B3. Layout of FLEx

This lesson provides an introduction to the layout of FLEx and instructions for navigating its key components. Here's a summary:

Objective:

• Understand and navigate the areas, views, and panes of FLEx to perform basic lexicography tasks.

Key Components of FLEx:

1. Areas:

   • FLEx is divided into five areas:

     • Lexicon: Main area for dictionary-making, including tools for viewing and editing words.

     • Grammar: Used for managing categories relevant to lexicography.

     • Lists: Manages predefined options for fields like languages, semantic domains, and more.

     • Other areas like "Texts & Words" and "Notebook" are not covered in this lesson.

2. Views:

   • Each area has multiple views, such as "Lexicon Edit" or "Category Edit," which are used for specific tasks.

3. Panes:

   • Browse Pane: Displays data in a table format with sorting and filtering options.

   • Edit Pane: Allows editing detailed information about selected entries.

   • Preview Pane: Shows a formatted snapshot of entries (specific to the Lexicon Edit view).

Practical Activities:

• Navigate between areas and views (e.g., switching from "Grammar" to "Lexicon").

• Edit data fields in the sample database, like adding definitions or updating abbreviations.

• Explore and modify lists, such as adding or customizing values in semantic domains or dialects.

Summary and Further Learning:

• Focus is primarily on three areas: Lexicon, Grammar, and Lists.

• The lesson includes activities, a quiz (80% passing score), and links to additional video tutorials for deeper learning.

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