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Sign Library

• Drag signs from library to canvas
• Search box to find signs quickly
• Filter by stationary/moving/cones
• Expand/collapse sign categories

Placing Signs

• Regular drag-and-drop places at end
• Dropping on existing sign replaces it
• Hold Shift (Windows) or Option (Mac) while dragging to insert into course order

Selection & Manipulation

• Click to select a sign
• Rotate: Toolbar buttons (-90°, Reset, +90°) or Shift+←/→
• Fine rotation: Use slider below rotation buttons
• Copy/Paste: Toolbar buttons or Ctrl+C/V (Cmd on Mac)
• Delete: Delete key or right-click → Delete
• Move to position: Right-click → Move to Position

Context Menu

• Right-click any sign for options
• Move to Position: Reorder signs in course sequence

Ring Size

• Standard sizes: 40×50 feet, 50×60 feet
• Custom dimensions available
• 10ft marker option for ring edges

Numbering

• Auto-numbering toggle in Ring Settings
• Green status indicator shows when active
• Turn off to add alternate/unnumbered signs

Grid & Zoom

• Toggle grid on/off (Ctrl+G)
• Adjust grid spacing (0.5 to 5 feet)
• Zoom controls: +, Reset (⊙), - buttons or Ctrl+[+/-]

• Purpose: Stores course title, location, date, judge name, and level
• Auto-copy: When you create a course set, Course Info copies to all courses
• Best practice: Fill in Course Info before creating a set

Creating Sets

• Click "Create Set" button in settings panel
• Fill Course Info first (copies to all courses)
• Add courses for different levels (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, etc.)

Managing Courses

• Copy Course: Duplicates current course (change level, then edit)
• Delete Course: Removes course from set

Loading a Single Saved Course into a Set

• Step 1: Create a blank course set (click "Create Set" button) or add a blank course to an existing set
• Step 2: Select the blank course tab you want to load the saved course into
• Step 3: Click "Load File" button and select your saved course JSON file
• The saved course will load into the selected blank course in your set

Nested Courses

• Intermediate/Advanced: Validates using Intermediate rules
• Choice/Master: Validates using Master rules

What It Checks

• START and FINISH signs present
• Level-specific rules (sign counts, required signs, stationary signs)
• Pace sequences (Fast, Slow, Normal)
• Duplicate sign warnings

How to Use

Click "Validate Course" button in settings panel

Method 1

Turn off Auto-Numbering before adding sign (permanently unnumbered)

Method 2

Turn off Auto-Numbering after main course, add alternates, turn back on

Numbering Behavior

• When numbering resumes, it continues sequence, skipping unnumbered signs.
• The unnumbered signs are not included in the course validation.
• They will have a border around them on the map and will appear at the end of the Pull Sheet.

Map Exports

• Portrait or Landscape orientation
• Sign list positions: Left, Right, Below, or None
• Preview layout before exporting

Standalone Sign Lists

• With descriptions and thumbnails: Full details for study/training
• Without descriptions: Clean list for posting

Other Exports

• Scoring sheets (with or without map)
• Equipment pull sheets (lists equipment needed)

• Save File: Downloads course as JSON file to your computer
• Load File: Upload saved JSON file to continue work
• File Format: JSON format
• Future: Cloud save will be available in your user account
• Best Practice: Save frequently, especially before major changes

Most Useful

• Undo/Redo: Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y (Cmd on Mac)
• Rotate: Shift+← / Shift+→
• Reset Rotation: Shift+R
• Toggle Grid: Ctrl+G
• Zoom: Ctrl+[+/-]
• Copy/Paste: Ctrl+C/V (Cmd on Mac)

Full List: Click "More Keyboard Shortcuts" button in toolbar for complete reference