask you to rerun the DXB update >> > >program. Is this satisfactory (having to have an internet connection >> > >when running the utility)? >> > > >> > > I will make it so that if it finds the file that specifies the >> > > update in the program folder, it will ask the user what he wants to >> > > do. >> > > >> > > 73 >> > > Neal Campbell >> > > Abroham Neal Software >> > > www.abrohamnealsoftware.com >> > > (540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER >> > > >> > > Amateur Radio: K3NC >> > > Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ >> > > DXBase bug reports: email to [email protected] Abroham Neal >> > > forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Bill Parry <[email protected]> >> > > wrote: >> > > >> > >> I think one of the major drawbacks of DXBase has been the >> > >> complexity of keeping the files current with regard to the prefixes >> and countries. >> > >> Fortunately in the past we have had "sugar daddies" come up with >> > >> ways of doing this that wasn't too complicated. Currently we are >> > >> going to have some major changes in country status (PJ) and changes >> > >> with Russian prefixes. >> > >> Hopefully we will have someone make an update that will make these >> > >> changes for us. (I am hoping that the new version of DXBase will >> > >> have an easier way of doing these updates.) The contesting >> > >> programs (CT, Writelog, N1MM) use an update file that you just >> > >> download and install. I, of course, realize that DXBase is a far >> > >> more complicated system that takes into consideration the >> > >> "historical" data as well as the current country status. The >> > accurate >> > >> identification of the station, both current and past, is a critical >> > >> function of any logging program, especially a top of the line one >> > >> like DXBase! >> > >> >> > >> FYI, I like several other folks mentioned, use the QSLing function >> > >> of DXBase all the time. With a lot of help I was able to get mine >> > >> set up so that I just put my blank cards into the printer and >> > >> DXBase prints my cards in alphabetical order. I wrap them up and >> > >> send to the bureau. This is worth a great deal to me. I wish the >> > >> design part of this were a little easier to use, but honestly I >> > >> don't think that you can make it simple enough for me. >> > >> :-) >> > >> >> > >> Bill W5VX >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ >> > >> Dxbase mailing list >> > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> > >> >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ >> > > Dxbase mailing list >> > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > > Post: mailto:[email protected] >> > > >> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> > > email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > >> > ______________________________________________________________ >> > Dxbase mailing list >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > Post: mailto:[email protected] >> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email >> > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > >> > >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Dxbase mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Dxbase mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Dxbase mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
