ForScore Features

Overview of Features

System Requirements

Windows 98® or higher operating system. (Windows Me not recommended)
Windows Vista is supported as of Version 2.0.
40 megabytes of available hard disk space.
128 megabytes memory (RAM). More is always better.
Screen resolution of 800x600. Although the program will run at this resolution, we highly recommend a resolution of 1024x768 or higher. 16 bit or higher color recommended.
Pentium or Celeron processor. 500MHz or higher recommended.
Inkjet or laser printer.
Optional Internet connection to check for program updates.
Optional network (ethernet) card for multiple computer data input.

If you have any questions as to your system's suitability, download the demo and try the program on your equipment.

General

Up to 16 stages in a match, unlimited number of shooters.(32 stages with optional Event Module. Matches larger than 16 stages require version 2.0.)
Up to 9 strings per stage, set on a stage-by-stage basis. Automatic preset for Classifiers.
Many wizard procedures to simplify match setup, results generation, etc.
Comprehensive documentation in printable PDF format
Context-sensitive online help within the program dupilcates the printable manual. Also, right-click help for individual buttons and entries.
Option to use full or simplified menus.
Supervisor password can be set so an operator only has access to input and print results, not to modify a match.
Customizable 'toolbox' - add buttons for up to 9 menu functions to the toolbar.
'Scratch' pad to track/count money (how many $10s, $20s, checks, startup cash, etc.)
Classifier time specs available on the help menu.
IDPA rulebook can be opened from the help menu.
Button to check the Beachbunny Software website for program updates.
Separate 'administrative' program can be installed on someone else's machine for doing pre-match registration, etc.
Generate e-mail lists for all shooters, people who shot a specific match, etc.
Generate address labels for all shooters, people who shot a specific match, all active or inactive shooters, etc
Generate match (scoresheet) labels with name, shooter number, barcode (with optional barcode module), etc.
Generate sign-in sheets - for a specific match or generic sheets.

BUG division - you can specify a different number of stages and strings per stage for BUG shooters and have the results incorporated with your regular match results.
BUG division can be renamed - "Shotgun Side Match", for example

Score Entry

Network-aware: multiple computers can be networked together for data entry.
Four methods of entering scores:
all stages for one shooter at a time
specify a stage, then go right to that entry page for each shooter
for random scoresheets, key in shooter number and stage number
with optional barcode module - scan a barcoded match label and go directly to the entry page for that stage for that shooter
Fast data entry with keyboard shortcuts - your hands don't have to move back and forth from keyboard to mouse.
You can enter all target points down as a single number, or enter them individually and let the software add them for you.
Optional warning if you enter less than 1 second or more than 100 seconds for a string, don't enter times for all strings in a stage, enter more than X points down on a target.
Optional warning if you reopen a stage for a shooter that already has data entered.
Optional warning if you give a shooter a failure to neutralize and he has less than 5 points down for that stage.
Optionally print out detailed match results for an individual shooter
Missing score sheets wizard to display which sheets have not yet been entered. Sort by squad or by stage. Show percentage done by squad or by stage. Optionally ignore scoresheets for no-shows.
'Tilt' function - if two shooters in a division/classification have final scores that are tied, select which one is listed first.
Ability to drop a stage during the match

Shooters Database

If you've been using the official (unmodified) IDPA software (either the old version, or the new version they released to support ESR), there's a wizard to import your database of shooters into ForScore.
Automatically update shooters' classifications after a classifier.
Track shooters' last classifier dates.
Can sort shooters database based on last name, first name, date last shot, date of last classifier.
Direct one-click access from the shooters database to send an e-mail to any specific shooter.
Track membership - IDPA, local range, local club, qualified Safety Officers.
Wizard to mark shooters as 'inactive' who haven't shot since a specified date
Print phone lists
Official IDPA 'club contacts' can make a list of IDPA numbers for people who shot a match and paste those into the IDPA website to obtain current membership status and classifications for those shooters

Registration

Register shooters in more than one division per match; optionally, the same guy can shoot the same division twice in a match (reentry).
View and print shooters registered for a match sorted alphabetically, by shooter number, by squad, by division, by classification, staff only, safety officers only. (With optional Event module, also sort by classifier date).
Track match fees while registering shooters.
Track pistols used by shooters. ('Miscellaneous' webpage shows stats for pistol manufacturers and calibers used - here's an example.)
You can define pistols, and specify which divisions they're appropriate for. (Starter list supplied).
Wizard to squad a match automatically, spreading master, expert, etc shooters evenly amongst squads. Optionally, put all staff into a separate squad.
Wizard to renumber a match, either alphabetically or within each squad

Results

Automatically checks for ties when printing results or making web results.
Create match results as hardcopy printout, HTML (webpage), or PDF file.
Web results automatically link to sub pages for Seniors, Ladies, Most Accurate, etc.
Specify how many shooters to display in most accurate list (defaults to top 10 places).
Option to highlight winner of each stage in bold
Option to show High Senior, High Law, etc at top of match results
Option to show all match penalties (target points, procedurals, HNTs, etc.) for each shooter
Option to print detailed results for each stage showing all penalties and each string time
Preliminary results can be printed during a match and posted so shooters can check against their scoresheets. They show only stages completed, not any partial match totals.
Specify optional background color or background wallpaper for HTML (web) match results.
Web and print/PDF results can display a grid and/or a greybar effect for readability.
Results for classifier matches can optionally show which shooters have improved their classifications.
Classifier results can also blank scores for shooters whose IDPA memberships are not current.
Cascading style sheets (CSS) option lets you customize fonts, colors, etc for web results

Optional Modules

Barcode (hardware not included)

For basic information on barcode hardware, check the online documentation

Print match labels with barcode
For a specific match, with shooters name, shooter number
For a club match, with only shooter number and stage number
For shooters' IDPA cards.
Print barcoded labels before a match on a regular inkjet or laser printer
Optionally, specify a separate label printer and automatically select it and print barcode labels for each shooter as you register him.
Scan a barcode label on a scoresheet and go directly to the score entry form for that stage number for that shooter.
Scan a shooter's IDPA barcode and open a registration screen for that shooter. If he's not already in your database, there's the option to add him.

Compare

Personally, I'd never do another large sanctioned match without using this feature. It sounds like a lot of extra work, but you can enter scores much faster and your eyes don't start glazing after hours of staring at the screen, checking for errors.

Two (or more) operators enter the same match data on two (or more) computers. Then use the Compare button to look for any discrepancies between them. (The 'or more' is for large matches (more than, say, 2000 scoresheets) where two computers form 'Team A' and between them enter all the scores, and two other computers form 'Team B' and enter all the scores.)
Optionally, set the entry screens for the 'B team' computer(s) to a different color, so you can tell at a glance which is which.
Only one computer at a match needs to have the Compare module activated (licensed) to do the compare, but only licensed Compare machines can use the alternate background color.
Comparison screen points out exactly where the systems differ on a particular score sheet, and lets you edit either computer from that screen.

Event

Supports matches up to 32 stages (requires version 2.0)
Option to keep track of who has passed chrono and/or equipment checks (requires version 2.0)
Show Division Champions at top of match results. Also,optionally adjust numbering of place standings in each classification so division champion is listed as DC, and the second place guy is numbered 1, etc.
Specify a date range for a large match (i.e. "June 6 to 8") rather than just a single date (requires version 2.0).
Rename Military, Industry, International, and Press categories - ('High Beretta' , for example).
Sort match registration by the dates of shooters' last classifier matches - any classifier and classifier for the division in which they're shooting.
Designate safety officers distinct from regular staff on a per-match basis
Awards wizard - use as a checklist. Calculates how many awards in each division, which shooters get bumped up a classification (revised for 2005 rulebook), High Senior, High Novice, etc. Can also print mailing labels for people who won awards.
Track event items for each shooter - T-shirt size, meal choice, staff/regular registration fee, etc.
Track match fees for each shooter, based on entry type, optional items requested, etc.
Generate name badges with IDPA logo or your own custom graphic.
Keep an ongoing list of people you want to thank after the match.

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