The Event Control System is a program that belongs to the range of ‘Stopwatches’ programs. This program enabled you to keep track of competitors with many lap times, for example in a field event – but rather than allowing many times for relatively few competitors, this program allows you to record a single time for many competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ECS comes supplied on the normal 32k ROM card, together with a 15 page A4 manual which is clearly written and even sports an index! Installation in the Z88 (which must have at least 128k expansion) gives an addition to the applications list called ‘Events’, which can be selected with []W. The manual makes the point that the Z88 system clock should read the correct time, as competitors’ times can be entered as actual start and stop times. Once started, ECS asks you for the name of the event, and the distance of the event in either miles or kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two distinct operating modes within ECS – ENTER mode and VIEW mode. \nEnter mode allows for the insertion and editing of competitor information, \nincluding entries for Number, Group and Class, two Name fields, and Type and \nModel details. There is also a two-line area called Note Pad. This is very \nuseful if you are commentating on an event, as in this area can jot down all the \nextra information which makes for an interesting commentary. The Note Pad area \nis always displayed along with the competitor’s details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
View mode is the main working mode of the program. It allows for the viewing \nof all competitors’ information, (but not editing), and displays the current \nranking of all the competitors. Start\/Finish times are entered in this mode, and \nthe current clock is also controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In enter mode you are given a new template screen for each competitor, up to \na maximum of 180. Entered details can be saved to a file, and the option to load \na previously saved set of competitors is given when starting the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, if the same competitors are competing in several events, it is \npossible to load them into new instantiations of ECS and just change the Event \nName and Distance. The program will even cope with several competitors with the \nsame number, as might happen in some events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is simply a matter of pressing ESC to toggle between View and Enter modes, so it is simple to edit any entries or add further notes during an event. To view the information on any particular competitor is easy – you either use <>FC (Find competitor) and enter the competitor’s number, or use the cursor keys to scroll through the pages of details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps the easiest way to illustrate the level of control this package offers is to list \nthe available commands. Where the use of a command is obvious, there will be no\nexplanation.\n\n<>VR \nView Rankings. This produces a sorted table of competitors, ordered depending on any\ngroup or class restrictions set. (See <>RG & <>RC below.) The table shows the\ncompetitor's number, name, group\/class, time, speed, place, time from leader, and time\nfrom overall leader (in the case where the ranking just shows a particular class or\ngroup). \n\n<>FL \nLoad competitors. \n\n<>FS \nSave competitors. Also saves times. File is compacted to minimise memory usage. \n\n<>GO \nStart current clock \n\n<>ST \nStop current clock \n\n<>ET \nEnter start\/finish times. There are three methods of entering a time - the Z88 will time a \ncompetitor using its own clock if you use <>GO and <>ST. The second option is to enter\nthe competitors time directly while in edit mode. The third option is to use <>ET, and\nenter the actual starting time. When <>ET is used again to enter the finish time, the \nprogram works out the elapsed time automatically. \n\nESC \nToggle modes. \n\nTAB \nBlank record entry. The TAB key moves you from View mode to Enter mode, but also gives a\nblank record sheet ready for a new competitor. \n\n<>RG \nRestrict by group. This causes the Rankings table to show only the rankings within the \nselected group. \n\n<>RC \nRestrict by class. As <>RG, but shows rankings within selected class. \nBy using both <>RG and <>RC you can display rankings of a class within a group. \n\n<>NR \nNo restrictions. Removes any group\/class restrictions. \n\n<>PC \nPrint out competitors. \n\n<>PR \nPrint out rankings. Selection affected by <>RG & <>RC. \n\n<>CT \nChange event title. \n\n<>CD \nChange distance. (Used to calculate average speeds of competitors.) \n\n<>NEW \nRestart application. \n\n<>FC \nFind competitor. \n\n<>DC \nDelete competitor. \n\n<>RAC \nReset all times. This sets times for all competitors to zero. Use with caution! \n\n<>DIE \nAbandon application. The equivalent of <>KILL from the Z88 Index. \n \nThat completes the summary of commands, and should give you an idea of the \ncomprehensive control the package offers over times and information.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nIn conclusion, if you are an event commentator or organiser, a coach or competitor, this package is sure to be of great value. Combining a database of competitors and timing details works well, and the quick and easy generation of ranking tables would I’m sure be a godsend to many users. The Event Control System, together with the Stopwatches package from Racing Car Computers, must make the Z88 the logical first choice for any timing applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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