Help Topics

	Introduction
	The Interface (GUI)
	Menu Options (Options, Rooms, Help)
	How To Use
	Optimizing Performance
	HELP!
	Registering your software

Introduction

Ever find yourself spending what seems like hours looking for a tile that's right in front of your face? Ever wish you had an extra set of eyes to help solve a puzzle? If so, you're not alone... nor will you be alone anymore!

MahjGar Buddy is the perfect tool for you. This Buddy uses an intuitive interface that gives helpful hints when you need them most, and can take over the entire work load for you. It's time to find out just how much this helper can benefit you and your game.

Menu Options

	Options > Program Options opens a dialog that contains a wide array of parameters that you can tweak to optimise MahjGar Buddy's performance. It also offers an opportunity to refer a buddy (tell a friend) about MahjGar Buddy and/or request a new feature.
	The Rooms menu contains backdoor access to Pogo's Mah Jong Garden rooms (even full ones).
	The Help menu provides instructions on how to use MahjGar Buddy and how to buy and register your copy. But perhaps the most valuable feature here is the auto check at startup which automatically checks for any updates.

How To Use

• Log on to Pogo games with your username and password.
• Launch MahjGar Buddy and use the Rooms option to quickly enter a game room OR manually enter a game room.
• When your game opens, MahjGar Buddy automatically recognizes it and is ready to work. The interface mimics the live game.
• Select the Tiles Set button and choose the type of Tiles you are playing with.
• You can play manually and use MahjGar Buddy as a helper or tool via the Play Hint and Show Hint  features. Or select the Autoplay option and let MahjGar Buddy handle it all.

Optimizing Performance

• Brain vs. Braun: Faster isn't always better. The more time MahjGar Buddy has to think, the better moves it will make. For this reason, selecting the fastest speed should be done only when maximum points are not very important.
• Maximizing efficiency: MahjGar Buddy is strongest as a two-person team. Manual users will achieve higher scores by using the Show all available moves feature. Then find an available tile and click on it in the game window. Refer back to the bot for all matching tiles which will be outlined in red.
• The big picture: Having difficulty making out the tiles on the GUI? Simply uncheckmark Minimize tile size and the tiles immediately become life-sized. Then stretch out MahjGar Buddy's window as much as you like (but be careful not to overlap the game!).

HELP!

It won't recognize the game window

Double-check that you have the newest version available. Do this by using the check for update feature under the Help menu on the Buddy. Also, the "News" section at the top of this page has a link to "Updated Buddies." Here you can see if the Buddy has been recently updated and why. 

Now make sure that all the system requirements for the Buddy are met. These include Windows XP or Vista, Internet Explorer, Sun Java, and appropriate display settings.

It won't work

First, do you have the correct Tile Set selected? If you don't, the tiles will appear blue until the correct set is selected. Still not working? Go to the Help menu on the Buddy and visit the Troubleshoot page to see if your solution is there. No luck? Select the Bug Report feature under the HELP tab on the Buddy. Fill in the required fields, capture the screen, and then send it. Play Buddy Support will receive it and respond to you via e-mail.

Miscellaneous / Other

Don't see an answer to your question, or do you think something else needs to be added to this help file? If so, e-mail support@playbuddy.com with your suggestion. 

Registering your software

MahjGar Buddy is trialware and it cannot be used once the seven day trial period has expired. To avoid losing a great buddy, buy your copy by using the BUY NOW option in the HELP menu.