(*) First archer in list of archers is automatically added to new event. Ensure you are at the top of the list to get you added to every new event by default. Please see section Can I change the default archer for new event? for details.

(**) The default scoring system is the first entry in the list of scoring systems. Move your preferred scoring system to the top of the list to make it the new default. Please see section Can I change scoring system pre-selected for new event? for details.

Extended Settings

Extended settings allow to configure certain aspects of app behavior. Change extended settings on the 'New Event' screen. Tap on the pencil icon to open the Extended Settings configuration screen. Make you changes, then tap 'Save'. Settings are persistent, i.e. the app will remember your settings.

The following extended settings are available

Accelerated Scoring
Automatic target switch
Voice announcements
Show total score
Show target distance
Special scoring

You can change most settings during an event, except for Voice announcements, which must be activated before event begins. Special scoring is available while event is in progress only.

Tap on the gearwheel icon shown at bottom center of target scoring screen to change settings while event is in progress.

Accelerated Scoring

Option affects scoring systems w/ multiple arrows per target/end only.
If enabled, open scores are automatically scored as 'miss'. Option can help minimize no. of taps required to complete scoring, but also disables score completeness checks. Warnings for missing scores are disabled (because these are considered 'miss').
Please note that you still need to score at least one arrow per target/end. Default for this setting is 'off'.

Automatic target switch

Setting changes app behaviour when scoring of current target is completed, i.e. scores for all archers have been set. If enabled, the app will automatically switch to next target when scoring is completed. You save one tap. The disadvantage is you cannot review scores before moving on. Default for this setting is 'off'.

Voice announcement

Setting enables voice announcement of scores.

Voice announcements must be activated before you start the event, but you can mute/unmute voice announcements at any time during the event. Tap on the gearwheel icon shown at bottom center of target scoring screen. Tap 'Mute voice announcements' to mute, tap again to unmute. Default for this setting is 'off'.

Important: Voice announcement requires 'Ring'/'Silent' switch on the iPhone set to 'Ring', i.e. read marker on the switch not visible. Check position of the switch and adjust audio volume settings. If switch position is 'Silent' and/or volume is too low you cannot hear voice announcements.

Show total score

Setting controls visibility of archer total scores on target scoring screen. Switch 'on' to display total scores in addition to target scores. Default for this setting is 'off'.

Show target distance

Setting controls visibility of target distance on target scoring screen. Switch 'on' to display target distance in addition to target description. In order to display target description and target distance, you must use a course which has both, target descriptions and target distances included. Target description, if available, is displayed automatically. Default for this setting is 'off'. Setting applies to 3D archery only.

Special scoring

Special scoring supports entering arbitrary scores for up to 3 arrows. l This allows scoring of targets that do not fit into the normal scoring scheme. The option is only available during a round and applies to the current target only. You can use special scoring for multiple targets but need to explicitly switch it on by target. Default for this setting is 'off'. Setting applies to 3D archery only.

Note: Special scoring does allow arbitrary scores, scores are not assigned to scoring zones, and the number of arrows per target can be different from normal scoring. While this approach provides a lot of flexibility, i.e. does cover a variety of special scoring scenarios, it also has some drawbacks. Some event statistics have to be omitted or are incomplete if special scoring is used for some targets in a round.

Special scoring is not available if the selected 3D scoring system for the round allows more than 3 arrows per target/end. Special scoring is not supported for target archery.

How do I track scores for a target?

When starting a new event, the scoring screen for the first target is shown. Screen shows the number of the current target, navigation buttons to move to next/previous target, and the list of archers set for the event. Every row does show archer's name and score for the target. Archer's total score is shown if setting Show total score has been switched on.

tap on a row to enter archer's score, the scoring screen is shown
select scores
tap 'Done' to save scores, tap 'Cancel' to cancel changes

The icon in front of archer's name does change to green and has a checkmark next to it if scoring for the archer is completed.

Use Extended Setting Automatic target switch if you want the app to automatically switch to next target when scoring is completed, i.e. scores for all archers have been set.

How do I move to next/previous target?

You can move between targets at any time. This is useful to review/update scores of previous targets, to skip targets, or to start event at target other than target 1.

Hint: In a 3D archery tournament, you usually do not start at target 1. Tap on the 'forward arrow' until the target number of your first target in the tournament round appears. Now, start entering scores as usual. When last target in the course has been scored, tap on the 'backward arrow' until your are at target 1. Continue scoring until done.

Moving forward to next target

tap on the blue arrow showing the number of next target

Moving backward to previous target

tap on the blue arrow showing the number of previous target

Can I look at intermediate results during the event?

You can review intermediate results at any time.

tap on 'Statistics' to show intermediate results

General event information and archers sorted by total score will show. Tap on a row for archer result details.

How to exit an event?

You can exit an event at any time. Events are saved to event history on exit.

Tap on 'Exit' to leave the event, a screen w/ an event summary and archer results is shown.

On this screen you can

change event name before exit (optional)
review archer result details (optional)

To continue event tap on '<' in top left corner. Tap 'Save & Exit' to save and exit event.

Event history is saved locally on your device and can be displayed from the start screen via 'Event History'. You can also delete events you do not need there.

Warning: event history is deleted when removing the app from your device. See section How to backup event history? for backup instructions.

Can I update records in event history?

You can update some event properties in event history. Editable properties include name of the event, name of archers in the event, and archer's bow information.

go to the start screen, tap on Event History, a list of saved events is show
tap on the event you want to update, event details are shown
tap on Edit
to change event name enter a new event name
to update archer information tap on archer's row

enter new name and/or bow information
tap Save to save changes, Cancel to discard changes.

tap Save again to save all changes (incl. updates to archers), Cancel to discard all changes.

Can I search event history?

You can search event history.

Open the event history, tug the event list downwards to reveal a search bar. Enter your search text, event records matching search text are shown. Tap Cancel to end search mode. Search also works for deleting records from event history. Tap Edit and enter a search text to find specific records to be deleted from event history.

How to share/import event results?

You can share event results from event history, or import event results into event history.

Sharing events

Sharing event results means you share a file with event data. This can be done via messenger app, email or by any other means available for sharing information on your iPhone.

You have three options to share event results. The options differ in terms of the data format used, and the number of items you can share at a time.

Share event summary in PDF format

PDF format is widely supported, and can be viewed on most devices. Use this option to share a summary with people who do not use Easy3DScore. PDF format is also useful to save a summary in a printable format. Please note, you cannot import PDF summary into the app, and you can share only one event summary at a time.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Event History', a list of event records is show.
tap on a row, event details are shown
tap 'Share', the standard iOS share dialog opens
choose how you want to share the file
iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_event_date.pdf, where date is the event date.

Share full event information

Use this option to share full event data with people using Easy3DScore app. The shared file can be imported into the app, or serve as backup of your events. You can share one or multiple events at a time.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Event History', a list of event records is show. List is sorted by date, newest event is at the top of the list.
tap on 'Share', a selection list is shown
select item(s) by tapping on a row
choose sharing option 'Event dataset' by tapping on it
tap 'Share', the standard iOS share dialog opens
choose how you want to share the file
iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_events.json.

Share archer scores as CSV File

Note: Function is available in Easy3DScore Pro only.

Use this option to export archer scores as comma-separated values (CSV). The exported file can be imported into a spreadsheet app for further processing. You can share scores for one or multiple events at a time.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Event History', a list of event records is show. List is sorted by date, newest event is at the top of the list.
tap on 'Share', a selection list is shown
select item(s) by tapping on a row
choose sharing option 'Archer scores' by tapping on it
tap 'Share', the standard iOS share dialog opens
choose how you want to share the file
iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_scores.csv.

Importing events

Importing events means you import a file containing event data in an app-specific format. The file needs to be on your iPhone or on your iCloud drive. You may receive the file via messenger, email or other means. Ensure to save the file on your iPhone or on your iCloud Drive. Do not change '.json' file extension when saving. Remember location and name of saved file.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Event history', the list of event records is shown
tap on 'Import', the import screen is shown
tap on the Folder icon to select a file, the iOS Files app opens
navigate to the file holding course data and tap on the file
data read from the file is shown for review
tap 'Import' to load data into the app

Import does never replace existing event records. A new event record is created for every import. Imported records are marked with (*) at the end of the name. You can edit event record names after import.

How to backup event history?

Use functionality Share full event result information to backup all or parts of your event history. Follow sharing instructions, select 'Save to Files' in sharing dialog, and choose a folder on iCloud Drive. You can optionally change the default filename before saving. Do not change '.json' file extension. Use the Import function to restore event history on current or on a new device.

Please see How do I create a backup of my app data and settings? for instructions how to backup all app data and settings. This backup does include event history.

How to add an archer?

You can add new archer either from the start screen or from the archer selection list when starting a new event.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Archers', the list of archers is shown, the list is empty when using the app for the first time
tap on 'New' to add an archer, enter archer information
tap 'Save' to save your input, 'Cancel' to discard changes.

You must enter archer's name, other fields are optional. You must add at least one archer before you can start an event.

Tap 'Edit' to delete archers or to rearrange archers in the list. Please note that first archer in the list is automatically pre-selected for new event.

How to specify Bow Information?

You can add information about one or multiple bows to an archer. Bow information includes a bow name/description, bow draw weight, bow style and bow notes. The App supports IFAA bow styles.

To edit bow information

go to the start screen
tap on 'Archers', the list of archers is shown
tap on an archer to edit
tap 'Add bow' to add new bow w/o information
tap on a bow to edit bow information
enter bow information, then tap 'Done'
tap 'Save' to save your input, 'Cancel' to discard changes.

You must enter bow name, other data is optional.

The first bow in the list is the default bow when starting a new event. Move your favorite bow to the top of the list. In case an archer has multiple bows, you can select a bow when adding the archer to a new event.

Can I change the default archer for new event?

The first archer in the list of archers is automatically pre-selected for new event. You can change the order.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Archers', the list of archers is shown
tap on 'Edit' to rearrange or delete archers
put your finger on the three horizontal lines right to archer's name then shift entry up or down
tap 'Done' to save your updates

You can also swipe left to delete an item from the list, or tap and hold on to an item and drag up/down to rearrange.

The default scoring system for new event can be changed in a similar manner.

Why using a course?

You do not need a course for a 3D event. You can start a 3D event w/o a course. Target archery does not support courses.

A course contains additional useful information which is associated with a 3D archery event if you select the course for the event. Some information is shown during the round, other information is used to create/improve statistics and is stored as part of round results in event history.

A course can include target information. Target information consists of a description (e.g. Grizzly), a distance and notes for every target. Target description is shown on the target scoring screen, distance and notes are only a tap away. Tap on 'Target #' to view/edit target information from the scoring screen. This allows to edit target information during an event (if a course was selected for the event). Target distance, if provided, is included in event statistics and used to create distance-based statistics.

See below for instructions how to capture target information.

You can share a course with others, or import courses shared by others. Capture course data and target information, then share the course with friends. They can import the course and use it for their events.

How do I create/edit a course?

You can create a new course from the start screen, or from the course selection list when starting a new event. Courses are used for 3D archery only.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Courses', a list of available courses is shown
the list is empty when using the app for the first time
tap 'New' to create a new course, or tap on a row to edit existing course. Enter data.
tap 'Save' to save your input, 'Cancel' to discard changes

You must enter course name, other fields are optional. See section below for adding target information. Adding course is optional. No course is need to start an event.

How to add target information to a course?

Target information consists of target description and target distance. Description (e.g. Buffalo) is shown below 'Target #' on the target scoring screen. Distance is shown when tapping on 'Target #'.

There are multiple ways to add/edit target information.

First option is to add/edit target information during an event. Select an existing course for the event and start the event. The scoring screen for the first target is shown. Tap on 'Target 1', this will open a screen to view/edit target information. Tap 'Save' to save changes, 'Cancel' to discard changes. Target description is now show below 'Target 1'. Repeat above steps for other targets.

Note: You must select a course for an event to allow adding/editing of target information during the event. Tap on 'Target #' has no effect if no course was selected. Text 'Target #' is blue if edit is possible.

Second option is to add/edit target information when creating a new course, or to edit previously created course with or w/o target information.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Courses', the list of courses is shown. List is empty when using the app for the first time
tap on 'New' to add a new course, or tap on a row to edit existing course
enter course data in upper part of screen
tap on 'Edit targets', target editing screen is shown, on this screen you can

append new targets to the end of the list (tap on + icon)
delete targets from the list (tap on - icon)
rearrange targets in the list (tap on arrow up/down icon)
edit targets in the list (tap on target row)

tap 'Save' to save target changes, 'Cancel' to discard target updates. Target editing screen closes.
tap 'Save' again to save course updates (incl. target updates), 'Cancel' to discard all changes

You must enter course name, other fields are optional. Adding course is optional. No course is need to start an event.

How to share/import courses?

You can share courses with others, or import courses shared by others.

Capture course data and share it with others. They can import it into the app and use it immediately. Ask others to share their courses, import them, and start using them for your event.

Sharing courses

Sharing courses means you send a file with course data. This can be done via messenger app, email or by any other means available for sharing information on your iPhone.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Courses', the list of courses is shown
tap on 'Share', a selection list is shown
select item(s) by tapping on a row
tap 'Share', the standard iOS share dialog opens
choose how you want to share the file
iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_courses.json.

Importing courses

Importing courses means you import a file containing course data. The file needs to be on your iPhone or on your iCloud drive. You may receive the file via messenger app, email or other means. Ensure to save the file on your iPhone or on your iCloud Drive. Do not change '.json' file extension when saving. Remember location and name of saved file.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Courses', the list of courses is shown
tap on 'Import', the import screen is shown
tap on the Folder icon to select a file, the iOS Files app opens
navigate to the file holding course data and tap on the file
data read from the file is shown for review
tap 'Import' to load data into the app

Import does never replace existing courses. A new course is created for every import. Imported courses are marked with (*) at the end of the course name. You can edit course names after import.

How to backup courses?

Use the share functionality to backup your courses. Follow instructions in section Sharing courses. Ensure to select 'Save to Files' in sharing dialog, and choose a folder on iCloud Drive. You can optionally change the default filename before saving. Use the Import function to restore courses from iCloud Drive on current or on a new device.

Which scorings systems are available?

The app comes with a set of built-in scoring systems. This includes scoring systems for 3D archery, field archery and target archery. You can modify built-in scorings system, or create your own, new scoring systems.

You select a scoring system from the selection screen when starting a new event. The selection screen does show scoring system name and a short description, but this is only a subset of the actual scoring system information. To review full details:

go to the start screen
tap on 'Scoring', the list of scoring systems is shown
tap on a row for full details

How do I modify a scoring system?

The app supports modifying all built-in scorings systems. Depending on the type of scoring system (3D archery or target archery) you can change different information. You can always modify scoring system name and description.

For 3D archery scoring systems you can also change

scoring area names
arrow scores by scoring area

For target archery you can also change

target distance, tap on Enable to enter a value and distance unit. Tap on Disable if you don't need distance info
scoring ring names
scoring ring colors

go to the start screen, and tap on 'Scoring', scoring systems are shown
tap on a row to open the details/edit view, then tap 'Edit'
make your updates
tap 'Save' to save your updates, Cancel to discard changes.

How do I create a new scoring system?

App supports adding new scoring systems. These can be configured to your needs. There are two types of scoring systems. Scoring systems for 3D archery and scoring systems for target archery.

go to the start screen, tap on 'Scoring', existing scoring systems are shown

tap on 'New', the screen to configure a new scoring system is shown

fill-in the following fields in the upper part of the screen

Name: name of the scoring system, name is required
Description: short description of scoring system, description is optional
Select archery type. Depending on your choice you need to enter different data.

For 3D archery enter

No. scoring areas: sets the no. of scoring areas on targets, default is 2
No. arrows per end: sets the no. of arrows consecutively shot on a target, default is 1
Stop on first hit: stop shooting after first hit, or shoot full no. of arrows set above. Default is 'shoot all arrows'
Allow negative score: enables use of negative arrow scores. Default is off
ensure to check above settings before moving on to next step (no. of arrows/scoring areas cannot be changed later on)
tap on 'Add scores', the screen to set scores for arrows by scoring areas is shown
enter names of the scoring areas and respective scores

For target archery enter

Number of scoring rings on the target face
Number of arrows per end
Number of ends. Tap Enable to enter a value, tap Disable to leave unset (which means you can shoot as many ends as you want).
Distance, tap on Enable to enter a value and distance unit. Tap on Disable if you don't need distance info
When done tap on Set target face
Enter names for scoring rings, the score and select a color.
Note: the number of ends, number of arrows per end and distance are used as defaults. You can change them when starting a new round.

tap 'Save' to save new scoring system, tap Discard to discard changes

Can I delete unused scoring systems?

You can delete scoring systems.

go to the start screen, tap on 'Scoring', the list of scoring systems is shown
tap on 'Edit'
tap on - to delete a scoring system
tap 'Save' to save changes, 'Discard' to discard changes

Note: built-in scoring systems will be automatically restored when deleting all entries from the list.

How to share/import scoring systems?

You can share scoring systems with others, or import scoring systems shared by others.

Create a new scoring system and share it with friends. They can import it into the app and use it immediately. Ask your friends to share their scoring systems, import them, and start using them for your event.

Sharing scoring systems

Sharing scoring systems means you send a file with scoring system data. This can be done via messenger apps, email or by any other means available for sharing information on your iPhone. Don't worry, its easy.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Scoring', the list of scoring systems is shown
tap on 'Share', a selection list is shown
select item(s) by tapping on a row
tap 'Share', the standard iOS share dialog opens
choose how you want to send the file
iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_scorings.json.

Importing scoring systems

Importing scoring systems means you import a file containing scoring system data. The file needs to be on your iPhone or on your iCloud drive. You may receive the file via messenger app, email or other means. Ensure to save the file on your iPhone or on your iCloud Drive. Do not change '.json' file extension when saving. Remember location and name of saved file.

go to the start screen
tap on 'Scoring', the list of courses is shown
tap on 'Import', the import screen is shown
tap on the Folder icon to select a file, the iOS Files app opens
navigate to the file holding scoring system data and tap on the file
data read from the file is shown for review
tap 'Import' to load data into the app

Import does never replace existing scoring systems. A new one is created for every import. Imported scoring systems are marked with (*) at the end of the name. You can edit names after import.

How to backup scoring systems?

Use the sharing feature to create a backup of your scoring systems. Follow instructions in section Sharing scoring systems, select 'Save to Files' in sharing dialog, and choose a folder on iCloud Drive. You can optionally change the default filename before saving. Use the Import function to restore scoring systems from iCloud Drive on current or on a new device.

Can I change scoring system pre-selected for new event?

The first entry in the list of scorings systems is pre-selected for a new event. Move your favorite scoring system to the top of the list.

go to the start screen, tap on 'Scoring', the list of scoring systems is shown
tap on 'Edit'
move entries as needed (put your finger 3-lines icon on the right and move it up/down)
tap 'Save' to save changes, 'Discard' to discard changes

You can also swipe left to delete an item from the list, or tap and hold on to an item and drag up/down to rearrange.

How do I restore missing built-in scoring systems?

You can restore built-in scoring systems that are missing in the list of scoring systems at any time. Integrated scoring systems may be missing because you deleted them or because you restored an app backup which does not include them. Other scoring systems contained in the list will be retained.

go to the start screen
tap on the gear wheel, the App Management screen is shown
tap on 'Built-in scoring systems'
confirm restoring built-in scoring systems

Restored built-in scoring systems are appended to the end of the list.

How do I create a backup of my app data and settings?

You can create a backup of all app data and settings in a file. The backup file can be restored on current or another device. This allows to copy your data and settings to a new device, or restore it on current device if it was deleted by mistake.

It is strongly recommended you do not keep the backup file on your device. Save it on iCloud Drive, or any other place accessible from your device for restore. If you are using e-mail on your device, you can e.g. share the file via e-mail to yourself, keep it in your e-mail account, and save it to your device for restore when needed.

go to the start screen
tap on the gear wheel, the App Management screen is shown
tap on 'Backup'
standard iOS sharing dialog opens
choose 'Save to Files' and select a folder on your iCloud Drive
tap Save, the sharing dialog closes

The backup file is named e3ds_backup_yyyy-mm-dd, where 'yyyy-mm-dd' ist the date when the backup was made. You can change the file name. Do not change '.json' file extension.

How do I restore a backup of my app data and settings?

You can restore previously saved app data and settings from a file. The backup file needs to be on your iPhone or on your iCloud drive. Ensure file has '.json' file extension.

go to the start screen
tap on the gear wheel, the App Management screen is shown
tap on Restore and confirm restore operation
tap on the Folder icon to select a file, the standard iOS Files app opens
navigate to the backup file and tap on the file
backup info in file is shown for review
tap Restore' to restore backup

Warning: restoring a backup will replace current app data and settings!

What about privacy?

All data is stored locally on the device. User can delete data at any time. Removing the app does erase all user data. There is no automated transfer of data to other devices, but user can manually transfer selected data to other devices. App does not require internet access.

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