Sequence Database Properties dialog box defines the sequence database by specifying the types of sequences to be placed in the database, as well as other database properties.

The window consists of several parts:

1) Centered at the top of the screen is the name of the sequence database ('C1' in the above figure). To rename the sequence database, return to the main menu and select 'Sequence', then 'Database functions...' then 'Rename a sequence database'. 2) T ype of sequences (L-H side) specifies which types of sequences will be placed in the database. Sequences within a database must all be of the same type. The following sequence types are available: • Normal is for normal sequences, that is, the sequence starts in a squared set, and resolves with everyone in sequence with their original partner. • Opening biggie is the same as Normal but is intended for sequences that only contain a few calls (maybe 5 or less). • Singing call is for singing call sequences. When selected, a dropdown list appears containing the following: • Corner progression indicates that dancers should be paired with their original corners after the sequence. • R-H Lady progression indicates that each man should be paired with his original R-H Lady after the sequence. 80 • Stir the bucket is for stir the bucket routines. That is, routines that rotate the squared set by 90 degrees counter-clockwise (placing Couple #1 at Couple #2's position; Couple #2 at Couple #3's position, etc.). • Module is for modules. Currently, modules are only applicable to 8-dancer sequences. A 'From' and a 'To' field must be selected from the appropriate dropdown lists. 'From' indicates the starting position, and 'To' indicates the ending position. The following positions are available within the dropdown lists: • means that nothing is specified. This is the default. This field must be changed before saving the database paramters. • Resolve (available only within the 'To' field) indicates that the sequence ends with a resolve such as Left Allemande or Right & Left Grand and that the dancers are insequence and paired with their original partners. • Static Set is for a static set. • Zero Box (Box 1-4) is for the formation obtained from a static set after Heads Square Thru 4. • Zero Line (1P2P) is for the formation obtained from a static set after Heads Lead Right then Circle To A Line. 3) The Flags frame (lower L-H part of screen) allows you to set flags associated with the sequences in the database. The flags are not currently used by the program for any purpose. 4) Start index and End index (upper R-H corner of screen) display the start record index of the end record index respectively of the sequences currently in the sequence database. 5) The following fields are on the R-H side of the screen: • N umber of dancers indicates the number of dancers required for sequences within this database. Valid values are: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12. The default is 8. • M aximum level is the desired maximum level for calls within the sequences within the database. If a sequence is edited and a call is added in which the level of the call is greater than the 'Maximum level', a dialog box appears notifying you that the call is outside of the maximum level. For example, if you are writing an A1 dance, set the Maximum level to A1 (or A1V) and if you inadvertently place an A2 call within the sequence, you will be notified. • P rimary header is the header displayed at the top of the page when the sequence is printed in 'Normal' mode. The length of the primary header can not exceed 6 characters. The primary header is typically the level of the sequence (e.g., Basic, MS, Plus, A1, etc.). • S econdary header is the header displayed immediately beneath the primary header when the sequence is printed in 'Normal' mode. The length of the secondary header can not exceed 20 characters. The secondary header is typically the type of sequence (e.g., Singing call, Workshop, Intro To A1). If no secondary header is desired, clear this field to contain only spaces. • Default Difficulty is the default difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard) for the sequences within the sequence database. The difficulty level of any sequence within the database may be changed to a value other than this default. • Default List is the default list associated with the sequence database. • A uthor is the author of the sequences within the database. In most cases, this should be set to yourself. • Comments associates a comment with the sequence database. The comments field is currently not used by the program for any purpose. 6) At the lower part of the screen, there are three buttons: • Change database selects another sequence database. If changes have been made to the current database, you will be asked if you wish to save them. • O K saves the parameters for the current database and exits this screen. • C ancel exits this screen without saving changes made to the current database. 81