TKD Olympic Scorer

Operation manual

2014
 I TKD Olympic Scorer
Lite/Basic

Introduction

Table of Contents
Foreword 0

Part I Introduction 3

Part II System requirements 5

Part III Registration 7

Part IV User interface 11

1 Sudden
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death round ........................................................................................................ 11
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2 Shortcut keys .................................................................................................................... 12
3 Popup
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menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
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4 Button labels ..................................................................................................................... 14

Part V Configuration 16
1 Player.....................................
superiority settings .............................................................................................. 17
2 Advanced
.......................
options ............................................................................................................ 19

Part VI Scoring a match 23

Part VII Gamepad manager 25

Part VIII Troubleshooting 27

1 Gamepad button presses not registering ...................................................................... 27
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2 Gamepad
...........................................................................................................
button presses are registering but no points are awarded ........................ 29

Index 31
I TKD Olympic Scorer
Lite/Basic

Introduction

Part
I
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System requirements

1 Introduction
TKD Scorer Lite is a simple PC-based program designed to cater for small
Taekwondo clubs not having the resources, money, or infrastructure to purchase full-
blown Taekwondo scoring systems. The simple interface affords competitors the
opportunity to become familiar with a tournament setting without leaving the familiar
club environment.

The best way to use TKD Scorer Lite is by using an external monitor/television
connected to a laptop/notebook computer. The external monitor faces the competitors
and audience. Switch the laptop monitor mode to dual mode so the display is show on
both the laptop's screen and the external monitor. Position 3 referees on the corners
of the mat, and devise a simple scoring detection system. For example, a referee may
hold up a blue flag or red flag when it is felt a point is scored. A 'marshal' then calls
out the point so the data operator can enter the appropriate point.

The registered version also supports the use of up to 4 USB gamepads for
scoring purposes.

The trial version does not have the same functionality as the
registered licensed version. Some of the configuration options will
be absent, e.g., electronic scoring is not possible with the trial
version, and round duration is ignored (it is of random duration).

The electronic version supports up to 4 corner judges.

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System requirements

Part
II
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Lite/Basic

Registration

2 System requirements
TKD Scorer Lite requires an IBM compatible PC running Windows 98SE or higher, a
12 function key keyboard, and a monitor and video card capable of displaying at least
256 colors at 800x600 resolution.
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Registration

Part
III
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3 Registration
Upon start-up, a nag screen will appear if the software is unregistered.

In addition to the nag screen, the electronic scoring feature is disabled and the length
of each round is variable and unpredictable.

To register the software:

1. Click on the OK button and allow the software to start-up as normal.

2. Right click on the screen, and select the Register ... menu item.

3. If you have received the installation program on a CD-ROM, enter the CD-ROM
serial number (otherwise leave it blank - one will be supplied). Click on the Email
... button.
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4. Send the email and wait for the release code via return email from technical
support. This may take up to 48 hours.
5. Upon receipt of the release code, right click on the screen, and select the
Register ... menu item.
6. Enter the serial number and release code and click on the Save button.

7. If all goes well, a message displaying successful registration should appear.

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 User interface

Part
IV
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4 User interface
Please refer to the diagram below for an explanation of the user interface.

4.1 Sudden death round

A sudden death round may be played if the scores are tied at the end of the match.
To enable the use of a sudden death round, please refer to the instructions in
Player superiority rules.

When a sudden death round is played, a symbol appears on the centre of the screen
to indicate it is a sudden death round. See below.
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4.2 Shortcut keys

TKD Scorer Lite uses a number of shortcut keys to allow easy operation of the
software. They are listed below.

Keyboard keys Description

F2 Add a point to the red player's score.
Shift+F2 Remove a point from the red player's score.
F3 Add a full penalty point against the red player.
Shift+F3 Remove a full penalty point from against the red player.
F4 Add a half penalty point against the red player.
Shift+F4 Remove a half penalty point from against the red player.
F5 Add a point to the blue player's score.
Shift+F5 Remove a point from the blue player's score.
F6 Add a full penalty point against the blue player.
Shift+F6 Remove a full penalty point from against the blue player.
F7 Add a half penalty point against the blue player.
Shift+F7 Remove a half penalty point from against the blue player.
Ctrl+N Start a new match.
Ctrl+G Start the round.
Ctrl+S Stop the round.
Ctrl+P Pause the round.
Ctrl+I Call injury time.
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4.3 Popup menu

Augmenting the functionality described in Shortcut keys above, a popup menu
provides further functionality. Using the mouse, right-click anywhere on the TKD
Scorer Lite screen. A popup menu will appear. Refer to the diagram below for
additional functionality.
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4.4 Button labels

The labels for the major buttons are user-configurable. If you change the labels, it is
your responsibility to choose text that fits within the confines of the button. The label
definition can be found in TKDSCORE.INI. Please ensure you use a text editor such as
NOTEPAD to edit this file.

The default definition and screen layout, tailored for Taekwondo, appears below:

[Labels]
Start=Shijak
Injury=Kyeshi
Pause=Shigan
Warning=Kyonggo
Deduction=Gamjeom
Stop=Keuman
 Configuration

Part
V
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5 Configuration
The software allows configuration of basic parameters such as colour, times, current
players, etc.

1. Right-click in the TKD Scorer Lite screen and select Configuration from the
popup menu.

2. Make the required changes and click on the OK button.

The trial version does not have the same functionality as the
registered licensed version. Some of the configuration options will
be absent, e.g., electronic scoring is not possible with the trial
version.

A brief description of each field appears below.

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Field Description
Red player The red player's name.
Blue player The blue player's name.
Each round The time, in seconds, for each round.
Injury time Injury time, in seconds. Once injury time is called, it
can not be paused. It can be cancelled. Once
cancelled, or completed, the round is then placed in a
suspended state. You must resume the round to
continue (use Ctrl+P).
Between rounds The time between rounds, in seconds, when the
player's coach has an oportunity to discuss strategies
with them.
End of round warning The time before the end of the round, in seconds,
when the timer begins blinking.
Number of rounds The number of rounds that constitute a match.
Disqualification penalty The number of penalty points, once accumulated, that
results in automatic disqualification.
Auto-calc winner If checked, the winner of the match is determined and
displayed at the end of the match.
Auto-restart after injury If checked, when the injury time has completed
[either by termination or completion] the round will
commence immediately. If unchecked, the round will
enter 'pause' mode.
Winner blink frequency The value, in milliseconds, determines the duration
the W (for winner) symbol is made visible, and
invisible, i.e. the time the final score and W symbol
blink.
Round timer The colour of the timer when a round is in progress.
Injury timer The colour of the timer when an injury has been
called.
Between rounds timer The colour of the timer between rounds when the
player's coach has an oportunity to discuss strategies
with them.
Use electronic scoring If checked, the software polls the comm port to detect
button presses by judges. Manual scoring is still
possible while electronic scoring is enabled.
Buttons to register The number of judges to register a scoring point for a
players score to be incremented. This is useful in a
training environment where there might be only one
judge.
Transiency The time window within which a scoring point must be
registered by a judge.
Comm port The serial port to which the scoring system hardware
is connected.

5.1 Player superiority settings

The software allows configuration of basic player superiority rules.

1. Right-click in the TKD Scorer Lite screen and select Configuration from the
popup menu.
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2. Scroll to the settings at the bottom of the screen.

3. Make the required changes and click on the OK button.
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Field Description
Use point gap Used in player superiority rulings. If enabled, a player
is automatically awarded a win if they are ahead by
Gap to win at the end of the From end of round
round or at any time later.
From end of round At the end of the specified round, and any time during
following rounds, the software will check the point gap
(if enabled).
Gap to win See Use point gap above.
Use point ceiling Used in player superiority rulings. If enabled, the first
player to Ceiling to win is awarded the win.
Ceiling to win See Use point ceiling above.
Use sudden death round If enabled, a sudden death round is played if the
scores are tied at the end of the match.
First to score wins If Use sudden death is enabled, and First to score
wins is enabled, the first scoring point or penalty
during the sudden death round determines the winner
of the match. If Use sudden death is enabled, and
First to score wins is not enabled, the player with
the highest score at the end of the sudden death is
the winner of the match.

5.2 Advanced options

Using the advanced options, the software can be configured to save inputs and scores
to a text file. The file is saved in a subfolder of the installation called data. If it
doesn't exist, it will be created automatically.

1. Right-click in the TKD Scorer Lite screen and select Configuration from the
popup menu.
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2. Click on the Advanced ... button.

3. Make the required changes and click on the OK button.

The fields are listed below.

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Field Description
Save inputs If checked, the keyboard inputs are recorded in the file.
Save scores If checked, the scores at the end of each round are saved in
the file.
File name The name of the file in which the data is saved. Do not specifiy
a file path or file extension.
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Scoring a match

Part
VI
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Gamepad manager

6 Scoring a match
1. Right-click TKD Scorer Lite's screen and select Configuration from the popup
menu.
2. Enter the players' names and check the other settings are correct. In particular,
check the number of rounds, and the duration of each round, are correct.
3. Click on the OK button.
4. Press Ctrl+N to start a new match.
5. Press Ctrl+G to start a round.
6. Use F2...F4 to score points for the red player, and F5...F7 to score points for the
blue player. (Use the Shift key to remove points) To simulate a tournament
situation you may choose to position 3 referees on the corner of the courts to hold
up coloured flags (blue or red) to signify a player has scored a point. If 2 referees
hold up a flag of the same colour, a point is scored and entered via the keyboard.
7. Repeat step 5 until all rounds are played.
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Gamepad manager

Part
VII
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Troubleshooting

7 Gamepad manager
The software assumes the same gamepad is used by all judges. The default button
configuration is stored in TKDScore.INI. See
Troubleshooting: Gamepad button presses not registering for more details.

However, if you wish to temporarily change a button configuration for a specific

gamepad, you can use the Gamepad manager.

1. Right-click in the TKD Scorer Lite screen and select Gamepad manager ... from
the popup menu.

2. Select the judge from the list on the left hand side.
3. Click in the edit field of the button you want to change.
4. Either enter the new value, or press the button on the gamepad.
5. Repeat from step 3 until all button changes for the selected judge have been
made.
6. Click on the Apply button.
7. Repeat from step 2 until changes for all judges have been performed.
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Part
VIII
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8 Troubleshooting
Enter topic text here.

8.1 Gamepad button presses not registering

Gamepad button events are monitored by the software by polling the gamepad state.

Circumstances under which button presses may be missed are

1. The PC is unusually slow (very unlikely) or the gamepad driver is installed or

configured incorrectly.
2. The software is configured to detect the wrong buttons.

In Control Panel, open the Game Controllers applet.

Select your gamepad, and click on the Properties button. If your gamepad is not
listed, either the gamepad driver has not been installed correctly or the gamepad is
incompatible.

Most gamepads have a diagnostic mode where you can test the gamepad. This varies
depending on the make and model. The image below refers to the Logitechâ
PrecisionÔ gamepad.
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If the diagnostics indicates the buttons are operating correctly, it is likely the software
is configured to detect different buttons to the one's you are pressing. By default, the
software is configured for the Logitechâ PrecisionÔ gamepad as follows:

Point type Button

Red 1 point 5
Red 2 point 7
Red 3 point 9
Red 4 point 1
Blue 1 point 6
Blue 2 point 8
Blue 3 point 10
Blue 4 point 3

Using NotePad, these values may be changed in TKDScore.INI. In TKDScore.INI, the

following lines refer to the point type and the corresponding button:

R1=5
R2=7
R3=9
R4=1
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B1=6
B2=8
B3=10
B4=3

R1 denotes 'Red 1 point', R2 denotes 'Red 2 point', B1 denotes 'Blue 1 point', and so
on.

Therefore R1=5 indicates button 5 on the gamepad is used to signal a single point for
the red player. For example, if you were using an older gamepad and wanted to use
butons 1-4, you might make the following change to TKDScore.INI:

R1=1
R2=3
B1=2
B2=4

The next time the software is run, the following button configuration would be used:

Point type Button

Red 1 point 1
Red 2 point 3
Blue 1 point 2
Blue 2 point 4

8.2 Gamepad button presses are registering but no points are

awarded
This is the most commonly encountered problem, and the easiest to rectify. The
software is configured to require synchronized button presses from more judges than
there are gamepads.

For example, the software might be configured to need agreement from two judges
but only one gamepad is in use. To rectify this problem, change the
Buttons to register in the Configuration to 1.
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Index -T-
timer 11

-C- -U-
configuration 13, 16 User interface 11

-E-
external monitor 3

-I-
injury 12, 13
Introduction 3

-K-
keyboard 12
keys 12

-P-
pause 12, 13
penalty 11
add 12
delete 12
half point 12
player name 11
point 12
add 12
delete 12
popup menu 13

-R-
retire player 13
round 12, 16
start 12, 16
stop 12

-S-
score 12
scoring 23
System requirements 5
Notes