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                                 Cross Words 
                               Deluxe Edition         
                                  
                          Written by Edward E. Dellow        
     
                     Copyright (c) 1993, Strategic Solutions  
                                   
                                  Version 2.0

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                                   Contents
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            1.0      The shareware concept ................ 2
            1.1         Definition of shareware ........... 2
            1.2         Disclaimer - agreement ............ 3
            1.3         Registration ...................... 4
     
            2.0      Using Cross Words Deluxe  ............ 5
            2.1         What is Cross Words Deluxe? ....... 5 
            2.2         Computer advantages ............... 5
            2.3         Hardware\Software Requirements .... 5
            2.4         Cell and word cursers  ............ 6
            2.5         Using the menus  .................. 6
            2.6         Using the mouse  .................. 9
            2.7         Using the keyboard  ............... 9
            2.8         Showing clues  .................... 10
            2.9         Opening a new book  ............... 11
            2.10        The puzzle Index  ................. 11
            2.11        Progress Indicator ................ 11
            2.12        The timer ......................... 12
            2.13        Auto-Checking ..................... 12
            2.14        Fonts ............................. 12
            2.15        Printing  ......................... 13
     
            3.0      Support policy and Ombudsman  ........ 14
     
     
      1.0  The shareware concept                                   Page 2
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     1.1 Definition of shareware
     ---------------------------
     Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
     before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
     using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
     differ on details -- some request registration while others
     require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
     registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
     using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
     
     Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
     and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
     exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
     programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
     of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
     and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
     distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
     and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
     specific group. For example, some authors require written
     permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
     Shareware.
     
     Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
     should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
     whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
     fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
     And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
     has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
     product, you don't pay for it.
     
    

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     1.2 Disclaimer - agreement
     --------------------------
     Users of Cross Words Deluxe (c) must accept this disclaimer of 
     warranty: Cross Words Deluxe (c) is supplied as is.  The author 
     disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without 
     limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any 
     purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or 
     consequential, which may result from the use of Cross Words Deluxe 
     (c).
     
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) is a "shareware program" and is provided at 
     no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with 
     your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
     another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to
     provide personal computer users with quality software without high
     prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to
     develop new products.  If you find this program useful and find that
     you are using Cross Words Deluxe (c) and continue to use Cross Words
     Deluxe (c) after a reasonable trial period, you must make a
     registration payment of $20.00 to Strategic Solutions.  The $20.00
     registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer
     at any one time.  You must treat this software just like a book. 
     An example is that this software may be used by any number of people
     and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so
     long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location
     while it's being used at another.  Just as a book cannot be read by
     two different persons at the same time.
     
     Commercial users of Cross Words Deluxe (c) must register and pay 
     for their copies of Cross Words Deluxe (c) within 30 days of first
     use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements may be
     made by contacting Strategic Solutions.
     
     Anyone distributing Cross Words Deluxe (c) for any kind of 
     remuneration must first contact Strategic Solutions at the address 
     below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically 
     granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its 
     guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may 
     begin offering Cross Words Deluxe (c) immediately (However Strategic 
     Solutions must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept
     up-to-date with  the latest version of Cross Words Deluxe (c)).
     
     You are encouraged to pass a copy of Cross Words Deluxe (c) along 
     to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register 
     heir copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users
     will receive a copy of the latest version of the Cross Words Deluxe
     (c) system.
    
     
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     1.3 Registration
     ----------------

     To register, print and fill out the file ORDERFRM.TXT.  Mail it to 
     the address listed on the registration form. You may also print the     
     registration form from within Cross Words Deluxe (c) by selecting     
     Help\Registration.  You will receive the latest version of the
     program which includes 100 puzzles not in the the evaluation copy and
     printed documentation. When you register, you may SELECT ONE FREE 
     PUZZLEBOOK!  This will bring the total number of puzzles in the 
     registered version to 200.  In addition to the registration you may
     order puzzle books and subscriptions.

     Puzzle books
     ------------ 

     Each puzzle book contains 100 new puzzles.  You may order Easy, 
     Standard, or Challenging or Mixed puzzle books.
     
     Subscriptions
     -------------

     Get 12 issues of crosswords delivered to your home.  Each month you
     will get a new puzzle book jammed with 100 new crosswords just waiting
     to be solved.  In addition you will receive a bonus puzzle book each
     month of 25 puzzles only available to monthly subscribers.  A cross
     words subscription makes a great gift! You may change the type of
     puzzles you receive at any time during your subscription.
     
     
     

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     2.1 What is Cross Words Deluxe?
     -------------------------------
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) is a software application that allows you to
     solve cross word puzzles on your computer.  The application
     uses special puzzle books prepared by Strategic Solutions.  The
     evaluation copy comes with a book of 25 puzzles.  The registered
     version comes with 100 puzzles in your choice of Easy, Standard,
     Challenging or Mixed.

     As you solve puzzles, your work is automatically saved to disk so
     that whenever you come back you can pick up right where you left 
     off.   

     And if you want to take the puzzles with you when you leave the
     computer, you can may printouts (up to four per page) of the
     puzzles with or without your work in progress.
 
     2.2 Computer advantages
     -----------------------
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) has many advantages over standard puzzle 
     books.  For one thing,  you can easily peek at a single word
     with out 'accidentally' seeing the other words.  You can also
     have the computer show you which answers are incorrect without
     actually seeing the correct answers. If you prefer, you have the
     computer automatically your answers each time you complete a word!

     Unlike paper puzzle books, you can erase your answers when you
     are through so that you or a friend can solve the puzzle all
     over again.

     One BIG advantage in a computerized puzzle book is clue assistance.
     Cross Words Deluxe has two forms of clue assistance.  You fill out 
     the puzzle by moving a cursor around and typing.  As you move the
     cursor into a cell on the crossword, the clue for both the Across
     and Down words are highlighted.  In the Show All Clues mode you
     can also click the mouse on a clue to find where the word is in
     the puzzle.  This clue assistance totally eliminates the need to
     scan back and forth between the puzzle and the clues.

     The final and perhaps best reason for computer crossword puzzles
     is that they are just plain fun!  Play them on your home computer
     for a relaxing evening or load in on your laptop to fill time
     on that next business trip.

     2.3 Hardware\Software  Requirements
     -----------------------------------
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) is a windows application.  It should run on
     any configuration supported by windows.  It is recommended however
     that you have a 386 or better and a VGA monitor.  The application
     automatically takes maximum advantage of your displays resolution.
     

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     This means that it will work on an EGA but may be difficult
     to read in All Clues Mode.  It works well on a standard VGA and
     great on Super VGA.
 


     2.4 Cell and word Cursors
     -------------------------
     
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) maintains a cursor on one cell of the 
     rossword. This is independent of  the mouse cursor maintained by 
     indows.  In addition to the cell cursor, a word cursor will be 
     ighlighted.  The word cursor is either the horizontal (across) or
     vertical (down) word which contains the cell cursor. 
     
     As you type, the character will be placed at the cell cursor and then
     the cell cursor will move to the next character in the word cursor. 
     When you fill out the last character in a word, the word and cell
     cursers will move to the next word in the same direction (unless you
     turn off 'Automatic tab to next word'). 
     
     You may move the cell cursor by pressing any of the four cursor keys. 
     If the cell cursor moves another word, the word cursor will move with
     it. 
     
     You may move to the next word in the same direction by pressing tab or
     the previous word in the same direction by pressing shift-tab.  You
     may also move the word/cell cursers to any word at random by clicking
     on a cell with the left mouse button or by clicking on the clue if all
     clues are shown.
     
     You can toggle the word cursor between an across word and a down word
     by pressing enter or clicking the right mouse button anywhere on the
     window.

     2.5 Using the menus
     -------------------

     FILE 
        Open Puzzle book   Opens a new puzzle book. 
     
        Save Work          Saves your work in progress.  Your work is also 
                           saved anytime you change puzzles, books or quit 
                           Cross words
     
        Next page          Displays the next page (puzzle) in the current 
                           puzzle book You may also go to the next page by 
                           pressing <Page-Down>.
     
        Prev page          Displays the previous page (puzzle) in the
                           current puzzle book You may also go to the
                           previous page by pressing <Page-Up>.

     
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        Index              Displays an index of puzzles in the current 
                           book.  You may select a puzzle to jump to.
                           You may also get an index list by pressing 
                           <Alt-I>.
                           (see The Puzzle index)
     
        Erase page         Erases all work from the current puzzle.  This 
                           allows someone else to work the puzzle without 
                           the benefit of your progress.  You will be 
                           prompted to confirm this action before the 
                           puzzle is erased.
     
        Print              Allows you to print one or more puzzles 
                           (see Printing)
     
        Print setup        Allows you to specify the destination for 
                           printing puzzles as well as the size and 
                           orientation of the paper supply. 
     
        Exit               Exits from Crosswords.  Your current work in 
                           progress will be saved along with the name of 
                           the current book and the current puzzle number.
                           The next time you start Crosswords you will 
                           resume right where you left off.
     
     SOLVE
        Peek at solution      Fills in the correct answer for the word at the 
                              word cursor.
     
        Show correct words Shows you which characters and words you have 
                           correct so far.  All the correct words will 
                           remain black and all incorrect words will become 
                           red.


        Solve word         Fills in the correct answer for the 
        at Cursor          word at the word cursor.
 
        Check All words    Checks all words in the puzzle. For each 
                           correct word, the clue for the word will be 
                           crossed off and the progress indicator will
                           be updated to reflect the percent of the 
                           puzzle completed.   Any incorrect characters 
                           will be displayed in red.

        Check Word at      Checks the word at the cursor.  If the word
        cursor             is correct its corresponding clue will be 
                           crossed off.  The progress indicator will be
                           updated to reflect the percentage of the 
                           puzzle complete.

     
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     OPTIONS
                           
        Show all clues     Puts the display in the show all clue mode 
                           (see Showing clues ).  This mode allows you to
                           see all the clues on the screen at the same 
                           time.  On a hi-resolution monitor this mode 
                           works very well.  In lower resolutions the 
                           amount of information displayed may make the 
                           display difficult to read.  If you find this 
                           the case then select one of the other three
                           modes.

        Show One Clue      Shows the clue for the words at the cursor.  
                           In this mode the puzzle and clue will be 
                           displayed in large fonts.  This provides 
                           maximum readability on any monitor.

        List clues Top     Displays the puzzle with two list boxes. One
        and bottom         list box contains the Across clues and the 
                           other contains the Down clues.  As you scroll
                           around the puzzle, the clues for the words at 
                           the cursor will be shown in the list.

        List clues Side    This mode is the same as the other list mode
        by Side            except that the lists are shown side by side.

        Uppercase Clues    Toggles between all uppercase clues and mixed
                           case clues.  The advantage to uppercase clues
                           is that they are more easily read on lower 
                           resolution monitors.

        Gray background    Toggles the background color between gray and
                           white.  This may improve readability on some 
                           displays

        Automatic          Toggles automatic checking option.  When 
        checking           Automatic checking is turned on,  words are 
                           checked each time you type a character.  When
                           you complete a correct word, the corresponding
                           clue for that word will be crossed off.  The 
                           progress indicator on the status line will also
                           be kept up to date as you type.  If you turn 
                           Automatic checking off, words will only be 
                           crossed off when you specifically request the 
                           current word or all words to be checked.

        Automatic tab      Toggles automatic tabbing.  When this option
        to next word       is on, the cursor will automatically tab to the 
                           next word when you fill in the last character of
                           the word.  With this option off, you must use 
                           the tab or arrow keys to move to the next word.  
                           You may find it useful to turn this option off 
                           when you turn on 'Automatic Checking'.

     
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        Sound              Toggles sound on and off.

        Timer              Toggles the timer on and off.  When the timer
                           is on, a clock will be shown on the status 
                           line indicating how long you have been working 
                           on the current puzzle.  Each puzzle keeps track
                           of the time spent solving it.  The clock will 
                           automatically pause if you display a dialog 
                           box, minimize the application to an icon or
                           quit.

        Fonts              Allows you to specify fonts for the puzzle, 
                           small clue numbers, clues and the status line.
                           Cross Words Deluxe (c) requires true type 
                           fonts.  The default font is Arial.


     HELP
        About Crosswords   Shows the product name and author.  Will also 
                           play a little tune if sound is on
     
        Help on using help Opens a windows help dialog that explains how 
                           to use help
     
        Help Index         Opens a windows help dialog that shows you the 
                           index of help available for Crosswords.
     
     
     2.6 Using the mouse
     -------------------
     
     Clicking on a cell    Single clicking the left mouse button on a 
                           crossword cell moves the cursor to that location. 
                           The appropriate clue will be displayed for the 
                           new cursor locations. 
     
     Clicking on a clue    When all clues are shown, single clicking the left 
                           mouse button on a clue move the cursor to that 
                           location.  If will also change the cursor 
                           orientation (across or down) to that of the 
                           selected clue.
     
     Orientation           You may also change the orientation (across or 
                           down) by clicking the right mouse button anywhere 
                           in the cross word window. 
     
     
     2.7 Using the keyboard
     ----------------------
     
     Enter key             Toggles the clue direction between Across and 
                           Down.  A single across word or down word is 
                           highlighted to indicate the current direction. 



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                           When a character is typed in the highlighted 
                           word, the cursor will move to the next character
                           in that word or, if the cursor is on the last 
                           character in the highlighted word, the cursor 
                           will move to the first character of the next 
                           word in the same direction.
      
     Tab key               Moves to the first character of the next word 
                           in the same direction (e.g. if an across word is 
                           highlighted, the cursor will move to the next 
                           across word, if the cursor is on a down word, 
                           the cursor will move to the next downword.
                           If all clues are displayed, the clue for both the 
                           across and down word will be highlighted in the 
                           clue section.  If only a single across and down 
                           clue is displayed, the clues will be refreshed 
                           for the new word. 
     
                           Pressing Shift-Tab will move the cursor to the 
                           previous word in the same direction.
     
     Arrow keys            The four arrow keys will move the cell cursor 
                           in the specified direction.  If the cell cursor 
                           moves to another word, the word cursor will 
                           also move.
     
     2.8 Showing clues
     -----------------
     
     When working a crossword, you have four options for how the screen 
     will be displayed.

    Showing all clues      Showing all the clues has the advantage of
                           seeing all clues at any point in time and 
                           allows you to select a clue with the mouse
                           for navigation in the puzzle.

    Showing a single       Showing a single clue (one across and one 
    clue                   down) reserves more space for the puzzle thus
                           allowing you to work the crossword puzzle in 
                           a smaller window or on a lower resolution 
                           display.

 
    List clues Top         List clues top and bottom shows the clues in 
    and Bottom             two list boxes.  The clues for the across words
                           are shown in the top list and the words for 
                           the down clues are shown in the bottom box.  As
                           you move the word cursor around the puzzle each 
                           list is automatically scrolled to reveal the 
                           clue for the words at the cursor.  The clue list
                           boxes are slightly different than other list 
                           boxes in windows.  Unlike other list boxes, you 
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                           scrolling.  Rather, the arrow keys move the 
                           puzzle cursors and the page up/page down keys 
                           select the next/previous pages in the puzzle 
                           book.  You may still use the scroll bars on the 
                           list for scrolling.

 
    List clues Side        List clues side to side is the same as List Top 
    to side                and Bottom except for the placement of the 
                           lists.  The list on the left shows the across
                           words and the list on the right shows the down 
                           words.

     2.9 Opening a new puzzle book
     -----------------------------
     
     Allows you to open a different installed puzzle book.  The dialog box
     contains two lists. 
     
     Puzzle books          Allows you to choose a book in the current 
                           directory.  You may double-click on a book to 
                           open it or you may single-click on it and then 
                           press the OK button.
     
     Dirs and Drives       Allows you to change the default drive or 
                           directory of puzzle books.  Each time you click 
                           in this list, the left list will display the 
                           puzzles at that location.  The path shown at 
                           the top of the screen will change to reflect 
                           the new location.
     
     
     2.10 The Puzzle Index
     ---------------------
     
     The puzzle index is a list of all puzzles in the current book.  The 
     solve time to-date and percent complete is listed for all puzzles.
     You may move to any puzzle by double-clicking on the puzzle or by 
     single clicking and then pressing the OK button.


     2.11 Progress Indicator
     ----------------------
     The progress indicator is located on the status line.  It tells you
     what percentage of the words you have filled in correctly. If you 
     enable automatic checking, the indicator will always be kept up to 
     date.  

     If you turn off automatic checking you will need to used the check 
     all words feature to measure your progress.  Any time a change is
     made with the automatic checking off, the progress indicator become
     invalid and will show question marks for the percent complete.


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     2.12 The timer
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     The timer is an option that will keep track of how long you took to 
     solve each puzzle.  When enabled the time spent on the current 
     puzzle will tick on the status line.  Each time you switch to another
     puzzle the time for that puzzle will be displayed.
     The time spent on each puzzle will also be displayed in the puzzle 
     book index along with the percent complete.

     Pausing the timer
     -----------------
     At times, you may wish to pause the timer.  This can be accomplished 
     in several ways.  

     Any time a dialog box (Print, Index, about etc..) the timer will 
     pause.  The timer will not pause when a help screen is displayed.
     The timer will also pause if you minimize Cross Words Deluxe (c) to 
     an icon.  This is convenient if you need to leave the computer 
     momentarily or answer the phone.

     Of course the clock will also stop if you turn off the timer or quit.
    
     2.13 Auto-Checking
     ------------------
     Auto-checking is an optional feature that provides instant feedback 
     about the words you are typing.  Each time you type a character,
     Cross Words Deluxe (c) checks the Across word and The Down word.  If
     the word is correct, the clue will be crossed off and the  progress
     indicator will be updated.  Likewise, if a correct word is changed, 
     the clue will no longer be crossed off and the progress report will 
     be corrected.

     If you use this feature, you may wish to turn off automatic tab to 
     next word.  This will allow the cursor to stay on the current word 
     until you move it off thus giving you a second chance at solving the 
     word.

     True crossword lovers may consider this mode cheating but novice 
     users may find this kind of help just the touch to make solving 
     crosswords enjoyable.

     2.14 Fonts
     ----------
     The font selection dialog box allows you to customize the font 
     selection to your own tastes.  You may specify fonts for The 
     characters in the puzzle, the small numbers shown in the puzzle, 
     the clues and the status line.  You may set them all to the same 
     font or each to a different font.  Since Cross Words Deluxe (c) 
     allows you to scale the window to any size, you specify only the 
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     To select a font, press the select button next to the font you wish
     to change.  A list of fonts we be displayed for your selection.  You
     will only be allowed to pick from True Type fonts. Each time you pick
     a font, the puzzle will be updated so you can see the outcome before 
     closing the font selection dialog box.


     2.15 Printing
     -------------
     
     The print dialog box allows you to select multiple options before
     printing.
     
     Print range           Allows you to specify a range of puzzles to
                           print.  A valid range is one of the following:
     
           Entire puzzle book    Selects the entire puzzle book for printing 
     
           Current puzzle        Selects only the current page for printing
     
           Range of puzzles      Selects a range of puzzles to be printed.  
                                 If you choose this option, you must specify 
                                 a range in the From and to boxes.
     
     Answers               Allows you to specify what answer information 
                           will appear in the printed puzzles.  Valid answer 
                           settings include:
     
           None                  Leave all the cells empty
     
           Work in progress      Displays the progress you have made so far 
                                 (right or wrong!).  This option allows you 
                                 to continue solving your puzzle on paper 
                                 should you leave your computer.
     
           Correct answers       Show the correct answers to the puzzle in 
                                 the cells.
     
     Page layout           Allows you to change the layout of the puzzles 
                           on the page.  There may also be several printer 
                           specific layout options on the setup dialog box.  
                           These include paper size and orientation.
     
           Margins               Contains four data-entry fields for Left, 
                                 Right, Top, and Bottom.  This fields allow 
                                 you to specify page margins in inches.  
                                 This may be useful if you wish to put your 
                                 puzzles in a book.
     
           Puzzles per page      Allows you to specify 1, 2 or 4 puzzles 
                                 per page.
     

     
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     Strategic Solutions provides user support to registered versions via 
     mail, telephone, and CompuServe Information Service (R). for 3 months 
     after registration.
     
     Strategic Solutions will answer questions and fix serious bugs during 
     the three month period. For problems involving a specific hardware or
     software environment or feature, we may choose not to modify the 
     program. In that case, if a problem is reported within three months 
     after purchase, then we shall offer to refund the user's purchase 
     price.
     
     If a program bug prevents you from evaluating Cross Words Deluxe 
     during the first 30 days (prior to registration), Strategic Solutions 
     will attempt to assist but is not under obligation to resolve issues 
     beyond our control.
     
           
        Phone     : (817) 232-8781 
        CIS       : 71321,2745
     
        Address   : Strategic Solutions
                    7908 Firefly
                    Fort Worth, Texas  76137
                          
     You may share Cross Words Deluxe with others for the purpose of
     evaluation as long as it's unaltered and distributed in its
     entirety.
     
     Strategic Solutions is a member of the Association of Shareware
     Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
     principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a
     shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
     member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help
     you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not
     provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the
     ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
     Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
