RDSS Wish List

[partsnut]

I used RDSS last night at MNR and tested it on every race.

The winners came from my top 2 and the program was enjoyable to use.
To say the least, the program was a winner.

I would however like to see the program have BRIS capabilities.
I would like to see the powers numbers and speed points that BRIS has and Trackmaster doesn't.

Additionally I look forward to the conversion of files to the older Sartin Programs and or AOdds.

[mufasa]

Ted:

While we are on the subject of wish list, I would like to see the capability to delete all previously selected pace lines for one card with just one action. Sometimes I am tinkering with the selection of several pace lines per race X 9 races lets say and if I now want to either make changes or start over I have to go to each race and each entry to delete the previously chosen lines.

I to use Brisnet files and will continue so long as the DRF files remain reasonably priced ($1) while also downloading the necessary Trackmaster files. When it comes to printing the Brisnet DRF files through the free software they provide the options are remarkable as to my preferences.

All in all RDSS continues to be a great product and you should be very proud.

Robert

[Ted Craven]

Originally Posted by partsnut

I used RDSS last night at MNR and tested it on every race.

The winners came from my top 2 and the program was enjoyable to use.
To say the least, the program was a winner.

I would however like to see the program have BRIS capabilities.
I would like to see the powers numbers and speed points that BRIS has and Trackmaster doesn't.

Additionally I look forward to the conversion of files to the older Sartin Programs and or AOdds.

Parts,

Thanks for the report about MNR and RDSS! The tool makes a great partner to an astute handicapper.

Unfortunately, while I have an exclusive contract with TrackMaster/Equibase, I will not be able offer import of BRIS Past Performance or Results data, or any other data vendor for that matter. That was a business decision I made, for better or for worse, and I must say I can see TrackMaster's point of view on this given the upfront programming they are putting into the custom RDSS PP files, PP-linked historical Charts, Daily Result Chart integration and the intra-day real-time access to Equibase's Quick Result product. Should that change, I'll certainly publicize it!

Quirin Speed Points are a public domain calculation (with a few flavours) and I have plans to add that to RDSS.

I have added export to Energy II, and I have the file structures (which you provided to me) for Synergism IV and other older software. I will probably do Syn IV next, then others by popular demand.

Looking forward to hearing more commentary about your RDSS usage!

yours,

Ted

[Ted Craven]

Originally Posted by mufasa

Ted:

While we are on the subject of wish list, I would like to see the capability to delete all previously selected pace lines for one card with just one action. Sometimes I am tinkering with the selection of several pace lines per race X 9 races lets say and if I now want to either make changes or start over I have to go to each race and each entry to delete the previously chosen lines.
Robert

Robert,

An excellent request (and shooting up the charts on the request list). I think I'll implement it like this (below). Uncheck the header box in any Analysis screen to remove all selected lines everywhere. (Maybe there'll be a Button too, but I am cautious about excess buttons rolling around...)

When I get around to printouts, I think I can have some pretty creative formatting options. Inthe meantime, I agree the BRIS PP Generator offers some great options.

yours,

Ted

Ted

[JimG]

Ted,

A thought occurred to me after reading Partsnut's post. The power number I think he is referring to is the Bris Prime Power number. Trackmaster also makes a power number (I do not know how good it is) so maybe they would be willing to pass their power number along to you in the file for display in the program? I know their power number displays on the flashnet report.

Jim

[Ted Craven]

Jim,

Good idea!

I asked, and they expressed interest, but for a subsequent round of development and for a different fee. That is still on the table. I would want to do a fair bit of impact value validation of that Power Number before jumping through too many hoops to get it. Seems that with a collection of search criterea (i.e. automated line selection guidelines), I can create a variety of Power Numbers from existing readouts. Again, subsequent round(s).

Ted

[partsnut]

Originally Posted by Ted Craven

Parts,

Thanks for the report about MNR and RDSS! The tool makes a great partner to an astute handicapper.

Unfortunately, while I have an exclusive contract with TrackMaster/Equibase, I will not be able offer import of BRIS Past Performance or Results data, or any other data vendor for that matter. That was a business decision I made, for better or for worse, and I must say I can see TrackMaster's point of view on this given the upfront programming they are putting into the custom RDSS PP files, PP-linked historical Charts, Daily Result Chart integration and the intra-day real-time access to Equibase's Quick Result product. Should that change, I'll certainly publicize it!

Quirin Speed Points are a public domain calculation (with a few flavours) and I have plans to add that to RDSS.

I have added export to Energy II, and I have the file structures (which you provided to me) for Synergism IV and other older software. I will probably do Syn IV next, then others by popular demand.

Looking forward to hearing more commentary about your RDSS usage!

yours,

Ted

Ted, I can live without the speed points and power numbers.
I can get them with anoher program that uses trackmaster files for the time being.
As I said before, you are well on your way to developing " The State Of The Art Program". When you put in the files transposition features for Energy and Synergism 4,
there will nothing that will compare to it.


You did, and are doing some fine work.
Keep it up.

[Ted Craven]

Originally Posted by partsnut

Ted, I can live without the speed points and power numbers.
I can get them with anoher program that uses trackmaster files for the time being.
As I said before, you are well on your way to developing " The State Of The Art Program". When you put in the files transposition features for Energy and Synergism 4,
there will nothing that will compare to it.


You did, and are doing some fine work.
Keep it up.

Thanks Partnut, I greatly appreciate your words!

May I ask which other program, using TrackMaster files?

Ted

[partsnut]

Ted Craven:

Thanks Partnut, I greatly appreciate your words!

May I ask which other program, using TrackMaster files?

Ted

The name of the program is "Fast Fred".
I paid $ 99.00 for it.
I does exporting as well.
You also might want to look at his "Performance Class Rating".

[Ted Craven]

Thanks Parts!