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The In-Round Timer is designed for precise time management during debates, presentations, or any time-sensitive activity. It features a visual hourglass graphic that flips over to indicate new steps or resets, and supports customizable prep timers and step-by-step templates.

Key Features:

• Visual Hourglass Timer: An intuitive graphic that animates sand flow and flips over for visual cues.
• Main Timer Control: Start, Pause, Reset, and move to the Next step in a sequence.
• Prep Timers: Separate, independent timers for "Your Prep" and "Opponent's Prep", which can be activated and displayed on the main timer.
• Customizable Templates: Create and save sequences of timed steps, ideal for structuring rounds or presentations.
• Template Editor: Easily add, edit, and reorder steps within templates, along with custom prep times.
• Template Management: Load and delete saved templates.

How to Use:

1. Launch: From the Google Docs menu, go to "Structura™ Tools" > "Open In-Round Timer".
2. Load a Template: Use the "Load Template" section to select and load a previously saved timer template.
3. Start Timer: Click "Start" on the main timer to begin the current step.
4. Prep Timers: Activate "Your Prep" or "Opponent's Prep" timers as needed. They will take over the main timer display. Click their "Start/Stop" buttons to toggle.
5. Next Step: Click "Next" to advance to the next step in your loaded template. The hourglass graphic will visually flip.
6. Reset: Click "Reset" to return the main timer to the beginning of the current template.
7. Create/Edit Templates: Switch to the "Templates" tab (at the top of the sidebar) to design your own timed sequences.

Customization:

In the "Templates" tab, you can define:

• Your Prep Time: Set default preparation time for your team.
• Opponent's Prep Time: Set default preparation time for your opponent.
• Steps: Add multiple steps, each with a custom label (e.g., "Constructive", "Cross-Ex", "Rebuttal") and a specific duration.