OPTIMUS



Technical Guide

Installation

• System requirements

  Optimus is designed for zero-administration use — no installation required. Just unpack and run on any available computer.

  При старте будут применяться default настройки, при необходимости измените их через меню "Сревис-Настройки".

• What is included
  • Judging system
  • Video processing tools
  • Web publishing
• Portable deployment
  • Single-computer setup — run everything on one machine
    Best for small events or personal training
    Run a competition without technical setup
  • Local network setup — multiple judges connected to a shared system
    Ideal for on-site competitions
    Handle judging at scale
  • Distributed setup — flexible deployment across multiple machines
    For large events or advanced workflows
    Distributed judging environment

Networking

All system components (database, judging clients, video tools) can run on a single machine or be distributed across multiple computers.

Depending on your setup, you can use:

• Embedded database — portable and simple
• Dedicated database server — for performance and reliability
• Shared storage — for multi-user environments
• Data storage configuration for large events
  1. Убедитесь что файрволл на сервере БД и файловом сервере разрешает входящие подключения.
     ВАЖНО! не забывайте восстановить обратно после завершения соревнований.
  2. Настройка хранилища MEDIA-данных на файловом сервере (server_name):
     • завести отдельного пользователя: net user "ИмяПользователя" /add
       опционально можно добавить его в отдельную группу: net localgroup "НазваниеГруппы" "ИмяПользователя" /add
     • создать папку MediaDir и выделить в общий доступ с shared permission Все - чтение/запись; и настроить ACL папки Security - чтение/запись;
     • укажите в настройках соревнования параметр MediaDir в формате UNC \\server_name\share_name
  3. Настройка сервера БД:
     • Укажите имя сервера и путь к файлу БД в окне настроек.
       Portable (Embedded mode) and dedicated installation are applicable for local setups.
     • For production use a standalone Firebird SQL server are required.
       Скачайте и устаните сервер Firebird 5.0 из официального сайта. Настройте его согласно ваших требований безопасности (завести пользователя, режим работы и пр.).
     • SQL-server natively supports major operating systems, including Windows, Linux and MacOS; x32/x64 version
       ВАЖНО! Для программы используйте только x32 Windows версию клиентской библиотеки fbclient.dll.

(!) ВАЖНО не забывайте после соревнований вернуть все в начальное состоятие.

Video infrastructure

The environment also includes required system configuration based on the selected setup — such as data storage location and access paths.

• FFmpeg setup
• Video handling scenarios
• Zodiak video output

Maintenance (Tips and Tricks )

• Real-time audit trail

  To monitor logs in real time (similar to tail), install PowerShell 7.5 from Microsoft.

  Get-Content -Wait <path_to_file>

  This command displays new lines as they are added to the file.

• Backup and restore Используйте bat-файл из папки DB для создания резервных копий базы данных и ее восстановления. Следуйте инструкции по использованию утилиты gbak
• How to verify a file checksum

  Calculate the SHA256 checksum using the following command:

  certutil -hashfile <path_to_file> SHA256

  To compare the result with an expected hash, use:

  check_hash.bat <file> <hash>

  Alternatively, you can use 7-Zip to calculate and verify checksums.

• What should you do in case lost or corupted license file?

  In this case you will recieve error message about it

  The system will apply a Free license. In this case a nag window will appears, you won't get new versions or updates, any modules won't work.
  Please contact with our tech support to get valid license file.
• Multilingual architecture
  • Database tables can apply any of language you prefered. Use -g key to switch.
  • User interface переключается автоматически для English/Rusian настроек интерфейса Windows
• What does a version number mean?

  The OPTIMUS version consists of four numbers: major.minor.patch.build. They differ in several ways:

  • major - a release is issued that changes the way old functionality is used.
  • minor - released new functionality that does not affect the old one;
  • patch - incremental release number is made fixes or improvements;
  • build - compilation number during development;
  The version number can be checked in the exefile properties on the Details tab or in application menu About.