National FIS Software : Timing - Revision history

Geoff at 15:20, 4 January 2010

2010-01-04T15:20:23Z

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	The software can manage the timing of the race by receiving data from a timer attached to the computer. This is usually done via serial connections with timing devices, but may also be done for some timers via a LAN or USB connection.		The software can manage the timing of the race by receiving data from a timer attached to the computer. This is usually done via serial connections with timing devices, but may also be done for some timers via an LAN or USB connection.

	Results can be sent to a scoreboard via another serial port.		Results can be sent to a scoreboard via another serial port.
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	===Timing Mode===		===Timing Mode===

	A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features, but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key, is you'll ~~only~~ be allowed to practice in the timing screen for two minutes. Before committing, you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software, and try out some of the timing management features of the software. With a key and valid license, there are no restrictions.		A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features, but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key is that you'll be allowed to practice in the timing screen for only two minutes. Before committing, you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software, and try out some of the timing management features of the software. With a key and valid license, there are no restrictions.

	===Demo Mode===		===Demo Mode===

	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts, everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen, then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above). If a timer is set, ~~then~~ timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested, even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts, everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen, then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above). If a timer is set, the timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested, even without a key.

	===More...===		===More...===

Kelly: /* Timing */

2009-11-03T14:45:23Z

Timing

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	The software can manage the timing of the race by receiving data from a timer attached to the computer. This is usually done via serial connections with timing devices but may also be done for some timers via a LAN or USB connection.		The software can manage the timing of the race by receiving data from a timer attached to the computer. This is usually done via serial connections with timing devices, but may also be done for some timers via a LAN or USB connection.

	Results can be sent to a scoreboard via another serial port.		Results can be sent to a scoreboard via another serial port.
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	===Practice Mode===		===Practice Mode===

	If a timer has not been selected in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen, actual time data ~~can not~~ be processed by the software and the timing screens will open in practice mode. Practice mode gives options for manual starts and finishes and gives a great opportunity to practice the timing features of the software. As not to be confused with real times, all practice times are to a whole second and an		If a timer has not been selected in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen, actual time data cannot be processed by the software and the timing screens will open in practice mode. Practice mode gives options for manual starts and finishes, and gives a great opportunity to practice the timing features of the software. As not to be confused with real times, all practice times are to a whole second and an
	[[National_FIS_Software_:_Competitors_Insert_Edit#Audit\|audit]] entry is created.		[[National_FIS_Software_:_Competitors_Insert_Edit#Audit\|audit]] entry is created.

	===Timing Mode===		===Timing Mode===

	A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key is you'll only be allowed to practice in the timing screen for two minutes. So, ~~before committing~~ you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software and try out some of the timing management features of the software. With a key and valid license there are no restrictions.		A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features, but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key, is you'll only be allowed to practice in the timing screen for two minutes. Before committing, you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software, and try out some of the timing management features of the software. With a key and valid license, there are no restrictions.

	===Demo Mode===		===Demo Mode===

	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) ~~but if~~ a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts, everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen, then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above). If a timer is set, then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested, even without a key.

	===More...===		===More...===

Geoff at 23:47, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T23:47:36Z

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	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.


	===More...===		===More...===

Geoff at 23:47, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T23:47:25Z

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	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.


			===More...===

	*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]		*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]

Geoff at 23:46, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T23:46:38Z

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	==Timing==		==Timing==


	*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]

	*[[Timers\|Timers]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]


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	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.


			*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]

			*[[Timers\|Timers]]

			*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]

			*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]

Geoff at 23:45, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T23:45:36Z

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 ==Timing==
 The software can manage the timing of the race by receiving data from a timer attached to the computer. This is usually done via serial connections with timing devices but may also be done for some timers via a LAN or USB connection.
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 If a [[Keys & Licenses|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.

Geoff: /* Demo Mode */

2009-10-16T23:45:02Z

Demo Mode

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	*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]		*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]

			*[[Timers\|Timers]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]		*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]		*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]

Geoff: /* Demo Mode */

2009-10-16T17:34:53Z

Demo Mode

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	===Demo Mode===		===Demo Mode===

	If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. ~~This~~ is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after 2 minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.		If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. Demo mode is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after two minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.

Geoff: /* Timing Mode */

2009-10-16T17:34:07Z

Timing Mode

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	===Timing Mode===		===Timing Mode===

	A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key is you'll only be allowed to practice in the timing screen for two minutes. So, before committing you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software and try out some of the timing management features of the software.		A [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is needed to use the timing features but everything can be connected and tested without a key. The only restriction without a key is you'll only be allowed to practice in the timing screen for two minutes. So, before committing you can connect timing equipment, make sure it communicates with the software and try out some of the timing management features of the software. With a key and valid license there are no restrictions.

	===Demo Mode===		===Demo Mode===

Geoff at 17:32, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T17:32:40Z

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	===Demo Mode===		===Demo Mode===

			If a [[Keys & Licenses\|key and license]] is not connected to the computer when the software starts everything can still be connected and tested. If there isn't a timer set in the [[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|setup & test]] screen then the timing screens will operate in practice mode (above) but if a timer is set then timing screens will be in demo mode. This is fully functional and will accept times from the timer, but will close after 2 minutes. It's done this way so the process of interfacing to a timer can be fully tested even without a key.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:45, 16 October 2009
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	*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]		*[[National FIS Software : Timing Setup\|Setup & Test]]

			*[[Timers\|Timers]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]		*[[National FIS Software : Managing The Race\|Managing The Race]]

	*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]		*[[National FIS Software : Intervals & Speed Traps\|Intervals & Speed Traps]]