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CROSSpro Data
Program Title: CROSSpro v3.0 by JJO Software
Detailed Program Description:
CROSSpro (formerly XWord) is a fast, flexible, and compact
menu-driven crossword puzzle construction tool for the IBM PC and
compatibles. While easy to use, it is intended for serious
crossword puzzle creators (cruciverbalists). CROSSpro may be used
with Turbo Lightning. ShoPRN, a handy print utility, is included
for user convenience. See XPro3.Txt for full description.
Who is the intended user?
CROSSpro is intended to be used by crossword puzzle
constructors, both amateur and professional. Amateurs create
puzzles for use in classroom exercises, for school or business
newsletters, and the like. Professionals (cruciverbalists) create
puzzles for major newspapers, magazines, and publishers.
Impovements over old version (XWord):
CROSSpro v3.0 retains file compatibility with XWord but, has
these major improvements:
1) The numbered puzzle blank, answer sheet, and clues list may
now be output to a print file as well as directly to the printer.
The print files may be edited with any text editor.
2) The main menu has been revamped to directly allow either
preview or output of any and all of the aforementioned puzzle
materials. In the preview mode the display shows exactly what
will be output (WYSIWYG).
3) Basic printer support is now for a default (draft) mode which
is non-printer-specific. You manually set your printer for best
results.
4) Registered owners will have drivers for HP LaserJet II and IBM
Pro printers, and compatibles. These drivers will provide full
grid printing for puzzle blanks using the IBM "text" graphic
symbols.
5) Your settings are saved at the end of each session so that
they can be automatically restored the next time that you use
CROSSpro.
6) Full-color pop-up menus have been implemented for improved
aesthetics and user convenience.
7) A shadow function makes it easier for puzzle constructors to
observe the symmetry rules imposed by publishers such as the New
York Times. The shadow marks those blanks which must be filled for
conformance with either the lateral or diagonal symmetry rules. A
"+" is used for the mark where "-" is used as the unmarked/unused
blank placeholder.
8) A color on/off switch is provided to permit the user to choose
the setting for best viewing. In addition, the brightness/color of
words on the puzzle grid is settable.
Unique features of the program:
1) Completed puzzles may now be output to a print file as well as
directly to a printer.
2) Puzzle print files may be edited (touched up) with any text
editor.
3) You may preview any and all puzzle outputs (WYSIWYG).
4) Drivers are available to output reproducible puzzle grids for
the HP LaserJet II and IBM Pro printers, and compatibles.
5) Program settings are saved at the end of each session so that
they can be automatically restored for the next session.
6) A shadow function makes it easier for puzzle constructors to
observe the symmetry rules imposed by publishers such as the New
York Times.
Program's capacity/limitations:
1) Evaluation copies of CROSSpro support generic printer output in
"draft" mode, registered users have full printer support for the
IBM Pro and HP LaserJet II printers, and compatibles.
2) Puzzle sizes: 13x13 to 23x23 (square).
3) Maximum words stored per puzzle: 300 (across, down, and move).
4) Maximum clue: 63 characters.
5) Maximum puzzle title: 40 characters.
Special system requirements:
None.
How to start the program:
Type XPRO3.
Registration fee: $25 US.
JJO Software, 174 Westover Court, Delran, NJ 08075, USA.
Materials that come with registration:
Full technical support, printer drivers, and next upgrade free.
Program files:
GO.Bat - displays this file.
Xpro3.Exe - the CROSSpro v3.0 program file.
ShoPrn.Exe (v1.0) - a print utility.
Xpro3.Txt - CROSSpro v3.0 program information file.
*.Xwd - sample CROSSpro puzzle files.
*.Prn - sample CROSSpro print files.
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