Technical Guide#
RideSheet is simple software, and does not require any specialist skills to install or maintain. It is possible to create a new RideSheet installation from a copy, without any specific technical or programming knowledge; however, you may find it useful to have:
- Familiarity with spreadsheets
- Experience using the command line
- Ability to use GitHub
This guide covers how to install and set up your own copy of RideSheet, as well as technical details for developers and advanced users.
- Installing RideSheet
- Step-by-step instructions for creating a new RideSheet installation from a template
- Configuration
- How to configure your RideSheet installation, including Document Properties, Lookups, and customizations
- Importing data
- Tips for importing existing customer and trip data into RideSheet
- Apps Script
- Technical details about the Google Apps Script code that powers RideSheet's functionality
- Updating the Code
- How to update your RideSheet installation when new versions are released, and how to update the code yourself
- Troubleshooting
- Solutions for common technical issues and how to get help when needed