Scorebook Manual

INTRODUCTION

This manual gives basic instructions for using the Scorebook program version 2.0 for the Palm series of PDA's. It assumes that the user is familiar with the use of a scorebook in fullbore target rifle shooting. If not, then further details about scorebook use can be obtained from Trevor Steele . Scorebook requires Palm OS 2.0 or greater and Windows 95 or greater. In addition to print out scoresheets MS Word 97 or greater is required.

Note:

1. Palm type devices cannot be used in competitions run by the NRA (GB).
2. The unregistered version cannot save scoresheets on the Palm device or print them from the PC, otherwise it is fully featured. To register the program, visit the link below by clicking on the picture and the registered version, along with the registration code will be sent to you by e-mail.
   

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Description
• Installation

  Using Scorebook

• Main Screen
• Plot Screen
• Elevation Screen
• Wind Screen

  Scorebook Desktop

• Using Scorebook Desktop

DESCRIPTION

Scorebook is an electronic fullbore target rifle scorebook for the Palm series of PDA's designed to replace the conventional paper scorebook. It allows the user to plot the positions of each shot and record information about sight settings, shot calls and general information about the shoot. The program will automatically draw elevation and wind graphs according to the English convention. Scorebook also allows the user to view wind tables for the particular distance being shot and tables are included for 200, 300, 500, 600, 800, 900 and 1000 yards. The following targets are supported in version 2.0

• US slow-fire: 200yd, 300yd, 500yd, 600yd, 800yd, 900yd and 1000yd.
• US rapid-fire: 200yd and 300yd.
• Canadian Target Rifle: 300yd, 500yd, 600yd, 900yd and 1000yd.
• GB Target Rifle: 300yd, 500yd, 600yd, 900yd and 1000yd.
• UIT: 300 metre

With the registered version of the program, the information recorded is saved onboard the Palm device and those registering also get a program which allows files to be viewed and printed from a PC with Word 97 or Word 2000. This will enable the user to print out a day's scoresheets from the comfort of home. No more wet or torn scoresheets to worry about!

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INSTALLATION

Unzip the Scorebook.zip file to a temporary folder and double click on the Install.exe icon. This will install Scorebook in a folder c:\scorebook. To install the program on your Palm device double click on the Scorebook.prc icon in the c:\scorebook folder.

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USING SCOREBOOK

This section describes how to use the Scorebook program.

Main Screen

This is the screen which appears when the program is first started. It allows the user to create a new scoresheet and open, rename or delete an existing scoresheet. If the new option is chosen, then a form appears to allow a choice of target types. Note that where GB or Canadian targets are being used the appropriate check box above the column should be checked. In the case of a new scoresheet being created, if nothing is written into the scoresheet then it will not be saved when it is closed. 

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Plot Screen

The plot screen allows the user to plot the shot positions on the target by a single tap on the screen. The shot value is automatically calculated from the position plotted and is displayed at the top right hand corner of the screen. In addition the shot value is saved for display in the table on the elevation screen, although the value in the table can be overwritten if desired. If the value is incorrect or the shot is in the wrong position, the undo button removes the shot and allows it to be re-plotted. It should be noted that the undo button also removes the shot information from the table in the elevation screen.

The wind bar at the bottom of the screen, allows the user to input the wind setting for the shot about to be plotted. This must be tapped BEFORE the shot is plotted. The bar can be scrolled to the left and right and is graduated in quarter minutes. The wind value chosen is entered in the wind columns of the scoresheet automatically

In between the wind and undo buttons, a sighter/scoring area will appear for competitions allowing more than two sighters. In these competitions Scorebook allows up to five sighters to be recorded (or if more are needed the previous ones can be removed using the undo button). If it is wished to move on to scoring shots before all five sighters are used, then tap once on the word sighter and the word scoring appears, signifying that the next shot will be recorded as a scoring shot.

The Elev and Wind buttons change the display to the Elevation and Wind screens respectively.

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Elevation Screen

The elevation screen consists of the following elements:

• The elevation graph is located on the left side of the screen and is automatically updated when a shot is plotted or a sight change is recorded in the table.
• A field at the bottom of the table is used to input data into the table cells.
• The sight settings and shot details table is located on the right side of the screen. This has columns for

1. Sight elevation settings.
2. Left and right wind settings.
3. Shot call.
4. Shot values.

1. To convert the second sighter only, select the shot value corresponding to shot "B" by tapping the cell and then type "C" in the field at the bottom of the table.
2. To convert both sighters select the shot value corresponding to shot "A" by tapping the cell and then type "C" in the field at the bottom of the table.

Note sighters cannot be converted after the first shot to count has been plotted!

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Wind Screen

The wind screen consists of the following elements:

• The wind graph is located at the top of the screen and is automatically updated when a shot is plotted or a sight change is made.
• A number of fields are located below the wind graph and these may be used to store any information the user wishes.
• A note button is located beside the wind button at the bottom of the screen. Tapping on this displays a note screen where the user can enter a short note of up to 200 characters in length.
• A table button is located on the bottom right of the screen and this displays a wind table for the appropriate distance. The 300 metre wind table is shown below.

• Clicking on the edit button allows the firer to edit the wind table to suit their own ammunition. The default values are for 155gr .308 Winchester ammunition

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SCOREBOOK DESKTOP

Those who register the program through http://www.Handango.com will be able to save their scoresheets on the Palm device and will also receive Scorebook Desktop. This is a program which allows scoresheets to be printed out using MS Word 97 or later.

Using Scorebook Desktop

To start the program either use the start menu or double click the Scorebook Desktop icon. The dialog box which appears allows the user to select a scoresheet from the list. This is then opened in Word. When finished opening scoresheets click on the cancel button. The opened scoresheets may be altered and printed using the normal Word commands and menus.. If you later want to open another scoresheet, use the Scorebook menu which is added to your menu bar. Note that this menu disappears after the Scorebook.doc document is closed.

Tip: To speed up the operation open all the scoresheets you want to work on before clicking on the cancel button.

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Have fun using Scorebook. Any problems or suggestions should be sent to the following e-mail address: ts@mechengineer.freeserve.co.uk