A first time VSQL user may be a little confused by the two kinds of files VSQL uses. The first type is a simple picture of the boards (.vsav). The second is a recording of your comments, die rolls and counter movements (vlog). The vsav is used to save your game setup and the vlog is used to record game play.
Hint: Don't log your setup, your opponent doesn't want to log through 15 variations of it. Use File\Save Game for just a picture.
How to load a log file:
- File\load game
- Alternately: double click on the log file
- works with a .vsav file also.
How to play a log file
- Load the log file
- Press => button on VSQL tool bar
- Alternately press the PgDn button on keyboard.
How to record a log file
- File\begin log file to start.
- record your turn.
- File\end log file to end.
- Warning:
- If you forget to End Log file and it is lost.
- File\ Save file does not work with logs, it only saves a picture file.
- Play your opponents log completely before beginning your log file.
- check VSQL\Files\Preferences\Auto-report moves
- check VSQL\Files\ Preferences\ Center on opponents moves for easier viewing.
Suggested File Names
- 00_Scen1_step (a vsav)
- 01_Scen1_RT1a (a vlog)
- 02_Scen1_RT1b
- 03_Scen1_RT1c
- 04_Scen1_GT1a
- 05_Scen1_GT1b
- ...