using in game analyzer function during daily game

Is it okay to use the provided analyzer during a game or is that considered cheating? I know it isnt a chess computer and will not give you any assistance on moves to make, but I still wonder if it's okay? Thanks and cheers! GaryW

For Daily games it is allowed.

https://support.chess.com/article/648-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-fair-play-on-chess-com

I'm really confused on the daily games. You say its allowed and there is an analyzer button on the game, but the rules seem to say no analysis, which makes more sense.

You may not consult an engine, or another human, to provide an opinion on the opening database, tablebases, self-preparation or analysis that would relate to a particular game-in-progress on Chess.com. 

Thanks, Mike

Well for that we'd have to go into the definition of cheating. According to the dictionary, cheating is defined as "acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination." Note how this says 'unfair advantage'. If it is allowed by those same 'arbitrary rules' then it is not cheating, as neither player has the advantage, because both are allowed to, and have access to, the game analyzer function in daily games.
 

In Daily, you can use an analysis board without engine analysis. You can use the electronic board that's available or a physical board .

Daily games are really a continuation of correspondence or postal games, where people always had the chance to set up a position on a separate analysis board and try out various alternatives.    You would send off your move and sometimes have to wait two weeks for a response.

When I played postal chess, I had an album where I could keep track of 6 games.   Each game had two pages-- each with a full set and board using little cardboard pieces fit into slots on the boards-- one for the actual game and the other for playing out analysis.   It was necessary to use such a system to try to avoid sending a lot of illegal moves.

That was before the advent of computer engines, so there was no engine assistance available.

Simply playing out moves on a separate board in correspondence or postal  or daily chess is in no way cheating.

Ok, thanks. I had never used the button so I guess I'm unaware of how it works. When I saw analysis, my assumption was engine analysis of previous moves.

Thanks for the clarification,

Mike

Yes, thank you all for your time in responding to my question. I appreciate it and wish you the best in life and in your games!

Cheers!