National / FIS Software, new version, ver 6.00, 10/22/07
A lot of changes in preparation for the coming season:
- Reads the new Points Lists format from USSA which includes Super Combined.
- Result Audit system added:
+ Applies to Alpine and Masters events.
+ When any change is made to a result an Audit entry is created with the computer's date and time, the result set at that time, and the source (since there are many ways results may be entered or edited within the software).
+ There may be up to 20 Audit entries per result. Typically there's just one.
+ Audit entries for a result may be viewed via the Edit Competitor screen.
+ Manually entered results are hilighted on the Competitors screen with an '*'.
+ A summary of the source of results is listed at the top of the Competitors Screen.
+ Audit entries may not be edited or deleted. They are stored encrypted in the race file.
+ There is a "TD Audit Report" which shows the source of all results and lists details of any results with more than one Audit entry. This is listed under "Reports | Other" and will display for either run or both. - Added an explanation on the Live-Timing tab explaining how Live-Timing works and what Timing Staff need to be aware of so results can be presented as accurately as possible.
- 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).
- Changed the name of the software to "National FIS".
- Created a new logo and icon matching that used by Split Second and Live-Timing.
- The default path for files (races) has been 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 is stored in the registry.
- A new installation utility is now used.
- A New Key driver has been added to installation process. This driver supports Windows Vista.
- The Driver is now automatically installed whenever the software is installed.
- If an installation prompts come up when the Key is attached the 'install automatically' option should be taken.
- The 'Install Driver' option has been removed from menu since it's no longer needed.
- Added shortcut keys for the Competitors Screen. [Ins] or Alt-I for Insert, [Del] or Alt-D for Delete, Alt-E for Edit, Alt-F for Find and Alt-M for Move. These are not case sensitive.
- The popups on the timing screens (for DNF, pass etc.) can no longer be resized and they can't be accidentally dragged off the screen. This solves a potential problem where the pop-up could get lost, effectively locking up the timing screeen since the pop-up couldn't be closed.
- Added a warning on the import screen if the "replace" setting was selected to warn the user they may be about to overwrite data.
- Changed the icon for help buttons.
- 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 previously because a " 2" bib is different than a "2".
- In case the above had happened on any files it now always truncates the value for Bib when reading the race file.
- Corrected a problem for Slope Style where points were always coming out at 50.
- Changed so that if a USSA # starts with "X" it will leave the nation blank on a USSA non-FIS event.
- Updated the 'About Demo Mode' screen.
Split Second Timing