Puzzle Maker Pro – Cross Sum Standard

Description

Create Classic Cross Sum Puzzles with Ease

Struggling to find unique, professional-quality puzzles for your books or digital projects? Puzzle Maker Pro – Cross Sum Standard takes the hard work out of puzzle creation, letting you generate engaging Cross Sum puzzles effortlessly.

What Is a Cross Sum Puzzle?

Cross Sum puzzles are simple yet captivating math challenges. A 3×3 grid is filled with numbers (1 to 9) and operators, creating six equations—three horizontal and three vertical. Your task is to solve these equations and match the results displayed at the grid’s edges.

This software ensures puzzles follow strict rules for clarity and challenge:

• Calculations proceed left to right (e.g., 1 3 x 4 = 16, not 13).
• The first operator is always or –, while the second can be , -, *, or /.
• Only integers are allowed—no fractions, and no negative results.

Key Features to Streamline Your Workflow

Generate Puzzles with Numbers 1 to 9: Create classic Cross Sum puzzles for a balanced solving experience.

Add Up to 3 Clues: Adjust puzzle difficulty to cater to beginners, younger audiences, or seasoned solvers.

Customizable Styling: Personalize fonts, line styles, colors, and canvas backgrounds for a professional finish.

Strict Rule Adherence: Ensure every puzzle meets standard Cross Sum logic for clarity and fairness.

Perfect for Every Creator

Whether you’re publishing puzzle books on Amazon KDP, selling printables on Etsy, or adding unique content to your website or social media, Cross Sum Standard has you covered. From a single puzzle for your blog to hundreds for a puzzle book, this software provides the flexibility you need.

Looking for More Flexibility?

For creators who want to break the rules, consider Cross Sum Variations. With additional options like different number ranges, fractions, negatives, and standard operator precedence, it’s perfect for crafting out-of-the-box puzzles.

Ease of Use

Puzzle Maker Pro may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s really easy to use:

• Just click Preview to see a new puzzle with the current settings.
• Or click Create to generate any number of puzzles right away
• Customize the style, etc, then click Preview to see the result, and click Create to generate puzzles. These puzzles will be stored on your computer.

You can use any TrueType font that’s installed on your computer, change colors, line weight, and more, to create these math puzzles in your own unique style. By using the Preview button, you can see a cross sum puzzle and solution with the new style right away.

Like any Puzzle Maker Pro module, Cross Sum Standard will create the puzzles and solutions as image files (JPG or PNG) at 300 DPI on your computer. Lightning fast.

Immediate Access

You can use the software right away. Just download and install the newest version of Puzzle Maker Pro from the member area, and start creating your puzzles and puzzle books.

Free Demo Version

Experience the power Of Puzzle Maker Pro – Cross Sum Standard with our free demo version. Please note that puzzles And solutions In the demo version will be watermarked. You can test all features and puzzle types.

If you want to try out the Time Saver Add-On, please contact support.

Note: Sales for Puzzle Maker Pro products are final. We strongly suggest to test compatibility with your Windows PC configuration before purchase.

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Generate Cross Sum Puzzles

Create standard puzzles with numbers 1 to 9 for balanced difficulty and endless variety.

Standard Operator Rules

First operator is or -, while the second can be , -, *, or / for maximum flexibility.

Adherence to Cross Sum Logic

Perform calculations left-to-right, ensuring integer-only results and non-negative outcomes.

Customizable Clues

Add up to 3 clues to adjust puzzle difficulty and make them accessible for beginners or younger audiences.

Customize Every Detail

Personalize fonts, colors, line styles, and canvas colors to match your puzzle’s theme perfectly.

Strict Rule Adherence

Supports standard Cross Sum rules, ensuring puzzles meet expectations for classic puzzle enthusiasts.

Designed for Multiple Uses

Perfect for creating puzzles for KDP books, printables, websites, or social media content.

Comparison Ready

Focuses on strict rules; Cross Sum Variations offers a more flexible experience for creative puzzle makers.

Struggling with Customization?

Use any TrueType font on your computer to match your puzzle’s style perfectly.

Tired of Manual Formatting?

Automatically generate accurate solutions for every puzzle, ready for publishing.

Limited Design Options?

Personalize fonts, lines, and background colors to create visually stunning puzzles.

Frustrated with File Management?

Organize output files using custom folder structures, including dates and placeholders.

Meeting Publishing Standards is Hard?

Define trim sizes from 1×1 to 15×15 inches and set precise margins to meet professional requirements.

Printing Challenges?

Export puzzles at 300 DPI for Amazon KDP or use lower DPI for digital printables.

Concerned About Privacy?

Work offline and keep your puzzles securely on your computer—no cloud storage needed.

Need Consistency?

Save custom presets to ensure your puzzle books have a uniform style.

Custom Fonts for Perfect Style

Use TrueType fonts to customize colors, sizes, and placements for unique designs.

Full Color Customization

Adjust font, line, and background colors to match your puzzle’s theme effortlessly.

Instant Puzzle Previews

Preview puzzles with styling and zoom features to ensure perfection before exporting.

Flexible Output Sizes

Create puzzles up to 3000 pixels (10” at 300 DPI), perfect for professional publishing.

Professional Output Formats

Export puzzles in JPG, PNG, or transparent PNG formats for versatile publishing.

Custom Trim Sizes

Tailor trim sizes for KDP or custom puzzle books with layouts as small as 1×1 or as large as 15×15 inches.

Mirrored Margins for Print Perfection

Automatically balance margins for left and right pages in print books.

Automatic Solution Generation

Let the software handle solution generation, so you can focus on design.

Create Large Puzzle Collections

Quickly generate puzzles in bulk for value-packed collections.

Save Time with Presets

Reuse custom styling presets for consistent puzzle books without starting from scratch.

Enhanced Privacy Protection

Keep your work secure on your device with no need for an internet connection.

Optimized for Windows

Runs seamlessly on Windows 10/11 for smooth and reliable performance.

Mac-Compatible via Virtualization

Use on Mac with VirtualBox or Parallels for complete flexibility.

Organized File Management

Customize folder structures with placeholders for dates and file names to streamline workflow.

Precise Margin Control

Define exact page margins for professional layouts that meet publishing standards.

Preset Sharing for Teams

Share presets across teams to maintain uniform puzzle styles and efficiency.

High-Quality Outputs

Export puzzles at professional 300 DPI for both print and digital formats.

Extensive Puzzle Variety

Unlock a broad range of puzzle types tailored to different audiences and needs (dependent on licenses).

Struggling with Puzzle Book Creation?

Create complete puzzle books instantly and eliminate the time-consuming manual work.

Confused About Formatting?

Export puzzle books in PowerPoint, PDF, or JPG to meet both print and digital requirements.

Tired of KDP Rejections?

Choose 300 DPI for print-ready puzzles that comply with Amazon KDP standards.

Page Layout Woes?

Use default layouts to avoid formatting headaches and save hours of setup time.

Difficulty Organizing Puzzles?

Let the software number your puzzles automatically for effortless organization.

Create Puzzle Books Instantly

Generate entire puzzle books with a single click, saving hours of design time.

Multiple Output Formats

Export books in PowerPoint, PDF, or JPG to ensure compatibility with print and digital platforms.

Custom DPI Settings

Choose 300 DPI for KDP compliance or 96 DPI for vibrant digital printables.

Ready-to-Use Page Layout

Start fast with a polished default layout designed for professional results.

Automatic Puzzle Numbering

Simplify organization by numbering puzzles and solutions with zero manual effort.

Customizable Puzzle Numbering

Create unique numbering schemes to match modular puzzle book sections seamlessly.

Flexible Trim Sizes

Set standard KDP sizes like 6×9, 8×10, or 8.5×11 inches to ensure perfect formatting.

Precision Margin Control

Define margins to meet KDP standards or customize layouts with your personal style.

Advanced Layout Options

Upgrade with the Time Saver Add-On to create custom grids up to 10×10 puzzles per page.

Mirror Margins for Print Perfection

Ensure balanced spacing on inner and outer edges for flawless print books.

Fully Customizable Page Layout

Fine-tune padding between rows and columns with the Time Saver Add-On.

Title Customization Made Easy

Add personalized titles with a variety of styling options for a professional finish.