Downloading the LifeGuide Authoring Tool - Revision history

Judy: /* Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users */

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Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users

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	===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====
	* If you are using Internet Explorer, you will have the choice of where you want to save the authoring tool. Choose the C drive of your computer (under My Computer) and click '''~~save~~'''		* If you are using Internet Explorer, you will have the choice of where you want to save the authoring tool. Choose the C drive of your computer (under My Computer) and click '''Save'''
	* 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.

Judy: /* Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users */

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Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users

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	===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====
	*** If you are using Internet Explorer, you will have the choice of where you want to save the authoring tool. Choose the C drive of your computer (under My Computer) and click '''save'''		* If you are using Internet Explorer, you will have the choice of where you want to save the authoring tool. Choose the C drive of your computer (under My Computer) and click '''save'''
	*** 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.

Judy: /* Detailed instructions for Firefox users */

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Detailed instructions for Firefox users

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	===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====
	If you are using Firefox, it will automatically save the authoring tool in the downloads folder of your computer		If you are using Firefox, it will automatically save the authoring tool in the downloads folder of your computer
	*** Double click the file in the downloads page to open it		* Double click the file in the downloads page to open it
	*** Select '''Extract all files'''		* Select '''Extract all files'''
	*** Click '''Next'''		* Click '''Next'''
	*** 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 =====

Judy: /* Detailed instructions for Firefox users */

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Detailed instructions for Firefox users

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	===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====		===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====
	~~***~~ If you are using Firefox, it will automatically save the authoring tool in the downloads folder of your computer		If you are using Firefox, it will automatically save the authoring tool in the downloads folder of your computer
	*** Double click the file in the downloads page to open it		*** Double click the file in the downloads page to open it
	*** Select '''Extract all files'''		*** Select '''Extract all files'''

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

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How do I download the Authoring tool?

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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.		** 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.

Judy at 12:20, 12 November 2014

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	# Java Version 6 or Version 7 (32-bit) 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.		# Java Version 6 or Version 7 (32-bit) 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, Windows 7.		# You will need to use one of the following operating systems to run the authoring tool: Windows XP, Vista, 2000, 2003 or 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.
	# 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.
	# Access rights – Some institutions will require users to obtain access rights before they can download or install new software. These can usually be obtained from the institution’s Information Services (IS), or equivalent information technology department.		# Access rights – Some institutions will require users to obtain access rights before they can download or install new software. These can usually be obtained from the institution’s Information Services (IS), or equivalent information technology department.

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

2014-11-12T12:19:26Z

How do I download the Authoring tool?

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	# Java Version 6 or Version 7 (32-bit) 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.		# Java Version 6 or Version 7 (32-bit) 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, Windows 7.
	# 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.
	# Access rights – Some institutions will require users to obtain access rights before they can download or install new software. These can usually be obtained from the institution’s Information Services (IS), or equivalent information technology department.		# Access rights – Some institutions will require users to obtain access rights before they can download or install new software. These can usually be obtained from the institution’s Information Services (IS), or equivalent information technology department.

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

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How do I download the Authoring tool?

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	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 four 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.		# Java Version 6 or Version 7 (32-bit) 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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2012-07-13T12:57:31Z

New page: ===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 require...

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===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:

# 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]]).
# 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.
# Access rights – Some institutions will require users to obtain access rights before they can download or install new software. These can usually be obtained from the institution’s Information Services (IS), or equivalent information technology department.

To download the authoring tool:

* Select the '''LifeGuide Software''' option in the left-hand menu on the LifeGuide Community website
* Choose the '''Authoring Tools''' link.
* 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.
** 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

===== Detailed instructions for Firefox users =====
*** If you are using Firefox, it will automatically save the authoring tool in the downloads folder of your computer
*** Double click the file in the downloads page to open it
*** Select '''Extract all files'''
*** Click '''Next'''
*** 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'''

===== Detailed instructions for Internet Explorer users =====
*** If you are using Internet Explorer, you will have the choice of where you want to save the authoring tool. Choose the C drive of your computer (under My Computer) and click '''save'''
*** 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'''
*You can now open the authoring tool by selecting the LifeGuideAuthor.exe file in your newly created folder.