Happydigger for Linux
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Happydigger is a program which you can be used for cataloging archaeological
finds. It is intended both for semi-professional use and by amateurs (e.g.
metal detectorists) who want to keep track of their finds.

Data is stored into a database with extensive find and findspot details.
If images are available, they will be displayed together with the find
information.

Short introduction to databases
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A database is in fact nothing more than a file where information is stored.
This information is organised into 'tables'. Every table contains 'records'
which can contain characters, numbers or binary data. Databases are accessed
by sending a 'query' or question. For example, the query:

				SELECT * from finds;

will display all records from the table called 'finds'.

Usage
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The program is navigated by clicking the toolbar buttons. Button usage is
explained with tooltips. 

The first 6 toolbar buttons can be used to browse the database. Next, there is
a group of 3 buttons which can be used to apply changes that you have made to
the record, delete a record and add a new record. The last group of 3 buttons
will show a list view of all records, the preferences dialog and the help
dialog.

Shortcuts for the toolbar are as follows:

<Ctrl> <Up>            First Record
<Ctrl> <Shift> <Left>  -5 Records
<Ctrl> <Left>          Previous Record
<Ctrl> <Right>         Next Record
<Ctrl> <Shift> <Right> +5 Records
<Ctrl> <Down>          Last Record
<Ctrl> u               Update Record
<Ctrl> d               Delete Record
<Ctrl> n               New Record
<Ctrl> l               List View
<Ctrl> p               Preferences Dialog
<Ctrl> h               Help Window
<Ctrl> 1               Show first image
<Ctrl> 2               Show second image

Notes
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Type, material and period information can be changed in the preferences
dialog.

The maximum number of characters in all entries is 80, except for the find and
findspot notes, which can have a length of 220.

When happydigger is started the second time, it will be possible to create
additional tables for storing information.

License
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Happydigger is free and published under the GNU GPL license. See the file
COPYING for details.

Contact
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If you have discovered a bug in happydigger, or if you want to tell me what
you think of the program, please contact Joop Stakenborg <pg4i@amsat.org>.
