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==How to get started== | ==How to get started== | ||
=== | To make use of this Authoring Tool, you need to install the program to your PC first | ||
*download the application to your computer | |||
===install the system=== | |||
*download the application to your computer | |||
*unzip it if it is a zip file | *unzip it if it is a zip file | ||
*run the file called "install.bat". You don't need to choose any options, it will pop up and go away before you can do anything. | *run the file called "install.bat". You don't need to choose any options, it will pop up and go away before you can do anything. | ||
===run the application for the first time=== | |||
===run the application for the first time=== | |||
*run the executable file called "LifeGuide Author.exe". | *run the executable file called "LifeGuide Author.exe". | ||
*a dialog box will pop up to ask you where you would like to save your work. The default | *a dialog box will pop up to ask you where you would like to save your work. The default folder is called "workspace", it will be placeed under the same folder as the executable file. alternatively, you can choose another location by click the "browse" button. | ||
*a dialog box will pop up to ask you to name the new project - just give it a name and click "OK" | *once you have chosen the location for saving your work, a dialog box will pop up to ask you to name the new project - just give it a name and click "OK" | ||
you will | *you will now be entered to the working area of the Authoring Tool system. | ||
==Using the tool== | ==Using the tool== | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 2 January 2009
What is the Authoring Tool
please refer to Authoring_Tool
What tools does the Authoring Tool application provide
- test box
- intervention
- image
- button
- logic
- explore
What functions are avalibale
- properties
- backward and forward
Interface - what they are and what they do
- top section menu bars:
- text menu:
- icon menu:
- mid section:
- mid-left: projects and their files
- mid-top: page tags
- mid-certer: the editing area
- mid-button: editing tools
- mid-right: properties
- botton menu bar:
- tags:
- page...
- error messages
- problems:
- tags:
How to get started
To make use of this Authoring Tool, you need to install the program to your PC first
install the system
- download the application to your computer
- unzip it if it is a zip file
- run the file called "install.bat". You don't need to choose any options, it will pop up and go away before you can do anything.
run the application for the first time
- run the executable file called "LifeGuide Author.exe".
- a dialog box will pop up to ask you where you would like to save your work. The default folder is called "workspace", it will be placeed under the same folder as the executable file. alternatively, you can choose another location by click the "browse" button.
- once you have chosen the location for saving your work, a dialog box will pop up to ask you to name the new project - just give it a name and click "OK"
- you will now be entered to the working area of the Authoring Tool system.