This most likely happens because you have changed a setting in Bridgemate Control Software (BCS). This setting is found in Tools > Options > General and is called Erase original records of deleted scores. The default value is that this setting is not active. You may not change this! If you activate this setting Magic Contest cannot … Continue reading Why do changed results in Bridgemate not change in Magic Contest?
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Why do some pairs score 101% on some boards?
This is a multi-session event, and you seem to have added a few pairs in the 2nd session. That combination means that Magic uses Neuberg's formula in session 2 with the same top as in session 1, which is then lower than normal. Normally, when Neuberg's formula is used, there are less results on a board. … Continue reading Why do some pairs score 101% on some boards?
Why did validation of lead cards fail in the end of the event?
Version 4.13 (August 2018): A warning is shown when this problem occurs, both in normal events and in Swiss Pairs. Q: We played a 36-board event today with lead card validation. Boards 33-36 were tough. I believe that Magic Contest used 33-36 while Bridgemate/server used 1-4, so it was difficult to randomly find the right … Continue reading Why did validation of lead cards fail in the end of the event?
Magic Contest cannot write to the BMPlayer.mdb file used by Bridgemate Control Software
This problem occurs when the following is true: You use Bridgemate II The first Bridgemate Control Software installation on your computer took place after 18 June 2015, i.e. BCS version 3.1.2 or later You have activated a number of Bridgemate II settings through Magic Contest that are found through Contest menu > Settings > Bridgemate, … Continue reading Magic Contest cannot write to the BMPlayer.mdb file used by Bridgemate Control Software
How do I transfer names from one week to the next?
Some clubs have the same players and the same pairs playing every week. When that is the case it is convenient to transfer all names from last week. Magic Contest was not designed for this method of entering names. It is however possible to achieve through a few simple steps. . Make one permanent setting … Continue reading How do I transfer names from one week to the next?
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Magic Contest and Bridgemate Control Software stopped working after a Windows 10 update
Q: Running Magic Contest for several years without any problem. After a recent automatic update to Windows 10 has happened, a problem with Magic Contest and Bridgemate Control Software has appeared. A message pops up stating that MSCOMM32.OCX is not registered, and I am unable to use BCS. See image below. A: This is purely a … Continue reading Magic Contest and Bridgemate Control Software stopped working after a Windows 10 update
Why do boards numbered 1,2,3… show as 1,3,5…?
This error is visible when you print hand records, report score recaps, or publish internet reports. If so, hands on the even-numbered boards are not shown, and hand 2 is shown together with board 3, hand 3 together with board 5, and so on. If you import PBN files from a non-upgraded Dealer4, you can … Continue reading Why do boards numbered 1,2,3… show as 1,3,5…?
Version 4.11
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Why does Bridgemate not work?
First and most important, Magic Contest is not Bridgemate. Bridgemate support is given by your local Bridgemate reseller. However, life would be very simple if everything is either black or white. Since Magic Contest and Bridgemate work together, it is difficult to draw a line and say that one problem belongs here or there. If you feel that you … Continue reading Why does Bridgemate not work?
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