The Report Settings window contains settings for CommCat printed reports that can be used to filter data and determine other options for reports. The filter can also be used when exporting log data to the ADIF or tab-delimited formats.
Report Filter
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Use Filter Specifications Defined Below |
Use the filter parameters entered in this window to determine which QSO's will be used as a basis for reports and for exporting. |
Use n Selected QSO's from Advanced Log |
QSO's can be selected in the Advanced Log through searches, or manually. These selected contacts can then be used for the basis of a report, or for exporting. See the Advanced Log topic for additional information on selecting contacts. When this option is selected, the Filter Specifications on the Report Settings window are not used and are disabled. The Advanced Log must be open with selected contacts for this option to be available. |
QSO Date After |
Include contacts in the log after this date. |
QSO Date Before |
Include contacts in the log before this date. |
QSL Sent field is 'P' |
Only include contacts where the log QSL Sent field is set to P. You can enter any character you wish to use as a filter. If you use 'P', QSL and label reports can set this to 'Y' when the item has been printed. Check the box to the right of this field to turn on the QSL Sent filter. |
QSL Received field is 'N' |
Only include contacts where the log QSL Received field is set to N. You may use any other filter character you wish. Check the box to the right of the QSL Received field to turn on the QSL Received filter. |
QSO Start Number |
Reports will start with this QSO number. The number for any contact will be different depending on the order that has been set for the contacts. |
QSO End Number |
Reports will end with this QSO number. The number for any contact will be different depending on the order that has been set for the contacts. |
Call |
Only include contacts with this call. Use the asterisk wild card to provide further filtering. For example, W* will find all calls starting with W. |
QSL
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
QSL Card Offsets (Horizontal and Vertical) |
The horizontal and vertical offsets are used when printing single cards to center the card on the print media. This setting is useful when printing on small card stock. |
Card Orientation (Landscape or Portrait) |
Determines the layout of the card. |
When a QSL is Printed |
Changes a P in the QSL Sent field to Y. |
Label
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Label Format |
Select the Label you are using from the list to set the label dimensions. |
When a label is printed |
Changes a P in the QSL Sent field to Y. |
Include CommCat Credit |
Includes "Verified and Printed by CommCat" at the bottom of the label. (Not available for Dymo labels, but you can add anything you want using the Dymo program.) |
On First Page of Labels |
Sets the starting row and column for the next label to be printed. (Not available for Dymo label.) |
Sheet Size |
Sets the label list to Letter, A4, or Dymo labels. |
Log Report Order
Select the radio button indicating the order in which you want the contacts to be listed. The As Entered option lists the contacts in the order you entered them, not taking the date of the contact into account.
Report Grid
Select the report grid style you wish to use for labels and QSL cards. Use the Dymo Label program to set up a report grid using the instructions in the Advanced Log Help topic.