# Race certificate creation ### In the DistantRace platform, it is possible to automatically generate virtual certificates for finishers. It’s quite simple to do. Here is a short instruction: #### 1. Open the race certificate view [![](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/scaled-1680-/image-1720337000561-23-08.png)](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/image-1720337000561-23-08.png) In this view, you will be able to see all distances by blocks and download the PPTX file for the certificate design for each one. #### 2. Create the certificate design The certificate design must be created in PPTX format (Microsoft PowerPoint). Specific text fields in the design will be automatically replaced. ##### Automatic Fields Field | Race/Challenge | Description -- | --- | --- [EVENT NAME] | Race & Challenge | Event (Competition or Challenge) name [COMPETITION] | Race | Competition name [PARTICIPANT NAME] | Race & Challenge | Participant’s full name [Participant Name] | Race & Challenge | Participant’s full name formatted with each word starting with a capital letter [NR] | Race | Participant’s starting number [DISTANCE] | Race | Name of the race distance [GROUP] | Race & Challenge | Name of the participant’s group [TEAM] | Race & Challenge | Team name [FINISH DATE] | Race & Challenge | Date the race or challenge was completed [RESULT] | Race | Finish time in the format HH:MM:SS.m [P_D] | Race | Place in the distance [P_GR] | Race | Place in the group [C_D] | Race | Number of participants in the distance [C_GR] | Race | Number of participants in the group [AVG_SP] | Race | Average speed [LAP_0] | Race | Lap time 1 [LAP_1] | Race | Lap time 2 [LAP_2] | Race | Lap time 3 [LAP_3] | Race | Lap time 4 [LAP_4] | Race | Lap time 5 [TIME] | Challenge | Total time spent in the challenge [KM] | Challenge | Total kilometers covered [STEPS] | Challenge | Total number of steps [RANK] | Challenge | Overall result [GRANK] | Challenge | Group result [T P] | Challenge | Total points [T E] | Challenge | Total energy ##### Design Samples Designs can be created in PowerPoint, but you can also use the service [canva.com](https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=race-certificate), where many race certificate designs are available: [https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=race-certificate](https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=race-certificate). ###### How to use canva.com to create a new design? 1. Choose a design from the available templates: [https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=race-certificate](https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=race-certificate) 2. Click “Customize this template” [![](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/scaled-1680-/image-1720349284386-47-46.png)](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/image-1720349284386-47-46.png) 3. Once you have created the desired design and added the “automatic fields”, click “Share” -> “More”. [![](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/scaled-1680-/image-1720349371521-48-48.png)](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/image-1720349371521-48-48.png) 4. In the list, select “Microsoft PowerPoint” and click “Download” [![](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/scaled-1680-/image-1720349435877-49-54.png)](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/image-1720349435877-49-54.png) 5. This created design can now be added to distantrace.com and the created design sample can be viewed. ###### Some race certificate samples from canva.com Title | File | Sample ---- | --- | --- | [Colorful Modern Geometric Certificate of Participation](https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAFyDmI-DqY-colorful-modern-geometric-certificate-of-participation/) | [File](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Colorful%20Modern%20Geometric%20Certificate%20of%20Participation.pptx) | [![Colorful%20Modern%20Geometric%20Certificate%20of%20Participation3.jpeg](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Colorful%20Modern%20Geometric%20Certificate%20of%20Participation3.jpeg)](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Colorful%20Modern%20Geometric%20Certificate%20of%20Participation3.jpeg) [Orange Geometric Challenger Certificate Marathon](https://www.canva.com/p/templates/EAEsYWJHo5w-orange-geometric-challenger-certificate-marathon/) | [File](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Orange%20Geometric%20Challenger%20Certificate%20Marathon.pptx) | [![Orange%20Geometric%20Challenger%20Certificate%20Marathon.jpeg](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Orange%20Geometric%20Challenger%20Certificate%20Marathon.jpeg)](https://media.distantrace.com/manager/examples/diploma/Orange%20Geometric%20Challenger%20Certificate%20Marathon.jpeg) ##### Adding Certificates to DistantRace ###### Deleting Certificates To delete a certificate, check the “Clear” field and click the “Save” button. ###### Publishing a Certificate If “Is Published?” is checked, a certificate will be automatically generated for the participant after results are added. ###### Adding a New PPTX File Click the “Browse…” button, select the certificate, and click “Save.” After clicking “Save,” a visual sample is automatically created - this can take up to a minute. If a specific font is used that displays incorrectly, please send the font to support@distantrace.com for it to be added to the system. ###### Generate Certificates for Participants If results are already added for participants, you can add a virtual certificate for participants by clicking “Save & Generate.” If the participant already has a certificate, it will be regenerated. [![](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/scaled-1680-/image-1720353696230-01-26.png)](https://docs.distantrace.com/lv/uploads/images/gallery/2024-07/image-1720353696230-01-26.png)