Added a note for contesters regarding exporting to a Cabrillo file.

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Christian T. Jacobs 2017-05-16 18:40:01 +01:00
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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Creating a new log
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To create a new log, click ``New Log`` in the ``Logbook`` menu and enter
the desired name of the log (e.g. repeater\_contacts, dx, mobile\_log).
the desired name of the log in the dialog window that appears (e.g. repeater\_contacts, dx, mobile\_log).
Alternatively, use the shortcut key combination ``Ctrl + N``.
The log name must be unique (i.e. it cannot already exist in the
@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ NOTES, NAME, ADDRESS, STATE, COUNTRY, DXCC, CQZ, ITUZ, IOTA. Visit the `ADIF web
Renaming a log
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To rename the currently selected log, click ``Rename Selected Log`` in
To rename the currently selected log, click ``Rename Selected Log...`` in
the ``Logbook`` menu. Remember that the log's new name cannot be the
same as another log in the logbook.
@ -39,19 +39,24 @@ To delete the currently selected log, click ``Delete Selected Log`` in
the ``Logbook`` menu. As with all database operations in PyQSO, this is
permanent and cannot be undone.
Importing and exporting a log
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Exporting a log
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While PyQSO stores logbooks in SQL format, it is possible to export
individual logs in the well-known `ADIF <http://www.adif.org/>`_ and `Cabrillo <http://wwrof.org/cabrillo/>`_ formats. Select the log to export,
and click ``Export Log as ADIF`` or ``Export Log as Cabrillo`` in the ``Logbook`` menu.
and click ``Export Log as ADIF...`` or ``Export Log as Cabrillo...`` in the ``Logbook`` menu.
Similarly, records can be imported from an ADIF file. Upon importing,
**Note for contesters:** Cabrillo records typically require contest QSO information in the form ``CALL RST EXCH``, where ``EXCH`` denotes exchange information (e.g. a serial number or US state). No dedicated field exists in PyQSO to store exchange information so the RST fields should be used to store both the RST report *and* exchange information, separated by a space. The ``RST Sent`` field should therefore contain the RST and exchange information that you give to the other station, and the ``RST Received`` field should contain the RST and exchange information that the other station gives you. The export process asks for your callsign (this should be the callsign used during the contest) and the contest's name which can be selected from a drop-down list. If the contest name does not appear in this list, you may enter its name manually.
Importing a log
---------------
Records can be imported from an ADIF file. Upon importing,
users can choose to store the records in a new log, or append them to an
existing log in the logbook. To import, click ``Import Log`` in the
existing log in the logbook. To import, click ``Import Log...`` in the
``Logbook`` menu.
Note that all data must conform to the ADIF standard, otherwise it will
Note that all data being imported must conform to the ADIF standard, otherwise it will
be ignored.
Printing a log