BridgeTab

WARNING

Windows 10 Features update has been released

When this update is installed on your computer it will take several hours.

DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE IF YOU HAVE A SESSION TO RUN IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

After installing the update, the firewall will block BridgeTab and ftp clients. This means that when the BRidgeTabs are first started, you will get a message to allow the app through the firewall. YOU MUST TICK YES TO ALLOW BRIDGETAB THROUGH THE FIREWALL

You may also need to allow FTP through the firewall again for C-points. If you have trouble with C-points being sent then please allow FTP through the firewall. If you don't understand this then call BridgeNZ to assist.

IF USING MULTIPLE COMPUTERS Windows will require password protection to map drives. This means if you map a drive from another computer it will require a username and password. Many systems are set up to not require this and the network settings need to be changed to TURN OFF PASSWROD PROTECTED SHARING in teh Advanced settings of the Network and sharing centre.

Martin Oyston

8/7/2019

Dealing using BOS and Dealer4

Preamble

With the update to BOS-X  [BOS package 10.13 and later] the DupSoft hand records display slightly differently.

It is important to note that users who have not yet updated to the latest version of BOS should be doing so as soon as practical. If you need help please contact BridgeNZ.

The purpose of this document is to allow the user to configure their system to be able to see all the information previously available without compromising the security of the deals.

The “Normal” process

1. Start BOS
2. Create New
3. Enter the session name [e.g. 19-02-14-Feb Pairs]
4. Create
5. Randomise
   The screen which “usually” appears is like this:
   
   It needs to be changed to look like this:
   
6. This will now show the deals on screen, but by choosing “Reverse Order” only the last deal in the set will show on screen, and if an extra board or two are generated (not necessarily dealt) then this will never be an issue.
7. When “Save is pressed the screen appears like this
   
   Note that only the last board shows on screen and the makeable status is there for you to see when it finishes.
8. To save these settings permanently, choose System -> Default Document Settings
   
9. Change the settings to the defaults you want, and Save
   
10. Next time you generate a set of deals, the last deal will show on screen but you will see the increase in the makeable contracts.

This is a one-off change and you won’t need to do these changes every time you deal – just back to “Normal” but a new normal.

1. Set up a google account for the club, say android.myclub@gmail.com
   This should be separate from the standard gamil for club as all tablets will have access to it.
2. Use a simple password like MyPass999
3. Start the tablet
4. Press on SETTINGS
5. stroke down from above top of screen to centre twice
6. Press Shortcuts
7. Presssettings
8. Yes
9. Press Manage Apps (need to move screen up to see)
10. Press Default App settings (bottom of screen)
11. Press Launcher
12. Press Huawei Home
13. Press Home  "O" at centre bottom of scren
14. Find Google Play Store
    It should be in the icons on the front page
15. It may be necessary to log in to google at this point
16. In Google play store press in the top search bar, and start typing bridgetab
17. Select the BridgeTab app logo on screen
18. Press Update
19. After the install, press Open
20. Press the square icon to the right of the home "O" to show recent apps
21. Press the Settings option which shows
22. Press BridgeTab
23. Press Change
24. Press Home "O"

1. Set up a google account for the club, say android.myclub@gmail.com
   This should be separate from the standard gamil for club as all tablets will have access to it.
2. Use a simple password like MyPass999
3. Start the tablet
4. Press on SETTINGS
5. TD Menu
6. Press OK
7. Press BT as Home
8. Yes
9. Press Launcher3
10. Find Google Play Store
    It should be in the icons at bottom right
    Otherwise look at apps and find Play Store *
11. It may be necessary to log in to google at this point
12. In Google play store press in the top search bar, and start typing bridgetab
13. Select the BridgeTab app logo on screen
14. Press Update
15. After the install, press Open
16. Press the home button (bottom centre)
17. Press BridgeTab
18. Press the Home button again – BridgeTab will be the default
19. Press Always

If Play Store says it is not installed

• Go to the tablet settings icon on the front screen
• Press Apps
• Press manage Apps
• Press Google Play Store
• Press Clear Cache
• Press Launch

Preamble

Different clubs and even different Directors may use the BridgeTabs set up in different ways.
Please bear this in mind, as you may find that some of the processes described here are not used in your club, or at particular tournaments.

The following information assumes that the latest version of BOS and Scorer are installed on the club computer; that there is a wireless network that allows BridgeTabs to communicate with the scoring computer and that a the table units have been set up with the latest version of the BridgeTab app.

BridgeNZ offer support services at very reasonable rates. If you require support then please contact Pat on 027 404 4648 to book some support time.

BridgeTab Table Units

 BridgeNZ offer assistance with setup and updates at very reasonable rates. Call Pat on 027 404 4648 to reserve time for assistance.

Click here for the article which takes you through the demo with pictures.