WDSchess V1.0 readme file


Compiled by Peter Brown 31/03/2020 from the chess sample source code included 
with the WDSibyl development package Install_20100117.zip from 
https://www.wdsibyl.org/


I have added some code to:-

  1] Create, write, read an ini file that stores the position on screen at exit
     and the current selected Difficulty level

  2] Positions the game centre screen on startup if the stored screen position 
     is partially off screen


I have changed the name from os2chess to WDSchess partly to avoid confusion if
an os2chess package already exists and also to differentiate from the original
source code.


Installation
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To install simply unzip contents of WDSchess.zip to your choice of location.
Then run WDScreate.cmd to create a program object in the Games folder - or
right mouse button click on WDSchess.exe and select Create Program Object


WDSchess interface
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The Game Menu contains: New - start a new game
                        Options - set Difficulty level
                        Exit - close

The Move Menu contains: Take Back - undo move(s)
                        Hint - suggests next move
                        Change Colors - computer plays White


All moves are recorded in the Moves output window.

Buttons: Take Back Move - undo move(s)

         Hint - suggests next move

         Do Move! - ask the computer to perform your move

         Stop! - does not seem to do anything... 
                 I will have to try and work out what it is meant to do.


Possible future development: Save current game and Load a saved game




Modified Source code
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The WDS_src.zip file contains the files that I modified and a readme detailing
how to setup the project.




Problems, Complaints and Suggestions? - email losepete@losepete.plus.com


Have fun

Pete






