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About Front Line Computers Limited
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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
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If necessary select the PANEL from the index or with S and change the values.
Selecting ECS
EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM can be started from the INDEX using the cursor bar or can be selected at any time using 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.
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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
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Enter Mode
Rankings Screen
Using EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM Program
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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 .
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Select FC - The screen will request a "Competitor's Number.".
Type the required number and press . The screen will now show the information for competitor number selected. Press
to return to Enter Mode, then correct your entry by pressing
until you are at the section to be amended. When satisfied that the entry is correct, press
for each field until last line of note section is reached. You will then see a new competitor record on the screen.
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Save competitors
Enter filename
Enter START/FINISH time and View Rankings
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At end of event, press key to return to APPLICATIONS menu or select
DIE if you no longer require the EVENT CONTROL SYSTEM application.
Abandon application
ECS Competitors
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Note:- It is recommended that if you have many competitors to enter, that you periodically save the competitor details.
ECS Commands
COMMANDS
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This command KILLS the application - it is IRREVERSIBLE. The command has to be entered from the keyboard - it cannot be selected from the MENU. The DIE command is equivalent to the
KILL command from the suspended activities area.
ECS Errors
- ERROR MESSAGES
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- - Errors which occur when reading or saving files are fatal and result in the application being KILLED by the operating system - though it may always be re-selected from the INDEX.
- BAD FILENAME
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- - Filename should be alphanumeric characters only as described in the Z88 manual.
- FILE NOT FOUND
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- - The file specified does not exist.
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- If in doubt refer to the FILER for the correct filename.
- FILE IN USE
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- - This error will be generated if the file selected is already being used by another application.
- NO ROOM
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- - No memory is available to open a new file. Delete files which are no longer required or