Re: [Xlog-discussion] Multiple log quicky (0.6 beta 3)

[Stephane Fillod]

On Mon, Feb 25, 2002, Joop Stakenborg wrote:
> Don't know who ever suggested adding multiple logs to xlog
> (was it you Stephane?), but it sure is great stuff.

No, it was Bryn. I was the one begging for more fields ;-)

> Have a look at the new beta at
> http://auric.debian.org/~pa3aba/xlog-0.6beta3.tar.gz

Compile okay, the multi log notebook is great! And the NR field can even
help in "convenience" contest logging.

> Some issues:
> I have disabled sorting the log, when clicking on the
> callsign column. Do we still need it, now we have
> log search capabilities?

No, just keep the entries sorted in the order they were entered, or maybe
in chronological reverse-order?

> I stopped colorization of the callsigns in the log.
> I noticed the logs load much faster, because I do not
> have to set the color for every row.

Too bad, it was cute when colorized. Maybe setting colors afterwards, once
the log is totally loaded, can be much faster?
 
> Stephane, I have started using your routines in logfile.h,
> you might want to have a peek at the code to see if you
> see anything odd. Most of it is in main.c, lines 274-345.

Looks fine to me. I haven't tested again with old version files,
but it looks like Byrn did it.

> There also is a compiler warning which I don't know how
> to fix.

fixed in the attached patch.


About the TODO file:
:Wishlist from Stephan, DL6RDR:
:* Cabrillo import and export.

Planned using lex & yacc. Otherwise, it would take ages, especially if
you're a big contester (ie. huge files). ADIF will be done the same way.

:* Comma seperated log import.

Should be pretty easy. The only question to solve is to which field
belong the columns?  Stephan, if you're reading this, do you have
something in mind, like 'editest' output files?

:Stephane Fillod, F8CFE:
:* Interface with text, db3 and SQL databases.

db3 and SQL db left as an exercice for those who need it.

:* Support more than one open log at a time.

looks like we're already at it.

:* Adif import and export (also cabrillo).

yep (cf lex&yacc note). Besides file formats, importing and exporting
would be quite useful. 
- Import: in the "Log" menu, there could be "Import as new...", and
  also "Import and merge with current...". Both would let the operator
  choose the log file format in the file chooser dialog box.
- Export: also in the "Log" menu, "Export to new file" with ability to
  choose the log file format among supported ones, which is nothing
  else but a kind of standard "Save as".
  And also an "Export and merge with existing file". This last one is a
  lot less easier to implement, and by the way, can be achieved with
  previous funtions.

Could this be done before the final release? The twlog import should come
very soon (it's working already).

Stupid question (yes, the answer should be in the source :)
In which log is stored a remote QSO (through the msg queueing) ?
Is it in the current log?


Cheers
 Stephane F8CFE

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