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About This Version
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Getting Started
Introduction
Welcome!
System Requirements
License Agreement
Installation
Running ForScore the First Time
Manual Installation Configuration (Advanced)
Make It Stop!
Getting Help Within the Software
Getting Help Online
Software Updates
Quick Start - Overview of Using ForScore
Tutorial << Start Here
Step 1 - Entering Shooter Information
Beginning Shooter Entry
Creating a New Shooter
Continuing the Tutorial
The List of Shooters
The All Shooters List
Why Even Have an All Shooters List ?
Step 2 - Creating a Match
The New Match Wizard
The New Match Wizard - Other Parameters
The New Match Wizard - Variable Stages and Stage Names
Stage Names
The New Match Wizard - Automatic Registration
The New Match Wizard - Options
The New Match Wizard - Viewing Automatically Registered Shooters
Modifying a Match - Limited Stage
Step 3 - Registering Shooters
Registering Shooters
'VCR' Buttons
Manually Registering Shooters
Selecting a Shooter
Configuring Shooter Registration Info
Specifying a pistol
Finishing Betty
Changing the Screen's Sort Order
Registering 'Sam' in Another Division
Changing and 'Refreshing' a Registration
Yes, there is an easier way....
Finishing Step 3 of the Tutorial
Step 4 - Entering Scores
Data Entry - Selecting a Match
Data Entry - "Shooter" Mode
Data Entry - Selecting a Stage
Data Entry for a Stage - Overview
Data Entry for a Stage - Tutorial
Data Entry - Summary Screen for a Shooter
Data Entry - "Stage" Mode
Data Entry - The Warning Beep
Data Entry Cheat Sheet
Data Entry - Did Not Finish
Data Entry - Missing Scoresheets
Data Entry - Backing up Data (Snapshot)
Data Entry - 'Pruning' a Match
Data Entry - Completing the Tutorial
Step 5 - Printing Results and Making Web Pages
Printed Results
Printing Match Results - Setting Appearance Options
Printing Match Results
Print Match Results with Other Formatting Options
Printing Match Results by Category
Printing Match Results - Most Accurate
Printing Match Results - PDF Output
Printing Match Results - Other Format Options
Printing Match Results - Finishing the Tutorial
Web Reports
Web Reports
Web Reports - What to Create
Web Reports - Appearance Options
Web Reports - Generating
Web Reports - Viewing Generated Pages
Web Reports - Secondary Pages
Web Reports - Second Match
Web Reports - Conclusion
Web Reports - Additional Options
Export Reports
Classifiers
Classifier Extraction Wizard
Linked Classifier Results
IDPA Website
Uploading Non-Classifiers
Creating the "Event"
Creating the File
Uploading the File
Uploading Optional PDF Results
Uploading Classifiers
Creating the File
Uploading
Downloading Classifications and Status
Starting the Wizard
Creating the File
Downloading
Viewing and Verifying the File
Updating the Shooter Database
Sanctioned Match Bumps
2015 Rulebook
Old Matches Read-Only
CCP Division
Revolver Changes
One Classifier - 2, 3, 4, or 5 Divisions
BUG Changes
SIDE Match Division
Most Accurate
Equity Classifications - 2015
Manual Equity
Equity Wizard
Equity By Committing a Classifier
Equity After Website Download
Classification History
Individual Shooter Classification History
Database Classification History
No Military Veteran
Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7, and Vista Compatibility
Data Storage
Vista/Later Data Storage
Vista/Later Setup Wizard
Files Location Help Screen
Details - Going Beyond the Tutorial
Configuration Settings Overview
Shooter-Select Lists
Stretchy Scroll Screens
Creating/Modifying a Match
Modifying a Match - General
Modifying a Match - Strings
Mark Stage as Limited or No-FTN
Naming Stages
Score Sheet Names
Round Count for Match
Stage Details Links
Dropping A Stage
Resetting A Match
Not For Competition Division
SIDE - Side Match Stages
Designating SIDE Stages
SIDE Results
SIDE Match Title
List of Shooters
Shooter Update Form - Contact
Shooter Update Form - Membership
Local Club Membership
Shooter Update Form - Classif
Shooter Update Form - Notes
Emergency Contact Info
Waiver Expiration
Second Waiver
Inactive Shooters
Shooter Maintenance Wizards
Inactive/Regular and Age Status
Other Shooter Maintenance
Merge Utility
Import Utility (FSImport)
Imported Shooters
Exporting the Shooters Database
Importing Shooters into Outlook
Importing Shooters into Windows Live Mail or Outlook Express
Registering Shooters
Registering Shooters
Shooter Numbers
Registration - Club Membership
Registration List - Membership Indicators
Registration List Waivers
Unclassified Shooters
Overriding Highest Classification
Registering By IDPA Number
Registering Shooters in SIDE Match Division
SIDE Shooter Numbers
Printing Registration List
Exporting Registrations to Excel
Reentry (Same Division)
Second Gun (Different Divisions)
Squadding Wizard
Locked Squad Assignments
Renumber Wizard
Entering Scores
Shooter Selection Screen
Stage Selection Screen
Stage Entry Screen
Finger Tracking
Clear Button
Who/When Button
Screen Background Color
Stage Entry Screen - More than 4 Strings/Stage
Direct Data Entry
'Committing' a Classifier Match
Entering SIDE Results
FTN Warning
FTDR Tracking
Recalculating A Match
Ties / Tilt
Tilt
Print Previewer
Print Previewer - More Options
Print Previewer - Simple Reports
Generating Results
IDPA IDs in Results
Ties Warning
Print Results
Print Results - Format/Appearance Options
Print Results - Report Selections
Dense Print/PDF Results
Tiled Print/PDF Results
Web Results
Web Results - Report Selections
Web Results - Appearance Options
Web Appearance Configure Screen
Custom Header
Customizing Results - Style Sheets
Stage Details - Web/PDF
Centered Stage Results
Classifier Print/PDF Results
Classifier Web Results
CMS Results (No Web Links)
Exporting Match Results
Custom Web <Head> Text (Advanced)
"Stealth" Match Results
Program Setup
Program Preferences - General
Program Preferences - Score Entry
Program Preferences - Warnings
Data Warning Beep
Program Preferences - Reports
Program Preferences - Reports (Common)
Custom Graphic
Program Preferences - Reports (HTML)
Program Preferences - Reports (Print/PDF)
Program Preferences - Reports (2015 Most Accurate)
Program Preferences - Reports (Misc)
Program Preferences - Sign-In and Default Fees
Program Preferences - IDPA
Program Preferences- Extras
Password Protection
Help Question Mark
Program Preferences - License
Program Preferences - Barcode
Program Preferences - Data
Program Preferences - Read-Only Date
Pistols Configuration
Toobox / Toolbar
Screen Size
Screen Text Size
'Scratch' Pad
Print / Internet Menu
Sign-In Sheets
Simple Pre-Registered Sign-In Sheets
Detailed (Club Match) Pre-Registered Sign-In Sheets
New Shooters Sign-In Sheet
Addresses and Labels
Email Addresses
No Carriage Return Option
EMail List Groups
Match Utility Labels
Label "Padding"
Barcode Labels
Single SIDE Labels
Mail Labels
Score Sheets
Narrow Scoresheet Format
Generic Narrow Sheets
"Secret" Custom Logo
Per-Stage Score Sheets
Generic Score Sheets
Half Page Generic Score Sheets
Narrow Generic Score Sheets
File Folder Labels
Data Files Location
Safeguarding Your Data
Network Data Entry
Data Backup and Restore
Data Archive
Monthly Automatic Background Data Zipfile
Background Data Backup
What ForScore's Background Backup Does
Configuring The Type and Location
Specifying Type and Timing
Turning Backup On During Score Entry
Turning Backup On Automatically
Troubleshooting Backup
Utility Programs
Resetpw - Password Reset Utility
FSAdmin - Administrative Utility Program
Freq - "Analyze This"
Product Activation
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Product Activation
Technical Stuff
Firewalls
Data File Mismatch
Network Performance Tweak
Digital Signature
Optional Modules
Barcode Module
IMPORTANT Note on Carriage Returns
"Split" Barcode Option
Squad Number on Label
Barcode Hardware
Scanner Selection
Scanner Testing
Scanner Configuration
Scanner Adjustments
Dedicated Printer
Barcode Printing
Barcodes for Pre-Registered Shooters
"Split" Barcodes
Old Style Barcodes
Stageless Barcode Labels
Registration Screen Barcodes
IDPA Number Barcodes
Single Label (Classifier)
Barcode Labels for Club Matches
Club Match "Split" Barcode Labels
The ScoreSheets
Generic Labels
Dymo Labels At Registration
Printing Barcodes on Score Sheets for Club Matches
Club Match Barcoded Score Sheets
Barcode Shooter Registration
Barcode Score Entry
Barcode Configuration
Compare Module
Compare Cheat Sheet
Permissions - CRITICAL!
Compare Module - Setting Up the Match
Compare Module - Selecting the Target Data
With a Mapped Drive
UNC Shortcut
Compare Module - Comparison Screen
Compare Module - Editing Scores
Compare Module - Importing Walk-Ons
Alternate Entry Background
Local/Remote Button Color
Chrono and/or Equipment
Event Module
General Features
Matches Up To 32 Stages
Division Champions
Shooter "From"
Sanctioned Match Features
Non-Shooting Staff
Chrono and Equipment Checks
Chrono / Equipment Score Sheets
Mag Cap Warning
Combining or Suppressing
Equipment Thresholds
Bays
Assigning Stages to Bays
Bay Barcode Labels
Printing Score Sheets for Bays
Entering Scores by Bay
Registration Status Web Page
Who's Registered - Basic Options
Who's Registered - Missing Classifiers
Who's Registered - Individual Notes
Who's Registered - Header Text
Who's Registered - Number Staff Separately
Link To Page (i.e., Waitlist)
Sessions (Shooting Days or Time Periods)
Squad and Session Totals
Custom Categories
Custom Date
Extended (Wide) Registration Screen and Classifier Dates
Total "With Scores"
Staff versus Safety Officers
Team Results
Event Materials Features
Event Module Overview
Define Event Items
Define Defaults
Specify Info for a Shooter
Shooter Materials Printouts - Individual
Printouts
Printouts - Summary
Refreshing Event Item Prices
Who Has What?
Ordered Items CSV Export
Awards Wizard
DNF, DQ, and No-Shows
Awards Wizard - Quantity
Awards Estimate (Pre-Match)
Division Champions
Awards Mailing Labels
Awards PDF
Miscellaneous Options
Badge Wizard
Badge Wizard - Edit Individuals
Lunch Info on Name Badges
Badge Wizard - Options
Print by Session
Thank You Reminders
Hardware Dongle
Dongle Drivers
Inserting Dongle the First Time
Using the Dongle