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- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: December 15, 2005
- Total Downloads: 118,984
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 36 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
For any crossword fans out there, our only question is "Why wouldn't you download this fantastic, free program?" If you've ever had the yen to make your own puzzles, there's no rational answer. EclipseCrossword may not get you a guest gig at the New York Times or Games Magazine, but it will make quality crosswords of varying sizes in mere seconds. Better yet, your final creations are printable or publishable in a number of formats.
The program uses a wizard-style interface to guide you through the steps of making your own crossword. The biggest requirement, of course, is a list of clues and answers. Once you've got the list of words you want to use, you'll define the size of your grid, and seconds later, you'll have a crossword. How many seconds is entirely up to you: set it as low as five seconds or as high as you can imagine. Aside from your limit, the time the program takes to create a puzzle obviously depends on the size and complexity of your word list. Both puzzles and word lists are saveable as Eclipse files or as HTML. Interactive crosswords can be created with Java or dHTML. Finally, your puzzles also can be exported as RTF, WMF, or EPS files. Eclipse is a great inspirational tool for creative puzzle makers, or a complete solution for anyone who wants to make a basic crossword.
Publisher's description
From Green Eclipse Software :EclipseCrossword is a free application that makes creating crossword puzzles ridiculously easy. Just give it a list of words and clues, and it gives you a crossword puzzle that you can save and share, print out for photocopying and distribution, and even save as a Web page for posting on the Internet. EclipseCrossword guides you through the entire process, which takes just seconds after entering your words. This program is a must for K-12 teachers.
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User reviews of EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 36 votes
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
Pros: Free, only 48k size, easy to use.
Cons: none
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Version: EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
"A software that is great for making crosswords for kids."
Pros: I like the way you just type in the words and EclipseCrossword does the magic for you. This software is great as a learning tool.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
"Great for making simple yet great and fun crosswords!"
Pros: -Can make interactive webpage crosswords using Java.
-Does simple normal crosswords.
-Easy and very simple and staright forward to use.
-Light and easy to install and uninstall through Add/Remove Programs.
-Great interface.
Cons: Nothing!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
Pros: * easy to use
* crossword wizard is very user-friendly, very easy to understand
* it's FREE!
* printouts look great!
The wizard walks you through each step, and if you decide to back and change something, it's very easy to do that too. There are options for different layouts, plus you can include a word bank. The printed puzzle has a gray shadow around the boxes, so you don't waste printer ink printing black boxes.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: EclipseCrossword 1.2.54
Pros: SIMPLE TO USE
FREE
NO VIRUS, SPYWARE, ECT
CAN SAVE AS A PICTURE, WORD DOC, WEB PAGE,ECT
COOL
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