The solution depends on what program caused the crash. 1. Magic Contest crashed This is no big problem as Bridgemate will continue to import results from the Bridgemate server. Do the following: Close the error window. Restart Magic Contest and open the existing event in Contest Explorer. There will be a message about a lock … Continue reading The program crashed and results could not be imported
FAQ – General
How do I score a 2-evening event with 12 pairs?
A: How do I score a 2-evening event with 12 pairs, where all pairs should meet each other, and I cannot score the event in barometer style, and 22 or 33 boards is not accepted? Q: Not easy, but can be done. Note! The instructions below are based on a solid knowledge in multiple advanced … Continue reading How do I score a 2-evening event with 12 pairs?
How do I enter hand records?
There are four ways to do this: Import the hand record file when you start the contest Import the hand record file manually after start Enter the cards manually in Magic Contest Let the players enter the cards manually in Bridgemate . 1. Import the hand record file when you start the contest First of … Continue reading How do I enter hand records?
How do I open an old contest that cannot be found in Contest Explorer?
Q: How do I open a very old contest? A: Old contests are automatically archived to a folder called Magic Contest Documents \ Contest \ Old that you find in My Documents. They are best identified by the file name, that is normally the date of the contest, or, in case of multi-session, by the file date. … Continue reading How do I open an old contest that cannot be found in Contest Explorer?
How do I move permanent settings from one computer to another?
Q: I have some personalized settings in an old computer that I would like to move to a new one. Is there a file I can move with that information or another easy way to do it? A: Yes, there is a way to do this. The solution relies on a Microsoft program called Regedit that … Continue reading How do I move permanent settings from one computer to another?
I have problems with this or that, and I need help solving it?
Q: I have problems with this, and I would like to do that. Why does it not work? A: First of all, please include the licence name for your club or organisation. E-mail support is given to those with a valid support and upgrade agreement. General contact info@magicscoring.com Tomas Brenning tomas@brenning.se tomas.brenning@gmail.com The easiest way … Continue reading I have problems with this or that, and I need help solving it?
How do I start TeamViewer 9 to get support?
TeamViewer is a program that allows your PC to be remotely controlled. It is used for the installation tutorial that is included in the original purchase price, or if support has to be given that way. . Set up an appointment An appointment has to be set up to receive support. E-mail tomas@brenning.se with a request … Continue reading How do I start TeamViewer 9 to get support?
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…?
Does Magic Contest run in Danish (or any other language)?
The available languages are the following: English, Swedish, Austrian (German), French, and Norwegian, with some more print languages available. ... Continue reading