Manual de Fritz 15 2015 | Page 201

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If an engine is being used a fee is added to the bid which is the same as the current
price per minute. This is also the case if a bid is unsuccessful. This is to protect the
user of an engine against destructive bids which are only intended to take an engine
away from him. If a bid is unsuccesful the user is placed in a waiting list. This means
that the bidder gains control of the engine automatically when the previous user no
longer needs the engine. After an engine has been booked a new window opems with
the current board position and the engine begins the analysis.
If there is a waiting list for an engine the engine’s name is displayed in red.
If there is a red symbol
to the left of the engine’s name the engine has been
booked for a fixed price, the reliable rate per minute.
As already stated, an engine can be taken away from another user by offering a higher
bid.

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