I want to "BuyIt!", but don't trust internet security?
Click "How To Buy" on the Pinwheel webpage main menu. Instructions on how to make a non-internet purchase and printable order forms are available on the "How To Buy" screen.
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Does OnTarget!2 work for recurves?
Yes, it works great for recurves. For recurves select "Recurve" from the Cam Style combo box on the Equipment Screen. When you do this the percent letoff value will be changed to "0". The "axle to axle" measurement for a recurve is the bow length...a target style recurve would be something like 66, 68, or 70 inches. At present there aren't any recurves in the bow database, but they may be included in a future release.
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What do I do if my equipment isn't in the database?
If it is a target sight, and you just want to make a sight tape, nothing. The program uses default settings for the important Clicks Per Mark and Click Value. If you want to use the mark reference chart with your sight you will have to determine how many clicks your vertical adjust knob has between each mark on the manufacturer sight scale and how much the sight moves vertically with each click. If it is a pin sight, use the default values. Then just uncheck the Target Sight With Scope checkbox and set your pin count and start distances. For other equipment, collect the data from the manufacturer website or other source and just key it in. The program allows you to enter just about everything manually. Once you enter the data, just make sure to save it in a user configuration file. That way, you can easily reload it nextime you need to use it.
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I use Magnocks...how do I enter data the program needs?
On the Equipment Tab...lower right is a Database Selections tab. Click that and open the nock database combo. Look for Magnocks. Select the style of Magnock that you are using. Click apply. This will send the Magnock info back to the Equipment Tab. The Nock Point, Nock Weight, And NockBushing/Pin values will be set for you. Just add the weight of your d-loop material to the D-Loop field and you should be good to go.
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How do I know what cam style to pick?
The program uses the "Easton" models when doing things related to arrows. Cam style according to Easton is as follows:
IBO speed of less then 260 is considered a Soft Cam
IBO speed between 261-290 is considered Medium Cam
IBO speed between 291-320 is considered Hard Cam
IBO speed 321 and greater is considered X-Hard Cam
If you set up the Equipment "My Setup" tab with your specific cam style information that info will carry over the the Spine Match tab automatically the first time you visit it. All the fields on the Spine Match tab are set up to "what ifs"...changes you make there stay there unless you export them to the Equipment tab.
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My chronographed velocity is different than the program calculation?
It's not uncommon for a chronograph to give a different velocity reading than the one calculated by the program. Unless two chronographs have been calibrated to each other, they won't give the same reading either. That's why there is a margin of error of 3% allowed at the big 3D events. It's very easy to calibrate the program to your chronograph. Click to the Calibration tab. Enter you chronograph velocity in the Chronograph Velocity field. Click the Quick Synch check box. Click the calculate button. Click the export button. The program calculations are now synchronized to your chronograph.
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How does the "Trial Period" work?
You download and install the program and your trial period starts. SFA has a 10 day trial period, TAC has a 5 day trial, and SSX has a 3 day trial. It is recommended that you run the program(s) through their paces prior to making a commitment to buy.
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What is the difference between the SFA, TAC, and SSX?
Each of the downloads is a seperate product. They do share a common data format. The Shaft Selector Xpert(SSX) product just does arrow shaft selection. The Tapes And Charts(TAC) product just makes sight tapes, mark references charts, and angle cut charts. Software For Archers has all the features found in both TAC and SSX along with ballistic charting, equipment calibration, shot simulation, and access to program validation and configuration variables. Basically, you have a choice. If all you want to do is make a sight tape, TAC is only $22.95. But for $27.95, SFA gives you most of the features found in all three programs.
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What is a "download manager" and do I need one?
There is a link on the "read this before downloading" page to a download manager that is free. You only need to use a download manager if you have a problem downloading. Unfortunately, you won't find out if there is a problem until you try to download. One of a couple thing might happen...1) you download and run the install program and everthing works great (what most people experience). 2) you download the program and when you run the install, it either says there is a CRC error in the fille downloaded or it asks you for "disk 2"...if either of thes things happen, you'll need to try downloading again or get a download manager. Some people have "fixed" the CRC/disk2 problem just by re-downloading. Others have had to go the download manager route.
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How do I send a User Record File?
The user record files are in the UserRecord directory. The files should all have an extension of ".usr" or ".bak". The path to your files is probably "C:/Program Files/OnTarget2!/UserRecords". In your e-mail program, there's probably an icon on the toolbar to click when you want to attach a file. Open your e-mail package, then navigate into the UserRecords directory. Once you do that all the files in the directory should be displayed. Then just attach the ones you want to send. You can also use the Send User File feature found on the Main Menu to do this.
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I get a "Run-Time Error"...What does this mean?
Usually a Run-Time Error is caused by "bad data". When making data entries, don't put alpha characters in fields that require digits. Don't "blank out" fields you think you don't need, just leave the program defaults in place. If you do experience the very rare Run-Time Error, please e-mail support@pinwheelsoftware.com with specifics so that appropriate steps can be taken to fix or explain the problem.
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A virus killed my system and I need to rebuild...What do I do?
The Latest version of OnTarget!2 software is always on the website. Just download it! When you purchase and register the software, you should make a backup copy of the license.dat file. It has your system ID and registration number in it.
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Why do all the letters on the screen look fuzzy.
Your monitor needs to be set to at least 1024x768 resolution for best results. Right click on an empty area of the desktop, then click properties. A dialog screen will appear. Click the Settings tab. Set the screen area to 1024x768. You might need to restart your computer for the new setting to take effect.
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