C4. Working with Entries

This lesson provides a guide to managing lexical entries in FLEx, including searching, sorting, filtering, editing, and deleting entries. Here’s a summary:

Objective:

• Create, edit, delete, and organize lexical entries.

• Use search, sorting, and filtering functions to navigate the FLEx database efficiently.

Key Topics:

1. Finding Entries in FLEx:

   • Use Find Lexical Entry (Ctrl+F) to locate words by:

     • Vernacular Writing System (WS) (search by headword).

     • Analysis WS (search by gloss).

   • Handles multiple matches, allowing users to select the correct entry.

2. Navigating Entries:

   • Use toolbar icons to move between First, Previous, Next, and Last entries.

   • Back & Forward commands (Alt+Left/Right) switch between previously viewed entries.

3. Sorting Entries:

   • Sort entries by:

     • Headword (default alphabetical order).

     • Gloss (group words with similar meanings).

     • Grammatical Info (e.g., all nouns together).

   • Secondary Sorting: Sort by Grammatical Info first, then by Headword within each category.

4. Creating and Editing Entries:

   • Open the New Entry dialog via:

     • Menu: Insert → Entry

     • Shortcut: Ctrl+E

     • Toolbar icon

   • Add lexeme form, gloss, and grammatical category.

   • Edit existing entries by modifying fields in the Browse or Edit panes.

5. Filtering Data:

   • Blanks filter: Shows only entries missing glosses or grammatical categories.

   • Custom filtering: Select specific grammatical categories (e.g., verbs only).

   • Multiple filters: Apply filters to multiple fields simultaneously.

6. Deleting Entries:

   • Delete entries using:

     • Menu: Edit → Delete entry

     • Toolbar icon

   • Confirm deletion before finalizing.

7. Undo & Redo Actions:

   • Undo (Ctrl+Z): Reverse the last action.

   • Redo (Ctrl+Y): Restore an undone action.

   • Refresh (F5) updates the display after changes.

8. Backup Recommendation:

   • Regular backups ensure data preservation.

   • Use Database Management tools to secure recent changes.

Completion:

• The lesson includes hands-on exercises, a quiz (80% passing score), and feedback opportunities.

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