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==Main Window==
 
==Main Window==
  
[[image:main1.png]]
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DXLog's main window also contains the entry lines and the most recent log lines in its lower left corner.
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The column headers depend on the chosen contest and can also be hidden to save screen real estate.
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[[image:maininfo.png]]
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'''Information and Warning lines'''
 
'''Information and Warning lines'''
  
There are three information lines (a "warning" line and two "information" lines) below the log lines.<br>
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There are three information lines (a "warning" line and two "information" lines) below the log lines.
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Other information, such as microHAM device firmware info, will also be shown in one of the lines.<br>
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[[image:Informationline1.png]]
Other useful information regarding multipliers, spots, and program actions may be shown in one of the lines.<br>
 
Since cluster traffic can be massive during a major contest there is an option to disable cluster spot warnings.
 
  
There is also a "status" line in the lower border (the grey area on the bottom of the above screenshot) where <br>
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Useful information regarding multipliers, multiplier spots, own spots, and program actions is shown here.
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Other information, such the recognition at start up of a peripheral such as microHAM device,<br>
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will be shown in the bottom line.
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Some contest definitions include band segment limitations. These are also shown here.
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[[image:Informationline2.png]]
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By default, alerts for multipliers spotted on the DX cluster are also shown below the entry lines.<br>
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Since cluster traffic can be massive during a major contest and there are other means to identify spotted<br>
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multipliers (e.g. the [[Menu_Windows#DX-Cluster_announcements|Cluster announcement window]]) there is an option to disable cluster spot<br>
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warnings; <code>Options|Log|Hide DX cluster multiplier warnings</code>.
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There is also a "status" line in the lower border (the grey area on the bottom of the above screenshot) where<br>
 
other useful information will be shown.
 
other useful information will be shown.
  
If a station in a QSO line is a multiplier on another band that information will be shown in a warning line.
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[[image:statusline1.png]]
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'''Important: Holding down CTRL while the program is starting will give you the option to not'''<br>
 
'''Important: Holding down CTRL while the program is starting will give you the option to not'''<br>
 
'''restore the previous layout and log file.'''
 
'''restore the previous layout and log file.'''
 
 
[[image:maininfo.png]]
 
  
 
==Toolbar==
 
==Toolbar==
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The Toolbar offers rapid mouse access to a number of often used functions.  
 
The Toolbar offers rapid mouse access to a number of often used functions.  
  
The Toolbar can be enabled and disabled using the <code>Options|Toolbar</code> menu option.  
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The Toolbar can be hidden using the <code>Options|Toolbar</code> menu option to save screen space.  
  
 
[[image:ribbonbuttons.png]]
 
[[image:ribbonbuttons.png]]
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denotes the active log field.  
 
denotes the active log field.  
  
The menu option <code>Options|Log|Show cursor in entry line without focus</code> will enable a<br>
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When more than one entry line is used, the menu option <code>Options|Log|Show cursor in entry line without focus</code> will enable a<br>
shadow cursor in the unselected entry field when more than one radio is used.  
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shadow cursor in the unselected entry field.  
  
 
'''NB.''' A very common question from new users is "how do I delete QSO"? <br>
 
'''NB.''' A very common question from new users is "how do I delete QSO"? <br>
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|Show Previous / Current Messages
 
|Show Previous / Current Messages
|Prints the current macro being sent below the relevant radio radio log line, and the previous sent message above the radio log line, in italic font. (set color colors|Msgs Color).
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|Prints the current macro being sent below the relevant radio radio log line, and the previous sent message above the radio log line, in italic font. (color: Msgs Color).
 
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|Show RX Color Status
 
|Show RX Color Status
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|Show RX Wait Border
 
|Show RX Wait Border
|Puts a border around a radio's log entry line (color: RX wait color) when the radio is locked out by interlocking.
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|Puts a border around a radio's log entry line (color: RX wait color) when a footswitch is configured as RX Wait and pressed.
 
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|Show cursor in entry line without focus
 
|Show cursor in entry line without focus
 
|Shows a shadow cursor (color: Non-Focus Cursor) in the non-focused radio's log entry line.
 
|Shows a shadow cursor (color: Non-Focus Cursor) in the non-focused radio's log entry line.
 
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The background color of the entry line can also be changed to highlight risk for band change time violation.<br>
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See the [[Menu_Options#Networking|Networking menu]] section.
  
 
==Main Window Color Options==
 
==Main Window Color Options==

Revision as of 12:39, 27 June 2020

Main Window

DXLog's main window also contains the entry lines and the most recent log lines in its lower left corner.

The column headers depend on the chosen contest and can also be hidden to save screen real estate.


Maininfo.png


Information and Warning lines

There are three information lines (a "warning" line and two "information" lines) below the log lines.


Informationline1.png


Useful information regarding multipliers, multiplier spots, own spots, and program actions is shown here.

Other information, such the recognition at start up of a peripheral such as microHAM device,
will be shown in the bottom line.

Some contest definitions include band segment limitations. These are also shown here.


Informationline2.png


By default, alerts for multipliers spotted on the DX cluster are also shown below the entry lines.
Since cluster traffic can be massive during a major contest and there are other means to identify spotted
multipliers (e.g. the Cluster announcement window) there is an option to disable cluster spot
warnings; Options|Log|Hide DX cluster multiplier warnings.

There is also a "status" line in the lower border (the grey area on the bottom of the above screenshot) where
other useful information will be shown.

Statusline1.png


Important: Holding down CTRL while the program is starting will give you the option to not
restore the previous layout and log file.

Toolbar

The Toolbar offers rapid mouse access to a number of often used functions.

The Toolbar can be hidden using the Options|Toolbar menu option to save screen space.

Ribbonbuttons.png

 A. New Log
 B. Open Exiting Log
 C. Close Log
 D. QSY Next Lower Band
 E. QSY Next Upper Band
 F. CW/Digi Keyboard
 G. Send a Gab
 H. Write a QSO note
 I. DXCluster Talk
 J. Send Spot
 K. Check Multipliers Window
 L. Summary Window
 M. Check Partials Window
 N. Check N+1 Window
 O. Status Window
 P. Skeds Window
 Q. Rates Window
 R. Statistics Window
 S. Gab Window
 T. World Map Window
 U. DX Cluster Monitor Window
 V. DX Cluster Announcement Window
 W. Radio 1 Bandmap Window
 X. Radio 2 Bandmap Window
 Y. Set split operation

Main Window Logging

Callsign entry is made into the main window to the right of the time. The red block cursor
denotes the active log field.

When more than one entry line is used, the menu option Options|Log|Show cursor in entry line without focus will enable a
shadow cursor in the unselected entry field.

NB. A very common question from new users is "how do I delete QSO"?
In the spirit of honest contest logging the answer is - you don't.
What you instead do is to mark the logged QSO invalid. (In Cabrillo terminology this is referred to as an X-QSO.)
To do this, navigate to the desired QSO and press [Ctrl][X]. Should you change your mind, just repeat the process.


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Right-clicking the main window background will also bring forward the Options|Log menu.

Use [Space] to step through relevant entry fields. [Tab] will step through all entry fields.

If you use more than one entry field (e.g. in SO2R or SO2V) you move between them with [Up] and [Down].

For more details on keyboard shortcuts and entry line/log navigation, see keyboard functions.

Main Window Options

Right clicking the main screen or selecting the menu Options|Log
will give you an options menu to customize the main window.


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Main window options
Fonts 4 Sizes selectable
Headers, Hide Turn on or off the log column labels
Hide DX cluster multiplier warnings Turn on or off the display of DX cluster spots being multipliers
Hide QSO Numbers Hides the QSO numbers on the left, useful for serial number contests so wrong serials don't get sent
Always show mode in QSO lines Shows the radio mode in the QSO line, useful for multi mode contest on review
Show date in QSO lines Shows the QSO date in the QSO line
Shows frequency in QSO line Shows the QSO frequency in the QSO line
Show operator name in QSO line Shows the operators name, if OPON / OPOFF is used during operation.
Colours Change the colours on the main window
SO2R/V View Type Classic, Side by Side or Separate Window
Stay in field while moving up and down in the log If disabled the cursor returns to the callsign field otherwise the cursor stays in the field selected
In SO2R/V use different background color Sets R2 or VFO2 data entry line a different color to R1 entry line
Show Previous / Current Messages Prints the current macro being sent below the relevant radio radio log line, and the previous sent message above the radio log line, in italic font. (color: Msgs Color).
Show RX Color Status Colors the radios' log entry lines (color: RX background) when the radio's audio is enabled.
Show Border on TX Puts a border around a radio's log entry line (color: TX border color) when that radio is transmitting.
Show RX Wait Border Puts a border around a radio's log entry line (color: RX wait color) when a footswitch is configured as RX Wait and pressed.
Show cursor in entry line without focus Shows a shadow cursor (color: Non-Focus Cursor) in the non-focused radio's log entry line.

The background color of the entry line can also be changed to highlight risk for band change time violation.
See the Networking menu section.

Main Window Color Options

The color of most UI elements in the main window can be customized.

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SO2R/V Classic

The classic layout for SO2R and SO2V will have the two entry lines on top of each other.
This is best suited for single keyboard operation.


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SO2R/V Side by Side

The side-by-side layout for SO2R and SO2V will have the two entry lines beside each other.
Some prefer this slightly larger visual separation for dual keyboard operation.


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