PageTurner |
For complete instructions please open the attached PDF file and print it out.
Please note: You must have Adobe Reader installed for your browser.
Click here to open the PageTurner.pdf file.
On the first page, create a title page. By default, the 'Full Page Text' layout option has been chosen for you. However, you may choose between 'Full Page Text' or 'Full Page Image'. Use the first option for text. Use the second option for illustrations, photos or animations.
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Click on the '+' button to add a new page. Use the '-' button to delete pages, but don't delete the first page.
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Again choose the correct layout. If you wish to type in text, choose 'Full Page Text'.
Type in or paste in your text. Then use the formatting buttons to format your text.
From left to right, the buttons enable you to bold, italicize, underline, align, change font color, and change font size.
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Click on the '+' button to add a new page. If you wish an image or animation, choose 'Full Page Image'.
Let's discuss images first. You can either load images from the hard drive or paste images into the image area.
To load from the hard drive, click on the image area. A file requester will appear. This simple method allows you to import jpeg images. For other image types, right-click on the image area and select 'Edit/Open'. The built-in lodeStar editor will enable you to import a variety of image types. Inside the lodeStar image editor, click on 'Browse'.
To paste in an image, right-click on the image area and select 'Paste'. To learn more details about image handling, please refer to the Teacher Guide found under Help > Getting Started.
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lodeStar also allows you to import SWF animations into PageTurner. SWF animations are created using the Macromedia Flash tool and they are abundant in the internet universe.
To import an animation, click on image area and then change the file requester 'Files of Type' to '*.swf | Flash file'.
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When you've finished with your PageTurner project, or even while you are creating the project, click on the 'save' button at the bottom right corner. Save often.
To preview your work, select the projector at the top-right corner of lodeStar.
For more details on saving, previewing, and exporting your project as well as other tasks, please consult the Teacher Guide found under Help > Getting Started.
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