Generating Auto Completion Match Data

Overview

To generate completion data, there are two available methods:

1. QR Code Generation – Suitable when scouting devices have internet access.

2. Match Data File Generation – Useful when scouting devices do not have reliable internet access. The data is transferred manually via USB drives or similar methods.

Method 1: Generating a QR Code

This method allows scouting devices to receive match data through a QR code.

Steps:

1. Navigate to the parsing directory:

   cd parsing
   

2. Run the match data script:

   python GetMatchData.py
   

3. Select Method 1 (Use of QR Codes).

4. Enter the event key when prompted.

5. Enter the TBA API key when prompted.

6. A link to the generated QR code will be provided. Open the link and save the QR code onto your device.

7. Transfer the QR code to a mobile device for easy scanning.

8. Scan the QR code using the app on scouting devices.

   • Refer to Inputting Auto Completion Match Data for more details.

Method 2: Generating a File with Match Data

This method generates a JSON file with match data that can be transferred manually.

Steps:

1. Navigate to the parsing directory:

   cd parsing
   

2. Run the match data script:

   python GetMatchData.py
   

3. Select Method 2 (Generate File with Match Data).

4. Enter the event key when prompted.

5. Enter the TBA API key when prompted.

6. The match data file will be generated and saved on your computer.

7. Transfer the file to scouting devices using a USB drive or another method.

8. Load the file into the website.

   • Refer to Inputting Auto Completion Match Data for more details. for more details.