PortaTree Pro-Ultimate (Gold Box) Qualifying & Ladders - Manual (Page 2)

inserting or deleting entries by using the “edit” button. Make sure that you save
any “edits” that you make.
If you are using qualifying modes 5, 6, or 7, the computer will prompt you
for the round that you would like to ladder after. Select the round and the screen
will show “WINNERS” only in the specified order based on the qualifying mode.
NOTE: If you have already run additional rounds in Eliminations, the program
will restrict you from building a new qualifying list. The program will not even
display a list if it determines that an error can happen. In order to view the list if
this occurs, you must go to “Media Reports” and bring up the qualifying list for the
specified category.
MAKING A PAIRING LIST
Step 3: One the qualifying list has been established and saved, you will click on
the “Ladder” button and then select the category that you would like to ladder.
The qualifying list and # of entries will appear on the screen. It is important to
check the qualifying list to verify that it is correct before proceeding.
You must select a Sportsman or Pro Ladder. It will default to a sportsman
ladder when there are over 64 entries. Now select the “Pair Up” button. The
program will pair the qualifying list with the correct position for all of the racers
based on the ladder selected (Pro or Sportsman). The Pairing List will appear
on the screen in the correct order. You should Print a “Pairing List” or “Quick
Ladder” for the staging crew by clicking on the “Print” Button. This will assure
that the correct entries race each other.
After each round of Eliminations is run, you must re-enter the Ladder
program and select the category you would like to update. The established
Pairing List will appear on the screen and you will need to click on the “Update”
button in order to update the list. The ladder program will display the updated
Pairing list on the screen based on the last rounds performance (Winners only).
You should then Print a “Pairing List” or “Quick Ladder” for the staging crew by
clicking on the “Print” Button.
Step 4: Continue to “Update” the ladder each time a round is complete until the
ladder is complete. The Ladder program will tell you when a round is complete
or incomplete. If you pair someone in error, you will not be able to complete the
ladder and the program will prompt you with an error message.
NOTE: It is imperative that all entries are paired up in accordance with the
Pairing list established by the computer. If you pair up in error, the ladder will be
corrupted and not be able to be completed. It will warn you of corruption by not
being able to pair up a round that you have completed.