User Interface

File Browser

Browse, import, or create new competitions.

Once the file is imported, the name of the competition is shown, and the number of skaters entered is displayed. Competition Card

{#save-as} Save As function allows you to save the .meet file to a specific folder at the end of the day or periodically during the competition as a safety measure. Competition Save As

The three vertical dots will give you access to options shown. Simulate and Lock are not implemented. Competition Card Dots

Competition Screen

Change the settings specific to a competition

Competition Card Dots

Competition Information

The name of the competition is displayed in the File Browser and as the header for reports.

The Host organization is for informational purposes only and is not used by the application.

Timing

Used for manual timing and setting up directory link for FinishLynx timing systems.

Timing method needs to be set up prior to the start of the competition. Methods available in the dropdown is either Manual or FinishLynx.

Time Offset

Adds the specified duration to a manual time. Defaults to the ISU rule to add 0.2 seconds to the manual results.

This value is available even when using electronic timing as manual timing can be used as a backup for electronic timing. The timing method can be selected for individual results in the Races screen.

Timing Method

  • Manual

    This is used when manual timers are the source of race timing results. Times are entered into the Tempus manually.

    Manual Timing

  • FinishLynx

    Selecting FinishLynx will require the user to enter the directory to connect with FinishLynx, enter the file name and enter the audit file.

    Electronic Timing

Field

Description

FL Directory

The shared directory created by the timing team. Set this to the path provided by the timing team.

FL File Name

The file name requested by the timing team. This is typically ‘lynx`

Automatically Process Reuslts

Allows results from FinishLynx to populate the corresponding race ID in Tempus.

Generate Schedule File

Generates a schedule file for FinishLynx. Enable this if the timing team requests it

Generate Skater File

Generates a skater file for FinishLynx. Enable this if the timing team requests it

Automation

Selection for various automation operations

Registration

Currently indicates the distances that have seed times imported.

Reports

Directories for Tempus Generated Reports

Field

Description

Audit Directory

Every report Tempus generates is placed in this folder. This allows us to have a permanent record of every report.

Publish Directory

This can point to a drobox folder (or other web-based folder sharing options) for public access using a QR code.

Results File

Tempus generates a .csv of all race results. This can be located on the local pc or a web-based folder for private use.

Publish to Live Results Site

Feature not implemented.

Difference between Audit and Publish directories

The audit directory contains a copy of every report generated. The publish directory only contains specific reports: Start lists, Race Results and Classifications.

Save

Select the SAVE icon periodically during the set up and during the course of the competition to update the .meet file.

Divisions

Manage various racing divisions/groups that you imported into Tempus with the import file. Each division name will display, and the number of skaters assigned to that division. Division Details- will allow you to alter or correct the name of division. You can select Gender or manually enter age range for information purposes.

Divisions Screen

Skaters in Division

Lists all skaters assigned to the division from the import file. Here you can click and drag individual skaters out of division or use the Add or Edit icon to move all skaters out of division or back in.

Divisions Screen - Skaters

Classification

This is found by scrolling down on the division page. This is utilized to confirm or correct rank or points in a classification when necessary. Computed by Tempus or manual Override by user. Drop down will allow you to select the type of classification that you need to view or override.

Print icon will allow you to print a corrected classification report.

Divisions Dropdown

Events

This will list each distance event, specifics for each distance for each Division.

Events Screen

Progression Event

Drop downs allow for selecting the type of progression (Elimination or No Elimination), the qualification table and rules that Tempus will be following. This interface is currently still under construction. Should be cautious when Adding or Removing a race or a qualifying round. Tempus will alert you when changes you make are inconsistent with the number of skaters and the progression for that distance.

The following example shows an attempt to add an additional qualifying round (Heats) but with only 14 skaters, this would be unnecessary, and an alert is shown.

Events Screen - Validation Error

Skaters

Registration

This tab will list all the skaters and all the data that was entered in the import file.

Skaters Screen

Left Icons

Allow you to add, edit delete skaters. You can search by number or name for individual skaters.

Skaters Screen - Left Icons

Right Icons

the only function available currently are the toggles buttons to display data.

Skaters Screen - Left Icons

If you select an individual skater, then 4 windows open up to display information specific to this skater. You can edit this information as needed.

Divisions

This tab displays the skaters by division and the distances that are skated. You may drag and drop skaters into different divisions here if necessary

Skaters Screen - Divisions

Races

This is the order of racing events for the competition. The first racing event (Event 1) will be highlighted along with the subsequent events for that division/racing group. Race Results- this window is where individual race results are entered. Seeding- If is selected, then skaters will be displayed here for each race.

Selecting Seed Next Rounds will let you seed the first round for the next Event in the order of events. Each row in the event order will show the Race #, Division/Group name, Distance, Round and the heat order for that round of racing.

Races Screen

Entering race results

Enter the helmet number of the skater next to the corresponding placement. This will auto populate the skater’s name. Manually enter the time without the colon (:) or (.) Official Time will auto correct if entering manual times.

Races Screen - Results

Save result entries.

Select drop down to Overwrite or undo Changes. Navigation buttons let you move to next or previous races or rounds

Races Screen - Seeding

Seeding

If you do not want Tempus to auto seed the round for you, you can manually drag and drop skaters as you wish. Icons on the upper right allow user to reseed, clear all positions and print reports from the drop-down selection.

Races Screen - Seeding

The buttons between the race result window and seeding window allow you to select both view and publish the seed report, start list and timer and judges’ cards for that event. When results are entered, you can print & publish round results and after finals are run, you can select Classification for publishing.

Tasks

The buƩons between the race result window and seeding window allow you to select both view and publish the seed report, start list and timer and judges’ cards for that event. When results are entered, you can print & publish round results and aŌer finals are run, you can select Classification for publishing.

Races Screen - Tasks Races Screen - Reports