This lesson provides a guide to managing lexical entries in FLEx, including searching, sorting, filtering, editing, and deleting entries. Here’s a summary:
Create, edit, delete, and organize lexical entries.
Use search, sorting, and filtering functions to navigate the FLEx database efficiently.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deleting Entries:
Delete entries using:
Menu: Edit → Delete entry
Toolbar icon
Confirm deletion before finalizing.
Undo & Redo Actions:
Undo (Ctrl+Z): Reverse the last action.
Redo (Ctrl+Y): Restore an undone action.
Refresh (F5) updates the display after changes.
Backup Recommendation:
Regular backups ensure data preservation.
Use Database Management tools to secure recent changes.
The lesson includes hands-on exercises, a quiz (80% passing score), and feedback opportunities.
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