Glossary

The list below describes terms commonly used in eWonders app and this website.

Account	An unique identifier linking the eWonders application to the www.GOeWonders.com server.
Add Gadget	A selection for configuring an item which indicates a gadget is embedded in it.
Answer	An selection on the picker gadget which indicates the criteria needed to trigger a response on an item.
Background	A fixed ratio (3 x 2) image occupying the entire stage of a scene. It serves as a backdrop for items
Build	This segment allows users to create Wonders by dragging images to the stage and cutomize their interactions.
Builder	A user who's building a Wonder.
Bundled Item	An item image that's bundled with a particular background image. The bundle process is established in the Library/Background section.
Buy More Features	More gadgets and storage spaces are available to purchase. This button connects you to the app stor
Change Location	Move, rotate, resize, or change trasparency of an item.
Change Scene	Exit the current scene and load a another specified scene.
Change State	Change an item's state regarding whether it's visible and/or enabled.
Common Item	An item image that can be used with any background image.
Customized Picker	A gadget that allows a player to select from a list of phrases.
Delete Wonder	Remove the selected Wonder from the library.
Device	Set up device parameters.
Disable	Disable is a changing state response for an item. It Changes an item's state to Disabled..
Display Message	Display message put a message on the title bar responding to an user's gesture.
Effects	This button lets you set title texts, hints, sounds, and other effects for the current scene.
Enable	Enable is a changing state response for an item. It Changes an item's state to enabled..
Enabled	The state of an item that allows it to interact with the player.
File name	An uniue name with proper file extension created or edited by the builder to store an image.
Gadget	An advanced feature given to an item. Currently, there are four types of gadgets: textbox, number picker, letter picker, and customized picker.
Gesture	A user movement on the screen that can affect an item. Acceptable gestures are touch, move, and receive.
GoeWonders	GoeWonders if the website, www.GOeWonders.com and the cloud server for eWonders application.
File name	An uniue name with proper file extension created or edited by the builder to store an image.
Hide	Hide is a changing state response for an item. It Changes an item's state to Invisible.
Image Name	An uniue name created or edited by the builder to identify an image.
Image Source	The place to search for images. There are three places to search in eWonders: camera roll, GOeWonders server, or the internet.
Internet	This button will connect you to the internet to search for images.
Invite	Invite the member with the entered user name to join your community.
Is Enabled	The state of an item that allows the player to interact with it at the beginning of a scene.
Is Visible	The state of an item that allows the player to see it at the beginning of a scene.
Item	An image on a background that can interact with players.
Item Properties	A navigation of views that set up interactions of an item. This process is started by touching an item after it was placed on the stage.
JPG/JPEG Format	One of two graphic formats accepted for images in eWondersapplication.
Keep Bottom	When an image is longer than the background dimensions, crop from the top.
Keep Center	When an image is larger than the background dimensions, center the image and crop from both sides.
Keep Left	When an image is wider than the background dimensions, crop from the right.
Keep Right	When an image is wider than the background dimensions, crop from the left.
Keep Top	When an image is larger than the background dimensions, crop from the bottom.
Letter Picker	A gadget that allows a player to select from a list of single alphabets or symbols. Default is from A to Z.
Library	This segment allows you to publish and download Wonders, and manage resources for building Wonders.
Load Wonder	Load the selected Wonder from GOeWonders server or the local archive into a wonder storage space.
Local Archive	A place to save wonders on the device. When a Wonder is not used, it can be stored in the local archieve for later usage.
Message	This page lets you view incoming messages and write outgoing messages to other members.
My Community	Touch this button to send this message to every member of your community.
My Wonders	The Wonders you built and published.
Number Picker	A gadget that allows a player to select from a list of numeric values. Default is from 0 to 9.
Options	This segment allows you to configure your device, set preferences, and interact with GOeWonders and other users.
Photos	Press this button will use the camera roll as source of images.
Play	This segment allows users to play Wonders created by self or downloaded from GOeWonders website.
Player	A user who is playing a Wonder.
PNG Format	Protable Network Graphic Format which is one of two graphic formats accepted for images in eWondersapplication.
Private Wonder	A Wonder that can only be shared with members of your community.
Public Wonder	A Wonder that will be shared with all users of eWonders.
Publish Wonder	Upload the selected Wonder to GOeWondersserver. Please review Publish Guide before publishing your Wonders.
Reload (Images)	When device camera roll has changed, it will not be listed until you press the reload button.
Response Criteria	A set of conditions that must be met before an item will respond.
Scene	A background image with a number of item images. Each of the item images can have customized user interactions.
Segment	There are four segments in eWonders: Library, Options, Build and Play. They can be selected from the main menu or from within each segment.
Selected Member	This button is to identify a member of eWonders to send a message to.
Set Build Default	Set the selected Wonder to be loaded into the theater for build.
Set Play Default	Set the selected Wonder to be loaded into the theater for play.
Show	Show is a changing state response for an item. It Changes an item's state to visible.
Stage	The area where the scenes are displayed.
State	State describes a set of conditions of an item. It includes whether an item is visible, enabled or responded.
Storage ID	A unique ID number given to a storage space of a Wonder in the library.
Storage Bins	Each Wonder occupies a storage bin in the eWonders application. The library shows a list storage bins with the Wonders occupying them.
Target Location	An area on the stage where an item can be moved to.
Text Box	A gadget that turns an item into a textbox that allows the builder to enter text
Theater	The workspace to play or build a wonder. It contains a stage, an array of images or inventory, and navigation buttons.
Transfer My Existing Account	A checkbox when selected will transfer your existing account to a newly installed eWonders application.
Wonder	A collection of interconnected scenses. Must contain a beginning scene and an ending scene.