ForScore uses internal reference numbers to keep track of its data.  That way, if a shooter changes her name, for example, you can still access her data.  Or if you change the name and/or date of a match, data for the match is still available.

 

That means, though, that you cannot randomly mix a shooter data file from one system with a match data file from another system.  If you try to do so, the internal reference numbers will not match.  An error screen will appear, and your only options are to view this help screen or to close ForScore.

 

For a graphic example of why this is necessary, see the help screen for the merge.exe utility.

 

If you find yourself in this situation, you have several alternatives:

 

•Undo whatever you did.  Use a backup copy of your data.

 

•If you've switched shooter database files with another system, go back to your original file.  You can use the Merge.exe utility to add shooters from the foreign shooters database file.

 

•Delete (or rename) your matches.tps match database file.  When you run ForScore again, it will create a new match database file that will be properly mated to your shooters database.

 

•Contact Beach Bunny Software technical support.