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[Software     name]  JigPuzzle Ver.4.5
[Registered   name]  JIGPuzzle.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11 64bit version.
[Required      DLL]  .NET 10.0
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software displays images (BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF) and video (WMV, AVI, MP4) music (MP3, WMA) files as "Jigsaw puzzles".
 When the touch function is enabled, you can scale and rotate the piece.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\JIGPuzzle.exe     : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run JIGPuzzle.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "JIGPuzzle".

 ".NET 10.0" is required for operation. ".NET 10.0" will be automatically installed from the network.


+ Precautions.

 When the number of pieces increases, it may not work smoothly depending on the ability of PC.

 Also, depending on the screen resolution, the rectangle may be distorted or may not be displayed entirely.

 When the touch interval is short or when operated with the mouse, the inclined piece will be in the normal position.

 If "Transparent" is set for the background color, the desktop and the image may not be synchronized. Please minimize it and then put it back.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When started, the frame divided by the previous setting piece is displayed.

 Click the "Open" button and specify the file to be displayed.

 The "Disassembly" button moves the pieces randomly.

 The "Browse" button displays the completed image, and the "Puzzle" button deletes it.

 The "Tips" or "Done" button will move the piece to the correct position.

 Right-click the "Open" button or touch it for a longer time to select it from the history.

 Right-click on a piece to show / hide it.

 Click a piece while holding down the shift key to move it to the correct position.

 You can select 5 types of time limit with the time setting button on the upper left.

 Pieces will be disassembled automatically after the time limit.

 The number and shape of the pieces can be selected with the size setting button in the center left.

 You can select the background color with the bottom center background setting button. If "Transparent" is selected, the desktop image will be set.

 If you press the piece placement button at the same time as the Ctrl key in the size setting, you can get the background image.

 The following functions are assigned to the keyboard.

   O       : Open.
   Q       : Reference / puzzle switching.
   B       : Breaking the pieces apart.
   H       : Hint.
   C       : completed.

   PageUp  : Brightens the reference image.(Invalid when the background color is "Transparent")
   PageDown: Darkens the reference image.  (Invalid when the background color is "Transparent")

   Z       : Stop video.
   M       : Silence switching of video.
   Space   : Play / pause video.

   U       : Playback speed up.
   D       : Playback speed down.
   N       : Return playback speed to normal.

   F       : Favorite scene registration for videos. (*1)
   G       : Displaying video scenes. (*2)
   L       : Register your favorite scenes with "MViewListener". (*3,*4)
   P       : Open in the associated application.

   F2      : Create a shortcut. (*5,*6,*7)
   F3      : Create SendTo shortcut. (Delete by pressing CTRL at the same time)
   F4      : Switch between multiple startup permissions. (*8)

   V       : Display version information.

   Esc     : Terminate application.

 (*1) It cannot be registered until the scene can be displayed. Up to 10 scenes can be registered. (Right click to delete)
 (*2) It takes a few seconds to create an image of the scene divided into 26 parts.
 (*3) The "MViewListener" application must be launched beforehand.
 (*4) You can register a scene from the file history by pressing the SHIFT key at the same time.
 (*5) Creates a shortcut file for the media.
 (*6) If there is no media, creates a shortcut file for the app.
 (*7) Pressing the SHIFT key simultaneously creates a shortcut file for incognito mode.
 (*8) The settings will take effect when you close the app.


 The setting information is saved as "Setting.xml" in the "<OS drive>:/Users/<user name>/AppData/Local/A.M.Soft/JIGPuzzle" folder.


+ Version history.

    Ver.4.5   2026.2.22

    - The library has been changed from .NET 8.0 to .NET 10.0.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.
    - Prevents sleep and monitor off during video playback.

    Ver.4.4   2025.7.3

    - Fixed a bug that caused video files without images to loop.

    Ver.4.3   2025.3.20

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.4.2   2024.12.1

    - The initial playback speed will now be reset to standard.
    - Prevented an issue where the playback speed would become uncontrollable if it was previously set to a high speed.

    Ver.4.1   2024.11.17

    - Improved playback speed settings.
    - Improved shortcut creation.
    - Keyboard function assignments have been reorganized.

    Ver.4.0   2024.7.14

    - Improved file history management.
    - Improved scene image creation time.
    - You can now add favorites to "MViewListener" (https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9ppr45pw3rvv?hl=en-us&gl=us).

    Ver.3.9   2024.1.10

    - Supports playback of music files (mp3, wma).

    Ver.3.8   2023.11.22

    - Changed the library from .NET 6.0 to .NET 8.0.

    Ver.3.7   2023.8.5

    - Improved display of file history.

    Ver.3.6   2023.4.21

    - The operating environment is limited to 64bit version.
    - Changed from .NET Framework to .NET 6.0.

    Ver.3.5   2023.2.27

    - Added an image to the history tooltip.
    - You can now register the playback position of the video.
    - It is now possible to display a list of video scenes.

    Ver.3.4   2023.1.18

    - Removed Windows 8 from supported models.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.8.

    Ver.3.3   2022.11.18

    - Added support for dark mode switching on Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.3.2   2022.4.1

    - Improved shortcut key assignment.

    Ver.3.1   2022.3.3

    - Improved the buttons on the taskbar.
    - Improved the video control buttons.
    - The playback speed can be changed with the keys.
    - Fixed a bug that some files could not be played.
    - Fixed a bug that GIF files could not be displayed correctly.

    Ver.3.0   2022.1.20

    - Added /sec secret mode.
    - The app has been added to the Explorer right-click menu "Send to".
    - Updated the installer version (6.2.0).

    Ver.2.9   2021.11.11

    - We have confirmed the operation on Windows 11 product version.
    - Fixed so that it is not maximized at the first startup.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.2.8   2020.9.28

    - Enabled the maximize button.
    - Added a repeat button to video playback.
    - The reference image can be adjusted with the PageUp / PageDown keys.
    - Fixed a bug where the backgrounds did not match in a multi-monitor environment with different DPI.

    Ver.2.7   2020.3.3

    - Improved the time display of the slider.
    - Japanese and English resources are separated.
    - Commands have been assigned to the keyboard.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.7.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community.

    Ver.2.6   2019.2.11

    - Improved file history update.
    - The initial screen image can be updated.
    - The history list can be deleted by right-clicking.

    Ver.2.5   2018.11.1

    - When an already running application is started, it is displayed on the front.

    Ver.2.4   2018.6.2

    - Windows 7 has been excluded from the supported models.
    - Improved the control tooltip.
    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.5.
    - Corresponding to a bug that the latest version cannot be confirmed from the version information.
    - The name of the installer has been changed from setup.exe to JIGPuzzle.exe.

    Ver.2.3   2018.2.8

    - The installation name has been changed to Japanese.

    Ver.2.2   2017.12.3

    - Disabled maximization.
    - Fixed resource calculation error.
    - The background color can be set.
    - The starting piece is now on the desktop.
    - The setting value has been transferred from the registry to a file.

    Ver.2.1   2016.3.26

    - The target was changed to Any CPU.

    Ver.2.0   2015.11.11

    - The display is not hidden by the selection from the jump list.

    Ver.1.9   2015.10.10

    - Added support for jump lists.
    - Argument option "/doc" <file path> was added.
    - Added the option to check the playback position, "/chk".
    - The "/last" argument option has been abolished, and playback from the previous time has been standardized.

    Ver.1.8   2015.8.1

    - Operation has been confirmed on the Windows 10 retail version.
    - Due to lack of funds, the contract with the certification body could not be renewed and the digital signature was stopped.

    Ver.1.7   2014.9.9

    - Video files can now restore the previous playback position.
    - Added an argument "/top" to always play video files from the beginning.
    - Added an argument "/last" to always play video files from the previous time.
    - The number of file histories has been increased to 20, and files have been moved from the registry to files.

    Ver.1.6   2014.8.4

    - Added to the popup of the button to open the file history.
    - The playback position is continued by switching the size and shape.

    Ver.1.5   2014.7.7

    - The thumb shape of the slider has been corrected.
    - The operating conditions (CPU 1.6GHz or more/2Core or more/free memory 1.5GB or more) have been modified.

    Ver.1.4   2014.7.1

    - Fixed the shape of video control.
    - Added a warning message depending on the operating environment.

    Ver.1.3   2014.6.17

    - The setting information has been moved to the registry.
    - Fixed the bug that the same name remains in the file history.
    - Fixed a bug that file history was not updated when opening failed.

    Ver.1.2   2014.6.1

    - Added file history to menu.
    - 5 types of time limit can be selected.
    - Video controls can be hidden.
    - Adjusted to fit the media frame in the display area.
    - The shape of the piece can be selected from three types (curve, circle, straight line).
    - The number of pieces can be selected from 4 types (5×3, 6×4, 9×5, 10×6).

    Ver.1.1   2014.5.25

    - The shape of the piece has been changed.
    - The frame can be deleted.
    - The number of pieces until completion is displayed.
    - Save / restore folder path.
    - Added support for displaying drag-and-drop files.
    - The latest version can be confirmed from the version information.

    Ver.1.0   2014.5.6

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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