How to Create an Event

note even after they are uploaded, the course details of an event that is marked as a "competition" will not be visible to or accessible by anyone, other than the event creator, until after the event but having them uploaded in advance means that people can upload their runs immediately prerequisites iof xml file ocad export iof xml docid\ ma cshqt wh1ytvugicnn map and world files (optional, but preferred) maps images should be exported without any controls as otrax will overlay the controls and courses as required ocad export map overlay docid\ wkimwx4sysbcgo5ohugnx instructions browse to https //otrax app/#/events click create event (top right) select the iof xml file note if the source is not georeferenced, with a projection set, the v3 0 iof xml file upload will give an error as it will not contain sufficient information to place it on the map in this case exporting as v2 0 3 may prove better as it may contain enough information when used with a selected projection if asked, select the projection used in the file (most likely nztm2000) if there is an error here, it's possible that the source file is not correctly georeferenced please check the documentation of your mapping/planning software for details on how to configure this it should then show a satellite map with all the control locations overlayed please check locations look correct fill in the event details be sure to set it as a public event and a competition click next select the map image (png/gif/jpg) and world file (pgw/gfw/jgw) select the projection that the map was created in (most likely nztm2000) the map should be displayed overlaid on the satellite image please check that it is placed correctly click next check that all controls are in the correct location and edit if necessary click next check all the courses look ok and modify if necessary click create now and you're done after creating the event, please link to it on your website's results page and in social media , so that runners know that it's ready for them to upload their tracks you may use the above image along with the link to https //otrax app/#/events or the specific link to your event