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- Morello WordPuzzler V1.1a
- =========================
-
- Morello WordPuzzler is *THE* package for creating grid word search puzzles.
-
- It takes just a few minutes to type in your puzzle words and print out a
- brand new puzzle word search every time. For your own amusement, to keep
- your kids occupied, or to perk up your office newsletter, it is *EASY* with
- Morello WordPuzzler.
-
-
- Version 1.1a
- ------------
-
- Version 1.1a features several improvements over the previous V1.1:
-
- - New wizards and tips are on hand to make it even easier to create puzzles.
- - You can control the puzzle difficulty.
- - You can add a title to your printed puzzle.
- - Now you can open several puzzles at the same time (not all that useful,
- but it is in preparation for things to come...)
- - We have also spruced up the interface to make it simpler and more
- enjoyable to use!
-
-
- Variants
- --------
-
- Morello WordPuzzler is available in 3 variants:
-
- Shareware - This may be used free of charge for a 30 days, after which it
- must be registered. The Shareware version only allows a maximum
- of 5 words in a puzzle.
- Standard - This has all the features of the Shareware version, but removes
- the 5 word restriction.
- Pro - Allows you to export your puzzle in vector format so that it can
- be imported into most popular word processors or page layout
- packages.
-
- The Standard edition is 10 UK Pounds (15 US Dollars). Pro is 25 UK Pounds
- (35 US Dollars). Send Cheque, PO or Money Order to the address at the end
- of this file.
-
-
- Getting started - the Puzzle Wizard
- -----------------------------------
-
- To create a new puzzle, select File|New on the menu. This starts up the
- Puzzle Wizard.
-
- Fill in the details the Wizard asks for - but don't worry, you can always
- change your mind later! The wizard presents you with 4 forms in order:
-
- Page Layout - Choose the title of your puzzle. Set the page margins to
- position your puzzle on the printed page
- Size - Choose the size of the puzzle grid (ie how many letters there
- will be across and down the puzzle).
- Fonts - Choose the font for the title and the puzzle. The fonts chosen
- will affect the printed size of the puzzle, because it will be
- scaled to match the font sizes.
- Difficulty - You can choose to limit the number of reverse, diagonal or
- vertically placed words in your puzzle, to make ir more or
- less difficult.
-
- At first, a grid will be displayed with no words hidden in it.
-
- To add words, simply click Edit|Word List, and add the words you want
- in the dialog box. When you hit OK, the new puzzle will be automatically
- generated.
-
- The words are inserted into the puzzle at random, and are shown in red on
- the screen. If you don't like the way they are laid out, choose Redo, and
- the words will be randomized again.
-
- If you use long words, or if you have a lot of words, they might not fit
- into the grid. You can try Redo a few times, you might be lucky, but you
- will probably need to make the puzzle bigger, see below.
-
-
- Saving your work
- ----------------
-
- You can save your puzzle at any time, using File|Save. Then you can open the
- puzzle later, to modify it or print it out again.
-
-
- Printing the puzzle
- -------------------
-
- Before printing the puzzle, you should hide the answers!
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- Click View|Show Answers (this toggle on or off), so that the words are no
- longer displayed in red, then hit File|Print to print the puzzle.
-
- If you wish (if you have a colour printer) you can print the answers by
- leaving Show Answers ON when you print.
-
-
- Changing the Puzzle
- -------------------
-
- Choose Edit|Properties. This will display a property dialog box with tabs
- for Page Layout, Size, Fonts and Difficulty - exactly the same as the Wizard
- forms. You can alter any of your original choices at any time using this
- menu option.
-
-
- Feedback
- --------
-
- Your comments are valued. Please send any feedback to
-
- morello@mag-net.co.uk
-
- Morello Publishing Ltd
- PO Box 3201
- Milton Keynes
- MK5 7ZY
- ENGLAND
-
- Check out our web site
-
- http://morello.wildnet.co.uk
-
-