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The standard INDEX, MENU and HELP facilities are available and the various editing keys can be used when entering competitors' names and details. If you are unfamiliar with the machine then it is recommended that some time is spent studying the relevant sections of the Z88 manual.
The CLOCK and the PANEL
It is important that the realtime clock reads the correct time as EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM has the facility to enter actual START and STOP times to evaluate elapsed time.
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The default PANEL settings are suitable for most people but if you are particulary heavy handed when pressing the keys it may help to set the "Auto Repeat Rate" to a higher number than the default setting of 6, say 10 for example. If you are new to using a keyboard then set the "keyclick" to YES and then an audible tone will be heard everytime you press a key.
Selecting ECS
EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM can be started from the INDEX using the cursor bar or can be selected at any time using nWusing W. If EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM has already been used it will appear in the SUSPENDED ACTIVITIES area of the index from which it can be re-selected using the cursor bar. There can be any number of EVENT applications running - the only limit being set by the available memory in the Z88.
Modes
There are two types of MODES used in this program :-
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This mode allows for the viewing of all competitors' information and rankings. No editing is available whilst in this mode. (With the exception of entering START/FINISH TIMES and START/STOP CURRENT CLOCK).
SAMPLE SCREEN LAYOUTS
SAMPLE COMPETITOR INFORMATION FORM
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Number : Group Class Name 1 Name 2 Type Model Time : 00:00:00:00 |
NOTE PAD |
SAMPLE OPTIONS PANELS
SAMPLE RANKINGS SCREEN
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From the APPLICATIONS MENU select EVENTS by moving cursor to highlight this and press -ENTER- . This will load immediately and the screen will show the software logoes logos and Events Control System. Next the competitor information screen appears and you are requested to -ENTER- TITLE OF EVENT - type in the Event name (2015 RACE) and press ENTER.
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The screen then asks Miles or Kilometres, move cursor to select unit required (miles), and press ENTER .
The next screen asks you to ENTER DISTANCE - type in the distance in miles/kilometres of the stage, course, track or total event and press -ENTER-
Next screen - LOAD COMPETITORS - Yes No.
If you have already entered and stored a list of competitors, then select Yes - if you have no list of competitors then select No and after selection press ENTER .
Selecting YES, the screen will request LOAD COMPETITORS
- ENTER FILENAME. Type in your chosen filename, and press ENTER .
The screen will now indicate that it is LOADING the file to the selected RAM. On completion the screen will show the information record on the first competitor and you will be in VIEW MODE, under the OPTIONS heading - at right hand side of screen.
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