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3.1.15 Variations
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Va ria tio ns .
A variation is an alternative to the next text move. Basically you take back a move
and enter another one instead. In the game notation the variation is given in brackets
and indented.
A variation can be started by simply entering an alternative move, which automatically
produces a variation window. You can also use the annotation palette or the actions
available in the Insert – Variations menu:
Enter variation
Takes back the current move and allows you to add an alternate line (equivalent to
pressing "T").
End variation
Ends the variation and jumps to the main line, so you can continue entering the moves
of the main line.
Delete variations
Removes the current variation and all subvariations from the game. Ctrl-Z will undo.
Promote variation
The current variation is promoted to the next-higher level, and the variation there
becomes the subvariation. Ctrl-Z will undo this action.
Exchange moves
The moves of the variation replace moves in the game. Naturally all the rest of the
moves must be legal, otherwise they are cut off.
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