FlyCycle

Thanks. I was able to view the raw code behind the FD, and - after a while - worked out it's general structure (having programmed for a living many years ago). I have Windows 7, and with that it looked like I had to open Notepad first, and then open the FD from notepad (File - Open). When I right-clicked on the CC (FD), it did not come up at first with 'Notepad' as an option. Now, having opened the FD via Notepad, Notepad does appear as an option after right-click. For me it still looks daunting and possibly error prone to edit the code directly. So I plan to use BidEdit for adding action after intervention (see my previous reply to another post), as I have for the constructive bidding. I must say I was really impressed with speed and helpfulness of replies to my initial post - thanks to all. (I've viewed posts before, but this is the first time I've asked a question.)

Thanks. Yes that does it: - Open the FD with BidEdit - Click on 'Settings' in the menu - Untick 'Constructive' Then when click on '1 Club' say, instead of listing responses, it lists overcalls. I've filled in what the interventions mean (chosing X = majors, NT = minors, rest = natural & agressive, as used by Meckwell and others). Then I've clicked on each of those intervention and filled in our chosen responses - simple cut and paste from my write up. Big problem of course is that if opps. use different interventions the responses will be wrong. To deal with different intervention would require input to the FD as it was running in a live game, to branch to a different set of (previously setup!) responses, and I'd be amazed it that was possible! But the principles, taking the approach as a whole, are there.

I have built a comprehensive FD, but it can't see how to add bids after intervention, even though I've seen FD's describing responses after overcalls. Does anyone know how to do this, or know someone who does? I'd be very grateful for any help with this. Normally an FD just cuts out if there is intervention. But, although I did not add it, my FD describes responses after a 1 club opening and intervention. I think this because I used the BBO Precision Club FD as a starting point (my system has a strong club too). Sadly the description does not match what I play, so it's worse than no description at all! I have tried to find how to edit the FD entries for intervention, but no luck. That's despite pressing every button and trying every menu option that looked remotely connected. It's taken about 4 man months to produce my FD*, so I'm keen to get the intervention right. My system opens almost all hands with 10+ points, so it's more important than usual. Thanks for any help. *(Amazing how long it takes just to cover the first two rounds up to game, even if each bids takes only a few seconds to set up!)