How to Set Up the Master Bowler Database 2026 (MBD-2026)

If you have BLS-2026 Professional or AutoScoring, you can also use the optional Master Bowler Database (MBD-2026). This tool makes it easier to manage bowler information across multiple leagues. Here’s how to set it up.

Step 1: Install MBD-2026
• Download and run the separate installer for MBD-2026.
• Follow the prompts to finish the installation.

Step 2: Activate MBD-2026 in BLS-2026
• Open BLS-2026.
• Go to File > Program Preferences > MBD.
• Click the ACTIVATE button.
• Open the MBD-2026 Manager to confirm that the database has been created.

Step 3: Connect BLS-2026 to MBD-2026
• In BLS-2026, go to File > Program Preferences.
• Select the Master Bowler Database tab.
• Click ENABLE so BLS-2026 can communicate with MBD-2026.

Step 4: Link Your Leagues to MBD-2026
• Open the league you want to link.
• Go to the Database tab.
• Check the option Linked to the Master Bowler Database.
• Repeat this step for each league you want connected.

That’s it! Once linked, your leagues will share bowler data through MBD-2026, making it faster and easier to manage bowlers across multiple leagues.