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Kwaka Apr 2010 9:26am, 8 Apr 2010 1,136 posts	Quote Pin Kwaka Morning all. Just wanted to show this off. runbritain.com
LorraineS Apr 2010 9:47am, 8 Apr 2010 25,230 posts	Quote Pin LorraineS morning T, good article
WolfDancer Apr 2010 3:20pm, 8 Apr 2010 34 posts	Quote Pin WolfDancer Today i managed to get the barcode printed out at the library, HOWEVER the image wouldn't show on the email i sent to the library even after we right clicked on it as the text asked us to. We managed to save the image onto the library computer but when we wanted to print it, the image has no size limit so was taking up half an A4 page. We managed to get it down in size to what they called wallet size, however this still means the barcode itself is about as long as a credit card. I think assuming everyone can print out these images has failed in this case. I have no intention of buying a Printer that would get used maybe once a year. i plan on being at Crammond on Saturday morning, but i will be pretty annoyed if the barcode won't work due to being the wrong size. You need a backup way of entering poeple rather than just the barcode. I would rather pay to have the proper type of barcode sent to me than buy a printer. Maybe a one off fee for a barcode card would be a good idea.
EyeSpy21 Apr 2010 6:07pm, 8 Apr 2010 389 posts	Quote Pin EyeSpy21 The instructions state "the best way to print it is by printing this page directly from your browser" - select file and print the webpage rather than printing the image itself. But take what you have to parkrun as, certainly in Glasgow, any barcodes that do not scan will be manually recorded, where no barcode = no result.
-Craig- Apr 2010 6:49pm, 8 Apr 2010 74 posts	Quote Pin -Craig- WoldDancer, thanks for trying - we'll give it a go with what you have. If it doesn't work - then I'll be there, and on registration; I'll make sure you get a time down. We're sticking with the old system this week, so we can enter barcode numbers. But we are only giving times to people with barcodes (whether they scan or not). If we do struggle to scan your barcode this week, you may need to look at trying a reprint (for future events). As EyeSpy21 says, the best way to print it, is to print the whole webpage - and just cut out the barcode. I think you have a valid point, some people may have difficulty trying to print out their barcode. All we can do is pass on the information to the main people at parkrun. I think there may be implications if they started charging for printing of barcodes, simply because it's a free event with no money exchanging hands at all. But it's a good suggestion, and I may be wrong. Getting annoyed on Saturday won't help though - everyone there on Saturday, including myself, are just unpaid volunteers. All of the brains behind all of the systems (including the barcodes, website etc) is all based down south. The main way to get in touch with them is via email. I'll be happy to pass your comments on to the appropriate people, if you like? Alternatively, you can drop us an email at edinburghparkrun@googlemail.com, and I can forward your message on. Or there may be another email on the main parkrun site. See you on Saturday, Craig
-Craig- Apr 2010 7:07pm, 8 Apr 2010 75 posts	Quote Pin -Craig- * I forgot to add - once you actually get down there ... you'll soon forget all the hassle you had sorting out barcodes!The race and atmosphere are fantastic. It'll soon become worth it
-Craig- Apr 2010 10:06pm, 8 Apr 2010 76 posts	Quote Pin -Craig- Actually, you know what WolfDancer - if you fmail me your Full name, and barcode number. I'll print it for you, for Saturday. On this page, got to the top ^ (look at the right hand side). You should see a section with links going to inbox, and compose. If you compose a new message to me, using "-craig-" in the send-to box. Just ask anyone in a bright yellow top for me on Saturday. Let me know if you have any trouble, Craig.
gazza125 Apr 2010 9:49pm, 22 Apr 2010 15 posts	Quote Pin gazza125 Remember - It's a double parkrun weekend at Edinburgh on 24 & 25 April 2010. Saturday is the normal 5k and Sunday hosts the re-scheduled Easter Sunday 10k. Both events start at 09:30am - Remember, Edinburgh is now barcode only
Jambomo Apr 2010 1:48pm, 23 Apr 2010 1,424 posts	Quote Pin Jambomo Woo hoo, I can do Sunday Note to self: Must print off barcode What happens if we don't have our barcodes?
WolfDancer Apr 2010 1:49pm, 23 Apr 2010 243 posts	Quote Pin WolfDancer no barcode = No time.