| Topic |
Tip |
| active
window |
There
are several ways for you to switch between windows.
You
can make Shoebox use a window as a jump target.
|
| alternate
forms |
The
Shoebox parser works according to the longest-match principle.
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser.
|
| ambiguities |
See parsing |
| analyzing
data |
See data
analysis |
| anthropology |
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records.
Shoebox
provides files that you can you can use for anthropology research.
|
| associations,
case |
See case
associations |
| audiences |
Researchers
need to identify the primary audience for a dictionary. |
| backing
up files |
Back
up your Shoebox files regularly. |
| bibliography |
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records. |
| bold
font style |
How
do you know which settings Shoebox is using? |
| browsers |
See web
browsers |
| browsing |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing.
When
you are browsing, you can easily switch to the "record" view.
The
Browse Fields dialog box allows you to specify text for empty and missing fields.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields. |
| buttons |
In
Shoebox, the right mouse button is a valuable shortcut. |
| card
filing |
Principles
of card filing also apply to data management in Shoebox. |
| case
associations |
Options
for matching characters relate to the sort order and case associations.
Set
up case associations for the primary sorting characters in language encodings. |
| categories |
Jump
paths describe relationships in the data.
Range
sets consist of the valid values for data fields that represent categories.
Thoroughly categorize,
index, and cross-reference your data to maximize its usefulness. |
| categories,
irregular forms |
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) lets you define categories for irregular forms. |
| categories,
linking to topics |
Data
links are special jump paths that are similar to hypertext links.
Categories in
observation databases should be linked to topics in analysis databases. |
| categories,
parts of speech |
Lexicographers
should identify morphological subclasses within a part of speech category.
Researchers
should continually refine their notions about parts of speech categories. |
| categories,
semantic |
Semantic
categories are useful for analyzing, managing, and publishing lexical data.
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary. |
| changing
markers |
You
can change individual field markers and "rename" markers everywhere. |
| character
sets |
Language
encodings define the characteristics of multilingual data. |
| characters,
matching |
Set
up variables after you have set up the sort order in a language encoding.
Options
for matching characters relate to the sort order and case associations. |
| checking
consistency |
See consistency
checks |
| clicking |
You
can select text using the mouse.
In
Shoebox, the right mouse button is a valuable shortcut. |
| computers,
multiple |
If
you use Shoebox on multiple computers, use the same version. |
| computers,
speed of |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| consistency |
Shoebox
can automatically provide a "template" of data fields for new records.
You
can define a marker for following field. |
| consistency
checks |
The consistency
check for data links reminds you to enter related data.
Range
sets consist of the valid values for data fields that represent categories.
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them.
Consistency
checks can help you find errors and inconsistencies in the data. |
| correcting
errors |
Remember
to correct errors in your database files, not just in exported files. |
| cross-references |
Jump
paths describe relationships in the data.
Data
links are special jump paths that are similar to hypertext links.
The consistency
check for data links reminds you to enter related data. |
| data
analysis |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
Text-based
linguistics is a solid foundation for understanding a language and culture.
Categories in
observation databases should be linked to topics in analysis databases.
Filtering
using And and Or might match different records than you intend.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields. |
| data
entry |
Enter
different kinds of information in separate data fields.
What
is the difference between the Jump To and Jump Insert commands?
Use multiple
data fields rather than a semicolon (;) to enter multiple glosses, etc.
See also lexical
data |
| data
entry, consistency |
The consistency
check for data links reminds you to enter related data.
Consistency
checks can help you find errors and inconsistencies in the data.
Shoebox
can automatically provide a "template" of data fields for new records.
You
can define a marker for following field. |
| data
links |
Data
links are special jump paths that are similar to hypertext links.
The consistency
check for data links reminds you to enter related data.
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them.
Categories in
observation databases should be linked to topics in analysis databases. |
| data
management |
What
is Shoebox?
You
can change individual field markers and "rename" markers everywhere.
You
can filter date stamp fields.
Shoebox
can automatically "stamp" database records with the date last edited. |
| data
management, principles |
An
important—but neglected—principle of data management is to stay caught up.
Principles
of card filing also apply to data management in Shoebox.
Thoroughly categorize,
index, and cross-reference your data to maximize its usefulness. |
| data
properties |
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them. |
| database
types |
Shoebox
provides a basic database type for text files.
Database
types define the structure of databases. |
| date
stamp fields |
You
can filter date stamp fields.
Shoebox
can automatically "stamp" database records with the date last edited.
You
can sort by date stamp fields. |
| definitions |
Lexical
databases can contain multiple data fields for definitions and glosses. |
| deleting
settings |
How
do you know which settings Shoebox is using? |
| desktops |
In
Shoebox, you can set up projects for different "workspaces" or "desktops". |
| dictionaries |
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary.
Lines
in the list of primary sorting characters correspond to sections in a dictionary.
See also lexical
data
See also lexicography |
| displaying
fields |
The status
bar displays the primary sorting field. |
| displaying
markers |
You
can display descriptive information in the marker pane. |
| displaying
records |
Shoebox
can display records from the same database in multiple windows.
When
you are browsing, you can easily switch to the "record" view. |
| dragging |
You
can select text using the mouse. |
| duplicating
windows |
Shoebox
can display records from the same database in multiple windows. |
| empty
fields |
The
Browse Fields dialog box allows you to specify text for empty and missing fields. |
| encodings,
language |
See language
encodings |
| entering
data |
See data
entry |
| errors |
See consistency |
| errors,
correcting |
Remember
to correct errors in your database files, not just in exported files. |
| example
sentences |
Researchers
should explore lexical relations before selecting example sentences. |
| exploratory
data analysis |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
Researchers
should explore lexical relations before selecting example sentences.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields. |
| exporting
dictionaries |
See dictionaries |
| exporting
files |
Remember
to correct errors in your database files, not just in exported files. |
| fields,
alternate forms |
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser. |
| fields,
browsing |
The
Browse Fields dialog box allows you to specify text for empty and missing fields.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields. |
| fields,
date stamp |
You
can filter date stamp fields.
Shoebox
can automatically "stamp" database records with the date last edited.
You
can sort by date stamp fields. |
| fields,
definition and gloss |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing.
Lexical
databases can contain multiple data fields for definitions and glosses. |
| fields,
empty and missing |
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them.
The
Browse Fields dialog box allows you to specify text for empty and missing fields. |
| fields,
following |
You
can define a marker for following field. |
| fields,
interlinear text |
Shoebox
provides a basic database type for text files. |
| fields,
irregular forms |
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) lets you define categories for irregular forms. |
| fields,
lexical functions |
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) provides data fields for lexical functions. |
| fields,
multiple |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them.
Enter
different kinds of information in separate data fields.
Use multiple
data fields rather than a semicolon (;) to enter multiple glosses, etc.
If
data fields can occur multiple times in a record, set up the marker hierarchy. |
| fields,
researcher and source |
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records. |
| fields,
semantic category |
Semantic
categories are useful for analyzing, managing, and publishing lexical data.
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary. |
| fields,
sorting |
The status
bar displays the primary sorting field.
Secondary
sorting fields are tie-breakers for the primary sorting field. |
| fields,
source and destination |
Jump
paths describe relationships in the data.
Data
links are special jump paths that are similar to hypertext links. |
| fields,
text |
Shoebox
provides a basic database type for text files. |
| fields,
underlying forms |
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser. |
| files,
anthropology |
Shoebox
provides files that you can you can use for anthropology research. |
| files,
backing up |
Back
up your Shoebox files regularly. |
| files,
exporting |
Remember
to correct errors in your database files, not just in exported files. |
| files,
interlinear text |
See interlinear
text |
| files,
language encoding |
You
can rename generic language encodings. |
| files,
settings |
See settings |
| files,
size of |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| files,
text |
See text
files |
| filing
data |
Principles
of card filing also apply to data management in Shoebox. |
| filtering |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
Filtering
using And and Or might match different records than you intend.
You
can filter date stamp fields.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields. |
| finderlists |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing. |
| folders |
The user
settings folder can help you keep your Shoebox files better organized. |
| following
field |
You
can define a marker for following field. |
| fonts |
Language
encodings define the characteristics of multilingual data. |
| generic
language encodings |
You
can rename generic language encodings. |
| glosses |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing.
Lexical
databases can contain multiple data fields for definitions and glosses.
Use multiple
data fields rather than a semicolon (;) to enter multiple glosses, etc. |
| greedy
matching |
See longest-match
principle |
| hierarchy |
If
data fields can occur multiple times in a record, set up the marker hierarchy. |
| homonyms |
You
can write word formulas to eliminate invalid parses.
How
do lexicographers decide between different words and different senses? |
| hypertext
links |
See data
links |
| inconsistencies |
See consistency |
| indexes |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing. |
| inserting
records |
What
is the difference between the Jump To and Jump Insert commands? |
| installing
memory |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| interlinear
text |
Text-based
linguistics is a solid foundation for understanding a language and culture.
Shoebox
provides a basic database type for text files.
See also parsing |
| invalid
parses |
See
parsing
|
| irregular
forms |
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) lets you define categories for irregular forms.
See also alternate
forms |
| jump
paths |
Jump
paths describe relationships in the data.
Data
links are special jump paths that are similar to hypertext links. |
| jump
target |
You
can make Shoebox use a window as a jump target. |
| jumping |
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them.
There
are several ways for you to switch between windows.
What
is the difference between the Jump To and Jump Insert commands? |
| language
encoding properties |
Set
up variables after you have set up the sort order in a language encoding.
Options
for matching characters relate to the sort order and case associations.
Shoebox
lets you set up multiple sort orders for a language encoding.
Lines
in the list of primary sorting characters correspond to sections in a dictionary.
Set
up case associations for the primary sorting characters in language encodings. |
| language
encodings |
You
can rename generic language encodings.
Language
encodings define the characteristics of multilingual data. |
| lexemes |
A
dictionary can be organized either by roots or by lexemes. |
| lexical
data |
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser.
You can
set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing.
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records.
Semantic
categories are useful for analyzing, managing, and publishing lexical data.
Lexical
databases can contain multiple data fields for definitions and glosses.
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) lets you define categories for irregular forms.
The
Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) provides data fields for lexical functions. |
| lexicography |
Text-based
linguistics is a solid foundation for understanding a language and culture.
Lexicographers
should identify morphological subclasses within a part of speech category.
Researchers
should explore lexical relations before selecting example sentences.
Researchers
need to identify the primary audience for a dictionary.
A
dictionary can be organized either by roots or by lexemes.
How
do lexicographers decide between different words and different senses?
Researchers
should continually refine their notions about parts of speech categories. |
| lexicon |
See dictionaries |
| links |
See data
links |
| longest-match
principle |
The
Shoebox parser works according to the longest-match principle. |
| lower
case |
See case
associations |
| managing
data |
See data
management |
| markers,
changing |
You
can change individual field markers and "rename" markers everywhere. |
| markers,
displaying |
You
can display descriptive information in the marker pane. |
| markers,
following |
You
can define a marker for following field. |
| markers,
hierarchy |
If
data fields can occur multiple times in a record, set up the marker hierarchy. |
| matching
characters |
Set
up variables after you have set up the sort order in a language encoding.
Options
for matching characters relate to the sort order and case associations. |
| memory,
installing |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| Microsoft
Word |
What
is Shoebox?
Database
types define the structure of databases. |
| missing
fields |
The
Browse Fields dialog box allows you to specify text for empty and missing fields. |
| morphological
parsing |
See parsing |
| morphological
subclasses |
Lexicographers
should identify morphological subclasses within a part of speech category. |
| mouse |
You
can select text using the mouse.
In
Shoebox, the right mouse button is a valuable shortcut. |
| Multi-Dictionary
Formatter |
See dictionaries |
| multilingual
data |
Language
encodings define the characteristics of multilingual data. |
| multiple
computers |
If
you use Shoebox on multiple computers, use the same version. |
| multiple
data fields |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
Enter
different kinds of information in separate data fields.
Use multiple
data fields rather than a semicolon (;) to enter multiple glosses, etc.
If
data fields can occur multiple times in a record, set up the marker hierarchy. |
| multiple
sort orders |
Shoebox
lets you set up multiple sort orders for a language encoding. |
| multiple
windows |
Shoebox
can display records from the same database in multiple windows. |
| national
language |
See generic
language encodings
|
| panes |
You
can select text using the mouse.
You
can display descriptive information in the marker pane. |
| parsing |
You
can write word formulas to eliminate invalid parses.
The
Shoebox parser works according to the longest-match principle.
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser.
See also interlinear
text |
| parts
of speech |
Lexicographers
should identify morphological subclasses within a part of speech category.
Researchers
should continually refine their notions about parts of speech categories. |
| primary
audience |
Researchers
need to identify the primary audience for a dictionary. |
| primary
sorting characters |
Lines
in the list of primary sorting characters correspond to sections in a dictionary.
Set
up case associations for the primary sorting characters in language encodings. |
| primary
sorting field |
The status
bar displays the primary sorting field. |
| projects |
In
Shoebox, you can set up projects for different "workspaces" or "desktops". |
| properties |
See language
encoding properties |
| publishing
dictionaries |
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary. |
| range
sets |
Range
sets consist of the valid values for data fields that represent categories.
The data
properties of fields affect the way that Shoebox interprets them. |
| records,
displaying |
Shoebox
can display records from the same database in multiple windows.
When
you are browsing, you can easily switch to the "record" view. |
| records,
new |
What
is the difference between the Jump To and Jump Insert commands?
Shoebox
can automatically provide a "template" of data fields for new records. |
| regional
language |
See generic
language encodings |
| renaming
language encodings |
You
can rename generic language encodings. |
| renaming
markers |
You
can change individual field markers and "rename" markers everywhere. |
| research,
anthropology |
See anthropology |
| research,
lexicography |
See lexicography |
| researchers |
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records. |
| right
mouse button |
In
Shoebox, the right mouse button is a valuable shortcut. |
| roots |
A
dictionary can be organized either by roots or by lexemes. |
| scripts |
Language
encodings define the characteristics of multilingual data. |
| secondary
sorting fields |
Secondary
sorting fields are tie-breakers for the primary sorting field. |
| selecting
text |
You
can select text using the mouse. |
| semantic
domains |
Semantic
categories are useful for analyzing, managing, and publishing lexical data.
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary. |
| semicolons |
Use multiple
data fields rather than a semicolon (;) to enter multiple glosses, etc. |
| senses |
How
do lexicographers decide between different words and different senses? |
| settings |
How
do you know which settings Shoebox is using?
In
Shoebox, you can set up projects for different "workspaces" or "desktops".
The user
settings folder can help you keep your Shoebox files better organized.
See also database
types
See also language
encodings |
| shortcuts |
In
Shoebox, the right mouse button is a valuable shortcut. |
| size
of files |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| sort
orders |
Set
up variables after you have set up the sort order in a language encoding.
Options
for matching characters relate to the sort order and case associations.
Shoebox
lets you set up multiple sort orders for a language encoding.
Lines
in the list of primary sorting characters correspond to sections in a dictionary.
Set
up case associations for the primary sorting characters in language encodings. |
| sorting |
You
can use sorting and filtering to find data items that occur multiple times.
The status
bar displays the primary sorting field.
You
can analyze your data by sorting, filtering, and displaying browse fields.
Secondary
sorting fields are tie-breakers for the primary sorting field.
You
can sort by date stamp fields. |
| sources |
Identify research
team members and sources of information in database records. |
| speed
of Shoebox |
Installing
additional memory in your computer can increase the speed and capacity of Shoebox. |
| status
bar |
You
can hide the toolbar and status bar, if you prefer not to use them.
The status
bar displays the primary sorting field. |
| subclasses,
morphological |
Lexicographers
should identify morphological subclasses within a part of speech category. |
| surface
forms |
See alternate
forms |
| switching
between windows |
There
are several ways for you to switch between windows. |
| template,
database |
Shoebox
can automatically provide a "template" of data fields for new records. |
| text
files |
Text-based
linguistics is a solid foundation for understanding a language and culture.
Shoebox
provides a basic database type for text files. |
| text,
selecting |
You
can select text using the mouse. |
| thesaurus |
Semantic
categories are useful for analyzing, managing, and publishing lexical data.
Publishing
a series of topically-oriented volumes contributes to completion of a dictionary. |
| toolbar |
You
can hide the toolbar and status bar, if you prefer not to use them. |
| topics |
See categories |
| translation
approximations |
You
can set up a window as a gloss index (finderlist) by sorting and browsing. |
| underlying
forms |
The
Shoebox parser works according to the longest-match principle.
Alternate and underlying
forms in the lexical database affect the Shoebox parser. |
| upper
case |
See case
associations |
| user
settings folder |
How
do you know which settings Shoebox is using?
The user
settings folder can help you keep your Shoebox files better organized. |
| valid
parses |
See parsing |
| validation |
See consistency
checks |
| variables |
Set
up variables after you have set up the sort order in a language encoding. |
| vernacular
language |
See generic
language encodings |
| versions
of Shoebox |
If
you use Shoebox on multiple computers, use the same version. |
| web
browsers |
What
is Shoebox?
Database
types define the structure of databases. |
| windows |
In
Shoebox, you can set up projects for different "workspaces" or "desktops".
You can
make Shoebox use a window as a jump target. |
| windows,
multiple |
Shoebox
can display records from the same database in multiple windows. |
| windows,
switching between |
There
are several ways for you to switch between windows. |
| word
formulas |
You
can write word formulas to eliminate invalid parses. |
| word
processors |
See Microsoft
Word |
| workspaces |
In
Shoebox, you can set up projects for different "workspaces" or "desktops". |
| writing
systems |
See scripts
|
