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RUFUS Race Manager
RUFUS Race Manager
  • Introduction to RUFUS Race Manager
  • GETTING STARTED
    • Introduction to Race Timing and Race Timing Software
    • Excel 101: Handling Participant Data
    • Networks 101: Understanding the Basics for Race Timing
    • System Requirements for RUFUS Race Manager
  • installation and setup
    • Installing RUFUS Race Manager
    • Initial Configuration
    • User Interface Overview
  • event management
    • Creating a New Event
    • Managing Events
    • Event Settings
    • Event Control View
  • Participant Management
    • Participants Menu
    • Manually Adding Participants
    • Import Participants from List
    • Editing Participant Details
    • Participant Statuses
    • Participant Passings
    • Organizing Participants
  • Checkpoints
    • Understanding Checkpoints
    • Checkpoints Menu
    • Creating Checkpoints
    • Checkpoint Dashboard
    • Checkpoint-Race View
  • Races
    • Races Menu
    • Creating Races
    • Race Dashboard
  • SEGMENTS
    • Understanding Segments
    • Segments Menu
    • Creating Segments
    • Time Visualization
    • Race-Segment View
  • GROUPS AND AGE GROUPS
    • Groups Menu
    • Groups
    • Age groups
  • Timing Devices Integration
    • Introduction to Timing Devices
    • Devices Menu
    • Connecting Local Devices
    • Connecting Cloud Devices
    • Analyzing Backup Files
    • Event-Devices View
    • Rewind Passings
  • Collecting and Managing Timing Data
    • Understanding the Data Collection Process
    • Timing on Race Day
    • Adding Manual Passings
    • Monitoring Live Timing Data
    • Editing Timing Data
    • Passing Statuses
    • Reprocess Passings
  • Classification and Results Processing
    • Understanding Classifications
    • Results Menu
    • Viewing Race Results
    • Generating Reports
  • PUBLISHING IN THE RUFUS EVENT APP
    • Publishing the Event
    • Publishing Participant Information
    • Publishing Race Results
  • Offline Mode and Data Synchronization
    • Working Offline with RRM
    • Data Synchronization
  • Troubleshooting and Support
    • Common Issues and Solutions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Updates and New Features
    • Upcoming Features
    • Keeping RRM Updated
    • Changelog
  • Best Practices and Tips
    • Optimizing Race Timing Workflow
    • Data Management Best Practices
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  • Synchronization Process
  • Handling Discrepancies
  • Benefits of Data Synchronization
  1. Offline Mode and Data Synchronization

Data Synchronization

RUFUS Race Manager (RRM) provides seamless data synchronization between local and cloud environments, allowing users to work effectively across multiple platforms, including Windows and Mac apps (offline-enabled) and the cloud-based web app.

Synchronization Process

  • When working offline, all changes are saved locally on the user's computer.

  • Once an internet connection is established, RRM automatically syncs these changes with the cloud, updating participant information, timing data, and event modifications.

  • Data synchronization ensures consistency across devices, keeping the user's local data in sync with the cloud in real-time whenever online.

Handling Discrepancies

Occasionally, users may notice discrepancies between the data displayed in the web app and the local apps. This is often due to delays in data refresh or network connectivity issues. To resolve these discrepancies:

  • Check Internet Connection: Ensure the internet connection is stable to allow synchronization.

  • Refresh or Restart: Refreshing the current screen or restarting the local version of RRM may help bring data in sync with the cloud.

Benefits of Data Synchronization

  • Automatic Conflict Resolution: In case of conflicts between offline and cloud data, RRM handles these conflicts automatically, ensuring no manual intervention is required from the user.

  • Real-Time Updates: When online, any modifications made in the RRM system are updated in real-time across all connected devices, ensuring all team members have access to the latest data.

By using efficient data synchronization, RRM provides a seamless experience, empowering users to confidently manage race timing data both online and offline.

Note: Offline mode and data synchronization features are being developed and improved in every new version of RRM, adding notifications and related messages to keep the user informed of the current sync status. More features regarding this will be available in future releases.

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