Below is an overview of the menus and their sub-functions. By clicking on the menu function, you will be taken to the relevant information on that option.
To jump quickly to a specific menu, choose one above.
1.1 > File
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> Load Logged Data
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1. Allows you to open up to 10 .RUN files simultaneously.
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2. Allows you to load a .RAF (or Run Analysis File) containing the processed data and practically all the information the program uses. Only one .RAF file may be loaded at any given time.
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> Load All
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Loads a saved .RAF file from the disk.
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> Save All
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Essentially takes a snapshot of the software, saving all the data loaded, the window layout, vehicle files etc. Saves to a .RAF file.
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> Advanced Load/Saves
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> Set Serial Port
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This allows you to choose which serial port your data logging hardware is connected to.
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> Download Data
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Allows you you to choose which runs you download from your data logger.
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> Export as Data…
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Allows you to export the data into a .CSV file to use with excel, or a choice of .M or .MAT files for use with Matlab, or a plain text file.
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> Export as video…
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Opens the Video Export Wizard that allows use to export the videos generated using the VIDEO4 system or 3rd party system to several popular export formats. You can export a whole run, and arbitrary section of a run, or a particular lap or sector and then export to the target format with or without an additional overlay.
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> Print Setup
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Set up your printer settings, Printer, Quality, Number of Copies, Paper and Page Orientation.
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> Print…
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Prints the currently selected window.
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> Print All…
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Prints all windows open within the analysis program.
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> Set Default Paths
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Allows you to define where the program is to initially look for run files, configuration files and where to export data/videos to.
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> Format Flashcard
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Allows you to choose a Compact Flash card to format. You must have a flash card plugged in for this function to work.
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> Reset to Factory Settings
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resets the software to its' original, factory settings
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> Exit
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Exits the Analysis program.
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1.2 > Data
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> Run Manager
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Allows you to manipulate the .RUN files loaded, change the ambience settings, load a previously saved car file and setup the video inputs. In the video setup you can load the reference video files.
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> Variable Manager
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The Variable Manager allows you to edit the variables used by the software. You can also create custom User Defined Variables based on current variables and constants.
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> Analysis Options
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Allows you to set up options regarding the analysis program.
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> Lap And Sector Options
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Change the settings for and add the lap and sector markers. Allows you to edit how many sectors and how they they created.
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> Vehicle Options
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Allows you to change the settings related to the car that was used to create the .RUN file. You can edit settings on the gears, the wheels, the engine, the accelerometers and vehicle constants.
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> Clear Everything
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Clears all loaded data.
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> Clear All Track Markers
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Removes all track markers.
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> Re-Process All Data
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Reloads all the data.
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1.3 > Results
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> Duplicate Current Window
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Opens a copy of the currently selected window.
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> Set Custom And Defaults
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| > Store Window As Custom | Saves the way the currently selected window is set out for later use. Selectable from the bottom of this window. |
| > Set Current As Default | Saves the way the current window is set out as the default, so when you load the window off the menus or the toolbar, it opens how you've got it currently set. |
| > Delete Custom | Deletes a custom window you have previously saved. |
| > Your Custom Windows | When you have no custom windows saved, nothing will appear here. If you have saved some custom windows, then you will be able to select them here. |
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> Track Map
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This opens up the track map overview window, allowing you to visually view where about the vehicle is on the track at any given time, and allows you to select points or ranges of data to analyse.
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> Lap/Sector Times
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Opens the Lap and Sector Times table, displaying information on the times taken for the vehicle to pass through the sectors and the laps defined by the markers.
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> Selection Scratchpad
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This allows you to store any areas of data that you have selected. You will then be able to return to the selected data as and when it is needed.
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> Summary Statistics
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Displays some user definable statistics for areas of the highlighted areas of the track. You can also see the statistics for defined laps and sectors.
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> XY Graph
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Draws a wide variety of graphs representing the data in different ways, for more information, see here.
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> Bar Chart
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Draws frequency bar charts, for more information, see here.
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> Marker Based Measurements
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This allows you to carry out calculations based on the lap and sector markers. Similar to the Summary Statistics window, the marker based measurements allows a basic
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> Performance Calculations
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This tabulates several different performance metrics for the highlighted range. You can create your own performance tables on the fifth tab, for changes in your chosen variable over distance or a change in speed.
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> Values Table
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The values table shows the values of all the variables associated with the selected points, or ranges.
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> Quick XY Graphy
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Quick XY graph offers similar functionality to the full ”XY graph” window, but can only be used to display data interactively, that is based on the currently highlighted data. It can be used to display up to 5 different variables against time or distance.
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> Video Camera Views
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The video camera views window shows the relevant video information for the specific point on the track that is selected, be it in real time on the track map, or by clicking on a graph.
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> Virtual Dashboard
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Opens up a graphical representation for the variables. Up to 6 variables can be selected for each point or range. You can display up to 5 points or ranges by selecting them on the track map, the graphs or the lap/sectors times table. This will display in real time when you are playing back the run(s).
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> Realtime Playback Controls
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This allows you to manipulate the play back of the run(s) loaded. You can play up to 5 markers, and select when on the course they begin by jumping to the lap and sector markers. You can also vary the speed of playback.
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1.4 > Window
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> Use Mini GUI
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This mode allows you to remove the the blue 'move' bar from the top of all of the analysis tools and free up a lot more space on screen for graphs and tables etc.
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> Snap Windows To Grid
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Allows easy manipulation and placement of the windows. Useful for fast and precise rearrangement of the windows.
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> Show Toolbar
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Show/Hide the toolbar
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> Set Grid Frequency
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Sets how many divisions there are across the screen horizontally and vertically.
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> Move Current Window to Layer
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Moves the window selected to the layer you specify. If you have renamed the layers, then the names will be displayed in the list. For more information on Layers, see here.
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> Close Windows On Layer
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Closes all the layers on the layer you choose.
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> Close All Windows
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Closes all windows on all layers.
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> Windows Open in Current Layer
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When you have an open window in the layer you have displayed, it will be listed at the bottom of the Window menu. If you have no windows open, this section will not be displayed.
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1.5 > Help
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> Open the Local Help
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Opens the help file Installed in the local machine.
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> Open the On-line Help
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Opens the home page of the Race Technology Knowledge Base.
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> About Us
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Opens a window with information about Race Technology Ltd.
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