course IDs or Course Keys

[Paul44]

Is there any point to the course IDs or Course Keys, as even Links Corner is not publishing then on the Database?

[pmgolf]

Very much so. Those 2 items plus the precise course name make up the key that's used to store them on the database at LSPN, and probably here, too.

Pete

[Danny D]

Is there any point to the course IDs or Course Keys, as even Links Corner is not publishing then on the Database?

Those are also used to verify that you and others that you play with online have the same identical course. If you want to join a friend for an online match, those numbers MUST match on both of your computers, or you will never connect. Any time someone edits a course in the APCD and makes any changes, they must do what is know as a "Validate & Save" to complete the changes. During the validation process, the APCD issues the course a new set of numbers. That's what keeps the courses legitimate. Otherwise, a dishonest person could edit a course to make it play easier and use it to cheat in tournaments. So bottom line is, those numbers are VERY important to the course and the game.

Dan

[linksrevisited]

Yep very important for me in checking the courses in my database

[Andy]

In light of the above I will now be requiring designers to enter the course ID and Key when uploading finals of their courses.