Manage Boundary Systems

This guide covers how to edit, update, and remove boundary systems in your organization.

Viewing Your Boundary Systems

1. Navigate to your organization
2. Click Settings in the top-right menu
3. Under Timing & Penalties Setup in the left sidebar, select Boundary Systems

The page displays all boundary systems organized by group type. Each panel shows:

• The group type name in the header
• A list of boundary systems for that group type
• A "Create a Boundary System" button

If a group type has no boundary systems configured, you'll see the message: "There are no boundary systems configured!"

Editing a Boundary System

To modify an existing boundary system:

Step 1: Open the Boundary System

Click on the boundary system name in the list. The edit modal will open with the current settings.

Step 2: Update the Settings

You can modify any of the following:

Name

• Change the display name to better describe the boundary configuration
• Keep names descriptive and consistent across your organization

Penalty

• Adjust the point deduction value
• Enter any whole number or decimal value

Layout Image

• Upload a new boundary image to replace the existing one
• Click "Upload Boundary Layout" and select a new file
• The new image will replace the previous one after upload

Step 3: Save Your Changes

Click the Save button to apply your changes. The updated boundary system will appear in the list.

Removing a Boundary System

If you no longer need a boundary system, you can remove it from your organization.

Step 1: Open the Boundary System

Click on the boundary system name in the list to open the edit modal.

Step 2: Initiate Removal

Click the Remove button (red button on the left side of the modal footer).

Step 3: Confirm Removal

A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you want to continue.

• Click Cancel to keep the boundary system
• Click Yes, remove [name] to permanently delete it

Important: This action cannot be undone. Once removed, you will need to recreate the boundary system if you need it again.

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Use consistent, descriptive names across your boundary systems:

Managing Multiple Venues

If you use different boundaries at different venues:

1. Create a separate boundary system for each venue
2. Include the venue name in the boundary system name
3. Use the same penalty value unless rules differ by venue

Seasonal Updates

At the start of each season:

1. Review existing boundary systems for accuracy
2. Update images if performance area dimensions have changed
3. Verify penalty values match current rules
4. Remove any boundary systems no longer in use

Image Version Control

When updating boundary images:

1. Keep backups of previous boundary images locally
2. Document any dimension or layout changes
3. Communicate changes to judges and staff before events

Troubleshooting

Boundary System Won't Save

• Verify all required fields (name, image) are filled in
• Check that the penalty value is a valid number
• Ensure the image is the correct size (475x250 pixels)

Wrong Boundary Showing at Events

• Verify you've selected the correct boundary system in the event settings
• Check that the boundary system is assigned to the correct group type
• Confirm the boundary image was uploaded correctly

Image Not Displaying

• Try re-uploading the image
• Ensure the image format is PNG, JPG, or GIF
• Check that the file isn't corrupted

Related Documentation

• Create a Boundary System - Set up new boundary systems
• Boundary Systems Overview - Learn about boundary system concepts