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Guide for X-Word
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This application is shareware - you may evaluate it for 30 days. If you
continue to use it beyond this time then you must register!
Both X-Word and Do_Word support Acorns interactive help. You should load
!Help when learning how to use the applications.
Introduction
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X-Word allows you to create a crossword based on words and clues that you
supply. You can control the size of the grid used, the fonts and border
display.
Using X-Word
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Load in the normal RISC-OS way. The main X-Word display will open, with a
tool pane on the left side. The crossword is created by using the tool pane
icons, the large white area is a mini preview of what the final outcome will
be.
Icons on the tool pane
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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 button shows a list of available bordrs. These
are read from the Borders directory with the main X-Word directory. You may
add your own borders to this directory, 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 X-Word to scan this directory.
You can, if you are using a single draw file, simply drag and drop the file
onto the main display.
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 - choosing this will cause whatever you have created so
far will be saved as the default file. Each time you load X-Word it will
begin with this work already on screen. If you later wish to remove this,
open the X-Word directory and delete the file called AZfault.
Registration
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The registration fee for X-Word is 7.99 - this will remove the
'unregistered' windows that pop up. You will also receive Do_Word, an
application allowing 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 X_Word).
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,
radioactive isotopes, atomic radius, atomic volume, covalent radius,
ionisation energy, & electronegativity. Graphs and periodic trends can
also be produced.
* Periodic Table - Click on a particular element to display relevant data.
* ArcMedia: Space - A simple hypermedia system on the Solar System. Designed
to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly. Variety of NASA images.
* Multiple Choice Chemistry - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
pictures) covering GCSE Chemistry. Time limits can be set.
* Multiple Choice Physics - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
pictures) covering GCSE Physics. Time limits can be set.
Word Puzzles:
* Word Search - Application for creating word searches. Control over grid
size, displayed fonts, grid shape & borders is provided.
* Do Search - Compliments the Word Search application. Data files from Word
Search can be dragged into Do Search, allowing the word search to be done
on screen
* X-Word - Creates and prints crosswords from words and clues provided by
the user. Control over grid size, displayed fonts & borders is provided.
* Do-Word - Compliments the X-Word application. Data files from X-Word can
be dragged into Do Word, allowing the crossword to be done on screen.
* Anagram - Reconstruct the jumbled up word by solid dragging of the
letters. Hint feature is also provided.
* Guess - Guess the word chosen by the computer. Hint feature provided.
* Bottle - Hangman type game, but with bottles. Hints also provided.
* Cloze - Removes words (user can determine how many) from a passage of
text. User must then reconstruct the entire text by entering words into
gaps in the text. Add your own passages of text easily. Summary can be
printed.
Picture Puzzles:
* Blocksaw - Jigsaw type application, using blocks for the pieces. Accepts
sprite and draw files. Size of the grid can be varied to cover a wide
range of abilities.
* Tile - Picture is broken into a series of tiles, and then the tiles mixed
up. The picture must be recreated by swapping tiles. Uses sprite or draw
files; allows the number of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty
levels.
* Slide - Sliding block puzzle. Uses sprite or draw files; allows the number
of tiles to be varied and has three difficulty levels.
* Rows n Cols - Recreate a picture (either sprite or draw) by sliding rows
or columns into their correct positions.
Miscellaneous:
* Link - A 'blockbuster' type quiz game for up to three players. Database
can be easily modified to include your own words.
* Multiple Choice (General) - Multiple choice quiz, some with pictures. Many
general knowledge topics covered. Editor also available so you can create
your own tests.
* Multiple Choice Maths - Several hundred multiple questions (some with
pictures) covering GCSE Maths. Time limits can be set.
* ArcMedia (Cats) - A simple hypermedia system on the Cat Family. Designed
to be 1Meg RISC OS 2 friendly.
* Word Tester - Tests knowledge of the correct word for numbers from one to
one hundred in various languages. Played against the clock.
* Facemaker - Use your computer to design a face, th