Web Creator 2

Web Creator 2 is a basic web-publishing tool aimed at the novice user with little or no experience.

Installation is pretty simple, although you do have to install the Microsoft .Net framework on which the application is based - this is contained on the program disc. Given the target market, it's a shame there aren't more instructions. It would have been helpful if the program launched into a dialogue box inviting you to name your website project, rather than leaving you to create a new project from the Edit menu on the main toolbar.

Once you've done this, however, the rest is child's play. There are over 150 basic page layout designs in the templates library or you can start from scratch. The library is thematically classified and the templates feature graphic or generic motifs. While they won't win you any awards for innovative design, the templates are handy to get you started.

You are then faced with the main project window featuring a shortcut toolbar across the top, and two panes - a project pane and a selection pane. These are for switching between different projects or components of the project you are working on.

Repositioning elements on your webpage is a simple drag and drop affair and you can create new elements such as buttons and text boxes, or upload images and sound clips using the shortcuts.

For more advanced settings, double-click on an element to bring up a new properties window, and when you're done, the program even helps you upload your website to an FTP server with the aid of a wizard.

Contact: Mindscape 01293 651 300
www.mindscape.co.uk

System Requirements:

• Windows 98 or higher
• Min 233MHz Pentium II processor
• 64MB of Ram
• 100MB of free hard disk space
• 8x CD-Rom drive
  16bit sound card