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Team Beep Test Software FAQ

Here are some answers to common questions about the Team BeepTest Software.

Software & Licensing

Purchasing and Downloading

Features

Software & Licensing

I am using a mac, can this software be used on my operating system?

Unfortunately at this stage the software is only available to be used on a PC or laptop running windows software.

Does the software run on Widows Vista?

Yes, the software will run on all Windows operating systems (OS).

Can I transfer the software to a different computer?

The software is protected against piracy using your computer's unique identity keys. The registration code that you receive is specific to your computer, and will not work on another. If you want to use the software on more than one machine, you need to buy more licenses or install the software on a USB memory stick. Using the memory stick option, you will get a registration code for the particular memory stick, which can then be run from any computer as long as it stays on the memory stick. If you need more copies of test test you could also record the test audio onto a cd, then play it on any cd player.

Purchasing and Downloading

I would like to buy the software, but I do not have a Pay pal account

You do not need a Pay pal account to purchase the software. The payment is handled by the secure payment systems of PalPal. They accept most credit cards for payment, and you are not required to sign up.

Is the payment system secure?

This site uses Pay pal for accepting payments. Pay pal uses 128bit encrypted SSL. This provides the highest possible level of security to make your online shopping experience safe and secure. For more information please visit the Pay pal Security Center

I would like to buy the software, but I am not able to pay in Euros

You do not need to have an account in Euros. Conversion to your local currency is automatic when the payment is made with a credit card. The exact amount paid will vary with the current exchange rates.

I have paid my money but have not received the software yet.

After you have made the payment, you should be directed to the download page, which has instructions and a link to download the software. Some people may miss this as they have pop ups blocked in their browser. You will also receive an email to the address you supplied during payment, directing you to the same download page. If you still have not received either of these, contact Bitworks who can confirm that the payment was made, and they will give you the download page information.

I am having trouble downloading the software.

Instructions to download and run the software is provided with the download page after payment is made. If you have a question about the information on this website or any trouble downloading the software, please contact Topend Sports.

How do I register the software?

To utilize all the functions of the software, you need to request a registration code from Bitworks. When you first run the program, a pop up screen will prompt you to click on a link to send to Bitworks your program specific 'Registration Key'. They will reply with the 'Registration Code' to unlock the full team functions of the software.

I have requested a Registration Code, but I have not heard back from anyone.

After you send your Registration Key to Bitworks, they need to manually confirm that your payment has been processed before generating your Registration Code. Therefore there may be a delay of a day or two. If you have still not heard any reply after a few days, please contact them again.

I have typed in the Registration Code in the lower box but it is not accepting it

Check the properties of the beeptest folder. This problem can sometimes arise if the files were saved as read-only. You can try downloading again, or change the properties of the files.

Features

I have downloaded the software, what now?

Once the download has completed you can unzip (uncompress) the file and it is ready to go. Most computers will have an unzip program that will be able to unzip the software folder. No installation is required before using the program. For detailed instructions on using the software, click on the help tab once the software is running.

Is there any other help available?

A help file is available from the 'help' tab from the main screen when you open up Team Beep Test. You can also access this file by looking in the software folder (BeepTestHelpFile.pdf). If your question is not answered there, you can contact Bitworks (contact details are also provided with the software).

This beep test is different to the version I am used to

The beep test that this software is based on is the standard 20 meter test that is commonly used throughout the world. However, there are a few variations of the beep test that are in use. It is possible to design your own test using custom scripts, and there are a few scripts available for download. If you have a specific request, you can contact the software developers at Bitworks.

Can I modify the test so that it is over 15m instead of 20m?

You can change the distance for each shuttle by creating a custom script. There are also a few scripts available for download. If you have a specific request, you can contact the software developers at Bitworks.

Where do the VO2 values come from?

The VO2 values that are listed on the test for each level were supplied by Loughborough University. They relate to the running speeds and distances for the standard beep test. If you modify the test using custom scripts, these values may not apply.

I have a request for a specific function or feature I would like in the software.

The software is a work in progress, as user feedback is incorporated to help improve the product. Bitworks would love to hear your feedback so that your suggestions can be considered for future software upgrades.

Can I use Team BeepTest for more than one team?

To use this software for more than one team and save results for more than one team (there is a limit of 25 players per team), just copy the whole beeptest folder and rename it. You can do this as many times as you wish. As the software is not very large, you should be able to make many copies of the folder without impacting on your disk space.

When I select save results, where are they saved?

The results are saved into the players.txt file, which is in the same directory as your team beeptest exe file.

How do I see the results in a table format rather than just the graph?

You can import the players.txt file into Excel, which can then be played around with to produce more graphs and analyzed. You can also open up the file in any text editor or Word (and converted to a table if required).

How do I transfer the audio from the software onto a cd for playback elsewhere?

You can record the sound played by your computer, then burn the audio file onto a cd. Capturing the audio from your sound card and that which comes out of your speakers requires specific software. There is some freeware that can do the job. Once the you have an audio file, you can burn it to a cd using a program like Windows Media Player. See more details about transferring the audio to a cd.

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