You can create ABCDEF pairings with sixsomes using our Automatic Scheduler when creating pairings for a round.
To do this, first, go to Rounds > Round Profile > Scheduling Settings. Make sure you are set to play sixsomes.
Then, go to Rounds > Create New Pairings > Automatic Scheduling
In the Further Schedule By tab, select "ABCDEF". The following options will be available:
Place A's from low to high, B's from high to low, and continue alternating: Take a look at the following ABCDEF pairings:
The pairings are being created with the "snake" ordering.Random: Create absolutely random pairings by ABCDEF. Do not look at previous rounds to balance the scheduling. Simply identify players as A,B, C, D, E, and F players and organize as such.
After deciding on the ABCDEF option, click "Save", "Continue"
The ABCDEF pairings will be created. Click on "Additional Information" and select "index" to view the indexes next to the players' names.
You can also go to Rounds > Round Player Roster > and sort the players by index. By doing this, we will place the players in their ABCDEF "buckets" for easy viewing.