Wordsearch Construction

These graphics are size-reduced images of the Magnum Opus screen used for the construction of Wordsearch puzzles, and of a PDF file produced directly by Magnum Opus using Primo PDF. To see full sized versions of these images, click anywhere within each graphic.

FEATURES

The key features of the Magnum Opus Wordsearch Construction function are as follows:-

Fully automatic construction of puzzles in sizes ranging up to 50x50.
Puzzles can be made in shapes other than a simple rectangle. This is done by selecting a Template before construction begins.
Under normal circumstances, every letter in the puzzle will be included in at least one of the words hidden in the puzzle. This is sometimes referred to as a Full House puzzle. Only if the dictionary being used to make the puzzle has insufficient words to make this possible will a simpler (sparse) design be created.
In addition, it will be normal for every word in the puzzle to intersect with at least one other word.
Optionally, a word or phrase can be entered, and the letters contained therein will be used to fill those spaces within the puzzle not occupied by the letters of the included words.
The direction of the words within the puzzle can be controlled using a set of arrow buttons. Teachers will find it useful to limit the directions to just across and down when teaching word recognition skills to very young children.
Puzzles can be printed in an unprecedented range of user selected colors and formats. Output can be sent direct to the printer or, if you install the appropriate software, it can be sent to a PDF file. The recommended software for this purpose is Primo PDF which you can download free from their website, although you might consider sending them a small donation if you find their program useful.
A fully interactive Solve function is available to allow you to solve the puzzles "on screen" without needing to print them.
Export selected puzzles to a Java Applet which can be uploaded to a web server to provide interactive puzzle content on your web site.