SportsCode File Not in the Correct Format

Contents of Article

1. Issue: SportCode File Not in the Correct Format
2. Cause of SportsCode File Not in the Correct Format
3. Resolution
   
   

Issue: SportsCode File Not in the Correct Format

When trying to import a SportsCode annotation file into OpenField and this error is thrown:

Cause of SportsCode File Not in the Correct Format

An update in Hudl/Sportscode software version changed the format of the generated Sportscode files.

Incorrect Format:




Correct Format:

Resolutions

Resolution 1:

1. Download and Install OpenField version 3.3.0 or above (available early 2021)
2. Reimport Sportscode XML file into OpenField

Resolution 2:

1. Download Notepad ++
   
   
2. Open your SportsCode file in Notepad++
   
   
3. Press Ctrl + A (select all)
   
   
4. Press Ctrl + H (replace)
   
   
5. In 'Find What' type \x00
   
   
6. In 'Replace With' leave BLANK
   
   
7. In 'Search Mode' Selected 'Extended'
   
   
8. Then Click on 'Replace All'
   
   
9. Save file and import into OpenField
   
   
10. If the issue persists, please contact support