MAKING A NEW THEME DICTIONARY

This function allows you to create a new Theme dictionary, and to immediately begin the task of entering words and clues into it. The dialog has the following input fields and controls:-
  • Dictionary Name input field. Enter an appropriate name for the new dictionary. The only restriction is that the name must start with the $ character. If you omit the $ character, the program will automatically insert it.

  • Word Length Specification. Magnum Opus can generate a specification for the length of the word as you enter it into the Dictionary Edit function. The specification will automatically appear in the Clue input field when you press Enter after typing in the new Word. You can elect to not insert a length specification at all, you can have it entered for all words, or you can have it entered only for multi-words such as RED HOT. This becomes a Property of the dictionary, and can be changed anytime using the Dictionary Properties function.

  • Case Control. When you enetr a Word during Dictionary Editing, Magnum Opus will convert that word to either all Uppercase Letters or all Lowercase letters. You can control this behaviour using the two radio buttons available in Case Control. This becomes a Property of the dictionary, and can be changed anytime using the Dictionary Properties function.

  • Clicking the OK button after a legal name has been entered will automatically put you into a  Dictionary Edit  screen where you can begin to build your new dictionary.