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Download a free evaluation copy of the latest version of SwissSys from the downloads page. Version 7.0 represents continued advances over previous releases. Here is an overview of the main changes you will find in the new version.
A prize winners report
Whether your tournament awards a single, first-place prize of ten bucks, or dozens of cash and trophy prizes to players in different classes, the new prize report can handle it. All the typical prize setups are covered.
A much better way of handling team names
Team codes are now held in a master file and are accessible to all sections easily and automatically. Add new codes or edit the full team names easily.
More useful club list routines
Make your club list more like a full-featured database.
Mouse wheel support
Sorry it took so long, but it sure does make life easier.
Improvements in reports
Save pairing logic, and print an easy-to-read summary of reasons for switching.
An option to append all reports to a single html file.
A feature to toggle the two rating and id fields for easier alternation of USCF data with FIDE or local information.
An option to normalize name format when importing players to make for a polished look.
Improved FIDE norm reports.
An option to flag a player in reports with the message "See T.D."
Support for the "Extra for black", or "BAP" tie break system.
More streamlined tournament setup
Whether you are an experienced user or a novice, you'll appreciate the less cluttered look.
Improvements in team tournament support
Easier handling of team names.
Easier maintenance of board order.
Pairing restrictions allowed on teams within fixed-roster tournaments.
Sort by team rating in the team roster.
Pairing restrictions allowed on teams within fixed-roster tournaments.
A better approach to merging tournaments
Keep track of re-entering players based on a single, original pair number, and mark re-entered players automatically.
And a hundred other miscellaneous smaller nuggets, many of them suggested by TD's like you.
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