I EDITED THE "Tips.txt" file in the m ain DX B2007 folder by inserting a space
between each of the tips--to make them more readable, as "Tipss.txt"--i am
enclosing both the original and the editerd files herein. alex
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 [email protected]
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!!!
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 [email protected]
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!!!
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