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[WriteLog] RE: WriteLog digest, Vol 1 #239 - 14 msgs

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Subject: [WriteLog] RE: WriteLog digest, Vol 1 #239 - 14 msgs
From: gbaron@charter.net (GilBaronW0MN)
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 13:08:28 -0600
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> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Steve Baron - KB3MM
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 10:46
> To: Billy Cox; writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] RE: WriteLog digest, Vol 1 #239 - 14 msgs
>
>
> All of these suggested improvements make me dizzy <gr>!  w.g. I wonder why
> if some one wanted WL to exactly like TR, why don't they simply go and use
> TR.
>

Because TR is a DOS program, SIMPLE!
By the way, I am not one that wants it exactly like TR, just have some
things I would agree with others that would be nice, like moving the cursor
back to the entry window when it is not doing anything else.


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Billy Cox" <aa4nu@ix.netcom.com>
> To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 05:58
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] RE: WriteLog digest, Vol 1 #239 - 14 msgs
>
>
> > Dick, I agree, that's why I suggested it be a 'line option' ... as
> > it may or may not have individual value to each WL user. It
> > might be something you use sometimes, or work away from
> > using over time ... or usage might vary with the contest ...
> >
> > The more I use this software, the more ideas cross my mind.
> > Like remapping the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to take care of the
> > situation you mention below ... or make the SPACE bar toggle
> > ONLY between the CALL and EXCHANGE window ... or ....
> >
> > 73 Billy AA4NU
> >
> > > > 9. Make the cursor MOVE over from CALLSIGN to the
> > > >     next field while WL is sending the EXCHANGE message.
> > > >     Do this and the "TR RUN" and "WL RUN" mode will be
> > > >     exactly the same. It's close now .... but ...  (Perhaps an
> > > >     WriteLog.INI line option, like the CT line option ?)
> > >
> > >I wouldn't want Writelog to do this. Sometimes when I'm
> running a pileup
> > >and can't dig out a complete call, I might enter a partial call and
> > initiate the
> > >exchange with INSERT (CT mode.) For example, I only hear AA4, so I type
> >in
> > "AA4", hit INSERT, and WL sends "AA4NU 599". You respond, >"AA4NU" or
> "AA4NU
> > 599". In either case, I want the cursor in the call field >so I
> can enter
> > the rest of your call.
> > >
> > >As for complete calls, I've gotten into the habit of hitting the space
> bar
> > >immediately after entering the call. This has the dual benefit of
> > performing
> > >the dupe check and moving the cursor to the next field. If Wayne
> > >implemented your suggestion, WL would have to be smart enough *not* to
> > >move to the next field if I have already done so.
> > >
> > > 73, Dick WC1M
> >
> >
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