Syntomic™ Operational Manual
Technical documentation for the Syntomic™ Narrative Engineering Environment. Unlike traditional design tools, Syntomic™ focuses on structural integrity and persuasion logic.
1. System Requirements
Ensure your hardware meets the minimum specifications for the physics engine and 3D rendering.
WINDOWS
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Quad-core (Rec.)
- RAM: 8GB
MACOS
- OS: Big Sur (11.0)+
- Chip: Apple Silicon / Intel
- RAM: 8GB
2. Installation & Activation
Installation
- Download the installer (`.msi` or `.dmg`) from your purchase email.
- Run the installer.
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Windows
SmartScreen:
Click "More Info" → "Run Anyway". This appears for independent tools not yet using corporate identity certificates.
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macOS
Gatekeeper:
If prompted, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
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Windows
SmartScreen:
- Launch Syntomic™ from your application menu.
License Gate
Syntomic™ uses a one-time activation protocol.
Activation Process
Enter the License Key received via Lemon Squeezy. Internet access is required only for this nanosecond handshake. Once validated, the system goes permanently offline.
3. Core Concepts
Syntomic™ is not a slide designer. It is a logic compiler.
The Periodic Table
Narratives are assembled from modular units called Atoms. There are 48 pre-engineered atoms organized into 5 kinetic zones:
Catalysts
Catalysts are modifiers that can be "dragged" onto an Atom to alter its psychological framing without rewriting the core text.
- Light Catalysts: Positive reinforcement (e.g., Social Proof, Scarcity).
- Dark Catalysts: Competitive framing (e.g., The Phantom Rival).
The Narrative Advisor
An automated logic engine that guides you to build structurally strong narrative arcs.
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timeline
Structural Guidance Suggests optimal Atom sequences based on your initial Mission Brief variables.
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warning
Conflict Detection Warns you of logical fallacies or syntax errors (e.g., placing an "Ask" before establishing the "Gap").
4. Variable Workflow
Step 1: The Mission Brief
The system prevents "Blank Page Syndrome" via the Wizard. You must define three variables:
- The Scenario: The specific context of the pitch.
- The Audience: The status and psychological profile of the viewer.
- The Time Constraint: The hard limit on your presentation duration.
Step 2: The Strategy Board
A Kanban-style environment where Atoms are arranged. If the narrative logic is flawed (e.g., proposing a solution before defining the problem), the syntax will feel "off". Use Drag & Drop to reorder until the logic flows efficiently.
Step 3: The Guided Editor
Clicking an Atom opens the Inspector. Here, you fill in the content. Fields have strict Character Limits to enforce brevity and engineering precision.
5. Output & Privacy
Exporting
Syntomic™ separates content (logic) from design (rendering). You do not "design" slides; the engine renders them.
- PDF Export: High-density render for email/read-aheads.
- Presentation Mode: Press
Presentfor a distraction-free runtime environment. PressBto blackout.
Zero-Knowledge Architecture
Your IP never leaves your hardware.
✓ Local Storage: %AppData%
✓ Format: .syntomic (Encrypted JSON)