> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://trialmonster.gitbook.io/trialmonster/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://trialmonster.gitbook.io/trialmonster/scoremonster/scoring-modes-explained.md).

# Scoring modes

he options available

#### Manual Entry

The device is used to simply replace a traditional socreboard and pen. Rider numbers and scores are recorded electronically on the device and can then be emailed to a results team in CSV format.

#### Online Observer

Trial details - number of sections etc. are downloaded from the web.  Rider numbers and scores are recorded electronically on the device and are then emailed/uploaded to a webserver for processing. An observer would normally observe a single section - however, it is possible to observer more than one by changing the section number in the Settings. 

#### Online Rider

Each rider records their own scores throughout the event. Following the event, these scores are emailed/uploaded to a webserver for processing.

#### Online Group

A group of up to six riders score themselves throughout the trial on a shared device. Following the event, these scores are emailed/uploaded to a webserver for processing.

#### Timing mode

Timekeeper records rider finish times and sequence for Time and Observation trials.  Following the event, these times are emailed/uploaded to a webserver for processing.