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Constructing => General Discussion => Topic started by: DarlaFanbridge on October 29, 2019, 09:29:15 AM
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Hi, new user here.
I purchased CrossFire in August, and it's a very versatile software. I would like to ask, are there any publishers whom I can submit CrossFire-created puzzles to, assuming they pay the creator of the puzzle?
Mods, because this is my first post here, if I posted this thread in the wrong forum, please move it to the rightful forum and accept my apologies. Thanks. :)
- Jonathan
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I don't use Crossfire, but I know that it is capable of creating a file in the .PUZ format (AcrossLite) which is acceptable to all crossword publishers who accept electronic submissions. Not sure exactly how you do that, but it's probably an export command 0 if not, the help module should lead you to the proper method.
I don't think any of them accept files in the Crossfire format.
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There is, however, a way I can work around it, even though I will not be able to submit CrossFire files (which I definitely do know they are not saved in .puz format).
I can create the puzzle in CrossFire for myself, and then copy the contents of my CrossFire puzzle into a text file using a format I discovered on another thread, and then import that text file into AcrossLite. At least I am using a software that I paid for, even if it is not a rough draft.
I think the payment is based on research, referencing, and other work involved, not just creating the crossword itself.
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In Crossfire, under 'File', Select 'Export As', there are multiple export types including PUZ. I read someone else saying they liked exporting to PUZ and then opening the puzzle in Acrosslite to print out for submission.