Add Photo 9
Autolog 9
Clear Menu 33
Data Panel 6
Downloads Menu 32
Editlogs 17
File Menu 12
Flightlog 19
Grid List 6
Help Menu 33
Internet Menu 33
Logs 4
Log It 7
Multilog 10
Multi Type Filters 20
Needs List Setup 21
Options Menu 13
Pending Panel 8
Photolog 23
Print Menu 31
Quicksearch Panel 3
Reports Menu 25
Search Menu 24
Search Panel 2
Show Logged 11
Text Search 5
Tools Menu 16
Viewlogs 28
Word Book 29
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Introduction
References
Quicksearch Panel ~ The area left of screen containing the ‘Search’ buttons
Data Panel ~ The area centre screen containing aircraft details
Grid List ~ The list area right of screen
Current Database ~ The program utilises various databases, divided by sections. They
consist of:
The ‘Current Database’ is displayed in the button beneath the ‘Tools’ menu. The database
may be changed by clicking and selecting from the list
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Quicksearch Panel
Current ID
Search for a current registration. Add text and <enter> or select ‘Current ID’.
Databases are searched for active, reserved, withdrawn and preserved frames
and results will displayed in the grid. Details of the primary entry are shown in
the Data panel. Should the registration not be found, a ‘History ID’ search will
be offered.
Show Status
Options to restrict searches to Active aircraft, Inactive aircraft, aircraft On order, Extant,
Preserved, Active / On Order or All aircraft. The selection will be retained.
History ID
Searches all databases for occurrences of a registration whether current or historical. Results
are displayed in the grid. The Data panel will display the aircraft currently registered as such.
Wildcard searches are possible.
Prefix
Searching a registration prefix will list details of aircraft with registrations currently carrying
that prefix, subject to the selected Databases, 'Show aircraft' and 'Show Status' selection. No
dash is required unless extra characters are required, i.e ‘HB’ returns all Swiss whereas ‘HB-
V’ returns only those with ‘V’ after the dash. Using ‘<>’ will exclude one prefix, i.e ‘<>N’
excludes all N registered aircraft.
Type
Aircraft types can be displayed in three formats, sorted by Con No., Reg’n or Line No. order,
as selected from the ‘Sort type by’ drop down. Results can be further filtered by Mil/Govt,
Exec or Prefix via the ‘Show’ drop down.
Selecting ‘Type’ gives a list of types subject to the currently selected database, together with
other options:.
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Operator
Depending on the selected database, up to four options are available for searching by
operator: Name, Code, Acft Type or Wildcard.
Code ~ enter an ICAO 3 letter operator code
Name ~ select from the drop down ‘Operator Name’ list on the search panel
Acft Type
~ displays a moveable panel with list of operators reflecting the currently
selected database. When selected, a list of aircraft types is populated for
individual selection and display in the main grid
Tick ‘series’ to filter by series. After selecting a type, enter prefix digit(s),
ie ‘3’ to list ‘300’ series aircraft. The text may be any length.
The results may the further filtered by entering a base airport code.
Base Airport
Base airports can be searched in several ways. Results display in registration order
Logs
The resulting list displays the reg/type/cn and truncated operator. Expand the operator by
selecting the ‘<’ (bottom centre of the grid). In ‘Registration’ mode, ‘frame needed’ displays
with a background color, ‘reg only’ has no background
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Text Search
Search the databases for registrations held in a section of text that has been copied onto the
clipboard. The text must be in a consistent format. There are two displays, ‘Detailed’ and
‘Mini’.
Search by
Five options. Depending on where the registration starts within the text select ‘Column 1’
or ‘Column 2’. Should the column not be 1 or 2, a grid select option is available when
using the ‘Detailed’ search panel.
‘FR24’ searches text copied from the Flightradar 24 airports display (copy top left ‘time’ to
bottom right ‘status’ onto clipboard ctrl+C). ‘FR24 (Edge)’ will search text copied from MS
Edge, ‘FR24 (Other)’ will search text from other browsers.
A Dash in the registration is optional, as is an ‘N’ before a US registration. Items not found
will also be listed at the top of the results, these may consist of non-registration text or
registrations not found.
‘Status ISO Operator’ displays the aircraft status in the results, rather than the operator
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Grid List
The grid displays the results of the various
searches. The number of columns, width and
headings vary with the options chosen. Details
of the search and a count of records found and
seen are shown at the top. The first column
displays a ‘seen’ indicator which in frames
mode has a background colour. In
‘Registrations’ mode, this has a background
colour if the current registration has been seen.
Data Panel
The central Data panel contains individual aircraft details. Subject to the database and
aircraft displayed, varying fields are visible.
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Log it
Full List ~ If the code is not known the airport may be added by selecting ‘Full List’ and
choosing from the drop down box. If the code is held in the database it will be transferred to
the log details panel.
Used ~ Displays a list of codes that have been used in previous logging
Others ~ Personalised location codes are listed and can be transferred to the locations box
Add/Del ~ To add a personalised location select ‘Add Location’ from the list. Enter a unique
code and a location name. These can be deleted using the ‘.Delete Location’ option.
Quickcode List ~ A list of regularly used airports can be created using the ‘Add’ option or
deleted using the ‘Del’ option.
With ‘Decode’ selected, selecting a code from the list will fill ‘Location’ with the
corresponding full airport name, otherwise the code will be added
To add personalised locations to the location box, add the code to the list, prefixed by
a dot, for example ‘.KFLL’. If ‘Decode’ is selected, clicking the code inserts the
personalised location
Add notes into the ‘Notes’ box. Avoid non text characters such as “ ‘ , #. Once logged they
may be viewed via the ‘Show Logged’ panel.
When ready, select ‘Log It’ to store the details. To retain the current parameters, tick the
adjacent boxes. If the SQB options are selected on the ‘Options’ panel, details will also be
added to an sqb
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Pending Panel
Should a registration not be found in Planebase it is possible to save the details to a ‘Pending’
database. Select ‘Pending’ from the ‘Log It’ panel
Adding an entry ~ Select ‘Add’. The details area changes to yellow. Select a date and
location and add any known details to the yellow boxes and ‘Store’
Editing ~ Select from the grid. The details area changes to yellow. Edit the details and
‘Store’ or ‘Delete’ as required
Process Pendings
Searches the Planebase databases for a pending registration, which may have been added
since the original search. Select ‘All Pendings’ to work through the whole grid, or select one
entry from the grid then choose ‘Selected Only’. There are options to include Mil or GA
databases and Previous Identities in the search
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Autolog
Add Photo
This option will be available if ‘Photolog Enabled’ is selected in the Options menu. It adds the
currently aircraft to the Photolog database. A panel opens with basic details displayed
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MultiLog
Multilog is accessed via the ‘Log It’ panel and consists of three parts. Initially the list of
registrations is populated. The list is then ‘processed’ and details of aircraft are added to a
grid. Entries are then logged.
Options
Set User Date ~ a date may be stored for retrieval using the ‘User date’ button.
Enter in format ‘DD-MMM-YYYY’ for example ‘01-JAN-2017’
Auto Insert Dash ~ adds a dash to civil registrations
Background Colours ~ highlights reg, frame and not needed in different colours
New list entries at top ~ additions are inserted at the top of the list
Photo Mode ~ permits logging of a list of aircraft to the Photo Log
Retain Logging Settings ~ retains most screen settings on exit
Same Day dupe check ~ checks the registration list for duplicated entries
Sort List alpabetically~ The registration list is sorted alphanumerically
Use Opr from PBM log ~ displays user added operator when pasted frpm PBM log.
Otherwise the operator held in the PB databases is displayed
Exclude PBM ICAO opr ~ If ICAO codes have been used in the PBM log they will be
disregarded and the operator held in the PB databases displayed
Update Basestation SQB ~ A designated sqb is updated with details as selected in
the main screen ‘options’ panel.
The SQB path may be set and viewed using the ‘Show Path’ option
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Bulk Load
The grid can be bulk loaded in three ways
with aircraft based at a location
an individual type
an operator
After being selected, a list of relevant options appears. Select from that list then ‘Load Data’
to populate the grid.
For Locations, a database selection will be available. ‘Needed Only’ will list only those where
‘Frames/Registrations’ are required.
Select a date in the right hand panel and ‘Process List’. If found, the details of each aircraft
will be displayed in the central grid with an indication of whether if is required as a ‘Frame’,
‘Scrape’ or ‘Not Needed’ (depending on the mode selected).
If more than one aircraft is found with a particular registration a selection box will display.
Select the correct entry or skip (which will add the text to the ‘Unknowns’ list.
If a registration/frame combination is currently logged as first seen on a later date there will be
an option to replace the current date with the earlier one and the grid marked ‘Earlier Date’.
List Selection
Clicking in the left column of the grid ‘selects’ an entry. All may be selected or de-selected by
clicking the ‘v’ on the header line. Selected lines may be deleted or printed to a text file via
the buttons beneath the grid.
Selecting an entry in the ‘Unknowns’ list provides an option to save the details to the
‘Pending’ database for subsequent processing. Select the ‘Unknowns’ heading to move all to
pending. ‘Rld’ reloads the last list of unknowns
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Show Logged
This option displays a panel of all log entries for the currently displayed aircraft, together with
logged operators and notes if present. The panel toggles on and off. Clicking the date line
highlights the entry and notes may then be added or edited, then stored using the ‘Update’
button. The grid can also be printed to a text file.
Entries may be deleted by selecting the entry and clicking the ‘Delete Full Log Entry’ button.
To allow for individual deleting, this will NOT delete records in the ‘type_log’ database (for this
purpose use the Tools > Delete option)
Photo Mode
Add a list of registrations and process as above. The results can then be edited, notes added
etc and transferred to the Photo Log using the ‘Log Photos’ option
File Menu
Change Default DB
The default database is loaded at program start-up. It is changed by selecting from the
displayed list.
Colour Scheme
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Import/Export Logs
The type_log database respects the full_log, therefore both should be ‘restored’ from the
same date. Otherwise, once the full_log has been restored, the type log can be rebuilt via
the ‘Editlogs’ panel.
Options Menu
Automatic Back Up
During the ‘Import Exec/Airliner Logs’
process, the Log, Type, MyDB and Photo
databases are copied to the
‘C:\planebase\pb backup files’ folder and
dated.
Auto PI Search
During a Current ID search, if the ID is not
found as extant, the history databases will be
searched automatically and a ‘History ID’
warning displayed if results found
B/up 30 day delete
Dated backup files in the ‘Database backup
files’ folder are deleted after 30 days
Confirm Exit
Requires confirmation to exit the program
Dash Auto Insert
Provides the automatic insertion of a dash ‘-‘
into civil registrations. It may require
disabling for certain serials, usually military.
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Fill Blanks
Fills blanks in the grid display with dashes (----).
Flown Info
Subject to the data held in the Flightlog, on screen information will be displayed when a ‘flown
on’ aircraft is selected
Google Earth Data
Sets a link to Google Earth if installed on the PC.
When an entry is searched or selected, if airport coordinates are held for its base the
'Base' text is highlighted by a white outline on the 'Base' line. Selecting this opens
Google Earth and zooms to that location
Some, usually stored or displayed aircraft, have exact coordinates for the airframe
itself. In this case a 'GE' button is displayed to the right of the base text. A list of
available aircraft can be displayed by selecting 'Search > Co-ordinates' and those
contained in the *currently selected* database are listed.
Selecting 'Base' search by 'Name' on the ‘Quicksearch’ panel brings up the search
panel. When a location with co-ordinates stored is selected from the drop-down a
'View in GE' button displays on the search panel, which will locate that location in GE.
Grid Alt Row Cols
Colours alternate rows on the grid with a colour as selected in the ‘Colours’ panel
Grid Lines
Toggles the list grid lines OFF or ON. The Default is ON.
Grid Population
Show grid populating or wait until complete (quicker). Only available in ‘Registration’ mode
Highlight Seen
Adds differing background colours for aircraft in the grid seen as ‘Frames’ and/or
‘Registrations’ (in Reg mode) with colours as set in the ‘Colours’ panel.
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Snapshot C/N & Reg
When a registration is found during a Current ID search, a ‘snapshot’ of its position in the c/n
list or registration list will be displayed in the grid list. Only one may be selected at a time.
Selecting the ‘Current ID’ or ‘C/No.’ buttons in the field list have the same effect.
USAF Quicksearch
Allows Current ID searches for USAF serials by entering the ‘last 5’ digits only. All results
found will be displayed, i.e entering ‘50125’ will show details for ‘75-0125’ and ’55-0125’ etc.
The option should be disabled when searching for non-USAF five number strings, i.e Swedish
‘86001’, as this would not be found.
Wide Locations
Widens the Seen History ‘location’ box for use where full location names are used rather than
codes.
Frames/Registration Mode
To allow for personal requirements, Single or Multiple registration sightings are possible.
Selecting 'Registration Mode' will display all sightings of the chosen frame. Selecting the
individual registration displays the date/where seen in the lower boxes. If there is only one
sighting, the details are automatically displayed. If the selected registration is not current it
will be highlighted in the relevant Previous ID’s box.
Selecting ‘Frame Mode’ option displays just the one set of seen/when/where details for the
frame. This ‘Frame’ mode also affects other functions and displays
Font Sizes
Sets Grid and List font sizes. Default is a medium size. Smaller or larger fonts may affect the
amount of text visible. Bold can be selected for either
SQB Options
Updating options for a Basestation.sqb database when logging or printing to sqb:
Set Path ~ locate and store the basestation.sqb path
Show Path ~ display the stored SQB path
Add seen details ~ adds reg/date/location to the sqb ‘Usernotes’ field
Mark/Un-Mark Interested ~ remove interested marks during logging or add
interested marks when printing new data to the sqb
Subject to the ‘Overwrite User Tag’ selection, ‘Mark User Tag Seen’ adds ‘Seen’
into the usertag field during logging
Refresh BS/PP ~ when logging, BaseStation and/or PlanePlotter displays are
refreshed to reflect changes
Default Symbol
Personalises the default symbols used in the data display. Enter up to six characters. Do not
use commas, speech marks, apostrophes, or exclamation marks. It is also best to avoid
using letters or numbers. Initial default is ‘<><><>’
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Tools Menu
Back Up ‘Log Databases’
Copies the current ‘full_log’, ‘type_log’, ‘Mydb’, ‘Photo’ and ‘locn’ databases into the
‘Planebase’ backup folder with a date suffix.
Back Up Location (Secondary)
Databases are backed up to the ‘Database backup files’ folder. By selecting a secondary
folder they will also be copied to the secondary location
Delete ‘Type Log’ Entry
Deletes an entry from the type_log. Select the aircraft (via the ‘Seen History’ box if relevant)
, select this option then confirm. To delete a ‘Full_log’ entry use the ‘Show Logged’ panel. It
is also possible to delete using ‘EditLogs’ (see below)
Editlogs – See Below
Flight Log – see below
F1 Text Search
F2 History ID
F3 Current ID
F4 Prefix Search
F6 Log Search
F7 Previous Record
F8 Next Record
F9 Log It
F10 Multilog
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EditLogs
Provides a method of editing and changing the contents of logs. It should not be used for
general viewing, Viewlogs is designed for this.
PlanebaseNG consists of two separate databases. The ‘Full_log’ contains all logged entries
whether needed or not. The other ‘type_log’ databases contain only those aircraft ‘needed’,
split by section. This facility can edit both but they must be done individually, i.e an aircraft
deleted from the ‘Full_log’ must also be deleted from the ‘type’ log for it to display correctly in
PlanebaseNG.
To search a Date Range, tick the box and select an end date
A single reg or prefix can be searched by typing into the ‘Reg’n’ box and <enter>
Columns can be sorted by selecting the header
Grid Display
The display consists of the contents of the selected database. Depending on the original
contents of the log, these may not include certain fields such as an aircraft type. The
database code for each entry is displayed. Should logs have been transferred over but the
entry not reconciled the ‘Rx’ column will display an ‘n’. In ‘full_log’ mode, the ‘Nd’ field will
display an ‘F’ for frame ‘R’ for registration or ‘N’ for Not Needed.
Editing Entries
Select the relevant entry from the grid. The details will display in the lower boxes. They
may then be edited and the changes stored by selecting ‘Update’.
The displayed entry can be deleted from the selected log by choosing ‘Delete’.
*** Bear in mind that any edits/deletions made in the Full_log will either need to be
repeated in the individual Type_log table or the type tables rebuilt to reflect the changes in
the program ***
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Bulk Processes Menu
Bulk Replace Date ~ replaces the date of all displayed entries
Bulk Replace Location ~ replaces the location of all displayed entries
Bulk Replace Operator ~ replaces the operator of all displayed entries
Bulk Delete ~ deletes all entries at a selected location on a selected date etc. The
option will not run if any selection is ‘ALL’.
Actions menu
Compact Databases
Compacts the full_log, type_log, mydb, photo and locn databases. The process involves
deleting the current databases. Should an error occur during the process a database
may be lost.
Databases are backed up into the ‘pb backup’ folder prior to the compacting. However it
is not necessary to compact databases unless large amounts of entries have been
deleted.
Compare Logs
All details held in the Type_log database should have a corresponding entry in the
Full_log database. However, when the information has been transferred over from certain
other databases, this may not be the case.
This option compares the information held in the databases and produces a report of any
records without a corresponding entry in the Full_log database. As well as being due to
missing entries, this may be due to conflicting index numbers.
Print Full Log
This will print a complete list of aircraft (needed or all) held in the full_log of aircraft in any
section, sorted by registration. The results may be printed to text or Excel (csv) format.
Registrations/Serials not containing a dash (except HL, JA and N) will be situated at the
end of the list.
Fill Types/ c/n /Series
These populate the full_log with the selected details. It is not required for the operation of
the program and increases the size of the database. Filling ‘Types’ however, will allow
them to be viewed and filtered in the EditLogs grid.
Rebuild Type Tables
This process will rebuild the type tables with the information from the full_log.
Any previous type_logs will be overwritten so it is essential that a log comparison has been
performed and any missing entries been added to the Full_log. Also a ‘Refresh First Seen
Details’ must have been performed.
To view these changes in the main screen, ‘Import Logs’ should be performed.
Reconcile Log and Database
This option compares the details held in the Full_log with the Planebase aircraft databases
and produces a report of any anomalies. These may be due to registration conflicts,
different index numbers or extraneous/ missing characters.
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Flightlog
A database of flights taken
Add Flight ~ The area re-colours yellow. Add text to the ‘Registration’ box and tab out. A
PlanebaseNG search will occur for that registration. If more than one instance is found a list
will appear for selecting the correct frame. The type, C/N and operator boxes will be
populated. Select from the operator drop down or overtype if required. The search excludes
Military and GA unless those boxes are ticked.
Select a column header to sort the grid by that column
If ‘Sort Down’ is selected, new entries will be added to the top of the grid
To delete an entry, select from the grid and click ‘Delete’.
Some columns may be widened via the <> buttons
Edit Flight ~ Select from the grid, edit the details displayed in the bottom panel then ‘Store’
Additional details for the flight can be viewed by selecting an entry from the grid.
If elapsed times are entered in format HH:MM a total can be displayed by selecting
‘Total Hrs’. Similarly the total distance can be displayed..
The grid contents can be printed to a text file or Excel spreadsheet
Mail Set Up
Enter e-mail account details. If possible, port 25 and
no security should be used., otherwise the mail
password will need to be entered each time the mail
option is selected.
* This setup is separate from that in Pblink and different settings may be used
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Multi Type Filters
Create or edit a multi type filter. A list of current filters is displayed. Select from the list to
display its contents. To delete the selected filter select ‘Delete Filter’.
To add a new filter select ‘New Filter’. Each filter can only contain types from a single
database. Select a database from the drop down box and the list will be populated with
available types.
Select up to 15 types and they are displayed in the right side box. Enter a name for the filter
and select ‘create filter’. The filter will be added to the list, prefixed by ‘_’.
Exit to the main screen, select ‘Type’ and the filters will be located below the ‘.all’ filters in the
list.
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Needs Lists (create/edit)
Needs lists consist of Airlines and types. When processed, a list of ‘needed aircraft’ is
created which may be printed. (processing is performed via the ‘search > needs lists’ option).
There are three types of lists :
Process
Select between 'Operator + Type', 'Operator' or 'Airport'.
The Current files will be listed (if any). Selecting one displays a list of its contents.
To Delete a list select then click 'Delete List' and confirm.
To Edit a list select then click 'Edit List'. The text file will open in 'notepad' for editing
and saving.
Manual Lists
There are two compilation options, manual and auto. Choosing ‘Manual’ then selecting
‘Create New List’ will ask for a file name, then opens a text file in Notepad. Instructions for
text format are on the first line of the file and can remain. ‘Operator’ can be ICAO, IATA or
full name format, Airport can be ICAO or full name format. Operator and type should be
separated by a dash, i.e ‘BAW-777’, ‘BA-777’ or ‘British Airways-777’. Save the file when
complete. The full name format must match that used in Planebase
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Auto Lists
Selecting 'Auto' displays a list of Airports or Operators. 'Sort list' is an option to retain the
order in which you select text or have it sorted into alphabetical order
Airport Needs
A list of airports is populated. Select those required and they will be transferred to the
right hand box
Operator Needs
Select from a list of available operator types from the drop down box. The second box
will be populated with available operators. Selecting from this list adds the text to the
right side box.
Operator + Type
Select a list of required operators from the drop down box, 'Airlines', ‘Biz Jets’ or
'Military'. The second box will be populated with available operators. Selecting from
this list populates the third box with a list of types operated by that operator. Selecting
from this list adds the text to the right side box in the required format..
Create File
When the selection is complete select 'create file'. There is a prompt for a file name
which should be entered with no suffix (which will be added automatically). The file list
will be updated with the new file.
PB Lite
Opens the Pblite program
PB Mini
Opens the PBmini program
Photolog – see below
Print Logged Locations
Displays a text file of logged locations
Refresh BaseStation/Planeplotter
Refreshes SQB software to reflect any changes
Remove Seen History Details
Seen History details are added during the log import. Should an entry have been deleted
from other databases, the ‘Seen History’ display can be cleared.
Reset Default Settings
Deletes the planebase.ini file. Re-start the program to load default settings
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Photolog
Provides a method of
managing
photographs. Initially
the grid will load
currently stored
photos. Subject to
the number, this may
take a little while. A
count is displayed.
If the entry is linked to a URL a ‘+’ shows in the left column. Select the + to view the photo.
Select the ‘<’ button to view other ‘hidden’ columns.
Editing
Select a grid cell and edit the text in the yellow boxes (except ‘P’ and ‘X’ columns), then
‘Store’. To delete an entry select the ‘X’ column (far right)
Searching
Search Reg ~ enter a single registration
Prefix ~ a registration prefix can be searched, length optional
Type ~ enter the first characters, i.e ‘A3’ will display all Airbuses, ‘A32’ will display
A320 and A321 etc
All ~ all entries are listed
Location/Operator/Date ~ select from the list
Add Photo
A panel is displayed. Select whether it is necessary to include the Mil/GA databases as this
slows the search. Enter the registration and tab out of the box. The registration will be
searched and if found details will be added. If multiple entries are found a selection box is
displayed.
Complete the other fields as required. Select the ‘URL’ button and navigate to the photo or
enter it manually. Select ‘Store’ to add the photo to the database or ‘Clear’ to exit the panel.
Options
Import ~ Import data from external database
Back Up ~ Copies the database to the ‘Database backup’ folder
Convert ~ Sets a populated database up for use in Planebase
Refresh Details ~ Refreshes data using the Planebase databases
Store URL path ~ An often used path can be stored and recalled via the ‘std’ button
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Search Menu
Amarg List
Creates a list of aircraft held at Amarg in type and serial order
Boeing Series Code
Enter a code as two or three digits, ie '36' for all British Airways aircraft or '236' for all series
200 aircraft. Subject to the Show Aircraft and Status options, results are displayed in type,
series and c/no order and are printable.
Due to the large numbers involved a count may be displayed while the list is being populated.
This option is not available in the Military database
Constructor
Searches the current database for all entries for a constructor selected from the list
Co-ordinates
Lists aircraft for which co-ordinates are held
Country
Enter a registration prefix to list aircraft registered in that country. Use ‘PP-‘ for all Brazil, ‘XA-
‘ for all Mexico, ‘VP’ for Bermuda
Fixed Callsign List
Displays a text document of known fixed callsigns (Bizjets only)
Full Database
ONE full database can be listed, sorted by the selected options. Due to the size of the
databases, this operation may take some time.
Hex Code (by Hex Prefix)
Enter the first digits of a Hex code, number immaterial
Hex Code (by Country Prefix)
Searches by a country registration prefix
History Prefix
Displays all current & previously registered aircraft in the current database with an entered
prefix. For example, enter ‘LX’ to display all biz jets that have been registered LX- and their
fates. The default fate shown is the 'current' reg. To display the subsequent registration
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instead, tick the box in the input panel.
A frame that has had the same registration more than once will display for each occurrence.
History Type Prefix
This search displays a full list of a type that has carried a certain prefix, for example all OY-
Caravelles etc. Subject to the selected database a list of types is displayed. Multiple types
may be selected from the list. Enter the required prefix and ‘Search’
Information Field
The information field is searched for a text string, subject to the databases selected.
Registered Month
Aircraft registered in the selected month in the selected database(s) are displayed. Military
and Russian aircraft are excluded.
Reserved
Searches the reserved field for a registration
Reserved List
A list of current reservations is produced from the chosen database.
SearchFour
Searches the currently selected database for text found in the current & previous registration
fields plus the code and information fields
Suffix
Lists instances of a suffix which may be any length, subject to the selected database
Total Seen
Current DB ~ The total number of frames seen in the current database is displayed
alongside total registrations logged in that database
All Databases ~ a total of all registrations logged
Location ~ enter an airport code and a total of aircraft logged as needed at that
location will be displayed
Count Types
After selecting this option, any choice from the Type lists will display a count of frames seen
for that type. The option should be deselected to resume normal type searches and is not
retained
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Reports Menu
Main Reports
This facility provides a method of creating and saving user defined reports.
To order the columns to be shown in the report, drag the required column\field onto the yellow
grid. Up to 10 columns can be selected.
Most of the information contained within the columns is fairly self evident.
Reg 1 holds the first registration that the aircraft held, and has been added to meet the needs
of users who want to be able to see the initial registration allocated when visiting production
facilities. Type 1 holds the longer name of the aircraft type e.g. Boeing 737 NG, Type 2 holds
a shorter name of the aircraft type e.g. 737NG
The columns can be removed by double clicking on the column. To remove all columns click
on the Clear Layout option.
To chose the search criteria initially select the Source Database. This will the populate many
of the other boxes. Further selections can then be made. For example to see all 747’s select
Boeing 747 from the Type box. To just show those 747’s that are Active change the Status to
Active.
To show full details of when the frame was seen click on the Include full details button.
To have a Tick Box in the report showing whether the aircraft has been seen click on the
Include Tick Box button. In the resulting output:
[/] - means that the aircraft has been seen with that registration.
[-] - means that the aircraft has been seen but not with that registration.
[ ] - means that the aircraft has not been seen.
To include details from other databases click on the buttons specified under the Search
Database heading. For example to enquire on details for Flybe ensure that both the Jets and
Props buttons have been selected.
The ‘Filter Hex codes’ option restricts the search to aircraft with Hex codes
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Once the required search criteria has been set specify the Sort order.
At least one selection must be made from the central white drop downs or text entered into
the reg’d/Prefix/Dash boxes, or ‘Filter Hex codes’ selected.
To save a layout for future use select the Save Layout option and when requested give a
name to the layout. . A default layout can be stored to load that layout when the panel is
opened.
To load a layout that has been previously saved select the Load Layout option and when
requested specify the required layout name
To Create the Report, select the destination, the option toggles ‘Excel’, ‘.csv File’ or ‘Text File’
and click on the ‘Create Report’ button. To retain the report and prevent it from being
subsequently overwritten rename and save the Excel worksheet. If the Report workbook is
open when a subsequent Report is created then an error message is given.
Type/locn report produces a text file listing totals of aircraft by location or year subject to the
selected options.
Other Reports
Excel Reports
A selection of analytical reports are produced in MS Excel format via this menu . Microsoft
Excel must be present on the device and internet connection is required. An option is
provided for pre-Office 2007 software.
Needs Lists Search
Needs lists that have been created via the ‘Tools > Need Lists Edit’ option are searched.
Select the type of list from the drop down box. Stored lists are displayed.
For ‘Airports’ and ‘Operators’ selecting from this list will bring up the option panel to select
databases to include in the search.
Selecting ‘Operator + Type’ gives two options. If selected, ‘Abbreviated List’ displays the
results in multiple columns instead of a single column. ‘Include not needed info’ displays all
aircraft for a particular operator whether seen or not. A needed indicator is included.
The ‘Abbreviated list’ option produces a ‘horizontal’ list, whereas the default is
vertical.
The fleet number may be included
A ‘tick’ box may also be added.
A drop down box gives an option to print to text, Word or Excel. If the option to include ‘on
order’ aircraft is selected, the resulting printout denotes these with a ‘~’
Run the process by selecting from the file list. The results are displayed in the data grid and
also in text or Word format.
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Viewlogs
This section provides a method of viewing the full_log under various parameters
On first opening the screen, there will be a short wait whilst the data is compiled and the drop
down lists populated. Data is compiled from the Planebase databases and formats may differ
from those contained in the logs themselves
Selecting ‘Display’ will list the results in the grid. The ‘St’ column will show F, R or N
indicating whether the entry was seen as a Frame, Registration only or Not required.
Note: Depending on the contents of your full_log, some fields may not populate. If required,
the ‘St’ column may be populated by using the ‘Tools>Editlogs>Actions>Refresh First Seen
Details’ option.
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Word Book
Produces a ‘book’ of aircraft in ‘Microsoft Word’ format subject to the chosen parameters. A
full version of MS Word must be installed on the PC.
** Depending on the selections made, some of the following options may not be available:
Selection
Individual or multiple sections can be included. However the options are restricted to
Bizjets/Bizprops OR Jets/Props/Russian. Other databases are not available.
Options
‘Include Military’ ~ Includes all military aircraft in the selected tables. Most
Government VIP aircraft are included by default.
‘Mil/VIP Only’ ~ Displays only Military and Government/VIP aircraft in the selected
tables
‘Include Exec-Liners’ ~ Includes private aircraft designated as ‘Exec-Liners’, for
example Legacy’s, ACJ’s or BBJ’s that are located in the ‘Jets’ table
‘Exec-Liners Only’ ~ only displays the aircraft described above
‘Exclude On-order’ ~ On-order entries are displayed, suffixed by an asterisk, unless
this option is selected
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Region
The results may be limited to geographical region(s), or to a particular country, whose civil
registration prefix should be entered.
Ops to Europe/UK ~ The search can be limited to aircraft likely to be seen in Europe or
the UK. ** An internet connection is required for this option
Text
Subject to the log details held and the Frame/Registration mode selected, the aircraft
entries may be marked by symbols selected from drop down boxes, and/or the text
displayed in selected colours.
Seen entries can be underlined. In ‘Registration’ mode, there are options to Underline All
Seen entries, or just Underline Seen Reg’s Only.
List Needed Only will display unseen entries. In registration mode, unseen registrations
are listed irrespective of frame sightings. Airlines with no unseen entries are listed as
names only.
Text Version produces a basic text version of the document. Options such as font size /
colours / underline are not available in this case
Font type and size may be changed, however bear in mind the effect larger fonts will have
on the document formatting.
Display
Subject to the other parameters selected, aircraft details displayed can be chosen from the
following options:
Reg/Serial, Full Type and C/No
Reg/Serial, ICAO Type, C/No and Base ICAO
Reg/Serial, ICAO Type, C/No and Operator ICAO
Include
If ‘Prefix Only’ is selected, only aircraft with the selected prefix will be listed. If ‘Base
Country’ is selected, all aircraft based in that country will be listed, irrespective of the
registration prefix.
Sort By
Within an operator, the displayed order can be sorted by reg/serial, or by type then
reg/serial via the dropdown
Note:
There will be occasions where an airline domiciled in one country has aircraft based in
another, subsequently these may be displayed under the airline heading in the foreign based
country.
Also, under certain options, foreign aircraft registered in countries outside the selected region,
but based within the selected region, will be listed under their prefix countries heading.
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Print Menu
Print To options
Text File - Print to a text file named 'c:\Planebase\Planebaseprint.txt' which will
display on the screen once printed.
Word Document ~ Prints to ‘MS Word’ if installed
Excel Spreadsheet ~ prints major fields. The printed details will open in an MS Excel
spreadsheet. An additional hex code option is available when this is selected but a
‘select fields’ option is not.
CSV File ~ prints major fields. The details will open in a text file
Excel Report ~ prints an extended range of fields to Excel
E-Mail ~ subject to the stored e-mail settings, the current contents of the grid will be
sent by e-mail
SQB Database ~ Basic details such as Reg, Type, C/n, ICAO codes and operator
are written to a selected Basestation.sqb file for entries in the grid that have a HEX
code listed in the PlanebaseNG databases. The print may be limited to Reg and
ICAO type only. The sqb location can be stored via the ‘Options’ menu.
Other than printing to the SQB database, it is possible to print symbols to indicate whether the
aircraft has been seen as a frame or registration. These default to ‘>’ and ‘-‘ but can be
changed by entering the required symbol in the appropriate box. These symbols will be
remembered.
* seen symbols sent to an e-mail are not an option due to a confliction in formats.
Whilst printing multiple columns the aircraft type may be abbreviated for layout
purposes by checking the box (default is ‘ON’)
Whilst printing a ‘Log’ it is possible to locate the symbols before or after the
registration. The default ‘after’ setting is null for a frame and an asterisk for a reg.
Logs default to printing on a single line. When in ‘Frame’ mode no indicators will be
printed.
Single Column
Prints details of the aircraft displayed in the main list on one line per aircraft, displaying
registration, type, c/n and operator.
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Multiple Columns
Prints details of the aircraft displayed in the main list in multiple columns on an A4 sheet.
Choose from the field options in the drop down box. Two fields will print in four columns,
three will print three and four will print in two columns.
The font may be varied, however display issues may occur with larger sizes
Downloads Menu
The ‘Downloads’ panel is loaded
Download Databases
If the Exec/Airliners, Military and GenAv databases updates are available they can be
downloaded by selecting the relevant option. Should an Antivirus disallow the direct
download, an ‘Alt’ download may be performed which requires the resulting file to be
unzipped and double clicked to extract and install it.
** The user databases will be backed up and compacted as part of the ‘Exec/Airliners’
download
Import Logs
This option is for the import of details held in the log databases. This must be run each
time an updated database is downloaded to view the logged details and speed the
consequent operation of the program.
Latest Program Version
The ‘Download’ option downloads the latest file which should to be unzipped and run
(double clicked). The program should then open.
Other Downloads
A selection of other files available for download are listed. If required, unzip and run the
files by double clicking.
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Internet Menu
Searches selected web sites for details of the currently displayed aircraft
Clear Menu
Clears the current aircraft details and lists.
Help Menu
File Check
Checks that the folder and databases required for the program are present and reports any
omissions. Any missing folders will be created. A display of database dates is included.
Manual
Download the manual in pdf format
Tblupdate
This option sets database parameters and should only be selected on advice from the
PlanebaseNG team.
PB Forum / Support Site / Web Site
Links to the Googlegroup forum, Support Site and Webpage
Support Request / Update Data Request
This creates an addressed e-mail for contacting the Planebase team in regards to technical
issues, suggestions and data update requests. Select the database to be amended. Current
Screen Entry’ adds details of the currently displayed record to the e-mail.
User Portal
Links to the Planebase User Portal where User management can be performed
Version/Disclaimer
Displays the current version number and date.
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