HANDIFAST VERSION X - Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com

douglasw32 · 08-28-2009, 11:32 PM

http://localpcpros.com/HandiFAST_Version_X.exe

Okay, I know, I know...But I just can not help myself sometimes.

Improvements...Ranks FTS on factors other than Speed and Pace (obviously)
But only compare FTS to other FTS.

Has an improved MUD figure. That calculates for Grass moved to dirt.

Automatic adjustment for Dirt/Turf/All Weather.

Changes the way the software is opened, One button opens, handi's add on, the summary and the default program your chosen datafile uses.

Of course once this happens you need to choose the files for those two programs, after the summary opens in your browser, but it saves me some mouse clicks. Since I use all 3.

Leaves the program open so more info can be gathered using the HandicapperDaily web page... and Ray's Exacta and Dutching programs.

The fast figure itself is improved.

Uses your own browser of choice now instead of Chrome.

and the best part, RUNS UNDER LINUX using WINE again!

Is a much smaller download

It can be run from anywhere again and pull data from anywhere (I know some like to handicap on other peoples computers without the need to install)

Note: to use handi's you still need to throw the data files into C:\Horse\Data\

And includes a folder with all of the source code.

Printing has to be set to landscape.

Enjoy.

Many have asked for the original version and it is still here... but I really would not trust that FAST figure compared to what handi's and the new one does.

http://localpcpros.com/FASTv8.exe

douglasw32 · 08-29-2009, 12:16 AM

Had to reupload with a change, Linux did not like the Bris Custom PP's so it had to be put into a button instead.

Get it after 12:30am Eastern Time to be sure you have the newest one the background is now GREEN

douglasw32 · 08-29-2009, 12:24 AM

Okay it works in linux good enough for now, I ran out of time for programming this week.

The Data Reader button will not work.
nor the handicappers daily, or the dutching program

If you navigate to the fast folder in linux you can open the handicappers daily link.

The instructions do not show, so I have some bugs to fix and I will need to rethink how the button work.

Good enough for now and it runs fine under windows.

douglasw32 · 08-29-2009, 12:57 AM

Well it works but, you have to go to the virtual WINE C: in linux and then open the racedata.htm file manually, but it does do the calculations, looks like I will have to build a linux only version that runs under wine. I'll put that on the todo list.

douglasw32 · 08-30-2009, 12:53 AM

Code:

Saratoga Challenge - Saturday, August 29, 2009 All horse entry submissions are now final for this event.

 Horses Selected By: douglasw32 

Track Name Race Date Race Post Time (ET) Selected Horse Finish Position Win Payoff Place Payoff 

Saratoga 8/29/09 5 1:45 PM Stratos 7 
Saratoga 8/29/09 6 2:20 PM Lease of Life 3 
Saratoga 8/29/09 7 2:55 PM Bold Union 2 $ 4.00 
Saratoga 8/29/09 8 3:30 PM Our Dark Knight 2 $ 8.90 
Saratoga 8/29/09 9 4:05 PM Rutherienne 2 $ 3.40 
Saratoga 8/29/09 10 4:38 PM Music Note 1 $ 13.60 $ 5.10 
Saratoga 8/29/09 11 5:10 PM Capt. Candyman Can 1 $ 9.80 $ 4.50 
Saratoga 8/29/09 12 5:46 PM Hold Me Back 2 $ 12.40 
Win and Place Payoff Scores: 
$ 23.40 $ 38.30 Overall Score: $ 61.70 
Rank: 76

I am uploading an updated version that fixes the linux issues.
Runs well under WINE with some TLC.

douglasw32 · 08-30-2009, 09:13 AM

Good call, "When I try to install this, the install program doesn't allow me to browse to a folder/directory and wants to install it in the root (C:\) directory."

I fixed the installer... should work just fine from a usb stick on a host computer.

fight · 08-30-2009, 10:33 AM

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO DO SCRATCHES?
I HAVE THEM ON NOTE PAD THEN WHAT PLEASE HELP NOTEPAD NOT SCRATCHING. DO I CHOOSE FILE THEN NOTEPAD I GOT FROM BRIS THEN WHAT .ALL IN CALITALS IF THERE ARE 3 SCRATCHES IN A RACE I HAVE THEM IN ONELINE OR DO THEY EACH GO ON A SEPRATELINE PLEASE HELP TY

lsosa54 · 08-30-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fight

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO DO SCRATCHES?
I HAVE THEM ON NOTE PAD THEN WHAT PLEASE HELP NOTEPAD NOT SCRATCHING. DO I CHOOSE FILE THEN NOTEPAD I GOT FROM BRIS THEN WHAT .ALL IN CALITALS IF THERE ARE 3 SCRATCHES IN A RACE I HAVE THEM IN ONELINE OR DO THEY EACH GO ON A SEPRATELINE PLEASE HELP TY

Open Version X
Click on Open Handicappers Daily
Go down a bit and click on Bris Scratches for SCRATCH FILE, which will take you over to the BRIS daily scratches.
Choose your track, select all, and copy the scratches
Click "Scratch em'" in version X to open up the notepad file "todays_scratches.txt
Paste the scratches into this blank file
Make your adjustments and save the file
Now open up the summary and you're all set.

To make your adjustments, I attached 2 txt files for yesterday's DMR card: the one I copied from BRIS and what I changed it to to save it within FAST.

fight · 08-30-2009, 12:34 PM

great directions worked nicely. ty you much

lsosa54 · 08-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Doug: Something's not right with the sp1 figs - they are not the last BRIS speed fig.

redhorse · 08-31-2009, 08:00 AM

Are these selections based on the top FAST rating or did you anything else.

Thank you

douglasw32 · 08-31-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsosa54

Doug: Something's not right with the sp1 figs - they are not the last BRIS speed fig.

Thanks you are correct it is displaying the distance ability

I have a few bugs to work out still, getting some good feedback.

Most people want the two programs split up..

The factors that make the FAST fig to show..(Class, pcr, etc)

The config file to "put value on certain factors"

So now that everyone has seen every version I have "played with"

What is missing that you liked ???

In the version X that has the best figure.
(Well other than sorting)

I was thinking of pulling the "CLOSER LOOK" in from the DRF filr if you had formulator and TSN or BRIS. Interesting enough I tried using the BEYER FIGURES in place of the BRIS ones and it destroy the program.

douglasw32 · 08-31-2009, 08:23 AM

Top 3 OFF tracks, then I went to the top 3 FAST, looked at any that had both, then went to the AVP took it dow to 2 horses then decided by Race shape.

Lots of E, E/P then I looked for the P or S, etc

Pcon04 · 08-31-2009, 09:17 AM

douglas

I'd like a way to not have any page breaks.I don't see why it prints 2
races on a page save a tree .I'd wish for 4 races on a page if you can't make page breaks go away.

Also I'd like a way to see where it race its last race or a least an S for shipper some where.

Pc

Wickel · 08-31-2009, 11:46 AM

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not in the least comfortable when it comes to installing software. I successfully installed the previous version of HandiFast, although it was a struggle. The trouble I ran into was downloading BRIS and TIS files. I downloaded the Version X, but couldn't find where it went. There were questions about creating a "path" and installing "Creator," which I did, but I had no idea what I was doing. So my question is, do you have a detailed list of instructions--step by step-for installing your software, especially with creating a path and directory, etc.? If it's too much of a hassle, don't worry about it. Everyone once in a while, after downloading TIS files, I get lucky and am able to load them. Just wanted to have everything work in unison. Thanks for your help and patience through this process.