Database Menu

Database Overview

This menu controls all the aspects of using a player database with SwissSys.

SwissSys supports four popular database formats:

• dBase (as used by the USCF)
• Access (as used by Canada’s CFC)
• Text file format (as used by FIDE)
• Excel (as used by some other groups)

You can download a current database from these organizations or create your own in any of these formats.

Setup Benefits

Once you have your database on your system it only takes a few clicks with the Database wizard to set it up for use with SwissSys, and that can save a lot of hassle at the tournament site.

You won’t have to look up I.D. numbers, expiration dates, or current ratings.

Database Menu Options

Setup and Configuration

• Database wizard - Quick setup for new databases
• Database setup - Advanced configuration options
• Index database - Create search indexes for faster lookups

Database Creation and Updates

• Make joint USCF database - Combine multiple USCF databases
• Create/Update database - Custom database management
• Update club from USCF database - Refresh club information

Player Management

• Load players from database - Import players into tournament sections
• Confirm ratings from database - Verify current ratings and membership

Maintenance

• Swap primary and secondary databases - Switch active databases
• Database cleanup - Remove unwanted records