Power Pack > Puzzle Pack Collection Builder > Setup Options Tab

This tab page allows defining what kind of setup will be generated. You can place the files in a folder, in a folder with the puzzle player software, in a zip file and in a protected distribution file.

Generate Method

This option is used to define what kind of puzzle pack to generate.

• In Folder
  This will simply move and generate the puzzle pack into a folder. All of the files will be generated into that folder and can be freely accessed.
  

• With Software in a Folder
  This will move and generate the files into a folder, but will also include the Word Splash puzzle player software.

• In a ZIP File
  This will generate the files into a ZIP file.
  
  If Create Installation Program is not marked then the Word Splash Pro puzzle player software can be used to automatically install the puzzle pack using this ZIP file. To do this simply use the Load Window of the Puzzle Player and open the ZIP file.
  
  If Create Installation Program is marked then an auto unzip EXE program will be created from the ZIP that can be run to install the puzzle pack. 

• Protected Distribution File  (PPZ)
  This will move and generate the files into a PPZ file. The Word Splash Pro puzzle player software must be used to install this puzzle pack file. To do this simply use the Load Window of the Puzzle Player and open the PPZ. A PPZ file is encrypted and cannot be opened with a valid password. Use it when you wish to protect your puzzles. When selling puzzle packs provide your users with the required passcodes when they purchase their copy.
   

Show License Agreement
Use this to define how the License Agreement should be handled. To use this feature you must enter a license agreement file in the field at the bottom of the window.

• Never
  Never show the license agreement
  

• Once Per Computer
  Show the license agreement only once on each computer.

• For First Puzzle Every Time Accessed
  The license agreement will be shown once every time the puzzle pack is accessed.
  

Show Readme
Use this to define how the Readme file should be handled. To use this feature you must enter a readme file in the field at the bottom of the window.

• Never
  Never show the readme file
  

• Once Per Computer
  Show the readme file only once on each computer.
  

• For First Puzzle Every Time Accessed
  The readme file should be shown once every time the puzzle pack is accessed.

 

Player Software Settings

These settings can only be accessed when the With Software in Folder option is set.

• Force Only This Puzzle Pack
  When set, the puzzle player software will only allow selecting this puzzle pack. No other puzzle packs will be selectable from the load window. This may be used when the puzzle pack and software will be burned onto a CD.
  

• Default To This Puzzle Pack
  When set, the puzzle player software will show this puzzle pack first, but allow other puzzle packs to be used also.
  

• Include AutoRun.inf File
  When set, the AUTORUN.INF file will be included. Use this when burning the player pack and software onto a CD so that the software will start when the CD is inserted.

• Initialize New Player Setup in Single Player Mode
  This will force the Word Splash Pro Puzzle Player Plus to always start in single player mode. If not set the puzzle player will ask the user if they would like to setup the player for multiple users.
  

• Default Sound
  Here you can select the default sound effect file to use.

Installation Settings

These settings can be used when generating a ZIP or PPZ file.

• Folder Name
  This is the folder name to which the puzzle pack should be generated into. If the drive is not specified then the puzzle pack will be installed into the PUZZLES folder of the Word Splash puzzle player. If the drive is specified then the puzzle pack will be installed directly into the exact specified folder.
  

• Create Installation Program (EXE)
  When set ZIP or PPZ files will be generated as EXE files. This allows the puzzle pack to be installed simply by running the program.

 

Distribution File Settings
These settings are available only if you are generating a Protected Distribution File.

• Keycode
  The value entered here is used to protect the PPZ file. If user name passcodes are required then this value will be used in the generation of those passcodes. If user names are not required then this value will be required to unlock the puzzle pack. You should change this value for each puzzle pack.
  

• Require User Name Passcodes To Install
  Set this is you would like to provide passcodes for each user that are generated from the users name. This allows each person to have their own user name and passcode. When set you will have a Passcodes tab page.

Use this tab page to enter user names when you require user name passcodes to install a puzzle pack. Simply enter the name and the software will generate a passcode from the user name and keycode. Use the third button to copy the selected lines information into the Windows clipboard for easy pasting into an email or document.

 

License File
Assign a licence agreement file here. This is used with the Show License Agreement option.

Readme File
Assign a readme file here. This is used with the Show Readme File option.

About Box
Assign an About Box image file here. This image will be displayed in the puzzle player about box when the puzzle pack is being used.

About Box URL
Assign a URL web address here. When the about box image is clicked the assigned web page will be loaded.

 

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