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Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 19
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software
The Bridgemate Pro Control program is the bridge between the result file and the server. BPC reads
the session data from the result file and loads it into the server so that the server can control the
Bridgemates. Then, BPC retrieves the entered board results from the server and stores these in the
result file. BPC has been designed for simplicity and ease of use and is very user friendly.
This chapter contains information on the basic and advanced functions of Bridgemate Pro Control. For
general use of the program, it is not necessary to know all the information contained in this chapter.
When first starting the system, make sure to read the paragraphs “Launching Bridgemate Pro
Control”, “Logging in and logging off Bridgemates” and “Board results” first.
Launching Bridgemate Pro Control
Bridgemate Pro Control is launched from your scoring program. Depending on your scoring program,
there are several ways to launch BPC. The majority of scoring programs have a launching function,
enabling fully automatic activation of the Bridgemate Pro server and results reading. The scoring
program generally also contains a function to launch BPC using the existing and active result file. For
more information, please consult the manual of your scoring program.
The BPC screen is displayed as follows:
The name of the active result file is displayed in the title bar. If no result files are open, the text “No
session active” will be displayed.