Stopwatch IOS 9+ only

  • This is an enhanced stopwatch with two touch modes.
  • It is able to store the recorded time into an "Ice"-tagged note for future reference.

Operation

The stopwatch is available on the Shot Recording page only. Tapping this icon stopwatch icon will replace the ice size controls with the stopwatch controls.

stopwatch ready to start

Before Starting the Timer

The controls are at the top of the ice diagram.

The stopwatch can be dismissed using the toolbar control.

To start the timer - press Start.

There are 2 ways to start the timer.

  1. A short touch of less than one-half a second will start the time from the moment the touch starts.
  2. A touch that is held longer than one-half a second will start the timer when the touch is lifted; you will see the text "Start Down" while your touch is held. You should not see it because this mode allows you to watch the shot and when the rock crosses the hog line, you release the touch and get an accurate start without having to look at the iPad.
stopwatch running

Stopwatch is Running

The Stop button is now displayed.

The running time is updated every tenth of a second.

To stop the timer - press Stop.

There are 2 ways to stop the timer.

  1. A short touch of less than one-half a second will stop the time at the moment the touch starts.
  2. A touch that is held longer than one-half a second will stop the timer when the touch is lifted; you will see the text "Stop Down" while your touch is held. You should not see it because this mode allows you to watch the shot and when the rock crosses the second hog line, or comes to a stop, you release the touch and get an accurate stop without having to look at the iPad.
holding stop down

Stopping using Touch Held Method

The StopDown button is now displayed under your held-down touch.

The running time is still updated every tenth of a second.

To stop the timer - release your touch.

stopwatch stopped

Stopwatch Stopped

The Start button is now displayed again for the next use.

The time is now stopped and shows accuracy to the hundredth of a second between the touch events.

To save the time as a note on the shot, touch the time value.

ice note created

Note created on Current Shot

The time value is transferred to the note and displayed at the end of the shot scoring section.

The note tag-type of "Ice", symbolized by the rings, is assigned to the time note.

To add a description or comment to the note, touch the note and it will open in the note editing control.

note edit window

Edit Ice Note

Touch in the note area and add some text with the keyboard.

The note editing box can be dismissed with the note toolbar icon.