[WT-support] ESM functionality

[F6IFY Philippe]

Hi Bob and all the list,

   No offense Bob, but I hope Olivier and Larry will not follow your demand.
IMHO, I want to know, every time I press the "enter" Key, what will be the output.
So when I have a doubt I wish to be able to use the Fx keys to be sure not sending the wrong message.

So, I hope Larry will keep the ESM as simple and stupid as it is for the moment.
IMHO, ESM is useful only in Run mode when all is "nominal" (regular?). 

I have used ESM intensively on others softwares, and I think the Larry's design is by far the best.

73
 Philippe - F6IFY

----- "Bob Henderson" <bob at 5b4agn.net> a écrit :

> Dear Olivier and Laurent
> 
> 
> I realise you have only just implemented ESM in V4 but I wonder if you
> might be prepared to consider a change to its functionality to
> accommodate cursor addressing?
> 
> The current functionality has two clear disadvantages IMHO:
> 
> 1. When a QSO does not follow the usual format it is necessary to
> revert to F keys to avoid inappropriate responses. (E.g a request for
> repeat of exchange.)
> 
> 2. The operator cannot tell from looking at the screen what will
> happen when he next presses return.
> 
> If ESM was re-coded such that message sent and logging action taken
> were dependent upon which field the cursor is in, together with the
> content of that field, these disadvantages would be overcome.
> 
> I believe the following behaviour would provide a useful improvement.
> 
> RUN
> 
> Cursor in empty Call field - return = F4
> Cursor & Call in Call field - return = Insert
> Cursor in Exchange field - return = +
> 
> S&P
> 
> Cursor in empty Call field - return = F4
> Cursor & Call in Call field - return = F4
> Cursor in Exchange field - return = Insert
> 
> A useful addition to the message variables might be something like $>.
> This variable added to the end of the RUN Insert message would
> automatically advance the cursor to the Exchange field. The Space Bar
> toggles between Call & Exchange fields, so it would only be necessary
> to press the Space Bar before Return on those occasions where a repeat
> was requested.
> 
> Thank you for your consideration.
> 
> Bob, 5B4AGN, P3F
> 
> 
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