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Draw Types

Draw Types​

The convenience method engine.generateDrawDefinition() generates the following draw types:

  • AD_HOC - An arbitrary number of matchUps may be added to an arbitrary number of rounds.
  • COMPASS - Includes up to 8 structures; ensures participants a minimum of 3 matchUps.
  • CURTIS - Includes 2 consolation structures, each fed by 2 main structure rounds, and a 3-4 playoff.
  • DOUBLE_ELIMINATION - Main structure losers feed into consolation; consolation winner plays main structure winner.
  • FEED_IN_CHAMPIONSHIP_TO_QF - Main structure losers feed into consolation through the Quarterfinals.
  • FEED_IN_CHAMPIONSHIP_TO_R16 - Main structure losers feed into consolation through the Round of 16.
  • FEED_IN_CHAMPIONSHIP_TO_SF - Main structure losers feed into consolation through the Semifinals.
  • FEED_IN_CHAMPIONSHIP - Main structure losers in every round feed into consolation.
  • FEED_IN - Also known as "staggered entry", participants feed into the main structure at specified rounds.
  • FIRST_MATCH_LOSER_CONSOLATION - Losers feed into consolation whenever their first loss occurs.
  • FIRST_ROUND_LOSER_CONSOLATION - Only first round losers feed into consolation structure.
  • MODIFIED_FEED_IN_CHAMPIONSHIP - First and Second round losers are fed into consolation structure.
  • OLYMPIC - Includes up to 4 structures; ensures participants a minimum of 2 matchUps.
  • PLAY_OFF - All positions are played off; structures are added to ensure unique finishing positions.
  • ROUND_ROBIN - Participants divided into specified group sizes.
  • ROUND_ROBIN_WITH_PLAYOFF - Includes automated generation of specified playoff structures.
  • SINGLE_ELIMINATION - Standard knockout draw structure.
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Additional Playoff Structures getAvailablePlayoffProfiles() provides valid attributes for playoff structures generation. generateAndPopulatePlayoffStructures() generates playoff structures. attachPlayoffStructures() attaches playoff structures to target drawDefinition. addPlayoffStructures() combines generation and attachment of playoff structures.

Voluntary Consolation Structure getEligibleVoluntaryConsolationParticipants() configurable method for determining eligibility. generateVoluntaryConsolation() generates matchUps for consolation structure.