This brief tutorial will explain the different layout options Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw. Please be aware that the layout for this module is configured differently than for other modules in Puzzle Maker Pro. That is because the optimized positioning of the puzzle pieces depends directly on the page size. ## Use Default Page Setup Settings By default, this module will use the Trim Size and Margin settings that you configure at the "Output Settings / Page Format" tab. If you use a Trim Size of 8 x 10" and 0.5" Margins on each side, there will be a 'page body' area left that is 7 x 9". This will be the size for the Puzzle Pieces: ![Jigsaw 018 - Page Setup Default.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/UbDEDEA56U/Jigsaw%20018%20-%20Page%20Setup%20Default.png) If you change the Page Format and Preview / Create again, you'll get a differently sized image. If you use Time Saver, it will use the current settings when you run the Time Saver (not the settings when the puzzle preset was saved). This is done to get the best looking puzzle page in your puzzle books. However, sometimes you just want the images, not a puzzle book. In that case you can uncheck "Use Default Page Setup Settings" and choose the exact image size that you need (width and height in pixels). The next screenshot shows this: ![Jigsaw 019 - Page Setup Custom.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/XbNdH6ZCgf/Jigsaw%20019%20-%20Page%20Setup%20Custom.png) ## Choosing Different Page Layouts Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw supports three page layouts. These are selected in the "Puzzle Settings" tab, not in the global "Page Layout" tab. 1. Single Page 2. Double Page 3. Pieces Only These different options have different impact on your book layout, and serve different purposes. ### 1 Single Page Layout This style is used for most of the examples and tutorials. It will show the puzzle pieces and the puzzle grid on a single page. ![Jigsaw 020 - Layout Single Page.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/ju1lwUSyqJ/Jigsaw%20020%20-%20Layout%20Single%20Page.png) This format is intended for copy / draw puzzles (not cut out puzzles). However, you can choose to "Add Blank Page after each puzzle", this will make sure the back of the page is blank. Additionally this will force the page to be printed on the right page of a spread, which may introduce another blank page before the current page. ### 2 Double Page Layout The double page layout is also intended for copy / draw puzzles. In the preview you see the pieces page: ![Jigsaw 021 - Layout Double Page.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/mDi9LsLDpH/Jigsaw%20021%20-%20Layout%20Double%20Page.png) The Solution Preview will show you the layout and size of the puzzle grid (the solution is identical to the puzzle, except for the printed puzzle pieces): ![Jigsaw 022 - Layout Double Page Puzzle Pieces.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/Ght8pFkkvu/Jigsaw%20022%20-%20Layout%20Double%20Page%20Puzzle%20Pieces.png) The Double Page layout will force a new spread in your book, if required. The pieces will be printed on the left page of the spread, the puzzle grid will be printed on the right page. The option to add a blank page will have no effect for this format. ### 3 Pieces Only Layout The Pieces Only Layout is for cut out puzzles, the puzzle grid will not be included in the puzzle book. (The layout is identical to the first screenshot show for the Double Page Layout. Just like the Single Page Layout, "Add Blank Page" will force the pieces to be printed on the right page of a spread, and it will keep the back of the page blank.

This brief tutorial will explain the different layout options Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw. Please be aware that the layout for this module is configured differently than for other modules in Puzzle Maker Pro. That is because the optimized positioning of the puzzle pieces depends directly on the page size. ## Use Default Page Setup Settings By default, this module will use the Trim Size and Margin settings that you configure at the "Output Settings / Page Format" tab. If you use a Trim Size of 8 x 10" and 0.5" Margins on each side, there will be a 'page body' area left that is 7 x 9". This will be the size for the Puzzle Pieces: ![Jigsaw 018 - Page Setup Default.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/UbDEDEA56U/Jigsaw%20018%20-%20Page%20Setup%20Default.png) If you change the Page Format and Preview / Create again, you'll get a differently sized image. If you use Time Saver, it will use the current settings when you run the Time Saver (not the settings when the puzzle preset was saved). This is done to get the best looking puzzle page in your puzzle books. However, sometimes you just want the images, not a puzzle book. In that case you can uncheck "Use Default Page Setup Settings" and choose the exact image size that you need (width and height in pixels). The next screenshot shows this: ![Jigsaw 019 - Page Setup Custom.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/XbNdH6ZCgf/Jigsaw%20019%20-%20Page%20Setup%20Custom.png) ## Choosing Different Page Layouts Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw supports three page layouts. These are selected in the "Puzzle Settings" tab, not in the global "Page Layout" tab. 1. Single Page 2. Double Page 3. Pieces Only These different options have different impact on your book layout, and serve different purposes. ### 1 Single Page Layout This style is used for most of the examples and tutorials. It will show the puzzle pieces and the puzzle grid on a single page. ![Jigsaw 020 - Layout Single Page.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/ju1lwUSyqJ/Jigsaw%20020%20-%20Layout%20Single%20Page.png) This format is intended for copy / draw puzzles (not cut out puzzles). However, you can choose to "Add Blank Page after each puzzle", this will make sure the back of the page is blank. Additionally this will force the page to be printed on the right page of a spread, which may introduce another blank page before the current page. ### 2 Double Page Layout The double page layout is also intended for copy / draw puzzles. In the preview you see the pieces page: ![Jigsaw 021 - Layout Double Page.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/mDi9LsLDpH/Jigsaw%20021%20-%20Layout%20Double%20Page.png) The Solution Preview will show you the layout and size of the puzzle grid (the solution is identical to the puzzle, except for the printed puzzle pieces): ![Jigsaw 022 - Layout Double Page Puzzle Pieces.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/Ght8pFkkvu/Jigsaw%20022%20-%20Layout%20Double%20Page%20Puzzle%20Pieces.png) The Double Page layout will force a new spread in your book, if required. The pieces will be printed on the left page of the spread, the puzzle grid will be printed on the right page. The option to add a blank page will have no effect for this format. ### 3 Pieces Only Layout The Pieces Only Layout is for cut out puzzles, the puzzle grid will not be included in the puzzle book. (The layout is identical to the first screenshot show for the Double Page Layout. Just like the Single Page Layout, "Add Blank Page" will force the pieces to be printed on the right page of a spread, and it will keep the back of the page blank.

The styling options for Jigsaw are: * Font Styling for Coordinates * Line Width and Color * Help Lines in the puzzle pieces. ## Font Styling You can choose any (TrueType) font on your computer for the printed coordinates. Just click the white area that has the font name (by default "Arial", in this screenshot "Artless") and the Font Setup window will be shown, where you can configure and preview the font settings. ![Jigsaw 015 - Font Styling.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/1PQPuu1YAz/Jigsaw%20015%20-%20Font%20Styling.png) ## Line Width and Color You can set the Line Width and Color for the puzzle and solution, and separately for the individual puzzle pieces. That way you can choose for thicker lines if the puzzle pieces are intended to be cut out. ![Jigsaw 016 - Line Styling.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/zGokAZ8tVW/Jigsaw%20016%20-%20Line%20Styling.png) ## Help Lines In addition to the puzzle piece border lines, you can also add Help Lines. These will help children (or adults) to draw parts of the puzzle piece in the right location. This can be especially helpful if you have puzzle pieces with lots of detail. The next screenshot shows an example. The purple color for the Help Lines was chosen to contrast with the bright colors. ![Jigsaw 017 - Help Lines.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/XFp9E9y0aY/Jigsaw%20017%20-%20Help%20Lines.png)

The styling options for Jigsaw are: * Font Styling for Coordinates * Line Width and Color * Help Lines in the puzzle pieces. ## Font Styling You can choose any (TrueType) font on your computer for the printed coordinates. Just click the white area that has the font name (by default "Arial", in this screenshot "Artless") and the Font Setup window will be shown, where you can configure and preview the font settings. ![Jigsaw 015 - Font Styling.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/1PQPuu1YAz/Jigsaw%20015%20-%20Font%20Styling.png) ## Line Width and Color You can set the Line Width and Color for the puzzle and solution, and separately for the individual puzzle pieces. That way you can choose for thicker lines if the puzzle pieces are intended to be cut out. ![Jigsaw 016 - Line Styling.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/zGokAZ8tVW/Jigsaw%20016%20-%20Line%20Styling.png) ## Help Lines In addition to the puzzle piece border lines, you can also add Help Lines. These will help children (or adults) to draw parts of the puzzle piece in the right location. This can be especially helpful if you have puzzle pieces with lots of detail. The next screenshot shows an example. The purple color for the Help Lines was chosen to contrast with the bright colors. ![Jigsaw 017 - Help Lines.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/XFp9E9y0aY/Jigsaw%20017%20-%20Help%20Lines.png)

We use the word "Connectors" for the little pieces / hooks that connect the jigsaw puzzle pieces. In Puzzle Maker Pro, you can choose between several Connector types. The style you want depends on the purpose of your puzzles: * For copy / draw puzzles, where kids have to draw the puzzle pieces in the right locations, the style may depend on the age group. You can even add printed coordinates to each puzzle pieces to make the puzzles a bit easier - or to create practice material to learn working with coordinates. * For cut-out puzzles, where your customer (or your kids) can cut out the different pieces to solve the puzzle as an actual jigsaw puzzle, it makes sense to use no connectors, or square / triangle connectors, to make the pieces easy to cut out. * Certain other types of puzzles, can be created by using no connectors at all. ## Connector Types ### No Connectors Puzzles no connectors can be very easy but also very hard. You won't be distracted by the connectors, but the image has to be clear enough to solve a puzzle without additional clues. ![Jigsaw 007 - Square Connectors.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/FD92o6fKDW/Jigsaw%20007%20-%20Square%20Connectors.png) Additionally you can display the coordinates and a number of clues for the puzzle, as shown in this screenshot: ![Jigsaw 008 - Square Connectors and Coordinates.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/nqigYYDS5D/Jigsaw%20008%20-%20Square%20Connectors%20and%20Coordinates.png) Note: You can see difference in sizing for the puzzle grid and the puzzle pieces in these screenshots, because the coordinates require space as well. ### Square Connectors Most examples and tutorials use Square Connectors: ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) ### Triangle Connectors This screenshot shows what Triangle Connectors look like: ![Jigsaw 009 - Triangle Connectors (1).png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/ZWC6eu9y6j/Jigsaw%20009%20-%20Triangle%20Connectors.png) ### JigSaw Connectors JigSaw Connectors are curved connectors that make your puzzle look like real jigsaw puzzles. ![Jigsaw 010 - JigSaw Connectors.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/WKMQgbx0MG/Jigsaw%20010%20-%20JigSaw%20Connectors.png) As you can see, these would be hard to cut out, but for copy / draw puzzles they look quite nice. ## Other Connector Options ### Connector Length The Connector Length determines how much the connector sticks out from the edge of the puzzle piece. This is a percentage of the puzzle piece size: 0.25% is 1/4 of the size of the puzzle piece. Horizontal connector length is derived from the puzzle width, vertical connector length is derived from the puzzle height. The following screenshot illustrates this: ![Jigsaw 011 - Connector Length.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/0k1yXbN2bp/Jigsaw%20011%20-%20Connector%20Length.png) In the example we used a fixed size for the length. You can also choose to use a randomly varied length. To do this, you can set the minimum and maximum length for the connector. ![Jigsaw 012 - Connector Length Random.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/CyHZijeErN/Jigsaw%20012%20-%20Connector%20Length%20Random.png) You can see in this screenshot that the lengths of the connectors vary greatly. You may notice that the smaller lengths also have smaller widths... ### Connector Width By default the Connector Width is equal (sync'ed) to the Connector Length. In some cases you may want to use a fixed width - in that case you can set it to "Max". That will use the maximum width for all connectors, regardless of the length. ![Jigsaw 013 - Connector Width Max.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/LgkwjsvaZV/Jigsaw%20013%20-%20Connector%20Width%20Max.png) ### Connector Position The final option for the connectors is the Connector Position. By default the connectors are placed exactly in the middle of the side. The amount you enter here (up to 25%) defines the maximum random adjustment away from the center. ![Jigsaw 014 - Connector Position.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/1MEmNJMUju/Jigsaw%20014%20-%20Connector%20Position.png)

We use the word "Connectors" for the little pieces / hooks that connect the jigsaw puzzle pieces. In Puzzle Maker Pro, you can choose between several Connector types. The style you want depends on the purpose of your puzzles: * For copy / draw puzzles, where kids have to draw the puzzle pieces in the right locations, the style may depend on the age group. You can even add printed coordinates to each puzzle pieces to make the puzzles a bit easier - or to create practice material to learn working with coordinates. * For cut-out puzzles, where your customer (or your kids) can cut out the different pieces to solve the puzzle as an actual jigsaw puzzle, it makes sense to use no connectors, or square / triangle connectors, to make the pieces easy to cut out. * Certain other types of puzzles, can be created by using no connectors at all. ## Connector Types ### No Connectors Puzzles no connectors can be very easy but also very hard. You won't be distracted by the connectors, but the image has to be clear enough to solve a puzzle without additional clues. ![Jigsaw 007 - Square Connectors.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/FD92o6fKDW/Jigsaw%20007%20-%20Square%20Connectors.png) Additionally you can display the coordinates and a number of clues for the puzzle, as shown in this screenshot: ![Jigsaw 008 - Square Connectors and Coordinates.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/nqigYYDS5D/Jigsaw%20008%20-%20Square%20Connectors%20and%20Coordinates.png) Note: You can see difference in sizing for the puzzle grid and the puzzle pieces in these screenshots, because the coordinates require space as well. ### Square Connectors Most examples and tutorials use Square Connectors: ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) ### Triangle Connectors This screenshot shows what Triangle Connectors look like: ![Jigsaw 009 - Triangle Connectors (1).png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/ZWC6eu9y6j/Jigsaw%20009%20-%20Triangle%20Connectors.png) ### JigSaw Connectors JigSaw Connectors are curved connectors that make your puzzle look like real jigsaw puzzles. ![Jigsaw 010 - JigSaw Connectors.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/WKMQgbx0MG/Jigsaw%20010%20-%20JigSaw%20Connectors.png) As you can see, these would be hard to cut out, but for copy / draw puzzles they look quite nice. ## Other Connector Options ### Connector Length The Connector Length determines how much the connector sticks out from the edge of the puzzle piece. This is a percentage of the puzzle piece size: 0.25% is 1/4 of the size of the puzzle piece. Horizontal connector length is derived from the puzzle width, vertical connector length is derived from the puzzle height. The following screenshot illustrates this: ![Jigsaw 011 - Connector Length.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/0k1yXbN2bp/Jigsaw%20011%20-%20Connector%20Length.png) In the example we used a fixed size for the length. You can also choose to use a randomly varied length. To do this, you can set the minimum and maximum length for the connector. ![Jigsaw 012 - Connector Length Random.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/CyHZijeErN/Jigsaw%20012%20-%20Connector%20Length%20Random.png) You can see in this screenshot that the lengths of the connectors vary greatly. You may notice that the smaller lengths also have smaller widths... ### Connector Width By default the Connector Width is equal (sync'ed) to the Connector Length. In some cases you may want to use a fixed width - in that case you can set it to "Max". That will use the maximum width for all connectors, regardless of the length. ![Jigsaw 013 - Connector Width Max.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/LgkwjsvaZV/Jigsaw%20013%20-%20Connector%20Width%20Max.png) ### Connector Position The final option for the connectors is the Connector Position. By default the connectors are placed exactly in the middle of the side. The amount you enter here (up to 25%) defines the maximum random adjustment away from the center. ![Jigsaw 014 - Connector Position.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/1MEmNJMUju/Jigsaw%20014%20-%20Connector%20Position.png)

When you start Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw, and create your first preview, it will use the default settings "Perfect Squares" (or another shape type) and 5 Rows. ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) ## Perfect Squares / Triangles Depending on your taste or your customer's preferences, you may want to create puzzles with squares (where each side has the same length) or rectangles. For triangles, you may want equilateral triangles or isosceles triangles (all three sides are equal or only two sides are equal). For circles, you may want a true circle, or an oval. And so on, for other shape types. The default setting is to use a square, an equilateral triangle or a circle. The total height of the image will be divided by the number of rows, and this will determine the number of columns. This may cut off the sides of the image. ## Imperfect Squares / Triangles When you uncheck the "Perfect" option, you can set both the number of rows and the number of columns. ![Jigsaw 004 - Rows and Columns - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/s6YLNqwZVb/Jigsaw%20004%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Solution.png) Setting the number of rows to 5 and the number of columns to 8 results in rectangular puzzle pieces, as you can see in the image. The image below shows what the puzzle and puzzle pieces image could look like: ![Jigsaw 005 - Rows and Columns - Puzzle.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/JEOLW67NyA/Jigsaw%20005%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Puzzle.png) In this image, the separate puzzle pieces are also printed in a 8 by 5 grid. This is a coincidence, and depends on the puzzle size and format. Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw will always try to print all the parts as large as possible. Another example: ![Jigsaw 006 - Rows and Columns - Alternative.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/NGdBlN0au5/Jigsaw%20006%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Alternative.png)

When you start Puzzle Maker Pro - JigSaw, and create your first preview, it will use the default settings "Perfect Squares" (or another shape type) and 5 Rows. ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) ## Perfect Squares / Triangles Depending on your taste or your customer's preferences, you may want to create puzzles with squares (where each side has the same length) or rectangles. For triangles, you may want equilateral triangles or isosceles triangles (all three sides are equal or only two sides are equal). For circles, you may want a true circle, or an oval. And so on, for other shape types. The default setting is to use a square, an equilateral triangle or a circle. The total height of the image will be divided by the number of rows, and this will determine the number of columns. This may cut off the sides of the image. ## Imperfect Squares / Triangles When you uncheck the "Perfect" option, you can set both the number of rows and the number of columns. ![Jigsaw 004 - Rows and Columns - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/s6YLNqwZVb/Jigsaw%20004%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Solution.png) Setting the number of rows to 5 and the number of columns to 8 results in rectangular puzzle pieces, as you can see in the image. The image below shows what the puzzle and puzzle pieces image could look like: ![Jigsaw 005 - Rows and Columns - Puzzle.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/JEOLW67NyA/Jigsaw%20005%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Puzzle.png) In this image, the separate puzzle pieces are also printed in a 8 by 5 grid. This is a coincidence, and depends on the puzzle size and format. Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw will always try to print all the parts as large as possible. Another example: ![Jigsaw 006 - Rows and Columns - Alternative.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/NGdBlN0au5/Jigsaw%20006%20-%20Rows%20and%20Columns%20-%20Alternative.png)

Like the other Puzzle Maker Pro modules, the best way to create puzzles with Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw is by quickly creating an initial preview and then customize the different options and settings. When you switch to Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw, you'll see this view. (Details may be different in future updates of the software) ![Jigsaw 001 - Initial View.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/i6SyZtuvMp/Jigsaw%20001%20-%20Initial%20View.png) Click on the white area just below "Select Image", or drag and drop an image file on it. You can use JPG or PNG files that you have on your computer. After setting the file, click "Next Preview" at the bottom left, and you'll see a jigsaw puzzle, which can look a bit like this: ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) This will usually be the solution of the puzzle, because that makes the most sense for many puzzle types. To view the actual jigsaw puzzle and the jigsaw puzzle pieces, click the checkbox "Preview Solution" at the bottom right of the window. The view will change into something like this: ![Jigsaw 003 - First Preview - Puzzle and Pieces.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/lmbu7bT83K/Jigsaw%20003%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Puzzle%20and%20Pieces.png) If you want to save one or more puzzles with these settings, just click "Create". To generate several different puzzles at once, you can change the Quantity (which is by default set to 1). Further reading: [Changing the number of puzzle pieces](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-pieces) [Changing the jigsaw piece Connectors](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-connectors) [Using different Page Layouts](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-page-layout) [Configure the puzzle Styling](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-styling)

Like the other Puzzle Maker Pro modules, the best way to create puzzles with Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw is by quickly creating an initial preview and then customize the different options and settings. When you switch to Puzzle Maker Pro - Jigsaw, you'll see this view. (Details may be different in future updates of the software) ![Jigsaw 001 - Initial View.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/i6SyZtuvMp/Jigsaw%20001%20-%20Initial%20View.png) Click on the white area just below "Select Image", or drag and drop an image file on it. You can use JPG or PNG files that you have on your computer. After setting the file, click "Next Preview" at the bottom left, and you'll see a jigsaw puzzle, which can look a bit like this: ![Jigsaw 002 - First Preview - Solution.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/M456z7oFcV/Jigsaw%20002%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Solution.png) This will usually be the solution of the puzzle, because that makes the most sense for many puzzle types. To view the actual jigsaw puzzle and the jigsaw puzzle pieces, click the checkbox "Preview Solution" at the bottom right of the window. The view will change into something like this: ![Jigsaw 003 - First Preview - Puzzle and Pieces.png](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/wuGqS3zSeN/resources/lmbu7bT83K/Jigsaw%20003%20-%20First%20Preview%20-%20Puzzle%20and%20Pieces.png) If you want to save one or more puzzles with these settings, just click "Create". To generate several different puzzles at once, you can change the Quantity (which is by default set to 1). Further reading: [Changing the number of puzzle pieces](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-pieces) [Changing the jigsaw piece Connectors](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-connectors) [Using different Page Layouts](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-page-layout) [Configure the puzzle Styling](https://help.bookpublishertools.com/faqs/puzzle-maker-pro-jigsaw-styling)

You should select an image file in the folder you want to use, and then it will use that folder. The cause of this: This way of selecting files instead of folders is a standard module that's part of Windows. But it's not intuititve the way it works now - although, when you know how it works, you'll quickly forget that it's strange. In POD Pattern Maker you can click the button "Select Folder" at the top left. This will show you the (standard Windows) 'select file' dialog. Navigate to the folder you want to use, open that folder and select any image in the folder (1). Next, click "Open" (2), this will pass the folder information to POD Pattern Maker. Now you should see a list of all the images in your folder: Now you can click on the images at the left to add them to the layer clipboard to create your pattern.

You should select an image file in the folder you want to use, and then it will use that folder. The cause of this: This way of selecting files instead of folders is a standard module that's part of Windows. But it's not intuititve the way it works now - although, when you know how it works, you'll quickly forget that it's strange. In POD Pattern Maker you can click the button "Select Folder" at the top left. This will show you the (standard Windows) 'select file' dialog. Navigate to the folder you want to use, open that folder and select any image in the folder (1). Next, click "Open" (2), this will pass the folder information to POD Pattern Maker. Now you should see a list of all the images in your folder: Now you can click on the images at the left to add them to the layer clipboard to create your pattern.

Tiling Tool is more or less a light version of Pattern Maker. It can create a pattern from only 1 single tile (and that's all it does), including several options for repeats, reflecting and color changing. The purpose of Pattern Maker is to create grid/half-drop patterns from a collection of clip art. Tiling Tool is better when you have one seamless (or even non-seamless) tile / image and you want to fill the entire canvas with it. It's included as a bonus when you buy POD Pattern Maker Complete.

Tiling Tool is more or less a light version of Pattern Maker. It can create a pattern from only 1 single tile (and that's all it does), including several options for repeats, reflecting and color changing. The purpose of Pattern Maker is to create grid/half-drop patterns from a collection of clip art. Tiling Tool is better when you have one seamless (or even non-seamless) tile / image and you want to fill the entire canvas with it. It's included as a bonus when you buy POD Pattern Maker Complete.

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