Club Software Changes:

Below is a list of changes that may help you decide if you need the latest version/revision of the software (or not).

New versions are created when either a needed change has been made to the software or a significant new feature is added. New revisions are made when only minor changes or additions are released.

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• 6/17/2009 ver 4.06, rev 5 : Minor fix to remove 'TOD Fix' button from competitors screen. This feature is under construction and was not intended to be visible yet...

• 6/15/2009 ver 4.06, rev 4 : Added support for ALGE Timy connected via USB. This requires a driver to be installed which is available rom ALGE. The interface also includes a utility written by ALGE (and modified slightly). Select USB on the Timing Test screen, select Timy from the dropdown which enables the USB Timy Control button. The Timy Control screen includes a link to get the driver.
• Made a correction with pasword registration at Live-Timing.com.
• Added a link at the bottom of the Live-Timing screen to take you directly to the race's page on Live-Timing.com when a race is registered. Also added a button to copy the link to the clipboard.
• Corrected a tabbing issue in the Edit Competitor screen between the Custom fields.

• 6/14/2009 ver 4.06, rev 3 : Corrected a problem where transmission of data to Live-Timing would cause the software to wait if there was a problem with the connection or the connection was slow.

• 6/5/2009 ver 4.06, rev 2 : Fix for interface for Summit Systems SRT1000 timer.

Version 4.06  5/30/2009

• Changed the way Attached Reports are uploaded to Live-Timing.com. Instead of uploading line by line it's now done all at once. Much faster!
• Important fix to correct a problem with Zip code lookups caused by the transition to a new development environment.

• 5/12/2009 ver 4.05, rev 2 : Corrected a problem with the previous version that created an error on reports.
• Corrected an issue with the timing interface to 'PTB 605 ver 13'.

Version 4.05  5/8/2009

• Major update behind the scenes to move to the latest software development environment. All features of the software should work as they did before the change.

• 3/11/2009 ver 4.04, rev 4 : Added a user defined leader board option to custom scoreboards. See explanation on the Timing | Setup and Test screen.

• 3/4/2009 ver 4.04, rev 3 : Added a Custom Scoreboard output (see Timing | Setup and Test) which allows an additional scoreboard output with user defined output. See detailed instructions on that screen.
• Software no longer saves the Raw Data in the race file.

• 1/3/2009 ver 4.04, rev 2 : Added functionality to trap file errors with Defaults File, Race Files, and Custom Report Files. The hope is this will narrow down and identify unexpected file related errors with Vista.

Version 4.04  12/26/2008

• Software will now check for updates automatically if the computer has an internet connection. If updates are found the changes will be listed with an option to download the latest version/revision. Live-Timing interface updated to include ability to select Logos and to include a User Name and Password which allows the entry to be managed from the Live-Timing web site.
• Default size of the Single & Dual Timing screens expanded to match the main screen.
• Single Course leaders now displays top 10 (previously top 5), is now on by default, and will show leaders from 1 run if nobody has a 2nd run result.
• Corrected a problem with single course timing where displaying the leaders would cause problems with data transmitted to Live-Timing.

• 9/23/2008 ver 4.03, rev 11 : In XC Timing will now show estimated running time when a bib is entered into the finish queue when the queue is being used for bibs.
• Made the ability listed below to show the running time on the scoreboard in XC Timing optional. It is off by default whenever the software is started and can be enabled via a checkbox on the XC Timing screen.

• 9/13/2008 ver 4.03, rev 10 : In XC Timing it will now display the running time for the next competitor expected at the finish if the finish queue is being used for bibs. In other words, if you key in that bib 55 is approaching the finish it will display a running time for bib 55 and then display the elapsed when they finish.
• Added a button in the Import screen to clear all column definitions.

• 7/17/2008 ver 4.03, rev 9 : Added ability to change how often the software saves the race file. Default is 60 seconds but can be anything from 1 second to an hour. Can be changed in Edit | Options.

• 5/23/2008 ver 4.03, rev 8 : Added optional fields for Gender, Distance, Member # and Birthdate.
• Added appropriate options for the above fields for Edit, Block Edit, Sorting, Import, Export and Custom Reports.
• Rankings are now calculated within Gender and Distance if those fields are used.
• Added an option to sort by Finish TOD.
• Sorting by Custom fields will first check if all values are numeric and if so sorts numerically instead of by alphnumeric (so will get 1,2,10,100 instead of 1,10,100,2).
• Corrected small problem where header for Custom 4 through 6 wasn't used in the sort menu.
• Changed sorting by Run to correctly deal with DNS entries.

• 4/30/2008 ver 4.03, rev 7 : Expanded the main screen size to 1024x768 (was 800x600).
• Added 3 additional custom fields making a maximum of 6.
• Added sort options for 'Assigned Start' and 'Start' (for XC/MTB/Running only).
• Changes to Custom Reports:
  • Expanded the screen to 1024x768.
  • Added options to automatically sort the competitors before generating a report. Up to 3 sorts may be selected.
  • On the 'Class/Team Header' tab if the middle option is chosen (to create a report by Class) then when the report is generated a selection screen will be given to choose:
    • Which classes to include in the report.
    • How many in each class to include (such as 'All' or top 5).
• Changes to XC/MTB/Running Timing screen:
  • Expanded the screen, now optimized for 1024x768.
  • Added a column for Class.
  • Lengthened lists so can scroll through top 50 in each list.
  • Added ability to show leaders for a selected class.
  • Double Click on a competitor to edit their data.
  • Added a notes column, shows if already have a start or finish when added to those columns and number of intermediates.
  • Added an option to access Custom Reports directly from XC Timing screen.

• 2/24/2008 ver 4.03, rev 6 : Added Oregon High School Team Scoring (OISRA).

• 1/20/2008 ver 4.03, rev 5 : Corrected a problem where software gave an error when couldn't find a file previously opened off a removable drive.

• 1/19/2008 ver 4.03, rev 4 : Added support for TAG Heuer CP 540. Currently only with a Serial interface (LAN support will be added shortly). There are 2 options, onf for Time-Of-Day and another for Net times.
• The layout for the Timing | Setup and Test screen has been split into two sections: Timer & Scoreboard. This is the first step in adding the CP540 timer on a LAN.
• If ALGE scoreboard is selected there is now an additional option for alternate data output expected by older displays.
• Corrected a problem in XC Timing where the Load Start option wasn't working.

• 1/2/2008 ver 4.03, rev 3 : Correction to Custom Report where it wouldn't format a blank ranking correctly.

• 1/1/2008 ver 4.03, rev 2 : Added the option to break by Team in Custom Reports (could already break by Class). This will allow custom team reports to be generated (using existing team calculations).
• Added the following fields to Custom Reports:
  • TeamScore - The team points or time used for this competitor
  • TeamTotal - The team total of this competitor's team
  • TeamRank - The rank of this competitor's team
• Added the same fields to Export option. The fields are only listed if Team scoring is selected in Header screen.
• Corrected header for MN Team scoring to show team points total.
• Added scoreboard output to XC/MTB/Running Timing screen.
• Modified scoreboard output to deal with hours (will not work on all scoreboards but does work on ALGE).
• Added timer option for Microgate RaceTime2 at 9600 baud.

Version 4.03   12/28/07

• Modified the date management in files to deal with non-US regional settings. For any non-US cutomers who had an error when opening or closing the software, this will probably solve it...

• 12/27/07 ver 4.02, rev 3 : Added Assigned Start Time to Custom Report. Fields are AssignedStart1Tenths and AssignedStart1Seconds.
• Added option for Team Scoring when set to 'User Defined' of 'Lowest Total of Place'. This uses the final rank of each competitor, using either the place by class or overall place depending on the header. If they don't have a result they are given the highest place + 1.
• Corrected a problem with loading a user defined points system where previously it was loading them offset by one.

• 12/22/07 ver 4.02, rev 2 : Added logic to deal with read-only files and not attempt to save files to non-writable media (such as a CD). Files often are set to read only when moved between computers via CD.
• Added logic to check if the file to be opened (either race file or import file) is currently locked by another application such as Excel or Word so it can be dealt with gracefully. Now it gives a warning explaining the file is locked.
• Added Intermediate or Lap timing for XC/MTB/Running. In the Timing screen when a Finish is received for a competitor where they already have a finish, the previous finish will be placed in the next available intermediate position. In this way Laps may be times by repeatedly treating them as finishes.
• Added Generic Times and Ranks to Custom Reports. This allows the generation of times and ranks for any Intermediate/Lap combination to any precision. Please see the instructions on the Edit Custom Report screen.

Version 4.02   12/6/07

• Added Custom Reports. This is a significant addition to the software allowing reports to be designed by the user. Two sample reports are included. Please go to Print | Custom Report | Edit, choose one of the sample reports to look at. Be sure to read the explanation on the Edit Custom Report screen.

• 11/27/07 ver 4.01, rev 4 : Corrected a bug with changes for rev 3 (below) where it wouldn't give times to the timing screen even though everything would appear normal from the 'Setup & Test' screen.

• 11/14/07 ver 4.01, rev 3 : Added new timer option for 'TAG 520/705 Net Times Only'. This accepts times from the timer when the timing is managed on timer rather than the computer. For the CP 705 it will also accept DNF data and move it to the DNF section in the timing screen.
• Changed .dll file for Summit Systems SRT1000 to newer version. This version allows serial ports above 4 for the SRT1000.

• 11/6/07 ver 4.01, rev 2 : Added the revision number to the title on the main screen.
• Installation changed to support Windows Vista.
• Added timer option for ALGE TIMY Dual Timer (9600). This is the same as the ALGE TIMY option except the inputs are mapped to match the TIMY input mapping for duals.
• Corrected a XC problem related to assigning finish times.

Version 4.01   10/15/07

• Corrected a problem in XC Timing where Run Number wouldn't be set which caused a run error.
• Corrected error caused by time-of-day values with leading spaces being thought to be invalid.
• Updated the 'About Demo Mode' screen.
• Changed icon for software and for shortcut (when installed via installation program).
• Changed icon for help buttons.

• 10/5/07 ver 4.00, rev 3 : Corrected a potential problem where it was possible to import data where the bib number had leading or trailing spaces. It could cause a problem because a " 2" bib is different than a "2".
• If case the above had happened on any files it now always truncates the value for Bib when reading the race file.

• 10/5/07 ver 4.00, rev 2 : If XC is selected there are now fields available in Block Edit to clear or set Assigned Start and Start TOD (Time Of Day)
• Corrected a problem where times weren't coming through to XC Timing screen
• Changed XML processing logic so that html tags could be embedded in text fields (such as an image tag in the description for Live-Timing).

Version 4.00   9/20/07

• Added a much simpler method to Update Licenses. May only be used to Update Key(s) if online but removes all the hassle of dealing with Key Codes while still taking secure payment (you'll be directed to a web page to take payment).
• Default path for files (races) changed to be more consistent with Windows. Previously the default was always C:\My Documents, now it defaults to the user's "My Documents" folder (which is a different folder), and through Edit | Options may be changed to any folder you select. The location of this folder is stored in the registry.
• New installation utility used.
• New Key driver added to installation process. Driver supports Windows Vista.
• Driver is now automatically installed whenever the software is installed.
• If installation prompts come up when Key is attached the 'install automatically' option should be taken.
• 'Install Driver' option removed from menu since no longer needed.

• 8/28/07 ver 3.08, rev 4 : Improvements to Differential Timing. Now can enter more than one pairing. Once a bib is entered a 'next' row of bibs may be entered. Tab moves between current pairing, up/down arrow moves between pairings.
• Corrected a problem with report caused by changing to manage times larger than 1 hour. Now a time larger than 1 hour is listed without hundredths.

• 5/1/07 ver 3.08, rev 3 : Partial revision since has some features for XC/MTB/Running but not enough...
• Added XC Timing screen. Same features as used in Nat/FIS Software.
• Added XC/MTB/Running as an option in header.
• Added up to 10 intermediates. This is designed for XC/MTB/Running use and not planned to be functional for Alpine at the moment.
• For XC/MTB/Running Competitor Edit now has ability to edit Assigned Start and TOD for Start, Finish and Intermediates.
• Added Import and Export for Assigned Start, Start TOD, Finish TOD, and TOD for Intermediates.
• Added options to 'Other' menu to set Assigned Start Times and to Copy Assigned Start to Actual Start.
• Increased maximum number of competitors from 3000 to 5000.
• Corrected a problem where computer's default date separator would cause an error when reading data files created from other computers which used a different date separator.
• Optimized data file storage slightly by only saving time data when non zero.

• 11/1/06 ver 3.08, rev 2 : Added display board TAG Heuer HL 980 Alphanumeric. When selected gives an option to select display format (currently just one option) and display intensity (brightness).
• Corrected sorting for user defined team scoring with average points. Previously sorting by total points instead of average.

Version 3.08   9/12/06

• Corrected small problem with new file handling from 3.07

Version 3.07   9/8/06

• Added list of 5 most recently used races (files) in File menu so can easily move between multiple races.
• Added option to send timing log out on a serial port, see Timing menu.
• Added functionality for 'Del' and 'Ins' keys while on competitor tab which does the same as 'Delete' button and 'New Comp' button.
• Improved message when deleting multiple competitors.
• Improved file handling where could potentially save files in default folder as well as requested folder.
• Header screen now includes full path of current file.
• Added more shortcut options to File Menu.
• Added warning message if there is still Real-Time data to send when user closes software.
• Corrected problem where temporary log file could be generated in an incorrect folder.
• New look for 'About' screen.
• Maximum number of competitors now 3000.

Version 3.06   3/23/06   (not publicly released)

• Corrected timing option of 'Swap with Finisher' when called for someone on course (single and dual timing)
• Differential times to Alge scoreboard - times now moved left by a digit to include 1/1000ths and 'r' or 'b' will display in minutes digit if differential time is less than 10 seconds
• Improved course information to log for differential timing
• ALGE TIMY - changed logic slightly so filters out elapsed time if using in certain modes

Version 3.05   12/18/05

• Added scoreboard support for RaceAmerica / Chronomix display
• Changed message once license for Key is updated because it was confusing

Version 3.04   12/16/05

• Changed to work with new Live-Timing.com site (instead of old name of SplitSecondRealTime.com).
• Corrected problem with assigning bibs while timing single course. If the option in the header to "Auto Assign Bibs" was not checked would incorrectly stay on the same competitor after a start was received. Now goes to a Forerunner as it's supposed to.

Version 3.03   1/1/05

• Added ability to attach reports to Real Time Results listing. Reports are added from the Print Preview screen and options to manage online attached reports are given on the Real Time tab.
• Added option in 'Setup and Test' screen to launch Window's Device Manager. This is to aid in trouble shooting serial ports.
• Added an 'ALL' option to the number of people included in team calculations.

Version 3.02   12/26/04

• Added Real Time capabilities. This is done through a new tab in the software. To use it the computer needs to be online, then fill out the section on the Real Time tab and register the race. While doing the timing the data is transferred to the web and made available at www.Live-Timing.com

Version 3.01   12/18/04

• Added Team Scoring for MI & MN high schools. Select the option for the method of team scoring and it will display basic rules and how to use it.
• Added support for "Phoenix C" dual scoreboard.
• Added running time for dual scoreboards from dual timing.
• Modified scoreboard control from differential for dual scoreboards. Will now show time only on board corresponding to winning course.

Version 3.00   11/30/04

• Added Differential Timing
• Sizeable screens. If the main screen or the timing screens are made larger (dragged or maximized) the fields adjust position and size. In the main screen only applies to the list of competitors.
• Added support for timer: Summit Systems SRT1000 (first homologated timer made in the US)
• Added support for timer: Microgate REI2
• Added support for additional inputs for PTB605 and CP705 (inputs via 25 pin "ext. connector")
• New option which allows each page from the timing log to be printed automatically as it gets full (see Header screen)
• New option, also from Header screen, which lets the user control how bibs are entered into the timing screen
• Minor fixes to Team Scoring

Version 2.00   12/3/03

• Added Block Edit
• Added Team Scoring
• Very flexible team scoring rules defined on the Header screen
• Allows for scoring based on Times or Place Points
• Place Points user definable and can be saved to a file
• Added team result information to Competitor Screen
• Added Team Report
• Now supports new USB keys
• Option to install Key Driver directly from the software
• For Windows XP and 2000 no longer need to restart computer to see Key

Version 1.12   2/28/03   (not publicly released)

• fixed scoreboard count on 2nd run single crs, fixed Pl counter for reports, especially Reslts by Class

Version 1.11   12/30/02   (not publicly released)

• Added improvement for serial port checking
• Added option for First/Last or Last/First for name
• Sort by name acts on whichever format is chosen
• Added import option for "Last First"
• Improved Lookup while timing to do Name as well as Bib

Version 1.10   11/19/02

• Added bi-directional printing for TAG Heuer PBT 605. Must have version 13 of PTB firmware.
  • There's a new option in the timer selection specifically for the PTB v13, added to the bottom of the list in the "Setup & Test" screen.
  • To tell if you have version 13 you can either 1) turn the timer on with the PTB printer attached, it prints the version when it starts (like "PTB 605-V13 No xxxx"), or 2) Just try the new timer option. If you don't have v13 you won't even get inputs coming in on the Timing Test screen.
  • While timing extra information is printed out through the PTB printer such as bib, name, time and current rank.
  • Reports available specifically for the PTB printer.
  • Existing options to sync PTB timer and clear the memory still available through the Setup & Test screen.
  • This option is also in the latest USSA/FIS software and the Nastar software for this season.
• Corrected problem where rank was not being sent to scoreboards

Version 1.07..1.09 These versions were not released, used for testing

Version 1.06   1/29/02

• Added a customizable Export option
• Added a customizable Import option
• Modified the DOS Import to also import times
• Added a Report option for 'Results by Class'
• Improved Assign Bibs process so can deal with missing bibs
• Added a 'Save As' option
• Corrected problem in Report where it would include the first competitor line on each new page
• Added logic in Dual Course timing to automatically load the next bib in the start

Version 1.05   1/20/02

• Fixed a problem created by the change in 1.04 where wouldn't send data to scoreboard while timing.

Version 1.04   1/17/02

• Changed the method of working with Serial Ports to get rid of the 'Range Check Error' that some people were experiencing and work better with Windows NT and 2000.
• Added an option to Import files that have been exported from the DOS Standard Skiing Software
  • It expects a comma separated text file with the first 4 fields as Bib,Class,Team,Name. Name can be First Last or Last First, you're given a choice...
  • This is not 'instead of' a more generic import, it's just to get something in there...

Version 1.03   1/12/02

• Fixed 'best time' because wasn't showing a best except when there were 2 results.
• Added a Header option to choose between Places by Class and Overall Place.
• To avoid delays in processing when timing large races the competitor screen in the background is not updated while timing. A message is displayed and competitors can be updated to the screen if requested (by hitting the button).
• Added 'place' to combined/best field in the results report.
• Added a 'Print' option to the main menu, same as hitting 'Print' from the competitor screen.
• Added logic to Single Course Timing field display. If not using City will make the field for name and times longer and remove the Hometown column.
• Added help option to display changes to the software (same as this).

Version 1.01   1/10/02

• Corrected an annoying 'feature' where it would prompt to fill out the edit competitor form for a new competitor while timing. Now just makes a new competitor and carries on regardless. Note that the maximum nuumber of competitors is 1500.
• Updated the ALGE timer information to match the USSA software including adding the TIMY

Version 1.00   1/8/02

• Initial Release.