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Webscorer app version history

iPad and iPhone app

Version 3.1

Aug 7, 2018

Chip timing
1. Activate reader for chip start before gun start
2. Validation of “Chip ID” length when using partial chip ID
3. Taps recorded data now includes reader IP address, antenna port # and chip signal strength
4. Option to turn off audible beep for chips not in the race
Races with laps
1. Fixed lap races can now have up to 200 laps
2. Allow inserting a new lap via “Edit splits” in a time-limited lap race
Merge start lists
1. Allow racer check-in using 2 or more devices
2. Merge now updates bib & chip ID, if missing
New sport types
1. Motor sports - dirt bike
2. Swimrun
Bug fixes

Version 3.0

May 24, 2018

Visual chip start
1. Applies when "Chip start time = On"
2. Racer boxes switch color as chip is detected at start
3. After specified timeout, racers whose chip was not detected get race start time
4. Chip start times are editable via the "Fast-tap view"
5. Works in mass starts & wave starts
More flexible merge start list
1. Applies when updating a previously downloaded start list
2. Handy in races where online check-in continues while other waves are already racing
3. Racers downloaded without bib (or chip ID) will initially be marked as DNS
4. Once updated on website, “Merge start list” will undo DNS and add racer’s bib and chip IDs
New lap control option
1. Applies to races where there’s no racer check-in
2. The start list may have lots of racers not racing
3. After all racers have a recorded lap, the rest are likely DNS
4. This option marks all racers with no laps as DNS
Bug fixes

Version 2.9.1

March 9, 2018

Bug fixes

Version 2.9

February 7, 2018

Revised user interface
Lap time editing via Edit laps or Edit splits
Refresh start list from Webscorer.com after race started
Hide racer boxes not yet started in wave start
New sport: Paddling - dragon boat
iPhone X support
NFC chip timing support
Bug fixes

Version 2.8

August 24, 2017

Merge start lists from multiple devices via Bluetooth
1. Enter day-of-race entries using multiple devices
2. Combine the data onto one device via Bluetooth for race start
3. No limit on the number of devices entering data
Allow excluded laps and skipped laps in the same race
1. Eg. an enduro race with 2 distances
2. One distance has 3 stages, the other distance has 4 stages
3. Exclude transition laps, skip the non-race laps for the shorter distance
Support multi-distance races with fixed and time-limited laps
Barcode scanner timeout: “ignore repeat scans” for a period of time
1. Helps avoid inadvertent repeat scans back-to-back
2. Useful especially when racer does self-scanning
Bug fixes

Version 2.7

June 1, 2017

Sort data by tapping the column header in fast-tap view
1. Sort by seq
2. Sort by bib
3. Sort by name
4. Sort by race clock
New “Skipped laps” feature for multi-distance races where not all racers go through all checkpoints
Support for using partial chip ID with “Chip ID = Bib” setting
Support for using partial barcode ID as bib number
Bib sync
1. New timing mode to collect bibs in any order at a later time
2. Racers are handed a sequence number or a barcode at finish
Time-limited lap races
1. Ability to undo “Finish wave”
2. Ability to undo “Finish racer”
New sport type
1. Cycling - gravel
Bug fixes

Version 2.6.1

March 27, 2017

Bug fixes

Version 2.6

March 22, 2017

Simplified split-timing for coaches in an interval start race
1. Streamlined user interface focused on splits
2. Easy way to create your own start list with a bib range
3. No need to enter all racer names on the start list
Support for chip start time for all start types
1. Racer is assigned chip start if chip detected within assigned timeout
2. Otherwise racer is assigned the manual start time for the mass start / wave start
3. Helps prevent missing start times with busy / wide start areas
Chip-timing improvements
1. Change all chip-timing settings after race has started via “Race control”
2. Recorded chip detects are reprocessed using updated settings
3. Change time-outs, type of chip encoding, partial chip ID settings etc.
Improved start time handling with external timer & start gate
1. Racer is assigned gate open time if it occurs +/- 3 seconds of interval start time
2. Otherwise racer is assigned the interval start time
3. Helps prevent timing issues with accidental gate openings
New sport types
1. Cycling
2. Cycling - adaptive
Bug fixes

Version 2.5

January 12, 2017

Hardware alternatives for tapping the screen
1. Bluetooth button for recording time stamps (https://flic.io)
2. Bluetooth bar-code readers for recording bib numbers
Chip timing:
1. Support for the RaceResults chip-timing system
2. Compatibility with RadiantSensors WiFi RFID reader
3. Compatibility with Alien Technology ALR-F800 RFID reader
4. First detect / best detect config option
Time-limited lap races
1. Option to mark racers with no laps as DNF or DNS
2. Lap control: move all racers to leader lap
Timing mode = Multi-device splits:
1. Any device can mark racer as DNF in a multi-device LIVE race
2. Support for time-limited lap races
Improved Bluetooth reliability
Bug fixes

Version 2.4

October 13, 2016

Different beep when tapping the racer box vs. timer button
Option to hide racer boxes for waves that have not yet started
Races with laps:
1. Allow renaming of lap names on the app for website results
2. Set last lap in time-limited lap races via “Lap control"
3. Support for handicap-adjusted split times
Timing mode = Multi-device splits:
1. App jumps directly to “Timing Points” panel when downloading a start list set for multi-device splits
2. Racer marked as DNS, DNF or DSQ on device timing last lap auto-updated on every device with LIVE results
Chip timing:
1. Compatibility with Motorola / Zebra FX9500 RFID reader
2. Support for both Decimal & Hex encoding when Chip ID = Bib
Taps recorded data now posted during LIVE results
Support printing of individual racer results directly from the app
Change password option via Settings
Bug fixes

Version 2.3

June 17, 2016

Bug fixes

Version 2.2

Jan 29, 2016

Improved LIVE results:
1. Now scales to any size race
2. Uses less data to update results
"Show splits” view allows error corrections:
1. Cancel tap / Swap racer / Edit time / Edit racer info
2. Enables timing with (calculated) results visible
Separate timeouts for ignoring repeat chip detects:
1. After start
2. After each lap
New external timer features:
1. Rerun race with time stamps stored by timer
2. Edit start time stamps in interval start race
Bug fixes

Version 2.1

Nov 10, 2015

Support for RFID readers by
1. Alien Technology
2. Honeywell / Intermec
3. Impinj
4. Motorola / Zebra
5. ThingMagic
Chip-timing improvements
1. Option to match partial chip ID
2. Auto-discover reader’s IP address via a scan
3. Different BEEP for chip IDs with no match
4. Edit non-matched chip IDs during the race
Support for photocell / start gate timers by
1. ALGE Timing
2. Microgate
3. Summit Systems
4. TAG-Heuer
Option to record times at an accuracy of
1. 1 second
2. 0.1 second
3. 0.01 second
4. 0.001 second
Improved performance for bigger races
Bib sync: insert a missed time / bib in the middle of sequence
iOS 9 support
Bug fixes

Version 2.0

June 2, 2015

Fully automated RFID chip-timing
1. Support for Orbiter Inc. RFID readers
2. The app receives the time stamp & chip ID from the reader via WiFi
3. With Chip ID programmed as the bib number, you can use standard start lists
4. You can easily mix manual timing for racers whose chips did not read
5. Additional chip types & readers coming soon
Automated time stamps with starting gate & finish line photocell
1. Support for TAG Heuer and ALGE-TIMING devices
2. Meets FIS requirements for alpine & cross-country skiing timing
3. The app receives the time stamp recorded by the device via WiFi
4. The bib number (or name) must be entered manually on the app
Flexible relay
1. No need to pre-assign racers per leg
2. Can be used in fixed or time-limited lap races
3. Results show which team member did which lap
4. Perfect for mixed solo / team relays
5. Webscorer online registration now supports (flexible) relays
Posted results use the location set for a start list or registration
Additional "Info"" fields to retain racer info from registration to results
Bug fixes

Version 1.7.2

November 20, 2014

More audible "beep" when tapping the timer button or racer boxes
Use .TXT as the file extension when emailing start lists or results
Bug fixes

Version 1.7.1

November 3, 2014

Timing enhancements:
1. Audible 5-sec countdown for starting racers
2. Always show leader in "Show splits"
3. More consistency for error corrections during race
New results options:
1. Easier to follow LIVE results with the app
2. Option to show year of birth (instead of age) in results
3. New team scoring option: High points per place (100...1)
4. Option to show distance (vs. laps down) in time-limited lap races
5. Email results from the app as HTML or as .TXT
6. Print results from the app via Apple AirPrint
7. New private fields to track racer info from registration to results
New sport types:
1. Adventure racing
2. Cycling - track
3. Duathlon - run and shoot
4. Hiking
5. Running - obstacle course
6. Trekking
General:
1. Faster 64-bit code with newer iOS devices
2. Usability improvements
3. Bug fixes

Version 1.6.3

January 2, 2014

Integrated "show splits" view in the main timing panel
1. Toggle between split and edit views via "Show splits" and "Hide splits" toolbar buttons
2. With "Show splits", racer's place in race shown immediately after time tap
3. No need to exit the timing panel to see race status
Paddling sports expanded & combined under common theme:
1. Paddling
2. Paddling - canoe
3. Paddling - kayak
4. Paddling - outrigger
5. Paddling - paddleboard
6. Paddling - SUP
7. Paddling - surfski
Quicker way to do "racer check-in" on the main start list panel
New option for a predicted-time race: faster time than predicted is negative
Updated relay start list format can be imported via iTunes
Bug fixes

Version 1.6.2

October 24, 2013

Support for a "predicted-time" race (closest estimated time wins)
New results option: Overall by gender
Time-based handicaps
Download series standings to the app
"Female / Male" gender for mixed teams
Team scoring options set independently from individual results options
iOS7 compatibility
Upgraded graphics
Usability improvements
Bug fixes

Version 1.6.1

June 22, 2013

New timing mode "Name sync"
1. Similar to "Bib sync", but for a race with no bib numbers
2. 1st device records just the time stamps as racers cross the finish line
3. 2nd device records the racer names in the order of finish, or
  - At finish, racers are handed a sequence number on a sticker / popsicle / card
  - Racers then go to a results desk with a 2nd device to report their name & number
Relay races enabled for all start types, results options and timing modes
Team scoring now supports the same results options as individual races
1. Team scores by category, overall by distance, or overall all distances
New penalty options:
1. Penalties can be applied per lap and via multiple devices in a "Multi-device splits" race
2. Time adjustment per numeric penalty can vary by distance
3. "Fastest lap" race uses penalty-adjusted time to determine the best lap
4. Support for time penalties and time bonuses in the same race
Enhancements to "Taps recorded" history (race clock taps):
1. Time stamps can now be edited via "Taps recorded" panel even after the race is finished
2. Includes a time stamp for any pre-entered bibs (handy to fix results if operator forgot to tap the timer button)
3. "Taps recorded" can be downloaded as .TXT from website, or saved as .TXT on the app
Bug fixes

Version 1.5.2

May 6, 2013

New "Lap control" toolbar icon in timing view
1. Race with fixed # of laps:
  - Move racer to next lap (missed a lap time)
  - Pull racer (mark as laps down)
  - Finish racer (time as of last completed lap)
2. Race with time-limited # of laps:
  - Move racer to next lap (missed a lap time)
  - Finish racer (mark as laps down if not on lead lap)
Mark multiple racers at the same time as DNS, DNF or DSQ
Status line split time shows difference to 2nd place for new leader
Bib numbers shown in bigger font in the racer-box view
Bug fixes

Version 1.5.1

March 27, 2013

Support for start lists in the FAN timer
The FAN timer now behaves identically to the PRO version
A louder "Beep" when tapping the timer button
Simplified race setup for wave starts
In a wave start, you can adjust the starting wave for racers who started in a wrong group during / after the race
Adjust for an incorrect race or wave start time during / after the race
Results from a "Multi-device splits" race can be combined via Bluetooth when there's no cell coverage
Use any posted race as template (easy way to view race setup used by others)
Advanced search for results & start lists
Turn live results on / off & public / private during the race
Usability improvements
Bug fixes

Version 1.4.1

December 12, 2012

Option to order results with slowest time as the winner (e.g. rodeo)
Option to order results by fastest lap for each racer (e.g. qualifying round in downhill mountain biking)
Show penalties in results & apply penalties to finish time (e.g. biathlon)
Optional "Adjusted time" ranking based on a handicap (e.g. sailboat racing with different boat types)
Built-in age- and gender-graded handicap tables (based on standardized running records by age)
Switch freely between the three timing views: Normal view / Fast-tap view / Keypad view
Always show "Race clock" time on Fast-tap list for easy editing of tap times
Phone / computer keypad layout option
Native iPhone 5 support
Feature parity between iPhone and iPad versions
Bug fixes

Version 1.3.3

September 20, 2012

Team scoring: combined points (e.g. high-school / college cross-country running)
Team scoring: combined times
Support for individual start point-to-point races (Timing mode = Multi-device splits)
Allow editing of split data after race is finished in a Multi-device splits race
Ability to get .TXT results directly from the device via iTunes
Show # of racers left in race via "Race Finish" panel
Support for starting 2+ racers at the same time in an individual start race, or per lap
Results options can be changed after the race
Way to search racer by bib in start list, results
DNS entries are no longer shown in results
Access to all racer info when viewing live results via the app
Support for marking a racer as DNF, DSQ via Fast-tap view
Device Race ID now editable (Race ID must match for all devices "Multi-device splits" race)
Numerous usability improvements
Bug fixes

Version 1.3.2

June 23, 2012

All start types now supported with Timing mode = Multi-device splits
All start types now supported with Timing mode = Bibs in finish order
All start types now work identically in all timing views (Normal view, Fast-tap view, Keypad view)
New "Race ID" toolbar icon to check race setup when multiple devices used to time the same race
Excluded laps (not counted toward total time) now automatically hidden from results view
Bug fixes

Version 1.3.1

May 24, 2012

Subscription pricing model for PRO
Posting from FAN is now free
Support for "Time-limited" races (e.g. cyclocross)
In a lap race, allow laps to be excluded from total time
Racer names can be up to 40 characters
Lap times viewable when following a live race
Completed fast-tap entries can stay on screen until end of race
Easier way to record an unknown racer / no bib
Edit all racer data during the race off the fast-tap list
"Bibs recorded" data is included when posting results
Option to automate setting default custom wave for all racers
New results option: "Overall - all racers" (e.g. distances = Road Bike 30km & TT Bike 30km)
Option to exclude top 3 in overall results from age category results
Male / Female option in "Racer Info" (used for website results)
Support for seeding racers within entire start list
Allow marking racers DNS before the race in batch mode
Support for racers marked as DNS in posted start lists
Bug fixes

Version 1.2.2

January 31, 2012

Private / public website posting option
Completed entries stay until cleared to results in races without a start list
"Show time" / "Show difference" toolbar buttons for viewing results
Distance and category names can be up to 25 characters
Bug fixes

Version 1.2.1

December 15, 2011

Larger status line for the Race Finish panel on the iPad version (for coaches' use)
You can mark your own team racers to show in green highlighting in Show Splits – use "My Team Racer" as Team name
Show Splits results view view available for archived / downloaded races as well
Show Splits results view is now the default live race view for any race with multiple distances, categories or laps
"Age" as an additional (optional) parameter in start lists and results
Support for hundredths and thousandths of second in downloaded results (if uploaded to Webscorer.com via .TXT)
Downloaded start lists show separately the racers for each distance and category – and custom waves
Bug fixes

Version 1.1.1

November 22, 2011

Initial release

Android app