This guide outlines the key changes and procedures for updating to the latest version of the American football field template. This update offers enhanced accuracy and precision in field layouts, addressing previous inconsistencies.
Important: When you update to the new version, your existing fields may shift slightly. This is because the new template uses more precise measurements and calculations. While it might seem like a small change, this shift ensures that your field markings are more accurate.
Key Enhancements
- Accurate End Zones: End zone distances are now precisely measured from the inside edges of the end line and goal line, ensuring a true 30-foot measurement.
- Consistent Line Measurements: All distances between lines, including goal lines and yard lines, are measured from the inside edges for improved consistency.
- Precise Play Area Length: The total length of the play area is now accurately measured as 300 feet from the inside edges of the goal lines.
- Exact Goal Post Placement: Goal post gaps for both H- and Y-style posts are generated at the precise location of the posts.
Updating Your Field
Ensure your app is updated to the latest version.
You can access the updated field template in two ways:
1. Create a New Field: Generate a new field using the updated layout.
2. Update an Existing Field: Update your current field directly from the tablet.
Updating Existing Fields:
1. Open the app and select your existing field. A message will appear explaining potential line shifts due to the increased accuracy of the updated template.
2. Choose to update or be reminded later.
3. If you choose a reminder, a second reminder will appear after one week.
4. You can manually update any field at any time:
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- Access the "Modify" menu for the field.
- Select "Update."
Reverting to the Previous Version
1. Access the "Modify" menu for the field.
2. Select the "Revisions" button.
3. Use the slider or arrows to locate the previous layout.
4. Select "Save" to revert.
Important Notes
- All improvements are exclusive to the updated field template.
- The previous version remains accessible for use.
- Updating to the latest version is recommended to benefit from the enhanced accuracy and improved layout.
- For a detailed list of changes, see the changelog within the app settings: Settings > About > Changelog.