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Dictionary” configuration tab

59+ Log maintains several dictionary tables. The user can configure three of them –“Bands”, “Modes” and “Operators”. To create and modify the tables use the “Dictionary” tab of the configuration dialog.

You can create new bands and modes. The award manager will calculate award values for created bands and modes automatically.  

Available controls

·          “Dictionary table” combo box – it is used to switch between bands, modes and operators tables

·         Configuration grid control - create new dictionary items here – new bands, modes or operators

Column name

Description

ID

Unique ID of the record

Display

Displays name of the record

Visible

If set to “Yes” the item will be used in list boxes of the grids. Otherwise it will not be accessible from the list boxes.

Description

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·          Default RS(T) values - only enabled when working with “Modes” dictionary. Set default RS(T) reports in this column. When you add a new QSO in the log values from this fields will be taken and will be stored in database unless explicitly overwritten by the user

Grid popup menu

By right clicking in the grid you can bring up a popup menu. The following table shows items of the menu:

Menu item

Action

Append (Ctrl+A)

Adds a new item to the dictionary

Remove (Ctrl+R)

Remove an item from the dictionary

Move up (Ctrl+U)

Moves an item up

Move Down (Ctrl+D)

Moves an item down

After you press “Apply” button of the configuration dialogs all grids will update their contents, the award manager will recalculate award values for new bands and modes and the summary grids will be redrawn.  

See Also: Award manager, Configuration dialog