Toolkit 2 Manual

MYLAPS Toolkit Toolkit MYLAPS version 2

MANUAL

MYLAPS SPORTS TIMING BY AMB I.T. AND CHAMPIONCHIP

Contents Contact Information 1 Introduction 1.1 Scope of this manual 2 Functional description 2.1 Basic principle 3 Installation 3.1 Install Toolkit 3.2 Uninstall Toolkit 4 Operation 4.1 Basic functions 4.2 Start 4.2.1 First time startup 4.3 Create Race 4.3.1 How does it work? 4.3.2 Single Use Files 4.4 Add Location 4.4.1 How do you assign locations? 4.5 Add Device 4.5.1 How do I connect devices to a location? 4.5.2 Add Offline devices 4.5.3 Add Manual devices 4.6 Manage files 4.6.1 How do I pass data to an exporter? 4.7 Add Exporter 4.7.1 How do I connect an exporter? 4.7.2 Database exporter 4.7.3 User Defined File exporter 4.7.4 TCP/IP exporter 4.7.5 Display window 4.8 Athlete Import Manager 4.8.1 Import Athletes 4.8.2 Search 4.8.3 Add, delete, edit athletes 4.8.4 Delete invalids 4.9 Teamwork 4.10 Extra features 4.10.1 BibTag Filter 4.10.2 BibTag text rules 4.10.3 Clear race 4.10.4 Mute sound 4.10.5 Replay 4.10.6 Compact view 4.10.7 Log browser 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting principles 5.2 Troubleshooting table Appendix 1: Keyboard shortcuts Appendix 2: Specifications

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Contact Information MYLAPS EMEA Office Haarlem The Netherlands Tel: +31 23 7600 100 E-mail: [email protected]

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www.mylaps.com All rights reserved Copyright © 2012 MYLAPS This publication has been written with great care. However, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible, either for any errors occurring in this publication or for their consequences. The sale of products, services of goods governed under this publication are covered by MYLAPS’s standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and this product manual is provided solely for informational purposes. This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product of the type given on the cover page.

MYLAPS 2

Manual: MYLAPS Toolkit/2012-02

1. Introduction 1.1 Scope of this manual This manual is intended for operating and supervisory personnel and provides information on installing and operating the Toolkit software. The manual is divided into the following sections: • Introduction • Functional description: functional description of Toolkit • Installation: first time installation of the software (and eventual removal if required) • Operation: describes the various screen functions, and how to operate the software • Troubleshooting: tables with potential problems, causes and solutions • Appendices: contain system specifications and keyboard shortcuts

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2. Functional Description 2.1 Basic principle Toolkit is the all-in-one solution for selecting locations, devices and exporters when managing race data and assigning the results to a database. It is an intuitive, quick and easy to configure system that allows the user to configure, operate and maintain the following MYLAPS systems: • MYLAPS ChampionChip System • MYLAPS ProChip System • MYLAPS BibTag System A flexible component structure makes Toolkit suitable for all types of races, and the user-friendly interface allows you to monitor and configure the system in a single screen.

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3. Installation 3.1 Install Toolkit 1

Download the Toolkit application from the MYLAPS Partner site. Check with MYLAPS if you do not have an assigned password. NOTE: To update the toolkit software, first uninstall the old toolkit version before installing the new update.

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Open the startup file to access the Toolkit install shield wizard screen: • To configure the installation process choose the next button • To install Toolkit without changing any of the default installation settings choose the install button • Press the cancel button to leave the installation wizard

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Check the installation settings shown on this Wizard screen: • If the setting is correct, press NEXT • If required change the setting before pressing NEXT • Press back to go back to the previous installation screen

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Check the installation settings shown here: • If the destination folder is correct, press NEXT • If required choose a different destination folder before pressing NEXT • Press back to go back to the previous installation screen 5

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Check the installation settings shown here: • If you want to create a desktop icon, press NEXT • If you do not want a desktop icon, deselect desktop before pressing NEXT • Press back to go back to the previous installation screen

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Check the installation settings shown here: • If you want to set the file extension, press NEXT • If you do not want to set the file extension, deselect the check box before pressing NEXT • Press back to go back to the previous installation screen

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Check the confirm settings shown here: • To confirm, press NEXT • Press back to go back to the previous installation screen

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A new message appears to show that the software is being installed - this may take several minutes.

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When Toolkit is correctly installed, a COMPLETED window will appear. Press FINISH to acknowledge and start up Toolkit. If Toolkit does not install correctly, repeat steps 2 to 9; if Toolkit still does not install correctly, contact MYLAPS.

10 Check that Toolkit starts correctly with its initial startup screen. For a step-by-step description on using Toolkit, refer to section 4 Operation.

NOTE: If you use a MYLAPS ChipScanner or a USB-RS485 converter, make sure proper drivers are installed separately - they are not yet included in the installation package. 3.2 Uninstall Toolkit 1 Go to Start > all programs and click on MYLAPS > TOOLKIT > UNINSTALL TOOLKIT. 2 On the next screen, choose YES to remove Toolkit.

3 Wait until the uninstall process is completed.

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4. Operation 4.1 Basic functions After starting Toolkit (see 4.2 Start), there are five basic operating steps - see Figure 4.1. These steps are described sequentially in the remainder of this Operation section.



Figure 4.1 Operation steps

The very first time that you start up Toolkit, you may need to set up various preferences to tune Toolkit for your specific setup - these preferences are described in section 4.2.1 First time startup. Other features are available to change the Toolkit user interface or to adapt race settings - see section 4.8 Extra features. Once you have read through this Operation section, refer to section 5 Practical example for a step-by-step example procedure for setting up and running Toolkit. 4.2 Start When starting up Toolkit, the following screen appears:





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Figure 4.2 Startup screen

Choose here: • START A NEW RACE - to setup Toolkit for a new race • LOAD ANOTHER RACE - to view, edit or export a previously saved race into Toolkit (this race must be available on a local or network drive) • REPLAY SAVED RACE - to view, edit or export a race that was saved with Toolkit If you choose START A NEW RACE, you will be asked to assign details for the new race - see section 4.3 Create Race. If you choose REPLAY SAVED RACE or LOAD ANOTHER RACE, the race data is already configured and you will directly enter the main Toolkit screen for that race - see section 4.4 Add Location. NOTE: Choosing a saved race here is useful if you wish to use the old settings to quickly configure a new race that has similar locations, devices and/or exporters. 4.2.1 First time startup Before running Toolkit for the first time, you may need to assign various preferences to suit your local setup. Access the preferences menu from the top menu with FILE > PREFERENCES... - the following screen appears:



Figure 4.3 Preferences screen

Here you can choose the applicable tab entry for the preferences you wish to change, including: • • •

General CCNetServer Scanners

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Visualization Notification Proxy

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NOTE: The preferences for CCNetServer and Scanner must always be set the first time that Toolkit is started up. 4.2.1.1 General Preferences Here you can assign the default startup screen and confirmation dialogs.





Figure 4.4 Preferences (General screen)

4.2.1.2 CCNetServer Preferences Assign here the login details if you choose for a connection with CCNetServer. For example, European users can use the server addresses as shown in the example screen; users in North and South America can connect to: Server 1: usa1.championchip.net Server 2: usa2.championchip.net Server 3: usa3.championchip.net Server 4: usa4.championchip.net If required, contact MyLaps for your appropriate server settings and login password.

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Figure 4.5 Preferences (CCNetServer)

4.2.1.3 Scanner Preferences Assign or enable the correct scanners for your system. Important considerations here are: • Some com ports may be in use by other applications; this can affect the correct scanning function in Toolkit. Only enable here the ports used by MYLAPS devices. • Always use the baudrate similar to the baudrate on your device. • If using an ethernet connection, enable the correct networks device.





Figure 4.6 Preferences (Scanners)

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4.2.1.4 Visualization Preferences Assign here your preferred date format - note that the changes only take effect after you restart Toolkit. Here you can also change the overview of the devices. You invert the file list location from right to left.

Figure 4.7 Preferences (Visualization)

4.2.1.5 Notificaction Preferences Here you can indicate to receive system notifications when a device number is not unique.

Figure 4.8 Preferences (Notification)

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4.3 Create Race The following race setup details must be assigned:





Figure 4.9 Race setup

Here you can assign: • Race name and start date • Activation modes • None • Single Use files • Race Credit Keys 4.3.1 How does it work? 1. Enter a name for your race, e.g. Boston Marathon 2011. 2. Enter a start date for the race by choosing from the pull-down calendar. The default date will be the current date. 3. Choose NONE (default), SINGLE USE FILES or RACE CREDIT KEYS. For more information on these selections, see: • section 4.3.2 Single Use Files • section 4.3.3 Race Credit Keys 4. Once the race setup details are assigned, you will enter the Toolkit main screen where menu options are displayed on the top of the screen. 5. You can now assign locations - see section 4.4 Add Location.



Figure 4.10 Main screen

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4.3.2 Single Use File Management If you choose for the ‘Single Use Files’ option you must first add the relevant file. See the example in the following figure:



Figure 4.11 Single Use File Management

This file contains information on all previously validated chips; other chips will be rejected. Note that this file is only valid within the date range specified - see example date range in Figure 4.11. For further information, contact MYLAPS. 4.4 Add Location From the menu bar on the main screen, click to add a location for a race. Here you can assign a location and eventually manage that location. See following example screen:

Figure 4.12 Location screen

4.4.1 How do you assign locations? 1. Assign a location for a logical timing location for your race (e.g. assign ‘Start’) 2. Click ok to assign the location. 3. Repeat this step to assign a location for other locations (e.g. split time and finish). 14

NOTE: It is always useful to assign the same ‘location names’ as your result table field names. 4. Check that each location appears in the main Toolkit screen 5. If required, click on a location and adjust any settings in the dialog box in the bottom of the screen. Here you can choose: • Settings and status • Markers • Lap count 6. Once you have added and configured all required locations, you can add devices to each location - see section 4.5 Add Device



Figure 4.13 Adding locations

4.5 Add Device Press to add devices. Toolkit will automatically detect any devices connected to your computer and display the ‘Online Device’ screen. Here you have the following choices for adding online devices (scanners, Network, Serial and CCNetServer). The other tab entries here allow you to: • Add offline devices • Manually connect a device

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Figure 4.14 Add online device

4.5.1 How do I connect devices to a location? 1. Select a device by clicking on its icon (e.g. myear_1). 2. Select the location where it will be used, e.g. myear_1 is at the start location, so select start (from the pull-down menu) and click assign.

Figure 4.15 Assign Device

3. Select the device at the ‘Split time’ location and choose Split. Assign the device at this location. 16

4. Repeat these steps for the device at ‘Finish’. 5. Check that your devices are now connected at the appropriate locations - see Figure 4.18.

Figure 4.16 Device overview

6. Click on the blue ? on a device to organise how the files on the device are downloaded to Toolkit - see following possibilities:

Figure 4.17 Organise file download

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7. Click on any device - the bottom half of your screen shows ‘real time’ status of the device: • e.g. number of registrations in each file, plus graphical status information (battery, errors, warnings, etc.) • If required, click on any linked fields to change device settings (e.g. name, time between chip, squelch) • If an error ( ) or warning ( ) appears beside a device, click on the device for an overview of the precise error/ warning situation. Click on the X of an error/warning to acknowledge it 8. See section 4.6 Manage files for how to further manage the files on assigned devices. 4.5.2 Add Offline devices To prepare a race offline, devices can be created and assigned to a location offline. As soon as the device with the corresponding MACaddress appears online during the race, the connection will be made. The ‘File import device’ is a virtual device which can be used for practise purposes. You can add as many file import devices to your locations as needed to replay any race in Toolkit. ‘Old’ Readlite files can be imported to replay old races.

Figure 4.18 Add offline device

4.5.3 Add Manual devices This tab allows you to add devices manually, e.g. if you want to establish a dial-in connection to your device. 18

Figure 4.19 Manually add device

4.6 Manage files From the main Toolkit screen, click on a file to view file details - see the example ‘Finish’ file.

Figure 4.20 Overview files

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Here you can: • Pass files through to an exporter - you will always need to first assign an export method for the files so that the race data is automatically transmitted - this is described in section 4.7 Add Exporter • Rename files - click on the interactive field Name to change the name of the file • Click on a chip within a file to view chip details - see bottom right of Figure 4.22 You can also right-click on a file to access a menu screen for other file actions:

Figure 4.21 Manage files The options here are: • Rename a file • Ignore file - do not export the contents of this file • Delete file - delete the last file completely from the location (only possible for The Ear, not with APEX) • Clear file - clear the contents of the last file but leave the file at this location (only possible for The Ear, not with APEX) 4.6.1 How do I pass data to an exporter? 1. Make sure that you have assigned the exporters correctly - see section 4.7 Add Exporter. 2. When a race begins, export the files you’d like to export by clicking (Play) on a file: • If you click on the last (=active) file, it will change into a (pause) icon; data will automatically flow from the timing device to the assigned exporter(s) and all new chip data is exported automatically • If you click on any previous file, stored data in the file is exported to the assigned exporter(s); the icon will change into a replay icon • Click at any time to pause the flow of data from a file 20

3. As race data is being exported, regularly check your systems for status including warnings and errors. 4. When a race is completed, you can select FILE > SAVE from the menu bar to archive your race data (chips registrations, device settings, locations, etc.) to a file. 4.7 Add Exporter Click to display the available exporters. Here you can add an Exporter, select an exporter to view the assigned location, and select the location to view the assigned exporters. Possible exporters are: • Database exporter • User Defined File exporter • TCP/IP exporter • Display window

Figure 4.22 Exporters

4.7.1 How do I connect an exporter? The normal working sequence for setting up an exporter is: 1. Click on the required exporter icon in the right column (e.g. Database export) The exporter panel will change color to yellow and will appear in the right column. An exporter locater check boxes will also appear on the right of each of the location bars.

Figure 4.23 Choose exporter

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2. Make sure that the ‘Enable link’ checkbox is selected in the exporter box. 3. Link the locations you’d like to assign to the exporter by clicking the check boxes for those locations. NOTE: A yellow arrow will appear to indicate that a flow of data is assigned between a location and an exporter.

Figure 4.24 Assign exporter

4. Check the status and assign settings for the exporter by clicking on the Exporter panel. See following example for a Database exporter.

Figure 4.25 Manage exporter

Other buttons on the Exporter panel are: • Delete exporter by clicking • Pause exporter by clicking (if exporting is paused, restart again by clicking ) • Show action menu by clicking NOTE: The figure in the bottom left of the Exporter panel shows the number of registrations to process.

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4.7.2 Database exporter Use database export to assign data to an existing results database. See the following steps to set up an example database: 1

Click on the exporter.

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Click on the choose database button (a create database connection wizard opens). 2

For this example, choose Microsoft access and click next. Select in ‘Source’ the relevant database for your race and click ok. If the database satisfies the Championchip criteria, the Database export screen reappears with the database name. If the database is not correct, see 6.2 Troubleshooting table

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Click EDIT SETTINGS: Click the check box in the relevant columns to assign where time registrations will be stored in the results table for your race NOTE: The locations show the default ‘Earliest’ - click on this database filter to view the Location filter settings. 23

If required, adjust the filters here for a location* by clicking on the field ‘Earliest’ under a location, e.g. assign Start with chip filter to ‘Latest’. Enter a minimum time or choose a gunshot marker (if required). When finished, click ok • • •

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‘Earliest’ is mostly used when mats are behind the Finish line. ‘Latest’ is sometimes used when the Start line is directly behind the set of antennas or mats. ‘Laps’ is used in lap events; this option fills the next empty column in your database. Optionally the first field of your database can be filled and updated with the last passing - this simplifies some result queries. ‘All’ is used only for testing purposes. Your database will always be updated with the newest entry, regardless of the time.

4.7.3 User Defined File exporter Use file export to export to a user defined file. 1

Click on the exporter.

button on the

Use the settings and status screens to assign where the file will be stored and to setup your file.

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Select a previously created format under ‘Output’, and continue at step 4, or create an export format by clicking edit.

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Choose a format name and file extension. Insert a header for your file export. Choose the required export fields from the pull-down menu and press insert. Add any required field separating characters. Add a footer if required (this footer will be ignored when appending the data to an existing file on save). Check if preview is correct and press ok

When finished, do not forget to save your file using and the pull down menu (if ‘Auto save’ is not set).

4.7.4 TCP/IP exporter This exporter can be used for ChipStore, RunScore or other Thirdparty software (that uses the same protocol as ReadLite). 1

Click on the exporter.

button on the

Assign the appropriate ip-address and port, and click ok. Toolkit will automatically maintain a connection to the tcp/ip server.

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4.7.5 Display window This exporter is used to display all race data on the screen. 1

Click on the exporter.

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Use the settings and status screens to setup your display NOTE: The display window uses your computer time in the display, not the official race times. 2

When ready to export data to the screen, choose and ‘New Display Window’ When a participant file is activated, all chip times will be shown on the screen. A participant file should be provided in a format as shown here; for example: • Names.TXT • Bib;Name; Lastname • 191;Jack: Scott • 192;John; Doe • 195;Kees; de Jong • etc. If required, right-click on the display to adjust display formats.

4.8 Athlete Import Manager Choose Action > Show athletes window (or select the Athletes button on the main screen).

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Figure 4.26 Select Athletes

The following screen appears:

Figure 4.27 Athletes screen

Here you can Import athletes using the Import athletes button. Once a list of athletes are displayed, you can perform the following actions: • Search for athlete(s) in all columns • Add, delete, edit athletes • Delete invalid entries 4.8.1 Import athletes Choose the Import athletes button to import a list of athletes from a file or a database. 1. Choose between a ‘File’ or a ‘Database’ for the source for your athlete data (in this example - choose ‘File’). NOTE: If you choose a ‘Database’ as source for the athlete data, then you will need to specify the type of database (MySQL, MS SQL Server, Microsoft Access Database). You may also need 27

to enter other user details such as server details, however the procedure for importing the athlete data is similar to the steps used for a ‘File’.

Figure 4.28 Import Athletes Screen

2. Select Next for the following screen (if required at anytime, choose Back to return to the previous screen or Cancel to return to the original Athlete screen).

Figure 4.29 Import Athletes file location

3. Choose: • column separator (e.g. each [tab] used in the data file will start a new column) • character encoding set (choose the applicable character set for your region to facilitate the transmission of data) • the row containing the first string of athlete data NOTE: Only select the ‘Use first row as headers’ option if the first imported row of data in your chosen file is cell heading text. 28

4. Select the location of the file on your network or computer by clicking on ....

Figure 4.30 Import Athletes location example

5. Browse to the specific directory and select the required file with the correct format (.txt, .TXT, .csv, .CSV). 6. Select Next. The following screen appears:

Figure 4.31 Configure column settings

7. Do the following: • rename columns if required • select which column contains the chipcode data • select the columns to be included in the athlete display (by clicking the relevant ‘Import’ box) 8. Press Next. 9. Check the displayed Preview screen and click OK if you are happy with the result (click Back if you need to make last-minute adjustments). The athlete confirmation screen will appear.

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Figure 4.32 Athlete confirmation screen

10. Click now the Confirm changes icon in the top right of the screen to confirm the athletes screen. The following screen is then displayed.

Figure 4.33 Athletes Screen

11. Here you can search for athletes with the search field, or edit, delete, and add athletes by selecting fields with your right mouse button. See following sections. NOTE: If invalid athletes are included, these entries will be shown as a highlighted row and the ‘Delete invalids’ button will be activated on the top right of the screen. Refer to 4.3.4 Delete invalids on page 20 for more information on how to handle these entries.

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4.8.2 Search 1. Enter a value in the search field (e.g. Smith). If required, refine the search to specific columns by selecting ‘Search in Column’. See following example. Here you can specify a column to search - leave this blank for now.

Figure 4.34 Configure search settings

2. As you type your search entry into the search field, the search results are displayed on the screen. Continue typing until you see only the athlete(s) you require.

Figure 4.35 Search results

Notice that a field at the bottom of the screen also lists the number of search ‘results’. 4.8.3 Add, Delete, Edit athletes 1. Select a field in the athlete window and click on your right mouse button. 2. Choose here to either Edit, Add or Delete athlete data. 3. After you perform your action, the Confirm changes button will be active in the top right of the screen. 4. Select Confirm changes to confirm the action. Notice the modified field in the bottom right of the screen lists the number of modifications. 31

Figure 4.36 Edit Athletes

4.8.4 Delete invalids 1. Check the fields to see which athletes are highlighted as invalid (also shown in a field in the bottom right of the screen). 2. Select the Delete invalids button on the top right of the screen to delete these invalid entries from the list. The entries will be shown as light grey. 3. Select Confirm changes to confirm the action. The entries are removed from the list.

Figure 4.37 Delete invalids

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4.9 Teamwork The Teamwork function allows you to run the main Toolkit as a Server and allow Toolkit Client to connect to it. The Server will send the Race setup (Locations, Devices etc), Athletes and Passings to the Client. The Client cannot modify the Race setup, but can manage the data. Exporters are not send to the Client. The Client can create his own Exporters. Any modifications made on the Server (Race setup, incoming Passings, Athlete modification etc.) will be send to the Client in realtime. Set up the Teamwork Server by selecting the Teamwork icon on the top of the screen.

Figure 4.38 Assign Teamwork server

1. Select the Teamwork icon as displayed above 2. Enter the you desired port, username and password. Default port: 8585, username: user and password: user. 3. Press Start. 4. You can now connect to the Teamwork Server by running Toolkit Client. NOTE: Server and Client need to be able to communicate with each other. If they are not in the same local network, additional network configurations may be necessary.

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4.10 Extra features Toolkit has a number of extra features that can be used to change the Toolkit user interface or to adapt the race settings. These features include:

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BibTag Filter BibTag Text Rules Clear race

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Replay Mute Sound

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4.10.1 BibTag Filter Choose Race > BibTag Filter:

Figure 4.39 Select BibTag Filter

The following screen appears:

Figure 4.40 BibTag Filter screen

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Compact view Log browser

4.10.1.1 How does it work? Here you can enter a range of BibTags to be registered by Toolkit. Choose here a maximum of 20 different filters. Each filter can be defined as: • Batch - choose the batch number • Group - choose the specific group • From - enter the first number of the Group to be included in the filter • Until - enter the last number of the Group to be included in the filter (all numbers between and including the ‘From’ and ‘Until’ numbers will be included in the filter) • Comment - enter any explanatory comments about the filtered BibTags (e.g. Amateur contestants) Once all filters are correctly entered, choose OK to save and store the filter(s). Choose Cancel to cancel the filter screen without saving the filter(s). NOTE: Choosing ‘Restore defaults’ here is useful if you wish to recall the filters stored the last time you set up filter values. 4.10.2 BibTag Text Rules Choose Race > BibText Rules

Figure 4.41 Select BibText Rules

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The following screen appears:

Figure 4.42 BibText Rules screen

NOTE: If required, select the ‘Show all’ check box to show a selection of 100 chip codes. 4.10.2.1 How does it work? Here you can assign a group name and offset to convert the chip codes to specific text that can be displayed on the athlete’s bib: • Prefix - choose a group name (numbers and/or characters) to be displayed on the bib (the default prefix has an ascending number and hyphen) • Offset - enter here a number (this number will be added to the total of the last digits of the chip code) to be displayed on the bib Example: Enter prefix (NYC-) and offset (1230) for chip code 0100042. This will display chip code 01-00042 as bib text NYC-1272. See next screen.

Figure 4.43 BibText Rules example

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Once all chip codes are correctly assigned to the appropriate bib text, choose OK to save and store the entries. Other possibilities are: • Choose Cancel to cancel the text screen without saving the assigned codes and bib text. • Select Clear all to clear all prefix values and reset the offset to zero. • Select Restore defaults to set all the prefix values to the original defaults. 4.10.3 Clear race This function is useful to clear all the registration details from a previously saved race, but use the structure for a similar race setup. For example, last year’s race or after testing your settings prior to a race. Choose action > clear race to access the following screen:

Figure 4.44 Clear Race

Clear race will create a new empty race, so a new name, date and activation method must be entered. 4.10.4 Mute sound Mute the sound by pressing in the toolbar - Toolkit will not beep for errors and chip detections. Enable the sound by pressing the mute button again.

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4.10.5 Replay In case you want to reprocess a race, it is possible to replay a race. This function provides the possibility to practice or test race situations or to provide new exports. Go to the menu selection File > Replay race, or press CTR+R directly. Choose the race file you want to replay. The race file is now reloaded and a Replay Control Dialog window is displayed.

Figure 4.45 Replay function

If needed, you can now adjust exporter options; for example to connect to a new database or to an extra device. You can also use the replay buttons as follows: • Press to start the replay function • Press to jump to the next chip detection. • Press to jump to the next file • Move the speed button to choose a desired replay speed: • real time • 10 seconds per second • 1 minute per second • 10 minutes per second 38

After replaying the race you can save it, and all adjustment will be made in the race file. NOTE: Closing the replay control dialog window will not shut down the replay function. 4.10.6 Compact view To shrink or expand your screen display, click or in the toolbar. An example ‘compacted’ screen is shown below (here you can always view the current status of the locations):

Figure 4.46 Compact screen

4.10.7 Log browser For a chronological overview of actions registered, access the top menu and select action > Show log browser.

Figure 4.47 Log Browser

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5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting principles This section offers information for troubleshooting operating problems with Toolkit. However, it is not a substitute for a thorough knowledge of Toolkit and its related systems. If you encounter a problem that is not covered, or is not corrected by the suggested remedy, please contact MyLaps Support for qualified technical guidance on how to proceed further. Contact details for MyLaps are provided on the last page of this manual. The troubleshooting table is divided into problem symptoms and their possible causes, plus a suggested remedy. Always review the complete list of possible causes for each problem before selecting which remedy to apply. Problems with an obvious cause and remedy are not included in this table. However, if you encounter a problem that you feel should be included, please notify MYLAPS Support and supply the following information: • The problem • The possible causes you considered • The remedy/remedies you applied To help track a problem and its cause, Toolkit has a log register to chronologically trace events. The log register is accessed by pressing the menu entry action > Log browser.

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5.2 Troubleshooting table Problem

Possible cause

Suggested remedy

Toolkit cannot find a device

Lost connections

Check your connections Enable used COM ports Disable unused COM ports Choose correct network device

Selected database is invalid

Database does not satisfy MYLAPS requirements

Select other database Adjust current database or download an example database from partner site

Race data incorrect

Race data incorrectly entered

Clear race and enter correct date

Display window shows incorrected time

PC time is incorrect

Correct PC time

SQL server cannot connect to Toolkit

Refer to the SQL server setup tutorial on the partner site

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Appendix 1: Keyboard Shortcuts Action

Key sequence

Create new race

CTRL - N

Open race

CTRL - O

Replay race

CTRL - R

Save race

CTRL - S

Save race as

CTRL - SHFT -S

Preferences

CTRL - P

Quit

ALT - F4

Rename

F2

Delete

DELETE

Ignore

F3

Connect

F4

Disconnect

F5

Clear race

CTRL - SHFT - C

Single use chips

CTRL - U

Create new location

CTRL - L

Add device

CTRL - D

Show log browser

CTRL - B

Show/hide export sidebar CTRL - E Compact/normal view

CTRL - W

Move to top

CTRL - O - PAGEUP

Move to bottom

CTRL - O - PAGEDOWN

Move up

PAGEUP

Move down

PAGEDOWN

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Appendix 2: Specifications Operating System • Windows XP or higher Computer • RAM • Space on hard disk • Screen resolution • Communication

1024 MB 200 MB Minimum 1024 x 768 TCP/IP and RS232

Performance • Timing devices 100 simultaneously (minimum) • Chips processed per second 250 (minimum)

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