2.6.7 Auto-Repeat Insert Size — mirror size from ring to middle finger
Auto-Repeat Insert Size — mirror size from ring to middle finger
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The Auto-Repeat Insert Size setting controls whether Spectre Cloud automatically copies the ring finger insert size to the middle finger insert size field when a spec sheet is being completed. For the majority of bowlers, both finger inserts are the same size — entering the ring finger size first and having the middle finger field populate automatically removes a redundant data entry step and eliminates the risk of the two fields being accidentally left mismatched.
🎳 Why Ring and Middle Finger Inserts Are Usually the Same Size
In most bowling fittings, the ring finger and middle finger are close enough in size that a single insert size suits both. The ring finger is typically measured first — it is the controlling finger in the release for most bowlers — and the middle finger is then matched to it. Spectre Cloud's Auto-Repeat Insert Size formalises this common practice as an automatic step rather than a manual one.
- ✅ Saves a data entry step on the majority of spec sheets where both fingers use the same insert size.
- ✅ Eliminates accidental mismatches where the fitter enters the ring size and forgets to update the middle finger field.
- ✅ The mirrored value can be overridden at any time — if the middle finger requires a different size, simply enter it manually and the override is saved.
- ❌ Not appropriate for bowlers with a significant size difference between their ring and middle fingers — in these cases the auto-repeat value will need to be overridden on every spec sheet.
Note: Auto-Repeat Insert Size mirrors the insert size only — it does not copy insert type, brand, or any other insert attribute from one finger to the other. ⚠️ Verify with your Spectre team: confirm exactly which insert-related fields are mirrored by this setting, and whether type and brand are also copied or only the size value.
🛠️ Enabling or Disabling Auto-Repeat Insert Size
📊 How Auto-Repeat Behaves in Practice
| Scenario | Auto-Repeat Off | Auto-Repeat On |
|---|---|---|
| Ring and middle finger same size (most bowlers) | Both fields require manual entry — fitter must enter the same value twice | Middle finger field populates automatically when ring finger size is entered |
| Ring and middle finger different sizes | Both fields require manual entry — no risk of incorrect auto-population | Middle finger field auto-populates with ring size — fitter overrides with correct value |
| Ring finger size not yet entered | Middle finger field blank — manual entry required | Middle finger field remains blank until ring finger size is entered |
| Ring finger size updated after middle finger override | Middle finger field unchanged | ⚠️ Verify with Spectre team: confirm whether updating the ring finger size re-triggers the auto-repeat and overwrites a manual middle finger override, or whether the override is preserved. |
🔗 Relationship to Autofill Insert OD (2.6.6)
Auto-Repeat Insert Size and Autofill Insert OD work together on the insert section of the spec sheet. When both are enabled, the workflow for a standard two-fingertip insert fitting is almost fully automatic:
- Insert type is selected — Autofill Insert OD populates the drill bit size field.
- Ring finger insert size is entered — Auto-Repeat Insert Size mirrors it to the middle finger field.
- Fitter reviews both fields, overrides if needed, and proceeds.
- ✅ Together, 2.6.6 and 2.6.7 reduce insert-related data entry to a single size entry and a review step for the majority of fittings.
- ✅ Each setting is independently toggleable — shops that want one but not the other can enable selectively.
⚙️ When to Consider Turning Auto-Repeat Insert Size Off
- ✅ Training new staff — disabling Auto-Repeat requires trainees to consciously measure and enter both finger sizes independently, reinforcing the habit of checking each finger rather than assuming they match.
- ✅ Shops fitting bowlers with frequent size differences — if your bowler base frequently presents with ring and middle finger size differences (common in older bowlers or those with arthritis or injury), the override step on every sheet may outweigh the convenience of the autofill.
- ✅ High-precision competitive fitting — in environments where every measurement is verified independently as a matter of process, manual entry of both fields provides an additional confirmation step.
- ❌ Turning Auto-Repeat off in a standard shop doubles the number of insert size entries on every spec sheet for no practical gain — the mirrored value is correct for the overwhelming majority of bowlers and is trivial to override when it is not.
📌 A Note on Bowlers With Different Ring and Middle Finger Sizes
For bowlers who consistently require different insert sizes on each finger, consider recording a note in their bowler profile so that any staff member opening a new spec sheet knows to expect an override. The note serves as a reminder that the auto-repeated value will need to be corrected — preventing it from being accepted without review.
- ✅ Use the bowler profile notes or comments field to flag consistent size differences. ⚠️ Verify with your Spectre team: confirm whether Spectre Cloud includes a dedicated notes or comments field on the bowler profile, and whether it is visible when a new spec sheet is opened.
- ✅ The correct middle finger size, once manually entered and saved, will appear in the bowler's spec sheet history — future fittings can reference this history to confirm both sizes rather than relying on the auto-repeat alone.
☁️ Scope of This Setting
This setting is stored at the account level and applies to all new spec sheets across all devices. ⚠️ Verify with your Spectre team: confirm per-user vs. per-account/shop scope — this question has persisted from 2.3.5 through 2.6.7 and must be resolved and applied retroactively across all affected pages before this chapter is published.
Related Sections
- 2.6.6 — Autofill Insert OD: auto drill bit size per insert type and grip
- 2.6.5 — Autofill Bridge: auto standard bridge (1/4" fingertip, 3/8" conventional)
- 2.6.1 — Overview: why leaving all auto-suggestions on saves time
- 2.6.8 — Next auto-suggestion setting (if applicable)
- 3.x — Bowlers: recording finger measurements in a bowler profile
- 4.x — Spec Sheet: entering insert sizes and OD
Tip: Auto-Repeat Insert Size is one of those settings that is invisible when it is working correctly — the middle finger field is simply already filled in when the fitter gets to it. Its value becomes obvious the first time it is turned off and a fitter submits a spec sheet with the middle finger field blank. Leave it on.
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