What are ‘Beta’ versions?
Sometimes we release ‘beta’ versions of our software to give you a chance to try out new features and provide feedback on them before they are released as fully supported product.
We advise against using beta versions of TScore or the tablet apps for actual competitions, as they have not been through a full regression test. VScore is generally safe to try though, as it doesn’t write anything back to the TScore database. Be prepared to swap back to your previous version though if you bump into any bugs.
Some beta versions are released as just a zipped executable with no installer, so you can just unzip them into any folder and run from there without replacing your existing TScore installation. If in doubt, remember that you can always take a copy of the TScore.exe file from C:|Program Files (x86)\TScore and run that copy from any convenient folder. Note however that running an older version of TScore than the one used to create or open a competition database will often warn you about potential mismatches.
If in doubt, please contact support for advice.
Current Beta releases
TScore version 11.3.3 BETA
TScore version 11.3.3 is ready for beta trials and feedback. The main changes for this version are:
- Extended character support in a number of areas – Unicode text can be used in the timetable editor, file lists, class selectors etc.
- Higher contrast scoring screens for totals and tablet entry to improve legibility in bright environments
- Improved presentation of lists for scoring, class editing and status
- Connection management overhaul with better diagnostics and faster network inspection
- Choice of configurable colour palettes
- Support for the new FIG HD scoring scheme (0,1,3,5) – requires new app below
Notes
VScore has also been improved for Unicode support but does not yet have the improved network scanning. That will be implemented before full release.
You can download version 11.3.3-Beta here. Note that as new libraries have been used for Unicode support, a fresh install is required. If you take a safe copy of your existing TScore.exe file though, you should still be able to run that if you need to.
TScore Judge app v 3.3.0.0 Beta
This version supports the new FIG HD deduction scores, expected to be used from October 2026. This is controlled by an option in TScore Preferences->Rules
You can download it here.
We advise against using these Beta versions in competitions just yet, as only partial testing has been undertaken. We would love to hear what you think of it though.
Cosmetics are always contentious, but we hope the move to higher contrast and clearer fonts should particularly help those of you on more modest screens in less that ideal viewing conditions!
QR-Code Ticketing App
This app has been created to support entry / purchase fulfilment scanning of QR codes on receipts. This is not for use with TScore itself.