VEX Tournament Manager

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Release Notes Version 2.0.3223 - Jan 2, 2012

• Added support for VEX TEXT for official events registered on RobotEvents.com (see User Guide for more info)
• Added a software-only field timer that runs when field control hardware is not connected
• Now checks the computer's time on startup to make sure it is set correctly
• Display programs now disable Desktop Window Manager composition (Windows Aero) to avoid Windows performance issues
• Added an option to import skills results from a separate database (for events which run skills challenges in a disconnected mode)
• Improved detection of improper team list file format for team list importing
• Dispays a warning about deleting matches if re-running the wizard after some matches have been scored
• Added notification ballons when field hardware is removed after starting up Tournament Manager
• Added Refresh button in field controller configuration window that will detect additional field controllers if they were plugged in late
• Fixed issue with checking current time when daylight savings time is active

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Release Notes Version 2.0.3121 - Oct 18, 2011

• Added support for VEX Gateway College Challenge
• Added support for VEX League Play (Note: please read the new League Play section in the User Guide if you are hosting a league event!)
• Added audible countdown sound before 30-second gate lift limit for Gateway
• New button to automatically fill in certain award winners (Tournament Champions, Finalists, and Skills Winners)
• Added default sponsor graphics representing VEX Robotics Competition partners
• Field Control window is now shown automatically on startup and if it is hidden when a match is queued
• The Print Preview window now remembers the last size and position and reuses that by default

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Release Notes Version 2.0.2884

• Updated the User Guide with more information on some existing features and information on all of the new f eatures listed below (please review the updated User Guide even if you have previously read it)
• Added a Team Check In feature to allow events to check teams in as they arrive
• Added an Inspection feature to allow inspectors to track team inspection status and display status on the Pit Display
• A new built-in webserver has been added which can be used to provide access to the team list, rankings, and match list as well as Inspection and Team Check In
• Added scrolling announcements to the Pit Displays (useful for informing the pit area of when matches will resume after lunch, etc)
• Added another sponsor graphic feature which shows small graphics in the upper-right corner of most Audience and Pit Display screens
• Added a Score Calulator to the Skills Challenge tab so skills scores don't have to be added up by hand
• Added a simple way to publish event information live to the web using VEXScores.com

• Tournament Manager Installer
• User Guide (updated Nov. 22, 2010)
• Release Notes Version 2.0.2608 - Nov 23, 2010
  Important: Please review the updated User Guide included with this release. It contains detailed information on the new features that have been added.
  • New field controller drivers which support XP, Vista, and Windows 7. You must install the new drivers included with this version or your field controllers will no longer work.
  • Added an indicator of which alliance is leading in an elimination series to the intro and in-match screens
  • Now checks that scores entered are valid according to the game rules, and if not a warning is displayed
  • New "Save Copy of Tournament" menu option to save a copy of the tournament data file for easy backup
  • Added the ability for the scorekeeper to indicate which alliance won autonomous mode on the audience display
  • Added a countdown timer to the field queue display that shows the time until the next match
  • Added a Field Test Match that can be queued for testing field hardware or ad-hoc practice matches
  • Right-clicking on Field Controller system tray icon now allows reconfiguring of field control boards
  • Updated awards list, adding the Inpsire award and allowing for School/Club awards
  • Added password protection to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to the Tournament Server
  • Added scheduled match time to scoring screen for easy scorekeeper reference
  • New menu option to save awards and skills challenge results to .CSV file
  • New menu option to save all data to a tabbed Excel file
  • New report to print pit signs for each team which have team number, name, school, and location
  • Improved the look of the awards audience display and added a new overlay-specific awards screen