I was thinking of trying some very wide boards, like 8x20 or 8x24, which would fit the 192 squares limit. Is the reason for the 16 file and rank limit that larger dimensions might be more difficult to display clearly?
No, this was not the primary reason. It has to do with the size of various pre-allocated arrays. I don't actually remember the implications of more files very clearly ... it might not be that bad. I will take a look. Exceeding 192 squares would be far more costly.
No, this was not the primary reason. It has to do with the size of various pre-allocated arrays. I don't actually remember the implications of more files very clearly ... it might not be that bad. I will take a look. Exceeding 192 squares would be far more costly.