Crossword Creator is written specifically for the
1020 Printer/Plotter and enables the user to create any number of 9 x
9 square crosswords, complete with clues. You may enter words wherever
you wish.
The size of the grid is fixed by the DIMensioned
arrays. WD array contains the finished crossword and BD array contains
only the positions of the black squares. BD array is also used to draw
the square and number it automatically. It is possible to alter the
size of the grid but it would need a lot of work to do so.
CREATING THE GRID
All input is via the keyboard. Use the arrow keys to
move the cursor about, there is no need to use the CTRL key.
Characters are entered at the position of the cursor and can be
changed by placing the cursor over an existing letter or may be erased
with the DELETE/BACK SPACE key. If you are typing a word ACROSS, then
the delete will work back across the screen and if you are typing a
word DOWN, the delete will erase up the screen. The SELECT key will
change the direction of typing and the current direction will be
displayed on screen. Blank squares are created with the SPACE BAR.
PRINTING OUT
Once you are satisfied with your crossword, you have
two choices.
START will print out two copies of the crossword.
The first copy will be a completed crossword and the program will stop
to allow you to tear off this copy to assist you with the clues. The
second copy is a blank grid with the black squares and numbering
included.
OPTION will give just one printout of a blank grid
with black squares.
ENTERING CLUES
When the grids have been printed, you may type in
the clues against each number as it appears. Type the clue and press
RETURN. The clue will immediately be printed out If you make a hash of
it press START to re-do them. The printout will start afresh with
either the across or down clues depending where you are up to.
The author would appreciate a copy of any
improvements to the program or crosswords created with it. Send them
to LES HOWARTH c/o PAGE 6 and we will pass them on.
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