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The Software Construction Co.
Presents ...
Diamond Data (tm)
Version 4.6
July 1994
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|___|___| MEMBER
The Software Construction Co.
P.O. Box 160
North Billerica, MA 01862
(508) 851-6204
CIS: 70313,3615
Internet: softcons@world.std.com
(C) Copyright 1989-1994 The Software Construction Co., All Rights Reserved.
1. Introduction 1
2. Getting Started 3
3. Using Menus 4
3.1 Return Key 4
3.2 Escape Key 4
3.3 Cursor Control Keys 4
3.4 Mouse Support 4
4. Options 5
4.1 DO.<function-key> 5
4.2 MONITOR 5
4.3 OO.<function-key> 6
4.4 PO.<function-key> 6
5. Errors 8
6. Files 9
6.1 Database Files 9
6.2 Options File 9
7. Menus 10
7.1 Edit Data 10
7.1.1 Add a new player 10
7.1.2 Add player data 10
7.1.3 Edit player data 11
7.1.4 Delete player 12
7.1.5 Delete player data 12
7.1.6 Add new game 13
7.1.7 Editing game data 13
7.1.8 Delete game 13
7.2 Read a Database 13
7.3 Write a Database 14
7.4 Clear Memory 14
7.5 Reports 14
7.5.1 Run Report 14
7.5.2 Choose Order 15
7.5.3 Filter Players 15
7.6 Merge Database 16
8. User Supported Software 17
9. Bug Reports 21
10. Known Problems/Limitations 22
Appendices 23
A. Statistics Definitions 23
B. Addresses 29
Diamond Data Version 4.6
1. Introduction
As you are reading this, you must have some interest in
softball or baseball. This program will be of use for either
sport because the statistical record keeping is much the same
for both sports.
Diamond Data [1] is intended to aid a player or coach in
maintaining the potentially large amount of statistics that
can be generated by a team, league, or individual player. In
addition, the report writing facilities can be of help in
making some of coaching decisions (e.g. generating batting
orders, etc.). It is particularly good at maintaining
individual player statistics for a team during a season.
Diamond Data can also be used to keep track of statistics for
an individual player across multiple seasons. This is easily
accomplished by treating each season as if it were a player.
For example, the player's "name" might be "1990 season." In
this way, a player's "career" can be examined at a glance by
looking at "team" statistics.
Below is a list of statistics this version of Diamond Data
can track. Those with an * before them are calculated from
other statistics entered and cannot be changed except by
changing the statistics upon which they are based. The
symbol following (if any) in parentheses is the abreviation
used in reports. See Appendix A for a description of these
statistics and how they are calculated.
Assists (Ass)
At Bats (AB)
*Batting Average (Avg)
Doubles (2B)
*Earned Run Average (ERA)
Earned Runs (ER)
Errors (ERR)
*Fielding Percentage (Fld%)
Game Winning RBIs (GWR)
Games (G)
Hits
Hits given up (H)
Hit by Pitch (HP)
Home Runs (HR)
Home Runs Given Up (HR)
Innings Pitched (IP)
Losses (L)
*On Base Average (OBA)
Putouts (PO)
*Runners Per Inning Pitched (R/IP)
Runs
1. Diamond Data is a trademark of The Software
Construction Co.
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Runs Batted In (RBI)
Runs Given Up (R)
Sacrifices (SAC)
Saves (S)
*Slugging Percentage (SLG)
Stolen bases (SB)
Strike Outs (SO)
Strike Outs Pitched (SO)
Triples (3B)
Walks (BB)
Walks Given Up (BB)
*Winning Percentage (W%)
Wins (W)
Diamond Data is designed to run on MS-DOS [1] or PC-DOS [2]
machines. It requires version 2.0 or greater to operate
correctly. Diamond Data performs quite adequately from a
floppy drive, but as with nearly all programs, better
performance can be had if run from a hard disk.
Diamond Data has mouse support built in but has no support at
this time for a floating point coprocessor.
1. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
2. PC-DOS is a registered trademark of IBM.
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2. Getting Started
Before running the program for the first time, it is a good
idea to make a backup of the original program disk. Yes, we
know that EVERY program you have ever used says to make a
backup before you use it. We also know that many of you
ignore that advice. We would like you to know that this
advice is not given because we have stock in diskette
companies (we don't even know what brand of diskettes you
might use). It is given as good, friendly, advice that is
intended to possibly save you trouble.
We believe you know how to make a backup. So, we won't
describe how. If you need help, read the DISKCOPY entry in
your DOS manual.
Now that you've made the backup, you'd probably like to know
how to use this masterpiece we've slaved over (and we hope it
shows).
The format of the command line is:
diamond [<database-name>]
<database-name> is the optional database name to load
(You'll be able to load a database
from within Diamond Data regardless of
whether you specify this parameter or
not.)
The title screen is displayed first. Type any character to
remove the title screen from your display and begin the
program. If a database name was specified on the command
line, it will be loaded. If you'd like to exit back to DOS
without entering the program, use the escape key (Esc on your
keyboard).
The initial screen has two parts. In the upper left hand
corner is the main menu. In it, you will see selections to
read and write databases, generate reports, etc. Across the
bottom of the screen is another window which is used to
display various values (such as the name of the database
which is loaded) during the running of the program.
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3. Using Menus
3.1 Return Key
The return key saves any data you may have just entered. To
exit the menu without saving, use the escape key (described
in section 3.2).
3.2 Escape Key
The escape key (Esc on your keyboard) is designed to get you
out of each menu without saving. Any data you may have
changed just before striking this key will be lost. To save
the data you may have just entered, use the return key
(described in section 3.1).
3.3 Cursor Control Keys
The cursor control keys let you select a different choice
from the current menu. To select the highlighted choice,
press return (described in section 3.1). To exit the menu
without saving, press the escape key (described in section
3.2).
3.4 Mouse Support
Diamond Data is designed to work with any Microsoft [1],
Mouse Systems [2], LOGITECH [3], or compatible mouse. Mouse
movement will move the highlighted choice within the menu.
To select the choice, use the left mouse button (or use
return on the keyboard). Exiting a menu without saving works
the same as with the cursor control keys (use the escape
key).
1. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
2. Mouse Systems is a trademark of MSC Technologies, Inc.
3. LOGITECH is a trademark of LOGITECH, Inc.
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4. Options
Diamond Data can be configured to make the program better
match your hardware or your tastes. For example, you can
indicate whether you have a monochrome or color monitor and
indicate your preferences for default values for some of the
sorting functions, etc. The way this is accomplished is
through a file named DIAMOND.CFG. Each line in this file must
either start with a #, which indicates a comment line (i.e.
will be ignored), or be of the form
<option> = <value>
The values for <option> and <value> that are currently
supported are described below. The default value, if there
is one, is listed in ()'s after the option name.
4.1 DO.<function-key>
This set of options allow you to configure the default
settings used in the Choose Order menu (see section 7.5.2)
when generating defensive reports. <function-key> can be f1,
f2, f3, or f4. Valid values are:
assists
errors
fielding-percentage
putouts
This set of options will make more sense after running
through the program a few times. As distributed by us, the
configuration file contains a sample set of values. For now
either ignore them or delete them from the file completely.
(Placing a # in front of the line is a good way of having
your cake and eating it too. They will be ignored by Diamond
Data but can easily be retrieved if necessary.)
4.2 MONITOR (MONO)
This option allows you to configure the program to match the
monitor attached to your machine. Valid values are MONO (for
monochrome) and COLOR. Note that red windows are reserved
for error conditions. The other window colors are randomly
selected as each window needs to be created.
If you choose MONO and have a color monitor, you will see all
menus in black and white.
If you choose COLOR and have a color monitor, you may get
various results depending on your monitor and display
adapter. Some monitors will display various shades, or
intensities. Others will display purely monochrome output.
You may notice that some of the window titles appear to be
missing in this situation. Others, still, may generate
errors or cause the program to fail. We haven't encountered
this problem, but we suppose it IS possible. Simply alter
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the file to reflect the other type of monitor and start the
program over.
4.3 OO.<function-key>
This set of options allow you to configure the default
settings in the Choose Order menu (see section 7.5.2) when
generating offensive reports. <function-key> can be f1, f2,
f3, f4, or f5. Valid values are:
The old CO.<function-key> syntax from when Diamond Data was
known as Softball Coach is still available. It means exactly
the same thing as OO.<function-key>. We suggest, however,
that you change over to the new syntax at your earliest
convenience in case it becomes necessary to withdraw support
of this feature.
at-bats
batting-average
doubles
game-winning-rbis
games
hit-by-pitch
hits
home_runs
on-base-average
runs
runs-batted-in
sacrifices
slugging-percentage
stolen-bases
strike-outs
triples
walks
This set of options will make more sense after running
through the program a few times. As distributed by us, the
configuration file contains a sample set of values. For now
either ignore them or delete them from the file completely.
(Placing a # in front of the line is a good way of having
your cake and eating it too. They will be ignored by Diamond
Data but can easily be retrieved if necessary.)
4.4 PO.<function-key>
This set of options allow you to configure the default
settings in the Choose Order menu (see section 7.5.2) when
generating pitching reports. <function-key> can be f1, f2,
f3, f4, or f5. Valid values are:
earned-run-average
earned-runs
hits
home-runs
innings-pitched
losses
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runners-per-inning-pitched
runs
saves
strike-outs
walks
winning-percentage
wins
This set of options will make more sense after running
through the program a few times. As distributed by us, the
configuration file contains a sample set of values. For now
either ignore them or delete them from the file completely.
(Placing a # in front of the line is a good way of having
your cake and eating it too. They will be ignored by Diamond
Data but can easily be retrieved if necessary.)
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5. Errors
Diamond Data displays a separate window to describe any error
condition which may arise. This window appear red on those
monitors which can display color if the MONITOR option has
the value COLOR. Note, only errors will appear in a red
window. The other window's colors will be selected at random
at the time that window is created.
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6. Files
Diamond Data uses several kinds of files in the course of its
operation. We list them here so that you may decide whether
you need to keep these files on your disk. Be aware that
some of these files may only be manipulated by Diamond Data.
Any attempt to alter the contents may make the program behave
oddly (in the very least!).
If you are interested in writing a utility which may read any
of these files, contact us. We'll be happy to send you the
format.
6.1 Database Files
Any file in your directory with a .SBL extension will be
treated as a database file by Diamond Data. You may quite
effectively hide a database from the program by changing this
extension.
6.2 Options File
DIAMOND.CFG contains information needed to set the various
options within the program. See section 4 for details about
how to manipulate this file.
Don't worry if you don't have a configuration file. Diamond
Data will choose default values for options that will work in
any situation.
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7. Menus
This section describes each of the menus that you may
encounter under the main menu and what they attempt to
accomplish.
7.1 Edit Data
This function allows you to manipulate player and/or game
data. The editing menu gives the following choices:
7.1.1 Add a new player
This selection guides you through adding a new player record
to the database. This new record may be a new team member if
the database is to contain a team's data for a particular
season or a particular season for one player if the database
is to contain a player's data across multiple seasons.
When you create a player, a minimal amount of data is created
in the database. To associate data with this player, you'll
have to use the Add player data menu item (see section 7.2).
This is necessary as each player may or may not have each of
the different types of data (defensive, offensive, or
pitching).
You will be prompted for the player's name. This name can be
anything you can type in (e.g. You can maintain your team as
full names or initials or it could be a year {1989} if you
are maintaining career statistics for a single player).
7.1.2 Add player data
This selection allows you to attach a data record to a
player. The player should not have data already defined for
this particular data (i.e. pitching data, offensive data, or
defensive data for the particular position in which you are
interested) or you will receive an error. To edit existing
data records, see the Edit player data menu option (section
7.1.3).
After selecting this menu option, a new menu will appear,
asking you to choose between offensive, defensive, or
pitching data. After choosing the type of data, a window is
created listing all players in the database. An arrow on the
left side of the first or last line of the window signifies
that there are more names than could be displayed in this
window. You may use the PgUp and PgDn keys to display more
entries.
You may use the cursor control keys or mouse to highlight the
name of the player you wish to edit. See sections 3.3 and
3.4 for more information concerning these topics. An edit
window is created with zeros in all the statistics fields.
The statistics you see will be different for each type of
data record (e.g. you won't see IP in the window you get when
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adding an offensive record).
The following keys have meanings in this window:
+ Increase the value of the statistic to which the
cursor points by 1.
- Decrease the value of the statistic to which the
cursor points by 1.
F1 Create a window allowing the user to edit the player's
name.
F2 Create a window allowing the user to edit the player's
uniform number. Note that we do check that the
uniform number is positive (or 0) and less than 100.
F10 Accept the data input so far and return to the editing
menu.
esc Cancel adding the new player and return to the editing
menu.
return In the data entry form, the return key performs the
same function as the down arrow key (moves to the next
field. It does not end data entry as it had done in
earlier versions of the software.
In addition, you can type the numeric value of the statistic
at each field. This is helpful if you are starting to use
the program after more than a small amount of data has been
generated (e.g., mid-season or to enter previous season's
data).
Note that typing a number changes that field to the number
typed and DOES NOT add that number to the value already
present.
Note, also, that you are only allowed to alter those
statistics which are not calculated by the program. You
can't move the cursor to a field that will be calculated
automatically. These values are updated after each
keystroke.
7.1.3 Edit player data
This selection allows you to select a player's record and
edit the data on it. After selecting this menu option, a new
menu will appear, asking you to choose between offensive,
defensive, or pitching data. After choosing the type of data
record in which you are interested, a window is created
listing all players in the database. An arrow on the left
side of the first or last line of the window signifies that
there are more names than could be displayed in this window.
You may use the PgUp and PgDn keys to display more entries.
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You may use the cursor control keys or mouse to highlight the
name of the player you wish to edit. See sections 3.3 and
3.4 for more information concerning these topics. An edit
window is created with all the current statistics for this
player.
The following keys have meanings in this window:
+ Increase the value of the statistic to which the
cursor points by 1.
- Decrease the value of the statistic to which the
cursor points by 1.
F1 Create a window allowing the user to edit the player's
name.
F2 Create a window allowing the user to edit the player's
uniform number. Note that we do check that the
uniform number is positive (or 0) and less than 100.
F10 Accept the data input so far and return to the editing
menu.
esc Cancel adding the new player and return to the editing
menu.
return In the data entry form, the return key performs the
same function as the down arrow key (moves to the next
field. It does not end data entry as it had done in
earlier versions of the software.
In addition, you can type the numeric value of the statistic
at each field. This is helpful if you are starting to use
the program after more than a small amount of data has been
generated (e.g., mid-season or to enter previous season's
data).
Note that typing a number changes that field to the number
typed and DOES NOT add that number to the value already
present.
Note, also, that you are only allowed to alter those
statistics which are not calculated by the program. You
can't move the cursor to a field that will be calculated
automatically. These values are updated after each
keystroke.
7.1.4 Delete player
This selection allows you to delete an existing record in the
database. There is a final check made before the actual
deletion takes place to help make certain that data is not
accidentally deleted.
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7.1.5 Delete player data
This selection allows you to delete a particular part of a
players data (e.g. offensive data). After selecting this
menu option, a new menu will appear, asking you to choose
between offensive, defensive, or pitching data. After
choosing the type of data record in which you are interested,
a window is created listing all players in the database. An
arrow on the left side of the first or last line of the
window signifies that there are more names than could be
displayed in this window. You may use the PgUp and PgDn keys
to display more entries.
Note that there is a final check made before any deletion
takes place to help make certain that data is not
accidentally deleted.
7.1.6 Add new game
This selection guides you through the process of adding a new
game record. A window will appear with spaces for the data
items which can be stored in this record. Use the return key
to move from field to field. When you are finished, the
title on the window will change and prompt you for a response
as to whether you'd like to keep the data as entered or edit
it.
7.1.7 Editing game data
Selecting this menu option causes a window to appear
containing all the games currently entered. Select the game
you'd like to edit.
A window will appear just like the one that appears when a
game is added. The major difference is that this time the
fields are pre-filled in with the current data. Correct what
you'd like and, again, the title on the window will change,
prompting you for a response as to whether you'd like to keep
the data as displayed or edit it.
7.1.8 Delete game
Selecting this menu option causes a window to appear
containing all the games currently entered. Select the game
you'd like to delete. The game record indicated will then be
deleted.
Note that there is a final check made before any deletion
takes place to help make certain that data is not
accidentally deleted.
7.2 Read a Database
This function allows you to read in a new database without
leaving the program. You may change directories by using the
F1 key. A list of already existing databases in the current
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directory will be displayed to help your selection. Note
that the program remembers what directory you started the
program in and will return to the same place upon normal exit
from the program regardless of how many times you change
directories within the program.
If you have made changes to the currently loaded data, a
confirmation window will appear, asking if you really wish to
lose those changes. If you do not, answer 'n' to this prompt
and save the data using the Write Database (section 7.3) menu
option. Then re-select the Read Database menu option.
7.3 Write a Database
This function allows you to save a database to disk. You may
change directories by using the F1 key. A list of already
existing databases in the current directory will be displayed
to help your selection. Note that the program remembers what
directory you started the program in and will return to the
same place upon normal exit from the program regardless of
how many times you change directories within the program.
If you specify a database name that already exists, a window
will appear asking you to confirm that you really want to
overwrite the data already on disk.
7.4 Clear Memory
This function allows you to clear a loaded database out of
memory so that a new one can be started. If you wish to read
in another database, there is no need to select this menu
choice as the old database will be removed from memory
automatically before the new database is read in.
If you have made changes to the currently loaded data, a
confirmation window will appear, asking if you really wish to
lose those changes. If you do not, answer 'n' to this prompt
and save the data using the Write Database (section 7.3) menu
option. Then re-select the Clear Memory menu option.
7.5 Reports
This menu item is selected to choose and generate any of the
reports. After selecting this menu option, a new menu will
appear, asking you to choose between offensive, defensive,
pitching, or game data.
After selecting this menu option, you are presented with a
menu giving three selections as described below.
7.5.1 Run Report
After selecting this menu option, you must choose whether
you'd like your output to appear on the screen, the printer,
or a disk file.
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Be sure your printer is turned on if sending your output
there. However, we'll tell you if something isn't right.
If you've selected a disk file for output, another window
will appear, prompting you for the pathname of the file you'd
like written.
7.5.2 Choose Order
This option is used to select the statistics upon which you'd
like the order of your report based. You are presented with
a list of statistics. In order to select the sorting order,
place the cursor next to the statistic you desire and press
one of the function keys listed to the right of the list of
statistics.
The players on your team are sorted based upon the statistic
next to F1. If there is a tie in that statistic, the tied
players are sorted based upon the statistic next to F2. This
continues through all statistics selected. If there is STILL
no difference between two players' statistics, they are
sorted in the order in which they were originally added to
the database.
Note that you needn't select statistics for ALL the function
keys available. In some cases, you may be interested in only
one or two statistics. If two players are identical in those
statistics, you don't care about the rest. In fact, you
needn't select F1 before you select any other function key.
If you are only interested in a single statistic, you may
select ANY of the listed function keys. This works because
we ignore any un-assigned selections.
If you have specified values in the configuration file (see
section 4) for the appropriate options (oo.<function-key>,
do.<function-key>, or po.<function-key>), you will see that
the spaces next to the function keys in the window will be
pre-filled with the values you've specified. You may make
any changes you like to this list. Your changes will be in
effect throughout the rest of this run of Diamond Data
unless, of course, you make further changes later.
Notice the special selection at the bottom of the list
labelled "*** Clear ***". It is used to erase a value for a
without having to select a different value.
7.5.3 Filter Players
This option is used to select the statistics upon which you'd
like players selected for your report. You will be presented
with a list of statistics. In order to select a filtering
criterion, place the cursor next to the statistic you desire
and press one of the function keys listed to the right of the
list of statistics.
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A ">" symbol will appear to the right of the statistic name
just displayed and the title of the window will change to
prompt you for a minimum value. All players with at least
that value in that statistic will be included in the report.
7.6. Merge Database
This menu option allows you to combine several databases.
You can, of course, save the newly combined databases to a
disk, or print reports from this utility.
Adding a database works much like reading a new database.
The major difference is that the old database is not removed
before the new one is read. The statistics for whatever data
is read are added to the data records already in memory. See
section 7.2 for details on reading a database into Diamond
Data. Player data records for players with the same name are
added together and the game records are simply inserted along
with the rest.
To illustrate this, if you were to merge a database with
itself, the result would be a database with the same number
of players as before each of whom have twice as many at bats,
twice as many games played, etc.
A window will appear on the right of the screen to keep track
of all the databases already merged or loaded.
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8. User Supported Software
This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). The ASP wants to make sure
that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP
member by contacting the member directly, the ASP may be able
to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or
problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and
continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual
programs differ on details -- some request registration while
others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to
continue using the software to an updated program with
printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a
few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors
are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors,
and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases,
there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference
is in the method of distribution. The author specifically
grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either
to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some
authors require written permission before a commercial disk
vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
You should find software that suits your needs and
pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low,
prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for
it.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of Diamond Data must accept this disclaimer of
warranty: "Diamond Data is supplied as is. The author
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of
fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
use of Diamond Data."
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The Software Construction Co. warrants any physical
diskette(s) and physical documentation distributed by The
Software Construction Co. directly to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of ninety days from
the date of registration. If the Software Construction Co.
receives notification within the warranty period of defects
in materials or workmanship, and such notification is
determined by The Software Construction Co. to be correct,
The Software Construction Co. will replace the defective
diskette(s) and/or documentation.
The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of
this Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement of
defective diskette(s) and/or documentation and shall not
include or extend to any claim for or right to recover any
other damages, including but not limited to, loss of profit,
data, or use of the software, or special incidental, or
consequential damages or other similar claims, even if The
Software Construction Co. has been specifically advised of
the possibility of such damages. In no event will The
Software Construction Co.'s liability for any damages to you
or any other person ever exceed the lower of suggested list
price or actual price paid for the license to use the
software, regardless of any form of the claim.
Diamond Data is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it
with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or
as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive
for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using Diamond
Data and continue to use Diamond Data after a reasonable
trial period, you must make registration payment of $25.00
(US funds) to The Software Construction Co. Massachusetts
residents should also include sales tax of $1.25. The $25.00
registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by
any number of people and may be freely moved from one
computer location to another, so long as there is no
possibility of it being used at one location while it it's
being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two
different persons at the same time.
Commercial users of Diamond Data must register and pay for
their copies of Diamond Data within 30 days of first use or
their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be
made by contacting The Software Construction Co.
Anyone distributing Diamond Data for any kind of remuneration
must first contact The Software Construction Co. via one of
the means below for authorization. This authorization will
be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the
ASP as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors,
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and such distributors may begin offering Diamond Data
immediately (However The Software Construction Co. must still
be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date
with the latest version of Diamond Data).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of Diamond Data along to
your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to
register their copy if they find that they can use it. All
registered users will receive all the registration benefits
listed below.
If you have received this software through one of the so
called "Shareware Houses" (companies whose business is
selling disks containing other author's software), please not
that none of the money you have paid so far has (or will)
make its way to the author. You have simply paid the
duplication and distribution costs.
Registration benefits include:
+ Notification of any updates.
+ The latest version of the software.
+ A printed copy of this manual.
+ A small program developed to generate "magic" numbers.
Although we encourage copying and sharing of Diamond Data to
distribute our product, we must insist that you NOT share the
"magic" number utility nor photocopy the printed manual. We
retain full copyrights to these products. It is an
infringement of copyright law to distribute these products.
Please contact us at:
The Software Construction Co.
P.O. Box 160
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Alternatively, we can be reached via electronic mail at:
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Internet: softcons@world.std.com
If you do not use this software, we'd also like to know why.
It is obvious you're somewhat interested or you wouldn't have
gotten this far into the manual. We'd like to know how we
can make these product better. Please contact us using the
same means listed above and let us know what we could have
done to make them useful to you.
For $5 to cover the cost of the diskette(s) and shipping
(refunded when you register), we will supply you with the
latest evaluation version of the software (if registering,
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note that you will get the latest version of the software
included in the registration price). Please specify 5.25" or
3.5" diskettes.
We would sincerely like to thank you for giving this, the
fruits of our labor, a trial. We hope it proves useful to
you.
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9. Bug Reports
Should you believe you've discovered a bug in our code,
please let us know using the same mechanisms listed in
section 8. We regret that we can't provide phone support at
this time (maybe in the future). Provide us with as much of
a description of the problem as you can, as well as your name
and address. If you would prefer being contacted by phone,
by all means, add your phone number and the hours you will be
available at that number.
What do you get for your trouble? We will send a copy of the
fixed program to the first registered user to report the
problem. Regardless, we will respond to all bug reports!
The normal support period for Diamond Data will be at least
three (3) months after registration. In general, however, we
do not expect there to be any limit to the length of time
support will be offered. ASP membership requires that we
provide at least three months of support and so we mention it
here in case you were concerned.
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10. Known Problems/Limitations
Statistics must be less than 65,535. If they get larger than
that, they will wrap (i.e. 65,536 becomes 0).
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A. Statistics Definitions
The following is a detailed list of the statistics that can
be tracked with this software and a definition of their
intended use. If there is a symbol in parentheses after the
name of the statistic, it is the abbreviation used within the
program for that statistic.
These definitions are intended to give the user a general
idea of how to use the statistics provided. In order to
understand how these statistics are used for the level of
play for the team in which you are interested, please consult
the appropriate official rule book (e.g. Official Baseball
Rules for Major League Baseball or the Amateur Softball
Association of America Official Guide and Rule Book for
softball). See Appendix B for addresses for these governing
bodies as well as other interesting leagues, associations,
etc.
1. Assists (Ass)
A fielder who throws or deflects a batted or thrown
ball such that a putout results, or would have
resulted except for a subsequent error by any
fielder gets credited with an assist.
Note: only one assist is credited to each fielder
involved in a run-down play.
2. At Bats
Any time a player makes a trip to the plate and
becomes a baserunner through any means other than a
walk. The lone exception to this rule is a
sacrifice (see below). It is not counted as an "at
bat." Note that a batter who is not allowed to
finish his "trip to the plate" is not considered to
have been at bat and becomes the first batter in
the following inning.
3. Batting Average (Avg)
Base hits divided by at bats.
4. Doubles (2B)
A base hit on which the batter reaches second base
safely and the defensive team has committed no
errors.
5. Earned Run Average (ERA)
Earned Runs times nine divided by Innings Pitched.
The idea behind this statistic is to try to come up
with a theoretical average number of earned runs
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given up in a game.
6. Earned Runs (ER)
An Earned Run is a run for which the pitcher is
held accountable. In order to figure this out, the
inning must be reconstructed without errors
(including catcher's interference) or passed balls.
The benefit of the doubt should always go to the
pitcher.
This becomes complicated if there is a pitching
change during one batter's At Bat. The runner is
the responsibility of the original pitcher if the
batter has the advantage in the ball and strike
count (i.e. balls >= 2 and balls > strikes).
Otherwise, the batter is the responsibility of the
relieving pitcher.
Note: an intentional walk is to be treated exactly
the same as any other walk.
7. Errors (Err)
A player that misplays a ball such that a batter's
time at bat is prolonged, a runner's life is
prolonged, or a runner advances one or more bases
is credited with an Error.
Note: each misplay is regarded as an error, so a
player may make multiple errors during a single
play.
8. Fielding Percentage (Fld%)
The sum of putouts and Assists divided by the sum
of putouts, assists, and errors.
9. Game Winning RBIs (GWR)
A Run Batted In (RBI) which increases the score to
one greater than your opponent's final score. For
example, if your team wins by as score of 21 to 12,
the player credited with the RBI for the 13th run
for your team is also credited with a Game Winning
RBI.
Note that this means you can only credit a player
with a Game Winning RBI when your team wins and
only one Game Winning RBI may be scored in any
game.
Note, also that it is possible to have a game with
neither team being able to credit a player with a
GWR. One example of this situation is if a batter
hits into a double play but the game winning run
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scores. No RBI is credited to a batter who hits
into a double play, therefore, no GWR can be
credited.
10. Games (G)
You're kidding, right? OK, if someone plays in a
game, increment this statistic.
11. Hit by Pitch (HP)
The batter is touched by a pitched ball which he is
not attempting to hit unless the ball is in the
strike zone when it touches the batter, or the
batter makes no attempt to avoid being touched by
the ball.
12. Hits
Also known as Base Hits. A "hit" is scored when
the batter hits the ball and reaches a base safely
and the defensive team has committed no errors and
no other baserunner was forced out (fielder's
choice).
13. Hits Given Up (H)
This statistic is increased by one for a pitcher
for each base hit which occurs while that pitcher
is on the mound.
14. Home Runs (HR)
A hit where the batter is able to touch all bases
without the other team committing an error and, in
so doing, score a run.
15. Home Runs Given Up (HR)
This statistic is increased by one for a pitcher
for each home run which occurs while that pitcher
is on the mound.
16. Innings Pitched (IP)
Each time a batter is retired, the pitcher is given
credit for one third of an inning pitched (i.e. 0.1
innings - innings are counted 0.1, 0.2, 1.0, 1.1,
etc.).
17. Losses (L)
A pitcher is credited with a Loss if he leaves the
game when his team is trailing (or falls behind due
to runs he is responsible for) and his team is not
able to tie the score or gain the lead after that.
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The idea is that if the leading team were to score
no more runs the rest of the game and the team
still would have lost after that pitcher's earned
runs were taken into account, he/she is the losing
pitcher.
18. On Base Average (OBA)
The sum of hits, walks, and hit by pitch divided by
the sum of at bats, walks, sacrifices, and hit by
pitch.
19. Putouts (PO)
A fielder is credited with a putout when he/she
catches a ball in the air, causing the batter to be
called out, catches a thrown ball which causes a
batter to be called out, or tags a runner causing
that runner to be called out.
20. Runners Per Inning Pitched (R/IP)
The sum of Hits Given Up and Walks Given Up divided
by Innings Pitched.
This statistic is used for Rotisserie baseball
leagues. The idea is to account for the number of
runners who successfully reach base on a pitcher.
See appendix B for the address of the Rotisserie
League Baseball Association.
21. Runs Batted In (RBI)
An RBI is scored for a batter when a baserunner
scores when that batter makes a base hit, a
sacrifice, or walks.
22. Runs
A run is scored when a player safely touches home
plate.
23. Runs Given Up (R)
Each run that scores while a pitcher is in the game
increases this statistic by one for that pitcher.
Note: it does not matter how the scoring runner or
any other runner behind the scoring runner got on
base.
24. Sacrifices (SAC)
A sacrifice fly is a fly ball which is caught for
an out and which also allows a baserunner to tag up
and score. A sacrifice bunt is a bunt that allows
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a baserunner to advance at the expense of the
batter being putout.
25. Saves (S)
A pitcher gets a Save if he/she can meet ALL of the
following conditions:
- is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his/her
team.
- is not the winning pitcher (i.e. you cannot get a
win and a save for the same game)
- can meet one of the following conditions:
+ entered the game with a lead of no more than
three runs and pitches at least one inning
+ entered the game with the potential tieing run
on base, at bat, or on deck
+ pitches effectively for at least three innings
26. Slugging percentage (SLG)
The sum of singles, 2 times doubles, 3 times
triples, and 4 times home runs divided by at bats.
This statistic indicates the average number of
bases gained per at bat (i.e. 4.000 is a perfect
SLG).
27. Stolen Bases (SB)
A stolen base is scored when a runner advances a
base unaided by a hit, another runner making an
out, an error, a passed ball, a wild pitch, or a
balk.
28. Strike Outs (SO)
A strike out is scored when a batter is called out
after three strikes have been called.
29. Strike Outs Pitched (SO)
Each batter struck out by a pitcher increases this
statistic for a pitcher by one. The pitcher who
throws the third strike is credited. This makes a
difference when there is a pitching change in the
middle of a batter's at bat.
30. Triples (3B)
A base hit on which the batter reaches third base
safely and the defensive team has committed no
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errors.
31. Walks (BB)
Also known as Base on Balls. A walk is scored when
a batter reaches first base as a result of having
four pitches called balls during an at bat.
32. Walks Given Up (BB)
This statistic is increased by one for a pitcher
for each batter who reaches base because of a walk
while that pitcher is still in the game. The
pitcher that throws the fourth ball is credited
with giving up the walk. This makes a difference
it there is a pitching change during a batter's at
bat.
33. Winning Percentage (W%)
Wins divided by the sum of Wins and Losses.
34. Wins (W)
A pitcher is credited with a Win if he/she has
pitched at least five innings, his/her team is in
the lead when replaced, and his/her team stays in
the lead throughout the rest of the game.
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B. Addresses
Amateur Softball Association of America
2801 NE 50th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
American Amateur Baseball Congress
118-19 Redfield Plaza
Marshall, MI 49068
Cinderella Softball League
P.O. Box 1411
Corning, NY 14830
Little League Baseball
P.O. Box 3485
S. Williamsport, PA 17701
Major League Baseball
350 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
National Baseball Congress
P.O. Box 1420
Wichita, KS 67201
NCAA
6201 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
Rotisserie League Baseball Association
41 Union Square West, Suite 1226
New York, NY 10003
Society for American Baseball Research
P.O. Box 93183
Cleveland, OH 44101
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2B see "doubles"
3B see "triples"
- A -
AB see "at bats"
adding a game 13
adding a new player 10
adding data records 10
address 19, 21
addresses 29
Amateur Softball Assoc. 29
arrow 10, 11, 13
ASA see "Amateur Softball Assoc."
Ass see "assists"
assists 1, 5, 23
Assoc. of Shareware Prof. 17
at bats 1, 6, 23
average see "batting average"
avg see "batting average"
- B -
backup 3
base hits 1, 6, 25
base on balls 2, 6, 23, 26, 28
baseball 1
batting average 1, 6, 23
BB see "base on balls"
BB see "walks given up"
benefits, registration 19
bugs see "reporting bugs"
- C -
career statistics 1, 10
changing directories 13, 14
choosing reporting order 15
clearing memory 14
CO option 6
coach 1
command line 3
comment 5
CompuServe 19
configuring the program 5
copyright 17
criterion 15
cursor control keys 4, 10, 11
- D -
database files 9
database name 3
deleting a game 13
deleting a player 12
deleting player data 13
disclaimer 17
disk file 14
DO option 5
doubles 1, 6, 23
- E -
earned run average 1, 6, 23
earned runs 1, 6, 24
editing a game 13
editing data 10
editing existing players 11
email see "Compuserve or Internet"
ER see "earned runs"
ERA see "earned run average"
Err see "errors"
error window 5, 8
errors 1, 5, 24
escape key 3, 4, 11, 12
- F -
F1 key 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
F2 key 11, 12, 15
fielding percentage 1, 5, 24
file format 9
files 9
files, *.SBL 9
files, DIAMOND.CFG 5, 9, 15
filtering players 15
Fld% see "fielding percentage"
floating point coprocessor 2
floppy systems 2
function keys 15
- G -
G see "games"
game winning RBIs 1, 6, 24
games 1, 6, 25
generating reports 14
getting started 3
GWR see "game winning RBIs"
- H -
H see "hits given up"
hit by pitch 1, 6, 25
hits see "base hits"
hits given up 1, 6, 25
home runs 1, 6, 25
home runs given up 1, 6, 25
HP see "hit by pitch"
HR see "home runs given up"
HR see "home runs"
- I -
innings pitched 1, 6, 25
Internet 19
introduction 1
IP see "innings pitched"
- L -
L see "losses"
league 1
limitations 22
Little League 29
loading a database see "reading a new database"
LOGITECH 4
losses 1, 6, 25
- M -
magic number generator 19
main menu 3, 10
Major League Baseball 29
menus 4, 10
merging databases 16
Microsoft 4
MONITOR option 6, 8
monitor, color 5, 8
monitor, monochrome 5
mouse 2, 4, 10, 11
mouse button, left 4
mouse support 4
Mouse Systems 4
- N -
name 10
- O -
OBA see "on base average"
Ombudsman, ASP 17
on base average 1, 6, 26
OO option 6
options 5
options file 9
- P -
PgDn 10, 11, 13
PgUp 10, 11, 13
player 1
PO see "putouts"
PO option 6
printed manual 19
printer 14
problems see "reporting bugs"
problems, known 22
putouts 1, 5, 26
- R -
R see "runs given up"
R/IP see "runners per inning pitched"
RBI see "runs batted in"
reading a new database 13
registration 17, 18
reporting bugs 21
reports 14
return key 4, 11, 12
Rotisserie League 26, 29
runners per inning pitched 1, 6, 26
runs 1, 6, 26
runs batted in 1, 6, 26
runs given up 2, 7, 26
- S -
S see "saves"
SABR 29
SAC see "sacrifices"
sacrifices 2, 6, 23, 26
sales tax 18
saves 2, 7, 27
saving a database see "writing a database to disk"
SB see "stolen bases"
screen 14
season 1, 10
selecting reporting criterion 15
shareware 17
shareware house 19
SLG see "slugging percentage"
slugging percentage 2, 6, 27
SO see "strike outs pitched"
SO see "strike outs"
Soc. for Amer. Baseball Res. see "SABR"
softball 1
Softball Coach 6
sorting order 15
statistics definitions 23
stolen bases 2, 6, 27
strike outs 2, 6, 7, 27
strike outs pitched 2, 27
support policy 21
supported statistics 1
system requirements 2
- T -
team statistics 1
title screen 3
trial period 18
triples 2, 6, 27
- U -
update notification 19
user supported software 17
using menus 4
- W -
W see "wins"
W% see "winning percentage"
walks see "base on balls"
walks given up 2, 7, 28
warranty 17
window colors 5
winning percentage 2, 7, 28
wins 2, 7, 28
writing a database to disk 14
- Misc -
+ key 11, 12
- key 11, 12
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