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Setup Pilots
The whole database structure is build around the principle of one pilot flying multiple competitions. This means that the pilot information only has to be entered once, and that this pilot can be added to one or more competitions. This will save a lot of time while setting up the next competition in a row.
Not all fields have to be specified when entering the information of a pilot. But it is important to specify at least the first and last name, and as many channels/frequency's as possible (up to three). When all pilots do have multiple channels to fly on, the easier it is for the matrix calculation to come up with a 'perfect' matrix.
The pilot setup dialog box is a not related to any other dialog. It simply maintains the pilots that can be selected to fly in any competition.
The pilots screen looks like this:
On the left site there is a list with all pilots that are known on this moment. This list has got nothing to do with any competition whatsoever. It just a list with all pilots we know.
One can select a pilot quickly by typing the begin characters of a pilot in the 'Search' field.
When a new pilot must be added, click the 'Add Pilot' button or press 'alt-A' on the keyboard. The PilotInfo screen on the right site will become active and the pilot’s information can be entered. When all information is entered, click on 'Save Pilot' or press 'alt-S'. This will de-activate the PilotInfo screen on the right and returns the focus to the list on the left.
To change the information of a pilot you have to select the pilot in the list on the left. By double clicking on the selected row the PilotInfo screen (the right halve of the screen) will become active and the information can be changed. Instead of double clicking the row, you can also select the row and click on 'Edit Pilot' or press 'alt-E' on the keyboard.
The following fields has to be specified:
· Name
· Firstname
· Country
· Junior
· And at least 2 channels/frequencies (see How to handle frequencies )
When the information is changed, click on 'Save Pilot' or press 'alt-S'. This will de-activate the PilotInfo screen on the right and returns the focus to the list on the left.
When a pilot is being deleted from this list, the pilot is also deleted from all competitions, making the saved competitions invalid. So be wise when deleting pilots.
If a pilot has to be deleted from the list, select the correct row and click on 'Delete Pilot' or press 'alt-D'.
To close the pilots screen, press the little cross on the right hand top of the screen or press alt-F4.