Database Configuration
OVERVIEW?
Database programs can integrate with FinishLynx in three ways:
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Via a network between two or more computers. |
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By running both programs on one computer. |
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Via a null modem serial cable between two computers. |
HOW TO SET UP A FILE-BASED CONNECTION?
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Step 1 |
To do this, select Options... from the File , and select the Database tab. |
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Step 2 |
Set the Data Source: to Files. |
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Step 3 |
Set Time Precision to Thousandths (recommended setting to assist in the breaking of ties). |
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Step 4 |
Set the Input Directory: to reflect the directory being used by the FinishLynx computer load start list information from the database. |
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Step 5 |
Set the Output Directory: to reflect the directory being used by the Database computer to import results. |
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Step 6 |
Set Write LIF File: to On. |
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Step 7 |
Exit the software and restart FinishLynx. |
HOW TO SET UP A SERIAL CONNECTION?
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Step 1 |
Select Options... from the File , and select the Database tab. |
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Step 2 |
Set the Data Source: to Serial Port. |
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Step 3 |
Set Code Set: to Single Byte. |
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Step 4 |
Set Time Precision to Thousandths (recommended setting to assist in the breaking of ties). |
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Step 5 |
Select the Serial Port: from the list of available ports to reflect the serial port being used by FinishLynx to communicate with the database computer. |
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Step 6 |
Set Write LIF File: to On. |
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Step 7 |
Leave the default settings for Baud, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits unless you have good reason to change them. |
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Step 8 |
Exit the software and restart FinishLynx. |