To preserve your work, go to . When the dialog box appears, give your board a descriptive name and choose a location on your computer to save the .bmr or .bm2 file. If you're using Boardmaker Online, your work is saved to the cloud.
Enter Play Mode to test the navigation links and ensure the text-to-speech audio functions correctly. For Printed and Physical Boards
Whether your final goal is for or physical printing ?
: Ensure interactive buttons have the correct "Perform Action" commands. finish boardmaker
Completing a boardmaker activity can have numerous benefits, including:
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You now have a complete workflow for finishing a board in Boardmaker, from the initial setup and design to saving, printing, and even sharing your creation with the wider world. The steps of refining your layout, formatting text and symbols, and setting up clear actions are what truly bring a board to life, transforming it from a simple idea into a powerful educational tool. To preserve your work, go to
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1. Digital Finalization: Polishing Within the Boardmaker 7 Editor
Choose the PCS style that best fits your learner's cognitive level. Options range from Classic (colorful and detailed) to ThinLine (clean and universally appealing) and High-Contrast (ideal for visual impairments). Enter Play Mode to test the navigation links
For a perfect print, first go to to ensure your board's size matches the paper in your printer. Then, open the print dialog by going to "File" > "Print" . You can often choose to print at "Actual Size" for items like device overlays or "Scale to Fit" for larger visual schedules.
Create "First-Then" boards or token economies that are polished and durable.