## Figures Management Panel Help

This guide covers all features for creating, editing, and organizing skating figures with difficulty values, categories, and detailed specifications.

##### Introduction

The Figures Management panel provides comprehensive functionality for managing skating figures and their properties. Only users with appropriate administrative roles can access this panel. Use this system to define figures, set difficulty values, organize by categories, and maintain the figure database.

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- Create Figures: Add new skating figures with names, descriptions, difficulty values, and categories.
- Edit Figures: Modify existing figure details, update difficulty values, and change categories.
- Delete Figures: Remove unused figures from the system (only if not used in scoring).
- Category Management: Organize figures by categories for easier browsing and selection.
- Difficulty Values: Set and adjust difficulty multipliers for scoring calculations.
- Bulk Operations: Perform actions on multiple figures simultaneously.
- Search & Filter: Quickly find figures by name, category, or difficulty range.
- Import/Export: Import figure definitions from files or export current figures for backup.

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How do I add a new figure?
  Click the "Add New Figure" button, fill in the figure name, description, difficulty value, and select a category. Save to add the figure to the system.
What are difficulty values?
  Difficulty values are numerical multipliers used in scoring calculations. Higher values indicate more difficult figures that score higher points.
Can I edit a figure that's already being used?
  Yes, but be careful as changes may affect existing scores. It's better to create new figures rather than modify ones in active use.
How do I organize figures by category?
  Use the category dropdown when creating or editing figures. You can also filter the display by category to see related figures together.
Can I delete a figure?
  You can only delete figures that are not being used in any scoring formats or events. The system will prevent deletion of figures in use.
How do I import figures from another system?
  Use the import function with a properly formatted CSV file containing figure names, descriptions, difficulty values, and categories.
Can I export the current figure list?
  Yes, use the export function to download a CSV file of all figures for backup or sharing with other systems.
How do I search for specific figures?
  Use the search box to find figures by name or description, and use category filters to narrow down the list.

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- Cannot create figure: Ensure all required fields are filled and the figure name is unique.
- Cannot delete figure: Figure may be in use in scoring formats or events. Check dependencies first.
- Import fails: Check that your CSV file format matches the expected template and contains valid data.
- Difficulty values not working: Ensure difficulty values are positive numbers and within reasonable ranges.
- Search not finding figures: Try broader search terms or clear filters to see all figures.
- Still need help? Contact your system administrator or super admin for further assistance.

##### Best Practices

- Use clear, descriptive names for figures that judges will easily recognize.
- Set difficulty values consistently across similar figure types.
- Organize figures into logical categories for easier navigation.
- Test new figures in practice events before using in competitions.
- Regularly backup your figure database by exporting to CSV files.