DakStats Baseball: How do I update?

Topic

  • How to update my DakStats Baseball?

Environment

  • Product: DakStats Baseball or Softball
  • Components:
  • Control System:

DakStats Baseball applies to all MLB and MiLB Packages. Install or update via the instructions below.  

Steps

Remove for 2023 MLB Season

Uninstall Gameday Baseball if it is still in the system. GameDay Baseball: Application missing for 2023 season, use Data Studio Baseball for In-Venue download

Update Procedure

  1. Locate computer(s) where the DakStats Baseball will be updated
  2. Click on the DakStats Baseball exe file: Dakfiles | DakStats | DakStats(R)Baseball.exe
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  4. Click Finish when done.
  5. An icon should appear on the desktop. Double-click this icon to open the program
  6. Confirm new version.
  7. Repeat the above steps on the Backup (if using).
  8. No annual license is needed for DakStats Baseball. 

Setting Up a New Season in DakStats

  1. Go to Configure > Season and System Preferences.
  2. On the Season tab, click Add.
  3. Enter a Season Name (TeamName2023), and set the Rules File to the appropriate setting.  For MLB,  use "Rules_MLB.ini".
  4. Click OK.
  5. The GameDay Baseball Configuration window will appear. Choose the appropriate League and (home) Team. Leave Opponent as Automatic.
  6. Click OK, and exit the Season Configuration window.
Note: Systems that previously used GameDay baseball might get an error when setting up a season.  Click OK to disregard this error. 
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DakStats Settings Utility

This utility will assist with the configuration necessary for Data Studio Baseball to access DakStats database from a remote computer on the local network.  

  1. Download the utility from  Dakfiles | DakStatsDakStatsSettingsUtility.exe
  2. Open the utility and enter the local path for the Dakstats baseball folder.  
  3. Check Status. 
  4. Apply any settings if needed. 
  5. Restart of Windows after applying the settings.
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Season Update 

If previous seasons are saved to the computer, go to Configure > Season & System Preferences. Select each existing season, and then click Update. This ensures older season databases are compatible with the latest software version.

MLB/MiLB Systems: Be sure to create a new season (as directed above) before configuring the pregame download (Gameday replacement) in Data Studio Baseball. Take note of the season location on the DakStats computer.  This will be needed to configure Data Studio Baseball.  
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Here is a video on installing DakStats sports software.

 

Related Resources

DakStats Sport Software Video Channel
What's new for Daktronics Control Systems?
Control Systems: How do I get help upgrading my system?

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