[Scidvspc-users] Question regarding the training feature (tree window)

[Andreas E. <gre...@gm...>]

Hi,
 
I'd like to use the training feature in the tree window to practice my opening repertoire but the way to activate it seems to be a bit cumbersome. So to be sure I don't make anything wrong I describe the steps how I activate it:

1. open a database (as tree)
2. select the training option in the tree window
3. start a training game against an engine (?!)
4. now, in the appearing chess clock window, I have to cancel the game to prevent computer moves (?!)
5. start practicing

I don't understand step 3 and 4 but without them, scid vs pc just doesn't answer when I make a move. Furthermore, when I make a wrong move, scid vs pc just stops, without any message or hint and when I want to restart the training session, I have to repeat the steps above. This seems to be a bit odd.

Another question: this typical Motif design looks quite outdated to say the least, but when I select Options -> Design -> clam nothing happens. Any hints?

Thanks & regards,
Andreas