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RUFUS Timing App
RUFUS Timing App
  • Introduction to RUFUS Timing App
  • GETTING STARTED
    • System Requirements
    • Downloading and Installing the App
    • Understanding the Main Interface
  • Account Setup
    • Creating a RUFUS Cloud Account
    • Binding the App with Your RUFUS Cloud Account
  • Session Management
    • Starting a New Timing Session
    • Exporting Data via WhatsApp, Email, and Other Platforms
    • Archiving and Deleting Timing Sessions
    • Viewing Timing Session in the Cloud
  • Using RFID Sleds
    • Compatible Devices (Zebra RFD2000 and RFD8500)
    • Connecting the RFID Sled to the App
    • Reading RFID Chips During the Race
  • Settings and Configuration
    • Activating GPS Location for Passings
    • Configuring Autosave Time Intervals
    • Setting Up Tag Types for RFID Readers
  • Integration with RUFUS Race Manager (RRM)
    • Using the Timing App as a Cloud Device in RRM
    • Making Race Classifications
  • Troubleshooting and FAQs
    • Common Issues and Solutions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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  • Step 1: Select the Session(s) to Export
  • Step 2: Share the Session
  • Exported File Format
  • CSV Field Descriptions
  1. Session Management

Exporting Data via WhatsApp, Email, and Other Platforms

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Last updated 7 months ago

The RUFUS Timing App allows you to easily export timing data for further analysis or sharing with others. Follow the steps below to export a timing session from the app.

Step 1: Select the Session(s) to Export

  • Open the Sessions or Archive view within the RUFUS Timing App.

  • Long Tap on the session you want to export. You can also select multiple sessions by tapping additional entries.

Step 2: Share the Session

  • Once you have selected the session(s), tap the Share icon at the top right of the screen. This will prepare a .zip file containing the selected session files.

  • The app will then open the system default sharing modal, where you can choose an available option to export the file, such as email, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.

Exported File Format

The exported sessions are in .csv format, allowing for easy handling in spreadsheet applications. The format of the exported .csv file is as follows:

6;;841;2024-10-17;09:36:30.114;GMT+02:00;;;;;e0d42;*
5;;900;2024-10-17;09:36:28.493;GMT+02:00;;;;;837eb;*
4;;800;2024-10-17;09:36:27.825;GMT+02:00;;;;;44aae;*
3;;33;2024-10-17;09:36:26.714;GMT+02:00;;;;;0ec39;*
2;;22;2024-10-17;09:36:25.963;GMT+02:00;;;;;9bfab;*
1;;15;2024-10-17;09:36:25.101;GMT+02:00;;;;;d3b2b;*

CSV Field Descriptions

  • Passing Number: Order of the passing.

  • Chip: Chip code of the participant (if applicable).

  • Bib: Bib number of the participant.

  • Date: Date of the passing.

  • Time: Exact time of the passing.

  • TimeZone: Time zone of the recorded passing.

  • Lat and Long: GPS coordinates if available.

  • Reserved: Reserved for additional data.

  • Checksum: Verification value for data integrity.

  • Cloud Status (*): If present, it indicates that the passing was successfully sent to the cloud.


By exporting your timing session data, you can easily share it with race organizers or analyze the results in your preferred software. The sharing feature ensures flexibility, allowing you to distribute the data in a format that works for you and your team.

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