Database Configuration

ClosedOVERVIEW?

Database programs can integrate with FinishLynx in three ways:

1

Via a network between two or more computers.

2

By running both programs on one computer.

3

Via a null modem serial cable between two computers.
ClosedHOW TO SET UP A FILE-BASED CONNECTION?

Step 1

To do this, select Options... from the File drop-down menu, and select the Database tab.

Step 2

Set the Data Source: to Files.

Step 3

Set Time Precision to Thousandths (recommended setting to assist in the breaking of ties).

Step 4

Set the Input Directory: to reflect the directory being used by the FinishLynx computer load start list information from the database.

Step 5

Set the Output Directory: to reflect the directory being used by the Database computer to import results.

Step 6

Set Write LIF File: to On.

Step 7

Exit the software and restart FinishLynx.
ClosedHOW TO SET UP A SERIAL CONNECTION?

Step 1

Select Options... from the File drop-down menu, and select the Database tab.

Step 2

Set the Data Source: to Serial Port.

Step 3

Set Code Set: to Single Byte.

Step 4

Set Time Precision to Thousandths (recommended setting to assist in the breaking of ties).

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.

Step 6

Set Write LIF File: to On.

Step 7

Leave the default settings for Baud, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits unless you have good reason to change them.

Step 8

Exit the software and restart FinishLynx.