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JCapper Help Documents
This download contains the most current JCapper Help Documents.

What you'll find inside this download:
  1. Introduction to JCapper - This document contains information sure to benefit both new and experienced users alike. Here you will find a general overview of JCapper. General guildelines for program operation are presented. This document also outlines the content found in other more detailed Help Docs along with a section presenting best practices for UDM creation. If you are new to JCapper, start here. If you have been using JCapper for a while, and haven't read this document, and think you know how to use the program, go back and read (or re-read) this document.


  2. Installation Instructions - This document contains complete instructions for installing the JCapper Demo Version. Also included are sections on minimum system requirements and troubleshooting common error messages.


  3. Troubleshooting JCapper Installs - This document provides a detailed look at troubleshooting JCapper installs by using the JCapper Diagnostics Tool to identify missing Windows components along with the recommended solution for each problem.


  4. Unzipping Files With The JCapper File Unzipper - This document provides a detailed look at using the JCapper File Unzipper. After reading it you should be able to use the JCapper File Unzipper to find and unzip files at will.


  5. Loading Race Cards With the JCapper Card Loader - This document takes a detailed look at using the JCapper Card Loader to load Race Card Files.


  6. Processing Changes With the Manual Changes Module - This document takes a detailed look at using the JCapper Manual Changes Module for processing Scratches, race surface, and race distance changes.


  7. Processing Changes With the New Scratch Bot - This document takes a detailed look at setting up, maintaining, and using Scratch Bot for processing Scratches and race distance changes.


  8. JCapper Main Module- General Overview - This document takes a high level look at the JCapper Main Module and the purpose behind each of its buttons and menu items.


  9. Foundations of Database Handicapping - This document introduces beginners to the concept of database handicapping. It takes a detailed look at Data Window ouptut for a handful of factors found in JCapper2007. It then goes on to present a simple yet powerful single factor negative expectation UDM. Finally this document presents a simple and effective two factor general contender selection UDM. After mastering the material in this Help Doc you should come away with a sense of what database handicapping can do for you.


  10. Reading the Reports - This document takes look at the HTML and Text Reports and provides a high level explanation of the information found on both reports. Also presented are specific examples of recent overlays along with a discussion of what to look for. I consider this document to be Required reading for new and experienced users alike and recommend that you read it at least several times.


  11. The Live Play Module - This document takes look at operating the Live Play Module in both automatic and manual mode. It covers the subject of starting a session in detail. An explanation of the numbers found on the Live Play HTML Report is also offered. After reading this document you should be in a position to start using The Live Play Module for play or pass decision making during your own live play.


  12. Glossary of Supported Factors - This document provides a detailed explanation of all the factors supported in JCapper.


  13. Preset Filters - This document provides a detailed explanation of all of the Preset Filters supported in JCapper.


  14. Dynamic Filters - This document provides a detailed explanation of all of the Dynamic Filters supported in JCapper as well as a tutorial for writing Dynamic Filter Codes with or without the Dynamic Filter Tool.


  15. Building JCapper Databases - This help doc explains the steps necessary for building a database in JCapper, the inner workings of the Database Builder, the WorkFile Builder, the Results File Importer, PlayList File Creation, and touches on (although I still have to complete this section) best practices.


  16. Understanding the JCapper Data Window - This document takes a high level look at the JCapper Data Window and provides an explanation for each of its visible elements. After that this document provides a detailed look at running both simple and complex Data Window Queries and also provides a detailed look at using the Quick Index File Extract Tool. After reading this document you should be ready to start using the Data Window to perform your own handicapping research.


  17. Building a Trainer Specific UDM - This document takes a detailed look at using the UDM Wizard, Profile Table Interface, and Data Window to build a UDM to exploit the patterns used by one trainer at Oaklawn Park to get his horses ready to run.


  18. Advanced Topics - This document provides some general guidelines for such topics as Building a Database, File Sharing between JCapper and other handicapping programs, Validation Data and Sample Size.


  19. Using The ImpactValues Table Interface to create UPR - This document takes a look at the ImpactValues Table structure and provides a detailed step by step example of how to make ImpactValue Table entries to create your own UPR.


  20. Finding an Edge - This one Help Doc will open your eyes. It is the culmination of all other JCapper Help Docs and Podcasts. It explains in plain English how to use JCapper to find a proven mathematical edge. The concepts of hidden and obvious positives are introduced. After reading this help doc you will understand why these concepts are critical for success in pari-mutuel race betting. A step by step detailed tutorial is presented that lays it out there for the beginning (and advanced) player: a proven documented successful UDM along with proven UDM development strategies for finding an edge of your own.



Installation Instructions
  1. Read these Installation Instructions completely.


  2. Download the Help Documents Exe File - Click the above link, download and save the exe file to your c:\JCapperBuild Folder.


  3. Open the Download File
    This download is a self extracting zip file. Open it from the download dialog box or use Windows Explorer to navigate to your c:\JCapperBuild folder and find and double click the file named JCapperUserDocs.exe.


  4. Extract the Download File Contents The self extracting zip will then open. Click BEGIN to extract the Download file contents onto your c:\JCapperBuild Folder. Answer YES at the "Do you Wish to Begin?" prompt. New Help Doc content will be copied onto your build folder.


  5. View Updated Help Documents That's It!~ After downloading and extracting the zip file onto your Build Folder, the most current Help Documents should be immediately viewable by clicking links from the index displayed by the Help Documents Module/Install Wizard.
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