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- CROSSDOWN and WRITECROSS Version 2.8 are Copyright (c) 1993 by Sam Bellotto Jr.
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-
- *** This disk is the shareware version of CROSSDOWN and should contain the
- following files:
-
- XDOWN.EXE the program
- XDOWN28.DOC documentation
- XDOWN.BYS byline file
- OMBUDSMN.DOC ASP Ombudsman Statement
- REGISTER.FRM registration form
- README.EXE documentation reader/printer
- XWD2EP9.EXE Epson 9-pin printer driver
- XWD2EP24.EXE Epson 24-pin printer driver
- XWD2HPL.EXE Hewlett-Packard printer driver
- XWD2DJ5.EXE Hewlett-Packard DJ500C driver
- XWD2PS.EXE PostScript printer driver
- XWD2PRN.INF printer heading file
- CUISINE.XWD crossword puzzle
- SPIRITED.XWD " "
- THE_TUBE.XWD " "
- MYSTERY.XWD " "
- SCI_FI.XWD " "
- QUOTE_#4.XWD " "
- PORTSIDE.XWD " "
- TRIVIA2.XWD " "
- RHYMERS.XWD " "
- README.1ST this file
- INSTALL.BAT installation program
- GETANS.COM installation program
-
- You are entitled to duplicate and distribute this package to your
- heart's content provided: [1] you do not sell any of these files or
- incorporate them into any other commercial package; [2] these
- twenty-four files always remain together.
-
- PUZZLE BYLINES
-
- When solving, before bringing the puzzle up on screen, Crossdown now
- displays the name of the constructor. Byline information is contained
- in the XDOWN.BYS file, which is an ordinary non-document text file.
- Type the name of the puzzle file without the XWD extension in all caps
- followed by a space and the constructor's name as you wish it to appear,
- all on one line. Each line must be flush left. For example:
-
- PORTSIDE John M. Samson
- TRIVIA2 Sam Bellotto Jr.
-
- These are byline data lines for two puzzles as they appear in the
- XDOWN.BYS file. Byline data can be listed in any order. Bylines are
- optional; if the XDOWN.BYS file does not exist, Crossdown simply
- will not display byline information.
-
- OPTIONAL SYMMETRY
-
- In Writecross mode, you can now turn the diagonal symmetry "on" or "off"
- by clicking on the SYM radio button.
-
- GO BACK IN AUTOCLUE
-
- When using the Autoclue feature to write puzzle definitions, you can
- now back up to previously input definitions by hitting the PAGEUP key.
- Any definitions changed or input after hitting the PAGEUP key must be
- saved in the normal way, by hitting the ENTER key.
-
- REBUS PUZZLES
-
- In order to accommodate constructors who desire to make "rebus"
- puzzles, Crossdown now offers a special "rebus" key. When working the
- grid, hit the plus (+) key to assign a square to the rebus icon. On screen,
- the square displays a question mark (?) to indicate that it is a rebus
- square. But in the printouts, rebus squares are empty, facilitating
- insertion of the correct rebus icon by hand or other means.
-
- NOTE: The rebus key is intended to be used by constructors who need
- to output these puzzles as manuscripts. In "game mode," Crossdown does
- not support rebus puzzles constructed this way.
-
- CLUE NUMBERS
-
- When writing definitions, Crossdown now displays the correct clue number
- in addition to ACROSS or DOWN in the upper right hand corner of the
- Autoclue window.
-
- FOREIGN LANGUAGES
-
- Additionally, Autoclue now supports the complete set of Foreign Language
- and Extended Characters. Generate these characters by holding down the
- ALT key and pressing 0 (zero) on the numeric keypad, followed by the three
- other Foreign Language Extended ASCII Characters (128-175) which can be
- found in any standard ASCII code chart.
-
- These characters cannot be generated within the puzzle grid itself.
- Crossdown puzzle grids permit ONLY letters A to Z, in upper case,
- according to standard rules.
-
- ENHANCED WP FEATURES
-
- Autoclue now features a richer set of word processing operations. You
- may use the left and right arrow keys to position the cursor anywhere on
- the definition. The delete key now deletes characters to the right of the
- cursor. Hitting CTRL-Y erases the entire definition. These enhancements make
- editing much easier.
-
- SCAN ENTIRE PUZZLE
-
- Before tackling a puzzle, solvers often like to first peruse the clues and
- their relation to the grid. This is now possible. In Solve Mode, at any time,
- "click" on the white clue box with the left mouse button. The clue box
- expands and displays a full column of clues, numbered, beginning with
- "1 Across." Corresponding numbers also appear in the grid. The mouse cursor
- disappears. Hit PageDown to display more clues. Hit PageUp to back up one
- column of clues. The ACROSS clues are in blue. The DOWN clues are in red. You
- can quit the scan at any time and return to normal Solve Mode by hitting
- the ESC button. The mouse cursor will reappear.
-
- Please note that the new Scan Mode is to be used only for obtaining an
- overall view of the puzzle clues, logic, and so forth. You cannot solve
- in Scan.
-
- UNINTERRUPTED SOLVING
-
- Quitting from a puzzle in Solve Mode no longer takes you out of the
- program itself. As a result, you can go right on to solving another
- puzzle or (if you wish) into CONSTRUCT.
-
- To quit from CROSSDOWN altogether, first quit out of the puzzle
- you are currently solving or constructing. This "clears the desktop."
- Then click on the QUIT radio button again with the left mouse
- button.
-
- HEWLETT PACKARD DESKJET 500C PRINTERS
-
- The driver for the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 500C Printer is designed
- to function with the BLACK INK cartridge loaded. Using this driver
- with the color cartridge may not work correctly.
-
- CANADA $$ WELCOME
-
- Canadian neighbors note: probably because of the proximity of Rochester,
- NY to our northern continental partner, we are happy to accept checks
- drawn on any Canadian bank! But because of the international exchange rate,
- the cost is $36.75 in Canadian dollars.
-
- Thanks.
- Sam Bellotto Jr.
- 02/24/94
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