MYLAPS Toolkit

MYLAPS SPORTS TIMING BY AMB I.T. AND CHAMPIONCHIP

MANUAL

MYLAPS Toolkit

version 2

1Contents

Contact Information 1 Introduction 1.1 Scope of this manual2 Functional description 2.1 Basic principle3 Installation 3.1 Install Toolkit 3.2 Uninstall Toolkit4 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 Files4.4 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? 4.5.2AddOfflinedevices 4.5.3 Add Manual devices

4.6Managefiles 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 4.7.3UserDefinedFileexporter 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 Appendix2:Specifications

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2Contact Information

MYLAPS EMEA Office MYLAPS Americas Office Haarlem Atlanta The Netherlands USA Tel: +31 23 7600 100 Tel: +1 678 816 4000 E-mail: info@mylaps.com E-mail: info.americas@mylaps.com

MYLAPS Japan Office MYLAPS Asia Pacific Office Tokyo Sydney Japan Australia Tel: +81 3 5275 4600 Tel: +61 2 9546 2606 Email: Email: info.japan@mylaps.com info.asia.pacific@mylaps.com

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 MYLAPSs 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 Manual: MYLAPS Toolkit/2012-02

31. Introduction

1.1 Scope of this manualThis 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 ToolkitInstallation:firsttimeinstallationofthesoftware(andeventualremoval if required)Operation: describes the various screen functions, and how to operate the softwareTroubleshooting: tables with potential problems, causes and solutionsAppendices: contain system specifications and keyboardshortcuts

42. Functional Description

2.1 Basic principleToolkit is the all-in-one solution for selecting locations, devices and exporters when managing race data and assigning the results to a database.It isanintuitive,quickandeasytoconfiguresystemthatallows the user to configure, operate and maintain the followingMYLAPS systems:

MYLAPS ChampionChip SystemMYLAPS ProChip SystemMYLAPS BibTag System

A flexible component structure makes Toolkit suitable for all typesof races, and the user-friendly interface allows you to monitor and configurethesysteminasinglescreen.

53. 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 oldtoolkit version before installing the new update.

2 OpenthestartupfiletoaccesstheToolkit install shield wizard screen:

To configure the installationprocess choose the next buttonTo install Toolkit without changing any of the default installation settings choose the install buttonPress the cancel button to leave the installation wizard

3 Check the installation settings shown on this Wizard screen:

If the setting is correct, press NEXTIf required change the setting before pressing NEXTPress back to go back to the previous installation screen

4 Check the installation settings shown here:

If the destination folder is correct, press NEXTIf required choose a different destination folder before pressing NEXTPress back to go back to the previous installation screen

65 Check the installation settings shown here:

If you want to create a desktop icon, press NEXTIf you do not want a desktop icon, deselect desktop before pressing NEXTPress back to go back to the previous installation screen

6 Check the installation settings shown here:

If you want to set the fileextension, press NEXTIf you do not want to set the file extension, deselect thecheck box before pressing NEXTPress back to go back to the previous installation screen

7 Check the confirm settings shownhere:

Toconfirm,pressNEXTPress back to go back to the previous installation screen

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

79 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.

84. Operation

4.1 Basic functionsAfter starting Toolkit (see 4.2 Start), there are five basic operatingsteps - 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, youmay need to setupvariouspreferencestotuneToolkitforyourspecificsetup-thesepreferences 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:

Figure 4.2 Startup screen

9Choose here:START A NEW RACE - to setup Toolkit for a new raceLOAD ANOTHER RACE - to view, edit or export a previously saved raceintoToolkit(thisracemustbeavailableonalocalornetworkdrive)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 dataisalreadyconfiguredandyouwilldirectlyenterthemainToolkitscreen for that race - see section 4.4 Add Location.

NOTE: Choosing a saved race here is useful if you wish to use the oldsettingstoquicklyconfigureanewracethathassimilarlocations,devices and/or exporters.

4.2.1 First time startupBefore running Toolkit for the first time, you may need to assignvarious 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:

GeneralCCNetServerScanners

VisualizationNotificationProxy

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NOTE: The preferences for CCNetServer and Scanner must always be setthefirsttimethatToolkitisstartedup.

4.2.1.1 General PreferencesHere you can assign the default startup screen and confirmationdialogs.

Figure4.4Preferences(Generalscreen)

4.2.1.2 CCNetServer PreferencesAssign 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.netServer 2: usa2.championchip.netServer 3: usa3.championchip.netServer 4: usa4.championchip.net

If required, contact MyLaps for your appropriate server settings and login password.

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Figure4.5Preferences(CCNetServer)

4.2.1.3 Scanner PreferencesAssign 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.

Figure4.6Preferences(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 filelistlocationfromrighttoleft.

Figure4.7Preferences(Visualization)

4.2.1.5 Notificaction PreferencesHereyoucanindicatetoreceivesystemnotificationswhenadevicenumber is not unique.

Figure4.8Preferences(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 dateActivation modes

NoneSingleUsefilesRace Credit Keys

4.3.1 How does it work?Enter a name for your race, e.g. Boston Marathon 2011.1. Enter a start date for the race by choosing from the pull-down 2. calendar. The default date will be the current date.Choose NONE (default), SINGLE USE FILES or RACE CREDIT3. KEYS. For more information on these selections, see:

section 4.3.2 Single Use Files section 4.3.3 Race Credit Keys

Once the race setup details are assigned, you will enter the Toolkit 4. main screen where menu options are displayed on the top of the screen. You can now assign locations - see section 4.4 Add Location.5.

Figure 4.10 Main screen

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4.3.2 Single Use File Management IfyouchoosefortheSingleUseFilesoptionyoumustfirstaddtherelevantfile.Seetheexampleinthefollowingfigure:

Figure 4.11 Single Use File Management

Thisfilecontainsinformationonallpreviouslyvalidatedchips;otherchipswillberejected.Notethatthisfileisonlyvalidwithinthedaterangespecified-seeexampledaterangeinFigure4.11.

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?Assignalocationforalogicaltiminglocationforyourrace(e.g.1. assign Start)Click ok to assign the location. 2. Repeatthissteptoassignalocationforotherlocations(e.g.split3. timeandfinish).

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NOTE: It is always useful to assign the same location names as yourresulttablefieldnames.Check that each location appears in the main Toolkit screen 4. If required, click on a location and adjust any settings in the dialog 5. box in the bottom of the screen. Here you can choose:

Settings and statusMarkersLap count

Onceyouhaveaddedandconfiguredallrequiredlocations,you6. 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 andCCNetServer).Theother tabentrieshere allow you to:

AddofflinedevicesManually connect a device

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Figure 4.14 Add online device

4.5.1 How do I connect devices to a location?Selectadevicebyclickingonitsicon(e.g.myear_1).1. Selectthelocationwhereitwillbeused,e.g.myear_1isatthe2. startlocation,soselectstart(fromthepull-downmenu)andclickassign.

Figure 4.15 Assign DeviceSelect the device at the Split time location and choose Split. 3. Assign the device at this location.

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

Figure 4.16 Device overview

Click on the blue 6. ? onadevicetoorganisehowthefilesonthedevice are downloaded to Toolkit - see following possibilities:

Figure4.17Organisefiledownload

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Click on any device - the bottom half of your screen shows real 7. time status of the device:

e.g.numberofregistrationsineachfile,plusgraphicalstatusinformation(battery,errors,warnings,etc.)If required, click on any linkedfieldstochangedevicesettings(e.g.name,timebetweenchip,squelch)Ifanerror( )orwarning( ) 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

Seesection4.6Managefilesforhowtofurthermanagethefiles8. on assigned devices.

4.5.2 Add Offline devicesTopreparearaceoffline,devicescanbecreatedandassignedtoalocationoffline.AssoonasthedevicewiththecorrespondingMAC-address appears online during the race, the connection will be made.

The File import device is a virtual device which can be used for practisepurposes.Youcanaddasmanyfile importdevices toyourlocationsasneededtoreplayanyraceinToolkit.OldReadlitefilescanbe imported to replay old races.

Figure4.18Addofflinedevice

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

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Figure 4.19 Manually add device

4.6 Manage files FromthemainToolkitscreen,clickonafiletoviewfiledetails-seetheexampleFinishfile.

Figure4.20Overviewfiles

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Here you can:Passfilesthroughtoanexporter-youwillalwaysneedtofirstassignanexportmethodforthefilessothattheracedataisautomatically transmitted - this is described in section 4.7 Add Exporter Renamefiles-clickontheinteractivefieldNametochangethenameofthefileClickonachipwithinafiletoviewchipdetails-seebottomright of Figure 4.22

Youcanalsoright-clickonafiletoaccessamenuscreenforotherfileactions:

Figure4.21ManagefilesThe options here are:

RenameafileIgnorefile-donotexportthecontentsofthisfileDelete file - delete the last file completely from the location(onlypossibleforTheEar,notwithAPEX)Clearfile-clearthecontentsofthelastfilebutleavethefileatthislocation(onlypossibleforTheEar,notwithAPEX)

4.6.1 How do I pass data to an exporter?Make sure that you have assigned the exporters correctly - see 1. section 4.7 Add Exporter.Whenaracebegins,exportthefilesyoudliketoexportbyclicking2.

(Play)onafile:If you click onthelast(=active)file,itwillchangeintoa

(pause)icon;datawillautomaticallyflowfromthetimingdevicetotheassignedexporter(s)andallnewchipdataisexported automaticallyIf you click onanypreviousfile,storeddatainthefileisexported to theassignedexporter(s); the iconwill changeinto a replay icon Click atanytimetopausetheflowofdatafromafile

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As race data is being exported, regularly check your systems for 3. status including warnings and errors.When a race is completed, you can select FILE > SAVE from the 4. menubar toarchiveyour racedata (chips registrations,devicesettings,locations,etc.)toafile.

4.7 Add ExporterClick 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 UserDefinedFileexporterTCP/IP exporterDisplay window

Figure 4.22 Exporters

4.7.1 How do I connect an exporter?The normal working sequence for setting up an exporter is:

Click on the required exporter icon in the right column (e.g.1. 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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Make sure that the Enable link checkbox is selected in the 2. exporter box.Link the locations youd like to assign to the exporter by clicking 3. the check boxes for those locations.

NOTE:Ayellowarrowwillappeartoindicatethataflowofdatais assigned between a location and an exporter.

Figure 4.24 Assign exporter

Check the status and assign settings for the exporter by clicking 4. 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 (ifexporting ispaused, restartagain by clicking )Show action menu by clicking

NOTE:ThefigureinthebottomleftoftheExporterpanelshowsthenumber of registrations to process.

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

1 Click on the button on the exporter.

Click on the choose database button (a create databaseconnection 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 theChampionchip criteria, the Database export screen re-appears with the database name.

If the database is not correct, see 6.2 Troubleshooting table

3 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 thisdatabasefilter toview theLocationfiltersettings.

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If required, adjust the filtershere for a location* by clicking on the field Earliest under alocation, e.g. assign Start with chipfiltertoLatest.Enter a minimum time or choose agunshotmarker(ifrequired).

Whenfinished,clickok

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.Lapsisusedinlapevents;thisoptionfillsthenextemptycolumninyourdatabase.Optionallythefirstfieldofyourdatabasecanbefilledandupdatedwiththelastpassing-thissimplifiessomeresult 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 exporterUsefileexporttoexporttoauserdefinedfile.

1 Click on the button on the exporter.

Use the settings and status screens to assign where the file will bestoredandtosetupyourfile.

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

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3 Chooseaformatnameandfileextension.Insert a header for your fileexport.Choose the required export fieldsfromthepull-downmenuand press insert.Add any required fieldseparating characters.Add a footer if required (thisfooter will be ignored when appending the data to an existingfileonsave).Check if preview is correct and press ok

4 When finished, do not forget tosaveyourfileusing and the pull down menu (if Auto save is notset).

4.7.4 TCP/IP exporterThis exporter can be used for ChipStore, RunScore or other Third-partysoftware(thatusesthesameprotocolasReadLite).

1 Click on the button on the exporter.

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 windowThis exporter is used to display all race data on the screen.

1 Click on the button on the exporter.

Use the settings and status screens to setup your display

NOTE: The display window uses your computer time in thedisplay,nottheofficialracetimes.

2 When ready to export data to the screen, choose and New Display Window

When a participant file isactivated, all chip times will be shown on the screen. A participant file should beprovided in a format as shown here; for example:

Names.TXTBib;Name; Lastname191;Jack: Scott192;John; Doe195;Kees; de Jongetc.

If required, right-click on the display to adjust display formats.

4.8 Athlete Import ManagerChooseAction>Showathleteswindow(orselecttheAthletesbuttonon 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:

Searchforathlete(s)inallcolumnsAdd, delete, edit athletes Delete invalid entries

4.8.1 Import athletesChoose the Import athletes button to import a list of athletes from a fileoradatabase.

Choose between a File or a Database for the source for your 1. athletedata(inthisexample-chooseFile).

NOTE: If you choose a Database as source for the athlete data, thenyouwillneedtospecifythetypeofdatabase(MySQL,MSSQL Server, Microsoft Access Database). You may also need

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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

SelectNextforthefollowingscreen(ifrequiredatanytime,choose2. Back to return to the previous screen or Cancel to return to the original Athlete screen).

Figure4.29ImportAthletesfilelocationChoose:3.

columnseparator(e.g.each[tab]usedinthedatafilewillstarta new column)characterencodingset(choosetheapplicablecharactersetforyour region to facilitate the transmission of data)therowcontainingthefirststringofathletedata

NOTE:Only select the Use first rowasheaders option if the firstimportedrowofdatainyourchosenfileiscellheadingtext.

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Select the locationof thefile on yournetworkor computer by4. clicking on ....

Figure 4.30 Import Athletes location example

Browsetothespecificdirectoryandselecttherequiredfilewith5. thecorrectformat(.txt,.TXT,.csv,.CSV).Select Next. The following screen appears:6.

Figure4.31Configurecolumnsettings

Do the following: 7. rename columns if required select which column contains the chipcode dataselect the columns to be included in the athlete display (byclicking the relevant Import box)

Press Next.8. Check the displayed Preview screen and click OK if you are 9. happywiththeresult(clickBackifyouneedtomakelast-minuteadjustments).Theathleteconfirmationscreenwillappear.

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Figure4.32Athleteconfirmationscreen

ClicknowtheConfirmchangesiconinthetoprightofthescreen10. to confirm the athletes screen. The following screen is thendisplayed.

Figure 4.33 Athletes Screen

Hereyoucansearch forathleteswith thesearchfield,oredit,11. delete,andaddathletesbyselectingfieldswithyourrightmousebutton. 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 SearchEnteravalueinthesearchfield(e.g.Smith).1. If required, refine the search to specific columns by selectingSearch in Column. See following example. Here you can specify a column to search - leave this blank for now.

Figure4.34Configuresearchsettings

Asyou typeyoursearchentry into thesearchfield, thesearch2. results are displayed on the screen. Continue typing until you see onlytheathlete(s)yourequire.

Figure 4.35 Search results

Noticethatafieldatthebottomofthescreenalsoliststhenumberofsearch results.

4.8.3 Add, Delete, Edit athletesSelectafieldintheathletewindowandclickonyourrightmouse1. button. Choose here to either Edit, Add or Delete athlete data.2. Afteryouperformyouraction,theConfirmchangesbuttonwillbe3. active in the top right of the screen.SelectConfirmchangestoconfirmtheaction.4. Noticethemodifiedfieldinthebottomrightofthescreenliststhenumberofmodifications.

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Figure 4.36 Edit Athletes

4.8.4 Delete invalidsCheckthefieldstoseewhichathletesarehighlightedasinvalid1. (alsoshowninafieldinthebottomrightofthescreen).Select the Delete invalids button on the top right of the screen to 2. delete these invalid entries from the list.The entries will be shown as light grey.SelectConfirmchangestoconfirmtheaction.3. The entries are removed from the list.

Figure 4.37 Delete invalids

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4.9 TeamworkThe 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 theClient. The Client cannot modify the Race setup, but can manage the data. Exporters are not send to the Client. The Client can create his ownExporters.Anymodificationsmadeon theServer (Race setup,incomingPassings,Athletemodificationetc.)willbesendtotheClientin realtime. Set up the Teamwork Server by selecting the Teamwork icon on the top of the screen.

Figure 4.38 Assign Teamwork server

Select the Teamwork icon as displayed above1. Enter the you desired port, username and password. Default port: 2. 8585, username: user and password: user.Press Start.3. You can now connect to the Teamwork Server by running Toolkit 4. 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 configurationsmaybenecessary.

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4.10 Extra featuresToolkit 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:

BibTag FilterBibTag Text RulesClear race

ReplayMute Sound

Compact viewLog browser

4.10.1 BibTag FilterChoose Race > BibTag Filter:

Figure 4.39 Select BibTag Filter

The following screen appears:

Figure 4.40 BibTag Filter screen

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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 bedefinedas:

Batch - choose the batch numberGroup-choosethespecificgroupFrom-enterthefirstnumberoftheGrouptobeincludedinthefilterUntil - enter the last number of the Group to be included in the filter(allnumbersbetweenandincludingtheFromandUntilnumberswillbeincludedinthefilter)Comment-enteranyexplanatorycommentsaboutthefilteredBibTags(e.g.Amateurcontestants)

Onceallfiltersarecorrectlyentered,chooseOKtosaveandstorethefilter(s).ChooseCanceltocancelthefilterscreenwithoutsavingthefilter(s).

NOTE: Choosing Restore defaults here is useful if you wish to recall thefiltersstoredthelasttimeyousetupfiltervalues.

4.10.2 BibTag Text RulesChoose 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 tospecifictextthatcanbedisplayedontheathletesbib:

Prefix-chooseagroupname(numbersand/orcharacters)tobedisplayedon thebib(thedefaultprefixhasanascendingnumber and hyphen)Offset-enterhereanumber(thisnumberwillbeaddedtothetotal of the last digits of the chip code) to be displayed on the bib

Example: Enter prefix (NYC-) and offset (1230) for chip code 01-00042. 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.SelectClearalltoclearallprefixvaluesandresettheoffsettozero.SelectRestoredefaultstosetalltheprefixvaluestotheoriginaldefaults.

4.10.3 Clear raceThis 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 years 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 soundMute 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 ReplayIn 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.Choosetheracefileyouwanttoreplay.Theracefileisnowreloadedand 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 functionPress to jump to the next chip detection.Press tojumptothenextfileMove the speed button to choose a desired replay speed:

real time10 seconds per second1 minute per second10 minutes per second

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After replaying the race you can save it, and all adjustment will be madeintheracefile.

NOTE: Closing the replay control dialog window will not shut down the replay function.

4.10.6 Compact viewTo shrink or expand your screen display, click or in the toolbar. Anexamplecompactedscreenisshownbelow(hereyoucanalwaysview the current status of the locations):

Figure 4.46 Compact screen

4.10.7 Log browserFor 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 principlesThis 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 contactMyLapsSupport for qualifiedtechnical 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 problemThe possible causes you consideredThe 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 cannotfinda device

Lost connections Check your connectionsEnable used COM portsDisable unused COM portsChoose correct network device

Selected database is invalid

Database does not satisfy MYLAPS requirements

Select other databaseAdjust 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

SQLservercannot connect to Toolkit

RefertotheSQLserversetup 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

NOTE: Forselectedfields,youcanalsousetherightmousebuttontoselect various menu options.

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Appendix 2: Specifications

Operating SystemWindows XP or higher

ComputerRAM 1024 MBSpace on hard disk 200 MBScreen resolution Minimum 1024 x 768Communication TCP/IP and RS232

PerformanceTimingdevices 100simultaneously(minimum)Chipsprocessedpersecond 250(minimum)

MYLAPS SPORTS TIMING BY AMB I.T. AND CHAMPIONCHIP

MYLAPS EMEAHaarlem, The NetherlandsE: info@mylaps.com

MYLAPS JAPANTokyo, JapanE: info.japan@mylaps.com

MYLAPS AMERICASAtlanta, USAE: info.americas@mylaps.com

MYLAPS ASIA PACIFICSydney, AustraliaE: info.asia.pacific@mylaps.com

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