Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our users.
For an even larger (and searchable listing), as well as answers to other questions, please visit the FanDraft Community Forums.
5.2 "Alert" message prior to starting a draft
5.3 I started a draft accidentally!
5.4 Exited program in middle of draft
5.5 Draft Clock (seconds)
5.6 Draft Clock (Edit Time)
5.7 Edit Selections / Undo Pick
5.8 Forward, Back, Skip
5.9 Editing selections at the end or late in the draft
5.10 Position Breakdown Display
5.11 Can't see the ticker
5.12 Draft Ticker
1.1. How do I view FanDraft on a T.V.?
Question:
For those of you without the access to the convenience of a digital projector, may opt to export the monitor display to a television.
Answer:
The process is very simple:
Just see below:
http://www.fandraft.com/howitworks.html
2.1. Lost password - for download
Question:
I lost my password to download the software, what should I do?
Answer:
Click below:
https://www.fansoftmedia.com/store/member.php
Then fill in the information under the "Lost Password" area.
2.2. Transferring Files - Using different computer at draft
Question:
I am going to order the registered download onto my desktop computer, but will be using a different computer at the draft. What should I do?
Answer:
The registered download comes as one large install file. All you have to do is copy that file onto a USB Drive or CD-ROM, then install it onto the other computer.
It is suggested that you do all of the league setup, etc on one computer though. Transferring league files to and from other computers is not suggested, or supported.
2.3. Updates and Upgrades
Question:
Is there a limit to the number of times you can use FanDraft...Do I have to purchase a new copy each year?
Answer:
No, not at all.
Once you purchase it you can use it as many times as you would like, for as many years as you would like.
Even if you decide you don't want to purchase future upgrades, you can manually enter in future NFL rookies.
However, FanDraft does generally come out with annual upgrades with new tools/features, and an updated NFL Player Database.
Registered users can purchase the update for
50% off the regular price
.
2.4. Update to new version for 50% off
Question:
How do I get the new FanDraft update for 50% off?
Answer:
If you are a FanDraft owner from the prior years version, you are eligible to get the new update for 50% off.
To do so,
login to your FanSoft Account
and you will be able to order from there.
http://www.fansoftmedia.com/store/
2.5. CD-ROM orders
Question:
Can I get the program on a CD-ROM?
Answer:
Now available: Get a CD-ROM of FanDraft via mail order.
Mail order is now available for an addition $10.00 (no s/h),
click here to order a CD-ROM
(additional $10)
Mail orders are shipped USPS, and usually take 3-5 business days to arrive.
Registered download order are
not
charged S&H fees, and are available
immediately
following purchase.
2.6. How long does it take to receive my order?
Question:
How long does it take to receive my order
Answer:
Registered download order are available
immediately
following purchase.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to download once payment is received.
Mail order CD-ROMs are available for an addition $10.00 (no s/h),
click here to order a CD-ROM
(additional $10)
Mail orders are shipped USPS, and usually take 3-5 business days to arrive.
3.1. Online/Internet Drafting
Question:
Not everyone is able to make the draft, can we run FanDraft over the internet?
Answer:
FanDraft does not presently offer with internet capabilities, however this functionality may arrive in future versions.
Most leagues currently tend to use free Instant Messaging (IM) programs (i.e. AOL IM,MSN IM, or Google Talk) to run conversations in the background while the draft is occurring, for those who aren't in attendance.
In the last year a wide variety of VPN (Virtual Private Network) and VNC(Virtual Network Computer)
software has become available, which allows others to login to your PC, and view your screen live. Such software would make it possible for those not in attendance to see the FanDraft screen just like everyone else.A few samples of this software include:
Note: The above are all 3rd party products. We do not support this software, and you should contact the vendor directly with any questions before purchase. The list is also not endorsed by FanDraft, but rather a random sampling of some of the many products available.
3.2. Download player update
Question:
When I go to download the player update I am getting an internet connection error, what should I do?
Answer:
This is usually caused by a Firewall. Set your Firewall to allow the program through.
Also, you can just visit the DOWNLOADS section of the FanDraftLittleleague.com website to download the latest updates.
4.1. Serpentine / Custom draft orders
Question:
Can I conduct a serpentine draft, or trade draft picks?
Answer:
In the Setup>Draft Order area you can set each individual pick.
To copy to the following rounds just select "Copy to Next Round" or "Reverse to next Round". In the case of a serpentine draft you would want to do a "Reverse to next Round" till all of your rounds are set. The registered version allows for up to 50 rounds of draft.
Every individual pick can be set to your exact customization.
5.1. Draft Board Stream vs Draft Summary
Question:
Which should I use during the draft "Draft Board Stream" or "Draft Summary"
Answer:
This is all personal preference, but we suggest having the Draft Board stream. The DBS scrolls automatically through all available players in the draft. It is a lot more useful to owners to know what players are available, then a summary of rosters.
At the end of each round a "Round Summary" is displayed, so users can see whose all been taken.
5.2. "Alert" message prior to starting a draft
Question:
I'm getting an "Alert" message before starting a draft, what is this?
Answer:
If all of your teams are not setup, or the draft order hasn't been completed, then an alert will notify you of this.
You should setup all of your league, team, and draft order information before starting the draft.
5.3. I started a draft accidentally!
Question:
I started a draft accidentally, WHAT SHOULD I DO??!
Answer:
Feel free to get familiar with the draft portion of the program. Test and get use to the live draft as much as you need.
Whenever you go to Draft-> Start Draft and hit the "START DRAFT" button, it will clear all prior picks and draft data. This means you can as many Mock Drafts as you want prior to the actual draft.
5.4. Exited program in middle of draft
Question:
I accidentally exited the program in the middle of the draft, what should I do?
Answer:
To continue from where you left off, simply go to Draft->Continue Draft.
All information is automatically saved and stored during the draft, so doing should bring you right back to where you left off.
Make sure to select "Continue" draft though, and not "Start New Draft". Starting a New Draft does exactly that, erases all prior information and starts a new draft.
5.5. Draft Clock (seconds)
Question:
I need a few extra seconds on the draft clock to get adjusted between each pick, what should I do?
Answer:
First note that when the draft clock hits zero, it doesn't automatically skip to the next pick.
If you would like to reset the timer at any time, click the "Reset" button located directly to the right of the timer.
There is also a pause button on the Draft Clock controls, which will pause at any time. Re-clicking the pause button will cause the clock to resume. Clicking the "Timer" icon lets you reset the timer for the remainder of the draft.
5.6. Draft Clock (Edit Time)
Question:
Our draft has different time allowed per pick for every round.
Answer:
On the draft clock control panel, click on the "Timer" icon. This will allow you to change the draft timer at any moment.
If you would like to reset the timer at any time, click the "Reset" button located directly to the right of the timer.
There is also a pause button on the Draft Clock controls, which will pause at any time. Re-clicking the pause button will cause the clock to resume.
5.7. Edit Selections / Undo Pick
Question:
I accidentally selected a player during the draft, how do I undo this?
Answer:
At any time during the draft you can hit the back button and reselect the prior pick.
If you go back several picks, you can use the "forward" arrow to get back to your right place in the draft.
Another great way to edit picks is to use the "Edit Selections". This will allow you to jump to any pick in the draft and change what team and/or player needs to be corrected.
5.8. Forward, Back, Skip
Question:
What are the navigational (back, forward, skip) arrows in the draft area for?
Answer:
SKIP
: Allows you to actually SKIP a selection without taking a player. This is useful at the end of the draft if different teams have a different amount of selections.
BACK arrow
: Allows you to move back selections in the draft. Useful for making quick edits. If you are very far into the draft, you are better of using the "Edit Selections"
FORWARD arrow
: For use if you use the back arrow multiple times, and need to return to the current pick.
5.9. Editing selections at the end or late in the draft
Question:
There was a mistake made in the early rounds of the draft, how do we fix this?
Answer:
Go to Draft >Edit Selections.
5.10. Position Breakdown Display
Question:
What is the Position Breakdown Display?
Answer:
This display shows how many players at each position have been selected, as well as how many slots each team is allowed left at each.
5.11. Can't see the ticker
Question:
The windows tool bar is blocking my view of the ticker. What should I do?
Answer:
This is a "Windows" issue, which you can easily customize.
> Right click over a solid area of the menu bar
> Select "Properties".
> Check mark the "Auto-hide the task bar".
Note: This is not an issue in version 7.02+
5.12. Draft Ticker
Question:
How does the draft ticker work?
Answer:
The draft ticker works like a standard "news ticker", streaming the latest information from the draft along the bottom of the screen.
The ticker starts up once the first couple of picks are selected, then continues to stream throughout the draft. If you would like to speed up the ticker, there is a speed control on the left hand side of the ticker.
7.1. Do you have an Apple / Mac version?
Question:
Do you have an Apple / Mac version?
Answer:
YES! Starting in version 3 we now have both a Mac and PC version of FanDraft.
7.2. Keeper League / Carry Over
Question:
Does FanDraft allow for keeper leagues?
Answer:
Yes. You can set players on keeper teams in the
Players Setup
area.
8.1. Installing updates
Question:
I was informed that there was an update TO MY CURRENT VERSION that I should install. How do I install this update without losing the information I entered?
Answer:
Instructions for installing updates can be found here:
http://fansoftmedia.com/community2/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3
IMPORTANT:
If you are upgrading from a prior years FanDraft (pre v.6x) you will need to re-enter all information
8.2. Email / No response from support
Question:
I'm not getting response to emails I'm sending to support, why!?
Answer:
We try to respond immediate to all questions, and most responses are within 24hrs at the latest. If you aren't hearing back by then, likely our email is being eaten up by your SPAM Guard.
1) Check your "Junk Box" and see if the emails are automatically going in there.
2) Add "support @ fandraft.com" and "support @ fansoftmedia.com" to your email "Safe List"