Gary, interesting post. I am personally always amazed when someone discovers some new function after years of using DXbase. Wish I had a dollar for everytime I've seen that over the years... It's always interesting too when I see a post asking for this or that function almost to the point of chastizing the authors for not already having that function when in fact, the feature actually does exist. There are so many capabilities in DXbase and options to go with it that it would make your head swell... hihi.... but I suspect many users don't know what they have until they encounter a "DX moment" such as yourself. I always recommend that users take the time to read the help file. There is a ton of information in there which tries to point out the hundreds of nuances/options but most never do that and instead only look at it when they are trying to find out how to do something. Of course, then, like so many other software packages, it's difficult to find what you are searching for unless you sort of already know the answer... such a paradox.... So, for me, best strategy is to read it all and in doing so, you may be surprised to learn what's already contained in the software.
Cheers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary AL9A" <[email protected]> To: "DXBase List" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:47 AM Subject: Re: [Dxbase] 'Log Current Entry' > Ok, now I feel really stupid! I've been using DXBase since 2001 (I > think!) > and this is the first time I've ever heard of being able to program keys > with shortcuts! Ouch!!! Can't tell you how long I've wished for the > ability to send CW with an F key rather than clicking one of the memory > icons with the mouse. Just programmed my F keys and it works great. Now > to > see what other shortcuts I may want to create. Can't believe I've never > seen this discussed on the reflector before. Live and learn! > > 73, > Gary AL9A > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron Stordahl N5IN" <[email protected]> > To: "DXBase List" <[email protected]> > Sent: October 11, 2010 12:18 PM > Subject: Re: [Dxbase] 'Log Current Entry' > > >> No, F10 is assigned for a CW message, I suppose another function key >> could be >> assigned to 'update record' however my point is just the convenience of >> fewer >> keystrokes would be nice to when you right click on a spot be offered >> the >> existing 'Log Current Entry' and also 'Log Current Entry and Save' or >> some >> similar wording. I would choose the later 95% of the time and not have >> to do >> additional keystrokes. >> >> >> Just a convenience for the next release. >> >> Ron, N5IN >> >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Neal Campbell <[email protected]> >> To: Ron Stordahl N5IN <[email protected]> >> Cc: DXBase List <[email protected]> >> Sent: Mon, October 11, 2010 2:46:49 PM >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] 'Log Current Entry' >> >> Can you hit F10 and have it save it? >> >> 73 >> Neal Campbell >> Abroham Neal Software >> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com >> (540) 645 5394 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Ron Stordahl N5IN >> <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> When I right click a spot DXB2007 offers 'Log Current Entry'. However I >> often >>>find that I don't actually commit to the entry and it remains 'open'. >>>Maybe >>>there is a setting to save the entry..or you could offer such in the >>>future. >>>For me it is a nuisance to leave the entry open. I can always reselect >>>it >>>if I >>>wish to make changes. >>> >>>Ron, N5IN >>>______________________________________________________________ >>>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
