Starting a New Timing Session
Starting a new timing session with the RUFUS Timing App is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and beginning a new session to accurately record participants' passings at your race event.
Step 1: Open the Sessions View
Launch the RUFUS Timing App on your Android device.
Tap on the Sessions option from the main menu. This will bring you to a screen that lists any existing timing sessions.
Step 2: Create a New Timing Session
Internet Requirement: To create a new timing session, you need to have an active internet connection. Once the session is created, you can continue timing without internet access. If you're timing in a location without coverage, make sure to create the timing session beforehand.
To start a new session, tap the + button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
A pop-up window will prompt you to Enter a Filename for the new timing session. For example, you could name it "finishline.csv".
Once you have entered a name, press OK. This will create the session and take you to the timing interface.
When you create a new session, any previous unfinished session will be automatically closed.
Step 3: Recording Passings
The timing interface displays the current date and time prominently at the top, which helps keep track of when participants cross the finish line or checkpoints.
To record a passing, enter the participant's bib number in the input field provided on the timing screen and press Enter. The bib number will be recorded along with the timestamp of the exact moment it was entered.
Each passing is displayed in a list below the current time, sorted chronologically, so you can easily keep track of all participants who have crossed.
At the left of each passing, you will see a # number indicating the order of the passings. If the number is pink, it means that the passing was successfully sent to the cloud. If it is grey, it means the passing could not be sent to the cloud. Regardless of cloud status, all passings are always stored in the local file.
RFID Timing: If you are using RFID sleds, when an RFID tag is read, the tag code will be automatically added to the passing list with its corresponding timestamp, ensuring quick and accurate data collection.
Step 4: Session Management Options
The Session Screen provides an overview of all passings recorded in the current session. Each entry includes the bib number and the time of crossing.
If you need to make any corrections, you can delete incorrect entries during the session by selecting the specific entry and sliding it to the left. Deleted passing will be removed from the session .csv file, but not from the cloud, if the passing was correctly sent.
Step 5: Ending the Timing Session
Once the event is complete, you can end the timing session by navigating to the Session Menu at the top right of this view and selecting the Finish Session option.
Ended sessions are not automatically archived, you can archive them in the Sessions sliding it to the left.
Autosave Feature
To ensure no data is lost, you can enable the Autosave feature under the Settings menu. This allows your timing session to be saved at regular intervals (e.g., every 2 minutes), ensuring all passings are securely stored even if an unexpected issue arises.
Sharing the Timing Session
At any time, you can share the .csv file of the recorded data via email, WhatsApp, or any other compatible app. Simply go to the Sessions or Archive view, and long tap the session you wish to share, and choose the sharing option that suits your needs.
By following these steps, you can easily start, manage, and end a timing session using the RUFUS Timing App. The intuitive interface is designed to provide a seamless experience, allowing you to focus on accurately timing your race and managing participant data.
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