Q: How do I enter a normal result to North-South and a 12C1c ruling to East-West? Example: NS: 3NT +2 by EW EW: 50% 3NT -2 by EW EW: 50% 3NT +2 by EW A: Unfortunately that is impossible to do automatically. Magic can do split scores, or 12C1c, but not at the same time. The solution … Continue reading How do I enter a normal result to North-South and a 12C1c ruling to East-West?
What scoring method is used for the butler?
Q: A player asked about what scoring method is used for the butler in team events. Specifically, he asked about the numbers 93 or 26 in the following image that come across as strange for a butler, and I could not explain why. A: The butler is by default scored as IMPs across the field … Continue reading What scoring method is used for the butler?
Is there a security risk having Bridgemate validate declarer and lead against the hand record?
Q: Can you use Bridgemate to cheat? A: In theory, yes, in real life, no. There is a potential, but far-fetched, security risk in Bridgemate. This page is intended to give tournament directors who suspect foul play a chance to deactivate settings that give such a possibility. Imagine the following scenario: Hand records are uploaded to … Continue reading Is there a security risk having Bridgemate validate declarer and lead against the hand record?
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 make Bridgemate member number entry mandatory in teams?
Q: We frequently run teams tournaments. In these tournaments we ask the players to enter their member numbers into the bridgemate and later on we import the names into MC. Q: But for a while, we are not able to make this entry obligatory. When a tournament starts, the BMs skip the page where member … Continue reading How do I make Bridgemate member number entry mandatory in teams?
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Why do I get PASS in Magic Contest when I enter 0=Not played in Bridgemate?
Q: When I have a slow table and use the Bridgemate button 0 = Not played, it says PASS in Magic Contest. Why is that? I want to give 50% to both pairs. A: According to the bridge laws, there is nothing like "not played". Every board has to have a result or a ruling. … Continue reading Why do I get PASS in Magic Contest when I enter 0=Not played in Bridgemate?
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 not all names in Combined Mitchell show in Bridgemate?
Combined Mitchell is a movement for odd number of tables when in fact you have 2 x 12,5 = 25 tables, 2 x 11,5 = 23 tables, 2 x 10,5 = 21 tables, and so on. Since Magic Contest cannot have two pairs with a bye from different sections play each other, selecting this movement … Continue reading Why do not all names in Combined Mitchell show in Bridgemate?
How do I report results to my internet website?
The following is required to report results to the internet: Specify the technical details for your website Create the internet file Transfer the file to the internet Create a link to the results All of this is described in Print & Report > Report contest.
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