Networking

Using a network, it is possible to distribute data entry and Match reporting over one or more (slave) computers providing they are all executing WinMSS from the same file directory (location) in the network. If the file directory is local to the computer that WinMSS is running on, all features will be available within that application. If the file directory is remote to the computer that WinMSS is running on, the features available will be limited to data entry and Match reporting.

Under the main menu item Networking, you will find a Display Connected Computers option. You may use this option to determine which computer on your network has WinMSS in its local directory (local computer name), and what computers in your network are connected to the WinMSS database file. This information is a static snapshot and is not updated automatically, but you may update it at any time by clicking on the Refresh button.

Networking Requirements

WinMSS uses a Microsoft Access database for its data storage. While Microsoft Access can be used in a networked setting, it is not possible to reliably prevent database corruption from eventually occurring. However, the instructions below will assist you in avoiding database problems and provide you with a recovery plan, when you use WinMSS to score a very large IPSC sanctioned Match in a network setting:

You install WinMSS on a (master) computer that is connected to the network and then create a file-share for that directory. All client (slave) computers require full access to that directory (i.e.: they need read; write; execute; create; and, delete privileges for that directory), and must execute WinMSS from that location.

2.	Regularily back-up the WinMSS database and/or Match being scored.

TIP: The use of a wireless network is not recommended.