How to use the Jigsaws

Here we have some useful tips on using Computer Jigsaws. Please feel free to use any or all of the following text on your own web site.

When you open the jigsaw all the pieces are the right way up. That is, a piece with a straight edge at the top will go on the top etc.

If you want to make the jigsaw harder you can rotate the pieces. To do this press Ctrl-P or use the Options - Preferences Menu, in the General Options Box tick Allow Piece Rotation.

Warning: this will reset your jigsaw i.e. scramble all the pieces. So do this before you start to do the jigsaw. Double Clicking, or click once then press the Space Bar, on a piece will rotate it 90 degrees.

Holding the Ctrl Key while clicking the pieces will select several pieces at once. Useful for moving all the Sky pieces to the top etc.

By far the most popular option, turn the piece bevelling off. Do this by choosing Preferences from the Options Menu and unticking the Bevel the puzzle piece edges box.

Some other useful keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl-F Show Preview Window
Ctrl-C Change background Colour
Ctrl-A Auto-Arrange the Pieces
Ctrl-S Save Your Position
Ctrl-L Load a Previously saved Position
Ctrl-R Reset the Jigsaw (start again)
Ctrl-P Show Preferences Box