Author: Tord Romstad
Date: 12:12:17 10/07/05
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On October 07, 2005 at 14:41:55, Daniel Clausen wrote: >I assume most Windows users will prefer the single window approach (MDI - >multiple document interface) because this approach is quite common there. (the >MFC framework supports it strongly) It seems so. I am fairly sure it is a very bad choice for a Macintosh program, though. >Personally I prefer multiple windows, but to a reasonable extend. (I don't want >a separate window for the clocks. I want them either in the board window or the >movelist window) I agree. I think our preferences are rather similar. >The program 'Vektor3' is an example of a IMHO great chess GUI. (see >http://www.schubert-it.com/vektor3/ for screenshots) Three windows, each having >a very clear focus on a certain aspect of the game. (I especially love the >"Show/Hide Evaluation Board" - just perfect :) Yes, I remember looking at it a long time ago. I ended up deleting it without registering. The GUI was really nice, but the weak engine and the lack of UCI and xboard support made it uninteresting to me. It is possible that my GUI will end up somewhat similar, but of course less elegant, with fewer features, and hopefully a stronger engine. :-) Tord
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