# Automatic Publication

Automatic Publication Updates allow RUFUS Race Manager to refresh published event information automatically in the RUFUS Events App.

This feature is available for **published events only**. If the event is not published, automatic publication updates will not run.

## Purpose

During an event, operators often need to publish changes repeatedly so that the public event page stays updated.

Automatic Publication Updates reduce this manual work by allowing RRM to publish selected event data automatically, using internal buffering to avoid unnecessary backend requests.

Depending on the enabled options, RRM can automatically publish:

* Participant changes
* Live results
* Race progress

## Where to Enable It

Automatic Publication Updates can be controlled from two places.

### Event Settings

Open the event **Settings** screen and go to the **Automatic publication updates** section.

<figure><img src="/files/OeiiN9jIh5Ku86sOEwpd" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Automatic Publication Updates</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

From there, you can enable or disable:

* **Auto event update**
* **Participants**
* **Results**
* **Race progress**

### Top Bar

The **Auto Publish** control in the Top Bar provides quick access to the same publication update options.

<figure><img src="/files/db5pzNA0DZPe9EiE7ngu" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Auto Publish</strong> in the Top Bar</p></figcaption></figure>

Use it during race operation when you need to quickly check or change which automatic updates are active.

Changes are saved immediately.

## Available Auto Publish Options

### Participants

Automatically publishes participant-related changes.

This is useful when participant information is still being adjusted close to race time, such as bib corrections, race assignments, or participant visibility changes.

### Results

Automatically publishes result updates.

This keeps public leaderboards closer to the current race state without requiring the operator to manually publish after each timing update.

### Race Progress

Automatically publishes race progress information.

Race progress allows the public event page to show live race context before final results are available, including:

* Participants currently in race
* Checkpoint or lap advancement
* Current positions
* Time gaps
* Leaders
* Race state

This gives spectators and teams a more complete view of what is happening during the event.

## Status Bar Information

The Status Bar includes an Auto Publish indicator.

Hovering over it shows the current publication status, including the state of each automatic publication area.

<figure><img src="/files/rRtnQjf5znAv71JrChtS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Auto Publish Indicator in the Status Bar</p></figcaption></figure>

The tooltip may show information such as:

* Whether Auto Publish is active
* Last update time
* Status for Participants, Progress, and Results
* Next scheduled update
* Last publication time
* Auto and manual update counts
* Dirty marks, burst timing, and quiet timing

This information helps operators confirm that automatic updates are active and running as expected.

## Smart Buffering

Automatic Publication Updates do not publish every single change immediately.

RRM uses buffering to group changes and reduce unnecessary backend load. This helps keep the event page updated while avoiding excessive publication requests during periods with many passings or participant changes.

The Status Bar tooltip can help you review whether updates are pending, running, or idle.

## Cloud Notifications and Race Progress

When race progress and results are published, RUFUS Cloud can use this information for race-aware notifications.

Depending on the event configuration, notifications may be based on:

* Result publication
* Checkpoint progress
* Lap progress
* Participant status
* Fan subscriptions

## Recommended Use

For live events published in the RUFUS Events App:

1. Publish the event.
2. Enable **Auto event update**.
3. Enable the areas that should update automatically:
   * Participants
   * Results
   * Race progress
4. Check the Status Bar Auto Publish indicator.
5. Monitor the public event page during the race.

For most live events, enabling **Results** and **Race progress** provides the best public tracking experience.

## Notes

Automatic Publication Updates affect the public event information shown through RUFUS Cloud and the RUFUS Events App.

Before race start, verify that the event is published correctly and that the public event page shows the expected participant, result, and race progress information.


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