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

[Alan W. <a.c...@gm...>]

On 10/04/2013 09:15 PM, Steve A wrote:
> Hi Andreas
>
>> 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.
> I think your step 3 is wrong. This is how it works for me -
>
> 1. open a database and tree.
> 2. make sure it is your move, and select the training option in the tree window
> 3. Make a move - Scid will then play a move from tree.  If your move
> takes out of tree, no move is made.
>
> Obviously , this feature is not too polished.
>
> Steve
>
> --

Isn't this method of training merely memorizing opening moves?