WebCloner 2.6

Publisher's description of WebCloner

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Downloads one or thousands of sites into packed files (saving up to 80% of disk space). Uses advanced wizard-based filters for domain, file name, location, size, and format. Exports results into e-books, folders, CHM, or ZIP files. Allows users to easily generate topics from contents and include them when exporting. Extracts e-mail addresses as you go. Supports multiple Start URLs, cookies, multiple, resumable download projects, and Intranet sharing. Version 2.6 includes unspecified updates.

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Editor's review of WebCloner

It's possible that there's a more complicated tool for saving Web pages offline, but it's unlikely. WebCloner's interface looks like Windows Explorer on steroids. A packed toolbar sits over a window divided into three sections. There's a lot of menu duplication, with the same options presented in two of the three sections.

The Quick Start menu in the left-hand section also appears in the middle section with bigger icons, holds options to start a new project, use the wizard, use a template, or open a new project. It's best to start with the Help file, but it's not a quick read. WebCloner has so many variables to set that even the wizard requires a Help file visit. The onscreen tips are fine, but only experienced users will know how to answer required questions Templates designed to help save only specific elements are useful, but again may be beyond the understanding of novice users.

Displaying pages uses a toolbar that is just as unintuitive as the download menus. Pages and elements are saved in separate folders and the names don't pinpoint what they hold. The built-in browser displayed pages achingly slow. The program's easiest functions used the toolbar to delete, cut, copy, paste, and search the page.

WebCloner does its job, but even the Help file failed to make this program easy to use. The short 15-day trial doesn't help users get a good feel for the app either. Experienced users might like the control that WebCloner gives users, but novice users should look elsewhere for a way to save and view their favorite Web sites offline.

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