Before you begin using NV Play Cricket for Windows, you should check where match data is being saved on your computer, whether automatic backups are enabled during matches (allowing a match to be restored to a previous state), and how frequently matches will be uploaded to the server and Match Centre.
To do this:
- Open NV Play Cricket. You don't need to log in.
- Go to Tools > Configuration. The Configuration dialogue opens.
- Click the General tab.
- Check the file path beside the Folder field.
Match Folder Location
Depending on your OneDrive configuration, the default file path for the Match Folder is:
- C:\Users\[user]\Documents\Cricket Matches, or;
- C:\Users\[user]\OneDrive\Documents\Cricket Matches
You can browse to these locations in Windows Explorer using the following environment variable shortcuts:
- %userprofile%\Documents\Cricket Matches
- %userprofile%\OneDrive\Documents\Cricket Matches
Open Windows Explorer by holding down the Windows key on your keyboard, then pressing E. Copy and paste a shortcut into the Windows Explorer Quick Access bar and then press Enter. Only one of these shortcuts will work as match folder data is stored in a single location on your computer.
If needed, use the Browse button to select a different location. All matches are automatically saved in their latest state to the local SQL database. If the application is closed during a live match, it will reopen at the most recent saved state.
Automatic Match Backups
The Automatically backup Match every Over/Wicket/Break in Play checkbox is ticked by default. This ensures match data is saved at key points, allowing you to restore the match to an earlier state if needed. This is particularly useful when multiple errors occur and require correction without disrupting live play.
To restore a match to a previous backup:
- Go to File > Restore Match Version. The Restore Match Version dialogue opens.
- Select the most recent Backup Date/Time that corresponds to the last correct version of the match.
- Click the Restore button. The Restore Match Version prompt opens.
- Click Continue on the warning prompt. Note that restoring to the backup will overwrite the current match with the match values in the backup.
If Automatically backup Match every Over/Wicket/Break in Play is not ticked on the General tab of the Configuration dialogue, you can still manually save the match at any time. To do this:
- Go to File > Backup Current Match.
- Wait for the process to complete. A confirmation prompt appears when it has finished.
- Click OK. In future when restoring from this backup the match is returned to the state when saved, ready for scoring to continue.
Live Match Upload Frequency
By default, Live Match Upload is set to Every Ball/Event. However, you can choose from other available options by selecting the appropriate radio button:
- Manual – For weak or intermittent internet connections, or if live scoring is not required.
- Every Ball/Event – Uploads match data on every ball or event.
- Every Over/Wicket/Break in Play – Uploads match data at key points.
- Every X Minutes – Uploads data at a fixed interval, in minutes.
If Manual is selected, the Scoring Sync Status at the bottom of the main screen will display Upload Required when new data needs to be uploaded. To upload manually, click the rotated arrow icon to the right of the text:
Once the upload is complete, the Scoring Sync Status will show as Up To Date until new data needs to be uploaded again. This process should be repeated as needed, but otherwise, match saving, backups, and live scoring uploads will occur automatically.
Finalising Configuration Settings
After adjusting these settings to the your preference, click OK to save them and close the Configuration dialogue. These settings are retained when the NV Play Cricket software is closed and reopened, so changes only need to be made if your specific requirements change.