Would it be possible to support loading customized pieces/boards in CPT5? It is disorienting to me that CPT uses pieces and board graphical styles that are quite radically different from what I normally use in other software. Having consistent graphics is important to me (and some others feel this way, too).

I personally love the standard graphics. They are pretty standard...and some other programs use poorer quality boards.

That said, when it comes to pieces/boards the only thing I have ever thought would actually be useful to the average user (most of us are not particularly technical minded and would not know where/how to begin 'loading customized pieces/boards') would be an option for 3D board/pieces so that your training more accurately mimics real 'at the board' study.

I say that because most every teacher/trainer says to USE A REAL BOARD during your study...instead of a 2D board. 3D as an option would obviously be the next best thing.

leavenfish wrote:
I don't hate the CPT graphics, but they are different enough from other programs that it is jarring to me. I do agree other programs use poor graphics, but most of them allow you to fix that. I actually maintain a wesbite that is largely dedicated to upgrading the graphics of chess programs.

gorgonian.weebly.com

Ah...well, that explains a lot.

I like the CPT default better than anything on your websites opening page...except of course that fetching set at the top, which I think is a photograph. Very nice.

leavenfish wrote:
If you click "My Chess Sets" you can see a couple of color photos of that set (yes, it is a photo of one of my chess sets). The first two pictures on that page are of that set, though the second picture is the only good photo of it.

Hook it up to a DGT Board and you are using a real board for your training. Please note I am using an earlier version of CPT dedicated to my laptop for this as the latest version of CPT has an issue, which Stefan is addressing in due course. Just to clarify I do not have shares in DGT - it is just that the concept is perfect for me.

Dave