RE: [Bug-gnubg] Maximum move string

[Ian Shaw]

> From: Jon Kinsey
> Sent: 25 August 2005 23:17

> I've started integrating the code for the detailed move 
> analysis, here's a screen shot of how it's going so far:
> 
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jon_kinsey/bg/list2.png
> 
> Any more thoughts always helpful.
> 

It's the dog's bollocks, Jon. Nice one. 

The bold on the play helps it stand out; the grey text on the breakdowns
helps a lot, too.

Regarding Joseph's comments: 

I presume you'll respect the "Show GWC as percentage" setting, so that
we can have 0.502 or 50.2. (I recommend setting the latter as the
default.)

I agree that displaying the "%" character is unnecessary and adds
clutter; the display is intuitive. If you must satisfy the pedants, a
single "%" at the end ought to suffice.

The idea of putting a plus sign is interesting. Compare:

72.3 11.6 1.1 27.8 2.8 0.7                              Single space

72.3+11.6+1.1-27.8-2.8-0.7                              Too cluttered?

72.3 + 11.6 + 1.1 - 27.8 - 2.8 - 0.7            Too long?

72.3  11.6  1.1  27.8  2.8  0.7                 2 spaces

72.3  11.6  1.1 - 27.8  2.8  0.7                        The - sign
separates the wins from the losses quite nicely.

72.3 11.6 1.1 - 27.8 2.8 0.7                            The same, but
single spaces

I think I'd go with what you have, or maybe add a single "-" sign.
Unfortunately, I also think you need to keep the BG figures; they matter
in some positions. However, usually they are negligible, which
strengthens the case for:

1.1 11.6 72.3 - 27.8 2.8 0.7

-- Ian