Scoring a DN Regatta
The DN Regatta Scoring software developed by Paul Goodwin offers a way top score iceboat regattas using a computer program designed specifically for the purpose. Other scoring programs are available, but none have been found to offer the speed and reliability of Paul's program.
Written back in the mid-80s, the program does not have the mouse driven interface people have come to expect. However, once you get past it's ugly exterior and score a few weekend races with it, you'll find a very useful tool that will save a lot of time.
Please download the DN Regatta Scoring Program and follow these steps to get it set up and running on your computer.
Installing the DN Regatta Scoring Program
Use the following link to download the Windows Installer version of my program.
Run the installer and it will handle all of the following:
- Install all of necessary files in the proper places
- Create a "DN Regatta Scoring Porgram" program group in your Start menu
- Create a "DN Regatta Scoring Porgram" program group on the desktop
- Notify Windows of how to uninstall using the Control Panel, like all good Windows programs should.
Download: DN Regatta Scoring Program v4.07 Windows installer
!! HOT !!
A new version of the DN Regatta Scoring software
is available. This is a "beta" release, meaning that it hasn't
been thouroughly tested. However, it is believed to be fully reliable. It
is recommended that you backup your full DN directory on your hard
disk (C:\DN plus the C:\DN\LIB subdirectory) in case there is a
problem. The directories are very small and easy to backup.
Download: DN Regatta Scoring Program
v4.08beta Windows installer
You should choose to "Repair" during your installation.
This will upgrade the Scoring Program but leave your regatta data files intact.
After the
upgrade, start the Scoring Program and check the revision date - it should
be 02/16/2010. If tou still have am older copy running the installation program
again, and choose to "delete the installation". Then install again
to load all new files.
Note: If you have been using my program and have regatta files on your computer, rename the old program directory (C:\DN to C:\DN-OLD). Otherwise the new installation could write over your old regatta data files.
Note #2: The program files are in a directory C:\DN. In that directory you will find a "readme.txt" file with some instructions on running the program. You will also find a good tutorial that will have you up and running in no time.
Note #3: The program always prints to a text file on the hard disk in C:\DN\LIB called "REGATTA.TXT". Whenever you print, copy this output into a new txt file named something clever so you can find it later. There is a handy link to this file in the DN Regatta Scoring Program group on the desktop.
Note #4: If your adventurous and try the web file output, it will write to a file in C:\DN\LIB called "REGATTA.HTM". There isn't a handy link to this file, you'll have to get to it through MyComputer.
Regatta Scoring Tutorial
Here is a link to a short tutorial that will lead you step-by-step through
scoring a small regatta (6 boats and 5 races). After that you should be set
to put it to the test on your own local races.
DN
Regatta Scoring Tutorial #1
Regatta Scoring Tutorial - Advanced
Fleet splitting by rank
The following link leads to a tutorial that will guide you step-by-step
through scoring a regatta using the IDNIYRA "Split Fleet" method based on
sailor ranking. This is typically used at International level regattas (World championships
and continental level Championships).
The tutorial includes some tips on what info is needed prior to firing up
the scoring program, make sure you read this before regatta registration!
DN
Regatta Scoring Tutorial #2
|
