Timing Software Overview
The Timing Software is designed for efficiency. The screen is divided into two main areas: the Queue/Run List (Left) and the Forms/Info Panel (Right).
1. Connection & Status
Before timing, ensure your hardware is connected and changes are syncing. At the top of the page you'll see the following:
- Hardware Connection:
- Red Connect Button: Click to toggle the Serial API and connect your timing hardware.
- Ethernet/Port Icon: Indicates the timer is successfully connected.
- Cloud Sync:
- Look for the cloud icons to verify your data is saving to the server:
cloud-check: Synced/Saved.cloud-backup: Uploading/Syncing.cloud-alert: Error/Offline (Data is saving locally).
- Look for the cloud icons to verify your data is saving to the server:
- Settings Gear:
- Interface Type: Select your hardware protocol: Auto Detect, Normal (RaceAmerica AC4 or FarmTek), Chrono (FarmTek), or Tlink Direct (RaceAmerica no AC4).
- Export Results: Download current event data.
- Build Number: Checks the current software version.
2. The Queue (Left Side)
The left panel manages the flow of cars using three dividers: In Queue, On Course, and Finished.
To Add a Driver: Use the search box at the top left. Type a car number to find the driver and add them to the "In Queue" list.
3. Driver Card Controls
Each driver card in the list is equipped with quick-action buttons for the timing operator:
| Icon/Action | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trash Can | Remove/Ignore: Removes driver from queue or flags a completed run to be ignored in scoring and live timing. |
| Octagon-X | DNF: Toggles "Did Not Finish" status. |
| Redo-2 | Rerun: Flags the run as a rerun causing it to be ignored from scoring and shows on live timing correctly. |
| Plus / Minus | Cones: Adds or removes cone penalties. |
| Click Name | Opens the Edit Driver Form on the right side panel. |
| Click Number | Opens the search dropdown to Reassign this run to a different driver. |
4. Forms & Info (Right Side)
The right panel displays the Event Info Card (Name/Date). When you click a driver's name, this panel shows a Driver Edit/Add Form, allowing you to fix typos or update details without leaving the timing screen.