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Limitations with Position labels

Last post 02-23-2010, 8:39 by StefanRenzewitz. 4 replies.
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  •  08-20-2006, 12:52 95

    Limitations with Position labels

    After creating a position label at a position whose previous move was NOT a multiple candidate move or a transposed move, the move list is reset to Zero (as mentioned in the manual).

    This makes it hard to jump to the labeled position and simply press the back button to see what lead to this position. Since no moves are numbered now and the position tree is not highlighted, we have no idea where in the move order we are at (I have long move orders), unless the position label includes the original move number.

    Based on this problem and the current given explanation (found in the demo manual) there seems to be a need for a Branch list tab (with branches listed at move numbers)

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    Example based on demo: Let's say I'm following the Alekhine repertoire and before any branch occurs I create a position label. Later, how can I tell which move occured just prior to the position? I now have to run thru the repertoire moves until I visually recognize the position "just prior" to the labeled position.

    I understand the concept of and possibility of transpositions, but in this case, I entered the repertoire as an ordered number of moves (one move after another in linear fashion) and expect to find the numbered move just prior to the position label.
    Perhaps it's better, for my usage, to use the Candidate move comment field for comments like: "Here, my opponent Bob, looked very concerned".

  •  08-20-2006, 11:25 97 in reply to 95

    AW: Limitations with Position labels

    In the future I plan to handle the situation as follows:

    If you jump to a position which already exists in the move list it will work just like you clicked on that move in the move list.

    If you jump to a position which is not in the move list CPT will automatically pick 'any' line leading to that position. Additionally in the future there is a candidate move window which shows all moves leading to the current position. Of course you can navigate backwards your repertoire this way.

    Regards,

    Stefan

  •  08-20-2006, 3:16 98 in reply to 97

    Re: AW: Limitations with Position labels

    Thank you Stefan.

    Great support!

  •  02-21-2010, 2:48 1460 in reply to 97

    Re: AW: Limitations with Position labels

    Hi - I like the idea of being able to see all moves leading to the current position. Has this feature been implemented in 3.3?  I can't seem to find it.

    Thanks!

  •  02-23-2010, 8:39 1462 in reply to 1460

    Re: AW: Limitations with Position labels

    Hi,

    for CPT 3.3 it is not implemented, but it is implemented for CPT 4 (which will be released in the first half of 2010). Please note, it only shows all moves leading to the current position which are part of your repertoire. 

    Regards,

    Stefan

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