Creating Segments
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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.
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.
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.
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.
