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Yes it can be 5332 and therefore 11-13 or 17-19 (Our NT range is 14-16) Thanks for that - will have a look. Is there a simple structure over this?

Hi All, Looking for tips and suggestions regarding the 1M-2♣ as any artificial GF. This is in line with a 5 card major, strong NT, transfer responses over 1♣ system. The basic structure over 1♥ looks something like this: 1NT = 6-11 (12), NF 2♣ = Artificial GF 2♦ = Good raise to 2M, so a 9-11pt 3 card raise, or a 8-10pt 4 card raise , no stiff 2♥ = weak raise, say 4-8 2♠ = 8-11 BOTH MINORS (5+-5+) [*Or play this as the mixed raise, and therefore 3♥ as pre-emptive] 2NT = 4+ card support, inv+ 3♣ = invitational with 6+ clubs 3♦ = invitational with 6+ diamonds 3♥ = mixed raise, 7-9 pts, 4 card support [*or pre-emptive] Responses to 1♠ is similar to the above with 2♦ showing hearts, 2♥ as good raise to 2♠ My main concerns are: Point 1: After 1M-2♣, what are the continuations by opener? 2♦ to show various MINIMUM hands or various GOOD hands? 2M and 2NT swap meanings? I hate the idea of bidding 2NT with 5332 potentially wrong siding the contract Point 2: How does responder show a 1 suited minor GF, or both minors GF? how does he/she get their hand across or is point 3 (below) important)? Should I alter any of the above structure i.e. 1M-3♣/3♦ as a 1 suiter GF? Could 1♥-2♦be used as a good raise to 2♥ OR GF both minors? Point 3: Is it more important finding out what opener's hand type is like? or responder's hand type? maybe responder just uses bids/some sort of relay structure to find out about opener so nothing is revealed about responder's hand? Obviously this is for 2 or 3 regular partnerships. A relay structure would be very informative, however I'm not sure 2 of my partners would want this if it's too complicated... I'm all ears for this though :) I'm sorry if I've put too much questions into this post! Any other suggestions/comments regarding the basic structure will be useful! Thanks in advance.