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RACE LOG for Sailboat Racing, Release 2.7
(Shareware Version)
Copyright c 1997 by ELB Software
This file contains basic information about installing Race Log
and last minute information which may update the documentation.
For complete instructions on using Race Log refer to one of
the three documentation files listed below.
Contents of diskette Installed to Directory
readme.txt information \rlog
log.exe race log program \rlog
rlog.bat batch file to execute score program \rlog
rlog.ico icon for launching from Windows \rlog
sys.ini file to hold system option settings \rlog
scropt.ini file to hold scoring option settings \rlog
scr.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr0.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr1.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr2.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr3.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr4.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr1t.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr3t.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr4t.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr1a.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr2a.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr3a.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr4a.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr1ta.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr3ta.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scr4ta.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scrcust.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
scrcustt.ini file to hold screen format settings \rlog
rsult1a.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult2a.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult3a.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult4a.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult1ta.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult2ta.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult3ta.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsult4ta.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsltcust.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
rsltcstt.ini file to hold report parameters \rlog
sample1 sample fleet file - actual standings \rlog\data
sample2 sample fleet file - demonstrates error checking \rlog\data
sample3 sample fleet file - demonstrates tie breaking \rlog\data
sample4 sample fleet file - demonstrates team scoring \rlog\data
rlogword.doc documentation in MS WORD for Windows 2.0 format \rlog
rlogwp51.doc documentation in WordPerfect 5.1 format \rlog
rloghelp.hlp internal file for help system \rlog
raceform.wri form for race results - MS WordPad format \rlog
raceform.doc form for race results - MS Word 2.0 format \rlog
raceform.txt form for race results - MS NotePad format \rlog
descript.txt Race Log feature description \rlog
order.txt Race Log order form \rlog
register.txt Race Log registration form \rlog
install.exe install program not copied
ENHANCEMENTS IN RELEASE 2.6 -- 11/24/96
1) Addition of "Clear Finishes..." option in the FILE menu. This
allows you to clear out the Finishes in a fleet file and still
keep the Sailor data. Useful for starting a new season with
last years fleet file without re-entering all the sailors.
2) You can now Over-ride the Throwouts Percent with an actual
number of Throwouts. The number of races to Throw can be
entered when you select "Score". This number over-rides the
Throwout Percent specified in the Scoring Options Setting screen
for this "Scoring".
3) The actual number of Races Scored after Throwouts is listed when
you print the results. It's listed in the heading information
where all the Scoring Options are printed.
4) The Report output width has been improved for printing to a File.
The maximum is now 157. (The minimum is still 60). A maximum of 157
allows for the widest printing results when using Windows 95 WordPad
and setting the print orientation to "Landscape" with a font size
of 8. ('Word Pad' allows for Fixed size fonts which keeps everything
lined up. Most Word Processors use proportional fonts which causes
alignment be off a little when printing the Race Log results unless
you manually edit the output.)
5) Bug fix for scoring files with sailors who have no Finishes
entered for them. Bug fix for erroneously printing a column heading
of "TEAM" instead of "CLASS".
ENHANCEMENTS IN RELEASE 2.7 -- 5/17/97
1) Create Standings report in HTML format for publishing on a Web site.
2) Added "Bonus Point" scoring method - actually the same as previously
supported "Olympic" method.
3) Upgraded support of DNC, DNS, DNF, OSC, RET, DSQ, and DND to the precise
definition specified in the new 1997 Rules. Formerly Race Log treated a
DNS as a Did Not Compete, and DNS was the default Finish if nothing is
entered for a race. Now a DNS means the racer showed up at the starting
area, but Did Not Start. A DNC is now the default entry for a racer who
did not show up, and will automatically be filled in by Race Log for
non-competing yachts in a series.
4) Extended the ability to specify whether the above penalty is to be added
to the number of Entrants, Starters, or Finishers.
5) Expanded the "Class" and "Team" column to 3 characters.
6) Added column for "State", "Member Status".
7) Added ability to fully customize screen layout and report layout by
selecting which columns to display, in addition to the preset screen
layouts already provided.
8) Added ability to report the "Total Points", in addition to the "Score".
Total Points is the score before subtracting Throwouts.
9) Added Conversion program to convert old Race Log fleet files to new
format. This will occur automatically when you open an old file.
The old file will automatically be updated, and will not be readable
by your old Race Log release (Release 2.6 or older).
10) Added Race Results forms to installation files. Use for filling in
results on committee boat. RACEFORM is provided in .TXT format for
MS NotePad, .WRI format for MS Windows 95 WordPad, and .DOC for MS
Word 2.0 format.
Corrections and additions to the Release 2.7 release - 5/26/97
11) Corrected scoring problem - DNF was not calculated properly when penalty
is added to number of Starters. Fixed.
12) Corrected scoring problem - DND was improperly being "thrown out" when
calculating Throwouts. Fixed.
13) Customize Report Format - added option to select
Columnar "R_1 R_2 R_3 ...." format,
or Short "2-5-1-df-3-dc-dc-..." format
when building Report Format.
14) Added handy Forms to install disk (installed to your \rlog directory) for
entering Race Results.
"raceform.wri" - MS Windows 95 WordPad format
"raceform.doc" - MS Word 2.0 for Windows format
"raceform.txt" - MS Windows 3.1 NotePad format
INSTALLATION
Diskette
1- insert diskette into drive a: (or b:)
2- type a: (or b:) and press Enter
3- type install and press Enter
The installation program assumes that you want to install on drive c:,
and it creates the directory \RLOG (or a name you select) for the
program and systems files, and subdirectory \DATA for your data files.
You may change these settings when asked during the install process.
Downloaded
1- unzip download file in an extra directory
2- run the "install" program
The installation program assumes that you want to install on drive c:,
and it creates the directory \RLOG (or a name you select - different
from the download directory) for the program and system files, and
subdirectory \DATA for your data files. You may change these settings
when asked during the install process.
NOTES ON COMPUTER SIZE
This release, Release 2.7 of Race Log, will operate on 286 or higher
computers. You must have a Hard Drive and 2 meg of RAM.
If you have an older 8086 such as an IBM PC/XT you will need Race Log
Release 2.0. All future enhancements will be geared to the more up to
date computers - 286 and higher (this is not to imply that 286's are up
to date any more) since they have more memory and speed than the old
clunkers. If you are not sure what you have, the MEM command entered
at the DOS prompt will help you. This command will tell how much
memory (RAM) you have and also will tell whether you have any Extended
memory. If you have Extended memory, then bets are that you have a
286 or better (368, 486, Pentium, etc.).
WINDOWS USERS
Race works best when launched from Windows, especially Windows 95.
Windows 3.1 users create a new Program Item pointing to log.exe,
point to the \RLOG directory as the working directory, and select
the icon provided in the \RLOG directory. Windows 95 users create
a Shortcut for the log.exe program, then select Properties | Program
and change the working directory to the \RLOG directory, select the
icon provided in the \RLOG directory, and select "Close on exit".
PRINTERS
The Race Log system has been tested with Dot-Matrix printers such as the
Panasonic KX-P1123, and Desk Jet printers such as Hewlett Packard Desk Jet
printers. The system has NOT been tested with Post Script type printers.
The new HP DeskJet 820 for Windows will not allow printing from any DOS
application including Race Log. Race Log allows for printing to a
file and then using Windows tools (Editors, NotePad, WordPad, Word Process-
ors, etc.) to do the actual printing. See ENHANCEMENTS IN RELEASE 2.6
point 4) above for additional discussion.
MOUSE PROBLEMS
If you have a Mouse but it is not working properly, make sure you have
specified your Mouse driver in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Many people use
a Mouse in Windows 3.1 but have not used it in a DOS application such
as Race Log. The following AUTOEXEC.BAT file works for DOS 5.0 on a
computer where Windows is installed:
C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE
@ECHO OFF
PROMPT $p$g
PATH C:\DOS;C:\WINDOWS;C\WP51;C:\RLOG
SET MOUSE=C:\MOUSE
LOADHIGH C:\WINDOWS\MOUSE.COM /Y
LOADHIGH C:\DOS\DOSKEY
Note that the LOADHIGH command loads Mouse from the WINDOWS directory
instead of the MOUSE directory. This will ensure that the Mouse works
when running Race Log in DOS, and also when launching Race Log from
Windows 3.1.
Race Log works in Windows 95 with no modification to System Files.
OPERATING SYSTEM
Runs on DOS 3.3 or higher (DOS 5.0 or higher is recommeded for Race
Log Release 2.7), must have hard drive (takes approximately 1 meg on hard drive), need 2 meg or more of memory (RAM), IBM compatible computer (286
or higher for Race Log Release 2.7).
OPERATION
Mode 1:
Change to the c: drive and the Race Log directory by entering:
"c:"
"cd\rlog" (or the directory you selected at install time)
and then type "rlog" to run the system.
Mode 2:
Add your \RLOG directory to the PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;C:\MOUSE;C:\RLOG
Then type "rlog" from anywhere to start the Race Log system.
( don't actually type the quotes in the above examples)
__________________________________________
The Shareware version of Race Log may be freely distributed for evaluation
purposes. Actual usage of the Race Log requires the user to register and
purchase Race Log.
ELB Software grants the purchaser the right to use one (1) copy of the
Race Log software ("Software") on a single computer, and to make additional
copies of the Software for backup purposes only. The Software is owned by
ELB Software and is protected by United States copyright laws and other
applicable copyright laws. ELB Software warrants that the Software will
perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying documentation.
ELB Software disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including
but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose. In no Event will ELB Software be liable for any
consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of or inability
to use the Software. In no case shall ELB SoftwareÆs liability exceed the
purchase price paid by the purchaser for the Software.
______________________________________________
DOCUMENTATION
Print one of the ".doc" files with the appropriate Word Processor for a
complete and formatted copy of the Race Log documentation. If you don't
have a Word Processor you can print the ".txt" file and the readme file as
follows. At the DOS prompt, type the following command:
TYPE A:README > LPT1
and
TYPE A:RLOG.TXT > LPT1
ELB Software
PO Box 463
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
74670.1435@compuserve.com
web page
http:\\ourworld.compuserve.com\homepages\elb
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