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Reports are accessed via the 'Reports' button on the [[National FIS Software : Competitors|competitors tab]]:
Reports are accessed via the ''Reports'' button on the [[National FIS Software : Competitors|competitors tab]]:




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* The list of reports and the report created for an option will change depending on the settings made in the [[National FIS Software : Race Header|race header]].
* The list of reports and the report created for an option, will change depending on the settings made in the [[National FIS Software : Race Header|race header]].


* As shown above some reports are marked with a yellow key icon. These mark reports that are the format expected by the national governing body or FIS.
* As shown above, some reports are marked with a yellow key icon. These mark reports are the format expected by the national governing body or FIS.


* By default the report selected will include all competitors but most reports can also be generated based on just a [[National FIS Software : Competitors Block|blocks of competitors]].
* By default, the report selected will include all competitors, but most reports can also be generated based on just a [[National FIS Software : Competitors Block|blocks of competitors]].


* Some reports will give additional options before generating the report. For example:
* Some reports will give additional options before generating the report. For example:
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* The first option allows changing from the default language of English to French. Only some alpine reports are available in French at this time.
* The first option allows changing from the default language of English to French. Only some alpine reports are available in French at this time.


* When a report is generated it's first displayed in the screen. This 'Preview' screen allows you to make sure it's exactly what you want before proceeding:
* When a report is generated, it's first displayed on the screen. This preview screen allows you to make sure it's exactly what you want before proceeding:




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:* Scroll through the report.
:* Scroll through the report.


:* Print. Clicking print will bring up a typical Windows print screen allowing all or specific pages to be printed. The process used by the software is unusual because it prints each page as a separate document. This is done to keep each page on it's own piece of paper but means there aren't options for two sided printing if your printer has that capability.
:* Print. Clicking ''print'' will bring up a typical Windows print screen allowing all or specific pages to be printed. The process used by the software is unusual because it prints each page as a separate document. This is done to keep each page on it's own piece of paper.  This means there isn't an option for two-sided printing.


:* Attach the report to Live-Timing.com. This option is only available if the race has been registered with Live-Timing.com. [[Live-Timing : Introduction#Attached_Reports|Click here]] for more information.
:* Attach the report to Live-Timing.com. This option is only available if the race has been registered with Live-Timing.com. [[Live-Timing : Introduction#Attached_Reports|Click here]] for more information.


:* Edit the report!  The report is presented as text but may be edited if needed before printing etc. Simply click and type/delete etc. in the preview box.
:* Edit the report!  The report is presented as text, but may be edited, if needed, before printing, etc. Simply click and type/delete, etc. in the preview box.


:* Save to a file. This option will bring up save dialogue box that will allow you to save it as a text file.
:* Save to a file. This option will bring up a save screen that will allow you to save it as a text file.


:* Copy the file. By clicking in the preview box and highlighting all the text (or Ctrl-A) you can copy the report as text by hitting Ctrl-C. This can then be pasted as needed into another application, such as Word, via 'Paste' or hitting Ctrl-V.
:* Copy the file. By clicking in the preview box and highlighting all the text (or Ctrl-A), you can copy the report as text by hitting Ctrl-C. This can then be pasted as needed into another application, such as Word, via ''Paste'' or hitting Ctrl-V.

Latest revision as of 02:05, 4 December 2009

Reports are accessed via the Reports button on the competitors tab:



Notes:

  • The list of reports and the report created for an option, will change depending on the settings made in the race header.
  • As shown above, some reports are marked with a yellow key icon. These mark reports are the format expected by the national governing body or FIS.
  • By default, the report selected will include all competitors, but most reports can also be generated based on just a blocks of competitors.
  • Some reports will give additional options before generating the report. For example:



  • The first option allows changing from the default language of English to French. Only some alpine reports are available in French at this time.
  • When a report is generated, it's first displayed on the screen. This preview screen allows you to make sure it's exactly what you want before proceeding:



At this point you may:
  • Scroll through the report.
  • Print. Clicking print will bring up a typical Windows print screen allowing all or specific pages to be printed. The process used by the software is unusual because it prints each page as a separate document. This is done to keep each page on it's own piece of paper. This means there isn't an option for two-sided printing.
  • Attach the report to Live-Timing.com. This option is only available if the race has been registered with Live-Timing.com. Click here for more information.
  • Edit the report! The report is presented as text, but may be edited, if needed, before printing, etc. Simply click and type/delete, etc. in the preview box.
  • Save to a file. This option will bring up a save screen that will allow you to save it as a text file.
  • Copy the file. By clicking in the preview box and highlighting all the text (or Ctrl-A), you can copy the report as text by hitting Ctrl-C. This can then be pasted as needed into another application, such as Word, via Paste or hitting Ctrl-V.