5. The LifeGuide Community Website - Revision history

KirstenSmith: /* How do I download the Authoring tool? */

2018-04-09T10:27:37Z

How do I download the Authoring tool?

KirstenSmith: /* How do I set up a discussion forum? */

2017-02-07T18:33:53Z

How do I set up a discussion forum?

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	=== How do I set up a discussion forum? ===		=== How do I set up a discussion forum? ===

	If you would like to create a discussion forum for your intervention you will need to '''email the LifeGuide team''' (~~LifeGuideSupport~~@soton.ac.uk) with the following information:		If you would like to create a discussion forum for your intervention you will need to '''email the LifeGuide team''' (LifeGuide@soton.ac.uk) with the following information:

	# Your '''email address'''		# Your '''email address'''
	# The '''name or alias''' you would like to give the forum. This will appear in the URL for your forum e.g. lifeguideonline.org/alias		# The '''name or alias''' you would like to give the forum. This will appear in the URL for your forum e.g. lifeguideonline.org/alias
	# The '''skin''' you have chosen for the forum (http://www.phpbb.com/styles/demo/3.0/)		# The '''skin''' you have chosen for the forum (http://www.phpbb.com/styles/demo/3.0/)
	# A copy of the '''logo''' for your forum or intervention (if you plan to use one)		# A copy of the '''logo''' for your forum or intervention (if you plan to use one)


	=== How do I make my intervention live? ===		=== How do I make my intervention live? ===

Judy at 11:01, 28 July 2014

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	'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.		'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.


	=== How do I upload an intervention to the LifeGuide Community website? ===		=== How do I upload an intervention to the LifeGuide Community website? ===

			Please [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk contact us] for the link to the Live server.

			On the Live website:

	* Click on '''Register''' to create an account (as this is different server, you cannot use your LifeGuide Community server login details - you will need to create a new account)		* Click on '''Register''' to create an account (as this is different server, you cannot use your LifeGuide Community server login details - you will need to create a new account)

Judy at 10:57, 28 July 2014

2014-07-28T10:57:36Z

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	'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.		'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.

	To upload ~~your~~ intervention to the ~~live server:~~		=== How do I upload an intervention to the LifeGuide Community website? ===

	Click on '''Register''' to create an account (As this is ~~another~~ server, you cannot use your LifeGuide Community server login details - you will need to create a new account)		* Click on '''Register''' to create an account (as this is different server, you cannot use your LifeGuide Community server login details - you will need to create a new account)
	Enter your details and click on '''Create'''		* Enter your details and click on '''Create'''
	~~Upload~~ your intervention in the same way as you would on the LifeGuide Community Server		* Enter the details of your intervention and upload your intervention in the same way as you would on the LifeGuide Community Server

			'''NB The shortname will be appear in the URL to your intervention so we advise that you enter a shortname that is related to your study and easily remembered'''

	=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===		=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===

	If your question is not above, then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.		If your question is not above, then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.

Judy: /* How do I make my intervention live? */

2014-07-28T10:53:33Z

How do I make my intervention live?

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	'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.		'''IMPORTANT''' – Interventions must be fully tested before going live. Once a version had been put on the live server it '''CANNOT''' be modified. However, it may be possible to upload new versions of your interventions onto our server but the data you have already collected will be separate (in the Intervention Manager and in the Excel spreadsheet) to the data which will be collected when end-users view the new version of your intervention.

			To upload your intervention to the live server:

			Click on '''Register''' to create an account (As this is another server, you cannot use your LifeGuide Community server login details - you will need to create a new account)
			Enter your details and click on '''Create'''
			Upload your intervention in the same way as you would on the LifeGuide Community Server

	=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===		=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===

	If your question is not above, then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.		If your question is not above, then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.

Judy at 10:47, 28 July 2014

2014-07-28T10:47:56Z

Judy at 10:46, 28 July 2014

2014-07-28T10:46:35Z

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 * Select '''Edit'''
 * Uncheck the box labelled '''Receive Announcements by Email'''
-* Click '''Update'''
+* Click '''Update'''li
 ===How do I download the Authoring tool?===
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 *	Browse to find the correct project from the Workspace folder and click '''OK'''
 *	Click '''Finish'''
 === What does play the intervention (debug mode) mean? ===
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 # The '''skin''' you have chosen for the forum (http://www.phpbb.com/styles/demo/3.0/)
 # A copy of the '''logo''' for your forum or intervention (if you plan to use one)

Judy: /* My question does not relate to any of the above */

2014-07-22T09:07:56Z

My question does not relate to any of the above

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	=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===		=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===

	If your question is not ~~answered by the information on our wiki~~ then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.		If your question is not above, then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.

Judy: /* My question does not relate to any of the above */

2014-07-22T09:07:30Z

My question does not relate to any of the above

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	=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===		=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===

	If your question is not answered by the information on our wiki then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support.		If your question is not answered by the information on our wiki then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support unless this has been arranged well in advance. Please see our website [https://www.lifeguideonline.org/releases/index] for details of the personal support we can offer.

Judy: /* My question does not relate to any of the above */

2014-07-22T09:06:20Z

My question does not relate to any of the above

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	=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===		=== My question does not relate to any of the above ===

	If your question is not answered by the information on our wiki then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off or queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support.		If your question is not answered by the information on our wiki then drop us an [mailto:LifeGuideSupport@soton.ac.uk e-mail] and we will be happy to help. We are a small team so can answer one-off queries but unfortunately cannot provide individual in-depth support.

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	===How do I download the Authoring tool?===		===How do I download the Authoring tool?===

	First, make sure your computer is appropriately set up to enable LifeGuide to run. Check that you have the following ~~four~~ specification requirements:		First, make sure your computer is appropriately set up to enable LifeGuide to run. Check that you have the following specification requirements:

	# Java Virtual Machine 1.6 needs to be installed. To check which version of Java you have, go to: [http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp the Java website] If you don’t have the recommended version of Java, you can download it by clicking on the Download Java Now button on the page.
	# You will need to use one of the following operating systems to run the authoring tool: Windows XP, Vista, 2000, 2003 or 2008, Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. (Mac users will also need to download and install XulRunner from [[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/xulrunner the Mozilla site]]).		# You will need to use one of the following operating systems to run the authoring tool: Windows XP, Vista, 2000, 2003 or 2008, Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. (Mac users will also need to download and install XulRunner from [[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/xulrunner the Mozilla site]]).
	# At least one of the following internet browsers needs to be installed: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2, Safari 3, Google chrome 1.0, or a higher version of any of these browsers.		# At least one of the following internet browsers needs to be installed: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2, Safari 3, Google chrome 1.0, or a higher version of any of these browsers.
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	* Select the version you’d like to download and click '''save'''		* Select the version you’d like to download and click '''save'''
	** The General release version of the authoring tool is the most up-to-date version of the tool. This version is updated at the beginning of every month to include important bug fixes or new features. Users are advised to regularly update their version of the authoring tool to make the most of new features and to ensure that interventions run smoothly with any updates made on the LifeGuide server.		** The General release version of the authoring tool is the most up-to-date version of the tool. This version is updated at the beginning of every month to include important bug fixes or new features. Users are advised to regularly update their version of the authoring tool to make the most of new features and to ensure that interventions run smoothly with any updates made on the LifeGuide server.
	** New users with no previous experience of using the LifeGuide authoring tool are advised to download the workshop version of the tool and run through the accompanying tutorial.
	** The beta version of the authoring tool should only be used if you have been specifically advised by a member of the LifeGuide team to do so.

	*Save and unzip the file to the C drive of your computer		*Save and unzip the file to the C drive of your computer


	===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====
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	*** When it says ‘Download Complete’ select '''open'''		*** When it says ‘Download Complete’ select '''open'''
	*** Choose '''Extract all files''' and select the '''next''' option until it has finished extracting and then select '''finish'''		*** Choose '''Extract all files''' and select the '''next''' option until it has finished extracting and then select '''finish'''
	*You can now open the authoring tool by selecting the LifeGuideAuthor.exe file in your newly created folder.		*You can now open the authoring tool by selecting the LifeGuideAuthor.exe file in your newly created folder.


	=== How do I upload an intervention to the LifeGuide Community website? ===		=== How do I upload an intervention to the LifeGuide Community website? ===

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	New members can select this option when they first sign-up or go to [http://lifeguideonline.org/register/show My Account] once they are registered.		New members can select this option when they first sign-up or go to [http://lifeguideonline.org/register/show My Account] once they are registered.


	===I want to stop receiving emails and updates about LifeGuide - How can I do this?===		===I want to stop receiving emails and updates about LifeGuide - How can I do this?===
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	* Uncheck the box labelled '''Receive Announcements by Email'''		* Uncheck the box labelled '''Receive Announcements by Email'''
	* Click '''Update'''li		* Click '''Update'''li


	===How do I download the Authoring tool?===		===How do I download the Authoring tool?===
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	*Save and unzip the file to the C drive of your computer		*Save and unzip the file to the C drive of your computer


	===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====
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	*** Browse to find the C drive folder for your computer (in the My Computer folder for your computer). If you cannot see the C drive you may not have access rights		*** Browse to find the C drive folder for your computer (in the My Computer folder for your computer). If you cannot see the C drive you may not have access rights
	*** Click '''Next''' and then '''finish'''		*** Click '''Next''' and then '''finish'''


	===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====
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	* Click the '''Create''' button at the bottom of the page.		* Click the '''Create''' button at the bottom of the page.


	=== How long will my intervention remain on the LifeGuide Community website? ===		=== How long will my intervention remain on the LifeGuide Community website? ===
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	To cope with the growing number of users uploading interventions to the LifeGuide Community Website, we will be implementing a new procedure to ensure that unused interventions are deleted to make space for new ones. Interventions will remain on our website for 1 year and will expire unless extended by the intervention owner. Don’t worry – we will send emails to owners to notify them their intervention is due to expire.		To cope with the growing number of users uploading interventions to the LifeGuide Community Website, we will be implementing a new procedure to ensure that unused interventions are deleted to make space for new ones. Interventions will remain on our website for 1 year and will expire unless extended by the intervention owner. Don’t worry – we will send emails to owners to notify them their intervention is due to expire.


	=== How do I share my intervention with other researchers in my team? ===		=== How do I share my intervention with other researchers in my team? ===
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	* selecting the researcher in the '''current researchers''' box		* selecting the researcher in the '''current researchers''' box
	* selecting the '''remove researcher''' button		* selecting the '''remove researcher''' button


	=== How do I make a comment on an intervention? ===		=== How do I make a comment on an intervention? ===
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	* Browse to find the correct project from the Workspace folder and click '''OK'''		* Browse to find the correct project from the Workspace folder and click '''OK'''
	* Click '''Finish'''		* Click '''Finish'''


	=== What does play the intervention (debug mode) mean? ===		=== What does play the intervention (debug mode) mean? ===
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	* Select '''Apply for Membership''' and enter your details (e-mail address, username, password) and select '''Proceed'''		* Select '''Apply for Membership''' and enter your details (e-mail address, username, password) and select '''Proceed'''
	* Your account will now be created (though currently there are no messages or e-mails to indicate this). However, you can now select the forum option again and enter your new login details to start a new discussion or add to an existing topic.		* Your account will now be created (though currently there are no messages or e-mails to indicate this). However, you can now select the forum option again and enter your new login details to start a new discussion or add to an existing topic.