The latest version of StoryMaker is version 3.1.43
Updates are available to take all previous versions of StoryMaker 3 to the latest version.
For details of this and the previous updates
click here
Click here to download the update
Useful shortcuts in StoryMaker:
 Pressing the Esc key while the introductory music is playing takes you past the opening screens of StoryMaker.
When working with lists - such as the list of reinforcements or the list of words in the database - when the mouse is over the list, pressing a keyboard letter takes you to the part of the list beginning with that letter.
When a video is being played as a page or book reinforcement, clicking the right mouse button terminates playing the video.
If you want to create an added words which is made up of two or more words (such as "Mary Ann") use an underscore (_) rather than a space between the words and StoryMaker will treat it as one word unit.
The quickest way to add new words to a child's dictionary is to display the list of all available words and right click on any word you want in the child's dictionary. You will then be given the option of adding that word to the child's dictionary.
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A tutorial is available for StoryMaker. This applies to all versions but some features described apply only to versions 2 or later and same features only to StoryMaker 3.
Click here to download
Frequently asked questions:
* I am experiencing problems with videos - what can I do?
1) Make sure you have the latest version of Windows Media player installed (vs 11)
2) Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed
3) Install a codec pack such as K-lite codec pack since often problems with videos are a result of the codecs installed on your computer. K-lite codec pack can be installed fromDownload K-lite pack
4) Try disabling hardware acceleration for your graphics card. StoryMaker will assist you doing this. If you have turned off the warning about video problems and want to get it back you can turn it on again in the screen where you choose reinforcements
5) If you still experience problems, either you should try reinstalling windows on your computer or your computer may simply lack the power to handle the sort of video you are using properly. Try using other sorts of videos and see if you have problems with those.
Most people find wmv files are fine (except with graphics cards you may have to turn off hardware acceleration which StoryMaker will help you with). The free Windows Movie maker which comes with Windows XP and Vista will create these sorts of videos.
* When I try to print the printer seems to hang and nothing happens. What can I do?
This probably is a result of using your own pictures with sentences or books and these being too large for the print engine to process them properly. Download the latest version of StoryMaker 3 and edit your books and replace the pictures - StoryMaker will offer to resize them for you if they are too large. This should solve the problem. You will need to own StoryMaker 3 to get this update.
If you have an earlier version, either purchase StoryMaker 3 or resize the pictures yourself and ensure they are no larger than 1024 pixels wide and/or 768 pixels high.
* How do I replace the sounds for words in the database and keep the database pictures?
Just add the word as a custom word and record a sound for it but do not associate a picture with it.
* I want to add plurals for words in the database and do not want to have to find my own pictures for them. Can I use the pictures in the database?
The picture for the singular form of the word in the database (if there is one) will automatically be offered when no picture is detected associated with the plural form of the word. This is also true for words you have added.
*How do I bring added words from Flashcards into StoryMaker without having to recreate them all as added words?
If you have Flashcards 2 or 3 this can be done in either program by clicking on the Added Words option in the menu bar.
*Where can I get the "Overlay Sender" program for my IntelliTools IntelliKeys® overlay board?
If your problem is none of these then the answer may be on the general support page, clickhereto go to it
If you encounter a problem thenemail support
