These Podcasts were recorded to give you additional insight into the program that just isn't available through reading
Help Docs alone. Watching VIDEO of the program in use and listening to Audio in addition to reading
Help Docs is fine and all... But if you ask me, working with the Program "hands on" is without a doubt the best way to go
from complete newbie to knowing how to walk, then knowing how to run, and ultimately being able to fly in the shortest
time possible.
The files themselves are .wmv and .mp3 format. You should be able to render them in Windows Media Player or Real Player. If my
server or your web connection isn't delivering content quickly enough, try right clicking the link and select "Save Target As"
and simply download the file to your local machine... and then watch or listen to it from there.
VIDEO - How to Install JCapper2008 WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-27-2008 - Watch Jeff download and install JCapper2008.
VIDEO - Help Documents in JCapper WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-24-2008 - How and where to find Help Documents for JCapper2008.
VIDEO - Windows Explorer 101 WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-28-2008 - Need a straighforward primer on Windows Explorer? Jeff demonstrates one way of using Windows Explorer
to find and select files - and copy them from a source folder to a target folder.
AUDIO - Operating the Basic Program (Overview) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 04-24-2007 - Jeff talks about how new Demo users can get up to speed on JCapper2007 in the shortest amount of time possible.
AUDIO - Demo User Quick Start (Nuts & Bolts) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 05-17-2007 - Jeff talks about things Demo Users should be focusing on and then gives some nuts and bolts for loading a card file into the program.
VIDEO - Downloading and Unzipping Files with the File Downloader WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-24-2008 - Jeff uses the File Downloader to download and unzip a file. Fast, simple, and to the point.
VIDEO - Unzipping Files with the File Unzipper WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-24-2008 - Jeff uses the File Unzipper to find and unzip files. Fast, simple, and to the point.
VIDEO - Building A Database in JCapper WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-26-2008 - Jeff uses the Demo Version of JCapper2008 to Build a Database.
Building Databases in SQL Mode (9:27)
WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Oct 23, 2009 - Jeff walks you through using the new checkboxes in the Database Builder
to gain exact control over the scope and/or type of Build Database that you are about to run. Build Databses
in Playlist File Mode, in SQL Mode (with or without clearing the StarterHistory Table first) - or
build in BOTH modes concurrently - where the Database Builder creates a Playlist File AND populates
the StarterHistory Table.
AUDIO - Building A Database (Overview) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 04-20-2007 - Jeff talks about learning to use JCapper to Build Databases.
AUDIO - Building A Database (Nuts & Bolts) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 05-17-2007 - Jeff talks about the nuts and bolts of using the DB Builder to build a database.
VIDEO - Using the Data Folder Manager WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded June, 2009 (22:18) - Jeff shows you how to use the Data Folder Manager to select and persist
a Default Data Folder, break a day's race cards up into three separate daily folders, and toggle back and forth between
those folders as the need arises. If you've ever wanted a way to follow - stay current with, manage, and play 15 race cards on the
same day this video is a must.
VIDEO - Using the Data Window I WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-29-2008 (14 min) - Jeff uses the Data Window to query a database built during an earlier video.
Watch closely while he explains and demonstrates many of the Data Window's primary visual elements. Although this video is
over 14 minutes long, it barely scratches the surface of what you can do with the JCapper Data Window.
VIDEO - Using the Data Window II WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-27-2008 - Jeff uses the Data Window to query a database built during an earlier video to look for factors that are
doing well at those tracks that make up the database.
VIDEO - Data Window Exports and Reports for Trainers, Riders, and Owners WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-25-2008 - Jeff uses the Demo Version of JCapper2008 to run a CXN Data Window Export
and generates and discusses reports for Trainers and Riders.
VIDEO - Using the Quick Index File Extract Tool WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-31-2008 (10:59) - Jeff demonstrates how to use the Quick Index File Extract Tool to create
QuickIndex files to speed up Data Window queries.
AUDIO - Understanding the Data Window (Overview) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 04-20-2007 - Jeff talks about learning to use the JCapper Data Window to perform both simple and complex queries.
AUDIO - Understanding the Data Window (Nuts & Bolts) To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 05-17-2007 - Jeff talks about the nuts and bolts of using the JCapper Data Window to perform both simple and complex queries.
VIDEO - Simple Basic UDMs WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-29-2008 (9 min) - Jeff shows how to use the UDM Wizard to create simple basic UDMs.
VIDEO - A Simple Trainer UDM WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-25-2008 - Jeff uses an idea from an earlier video as the foundation for a simple trainer UDM.
VIDEO - A Speed and Pace UDM WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-29-2008 (13 min) - Jeff uses an idea from an earlier video as the foundation for a track specific speed and pace UDM.
VIDEO - Dynamic Filter Codes WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-31-2008 (8:17) - Jeff uses the Dynamic Filter Tool to add Dynamic Filter Codes to a UDM.
VIDEO - The UDM Wizard's UDM XML Recovery Screen WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 08-08-2008 (11:52) - Jeff walks you through the UDM Wizard's UDM XML Recovery Screen. Watch as he
uses it to create and load log entries that can be used as recovery points. Required viewing if you want to learn how to use the
Recovery Screen to recover UDM XML in the event it becomes lost.
AUDIO - Negative Expectation UDMs To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 04-23-2007 - Jeff talks about how and why Negative Expectation UDMs can help your bottom line, fundamental
concepts behind creating good Negative Expectation UDMs, and then provides a step by step tutorial where he creates
a really good five factor Negative Expectation UDM.
AUDIO - Specific Situation UDMs To Listen CLICK HERE
Recorded 04-24-2007 - Jeff talks about creating UDMs to address specific handicapping situations that you will face
every day, and then presents a step by step turorial where he creates both a Negative Expectation UDM and a
Positive Expectation UDM to address horses stretching out sprint to route today.
VIDEO - Loading race card Files into JCapper with the Card Loader WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-24-2008 - Jeff uses the Card Loader to load JCapper.dat file(s) into
the Demo Version of JCapper2008. Fast, simple, and to the point.
VIDEO - Calculating Races and Viewing Reports WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 07-24-2008 - Jeff uses the Demo Version of JCapper2008 to run a Calc Races on a loaded
JCapper.dat file and briefly talks about the HTML and Text Reports.
VIDEO 10/08/2009 - Importing Data From One JCapper2.mdb File to Another WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 10/08/2009 - Jeff demonstrates making the Installer give you a fresh blank JCapper2.mdb file and shows you
how to import data from a source JCapper2.mdb file directly into a target JCapper2.mdb file. Very useful whenver you get the latest
program version... Get the latest (current) version JCapper2.mdb file from the Installer and use the JCapper2 Import Module to
import all of your existing data... Data Window Exports, SQL Mode Factor and Customizeable Report Setup data, etc. right from your
old JCapper2.mdb file.
Hint: Running the program and staying current with the downloads just got easier.
VIDEO 10/07/2009 - SQL Mode Setup Wizard - Set Up for SQL Factors and the Customizeable HTML Report WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 10/07/2009 - Jeff shows you the Screens in the new SQL Mode Setup Wizard... a new more robust (graphical)
interface for dropping factors into specific slot numbers on your customizeable report layout and defining the slot number
attributes displayed on your report.
Hint: Creating a custom HTML Report from scratch just got easier.
VIDEO #1 - Set Up for SQL Factors and the Customizeable HTML Report WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Sept, 2009 - Jeff shows you the interfaces for toggling JCapper into SQL Mode,
putting it back into Playlist File Mode, setting up your 35 SQL Factors,
and the Customizeable HTML Report.
Hint: Run a Calc Races in SQL Mode first and see what the Customizeable HTML Report that comes with the
download package looks like BEFORE you decide to rearrange the factors.
VIDEO #1B - Setting Up Your 35 SQL Factors from Scratch and Getting Data Into Your StarterHistory Table WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Sept, 2009 - Jeff walks you through setting up your 35 SQL Factors from scratch and shows you
how to get data into your StarterHistory Table.
Notes:
The above video was recorded to show BETA TESTERS of the SQL Enabled Data Window how to perfrom
SQL Factor Setup. While the install process for YOUR install is different than that shown
in the video... the instructions in the video for SQL Factor Setup and getting data into your StarterHistory Table
is correct.
If you do decide to rearrange your SQL Factors you WILL need to adjust (at a minimum) the
factor headings for each slot on your Customizeable HTML Report.
VIDEO #2 - Running The Data Window in SQL Mode WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Sept, 2009 - Jeff walks you through running the Data Window in SQL Mode.
VIDEO #3 - SQL UDMs WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Sept, 2009 - Jeff walks you through using the UDM Wizard to create SQL
UDMs, shows you how to run them through the Data Window, and talks about how to deal with
odds based factors in your SQL Expressions on race day.
Building Databases in SQL Mode (9:27)
WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded Oct 23, 2009 - Jeff walks you through using the new checkboxes in the Database Builder
to gain exact control over the scope and/or type of Build Database that you are about to run. Build Databses
in Playlist File Mode, in SQL Mode (with or without clearing the StarterHistory Table first) - or
build in BOTH modes concurrently - where the Database Builder creates a Playlist File AND populates
the StarterHistory Table.
VIDEO - BACK UP your JCapper.mdb File WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 08-10-2008 (4:03) - How to Back UP (and Restore if necessary) the file where your
UDM Defintions are stored. ALWAYS maintain back ups of this file.
VIDEO - The JCapper2008 System Defintions Screen WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK HERE
Recorded 08-01-2008 (22:39) - Jeff walks you through the JCapper2008 System Definitions Screen.
Author's note about these podcasts -
I recorded these in my San Diego, CA and Jupiter, FL sound studios. < G >
Ok, so I really don't have a sound studio, let alone two.
Truth be told I used my Toshiba Laptop and had fun doing them. The balconies outside both "offices" afford a fantastic view of the ocean... and the beach IS
within easy walking distance. Many of these were done from either balcony. At times I think neighbors and passers by were a little jealous. There
they were starting the car, trying not to spill coffee while rushing off to punch in by 9:00 am at some job. And there I was, already having made the
commute to the balcony, dressed for work in flip flops and board shorts, downloading files, calculating races, making the occasional odd bet,
and doing take after take on innane topics like downloading files.
Seriously though, there is good information to be found in these podcasts, Whether you are a new
user taking the Demo for the very first time, or an experienced JCapper user who has been there from the beginning.
It is my sincerest hope that watching and listening to me talk about using the program gives you insight that
elevates your game in some way.
Enjoy,
-jp
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Q. What if I have questions about something I can't find in the Videos or Help Docs?
A. The only stupid questions are the ones we are too shy to ask.
Post your questions in the JCapper 101 section of the JCapper Message Board.
I'm an extremely busy guy. Even so I try to read the JCapper Message Board at least once a day.
We just happen to have an active and friendly JCapper community reading the message board.
Many times somebody from the community will answer a question before I even get the chance to read it.
Email your questions to me.
I try to check my JCapper email inbox at least once a day. If you email a
question to me I'll email you back with an answer - usually within 24 hours.
Bottom Line: - If you have questions or need help with the program - ask.
