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Pblink2 – Planebase2
Manual
Installation/Set Up
This can be done from the main PlaneBase2 program. Open PB2 by right clicking the icon
and selecting ‘Run as Administrator’. Select ‘Downloads’ from the menu line.
Select ‘Pblink2 Setup’ and follow the process and Pblink2 should be installed and registered.
In case of issues, usually caused by Antivirus protection, open Pblink2 and select ‘Help >
Download Setup files’. Re-open Pblink2 in Administrator mode by right clicking the Pblink2
icon and selecting ‘Run as Administrator’.
Select ‘Help > Set Up Pblink2’ and follow the screen instructions.
Database Location
On first opening the program the location of the Basestation database (Basestation.sqb) is set
to the default ‘c:\program files\kinetic\basestation’ directory and is displayed at the top of the
panel. This may be changed via the ‘Change’ button, locate the file and it will be stored. The
BS Default’ option returns the location to the default directory. A ‘User Path can be set for
quick changes to a regularly used location via the ‘Actions’ menu.
Be aware that the basestation.sqb may reside in a ‘virtual’ folder, in which case do a search
for ‘Basestation.sqb’ in ‘My Computer’. You can avoid this virtual issue by installing SBS
outside the ‘Program Files’ folder.
Main Screen
On start up the program lists HEX codes in the Basestation.sqb database that do not have an
associated aircraft type. This should equate to the Hex being ‘unknown’. The Type, rather
than the Reg, is used as a reference as PlanePlotter ‘calculates’ some registrations from the
Hex and adds them to the database although no other details are known.
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Side Panel
Software Selection
Choose between SBS Basestation and Planeplotter as the software in use.
Update Unknowns
This option works through the list of unknown HEX codes, searching the PlaneBaseNG
databases for the code and if it is found the Basestation database is populated with
Registration, Aircraft type, Construction number, Operator, Operator ICAO and Type ICAO.
Any codes tied up will be shown in the second list.
The operator ICAO is placed in the ‘operatorflagcode’ field which is used for displaying flags.
If the ‘Mark Interested’ option is ticked, any tie-ups found will be searched in the
PlaneBaseNG logs. If no logged information is found the Interested field in Basestation will
be marked ‘Yes’. In Registration mode, should the frame have been seen but the registration
not seen then the ‘usertag’ field will also be annotated with an ‘R’.
If the ‘Actions > Add seen details to usernotes’ option is selected those details will be added.
The ‘Auto Update’ option will cause the ‘Unknown Update’ to work through the list every 30
seconds and populate any tie ups found. Although mainly intended for use with Planeplotter,
there is a choice to auto-refresh both Basestation or Planeplotter if new information is found.
Monitor ON
Selecting this option lists the registrations of all aircraft currently being received, subject to the
‘remove after’ settings set in SBS or PlanePotter. The list is updated every 15-60 seconds as
selected. Should a HEX tie up be unknown the HEX code will be listed. Several options are
available during the monitoring process:
Types / Flight ID / Opr
Displays extra details. To increase the width of the list, select the ‘>’ button and viceversa (flights are not available in PP).
Show Int. Only
Only aircraft marked as ‘Interested’ are displayed
Highlight Int.
Aircraft in the Monitor list marked as ‘interested’ will be displayed with an asterix suffix.
Auto Update
Any unknown HEX codes will automatically be searched for in PlaneBaseNG. If details
are found the main fields will be entered into the Basestation database. If ‘Mark
Interested’ is selected the log search process also takes place. The Basestation display
will be refreshed to display any changes if the option has been selected in ‘options’.
The last updated aircraft is shown above the list. A list of aircraft updated in the current
session is displayed in the ‘added’ list..
‘Show’ Drop Down
If the ‘userstring5’ column has been populated with section codes (via the Actions menu),
this option will allow a choice between displaying all records, or just Exec, Airliners,
Military or GenAv etc. Any unknown records will be displayed in all options.
An additional option is ‘Helicopters’. This is not a PlaneBaseNG code but the section
code may be changed to H to display only helicopters using this option. The field may be
bulk populated via the Update panel.
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‘Select Opr’ prompts for an operator ICAO code to be entered. If the ‘operatorflagcode’
field is populated the list is filtered by the operator code.
Sort By
The Monitor display may be sorted by various options in the drop down
Highlight Int.
Any ‘Interested’ aircraft in the monitor list will be highlighted with an asterisk. This does
not affect the database entry.
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Alerts
Panel – Details of alerted aircraft are displayed on the main screen by default. Should
this option be selected a separate, movable window will replace this. The window will
show on screen when an alert is activated.
Stored Alert – During ‘Monitor’, aircraft set as ‘stored alert’ will sound an alert and
display a screen notification if they are detected. Once acknowledged, the aircraft will
not alert again during that session. If PBlink is exited and reopened the alert notifications
are reset and will sound again. They may also be reset via the ‘Actions’ menu.
E-mail stored – During ‘Monitor’, aircraft set as ‘stored alert’ will, subject to the mail
options set in the ‘options’ menu, send an e-mail alert and display a screen notification
the first time that they are detected by SBS. Once acknowledged, the aircraft will not
alert again during that session. If PBlink is exited and reopened the alert notifications are
reset and will be sent again. They may also be reset via the ‘Actions’ menu.
** If the mail security is set to ‘SSL’ and the password has not been stored it will need to
be entered on first selection of this option in each session.
All Interested / E-mail All Intrstd – as above but all aircraft marked as ‘Interested’ will
trigger the event.
Alert Unknowns – any new unidentified HEX codes will be alerted
Re-Alert – clears each alert after the selected number of minutes, consequently it will be
re-alerted if still being received or alerted when received again.
End Run
Halts the current procedure
Freeze/Un-freeze
Should the ‘Options>Freeze Interested’ option been selected, these buttons will be visible and
will add/delete the currently listed Hex from the ‘Frozen Interested’ list..
Logged Info
Displays logged details of the registration currently in the ‘Reg’n’ box. Click any entry or
‘Clear’ to clear
On Top
Subject to other software running at the time , PBLink should retain screen focus with this
option ticked
Refresh SBS / PP
The selected software display will be refreshed to reflect any recent changes to the database.
Print List
The list contents are printed to a text file and displayed
Show Alerted
Displays a list and alerted time of any aircraft that have been alerted in the session, Clicking
the entry will delete it from the list and the entry will re-alert if subsequently received. If the
‘15m Re-Alert’ option is selected, the entry will be deleted after 15 minutes of first receipt.
Show Added
Displays a list of entries added since the program opened in a contained list or a moveable
panel (for which distinct colours may be selected)
Unkns Report
Displays a text report of current unknown Hex’s with date and level information
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Basestation Details Panel
Should a selection be made from the
central lists, the aircraft details held in the
Basestation database are displayed in this
panel.
Alternatively the Basestation.sqb
database may be searched via the yellow
‘Search BS’ box. Hex code searches
must be prefixed by a hash ‘#’, i.e
‘#4CA1D1’.
The Planebase databases may be directly
searched by entering a HEX OR
Registration (Reg’n) into the relevant
white boxes and selecting ‘Search PB’.
(‘clear’ the panel before searching)
If found, the details are displayed and may
then be transferred to the Basestation
database by selecting the ‘Update’ button.
If the HEX does not already exist in the
.sqb a new record will be added.
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Displayed details may be edited then stored in the basestation.sqb via ‘Update’.
The ‘Section’ can be edited by clicking the box and selecting from the list.
The current record may be deleted from the sqb using the ‘Delete’ button
The panel is cleared of text via the ‘Clear’ button
The callsign data is not editable
The registration or HEX code may be searched in PlaneBaseNG by selecting the
‘Search PB’ button. During a ‘Planebase Search’, logs are checked and the
Interested box will be set accordingly. If an aircraft is only required as a ‘registration’
an ‘R’ is shown in the User Tag field.
‘Ignore’ sets the Monitor function to disregard the entry.
‘Un-Ignore’ removes any previous ‘Ignore’ selection.
‘Spurious’ adds the displayed Hex to the spurious list
For SBS users ONLY, ‘Flt History’ will display the recent flight details of the selected
HEX code in the ‘Basestation details’ panel. Click the grid to exit.
The entry can be set/unset as a ‘stored alert’ by ticking the ‘Alert’ box
The entry may be ‘Retained’ during all update or deleting procedures by ticking the
‘Retain’ option box
PI’s displays the previous identities for the selected aircraft
In PlanePlotter ‘monitor’ mode, a height may be displayed if received
Airliners.net, FlightAware, Flightradar24 and Google Search may be searched for the
currently displayed registration via the ‘Web’ button
If ‘Options>Supplementary DB’ is ticked a ‘Supplementary’ check box will show.
Ticking this shows an ‘Add to Suppl.’ Button. This will transfer the currently displayed
details into the Supplementary.sqb.
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Options Menu
Frames Mode / Registration Mode
Select one depending on requirements
Add Seen Details to Usernotes
Adds Reg/Date/Location of sightings to the ‘Usernotes’ field. Subject to the ‘Mark user tag
seen’ and ‘Overwrite User Tag’ settings, ‘Seen’ will also be added to the ‘User Tag’ field
Auto Refresh Basestation
If this option is selected, when updates are made to the Basestation database the Basestation
display will be refreshed. The choice is stored.
Colours
The colours of various areas of the main display may be selected via the sub menus.
Delete Spurious on Start Up
For SBS users, each time Pblink2 is started, this will delete unknown Hex’s that were
received for less than 10 seconds. Additionally any codes set as spurious in ‘Actions >
Spurious Hex List’ will be deleted.
Delete Unknowns Hourly
This deletes all unknown Hex codes from the database hourly during ‘Monitor’
Delete Unknowns on start up
This deletes all unknown Hex codes from the database each time Pblink2 is opened
Exclude Hex in Monitor
This prevents unknown Hex codes from being displayed on the Pblink2 list during ‘Monitor’
Freeze Interested
Irrespective of whether seen or not, hex codes may be marked as always interested. The
current Hex may be frozen/Un-frozen by selecting the buttons lower right. A list if frozen
entries may be viewed via ‘Actions>Frozen Interested List’
Include FLARM
FLARM codes used by Gliders etc are excluded unless this option is selected.
GA Lower case
Sets the registrations of aircraft in the GenAv database as lower case text to differentiate
them.
Include Constructor
The ‘Manufacturer’ details are displayed and updated with this option selected
Include Country
The ‘Country/Modescountry’ details are added to the database with this option selected
Include Mil/GA in searches
Excluding these will speed up PlaneBaseNG searches
List font size
Select between Small, Default and Large fonts in the list. The choice is not saved.
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Logging
During the ‘Monitor’ process this option allows direct logging into PlaneBaseNG. Enter a
location code and notes if required, select ‘Log It’ and the aircraft currently displayed in the
Basestation Details box will be logged in the ‘Full’ log and also the ‘Type’ log if appropriate.
Mark Interested
During processing, any HEX codes that are tied up to a registration and are needed will be
automatically marked as ‘Interested’ in the Basestation database ‘Interested’ Field.
Mark Unknowns Interested
During processing, any HEX codes that have not been tied up will be automatically marked as
‘Interested’ in the Basestation database.
Mark Reg Interested
Interested registrations may be prefixed or suffixed with an assigned character
Mark Reg Interested Setup
Enter the symbol for use with the mark reg interested option
Mark User Tag Seen
If selected, this will set the user tag field to ‘Seen’ if not interested.
Merge ICAO Opr + Type
During ‘Monitor’ and ‘Update Unknowns’, this option populates the operatorflagcode field of
new entirs with the merged ICAO Operator and Type details, i.e ‘BAWB788’
Miscode Populating
When selected, if a hex is a known ‘miscode’ the sqb will be populated with the aircraft
details and the usernotes field marked as ‘miscode’
Monitor On Start Up
The program will open direct into the ‘Monitor’ process
Prog Open Check
Enables a warning if the program is already running
Refresh Rate
Option to set the refresh rate to 15, 30 or 60 seconds
Supplementary DB
The supplementary.sqb is a store of details that can be added to any selected sqb, for
example a list of tactical codes that can be added when a new sqb is installed. Entries may
be added via the ‘BaseStation Details’ panel. The database can be viewed in the ‘View DB’
panel and the entries transferred across via the ‘Updates’ panel.
This option Enables the Supplementary sqb option. A check box will show in the
‘BaseStation details’ panel.
Use Type code if no Opr
Populates the operatorflagcode field with the type ICAO if there is no operator ICAO present
Use Type Code for Execs
The ICAO type will be added to the operatorflagcode for Executive aircraft, rather than any
operator code
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Overwrite Flag Code / User Tag
Prevents/allows user defined text being overwritten during updates
Update Types
Sets the databases that will be updated by the program
Actions Menu
Bulk Ignore / Un-Ignore Operator
An operator can be set to be ignored or Un-ignored in the lists by entering its ICAO code at
the prompt.
Delete Flights
This will delete all the flights currently held in the ‘Flights’ table in the Basestation.sqb.
Delete Spurious
Hex codes set as ‘spurious’ will be deleted from the selected sqb database
Frozen Interested List
Hex codes set as ‘Frozen’ will be listed in the centre right list box. This option will only be
visible if ‘options>freeze interested’ is selected.
Ignored Hex Codes
Any entries set to be ignored are listed in the right hand list. Selecting one displays it in the
Basestation Details panel. It can then be Un-Ignored using that button.
Logo Path setup
Logos can be displayed for the selected aircraft. Using this option locate any logo in your
logo folder to set up the path. Default paths are:
‘C:\program files (x86)\Kinetic\Basestation\Operatorflags’ or ‘C:\Planeplotter\OperatorLogos’.
Mail Setup
This setup should be performed to permit e-mailed alerts and reports. Enter the e-mail
settings plus source and destination addresses and store. Having the same source and
destination addresses may be an issue with ISP’s. A test mail may be sent by selecting the
button.
Should ‘SSL’ be selected, the mail password will be required. The password may be stored
by the program if the option is selected. It will be stored in an encrypted format, however you
accept the responsibility of it being stored for use in this program. ** Passwords containing
characters other than numbers and letters may cause issues with the program.
Otherwise, the password will need to be re-entered each time the mail option is selected.
Port numbers vary but 25 with no security and 465 with security are common. Occasionally
25 with security has worked.
* This setup is separate from that in the PlanebaseNG program and different settings
may be used
Pack Database
The selected basestation.sqb will be compacted to reduce its size. No programs such as
SBS or Planeplotter should be using the database during this process.
Refresh Unknowns
Refreshes the unknown hex code display
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Retained HEX codes
Lists the SQB entries currently set as ‘Retained’ are listed in the right hand list. Selecting one
displays it in the Basestation Details panel. It can then be Un-retained by unticking the option
Set Planeplotter Path
A separate path to the basestation.sqb used by Planeplotter can be set. It will be applied
when the Planeplotter option is selected.
Set User Path
A ‘user’ Basestation.sqb path can be set for quick database changes. Locate the file here
and it can then be applied using the ‘User Locn’ button.
Spurious Hex list
This panel allows display/adding/deleting of codes set as ‘Spurious’ for use in the ‘actions >
delete spurious on start’ option. Individual Hex’s, a range separated by a dash or wildcards
using ?? can be used, i.e ‘AE2D??’ or ‘123456-987654’.
Alerts Menu
Alert on new…
Include or exclude various databases from the ‘unknowns’ alerts, for example if you do not
wish to be alerted to new GA, deselect that option.
Acknowledge Alerts
Enables/Disables the requirement to acknowledge alerts
Alert Sound Setup
The alert sound can be changed to any .wav file by selecting from the file list.
Disable Visual Alert
Enables/Disables the alert display
Remove Stored Alerts
Clears all stored alerts
Reset Alert Notifications
Resets any alert notifications that may have taken place during the current session. Alert
aircraft will re-alert.
Spoken Alerts
If selected, an alerted registration will be read out phonetically. The ‘Waves’ folder must be
present and can be downloaded via the ‘Help > Download Waves’ menu.
Test Sound Alert
The alert sound selected in ‘Alert sound setup’ is played
Test Spoken Alerts
‘ABC123’ will be read to test the setup, preceded by the alert sound
View Stored Alerts
Currently stored alerts are listed (those with the ‘alert’ box ticked in the ‘Basestation Details’
panel)
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Reports
It is possible to print
reports based on the
flights stored in the
Basestation.sqb
database or from
reports produced by
Planeplotter.
Depending on the
option chosen, various
filters are available.
Reports can be printed
as a text document or to
an Excel spreadsheet.
They can also be
automatically e-mailed
Basestation Reports
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The time band is based on the ‘Start Time’
Sort the results by the Hex code, Registration, Time or SSR
Level filters set to an equal figure will list all aircraft with a First Level or Last Level
below that figure
To display descending aircraft set the ‘First Alt’ to a high figure and the ‘Last Alt’ to a
low figure, preferably higher than zero. For an ascending aircraft use the opposite
settings.
A Registration or prefix may be searched, any length of prefix is allowable.
There is an option to search the whole database for a registration, The contents of
the database depend on the ‘delete’ options set in SBS. Several filters are not
available with this option selected.
The contents of the ‘ICAOtypecode’ field may be included in the filter by entering text
in the Opr ICAO box. Depending on personal settings this may be an airline or type
code.
Subject to the ‘Section’ field being populated, the various sections can be filtered by
selecting from the drop down.
If ‘Print to Excel’ is selected, the selected fields will be printed to an Excel
spreadsheet, otherwise a text document will be created and displayed. It is
recommended that a ‘monospace’ font such as Courier New is used for report
formatting.
The field order is selectable. Drag and drop the fields into the white boxes. The
order can be saved for subsequent use. Different orders may be saved for
Basestation and Planeplotter.
‘Interested Only’ restricts the filter to those marked as interested.
Include Interested Mark (*) adds an asterisk after the registration if the aircraft is set
as ‘Interested’ in the database
Reports will be saved as a .txt or .csv file in the Planebase text files folder.
Planeplotter Reports
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Click in the ‘Locate Report’ box and navigate to the relevant SQB file that has been
created through Planeplotter
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Select from the available filters and options. Due to the report format, there are less
options than with Basestation
Auto Send E-Mail
Reports based on the selected parameters may be e-mailed at the time of report
compilation. Personal Mail details should be set up via the ‘Actions > Mail Set Up’ menu.
When ‘Auto Send E-Mail’ is ticked, a destination adress box will show. Any entered
address may be stored for subsequent use. Multiple addresses may be entered,
separated by a comma.
Should ‘Show Report’ be de-selected, the report will be mailed without being displayed on
screen.
Enable Timer
A report may be compiled and E-Mailed at a selected time. ‘Auto Send E-Mail’ should also
be selected if this is required. The ‘Reports’ panel and Pblink2 must remain open whilst
‘Enable Timer’ is selected, however they may be minimised.
Yesterday’s Report
A report based on the ‘previous’ day may be created and E-Mailed automatically at the
selected time. This, plus the above two options need to be selected.
In Planeplotter mode, a report folder location is required. This may be located via the
‘Change’ button. Select any file in the folder where Planeplotter reports are stored.
Update DB
See the section below
View DB
See the section below
Downloads Menu
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Latest Program Version – unzip and double click the downloaded file
Alt Program – An auto download for users whose antivirus software allows it
PBLink2 Manua – this manual in PDF format
Exec/Airliners & Full Euro Populated SQB – pre populated databases issued on a
regular basis.
Ref_DB database – download file if main Planebase program is not used
Bstn.database – download if requested by the program
Spoken Waves – files for use with spoken alerts
Setup files – for initial setup
Help Menu
Set Up Pblink2
For use during the initial setup as described at the start of the manual
Support Site
Links to www.planebase.biz
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View/Edit Database
The Basestation.sqb selected in the main screen may be viewed and edited.
Searches
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A Single HEX or Registration may be searched. Type it and Enter.
Sort Results by ModesS code or Registration
Display All will list the whole database. Depending on its size this may take a while
HEX prefix or Registration prefix can be searched. Prefix length is variable
Unknowns - Unknown HEX/Registration tie ups will be displayed
Country / Operator / Type ICAO – select from the populated lists
Grid Display
The major Basestation fields are displayed. Edit a field by selecting it and entering new text.
To delete an entry, select the hex code and click ‘Delete Record’
Delete Record
A database entry may be deleted by selecting a HEX code from the grid ‘Hex’ column and
selecting the ‘Delete Record’ option. A hex may also be typed into the delete box.
Supplementary DB
Ticking this option connects to the supplementary sqb. The database can be viewed and
edited as above.
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Update Database
It is recommended that no programs such as SBS or Planeplotter are using the
basestation.sqb during these processes as data may be lost or corrupted.
Delete HEX
Deletes records in the database subject to the chosen parameter. Only unknown
registrations will be deleted if the box is ticked.
The ‘Short Term Unkns’ option will delete unknown entries where the HEX was received for
less than 10 seconds in the current flights tables. This is restricted to SBS only.
Delete / Close Outstanding Flights
The ‘Monitor’ option references the Flights table for aircraft with no ‘End Time’, if flights have
lost contact but not been closed by SBS they will still show on the monitor screen.
Delete or Close all entries in the ‘Flights’ table that does not contain an ‘End’ time using this
option. ‘Close’ will insert the current date/time as an end time. For SBS users only.
Copy SQB
Make a copy or a back up copy of a current database. An empty database can also be
created.
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Select the source database. Using the ‘Destination’ panel, navigate to the destination folder.
The path will be displayed in the ‘Create’ box. Enter a name for the new database in the
create box and select ‘Create’.
Any existing files will be overwritten. To create an empty database, tick the box before
selecting ‘Create’.
Manage Sessions
Each time SBS is started a new ‘session’ is created. These are held irrespective of whether
the flights within that session have been deleted. This option displays a list of currently held
sessions.
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Delete Selected - To delete one or more sessions, select it/them in the X column and
click ‘Delete Selected’. This will delete the sessions plus all flights held for those
sessions. It does not affect the aircraft details in the main database.
Delete Empty - Deletes any sessions that have no associated flights
Delete Flights – Deletes flight records older than the selected parameter
Reduce
This option creates a compacted copy of the selected database containing only essential
fields, for use in PlanePlotter Mobile. The revised file will be located in the ‘planebase/temp’
folder
Remove Interested marks
Subject to the sections selected in the tick boxes below, this option marks the interested’ field
as ‘No’ and removes any asterisks from the registration. Subject to the check options it
deletes any text from the ‘user tag’ and ‘User Notes’ fields.
Update Interested
Subject to the sections selected in the tick boxes above, this option will search the
PlaneBaseNG logs and update ‘Interested’ information and the ‘usertag’ field’ . There are
options to ‘Mark Unknowns Interested’ and to Overwrite the user tag field. Also to add seen
details to the ‘User Notes’ field and mark the ‘User Tag’ seen, subject to the ‘Overwrite User
Tag’ option.
‘Mark ALL Interested’ sets all entries as Interested
** Update Basestation Fields must have been run at least once to use this option **
Assign Section
Populates the section field of a single ICAO type for use in the Monitor filters. Enter the ICAO
code and select a section.
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Update Countries
Updates the countries in the ‘country’ field to reflect the Hex code
Merge ICAO Opr/Type
This will merge the ICAO Operator and Type codes into the operatorflagcode field, for
example ‘BAWB744’
Helicopter Section
Sets Helicopters to section code ‘H’ for use in the Monitor filters. Missing types may be
added to the list via the ‘Add To List’ button once the main process has been run once.
Fill US4
The userstring4 field is used for filtering Military and Executive types during ‘Monitor’. This
option populates that field with the required indicator.
Set / Remove Single Type / Opr Name / Opr ICAO Interested
These options set or remove the interested marks of all occurrences of an entered ICAO type,
ICAO operator or Operator name. All can be set interested by unticking the ‘Needed Only’
box.
The Opr Name has a % wildcard, i.e enter ‘%Air Force’ or ‘British%’ etc.
Process as Registrations/Frames
Select this option subject to personal logging requirements
Update Basestation Fields
Updates the main fields in the Basestation.sqb using information from PlanebaseNG. It is
necessary for the ‘bstn.mdb’ database to be present in the ‘c:\planebase\pb program files’
folder. This can be downloaded via the ‘Help’ menu on the main screen.
Prior to processing, a dated copy of the sqb is made in the PB backup files folder. There are
four options:
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Delete Hex if details not found in PB - Deletes the record the Hex code is not found
in the PlanebaseNG databases as current
Overwrite Current Opr Details - Permits overwriting of the current Operator code, to
avoid overwriting of personalised text
Use Type ICAO if no Opr ICAO - When populating the oprflagcode field (used to
display icons on SBS), if there is no ICAO operator present it will be substituted with
the aircraft type ICAO.
Use Type ICAO for Execs – Uses ICAO type code rather than operator code in the
oprflagcode field for executive aircraft
This option will take a while to re-import the data.
Data Check
This option checks the database for duplicated or conflicting hex codes and registrations.
It also compares info with the PB databases and reports on the results.
A report is displayed once complete or can be viewed by selecting ‘Show List’.
Delete Single Type
Deletes all examples of an entered ICAO type code in the Basestation.sqb
Reset Column
All data in the chosen table field will be reset to null (deleted)
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U/Case Hex
All Hex codes will be changed to upper case
Export to Access / Import from Access
Exports the main fields of the sqb to the bstn.mdb database, acs_aircraft table. The contents
may be edited and re-imported.
Delete Entire Section
All entries listed under the selected section will be deleted
Copy Type to Opr
Copies the contents of the ICAO type field into the Operatorflagcode field for use where
aircraft type logos are displayed on the SBS grid, rather than airline icons. There is an option
to only copy across when an operator code is unknown.
Convert to Lower/Upper case
The selected section’s registration and aircraft type is changed to lower case for use in
displaying on the SBS grid to differentiate between sections. Details can be restored to
Upper case using the ‘Upper Case’ option.
Individual types may be converted using the ‘Type’ button and entering the ICAO code.
Append Supplementary Data
Data held in the supplementary.sqb will be transferred to the main database. The entry will
be added or overwritten if it already exists.
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