Live-Timing : Introduction - Revision history

Geoff: /* Attached Reports */

2010-01-04T18:50:27Z

Attached Reports

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	In addition to the live data going to the website you can also post reports. These are called		In addition to the live data going to the website you can also post reports. These are called
	"Attached Reports". Simply create the report using the options in the software and when the		''Attached Reports'' Simply create the report using the options in the software and when the
	report is visible on the screen (preview page), click on the button at the bottom to "Attach to		report is visible on the screen (preview page), click on the button at the bottom to ''Attach to''
	Live-Timing". You'll be asked to specify a name for the report and then the report will be sent		''Live-Timing''. You'll be asked to specify a name for the report and then the report will be sent
	to the website. As with the "Upload all Competitors" option, you'll see the number of lines		to the website. As with the ''Upload all Competitors'' option, you'll see the number of lines
	counting down as the report is sent. Don't close the software until this gets to zero.		counting down as the report is sent. Don't close the software until this gets to zero.

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	<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">		<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">
	:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.		:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an ''Attached Report'' to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique, you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.
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	If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the "Other Options" menu on		If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the ''Other Options'' menu on
	the Live-Timing tab of the software.		the ''Live-Timing'' tab of the software.

Geoff: /* Messages */

2010-01-04T18:47:51Z

Messages

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	===Messages===		===Messages===

	Once your race is registered another button will be visible called "Other Options" with a drop		Once your race is registered another button will be visible called ''Other Options'' with a drop
	down menu. This menu includes an option to "Send a Message".		down menu. This menu includes an option to ''Send a Message''.
	If your race is registered, you'll see a button on the timing screen for this, as well.		If your race is registered, you'll see a button on the timing screen for this, as well.
	These options allow you to send a message that comes up at the top of the race on		These options allow you to send a message that comes up at the top of the race on

Geoff: /* Overview */

2010-01-04T18:46:41Z

Overview

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	It is also recommended that you look at, or watch your race at Live-Timing.com yourself to		It is also recommended that you look at, or watch your race at Live-Timing.com yourself to
	ensure the website accurately represents the race, especially once the race is complete.		ensure the website accurately represents the race; especially once the race is complete.

	===Messages===		===Messages===

Geoff: /* Overview */

2010-01-04T18:45:17Z

Overview

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	You should not close the software or your Internet connection until this count gets to zero!		You should not close the software or your Internet connection until this count gets to zero!

	It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED you use the ''Upload All Competitors~~''''Italic text~~'' button after timing a		It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED you use the ''Upload All Competitors'' button after timing a
	run and after any important changes have been made to the results to ensure that the website		run and after any important changes have been made to the results to ensure that the website
	accurately reflects the race.		accurately reflects the race.

Geoff: /* Overview */

2010-01-04T18:44:51Z

Overview

Geoff: /* Overview */

2010-01-04T18:40:52Z

Overview

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	Once the information on this page is filled in and your race is registered at Live-Timing.com,		Once the information on this page is filled in and your race is registered at Live-Timing.com,
	any changes you make to the competitor data will be reflected on the website.		any changes you make to the competitor data will be reflected on the website.
	This happens transparently, but you need to be aware of what is online. ~~Presenting accurate~~		This happens transparently, but you need to be aware of what is online. PRESENTING ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DATA IS
	~~and complete data is~~ VERY IMPORTANT.		VERY IMPORTANT.

	While timing the race, the data is sent whenever anything happens (start, finish, dnf, etc.). You		While timing the race, the data is sent whenever anything happens (start, finish, dnf, etc.). You

Geoff at 00:39, 2 September 2009

2009-09-02T00:39:35Z

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	Attaching reports is another way to look professional and keep viewers informed. Any		Attaching reports is another way to look professional and keep viewers informed. Any
	number of reports may be attached.		number of reports may be attached.


	<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">		<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">
	:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.		:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.
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	If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the "Other Options" menu on		If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the "Other Options" menu on
	the Live-Timing tab of the software.		the Live-Timing tab of the software.

Geoff at 00:39, 2 September 2009

2009-09-02T00:39:14Z

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	<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">		<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">
	:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on		:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.
	preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique
	you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.
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	If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the "Other Options" menu on		If a report needs to be unattached (deleted), it can be done via the "Other Options" menu on
	the Live-Timing tab of the software.		the Live-Timing tab of the software.

Geoff at 00:38, 2 September 2009

2009-09-02T00:38:42Z

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	<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">		<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">
	:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an		:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an "Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on
	"Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on
	preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique		preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique
	you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.		you could attach minutes from a meeting or a schedule for a multi-race series, etc.

Geoff at 00:38, 2 September 2009

2009-09-02T00:38:20Z

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	<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">		<div style="background-color:LightGray; -moz-border-radius:15px;">
	'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an		:'''Tip:''' You can actually edit any report while it's on the preview screen before sending it as an
	"Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on		"Attached Report" to Live-Timing.com. You could even create a report and once it's on
	preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique		preview, delete the entire report and type in or paste whatever you want. Using this technique

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	VERY IMPORTANT.		VERY IMPORTANT.

	While timing the race, the data is sent whenever anything happens (start, finish, dnf, etc.). ~~You~~		While timing the race, the data is sent whenever anything happens (start, finish, dnf, etc.).
	~~time~~ the race as you normally would and the data is sent automatically. This allows viewers		Time the race as you normally would and the data is sent automatically. This allows viewers
	to see the results immediately. But, it also allows them to see any errors until they're		to see the results immediately. But, it also allows them to see any errors until they're
	corrected. This is exactly the same situation as other unofficial methods of presenting		corrected. This is exactly the same situation as other unofficial methods of presenting
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	In addition to relying on the data at Live-Timing being updated as you make changes within		In addition to relying on the data at Live-Timing being updated as you make changes within
	the software, there is a button on the Live-Timing tab (this screen) to "Upload All		the software, there is a button on the ''Live-Timing'' tab (this screen) to ''Upload All''
	Competitors". This button is only visible once the race is registered. It will clear out all of the		''Competitors''. This button is only visible once the race is registered. It will clear out all of the
	competitor data on Live-Timing.com for your race and upload it again; all in one go in its		competitor data on Live-Timing.com for your race and upload it again; all in one go in its
	current state. When you use this button, you will see it counting down the lines of data being		current state. When you use this button, you will see it counting down the lines of data being
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	You should not close the software or your Internet connection until this count gets to zero!		You should not close the software or your Internet connection until this count gets to zero!

	It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED you use the "Upload All Competitors" button after timing a		It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED you use the ''Upload All Competitors''''Italic text'' button after timing a
	run and after any important changes have been made to the results to ensure that the website		run and after any important changes have been made to the results to ensure that the website
	accurately reflects the race.		accurately reflects the race.

	It is also recommended that you look at or watch your race at Live-Timing.com yourself to		It is also recommended that you look at, or watch your race at Live-Timing.com yourself to
	ensure the website accurately represents the race, especially once the race is complete.		ensure the website accurately represents the race, especially once the race is complete.