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Line 158: − + − − * As of Version 9, Visual Match includes number-search and word-search games in addition to the pattern-search game. − ::'''Note:''' Prior to Version 9, you needed to click the "+3" button for extra cards to be dealt when there are no matches on the board. − − * As of Version 14, Visual Match includes a computer (robot) assistant. The robot will help you find matches. It operates on a timer—finding matches after an adjustable number of seconds. The robot is enabled/disabled by clicking on the button the the Tool menu. − − * As of Version 15, Visual Match includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Modes. In Beginner Mode, there are only 9 (3<sup>2</sup>) cards and only two card characteristics. In Intermediate mode, there are 27 (3<sup>3</sup>) cards and three card characteristics. In Expert Mode, there are 81 (3<sup>4</sup>) cards and four card characteristics. − − * As of Version 16, Visual Match supports sharing. − − * As of Version 18 there is an edit mode so that customized word lists can be used in the Word Game (and shared over the network). − + + + + +
→About Visual Match
* To get a match, each attribute must be all same or all different
* To get a match, each attribute must be all same or all different
* The most recent match is displayed on the left.
* The most recent match is displayed on the left.
===More details===
===More details===
::The number version works with prime factors instead of shapes and textures.
::The number version works with prime factors instead of shapes and textures.
::The word version works with semantic groupings.
::The word version works with semantic groupings.
* '''Play''' by clicking on three cards to make a match. If it is a valid match, it will be moved on the left (in the blank-card zone.) It will be replaced by new cards from the deck.
* '''Play''' by clicking on three cards to make a match. If it is a valid match, it will be moved on the left (in the blank-card zone.) It will be replaced by new cards from the deck.
* A valid match is defined by cards where each attribute is either the same on each card or different on each card, e.g, all three red cards or one red, one green, and one blue card.
* A valid match is defined by cards where each attribute is either the same on each card or different on each card, e.g, all three red cards or one red, one green, and one blue card.
* Also, the game state is saved to the Journal and restored upon resume.
* Also, the game state is saved to the Journal and restored upon resume.
===Notes===
* The grid layout is arbitrary; there is ''no'' need to pick in rows or columns, or one from each column.
* The grid layout is arbitrary; there is ''no'' need to pick in rows or columns, or one from each column.
* The blank cards on the left are a place to display the most recent match; they can be otherwise ignored.
* The blank cards on the left are a place to display the most recent match; they can be otherwise ignored.
:(d) 'Numbers' Tab (Number Game variants).
:(d) 'Numbers' Tab (Number Game variants).
===New features===
===Additional features===
* As of Version 26, you can load custom cards from the Journal.
* Dimensions includes number-search and word-search games in addition to the pattern-search game.
* Dimensions includes a computer (robot) assistant. The robot will help you find matches. It operates on a timer—finding matches after an adjustable number of seconds. The robot is enabled/disabled by clicking on the button the the Tool menu.
* Dimensions includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Modes. In Beginner Mode, there are only 9 (3<sup>2</sup>) cards and only two card characteristics. In Intermediate mode, there are 27 (3<sup>3</sup>) cards and three card characteristics. In Expert Mode, there are 81 (3<sup>4</sup>) cards and four card characteristics.
* There is an edit mode so that customized word lists can be used in the Word Game (and shared over the network).
* Also, you can load custom cards from the Journal.
==Learning with Dimensions==
==Learning with Dimensions==