Custom Recap Columns

Custom recap columns let you add calculated fields, rankings, and translated values to your score recaps. This advanced feature enables sophisticated score displays beyond the standard category and caption totals.

When to Use Custom Columns

Custom columns are useful for:

• Displaying subtotals of specific captions or subcaptions
• Showing rankings based on particular score components
• Converting scores to rating scales (e.g., numeric to letter grades)
• Adding derived calculations to recaps

Note: The Custom Columns tab only appears after you've saved a scoring system at least once. Create your categories, captions, and subcaptions first, then add custom columns.

Column Positions

Custom columns can be placed at six positions on the recap:

Creating a Custom Column

1. Open an existing scoring system (create and save it first if new)
2. Click the Custom Columns tab
3. Find the desired position section
4. Click Create a Custom Column
5. Configure the column settings (see below)
6. Click Save

Column Settings

Basic Settings

Composition Types

The composition type determines what data the column displays:

Calculation Types

When combining multiple captions or subcaptions, choose how to aggregate:

Multiplier and Divisor

Available for composition types that support calculations:

Display Value = (Composition Result) × Multiplier ÷ Divisor

Use these to scale the displayed value.

Translations

Translations convert numeric values into text or adjusted values. Three modes are available:

None

Display the raw calculated value with no translation.

Global Translation

Apply the same translation rules to all divisions.

With this translation, a score of 75 displays as "Silver" with a value of 2.

Per Division Translation

Apply different translation rules for each division. Useful when:

• Different classes have different achievement thresholds
• Divisions use different rating scales
• Awards vary by competitive level

Selecting Captions/Subcaptions

For Caption Score, Subcaption Score, and related types:

1. A tab appears showing all categories and their captions/subcaptions
2. Toggle Include in Calculation for each item to include
3. Set individual Multiplier, Divisor, and Addend values if needed

Example: Create a "Visual Total" column that sums Visual Ensemble and Visual Individual caption scores:

1. Composition: Caption Score
2. Calculation: Sum
3. Toggle both Visual Ensemble and Visual Individual to "Yes"
4. Save

Managing Custom Columns

Edit a Column

1. Click the column name in the list
2. Modify settings
3. Click Save

Remove a Column

1. Click the column name to open it
2. Click Remove (bottom-left)
3. Confirm the removal

Reorder Columns

Drag columns using the sort handle (three horizontal lines) to reorder within a position section.

Hide a Column

Toggle Show on Recap to No. The column remains configured but doesn't display on recaps.

Example Configurations

Visual+Music Combined Score

Name: "V+M Total"
Position: Before Subtotal
Composition: Caption Score
Calculation: Sum
Captions: Visual Ensemble (Yes), Music Ensemble (Yes)

Achievement Rating

Name: "Rating"
Position: After Total
Composition: Final Score
Translate: Global
Translations:
  Max 60: "Needs Work"
  Max 70: "Good"
  Max 80: "Excellent"
  Max 100: "Superior"

Caption-Specific Rank

Name: "GE Rank"
Position: After Special Categories
Composition: Caption Score → then create a second column
Second Column:
  Composition: Custom Column Rank
  Select: GE Score column

Scaled Score Display

Name: "Scaled"
Position: After Total
Composition: Final Score
Multiplier: 1
Divisor: 10
(Converts 0-1000 scale to 0-100 display)

Best Practices

Start Simple

• Add custom columns only when standard recaps don't meet your needs
• Test with a few columns before building complex configurations

Use Descriptive Names

• Recap readers should understand what each column shows
• "VE+VI Total" is clearer than "Column 1"

Document Your Logic

• Use the Internal Notes field to explain complex calculations
• Future administrators will thank you

Test Before Events

• Create a test event to verify columns display correctly
• Check that rankings and translations produce expected results

Consider Mobile Display

• Wide recaps may be difficult to read on phones
• Keep custom column count reasonable

Troubleshooting

Column not appearing

• Verify Show on Recap is set to Yes
• Ensure the scoring system was saved after adding the column
• Check that the position has data to display

Incorrect values

• Review Multiplier and Divisor settings
• Verify correct captions/subcaptions are selected
• Check Calculation type (Sum vs Average, etc.)

Translation not working

• Ensure Max Value ranges cover all possible scores
• Verify translations are saved with the column
• Check for gaps in Max Value ranges

"Custom Columns" tab not visible

• The tab only appears for existing scoring systems
• Save the scoring system first, then reopen it
• Verify you own the scoring system (shared systems show Clone option instead)

Related Articles

• Advanced Settings
• Creating a Scoring System
• Scoring Systems Overview