All Rounds Results Entry
The All Rounds Results Entry form provides a streamlined interface for entering tournament results for any tournament with multiple paired rounds. You can view and edit the pairings from all rounds in a single window, rather than navigating through multiple rounds in the standard pairing interface.
New in v11.76: This feature is available for any tournament format (Swiss, Round-Robin, Team Match, etc.) once at least two rounds have been paired.
Accessing the Feature
Menu Path: Pairings → All rounds results entry…
Note: This menu option becomes enabled once at least two rounds have been paired.
If this menu option is disabled, verify that your tournament has at least two paired rounds. Use Pairings → Pair Next Round to generate pairings for additional rounds.
Interface Layout
The form displays a comprehensive grid with the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Bd | Board number |
| # | Player number |
| White | White player name |
| Black | Black player name |
| Res | Player’s match result |
Entering Results
Toolbar Buttons
Click the appropriate toolbar button to select the result type, then click on a player in the grid:
⚪ Standard Results
- Win - White player wins (Black loses)
- Draw - Draw result
- Loss - White player loses (Black wins)
- Clear - Remove result
❌ Forfeit Results
- Forfeit Win - Forfeit win
- Forfeit Loss - Forfeit loss
- Forfeit Draw - Forfeit draw
- Forfeit Both - Both players forfeit
If you want to simply select a player without assigning any result, first click on the left most button labeled Player Selection Tool before clicking on them.
If you need to change a result, you can use Clear (the C key or the toolbar button with the eraser end of a pencil) to remove an incorrect result, allowing you to easily re-enter the correct one.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use arrow keys to navigate to a player, then press the corresponding key:
| Key | Result |
|---|---|
| W | White wins (Black loses) |
| D | Draw |
| L | White loses (Black wins) |
| C | Clear result |
| X | Forfeit loss |
| Z | Forfeit win |
| F | Forfeit draw |
| B | Forfeit both |
| S | Switch colors |
| Enter | Apply currently selected toolbar result |
Pro Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts for fastest result entry. The shortcuts are the same as the main pairing form for consistency.
Key Features
Single View Interface
- Comprehensive View: See all rounds and pairings at once
- Efficient Navigation: Arrow keys for quick movement between games
- Consistent Interface: Same keyboard shortcuts as main pairing form
Data Management
- Error Prevention: Built-in validation and proper data handling
- Real-time Updates: Results immediately update player statistics
- Automatic Handling: Form automatically handles bye results and forfeit markers
Usage Tips
Bulk Entry Workflow
You can use keyboard shortcuts for fastest result entry across all rounds.
Round Navigation
Easily scroll through the grid to see different rounds and locate specific pairings.
Correcting Results
Use Clear (the C key or the toolbar button with the eraser end of a pencil) to remove an incorrect result, allowing you to easily re-enter the correct one.
Verification
Review all results before closing the form to ensure accuracy.
Technical Notes
- Immediate Storage: Results are stored immediately when entered
- Statistics Update: Player statistics update in real-time
- Data Consistency: Grid displays player IDs internally for data consistency
- Automatic Processing: Form automatically handles bye results and forfeit markers
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Form Not Available
- Ensure at least two rounds have been paired (the menu is disabled until then)
- Verify pairings have been generated for the tournament
- Check that you have proper permissions to edit results
Results Not Saving
- Check that players are properly registered and pairings have been generated
- Verify no other dialogs or processes are interfering with data entry
- Ensure tournament file is not read-only or corrupted
Grid Display Issues
- Try resizing the form or scrolling to see all columns
- Check screen resolution and display settings
- Verify form is not minimized or hidden behind other windows
Related Topics
- Entering Results - Standard result entry methods
- View Pairings/Enter Results - Main pairing interface
- Team Match Tournaments - Team Match tournament format
All Rounds Results Entry was introduced in SwissSys v11.76