Interface OverviewTable of Contents
This large button appears at the top left of the toolbar and is used to provide control over animations and computer moves, especially if the computer has the first move, is playing against itself or is taking too long to move. The button can also be used for stepping through a game or a move, to let beginning players view each step at their own pace. Check boxes in the settings dialog turn the step mode on or off (see the Game Configuration section for more details).
The button has three states:
- Red
It is possible to stop or interrupt a computer calculation, an animation or a computer v. computer game.
- Green
It is possible to start or continue a computer move, or a computer v. computer game.
- Blue
The button is disabled and a human action is expected, such as making the next move.
In each case, the button contains some text to indicate what action can be done or is expected, such as or .
- Settings
A shortcut to enter the settings dialog and change playing conditions. See the Game Configuration section for more details.
- New
Start a new game.
- Hint
Get a hint as to the best move to make next. The hint is calculated by a computer player of the skill level set in the settings dialog. See the Game Configuration section for more details.
- Undo
Undo a previous move, repeatedly if required. Note: It is possible to undo the closing moves of a completed game and investigate alternative endings.
- Redo
Redo a move that was undone, repeatedly if required.