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6 Simple Steps To Begin Training With TRACE 10

Attention! This procedure requires your computer to be connected to Internet.

To install TRACE app you will need to download the installation file and go through guided installation process. It is fairly easy - here's a step-by-step guide:

I. DOWNLOADING THE INSTALLATION FILE

Go to www.traceshooting.com/get and download the latest version of TRACE app by clicking the download icon.

The downloaded file most likely will end up in your Downloads directory or on your Desktop.

II. LAUNCHING THE INSTALLATION

Open the installation file you've downloaded by double clicking it with your left mouse button.

Upon opening the installation file you might a notification as shown below. TRACE app doesn't mean any harm to you computer, but only enhancements in your shooting technique. :)

Please proceed by clicking 'More info' and then click 'Run anyway' to initiate the installation of the TRACE app.

This will allow TRACE installer wizard to launch. Now you need to specify installation preferences!

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III. SPECIFYING THE INSTALLATION PREFERENCES AND INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

You will see the window shown below - select a language from a dropdown selector and click 'Next'.

Specify the folder in your file system where TRACE app will be installed. We do not recommend changing it, unless you would like TRACE to be installed in different folder for a certain reason.

Click 'Next' to proceed.

In the next installation step, make sure you mark 'Create a desktop shortcut' option to access TRACE app easier. Click 'Next' to proceed

Now the installation process has begun! You can track the progress via the progress bar as shown below. It will finish automatically. Please do not shut down or restart your computer during installation.

Please remember, that you will require a TRACE 10 sensor and a license key in order to start training sessions with TRACE app. See below for step-by-step description of licensing procedure.

Launching the application for the first time will notify you of the necessary activation. Select 'Activate' button to activate the software.

 Please note, that you can use software for free, without getting an activation. This would be useful for browsing saved training files.

Clicking 'Activate' will trigger the activation dialogue.

After you have activated your TRACE App, it's time to try it out! Let's have TRACE 10 mounted onto your gun.

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I. Adjust the focus of the lens to your shooting distance. Use the distance markings on the right hand side of the TRACE sensor as a reference. Note! The distance is marked in meters.

II. Wrap the adjustable strap around the barrel or air cylinder of your weapon.

III. Place the main mount of the sensor in the opening of the adjustable latch.

IV. Position the sensor. Sensor can be mounted below or on the left or right side of the weapon. Note! Sensor should be mounted strictly at 90 degree angle towards the weapon.

When you have TRACE 10 sensor mounted onto your gun and TRACE app is activated for full usage, then you can proceed to starting the training and tuning up your target detection!

I. Launch your TRACE app and select 'New training session' on Welcome window.

II. Specify the main parameters of your training session:

User -- the shooter who is factually executing the training

Target -- the standard of the target that corresponds to your discipline you would like to shoot

Caliber -- the caliber of your weapon. Note that caliber will be selected automatically, but you can still amend it manually

Sensor position - the position of the TRACE 10 sensor unit relatively to your barrel (on the left side, on the right side or below the barrel).

You can Use settings preset to load a set of pre-saved settings. It's very convenient for continuous use. Don't worry if you don't have the preset yet, you can create it with one click later!

When done setting up the training parameters, just click Start.

SCENARIO I: Using automatic detection feature

Starting TRACE App v.1.2. (2308) our software allows to use automated target detection in order to start training faster.

IV. In the toolbar go to 'View' --> 'Settings'

V. Go to 'Target detection' section

VI. Make sure you have enabled the volume on your computer

VII. Focus the TRACE 10 sensor lens so that target would be clearly distinguishable on screen

VIII. Adjust brightness to achieve best contrast

IX. Prepare yourself for shooting; take the starting position and prepare to aim as you would do for your every in-training shot

X. Click 'Auto Detect radiuses'. You will see countdown from 5 to 1. While it counts, start aiming at the target as you normally would. It is important that by the end of the countdown your gun aims at the target and TRACE 10.

You will hear beeping; that means that the autodetection feature collects data. Aim at the target while it beeps (normally some 5 seconds).

IMPORTANT! To achieve better results please avoid executing auto-detect while your pistol or rifle lies on the table or on the weapon stand. Autodetection should occur in real circumstances (as if you would normally aiming).

SCENARIO II. Setting up target detection manually

If you are using TRACE App version older than v.1.2. (2308) or automatic target detection didn't work for your shooting environment, you can always set up your detection manually.

I. Make sure that TRACE 10 is aimed at the target

II. Adjust the TRACE 10 sensor focus so that target would be clearly distinguishable on screen

III. Make sure brightness is adjusted achieve best contrast

IV. Start the training session

V. In the toolbar find a 'View' and selection 'Settings' from the menu it opens

VI. In settings window go to 'Target detection' section

VII. Adjust values of 'min radius' and 'max radius' so that green circle appears on camera screen.

i. For TRACE App v.1.2. (2308) or older, you will need to click 'Set up radiuses manually' in order to make 'min radius' and 'max radius' editable.

- 'min radius' value should always be lower than 'max radius'

- green circle should always be located around black ring on target

- narrow the difference between 'min radius' and 'max radius' until the green circle has stabilized around the black ring; green circle should be jumping around the target.

Once you have started your training session and adjusted your Settings accrording to previous steps mentioned in this quick start guide, it is time to move to the very last step of preparations - firing a calibration shot.

I: Load your weapon in dry fire or live fire mode and make a shot at the target like you would normally do.

You will see a score of 10.9 appear on the screen which would mean that calibration shot has been fired successfully.

Attention! If the calibration shot was triggered by accident you might need to recalibrate the system. You can do it by starting a new training session and making the calibrating shot again.

II: adjust the hit position using drag and drop feature of TRACE app: hold the Ctrl key and drag and drop the hit to the desired location on the target by holding down left key of your mouse.

I. Launch TRACE app and select 'Tools' >> 'Print target' from the toolbar 

II. Select the target and shooting distance.

III. Click 'Print' to send the target directly from your printer. Alternatively you can choose 'Print to PDF' to save the target as a *.PDS file for later printout.