New timer...

Menu Options ›› File ››
Parent Previous Next

The timer function allows you to create a time control unit that encourages both players to make moves in a timely fashion.


Modes:


To set up a timer:

  1. Choose File > New timer... to display the Timer setup window.
  2. From the Mode drop-down menu, select your preferred timer mode.
  3. Enter a starting time (in seconds) for Player 1 in the Player 1 starting time box. Enter only a number, such as 600 for ten minutes.
  4. Enter a starting time (in seconds) for Player 2 in the Player 2 starting time box. Enter only a number, such as 600 for ten minutes.
  5. If your timer mode uses a delay, enter it in the Delay box. Enter only a number, such as 60 for one minute.
  6. For byo-yomi mode, enter Player 1's byo-yomi periods in the Player 1 byo-yomi periods box. Enter periods separated by a space, such as 5 5 5 for three periods of five seconds each. Do not use commas, semicolons, or other characters.
  7. For byo-yomi mode, enter Player 2's byo-yomi periods in the Player 2 byo-yomi periods box. Enter periods separated by a space, such as 5 5 5 for three periods of five seconds each. Do not use commas, semicolons, or other characters.
  8. Once you have chosen your timer options, create the timer by clicking the Create timer button. The Timer setup window will be replaced by the Timer window.


To use a timer:

  1. Click Start/Pause to start the timer (on Player 1's turn). This button will also pause and unpause the timer while in use.
  2. Click Switch to switch from one player's turn to the other. You cannot switch the timer while it is paused.
  3. To add time to a player's remaining time, enter a number into the box above the corresponding Add P<number> time button, then click the button. You can remove time by using a negative number. Enter only a number, such as 60 or -5.


The timer window will display each player's remaining time, the delay (if applicable), and any remaining byo-yomi periods.


You can discard unwanted timers by closing its window, and set up new ones as desired.