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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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  • The New Segment Modal
  • Race Order Segment
  • Summary
  1. SEGMENTS

Creating Segments

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Last updated 3 months ago

Creating segments is a crucial step in setting up a race within RUFUS Race Manager (RRM). Segments define how the performance of participants is measured and are essential for calculating rankings and classifications. This article explains how to create a new segment and what each field in the New Segment modal represents.

The New Segment Modal

To create a segment, click on the New Segment button in the Segments Menu. This will open the New Segment modal, where you can define the segment details:

  • Race: Select the race for which this segment will be created.

  • Segment Name: Provide a name for the segment. This name will be used to identify the segment in the system.

  • Order Position: Set the order position to determine how the segment is displayed within the grids. Segments with lower order positions will be shown first.

  • From / To: Define the checkpoints that make up the segment. For example, a segment can be created from Gunshot (a virtual start time) to check1 (FINISH).

  • Discipline: Choose the discipline of the segment. The available disciplines are:

    • RUNNING

    • CYCLING

    • SWIMMING

    • WALKING

    • WHEELCHAIR

    • MOTOR_SPORT

    • NONE (e.g., for triathlon transition segments)

  • Distance (or Lap Length): Enter the distance of the segment, which will be used to calculate pace.

  • Units: Specify the units of distance. Available options are:

    • METERS

    • KILOMETERS

    • NONE (e.g., for triathlon transition segments)

The discipline, distance, and units are important for calculating pace. For example:

  • Running: Pace is calculated as minutes per kilometer.

  • Swimming: Pace is calculated as time per 100 meters.

  • Cycling/Motor Sport: Speed is calculated as kilometers per hour.

Race Order Segment

The Race Order Segment toggle determines which segment will be the primary segment used to calculate race rankings and classifications. The segment marked as the Race Order Segment will be used to define the main performance measure for the race.

Summary

Creating segments within RUFUS Race Manager is an important part of race setup that enables accurate participant classification and ranking. By properly defining each segment's checkpoints, distance, discipline, and units, users can ensure that the system provides meaningful and precise timing data for participants. The Race Order Segment feature further allows users to specify the segment that will be used as the primary metric for calculating overall race results.

New Segment Modal