Upgrade Information
My thanks to all the SwissSys users who have helped me by making suggestions and tracking down bugs.
Version 11 improvements
If you are already familiar with a previous version of SwissSys, listed below are just some of the most noticeable improvements you will find in version 11.
New file structure
A new file structure using json format that lets you keep your tournament information for all sections in a single, compact file. This makes sharing and maintaining your tournaments much more natural. (The older, Excel-based format is still supported for backwards compatibility.)
Simplified backup system
A simplified backup system. Backup files are regularly created and saved in their own folder. If disaster strikes or you do something careless, SwissSys 11 will have your back.
Improvements to the hosted online site
Improvements to the free, hosted online site where you can upload a SwissSys report file that generates tables for you and all your players to view.
The uploading is easier now, with a single upload covering all your sections at once. New reports include team standings and a combined roster listing for all your sections in a single table.
You and your players can also search for events filtered by city, affiliate, TD, or state.
Support for all six online USCF ratings types
Support for all six online USCF ratings types. Once you tell SwissSys a few things about your tournament, it handles loading the proper rating for you automatically.
Wide view option for registration
A “wide view” option for the registration dialog. Unless you have a very small monitor, you will be able to view the registration window and the database or online window at the same time.
This eliminates the inconvenience of skipping back and forth from one window to the other.
Team registration utility
A utility to register all players on a team at the same time. This is by far the most efficient approach for most team tournaments.
Color coding of the wall chart
Color coding of the wall chart to make byes, forfeits, and unplayed games stand out.
Revised double-blitz events
A completely revised approach to double-blitz style events. Instead of entering one result for both rounds and having to keep track of which result went with which game, each match-up is displayed twice (with alternating color), allowing total control over the input.
This produces easier-to-read charts, besides obviating the need to convert the file later to double-Swiss format.
Improved pairing rules dialog
Improved pairing rules dialog. The tabs have been reorganized so you can find what you need in a flash.
Improved pairings
Improved pairings, especially in small, nightmare pairing scenarios.
Automatic settings saving
Three options for automatically saving settings with your sections: Basic, full, or none. This makes it unnecessary to adjust, for instance, your tie break settings every time you change sections.
Enhanced features
A smarter, less intrusive auto-save feature. Expanded Undo features for mistakes both large and small.
New toolbar shortcuts
Some helpful new speed button shortcuts on the toolbar, including start a new section, find a player, pair all sections at once, and view all pairings at once.
Font size adjustment
Adjust all font sizes at once. This is convenient for those whose eyes (like mine) are not what they once were.
Step-by-step tournament setup guide
A step-by-step tournament setup guide. This is mainly for newcomers to SwissSys, but even experienced users may find it to be helpful.
Bulk player registration
Register players all at once from a list of I.D. numbers. Compile a list and let SwissSys do the rest.
And dozens of other small touches, many suggested by tournament directors just like you.