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# How to set an modifier, like a DNS, DNF, Interference, Double Whammy, or Disqualification - non-surfing formats

When you need to modify an athlete's ride or run, or mark it as something aside from a numerical score (e.g. 9.0), you use **Modifiers.** In LiveHeats, **Modifiers** are specific to each sport.

We support modifiers for a range of sports. This article describes how to add and or remove a modifier from a ride, run, score or result and how each of the [supported modifiers](#1-modifiers-explained) work for either [Judged sports](#1-how-to-add-or-remove-a-modifier-in-judged-sports-as-a-judge) or  [Racing sports](#1-how-to-add-or-remove-a-modifier-in-racing-sports)
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# How to add or remove a modifier in judged sports as a Judge

*Note: when one judge adds or removes a modifier from a ride, it updates on the **Head judge** and all other  **Judge's** devices.*

1. Tap the **Modifier** button on top right
2. Select the type of modifier you’d like to use
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3. Select the relevant ride of the athlete who will incur the modifier on their score or the "+"
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# How to add or remove a modifier in judged sports as a Head judge or Director

*Note: this action will add or remove the modifier from the ride on all  **Judges devices***

1. In the [Head judge page](https://liveheats.crisp.help/en/article/using-the-head-judge-or-announcer-page-1xn9dhu/), or via the [edit result page](https://liveheats.crisp.help/en/article/editing-results-or-scores-for-live-or-completed-heats-1wihvtw/), click on the ride to open the ride's dialogue, or a "+" for an empty ride
2. Go to the **Modifiers** section
3. Select the type of modifier you’d like to use
4. Select **Save**
5. If you need to **remove** the modifier select **None** and **Save**

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# How to add or remove a modifier in Racing sports

1. On the live heat you are scoring, select the **Eclipse** (three dots) button
2. Select the type of modifier you’d like to use
3. If you wish to remove a modifier, select the same **Eclipse** (three dots) button again and select **remove modifier**
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# Modifiers explained

**Interference** - halves the athlete's second-best ride score, INT tag will be applied

**Priority interference** - zeroes out the athlete's second-best ride score, INT tag will be applied

**Double whammy** - points are doubled

**Team 5-point penalty** - applies a 5-point penalty to the team

**DNI (Did Not Improve)** - Athlete did not improve on their previous score/run/result

**DNS (Did Not Start)** - Athlete did not start in the heat/run/race. This removes the athlete from the result/rank

**DNF (Did Not Finish)** - Athlete did not finish the heat/run/race

**DSQ (Disqualified)** - Athlete was disqualified from the heat/run/race, and removes them from the final result/rank

Scores and results marked with DNI, DNS, DNF & DSQ will not be included in the competitor's overall score line, place or final result.
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# Common questions

**How do we enter a Paddling interference (surfing)?**

If the offending athlete did not stand up and didn't receive a score, then you should add the interference to the athlete's next available ride, as illustrated with the "+" icon. Select the interference that alligns with your rule book - if they lose their full second counting score "Priority interference" or if they lose half of their second counting score "Interference":
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