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Richard: /* Printing information in advance of racing */

2025-07-04T20:27:53Z

Printing information in advance of racing

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	Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also		Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also

	You can also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version~~, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up)~~.		You can also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version.

	===Printing information during racing===		===Printing information during racing===

Richard at 20:24, 4 July 2025

2025-07-04T20:24:56Z

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	===Printing information during racing===		===Printing information during racing===

	As racing progresses, ~~results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep~~ an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.		As racing progresses, keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.

	You can print a draw (regular or umpire version) starting from a particular race by clicking on the link titled '''Print draw from here''' in the appropriate row of the timetable.		You can print a draw (regular or umpire version) starting from a particular race by clicking on the link titled '''Print draw from here''' in the appropriate row of the timetable.

Richard at 20:24, 4 July 2025

2025-07-04T20:24:02Z

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	Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also		Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also

	You ~~should~~ also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up).		You can also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up).

	===Printing information during racing===		===Printing information during racing===

Richard at 17:10, 4 July 2024

2024-07-04T17:10:41Z

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	This system is designed to provide information from one area of the race course to another. In an ideal situation, each area would have some form of computer connected to the Internet so that they can connect to regattadata.com.		This system is designed to provide information from one area of the race course to another. In an ideal situation, each area would have some form of computer connected to the Internet so that they can connect to regattadata.com.

	The following areas are provided for: weighins, outdock/Control commission, start line, ~~500m split, 1000m split, 1500m~~ split, finish line.		The following areas are provided for: weighins, precheck, outdock/Control commission, start line, up to three intermediate split timings, finish line.

	===General information===		===General information===

Richard at 17:09, 4 July 2024

2024-07-04T17:09:43Z

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	The out dock is able to indicate that a crew has passed through, or has boated, and this information will be visible to the start line. Control commission will also be able to check athlete and coxswain weights for accuracy.		The out dock is able to indicate that a crew has passed through, or has boated, and this information will be visible to the start line. Control commission will also be able to check athlete and coxswain weights for accuracy.

			===Precheck===

			Precheck is for regattas that would like to have a two-stage outdock procedure. Precheck is similar to outdock, but the precheck information is not visible at the start line, as we assume that they will still get the outdock information.

	===Start line===		===Start line===

Richard: /* Printing information during racing */

2024-03-27T23:41:04Z

Printing information during racing

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	As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.		As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.

			You can print a draw (regular or umpire version) starting from a particular race by clicking on the link titled '''Print draw from here''' in the appropriate row of the timetable.

Richard: /* Printing information in advance of racing */

2024-03-27T23:40:32Z

Printing information in advance of racing

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	Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also		Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also

	You should also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up)~~. You can also print a draw starting from a particular race by clicking on the link titled '''Print draw from here''' in the appropriate row of the timetable~~.		You should also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up).

	===Printing information during racing===		===Printing information during racing===

	As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.		As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.

Richard: /* Printing information in advance of racing */

2024-03-27T23:40:11Z

Printing information in advance of racing

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	===Printing information in advance of racing===		===Printing information in advance of racing===

	Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF.		Before racing begins, print finish line sheets for each race that has entries (i.e. don't print for finals until their heats etc. have run). Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, check the box in the '''Finish line''' column for every race that shows entries in the '''Entries''' column, then scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box for the ePrinter if required, then click '''Batch print checked finish sheets''' to produce a printable PDF. There is also

	You should also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter.		You should also print copies of the draw for the umpires. There are two versions of the draw. For umpires following races, there is a version with extra space for them to write notes. Go to '''List races''', choose the day or session that you wish to print for, click on the '''Regatta Day Umpires Draw PDF''' link at the top of the page for a printable version, or the '''ePrint umpires draw''' link to send a copy to the ePrinter (if one is set up). You can also print a draw starting from a particular race by clicking on the link titled '''Print draw from here''' in the appropriate row of the timetable.

	===Printing information during racing===		===Printing information during racing===

	As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.		As racing progresses, results sheets should be printed from the finish line to the ePrinter. Keep an eye on which finish line sheets can be printed for finals, and negotiate with the Chief Umpire as to when you will print updated copies of the Umpire Draw for their use.

Richard: /* Start line */

2024-03-27T23:37:33Z

Start line

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	===Start line===		===Start line===

	If you are able to have a computer at the start line, the RDS can provide you with information about which crews have passed through Control Commission, and what time that occurred. This might make it ~~asked~~ to ~~work out~~ whether you have all of the crews for a race, and whether any late crews might be about to arrive.		If you are able to have a computer at the start line, the RDS can provide you with information about which crews have passed through Control Commission, and what time that occurred. This might make it possible to see whether you have all of the crews for a race, and whether any late crews might be about to arrive.

	Information on coxswains and the weights they should be carrying will be displayed here.		Information on coxswains and the weights they should be carrying will be displayed here.

	It is also possible to time the beginning of a race from the Start line. This is best managed on a system that has its internal clock synchronized to some external service (as cell phones are). If the start and finish lines are both synchronized to the same service, the times calculated by the RDS from start and finish data should be quite good. If one of these computers, however, is not synchronized, then the final times might not be accurate.		It is also possible to time the beginning of a race from the Start line.

	===Finish line===		===Finish line===

Richardcurry: /* Start line */

2015-10-23T23:34:54Z

Start line

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	Information on coxswains and the weights they should be carrying will be displayed here.		Information on coxswains and the weights they should be carrying will be displayed here.

	It is also possible to time the beginning of a race from the Start line. This is best managed on a system that has its internal clock synchronized to some external service (as cell phones are). If the start and finish lines are both synchronized to the same service, the ~~ties~~ calculated b the RDS from start and finish data should be quite good. If one of these computers, however, is not synchronized, then the final times might not be accurate.		It is also possible to time the beginning of a race from the Start line. This is best managed on a system that has its internal clock synchronized to some external service (as cell phones are). If the start and finish lines are both synchronized to the same service, the times calculated by the RDS from start and finish data should be quite good. If one of these computers, however, is not synchronized, then the final times might not be accurate.

	===Finish line===		===Finish line===