## Scoring Formats Management Help

Comprehensive guide to managing, configuring, and understanding scoring formats for all sports and competitions.

##### Introduction

The Scoring Formats Management panel allows administrators to create, edit, activate, deactivate, and review all scoring formats used in the system. Each format defines how scores are calculated, what criteria are used, the number of judges, and the scoring scale. This panel is essential for customizing the scoring logic for different sports and event types.

##### Main Features & Actions

- Create New Format: Add a new scoring format for any sport or event.
- Edit Format: Change the name, mode, criteria, judge settings, or other properties of an existing format.
- View Format: See all details of a format, including criteria and results.
- Activate/Deactivate: Enable or disable a format for use in events.
- Seed Defaults: Quickly populate the system with default formats for common sports.
- Manage Figures: Configure figure categories/items for sports that use figure-based scoring.
- Export: Download all formats or formats for a specific sport.

##### Panel Overview

- Summary Cards: Show total formats, active formats, sports covered, and scoring modes.
- Formats by Sport: Formats are grouped by sport, each with its own icon and color.
- Format Cards: Each card displays format name, ID, status, mode, judge count, scale, criteria, results, and quick actions.
- Quick Actions: Buttons for creating, seeding, managing figures, and exporting.

##### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Click the Create New button in Quick Actions. Fill in the required details (name, sport, mode, judges, criteria, etc.) and save.

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Only active formats can be used for new events. Deactivating a format hides it from selection but does not delete it.

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This will add a set of pre-defined scoring formats for common sports. Useful for quick setup or restoring defaults.

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Use the Manage Figures button to configure figure categories and items for sports that use figure-based scoring.

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Yes, use the Export All or sport-specific export buttons to download format data.

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Badges show mode, judge count, scale, criteria, results, and if the format uses figures. Icons and colors represent the sport.

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Use the Edit or View buttons on each format card for detailed management.

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Criteria are the individual components judges score (e.g., technique, artistry). Results are the final computed scores or placements.

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If the Figures badge appears on a format card, that format uses figure-based scoring. You can manage figures via the provided button.

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Deletion is not available from this panel to prevent accidental data loss. Deactivate formats instead to hide them from use.

##### Troubleshooting & Tips

- If you cannot activate a format, ensure all required fields and criteria are set.
- Use Seed Defaults if you need a quick start or to restore missing formats.
- Inactive formats are safe to edit and will not affect ongoing events.
- Contact your system administrator if you encounter database or permission errors.

For further assistance, contact your system administrator or refer to the official documentation.