The settings you choose in Event limits and timing allows PerfDog to automatically enforce the limits in your event so you don't have to keep count.
This also allows PerfDog to place dogs on the waiting list when your event or stake fills.
Place automatic limits on:
the number of entries you accept per stake, per day, and per event
the number of hours
Important: Make certain your event's limits are set correctly. The lowest number reached will be enforced first and will begin the event's waiting list.
This applies to the overall event and/or day, as well as each individual Stake or Level.
Check each setting to avoid a situation where you allow too many dogs, or force dogs to the waiting list prematurely.
For example, if you set the 'Max run time' for the day to 8 hours, the waiting list will begin once the combined entries (based on run time and buffer time) reaches 8 hours, whether or not the 'Max number of entries' are reached for each stake.
If you want the Entry Limits to be enforced first, make certain the 'Max run times' are set to a very large number.
If you want a Stake or Level's Limits to be enforced first, set the Day or Event Limit's 'Max run time' to a very large number.
Note: Time or entry limits for each course is currently not supported.
Tip: Set a limit for each stake within the course so that the sum of the limits equals your desired total limit.
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Stake timing
1. Set each brace or team's run time.
2. Set buffer time between braces or teams. The 'buffer between braces' gives judges and/or exhibitors time to get back to the start line or to finish up their judging notes/scoring. This helps you plan your time limits accordingly by placing the correct amount of time between braces/teams. For example, a walking stake may need more buffer time in between braces than a horseback stake may.
Important: The buffer time is automatically added to run time calculations to:
determine when to begin your event's waiting list
calculate your running order times when you create your bracing/drawing
Day limits & Stake limits
Set your limits per day and per stake. You can change these at any time.
Tip: Only want to enforce run time? Set the max # of entries to a very large number.
Tip: Effectively close a specific stake during your event by setting the maximum number of entries to your current number of entries. If you have 20 entries and want to mark the stake as full before the close date/time, set your Max # entries to 20 and anyone who enters after this change will be placed on the waiting list.