Crossword Compiler Changelog
What's new in Crossword Compiler 9.0
Jun 14, 2013- New solving applet, with support for iPad, Android 4+ and modern web browsers (HTML5/javascript). Does not require Java to be installed, faster to load and much more widely compatible.
- Export of .puz files with rebus squares and circled letters; diagramless option
- Open scrambled .puz files (unscramble code determined automatically in Pro version)
- Export of basic .ipuz files
- Manual Word Selection window (Pro Grid Filler) button to switch clue database
- Option to avoid accidental duplicates of words when making a Word Search
- Accidental Words checks for accidental duplicates of key words in word searches
- AutoFind tabs that are already viewed are shown in paler font
- Preferences setting to specify default set of Explanation/Citation/URL items for Clue Editor drop-down (Custom Lookups tab)
- Fine-tune the vertical position of horizonal arrows in the clue square editor
- Add Words in Word List Manager has button to paste a batch of words from the clipboard
- Updated word lists
New in Crossword Compiler 8.0 (Jun 14, 2013)
- Support for Word Search puzzles.
- Integrated web publishing
- Multi-column printout and print preview (Print/Export Worksheet)
- Export of PDF files (Print/Export Worksheet)
- Automatically choose grid pattern and place theme words
- Select Key Words in the grid (circled squares)
- Export of grids as PDF and EPS with font embedding/pictures
- New toolbar to change Edit/Puzzle/Solution view and zoom easily
- Grid menu function to re-size the grid
- Many new shaped grid patterns
- American puzzle clue database
- Applet support for clues in squares, word search, pencil, snaked words, Rebus, embedded title and copyright, multi-letter solutions and key words
- Check grid for accidental words
- Support for new documented XML file format, also used by applet
- Add background pictures to letter squares (Square Properties)
- Improved multi-letter square handling for Rebus puzzles
- Export JPEG pictures
- Support for Windows Vista