Track Loader

Create new race replays in TackTracker using the Track Loader and Race Editor.

The Track Loader is used to load in Tracks, either from a GPS or file into a Loaded Tracks holding area. It can also save tracks from the holding area into matching races, and create new races.

The Race Editor is used to edit an existing race and to define the course and marks.

Click the Track Loader button to open the Track Loader dialog.

Click "Load Tracks from GPS" to load tracks from a supported GPS trackers, such as the QStarz BT-Q1000XT. The GPS Tracker should be connected to the computer via the USB cable and switched to LOG.

Click "Load Tracks from File" to load tracks from a file such as a GPX file.

All uploaded tracks are stored in the"Loaded Tracks" holding area, so you never have to import a track twice. Tracks are copied into races from the Loaded Tracks area, either automatically or manually.

After loading in new tracks, "Show just loaded" will be checked, so you see only the tracks just loaded. You may uncheck this box to show all tracks for the selected date.

Uncheck the Date: check box to show all tracks you have loaded. If the list is long, you may use the Search box to find the tracks you're interested in.

You can also use the date field to select a date for which you wish to find your loaded tracks.

Loaded tracks may be viewed directly, by clicking on a track. You may select several tracks at once by holding down Ctrl or Shift as you click. If multiple tracks are selected, all selected tracks will be viewed simultaneously in the plot window.

As you select tracks, any races that match these tracks (by start time) are shown in the Matching Races box:

Click "Save to Races" to save selected loaded tracks into selected matching races.

Check "Auto Save on Load" to automatically save new loaded tracks into any matching races.

If you expect a matching race to appear, but it doesn't, there are two likely explanations:

· The selected track does not overlap the race's start time.

Normally a locked race is not considered when matching races to loaded tracks. But you may check "Show locked races" to also show locked races if desired.

Races are locked and unlocked using the right-click menu in the Library tab:

If your track begins shortly after the start time, you can back-date it using the technique documented here.

To create new races for your selected tracks, click the Add Races button.