A desperate plea for ergonomics

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K0HB
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A desperate plea for ergonomics

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As long time user and supporter (and a modest financial contributor) I ask you not to disregard this request.

In any logging program, arguably the data entry part of the GUI is the most important. It should be easy to access during the "heat of battle" whether DXing, Contesting, or whatever.

In the typical station, the main radio is centered in front of the operator, typically just below eye level, and the main computer monitor carrying the logging program is centered just above the radio. This ergonomic situation reduces eye motion, neck craning, and operator fatigue.

Here is my station in two photos. In the first I'm running N1MM+ contest logger and the second running Log4OM to illustrate that description.

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In N1MM+ (above) the data entry box is independently movable, and the very ideal place to place it is at eye level, directly above the radio.

But in Log4OM (below) the data entry box is located in the absolutely most inconvenient place on the screen, far removed from the operators eye focus, at the very top of the GUI, with no possible way to detach and move it to a proper position for optimum ergonomics.

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I note that several other Log4OM windows can be detached from the main GUI and independently positioned by the operator. PLEASE, allow this for the data entry also.

Log4OM is a GREAT program. This addition would make it PERFECT.

73, de Hans, KØHB
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Re: A desperate plea for ergonomics

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In the Facebook "Log4OM Enthusiasts" page, Danielle and Terry have dismissed this idea.

Saddens me. I've been a supporter, both "on the air" and financially, of Log4OM for about a decade.
DE Hans, KØHB
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Re: A desperate plea for ergonomics

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The idea was not dismissed it was disputed

Daniele pointed out that a complete recode of the basic framework would be required and wherever we placed the input area there would be someone that would object. However the possibility of a detached input window is still on the table.

Its a pity that your dissapointed but sometimes adjustments to our own working environment can overcome the situation, everyone has there own pet requirements, unfortunately we cannot please everyone all the time!
73 Terry G4POP
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Re: A desperate plea for ergonomics

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Download the latest user guide to see what is included in next release - Page 37
73 Terry G4POP
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Re: A desperate plea for ergonomics

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G4POP wrote: 07 Jan 2023, 15:01 Download the latest user guide to see what is included in next release - Page 37
WONDERFUL!!!!!!
DE Hans, KØHB
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