This application is shareware - you may evaluate it for 30 days. If you
continue to use it beyond this time then you must register!
Introduction
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Word Search allows you to create a word search based on words that you
supply. You can control the size of the grid used, the fonts and border
display.
Using Word Search
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NB. Word Search supports Acorns interactive help. Load !help and slide over
the various icons for additional information.
Load in the normal RISC-OS way. The main display will open, with a tool pane
on the left side. Load Acorns !Help application for a summary of what the
icons do, although many of them are self evident.
Borders
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NB. If you are using RISC_OS 2 then you will NOT be able to use borders.
Clicking on the BORDER icon shows a list of available bordrs. These
are read from the Borders directory with the main Word Search directory.
You may add your own borders here, but they MUST be draw files.
If you have a directory of your own with borders you should use the
DIRECTORY PATH icon on the tool pane to set Word Search to scan this
directory.
You can, if you are using a single draw file, simply drag and drop the file
onto the main display.
Tool pane icons
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Load Acorns !Help and slide over the icons for a brief description of the
function of each icon.
Patterns
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In a normal grid, each space is filled by a letter. However you can 'blank'
out squares so that they are not used - building up a crude picture. To do
this click on the PATTERN icon on the tool pane and click on the small boxes inside the new window to turn off/on boxes. Then close this window, open the main text entry window (ie where you type in your words) and turn on the
USE PATTERN option - finally select 'New Grid' button.
Menu Options
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A couple of menu options need explaining:
a) Reset path - if you have changed the Border directory path (see above)
then selecting this will reset it
b) Save as default - whatever you have created so far will be saved as the
default file. Each time you load Word Search it will begin with this work
already on screen. If you later wish to remove this open the Word Search
directory and delete the file called AZfault.
Registration
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The registration fee for Word Search is 7.99 - this will remove the
'unregistered' windows that pop up. You will also receive Do_Search which
allows you to do your crosswords on screen. To register make a cheque to
M. Smith for 7.99 and print clearly your address as well as who you want the program to be registered to. Also write the name of the application on your
note (ie Word Search).
Michael A. Smith
19 Tulip Road
Awsworth
Nottinghamshire
NG16 2RS
Feedback
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It is always gratifying for an author to get feedback on their work, both
positive & negative (providing it is constructive critism!). Please do let
me know what you think and what you use the software for etc.
Copying
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You may not disassemble or reverse compile this software. You may make
backup copies and pass on copies to third parties providing you:
(a) Copy all files, including this one
(b) Charge no fee (except for P.D libraries who may charge distribution
costs & magazines who may include it on 'cover disks')
Disclaimer
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This software is supplied 'as is'. The author is not liable for any loss or
damage resulting from the use of this software.
Iridium Range
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Shown below is a brief description (E & O.E) of applications by the same
author. Virtually all are of an educational nature, running under the WIMP.
Most work on RISC OS 2, all work on RISC OS 3.
Geography:
* Where & Grid - Designed for Key Stage 3, Where & Grid are two
complementary applications. They test locations of countries (Europe &
Africa), towns, counties (UK only) rivers, montains, bearings, four and
six figure grid references. Currently the set covers the UK, Europe
& Africa.
* OS_Symbols - Designed for Key Stage 3, OS_Symbols tests knowledge of a
range of OS Map symbols. A particular symbol is displayed and the correct
description must be found - time limits can be set.
* Forecast - Produce your own weather maps just like on TV with symbols and
isobars. Variety of maps supplied; wind chill can be determined.
* Predict - Predict the weather for the next 24 hours by supplying data
such are pressure and wind direction.
* Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game, where all the words are connected
with Key Satge 3 geography.
Science:
* Circuit symbols - Tests knowledge of circuit and electronic symbols
against the clock.
* Assist: Science AT4 - Produce a wide range of worksheets for topics on
AT4. Each topic has a wide range categories including word searches,
crosswords, True or False, Anagrams and Missing words. Worksheets are
created from a databank, so they are different each time they are printed.
* Assist: Equations - Produce four types of worksheets based on chemical
equations. Categories are Balancing equations, Missing product, Missing
reactant and Right or Wrong. Because a databank is used, worksheets are
different each time they are printed.
* Assist: Periodic Table - Print a customised Periodic Table. Displayed data
can include mass number, density, boiling point, melting point,
