Mosaix for Windows Help Index
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Basic Description and Directions

Registration Information

Scanning Services


Basic Description and Directions

Mosaix for Windows is a computerized jigsaw puzzle program. The object of the game is to arrange the pieces of the puzzle so that the picture is restored to its original state.  Mosaix for Windows is a trademark of Data Assist, Inc.  (Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.)

To play start by selecting an image from the File/Images menu.  Then select the desired dimensions and sound option from the Setup menu.  Finally, from the Play menu, select Scramble.  Now select two squares by clicking the left mouse button in each one and PRESTO!, they're swapped.  Keep going until you have the original image again.

You can unselect a selected square by clicking it again.

File Menu Commands

The Open command (available only in the registered version) allows you to select a file from your disk drive for Mosaix to scramble.

The Images command allows you to select an image included with Mosaix for Mosaix to scramble.

The Exit command quits Mosaix.

Setup Menu Commands

The n X n commands specify the number of horizontal and vertical squares into which the image will be divided when it is scrambled.

The No Sound command turns off all sounds.

The PC Speaker command will make the PC speaker beep when an event occurs.

The Sound Blaster command (available only in the registered version) will make Mosaix play .WAV files when an event occurs.

Sound Events:

First square selected is move to correct location

Second square selected is move to correct location

Puzzle is finished

Play Menu Commands

The Scramble command begins the game.  All the squares will be moved to a new location, and you can begin putting them back.

The Show Original commands displays the unscrambled image in place of the scrambled image.  Clicking the left mouse button on the image will redisplay the scrambled image and resume play.

The Solve It command move all the squares back to their proper location.

Full Screen Mode

If the selected image is as large as the screen (or slightly smaller) a new window with no border or menu will be created to show the image.  Use the right mouse button to bring up a menu similar to the main menu.


Registration Information

If you continue to use Mosaix for Windows you are expected to register.  See the About dialog box to print a registration form, and mail it with a check or money order for $20 to:

Data Assist, Inc.

P.O. Box 26114

Columbus, OH 43226

When you register you will receive the latest version of Mosaix for Windows with new enhancements and features, including:

Making puzzles out of your own .BMP images

Sound Blaster support for sound events

Built in scaling of images

Should you need to call us, our phone number is (614) 888-8088.


Scanning Services

Dazzle your friends, your boss, and your family by turning your own photographs into Mosaix for Windows pictures.  Pictures in landscape format (wider than tall, like your computer screen, see diagram) work best.  For best results your print should be 10" x 8" or smaller, but no smaller than wallet size.

Landscape (good)	(not as good)

When ordering a scan, please specify whether you require a 256 color BMP or a 16 color BMP.  To determine your requirements, double click the Windows Setup icon in the Main group.  If the Display: line shows "VGA", you need a 16 color BMP.  Only if the line shows 256 colors, will you need a 256 color BMP.

Note: All prints will be returned after processing. However, Data Assist, Inc. ASSUMES NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage to your property during shipping or processing.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

See the About dialog box to print an order form, and mail it with a check or money order for $15 per picture to:

Data Assist, Inc.

P.O. Box 26114

Columbus, OH 43226