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The program is SHAREWARE ! Run only 50 time. If using the program and like it, please register now you shareware version, you will receive the registered copy with your name, technical support and all new release (free) if required. (the registered is for only one time) Send me the new envelope with stamp, a floppy and $10 Dollars (or 10 Mark), at below address. So you will help the autor for make a new release. ╔═══════════╗ ║ Mail to : ║ ╔══════════════════════════════╩═══════════╩═════════════════════════════╗ ║ │ ║ ║ IK5HGL - Pinto Antonio │ internet pintoa@ingfi1.ing.unifi.it ║ ║ via L.Mazzanti,24 ├────────────────────────────────────────── ║ ║ 50135 Firenze │ packet ik5hgl@ik5ckl or ik5hgl@iw5afk ║ ║ │ ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Q_LOG like Quick_LOG ------------------------ Ver 3.30 by Pinto Antonio IK5HGL Florence 1/30/95 The program has borne for my personnel use, but the interest of some friends has convinced me has to allot it to our community. I prefix that the program doesn't want to be to the height of other software in circulation and use, but be an alternative legitimate, also if of characteristics inferior. One special thanks to the friend ** Massimo Testa IK5SEZ ** big hunter of bugs, which to possible rhesus to all releases running in the best of the ways. INDEX sezione 1 Changes last 3 versions sezione 2 Feature of Qlog sezione 3 List of all commands sezione 4 Running Q_log in MS_DOS or in WINDOWS sezione 5 QSL CARD code sezione 6 Locator sezione 7 The Terminal sezione 8 Password MD2 sezione 9 Digital mode in HF and text fiel for make a QSO sezione 10 Change stream in Packet sezione 11 RX TX file ASCII and Time_out sezione 12 RX Buffer sezione 13 Utility program UTIL.EXE sezione 14 Utility program SETUP.EXE sezione 15 file of countries sezione 16 files needed for Q_log * 1 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 3.30 Changes: - Removed bell sounds, when you change window log size, if character ascii 7 is present in terminal window. - Add function for print 'via ....(call)' in qsl labels, you need to write key word ' via (call)' at begin in info field - Now, if the Capture spot dx function is active, you can choose the option for don't overwrite data of New Country when successive spot dx occur.(is useful if the operator is not present at moment) - Changed sound when not worked country occur from packet cluster in ALT+C option - Data from Packet cluster(ALT+C option), flashing on input record, until the operator move the cursor to begin record qso - Now in Country file will be accept until 300 character in '+' line - F3 function active in terminal mode, when a station friend transits his call on the monitor you will be noticed with a sound like telephone bell. This function have various applications, because you can search a call when transit on the air (reading bullettin etc) - Now you can choose Auto_Line_Feed ON in config.log, is a duplicate of TNC's command, but would be useful in PC's communications without TNC. - Now you can print Log book with full info field For this release change the files: -QLOG .EXE -CONFIG .LOG -QLOG .HLP -ALL_COUN.DAT -UTIL .EXE -README! .DOC -add SETUP.EXE * 2 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Feature of QLOG --------------- - Number of finite qso only from the available space on the disk - Complete safety of the data files from power black-out - Program integrate Terminal, capability of work in HF and VHF (Packet) with tnc or modem, multiconnection and varied utility for the HF (send and receipt files ascii, send messages already prepared) - If connected with a Cluster packet: to the DX spot, capability of automatic recognition of the country, and relative data (worked not worked, confirmed, double qso with display of the qso already made with the same station), writing in the field call of the dx station and of the frequency automatically, clock local hour of the found country. - send the password with algorithm MD2 - Insert of the data in automatic, with 2 clocks (beginning qso, end qso and date) in operation up to the passage of the cursor. (that of beginning qso is blocked hardly written the first character of the call) - Qrb and Azimut calculus, given the Locator - Recognition of the data country etc. also in not automatic mode - File of the countries , accessible to the user with a commune editor, for the adjournment or the correction. - Creation of other files country - Configuration from part of the user, of all the indicators in custom from Q_LOG - Immediate Sort by DATA of records entry. - No loss of time in the opening of icons and windows, or responses to menu, for enter edit mode, in insert mode, delete qso or enter in terminal mode. - Presentation of the data like in the known notebook of station - Automatic adjournment on disk to an any change made on a qso. (for activate it you suffice move of line with a CR, arrow Up, Down, PgDn, PgUp, ctrl+ arrow Up-Down, etc... - When comes written a character in the Info field, the field extend up to 40 characters. Is closed again pressing a CR, or other key for move cursor out of the info field. The field could open and close again also being in an any other position pressing the Insert key, to the opening the cursor is installed to the inland. - Press of the Log - Summary worked countries, confirmed and not - Press QSL labels with definable format labels - Append Function for add data of other files generate from Qlog - Backup of the data, with filing of an only file, the backup data file will be compressed, unless the deleted empty records (regeneration index files and countries worked file with service programs UTIL) - Timed Autobackup - Copy of the data on file ascii in DbaseIII format (c) - Jump of the fields with the keys of Tab and Control+ the arrows left hand or right hand - Capability of change the dimensions of the window Log respect to that of the Terminal window also during the execution of the program * 3 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── THE COMMAND ------------------------------------- F1- recall the help F2- enter Terminal mode for trasmit by RS232, comes deactivated the function ALT+ C (Cluster) F3- in Terminal mode : Asks a call and when a station call transits on the monitor you will be noticed with a sound like telephone bell. This function have various applications, because you can search a call when transit on the air (reading bullettin etc) in LOG mode : Asks a call and effect the search of it, once found, pressing f3 again continue the search, an other key is gone in Edit mode this function in log mode is ever active F4- Goes to the number of itemized qso F5- ON OFF the RS232 line (toggle) F6- Effect the press of the labels for the qsl card F7- Stamp the book of station F8- ON OFF automatic mode (toggle) F9- Reset of the inserted data, is very useful when you want to know the country and all information on the call listened F10- ON OFF the printer ( print all received data from RS232) F11- Search of the country and calculus of the Qrb and Azimut in Edit mode F12- list in alphabetical order of the worked COUNTRIES, confirmed and not worked - on printer and on file ascii ALT+ A - (append) get the data from an other file and they inserts in that in custom, following the sort for date. ALT+ B- (backup) Effect backup copy of the file in custom, automatically comes put the .BCK and .OLD extension . Delete Empty records, for optimize the use. For use this release, you need to use the program UTIL (option 1). In this way the program create the index files (.ndx) and info file (.inf) . .OLD file is the previous backup You can backup file automatically, at start program or with the option 2 at menu of alt+b all parameters (directory destination and minutes rate from backup) are definite in config.log ALT+ C - (Cluster) , reading the call trasmit from a DX news of the cluster . Effect the search of the country and of double qso in case come found the country and you are in INSERT mode, or you are in TERMINAL mode, the CALL, the frequency, the mode, the power will come written in the new line of the LOG. (see also : key F9 reset)- If you are in EDIT mode, or you are in TERMINAL mode from the EDIT, or you are in INSERT mode but the cursor locates at least to the position of the SECOND character of the CALL field (also not written) ------ the CALL won't come written in the LOG, not even the new frequency the mode and the power, they won't come wanted the double qso. ALT+ C comes deactivated to the change of operational mode not Packet -If you replay N (default) at the question, when New Country occur, this will not be overwrite at successive spot dx, also if the cursor is in the first position of the call. This is useful if the operator is not present. ALT+ D- Delete the qso pointed from the cursor (asks confirmation) ALT+ G- ON OFF the Gong (Bell) ALT+ I - in terminal mode not packet, reverses the marks ALT+ L- (load) Opens and use an other file data, closing the precedent ALT+ S- (save) Save the file of data in custom in a file formed ASCII compatible DbaseIII (c) ALT+ F1. .F10 - Trasmit the password with the algorithm MD2, until to a maximum of 10 passwords, when you are in terminal mode ALT+ 0. .9 - Trasmit the files message already prepared named MSG_0.TXT up to MSG_9.TXT (terminal mode) see more ahead the notes on the of Control Character ALT+ T - Trasmit file ascii (only in Terminal mode) ALT+ R - Opens and closes a file ascii for register that is gotten from the serial port. The opening of the file happens only in Terminal mode, while the closing could be effected also in Log mode. (append or overwrite functions is activated if the file specified exist) ALT+ X - open shell DOS (nothing fear for the integrity of the data, the interested files come temporarily closed) ALT+ Q - (QUIT) left the program (you asks confirmation) ESC - in Terminal mode : - delete the line of trasmit - interrupts contingent send of ASCII lines - leaves the revision buffer of receipt - in Log mode : - canceled to the application of input Ctrl+ F1. .F11 - Change of the operational mode (in TERMINAL) Arrow_UP_DOWN - In Terminal allows the revision of the buffer of trasmit Ctrl+ Arrow_UP_DOWN - Change SIZE of windows (in Log mode) - Change speed (in Terminal mode , no packet) Ctrl+ Arrow LEFT RIGHT - Change Stream in Packet, (when you are in multiconnection, is useful put the Streamev and Streamca commands to ON) Ctrl+ Arrow LEFT RIGHT - Shift Change (in Terminal mode, not Packet) INS - In Terminal mode brings the PTT to ON - In Log mode, opens and closes the INFO field (it also opens automatically typing to the inland) DEL - In terminal mode brings the PTT to OFF END - In Terminal mode is a Change_Over, exahust the trasmit buffer come to receipt PTT OFF - In Log mode, going to the last Qso for the insert a new record HOME - In Terminal mode the control of the TNC go in Commands status in the case of the KAM tnc the syntax for pass in command mode is equal to return in Packet mode, this key functions only for the Packet mode in as if pressed for mistake during a qso in amtor pactor gtor etc. you would come interrupted the link, while if we use a modem or tnc that has two articulate syntax for pass in command mode and in Packet mode - In Log mode, go to the first qso PgUP_PgDW - in terminal mode, going in Buffer revision of receipt - in Log mode, revision for page of data log Back_Space - blank character * 4 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Follows the explanations on the complete operation of the program in MS_DOS: For run Q_LOG they could follow 2 ways 1) QLOG (cr) 2) QLOG name_of _file_data .ext (cr) 3) or a file batch (Ex.: log.bat) - in the first way will come used the file of default and that is QLOG.DAT - in the second way will come used the file itemized from the user ----------------- in WINDOWS: From program manager open NEW and next PROGRAM From directory QLOG choice QLOG.PIF For Icon keep QLOG.ICO in directory Qlog ----------------- >>> THE FIRST TIME REMEMBER ! : DELETE THE FILES<<< >>> WORKED.DAT HF.DAT HF.INF HF.NDX (they are the example file <<< ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ To the departure the program looks for a file called CONFIG.LOG , this file must exist!. In this file come itemize the choice that the user wants to do. Beyond to the his CALL, Locator and Name of the file of the Countries you must itemize: - the colors of the varied screen - the type of labels for the qsl_card - the creeps for the press of the labels - the number of lines for page to the press of the log and the lines of bounce page example: the sheet in custom is along 72 lines and is wanted 66 lines of press, then you need put 3 empty lines in head and 3 in tail, result..... 66 <--lines of press log (inclusive the heading and bottom page) 3 <--lines of bounce page log - your shift hour from UTC. - lines reserve to the window for the connection by serial port. The value could be among a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 15, to the if the limits have not respected the program it effect a autorange. Data for the connection RS232. Passwords chosen for the algorithm MD2: The last lines before the line of end data, in the file config.log represents the password for the algorithm MD2, the first field (forced) is booked to a mnemonic comment WITHOUT NO FUNCTIONAL RELATION, the second represents the select password. Each password comes trasmit activating the keys ALT+ F1. .F10, respectively according to the order of line (before line ALT+ F1 second line HALT+ F2 etc.) until to a maximum of 10. N.B. leave a white space among the comment and the password at least However nothing fear. .the file are already writed, and each modification has facilitated from the lines of comment that i have inserted. Followed , if has been activated the custom of the serial port, comes read the file START.TNC ascii (Optional), in which the user must write line for line the commands to dispatch to the tnc to the moment of the departure. ( consequence to the exit of the program and to the conditions of which above, comes read the STOP.TNC file, container the commands to dispatch to the tnc to the closing of the serial port.) In case of absence of the START.TNC and STOP.TNC files the program point out with a sound that trasmit has not been command to tnc. Once read config.log and start.tnc (optional), comes read the file of the countries for create a index in memory and effect a more rapid search, if this file don't come found, you don't will can search the countries! In the same way, but dependent it from the file of the countries is the lines of the worked countries ( created from QLOG), which comes used only if exists or you comes to him told of create it. Now the main display: - in the first line there is written the given followings: File name of the file countries in use, numbers of the qso where pointed the cursor, total number of qso, number of the deleted qso, clock with UTC hourly. - Always in the first line, but only when has been the search of the country: the number of the connected countries, number of the prefixes in memory, the information if the country that we are connecting have been worked , if has confirmed , and finally the number of the countries in memory . I do notice that QLOG could hold in memory up to 2000 prefixes (don't do confusion with the number of the countries) and 2000 countries. - in the according to and third line comes displayed the data of the country that we are connecting, with all the information to which we are accustomed, in more the clock with the local hour of the country, and if we insert the relative data to the locator, an express calculus you will give better precision on the longitude latitude and qrb. - If you have opened the window for the serial port, up to 3 lines (customize in config.log) are booked for type the commands when you are in Terminal mode - in the following lines come displayed the data of the log - in the last line a legend of the keys function and some messages (errors or warning) N.B. * the instructions of press are for printers to 80 columns * remember to set in the printer the extensive characters To the opera: --------- to the beginning the cursor locates in the new qso from insert, and in automatic mode, therefore to the position of the CALL field, writing a character the first clock and the date are blocked, --------------------------------------- as soon as the cursor advances in the following field the search of the double call happens, ------------------------------------------ the search of the country of affiliation ------------------------------------ the search if the country has been worked or no -------------------------------------------- - If you comes found a double qso appears the relative information to the preceding connections, the state of the confirmations or minus of the qsl_card and copied the INFO fields and LOCATOR in the new qso. (in the display there is a maximum of 2 qso, they in case are more comes written the total number of the made connections, the first qso and I complete him). - Found the country of affiliation, they come displayed the data present in the line of the countries and a clock with the local hour of the country. - Comes beeped the state of the connections with the following code: WORKED= you has been connected but not confirmed from no postcard NOT WORKED= it is a new country that you have not ever connected CONFIRMED= you have gotten postcard of confirmation. Once inserted the given other data and out-of-date with the cursor the clock of end connection, the second clock is blocked In the QSL field must be insert the letter respecting the explained code more ahead. During the phase of insert of the qso, if the cursor comes moved of line, the recording of the qso will happen. If you instead comes pressed the key F9, a reset sotfware will bring again the situation of beginning . I open a parenthesis for that that concerns the prefixes: in the line of the countries (ASCII file) there are the principal prefix and those assistants to the following line, well, also if the nominal departs the name of the connected country of the assistant line it comes memorized with his principal prefix. It suffice that only one of the nominal has confirmed the qsl_card, that the country has confirmed. In phase of INSERT a new qso the 'C' and 'R' codes of the field qsl, they are NOT approved and changed automatically in a white space, this because is impossible confirm a country when you make a qso hi. This operation, you could become only in EDIT mode, and the country will have confirmed. * 5 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── QSL ----- Arrivals to the QSL field, from notice that it accept an alone character this because I have codified the information in the following way: Q- qsl to send (effect on the press labels) C- confirmed qsl (expeditious and receipt, changed from "press labels" from R in C, it has effect on the file confirmed countries) R- Received qsl (it has effect on the file confirmed countries) W- worked country already (no effect) S- expeditious qsl (changed from "press labels" from Q in S) - The codifies you of which above to the moment of the press of the labels, it has the following effect: if the program finds a Q in the field qsl will stamp the label and it will change this letter in the S letter automatically if the program finds a R in the field qsl will stamp the label and it will change this letter in the C letter automatically the letters C S and W don't have effect for the press -QSL MANAGER If at begin of INFO field you write the keyword ' via' (ucase or lowercase) follow the CALL, will be print also the call of the qsl manager During the phase of press labels, to the given application, it suffice insert an antecedent date to the last effected press, without worry of have of the double label, because with this system there won't be. The date serves only to the program for know up to where it must check the line of the data. N.B. ***** Put the SET of EXTENSIVE characters on the printer***** if you use a single sheet on printer, for A4 format you can set separation from labels (high labels) at 4 lines, for other format try to change this parameter * 6 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Locator --------- During the insert of the data, hardly written the WW locator, an express calculates you will give the qrb and the more precise azimuth. (N.B. for the azimuth data come 2 values, the first is the briefer path, while the second is that longer). * 7 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── RS_232=TERMINAL ------------------- Important ! make all connection for rs232 protocol in your cable, because Qlog work with an hardware handshake For concern the connection by RS232, his principal purpose was that of to monitor a Packet_Cluster for the DX newses, but with the following modifications always resembles more to a proper terminal also to for qso in HF, especially if yout endeavor a modem Kantronics (c) (This is not publicity, it is only that I have a Kam and I have written the program addressed to his way of operate). Given that Qlog operate on the characteristic "all on a screened," is not easy do function a terminal with more windows for monitor traffics packet, a log and in the same time do qso in HF, therefore I have chosen the street of an alone screened. Cluster ------- Once connected to the packet_Cluster, activating ALT+ C will happen the automatic recognition of the country to the DX news of the Cluster. For activate the call inserted from the cluster, you suffice to move the cursor beyond the first character of the call, it to this point is already in memory also for use with messages files. Example 1: if you are connected with the Cluster and you see an interesting station in Pactor Rtty etc... - if you have active the function alt+ c, the call will already have been written, therefore for give beginning to the qso, move the cursor AT LEAST to the 2° character of the CALL, or best to the following field. As doing the call is in memory for be trasmit from the files messages, and the clock begins qso it stay. - Pass terminal mode F2 - Change the mode on the TNC with crtl+ F1...9. (you to this point will notice that the function halt+ c comes deactivated) - Begin the qso - From here you can go with F2 from the Log to the Terminal and vice versa for insert the subsequent data - finally don't forget of enforce to the insert passing to the following line with a CR or arrow down etc. Example 2: you are connected with the Cluster function halt+ c active, qso in a way not digital - When the station displayed in the call interests you, move with the cursor like point to in precedence and depend with the connection N.B. The key function F9 is very useful for clean the fieldes and return to insert a new Call. If but the function alt+ C is active she will think to clean the fields and overwrite the new data, this only won't happen if we are inserting a call manually, and the function will display only the data of the country of the 'spot dx'. F9 is useful also for clean the data country displayed in Edit from the function F11 * 8 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Password -------- you could be acceded to the bbs that they require the password with MD2 algorithm . (read preceding instructions or those inside the file config.log). * 9 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Operative also in HF ----------------------- Like you could be seen from her screened relative to the terminal, you is been able to impart to the TNC or MODEM the commands the use for change mode of trasmit. The modes of contemplated trasmit, are those currently in custom on the TNC KAMPlus type of the Kantronics (c), pressing the Control keys more the key Function, you could change mode quickly, like also you with the keys INS DEL END HOME could be dispatched the relative commands to the PTT. Anything obsolete but of use the same keys for command OTHER TYPES of TNC or Modem, you in fact suffice format the CONFIG.LOG line, in the bureau regarding the syntax of the commands. During the operations in HF, the demand could be had (like often happens) of use message already written in files ascii, the MSG_. .TXT I have prepared them just for this purpose, they have but a characteristic: they could be inserted of the characters of control that allow 1)- of INSERT THE CALL of station in qso For do write the nominal of the correspondent, prepare the lines message putting the character----><--- ASCII code 02, in the deliberate position for the CALL, (the character could put on where and how much times you wanted). For do this, you suffice to have written the CALL in the log 2) of STOP TEMPORARILY DEL BROADCAST FILE for can write an ADDITIONAL purview, for then take back the automatic send For stop the send of the file message and can to write the purview for then take back the send, insert the character in the point wanted for the break---><--- ASCII code 05 (the character could put on where and how much times you wanted). During a send of a line Message where there is the character, hardly the program arrives to the point of break,you will do appear on the line commands, the character-->*<- flashing, this point out that you can type any character. If you to each beat SPACE will come dispatched the word, to a beat RETURN, the program will take back the automatic trasmit of the file Message. Remembering that the character 'return' doesn't come trasmitted, but it comes used only for command the pursuance of the trasmit of the line, therefore if you want to insert a return , must be written in the line message after the character. Change of the Operational mode -------------------------- Like point to already for change the operational mode you could be used the combination of Ctrl keys+ F1. .F11. This mode involves the dispatch to the modem of a series of commands, and precisely: 1- return to the commands mode 2- dispatch the default shift and pace 3- change mode they in the syntax come used the commands characterized from the user in CONFIG.LOG, sort exception for the change of shift and space. When you comes dispatched the command, if the select mode foresees the capability of insert a CALL of station to call, the program will write the 'CALL- prompt> ,' and it will remain in delay of a your insert. In case nobody doesn't want to be called, but remain in stand_by, you suffice to press Return. The program is also able to intercept a change of mode written from you (without the keys function), but would can happen that in some cases (where it is not anticipated the return to the commands mode for change mode), it don't perceive of the change. In this hypothesis suffices activate a Ctrl+ F1. .11 any for bring again the respondent display to the truth. In all the operational modes, except of the Packet, the trasmit of the word will happen hardly beat a space, the characters already trasmit will change of color. To the change of mode not Packet, it will come deactivated the function ALT+C (if active). (The keys for the change of the shift and of the space, are not configurable from the user, in as the Kam has a his syntax of distinctive increase, for the users with other types of tnc could prove the same to use these commands) * 10 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── change Stream in Packet -------------------------------- When the terminal is in packet, comes beeped also which Stream you are using . For change stream you suffice use the keys control+ arrows left or right . The number of the available canals comes decided from the user (up to 26), but QLOG gives the capability of alone use 10, also because they to me suffice or no? Therefore will be useful from part of the user also characterize on his tnc a similar number of stream in custom, and also in the CONFIG.LOG file. Anything obsolete that this number is small of 10. Always in the line of configuration needs to itemize the character select for the change of the stream on the own TNC. It will be good norm put the indicators of the tnc STREAMCA and STREAMEV (or those that they coincide to the same function on the your) to ON for can us understand anything when we are in multiconnection ) N.B. When a stream is connected, you appears the mark under the written 'Packet' (CONN), to the change of stream happens a reset, and Qlog make a test for see if there is a connection also on the new stream. In the case there is a connection, and doesn't come recognized (beeped) from Qlog, prove to increase the time of delay itemized in CONFIG.LOG. I in case of problems pray of tell me , tanks. If instead the connections don't come recognized EVER, you must effect all connctions on your cable for rs232- port to TNC . * 11 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── RX_TX_file ASCII ------------------ The files could be trasmit in 2 different ways and get that on file that withered you from the seriale port, see alt+ T, alt+ R, Alt+0. .Alt+9 N.B. During the trasmit the ESC key is ALWAYS ACTIVE for a contingent break of the send data Time_out -------- If for reasons of trafffico (radio) the tnc doesn't succeed to trasmit the data, the buffers of receipt will be filled, the serial port of the PC will have the trasmit blocked from the marks of 'handshake' and the computer will remain in delay; will beep the pass of the time. During the trasmit, Qlog has a timeout (delay) of around 150 seconds for the files 6" for the messages 100" for the writing 100" for the password 6" for the files start and stop.tnc 6" for the change mode (be not confused with the time of acceptance of the packet from part of the connected station, to that think us the tnc. Is the maximum time given to the transfer data among Computer and Tnc) To the fifth beep the program will interrupt the trasmit with a message of error: - Pressing Esc to the message one renouncement to the trasmit - With an other key the trasmit is blamed ( is well before check the hardware connections also). If for any reason to anybody, this time seems short or too along me beeps it for a contingent change. * 12 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Buffer of receipt: -------------------- When we are in terminal mode, beyond that give the commands to the TNC, we could examine the Buffer of receipt (around 40000 characters) toward the top and toward the lower part, with the PageUp keys and PageDown. - For activate this function press the PageUp key. - For Deactivate the function of revision of the buffer of receipt press ESC or F2, in last case is also gone out from the terminal mode. * 13 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── UTIL.EXE ---------- -the feature of this utility prograa are: -rigeneration of the index files from backup file data -rigeneration of the Worked.dat file from data file -convert from ASCII to BINARY files data. -test of countries file ascii -rescue corrupted data files - Regeneration files index and info : --------------------------------- with the only file of data is been able to rigenerate the index and info files for the Qlog program Therefore for the reserve you suffice archive only a file. - Regeneration of the file of countries worked from the principal file data ----------------------------------------------------------------- Use this option in case they have been sorts modifications on the file of the countries or if we have recovered a backup file NOT adjourned: - Convert the data from ASCII format to the binary format of QLOG: -------------------------------------------------------------- The conversion from ASCII to Qlog Binary format happens automatically if the file has the fields in DBASE format (formatted) and with the order like of succession: "date","hour","freq","mode","pwr","call","rst-tr", "loc","info","hour","qsl" the fields could also be longer than those approved from Qlog. If instead the line doesn't answer to the characteristics written before, and you not had desire of alter or move the fields with a editor, you need to format the CONVERTE.CFG file, in which they come itemized where column begins and finishes the individuals fields. Follow the denotations written in Converte.cfg. In practice is possible convert any ASCII format, and customize the choice of the fields that they interest. Memory that for use, of a file converted in binary, 2 ways could be used: 1) with the Util line regenerate the files index and the file of the worked countries 2) append the data to the file in custom with the option ALT+ A of Qlog Index and worked countries, they will come adjourned automatically. - test on the file ascii of the countries ----------------------------- Maids for check to sight, the correct data in the file ascii of the countries: it reads the data and display to pages, the user will be able to check on his strip the exactness of the information. The more common error is that of leave of the spaces in the name of the country. An other control could be made, with the exact number of countries and prefixes read, numbers displayed to the moment of the search of the country, if it don't return with your strip, then certainly we it will be an error typing data. - Rescue of corrupted data files ----------------------------- Despite the protection almost continual on the data files from the black out, the remote capability could happen that the pc goes off just while a file is open for the writing (big cursor). After proofs effect, in this sense, from the subscribed, the function has the purpose of mend Q_log file breakdowns. A symptom of the file breakdown is the wrong visualization of the data. If this happen, run Util program and choice this option, at the end it of the operation will come created the >>>>>> RESCUE.DAT <<<< file. For use RESCUE.DAT create the index file with the option 1 of UTIL, then could be used from Q_LOG. Anything obsolete that the consumer changes the name of the file recovered like good he believes. * 14 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SETUP.EXE ----------------------------- You have use again setup.exe for qlog installation, but it program is usefull for change all parameters in Config.log file, without use a editor text. Choose your group parameters, hit (cr) until you see parameters that you want change, change it, hit (cr), hit ESC (or continue cr for change others parameters), save new changes from main menu. * 15 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 2 words on files of the countries: ----------------------------- You will find software in the packet also a file container the data of the countries dxcc, I use this, but the user could create an any file of the countries, and you could alter it for the continual adjournments with a editor, doing attention to: - DON'T remove the two lines in head to the data - Leave like last line a series of ' characters# ' WITHOUT interpose among her and the last datum any empty line - leave a white space among a field and the other at least - to the inland of an individual field (es. name of the country) there must not be white spaces (note the '_' character for unite the words) - if we in a field don't have no datum to insert, put a character (es.'-') at least - if the country has other appointed beyond to that in the first field: write a '+ ' attach to the last datum of the last field and enter the other united prefixes from the '-' character in new line - all the lines could be long until 300 characters -------------- - don't put duplicate prefixes - From notice that some prefixes have the sign '_' Es between their characters. FO_C: this means that when QLOG will effect the search to the place of the under_score line expect of find an any number or character, in practice this sign functions jolly character. - Use everytime the program UTIL for test your country data file Seem complex, but you hardly will recall the file in a editor, the learning of these rules will be intuitive * 16 * ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Necessary files to the operation of Q_LOG: ----------------------------------------- - QLOG.EXE - CONFIG.LOG - QLOG.HLP - UTIL.EXE lines of service - CONVERTE.CFG lines configuration for the conversion ascii-bin - SETUP.EXE -[ README!] .DOC optional -[ file of the countries] optional -[ WORKED.DAT] lines forefinger of the worked countries -[ START.TNC] file (optional) commands to dispatch to the tnc to the opening -[ STOP.TNC] file (optional) commands to dispatch to the tnc to the closing -[ MSG_0.TXT up to MSG_9.TXT] optional files serves for the trasmit of messages - In some releases, you will find also the files HF.dat HF.ndx HF.inf and WORKED.DAT are some qso of test, you could take familiarity in the custom of the program, and then destroy them. The program run currently on machinery: - Compatible IBM 486 12Mb ram (in MSDOS and Windows95) - IBM AT 286 512 Kb ram - IBM 486 4Mb ram remembering of put in config.sys, FILES= 5 or more in as the program alone could open at times also 5 files I have written it in C++ of the Borland (c) In some case, with manager memory expanded installed (like QEMM) will be crash the system, now i just working to resolve the problem Next retouches to the program: Program of service for effect statistics for the certificates If anybody desires the last release of Qlog, he could write me sends me an envelope with stamps and return address container a floppy, immediately i re-send him it with the software. If anybody like and use this program, he can send me some Dollars for Support New Release Production, i will inform he soon, for update. P.S. the mouse has eaten the cat, don't ask me where he has finished! Excuse me for the bad translation of this handbook, i hope that with the pass of the time my ability is best 73 de Antonio Only for SysOp of Internet network if the FILE_ID.DIZ in ZIP package is missing : (v3.30) QLOG-Log book and terminal program integrated, easy and quick to use. If connect with Packet Cluster: intercept the spot dx, search country, display all informations, and fill the fields with data of dx call. Utility for digital communications in HF with TNC, and utility for log book management (print label for qsl Card, worked country, sort by data etc....) by IK5HGL .