Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get info about the app?

Information about the app and the most current FAQs are available in the Easy3DScore Wiki.

How to start a 3D event?

• go to the start screen
• tap on 'New Event', the screen for event configuration is shown

Tap on a row to change an event configuration item.

• change event name or accept the default
• add archer(s) to the event (*)
• select a scoring system or use the default (**)
• select a course or continue w/o course
• adjust Extended Settings or use the default settings
• tap on 'Start event'

(*) First archer in list of archers is automatically added to new event. You can change order. Tip: Ensure you are top of the list to get you added to every new event by default (see instructions below).

(**) The default scoring system is the first entry in the list of scoring systems. You can change order of scoring systems in the list. Move you preferred scoring system to the top of the list to make it the new default (see instructions below).

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 data
• tap 'Done' to save your input

You must enter archer's name, other fields are optional. You must add at least one archer prior to starting an event.

Use 'Edit' to delete archers or change order of archers in the list. Please note that first archer in the list is automatically pre-selected for 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 change order or delete archer
• put your finger on the three horizontal lines right to archer's name then shift entry
• tap 'Done' to save your updates

Hint: The default scoring system for new event can be changed as well (see below).

Why using a 3D course?

You do not need a 3D course. You can start an event w/o a course.

A course contains additional useful information which is included in your event if you select the course for the event. Some information is shown during the event, other - like course name and target distance - is also stored as part of event result in event history.
A course can include target information. You can capture description and distance for every target. If provided, target description is shown on the target scoring screen, distance is only a tap away. Target distance is also included in event 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 3D course?

You can create a new course either from the start screen or from the course selection list when starting a new event. Edit is possible from start screen only.

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

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

How to share/import a 3D course?

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

Capture course data and share it with friends. Your friends can import the course thereby saving the time to capture course data. Ask your friends to share their courses, import them and start using the course for your event.

Sharing a course

Sharing a course means you share a file with course data in a machine readable format. This can be done via messengers, 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 'Courses', the list of courses is shown
• tap on 'Share', a course selection list is shown
• select a course by tapping on a row
• tap 'Share', the standard iOS sharing dialog is shown
• select a sharing option, iOS sharing dialog closes when done

The file being shared is named e3ds_coursename.json, 'coursename' is close, but likely not identical, to name of the course.

Importing a course

Importing a course 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, 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 - you'll need it later on.

• go to the start screen
• tap on 'Courses', the list of courses is shown
• tap on 'Import', the course import screen is shown
• tap on the Folder icon to select a file, the standard iOS files dialog is shown
• navigate to the file holding course data and tap on the file
• course data read from the file is shown for review
• tap 'Import' to import course data

Course import does never replace an 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 the name after import.

How to add target information to a 3D 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.

One option is to add/edit target information during an event. Ensure to select the 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. Press 'Done' to save, '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. Tap on 'Target #' has no effect if no course was selected. 'Target #' is blue if edit is possible.

You can also add/edit target information when creating a new course or when editing a previously created course with or w/o target information.

• go to the start screen
• tap on 'Course', the list of courses is shown
• the 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 data.
• tap 'Done' to save your input, 'Cancel' to discard changes

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

Which scorings systems are available?

You can checkout scoring systems from the selection screen when starting a new event. The selection screen does show scoring system name and a short description.

To review full details of the scoring systems

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

The list includes some famous 3D scoring systems.

You can modify existing scorings systems or add new scoring systems.

Tap on 'New' to

• add a new scoring system

Tap on 'Edit' to

• delete scoring systems
• change order of scoring systems,first scoring system in list is the default setting for new event
• restore built-in scoring systems

see FAQs below for details on 'New' / 'Edit'.

How do I track scores for a target?

Once you started a new event the scoring screen for the first target is shown. Screen shows the number of the current target and the list of archers set for the event. Every row has archer's name and archer's score for the target.

• tap on a row to enter archer's score
• select scores, when ready tap 'Done'

You cannot move on to next target unless scores for all archers have been entered. In case an archers wants to skip a target, you need to score the target as 'miss'.

How do I move to next/previous target?

You can move between targets at any time. Useful to review/update scores of previous target, or to skip targets.

Moving forward to next target

• tap on text 'Target # >' in top right corner, or
• tap on the blue arrow showing the number of next target

Moving backward to previous target

• tap on text '< Target #' in top left corner, or
• 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 full archer details.

How to exit an event?

You can exit an event at any time. Tap on 'Exit' to leave the event. General event information and archer results are shown.

• tap on a row for archer details
• tap 'Exit' again and confirm leaving the event
• to continue event, tap on '< Back' in top left corner

Leaving the event will delete all event data. Use 'Save' button to store event in event history for later review.

Can I save an event?

You can save an event to the event history. Event history is a persistent store for your event data which is kept on your device. Saving an event is done on the 'Event Exit' screen. Tap on 'Save' button to add current event to event history.
Note: event history is deleted when removing the app from your device.

How do I share an event with friends?

You can share a summary report of an event from the event history. Only events stored in event history can be shared. Sharing means you send an PDF file with a summary of the event to friends. The content of the PDF file is identical to what you get when exporting an event (see below).

• go to the start screen
• tap on 'Event History', a list of saved events is show. List is sorted by date, newest event is at the top of the list.
• tap on a row to show event details
• tap on 'Share' to share the event summary report

What are Extended Settings?

Extended settings allow to configure certain aspects of app behavior. You can change extended settings on the 'New Event' screen. Tap on the pencil icon to open the Extended Settings screen. Make you changes, then tap 'Done'. Settings are persistent.

The following extended settings are available

• Accelerated Scoring
• Automatic target switch
• Voice announcement

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.

You can switch off voice announcements at any time during an event. Tap on the button with the speaker icon (bottom center of screen) while on the screen showing current target and archers with scores. Tap again to switch it on. The button does only show if voice announcement has been enabled in Extended Settings.
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.

How do I modify a scoring system?

The app supports modifying all built-in scorings systems. You can modify scoring system name and description, arrow scores by scoring area, and adapt scoring area names.

• 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 'Done' to save your updates

Hint: In case a new version of the app includes new/updated scoring systems (see version info in App Store), you will not be able to use them if you updated/delete existing or created new scoring systems. The app maintains your changes and you can continue to use them. However, if you want to use latest scoring systems shipped, you have to reset to built-in scoring systems (see below). Your changes will be lost.

How do I create a new scoring system?

App supports adding new scoring systems. These can be configured to your needs.

• 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
• No. scoring areas: sets the no. of scoring areas on a target, 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'
• 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
• tap on 'Done' in top right corner to save the new scoring system

Hint: In case a new version of the app includes new/updated scoring systems (see version info in App Store), you will not be able to use them if you updated/delete existing or created new scoring systems. The app maintains your changes and you can continue to use them. However, if you want to use latest scoring systems shipped, you have to reset to built-in scoring systems (see below). Your changes will be lost.

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', then 'Move/Delete'
• tap on - to delete a scoring system
• tap 'Done' when ready

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

How to change order of scoring systems?

You can change order of scoring systems. This allows to implicitly set the default scoring system for new event. The first entry in the list of scorings systems is preset for new event.

• go to the start screen, tap on 'Scoring', the list of scoring systems is shown
• tap on 'Edit', then 'Move/Delete'
• move entries as needed (3-lines icon on the right)
• tap 'Done'

Can I restores built-in scoring systems?

You can restore built-in scoring systems. This resets your changes and removes new scoring systems you might have added.

• go to the start screen, tap on 'Scoring'. Available scorings systems are shown.
• tap on the 'Reset' icon in top right corner and confirm reset

More questions?

Use the contact email in the app for app related questions or feedback. Go to the start screen and tap on the i-symbol (letter i in a circle), contact information is shown.

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 access the internet and stores all data on the device.