TypingMaster Pro
Network Installation and
Administration Manual
Version
7.0; Copyright TypingMaster, Inc.
Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to
TypingMaster Pro.
This
powerful typing tutor enables easy instruction of the touch typing technique
to a large amount of users in multiple groups.
The purpose
of this manual is to guide you in the installation of the program on your
local area network (LAN). It also explains the basic features of TypingMaster
User Manager program (hereinafter TypingMaster Manager) which enables easy
control and editing of users in TypingMaster.
TypingMaster
can store personal study data for thousands of users recognizing any user on
any workstation in the network. The Manager also helps you to easily manage
user records as groups and follow progress and test scores using a variety of
reports, no matter how big and varied your groups are. You can also arrange
fully customized typing tests for individual users or entire groups using
texts of your own choice.
In the
installation section of the manual (chapters 2 and 3), a short summary of the
chapter is presented at the beginning of each chapter. The summary is
followed by detailed instructions explaining the procedure. In the TypingMaster
Manager section (chapter 4) all the main features of TypingMaster Manager are
introduced along with some useful tips.
Please read
this manual carefully before installing the program. This will help you avoid
unnecessary problems during the installation and use of the program.
2. Installation
This part of
the manual describes how to install TypingMaster Pro and get it running
smoothly on the server and all the workstations.
2.1 Overview of the
Installation Process
Here is a
brief summary of the main stages of the installation:
1. A
computer is selected to act as a server for TypingMaster Pro. This computer
will host all the user information. Usually this computer is school file
server.
2.
TypingMaster is installed through administrator's computer to server (or
directly on the server).
3. The
Licenses are entered to TypingMaster Pro and common settings to all
workstations are set.
4. The
installation is completed on all the workstations connected to the server
(optional).
2.2 Server Installation
2.2.1 Preparations
To start the
installation for TypingMaster Pro, you must have the setup package for
TypingMaster Pro. Please consult the TypingMaster Pro User Manual for detailed
instructions on how to download the setup package. If you have purchased the
program as a CD shipment, the CD contains the setup package and no
downloading is needed.
Before you
start installing TypingMaster Pro on the network, you have to make sure that:
- A shared folder for the
installation of TypingMaster Pro is available on the computer that acts
as a server (usually the school file server). All the workstations must
have access to this folder. The folder can be e.g.
\\server\applications\typingmaster.
- The person performing the
installation has full rights to the shared folder. If you are not sure
whether you have the necessary rights, consult the network administrator
of your organization for more details.
2.2.2 Installing
TypingMaster Pro on your Server
In this
chapter we will go through the installation of TypingMaster. The installation
is quite straightforward and adheres to the usual procedures common to all
installations of Windows programs.
NOTE:
We recommend that you install TypingMaster Pro on your file server from the
administrator's computer. This way the installation utility copies the
program to the file server while creating the shortcuts to TypingMaster Pro
and TypingMaster Manager on the administrator's computer where the actual
course and user administration is done.
Summary:
After
reading the license agreement and agreeing to it, select the directory where
the program is to be installed. You can enter the direct path to the remote
server folder or you can click Browse button to locate the mapped network
directory. Then select School/Company install to ensure that all the
necessary network tools are installed. Next, choose "Teacher led
training" course type to allow administrator fully control the learning
goals. Finally, after selecting the folder name that will appear in the Start
menu, the settings are reviewed and the program files are copied to the
selected directory.
NOTE:
The server installation of TypingMaster Pro is supported on Windows
NT/2000/2003 Server, Citrix and Netware Server Operating Systems.
The
server installation is NOT supported on Windows 9x/Me operating
systems, because of their limited network capabilities and lack of file
security. The server side must be on a real File Server.
However,
you can launch the installation from a course administrator's computer with
Windows 9x/Me if the program itself is installed on a file server in the
network.
Details:
To begin the
server installation on the administrator's computer:
1. Start the
TypingMaster Pro setup program by double clicking on the file
typingmaster.exe (or similar).
2. Click on 'Next' and
read the License Agreement. Check 'I accept the agreement' to accept the
terms of the agreement and click 'Next'.
3. If previous
TypingMaster 2002/Pro version is already installed on your server, you should
install to same folder in order to keep the user data.
4. Choose the
destination directory for the installation. This is the directory
TypingMaster Pro will be installed to.
The default folder 'C:\Program Files\TypingMaster\' is not usually used
with the network installation.
Select a a shared folder either on the course administrator's computer or
network file server for the server installation of TypingMaster. To do that,
click on "Browse" and choose the appropriate folder.
In the 'Choose Directory' window, select the drive you want to install
TypingMaster Pro on from the 'Drives:' pulldown menu. Then select a folder
from 'Directories:' by double clicking on the folder. Then enter a name for
the folder you want to install TypingMaster Pro on in the 'Path:' area (e.g.
TMPro, shown above).
A window opens asking if you want to create this directory. Select 'Yes'. Now
you will see the folder you created in the 'Destination Directory' area.
Select 'Next' to proceed.
NOTE: You can also install
TypingMaster to a remote file server in your organization's network. In this
case, you can run the installation from the administrator's computer and
enter a UNC network path for the server in the "Choose Directory"
The UNC path is in format \\SERVERNAME\FOLDER,
for example \\FILESERVER\APPS\TMPro.
You can also select 'Browse' and choose the
folder from your network file server. Click 'Next' to proceed.
5. Now you can select
the type of setup for TypingMaster Pro.
Select the 'School / Company Install' installation and press 'Next'. If you
want to view and choose the components that you want to install on your
system choose Custom.
To make sure that all the network tools are installed, choose 'School /
Company Install'. If you want users to have access to TypingMaster Satellite,
use Custom setup and check both 'Teacher tools' and the 'TypingMaster
Satellite' box. Press 'Next' after your selections. The "Standard install"
option should never be chosen if you are installing on school network.
NOTE: TypingMaster Pro
supports the Satellite optionally in a networked environment, but usually
this additional tool is not required by schools.
Please note that the Satellite in itself
does not fulfill high-security requirements. Although these requirements can
be achieved with the appropriate Windows NT/2000/2003/XP file security
permissions, Satellite is not recommended in environments where security is
of utmost importance. Please read the security statement for Satellite on our web pages. Detailed information on Satellite
can be found in the TypingMaster Pro User Manual.
6. Next select the
preferred 'Course Type' option and press 'Next'. There are two options:
Teacher Led Training: This course type
lets you control the course content in more detail allowing you set exact
pass limits in the lessons as well as offering a slightly more thorough
approach with additional exercises and longer lesson duration. This is
recommended for K-12 schools and for instructors that wish to carefully
monitor and control users' progress.
Independent Study: This course type gives each user
control over their own study goals and also offering dynamic lesson duration
based on users' speed and accuracy progress. This is recommend for businesses
and higher education institutions where users are not being led by an
instructor.
7. Setup will now add
the TypingMaster Pro program folder to the Start menu. If you are satisfied
with the name of the Program Folder just click 'Next' twice and the program
files will be copied to the folder you specified.
If you want to change the name of the Start menu folder, simply type in a new
name after the 'Program Folders:' prompt.
You have now
completed the server installation of TypingMaster Pro. It is recommended that
you give the program a trial run to make sure everything is working properly.
Just click on 'Start > Programs > TypingMaster > TypingMaster Pro'
to start the program. In the same Start menu folder you will find the program
manuals.
NOTE: If you choose Custom install type an extra screen will
appear after the Course Type selection. This allows you to install only the
components you wish. This is only for advanced users familiar with the
various components. Some common reasons for choosing this option is that you
would like to include the Satellite (not included by default in the
School/Company install) or you wish not to install the Study Material Editor.
2.2.3 Setting the
Installation Folder Security Properties
IMPORTANT!
If
you are unfamiliar with changing file permissions, please consult your
network administrator before making any changes. Changes to the sharing of
files and folders may compromise the security of the network and leave it
vulnerable to outside attacks.
If you have
not already set the TypingMaster Pro folder (or the parent folder) as shared
you must do it now before installing TypingMaster to workstations.
NOTE:
Windows NT/2000/2003/XP Servers require you to set both Sharing Permissions
and File Security Permissions: When you create a new shared folder, the
Everyone group is automatically assigned only the Read permission, which is
the most restrictive and always applies. When the share permission is set to
Everyone = Read and the Security File Permissions would allow users to make
required changes to DATABASE sub folder, the share permission applies, and
the user is not allowed to change their data. This common configuration
problem prevents users accessing TypingMaster (error #1551 Access Denied is
shown).
Follow these
steps to complete basic installation:
1. From the
Server: Browse to the installation folder on the server and right click on
the folder icon and choose Properties.
2. Select
the Sharing Tab: Select "Share This Folder" and choose a short and
easy to remember name for sharing (e.g. TYPINGMASTER).
3. In the
Sharing Tab: click the "Permissions" button. Confirm that the
"Everyone" group has "Full Control" permissions. (Note,
this selection is required!)
4. Choose
the Security Tab to adjust File Security Permissions:
If you trust
your users not to tamper with the program files, you can set the whole
TypingMaster Pro folder and all subfolders to be shared with Full Control
(read/write) permissions.
If you wish
to prevent users from tampering with your TypingMaster Pro program files
and/or typing texts, you must set the following File Permissions for your
users: (The examples apply to Windows NT/2000/2003/XP, other operating
systems may slightly differ.)
- Sharing permissions: change
- Security (file) permissions:
TypingMaster folder: read
TypingMaster\database: change
TypingMaster\texts: read (if you want to give your users the option to alter
and change typing test texts set the value to change).
NOTE: You can also limit the use of TypingMaster Manager to
only the administrator. This way no one else is allowed to change the
TypingMaster settings and user information. To do this, deny users access to
file 'manager.exe
2.2.4 Inserting
Licenses
Before
installing TypingMaster Pro to the workstations the licenses that you have
purchased need to be inserted. You also have to specify those settings that
apply to all workstation installations.
To insert
licenses to your server:
1. Go to 'Start >
Programs > TypingMaster > TypingMaster Manager'
2. Select the Licenses
tab and click on 'View/Add Licenses'.
3. Enter your License ID
and Product Key (either sent to you by email or with the installation CD) in
the appropriate fields in the License window that opens
NOTE: If you get an error message saying that your License ID
or Product Key was inserted incorrectly, please check that the ID and Key
were entered exactly as they were in the email. Also note that the different
product versions have different licenses: For example TypingMaster Pro 7
requires an updated license (TypingMaster Pro 6.30 or TypingMaster 2002
license needs to be upgraded).
Now the
licenses are installed on your server. The Licenses menu will show
information on your newly inserted license.
2.2.5 Configuring the
Installation Settings
NOTE: TypingMaster Pro is ready for use with the default
settings. However, Installation Settings need to be configured if you want to
install Satellite or change the installation directory.
To configure
the settings common to all workstation installations of TypingMaster Pro:
1. Start TypingMaster
Manager
2. Select the 'Common
Settings' tab.
Here you can configure the basic policy for users and the workstation
installations. Scroll down the menu to Installation Settings if you want to
change the installation directory (default c:\typingmaster) or install
Satellite. To find out more about the Common Settings and how they affect
user settings, go to chapter 4.2.
3. After changing the
settings, click on 'Ok'.
4. Close TypingMaster
Manager.
Now you have
completed the preparations for workstation installations.
2.2.6 Installing
TypingMaster on Terminal Server/Citrix
The
installation into Terminal Server is quite straightforward and adheres to the
usual procedures common to all installations of Windows programs.
TypingMaster automatically detects the Terminal services and works in
optimized mode. The amount of screen colors is dropped for the optimized
speed. The installation with Concurrent licenses is recommended since it
makes the terminals to reserve licenses in the most flexible way. Notice that
more than 256 colors are recommended for Terminal Sessions.
To complete
installation on Terminal Server, complete steps 2.2.1-2.2.5 on the server and
after this, just make a shortcut pointing into TypingMaster.exe available to
all terminal server users (see 2.3.3).
To complete
installation on cluster of terminal servers, complete steps 2.2.1-2.2.5 on
the main server and after this, complete netsetup on rest of the servers in
order to save bandwidth. Now all clients can still access the software easily
and database is located on main server. Finally you need to make a shortcut
pointing into TypingMaster.exe available to all terminal server users
(2.3.3).
2.3
Workstation Installation
2.3.1 Overview
There are
two ways of installing TypingMaster Pro to a remote workstation.
Using
Netsetup:
You can
install TypingMaster to a workstation using the Netsetup program included
that installs the TypingMaster executables to the workstation. This program
will access the user information on the server (or administrator's computer).
This method is recommended if network is slow (it does not overload the
network or the server). It also gives the administrator more control in
defining the workstations that can have TypingMaster Pro on them. Its also
possible later to Upgrade Workstations automatically (see section 4.1.4)
Using a
Shortcut:
If you have
fast network (or limited hard drive space on your workstations), you can also
run the application directly from the server. However, this method has some
disadvantages.
First of
all, the load on the server and the network will be substantial, especially
when many people are using the program at the same time. To be able to use
the program installed by using a shortcut, you will need a powerful server
with a fast hard disk and a very fast network (100MB recommended).
Second,
there is no way of controlling which workstations are allowed to use
TypingMaster unless it is set in the sharing permissions of the network. Once
a program is launched from a workstation one license is used. This makes the
maintenance of licenses quite difficult.
However this
form of install does have the advantage of not requiring to install on to
each computer, this allows updates to easily be added. Also this is type of
install is recommended for schools and companies using concurrent licenses
across many machines. This limits the amount of installations needed.
2.3.2 Installation with
Netsetup
Summary:
In this
method of installation, the program Netsetup.exe from the server's
TypingMaster directory is run on each workstation. Netsetup will
automatically install TypingMaster in the folder set in the server's 'Common
Settings' and creates the shortcut to Start Menu / Programs.
Details:
To install
TypingMaster Pro on your workstation using the Netsetup program manually (or
alternatively use your SMS network management software to perform remote
installation):
1. Go (physically) to
the workstation where you want to install TypingMaster Pro.
2. Go to 'Start >
Run...' and execute the file '\\server\programs\tmpro\netsetup.exe' (or
equivalent).
TypingMaster is now installed on your workstation to the directory you specified
in 'Common Settings' (Default setting is C:\TypingMaster). If you do not know
the path to the file netsetup.exe on your server, follow these instructions
to run Netsetup:
1. Double-click on the
'Network Neighborhood' icon in the desktop.
2. From the list of
computers connected to your network, find the name of the server and
double-click it.
3. Double-click on the
TypingMaster Pro installation folder on the server.
4. Find the file
'netsetup.exe' and double-click it. This will install TypingMaster on the
workstation in the directory you specified in the Common Settings of
TypingMaster Manager.
TypingMaster
Pro is now installed on the workstation and it is ready for use. To install
TypingMaster Pro to other computers, just repeat the steps above on each
workstation.
2.3.3 Installation
Using a Shortcut
Summary:
This chapter
will demonstrate how to install TypingMaster Pro on workstations so that the
program is run directly from the server. To do this you have to create a
shortcut in the workstation that will point to the TypingMaster Pro program
file (TypingMaster.exe) on the server.
NOTE: To be able to use
the shortcut installation the setting 'Strict License Monitoring' must be
turned off in the Common
Settings.
Also
note that each time TypingMaster Pro is started from a new workstation, one
workstation license is used. This can lead to a shortage of workstation
licenses when workstation licenses are being used. In that case, workstations
have to be manually removed in the User Manager. The easier solution is to
purchase concurrent licenses instead.
Details:
If you do
not know how to create a shortcut from your server, follow these
instructions:
1. Go (physically) to
the workstation where you want to install TypingMaster Pro.
2. Double click on the
'Network Neighborhood' icon in the desktop.
3. From the list of
computers connected to your network find the name of the server and
double-click it.
4. Double click on the
TypingMaster Pro folder in the server.
5. Find the file named
'TypingMaster.exe'. This is the file that is executed when TypingMaster Pro
is started. Select this file.
6. Drag the file to the
desktop.
7. A new icon named
'Shortcut to TypingMaster' is created on the desktop. This is a shortcut to
the file on the server.
8. If you want you can
change the name of the shortcut, select the shortcut and press 'F2' or
right-click on it and select 'Rename'. Type in a new name (e.g. TypingMaster
Pro) and press 'Enter'.
Now you have
created a shortcut from the workstation to TypingMaster Pro on the server.
Each time this new icon is double-clicked the program on the server will
start.
To create
shortcuts on other workstations just repeat the steps above on each
workstation.
3.
Uninstallation
This chapter
covers the uninstallation of TypingMaster Pro from workstations and the
server. Uninstallation procedure varies depending on how it was originally
installed.
3.1 Workstations
Installed with Netsetup
Summary:
First, the
TypingMaster installation folder is removed from the workstation and the
entry from Start-menu is removed. Then the server is removed from TypingMaster
Manager to free up a license.
Details:
To uninstall
workstations that have been installed using Netsetup.exe follow these
instructions:
1. Delete the
TypingMaster folder from the workstation. This is the folder that you
specified in the server installation's 'Common Settings'.
2. Delete the shortcut to TypingMaster Pro from the Start -menu
(and Desktop).
If you are unfamiliar with editing the Start -menu, follow these
instructions:
1. Right-click on the 'Start' button and select 'Open'
2. In the window that opens, double-click on the 'Programs' folder.
3. Find the file 'TypingMaster Pro'. Select this file and press the
'Delete' key. When the 'Confirm File Delete' window appears, select 'Yes'.
3. Finally, you will have to remove the workstation from the list
of workstations in TypingMaster Manager in order to free up the license that
this workstation has used.
To do this:
1. Go to the server. Start the TypingMaster Manager from 'Start
> Programs > TypingMaster > TypingMaster Manager'
2. Select the 'Licenses' tab.
3. From the workstation list, check the name of the workstation you
just removed TypingMaster Pro from.
4. Press the 'Remove workstation' button or select 'Licenses >
Remove workstation'
5. When the 'Confirm' window appears, select 'Yes'.
6. The workstation is removed from the list and a used license is
freed at the lower left corner of the window.
You have now
completed the uninstallation of a workstation that was installed using
Netsetup. To remove more workstations repeat the steps above.
3.2 Workstations
Installed Using a Shortcut
To uninstall
workstations that use the TypingMaster Pro program from the server, all you
have to do is remove the shortcut to TypingMaster Pro from the workstation.
Then remove
the workstation from TypingMaster Manager to free up a workstation license.
Click here to view how this is done.
3.3 Server
Uninstallation
After you
have uninstalled the program from all your workstations you can uninstall the
program from your server.
TypingMaster
Pro is uninstalled like any other Windows program from 'Start > Control
Panel > Add/Remove Programs'. Just select 'TypingMaster' from the list and
click on 'Add/Remove'.
NOTE: Before uninstalling the server, make sure there are no
users using the application. You can prevent users logging on to TypingMaster
when you are uninstalling by choosing not to share the folder anymore.
To
close the Satellite, click on the Satellite icon in the task bar and select
'Close'. Uncheck the 'Launch Satellite automatically at Windows logon' option
and select 'Yes'.
3.4 Problem Cases
If
uninstallation fails, make sure there are no users using the application. You
can confirm this by un-sharing the installation folder.
4. TypingMaster User
Manager
This chapter
will cover the features and use of TypingMaster User Manager.
TypingMaster
User Manager is a powerful tool for course administrators. It can store
personal study data of up to thousands of users recognizing any user on any
workstation within the network. With the advanced Manager you can manage
users as groups and follow their progress and test scores with a variety of
reports that can be created very easily in just a matter of seconds. You can
also arrange fully customized typing tests for individuals or one or more
groups using texts of your own choice. TypingMaster User Manager gives the
course administrator control over the way in which the lessons progress. You
can, for example, select the courses to be studied, disable skipping lessons
and lock lessons so that they must be completed before the user can move on.
4.1 Main Features
This chapter
will introduce you to the main features of TypingMaster User Manager. You
will be shown how to create and edit users, organize them into groups and
print reports of their progress. The main features of setting typing tests
and organizing your licenses are also explained.
TypingMaster
User Manager is divided into six main sections: Users, Groups, Courses,
Typing Tests, Licenses and Common Settings. Each of these sections can be
reached by selecting the appropriate tab. The controls for each section are
situated in the menu at the left side of the screen.
NOTE: After modifying user, group or common settings the
users usually need to login again so that the new settings can take effect.
Also
some settings require that the user must select the option after the change
has been made. For example changing the time allocated for a test, exercise
or course will only take effect if the user selects the option after the new
time has been set.
4.1.1 Users
When you
select the 'Users' tab in TypingMaster User Manager, you will see the users
of TypingMaster in an alphabetical list with general information on each
user. By default, all users are shown in the list. To view users in a
specific group, select the group name from the drop-down list in the user
menu. You can also choose to sort user list differently by clicking the
corresponding column name.
The list of
users shows the following information for each user:
- User name
- The group that this user
belongs to. The default group for users is 'New Users'.
- The name of the course the
user is currently studying
- Percentage completed of the
current course
- The date and time
TypingMaster was last used
- The number of times
TypingMaster has been used
- The date the user was
created
- Amount of completed Typing
Tests
User Menu
The user
menu offers many powerful tools for creating new users and editing the
settings of old users.
All the
options connected to a specific user are gathered under this menu. To modify
the properties of a user, select the user from the list of users and then
choose the action you wish to modify from the User Menu.
Here is a
description of all the options in the user menu with tips for their use.
Choose Group
You can
choose the group of users to be listed with this drop-down menu. This helps
manage users especially if the userbase is very large.
View & Print Reports
These
options let the administrator view and print a variety of reports on the
progress of users.
Complete Report |
This
option creates a complete report on the selected user. The report first
displays general information on the user including group name, current
course, complete studying time, date of creation and date and time of last
usage.
This is
followed by a detailed summary of all the exercises and tests the user has
completed. The type, duration, date and time are shown for each exercise
and test. The results of the exercise are also shown where applicable.
Click 'close' when you want to return to 'Users' screen. You can also choose
the width of the page from the drop-down menu. |
Latest Exercises |
This option shows the latest completed exercises of the
selected user. The report shows a detailed summary of the exercise along
with information on the results of the exercise where applicable. |
User List |
This
option creates a report on the selected users. The users are grouped by
their studying group and general studying information is displayed for each
user.
To select
all users in the user list click on the menu option 'Select All' under Edit
User(s) or press CTRL-A while in the user list. Individual users can be
added to a selection by clicking on a user name with the CTRL key pressed. |
Typing Test Details |
This
option shows the detailed report of the last completed test of the selected
user(s). The report shows also the actual test text typed by user with each
typing mistake marked clearly to the text.
Tip! If you need to see
the details of an earlier test, you can open the report from the typing
tutor's Typing Test section when the user is logged in. |
Latest Tests |
This option shows the latest tests of the selected user. The
report shows test name, user's gross and net speed and accuracy, total
keystrokes and number errors. |
Typing Test Certificate |
This option shows the typing test certificate of last
completed test of the selected user(s). |
User Tasks
These
options let the administrator perform actions that affect the selected user.
Change settings |
Selecting
this option brings up a window that shows the selected user's settings.
You can
view and change these settings and also enter a new password for the user
if the current password has been forgotten or if the user name has just
been created.
The other
user settings are the same that can be defined in the Common Settings
section. However, these settings apply only to the selected user. For
detailed information on these settings please see the Common
Settings chapter of the manual (4.2).
NOTE:
The user settings that have been locked in the Common Settings menu
override these user settings. |
Set Group |
This
option brings up a window where you can select an existing group or create
a new one for the selected user.
TIP! It is practical to set a class of users as a group.
This way you can control the settings and arrange a typing test for a whole
class just by modifying group properties. |
Send Message |
With this
option you can send a message to a selected user. The user receives the
message when he/she starts TypingMaster.
NOTE: A
new message sent to a user will override an older unread message. |
Arrange Typing Test |
With this
option you can arrange a typing test for the selected user. You will be
able to select the test text, test duration, and enter a message for the
user.
When the
user starts TypingMaster, the user will be taken to the test automatically. |
Edit User(s)
These
options let the administrator edit users in the user list.
Rename User |
You can
rename the selected user.
NOTE: TypingMaster Pro accepts special characters in user names. |
Delete User |
With this
option you can delete the selected user.
NOTE: TypingMaster Pro
does not have an undelete option. Therefore the deletion is permanent. |
Add User |
This option will add a user to the user list and let you type
the name of the user. The user is assigned to group 'New Users' by default.
You can change the group by selecting the user and clicking on 'Set Group'. |
Select All |
This option will select all users in the user list. After
selecting all users, you can make desired changes and all users will be
affected. |
4.1.2
Groups
When you
select the 'Groups' tab in TypingMaster User Manager, you will see all the
groups you have created, the amount of users in a group and the date the
group was created.
Group Menu
The 'Groups'
menu offers many powerful tools for creating and editing groups.
All the
options connected to a group are gathered under this menu. To modify the
settings of a group, select a group from the list of groups and then choose
the setting you wish to modify from the Groups menu.
Here is a
description of all the options in the Groups menu with tips for their use.
View & Print Reports
These
options will enable the administrator to print out a variety of reports for
the selected group
Complete Report |
This option creates complete reports for all users in the
selected group. You can browse the reports with 'Prev. Page' and 'Next
Page' buttons and return to 'Groups' menu by clicking on 'Close'. |
Latest Exercises |
This option creates detailed information on each user's latest
exercises. |
Latest Tests |
This option creates a report with detailed information on each
user's latest typing tests. |
User List |
This option creates a list of all the users in the selected
group. The list includes the user name and a short summary on the status of
the user. |
Summary Report |
Summary report contains figures about progress of chosen
group. The course list displays how many users have started or completed
each course. Some averages are counted for the group, such as time spent in
all courses and the average course completion progress. |
Typing Test Details |
This
option shows the detailed report of last completed test of the selected
group. The report shows also the actual test text typed by user with each
typing mistake marked clearly to the text.
Tip! If you need to see
the details of an earlier test, you can open the report from the typing
tutor's Typing Test section when the user is logged in. |
Typing Test Certificate |
This option shows the typing test certificate of last
completed test of the selected group. |
Group Tasks
These
options let the administrator perform actions that affect all users in the
selected group.
Change Settings |
With this
option, you are able to set and lock settings that affect all users in the
selected group. For detailed information on each setting, go to the Common
Settings chapter of the manual (4.2).
NOTE: The settings selected and locked in Common Settings
override the group settings. Generally it is a good idea to leave the
lesson options blank in the Common Settings and set them individually for
each group. |
Send Message |
With this
setting, you can send a message to all users in the selected group. The
users will receive the message when they start TypingMaster.
NOTE: A new message sent to a group will override an older
unread message. |
Arrange Typing Test |
With this option it is possible to arrange a typing test to
all users in the selected group. You can choose the test text, test
duration and write a message that will be sent to the users (optional).
When a user in a group starts TypingMaster he/she will be taken to the
typing test automatically. |
Edit Group
These
options let the administrator edit groups.
Rename Group |
Selecting this option will let you edit the group name.
Pressing Enter will commit the new name; pressing Esc will cancel the new
name. If you want, you can also change the name of the default group 'New
Users'. |
Delete Group |
Selecting this option will delete the chosen group. The
program will also ask if all users in the group should be deleted. If you
click on 'Yes', all users belonging to the group are deleted. If you click
on 'No' the users from the deleted group are set to the default group. |
Add Group |
This option will add a new group to the list and let you set
the name for the group. |
4.1.3 Courses
When you
select the 'Courses' tab in TypingMaster User Manager, you will see all the
courses that have been installed in TypingMaster Pro. The list shows the Name
and Description of a particular course. The column 'Lessons' shows the amount
of lessons and the lesson duration chosen for a course.
Course Tasks Menu
From the
Course Tasks menu the administrator can change the settings, show/hide and
mark the selected course as default.
Here is a
description of all the options in the Course Tasks menu with tips for their
use.
NOTE: Course settings are the same for all users and groups.
Course Tasks
Change Settings |
This option lets tyou change the lesson settings such as
default time for the lesson. When the time is locked users will not be able
to change it in the program. |
Enable / Disable Course |
This option will let you show or hide the chosen course from
users. You may want to hide courses that are not part of your course plan. |
Make default |
Only one course at a time can be the default one. Choose the
course that each user should complete first. If you want that only one
particular course is accessible you can disable all other courses with
Disable Course button. |
Course Settings
Name |
Allows you to edit the name of the course; this is the name
that is displayed both in the Manager and to users in the tutor. |
Lesson Duration |
With this setting you are able to set the default time for a
lesson. You can lock the duration and users cannot change it themselves. |
Lesson Lock |
Enabling
this setting locks the access to next lessons unless user has completed
each exercise in the current lesson.
Tip:
You can set Bypass lesson lock setting for individual groups or users if
necessary. |
Exercise Lock |
This setting is designed to make sure that each user will
spend the full time in exercises and cannot skip them before exercises are
fully completed. |
Lesson Exam Settings
(available
only in "Teacher led training" lesson mode)
Minimum Net Speed |
Each lesson contains an exam as the last exercise. Set here
the minimum net speed needed to pass this exam. Only if this limit is
reached does the exam appear as completed and user can go to next lesson.
Net Speed is the typing speed calculated after error penalties have been
calculated. |
Minimum Accuracy |
Sets the accuracy level needed to pass the exam. Accuracy
percentage of words typed correctly, 100% means that all words were type,
50% means that only half of all words were typed correctly. Only if this
limit is reached the exam is marked as completed. |
Exam Lock |
When this option is checked, an Lesson Exam will be marked
completed only if the users types the whole text or the whole time
required. |
Exam Time |
You can choose to override the course specific exam durations
that may differ between lessons. Use this option if the exams appear to be
too long. |
4.1.4
Typing Tests
When you
select the 'Typing Tests' tab in TypingMaster User Manager, you will see all
the typing tests that have been installed in TypingMaster Pro. The list shows
the Name and Copyright of a particular text. The column 'Time (min.)' shows
the default time selected for a particular text. The text (Lock) at the end
of the time indicates that the default time has been locked.
Typing Test Menu
From the
Typing Test menu the administrator can change the settings, edit and delete
the selected text.
Here is a
description of all the options in the Typing Test menu with tips for their
use.
Test Tasks
Change Settings |
This option lets you change the name and default time for the
selected text. When the time is locked users will not be able to change it
in the program. Note that the arranged typing tests (see 4.1.2.) override
the default time even if it is locked. |
Edit Text |
This option will let you edit the selected test. |
Edit Test
Delete Test |
This option will permanently delete the selected Typing Test. |
Add Test |
Selecting
this option will bring up a window where you can choose a text file to be
added as a typing test.
IMPORTANT: The file that is added has to be a
standard ASCII text file without any formatting information. We strongly
recommend doing any text additions with Notepad or similar text editor. If
you need to use a text created with a word processor, we recommend to first
copy-paste it to Notepad and save it as a .TXT file before adding the text
the tests. |
Hide Test |
Hides the
test from the users. This means it can not be selected from the Test
Selection menu when a user takes a test. You can see easily which tests
tests are hidden in the Typing Test tab as they will be dimmed.
This
setting is designed so that you are able to hide any tests you may wish to
use to grade the users with. You can then unhide and assign the test at the
desired time. |
Typing Test
Settings
Name |
Allows you to edit the name of the test; this is the name that
is displayed both in the Manager and to users in the tutor. |
Default Time |
With this
setting you are able to set the time for a test. Set the test duration in
minutes by entering a number between 0-99. 0 means there is no time limit
for the test.
Please
only enter whole numbers, decimals and fractions will not be recognized. |
Test Time Lock |
Enabling this locks the test time to the value specified in
the Default Time setting. Without locking the time users can change the
time from its default setting before beginning the test. |
Requirements to
Pass the Test
Minimum Net Speed |
Sets the
minimum net speed needed to pass the test. Only if this limit is reached
does the test appear in the users report. Net Speed is the typing speed
after error penalties have been calculated. |
Minimum Gross Speed |
Sets the minimum gross speed needed to pass the test. Only if
this limit is reach does the test appear in the users report. Gross Speed
is the user's typing speed throughout the test, no penalties are
considered. |
Minimum Accuracy |
Sets the accuracy percentage needed to pass the test. Only if
this limit is reached does the test appear in the users report. Accuracy
percentage is the ratio of keystrokes after error penalties to all keys
typed. |
Force Completion |
Enabling this means that the user must type for the whole
duration of the test for it to be passed. So if the test has been locked to
2 minutes, the user must type for that entire time to ensure they pass the
test. If the user types through the entire test text before the time has
completed they also meet this requirement. |
IMPORTANT: You should not use
Minimum Net Speed and Minimum Gross Speed at the same time as these settings
can conflict with each other.
NOTE: If passing limits are set for both speed
and accuracy then the user must meet them both to pass the test.
4.1.5
Licenses
When you
select the 'Licenses' tab in TypingMaster Manager, you will see all the
workstation in network that have accessed TypingMaster. You can also see the
TypingMaster software version for each workstation. The version number is
shown only if NETSETUP was used to install the workstation.
The list
shows the following information for all licenses:
- Workstation name
- Installation date
- Number of times the program
has been used
- Date when program was last
used and user name
- The platform the workstation
is running on (NETSETUP only)
- The user name of the person
who installed the workstation license.
- The version of TypingMaster
currently installed by Netsetup (or 'shortcut' if Netsetup was not
used.)
The
information bar at the lower left corner of the window displays the number of
licenses in use and the number of free licenses.
Concurrent
Licenses: By clicking the workstation, you can see if it currently
reserves an concurrent license.
Licenses Menu
The Licenses
Menu shows the type of licenses inserted (workstation or concurrent), the
total number of licenses, licenses used and the number of free licenses. In
the licenses menu, the following options are available:
View/Add Licenses |
When you
select this option, a window appears showing you the licenses you have in
use.
You can
insert new license packages into TypingMaster by inserting the License ID
and Product Key in the appropriate fields. |
Remove Workstation |
You can
remove workstations to free up workstation licenses. This requires that
workstation is not running TypingMaster or the Satellite.
After you
have uninstalled TypingMaster Pro from the workstation, just check one or
more workstations from the list and choose 'Licenses > Remove
Workstation'. |
Upgrade Workstations |
If you notice that some of workstations are using the old
version, you can update the workstations here. Check one or more
workstations from the list and choose 'Licenses > Upgrade Workstations'.
Next time when Typing tutor is started on workstation, the NETSETUP will be
automatically launched to complete the upgrade installation. Version column
keeps displaying a note 'Upgrading' until the upgrade installation is
completed. |
Select All |
Use this option to select all workstations easily e.g. if you
want to quickly upgrade all users to the latest software version. |
4.2 Common Settings
The first
time you use TypingMaster User Manager will probably be after your server
installation if you want to install Satellite or change the installation
directory. However, you can control many more settings and options in Common
Settings, which shall be explained in this chapter in detail.
Common
Settings affect all workstation installations and users.
To access
the 'Common Settings' start TypingMaster User Manager and select the tab
'Common Settings'.
NOTE: Pressing 'Cancel'
instead of 'Save' returns the Common Settings to their factory default
values.
NOTE: The settings
selected and locked in the Common Settings override the group settings (see 4.1.2).
Below is a
list of all the settings and some information pertaining to their use.
User Default Settings
With these
settings, the administrator is able to enforce a common policy for all users.
NOTE: The default settings
can be also locked in order to force all users to have them in use.
Language |
The typing tutor user interface default language can be
defined or locked. The choices are based on add-on languages that were
installed with the Setup. If you need additional language later on, you can
start Setup again to install additional language(s). |
KPM Speed Unit |
With this option the administrator can select the default unit
for speed measurement. When the option is unselected the default is WPM
(Words per Minute) otherwise it is KPM (Keystrokes per Minute) also known
as CPM (Characters per Minute). When this value is locked, the speed unit
cannot be changed by the user. |
Sounds |
Select this option to enable sounds in TypingMaster Pro. Sound
is not essential for the operation of the program, but it gives additional
feedback to the user. |
Play Theme |
Select this option to enable the opening theme of TypingMaster
Pro. |
Keyboard Detection |
When this
option is selected and locked, the program will automatically detect the
correct keyboard layout for each workstation installation.
This
option is recommended if your network has computers with different keyboard
layouts in use and the automatic detection is functioning reliably. |
Keyboard Layout |
With this
option, the administrator can manually select a keyboard layout to be used
for all workstation installations of TypingMaster Pro.
This
option is recommended if all computers in your network use the same
keyboard layout.
NOTE: Keyboard Detection has to be de-selected in order for
the manual keyboard selection to function. |
Login Settings
Scroll down
the screen to see Login Settings with which the administrator is able to
define user login properties.
User Passwords |
If this
option is selected all users are required to create a password for
themselves when logging in for the first time. The password is required
each time the user logs in.
NOTE: If users are created by an administrator and this
option is selected, the administrator has to define a password for the user
when creating the user. If a password is not defined, the user will not be
able to log in. |
Prevent New Users |
By selecting this option, you can disable the creation of new
users in TypingMaster. With this option selected, the only way of creating
new users is with the Manager. |
Prevent Self Grouping |
By default each new user can pick a group where they belong to
during the first logon. You can prevent this behavior with this option. |
Hide User List |
You can select this option to hide the list of users in the
login screen. This results in added security when each user has to know
his/her user name to be able to log in. |
Hide Group List |
With this option, the group menu in the login screen is also
suppressed. |
Use Windows Login |
When this
option is selected TypingMaster Pro will automatically log in with the
user's Windows user name.
This is
recommended in environments where each user has a distinct Windows user
name. With this option selected the same user name will also be used for
TypingMaster. |
Typing Test
Settings
These
settings let the administrator restrict user privileges in the typing test
section of TypingMaster.
Prevent Test Deletion |
When this option is selected, users will not be able to delete
tests in the program. This will then be possible only through the Manager. |
Prevent New Test |
With this option you can prevent users adding custom test
texts to the program. With this option selected, adding test texts is
possible only through the Manager. |
Disable Printing |
You can prevent users from printing reports or test diplomas
from their workstations. Printing will then be possible only through the
Manager. |
Network
Installation Settings
These
settings are used to control workstation installations made with the Netsetup
tool.
Installation Path |
This is the path where TypingMaster will be installed to in
all workstation installations done with NETSETUP. |
Strict License Monitoring |
When this
option is selected, TypingMaster can only be used from workstations
installed with NETSETUP. Selecting this option will give you more control
over the workstations and licenses since no one will be able to create a
shortcut to the server.
NOTE: If workstations are installed using shortcuts, this
option cannot be selected. |
Install Satellite |
When this
option is selected, the Netsetup utility also installs Satellite to
workstations. Note that Satellite might be against your corporate policy
because of the technology how it reads the keyboard input.
You can read more about the Satellite at our web pages. |
Satellite
Settings
These
options let the administrator change Satellite settings for all workstation
installations.
Hide Satellite |
When this option is selected, the Satellite menu item will not
be visible in the TypingMaster program menu even if Satellite was earlier
installed to workstations. Also, if the Satellite was earlier activated on
any of the workstations, it will be removed automatically on the next
reboot. |
Do Not Collect Words |
Select
this value to ensure that Satellite does not collect information on
difficult words. This option is highly recommended in environments where
high security is required.
NOTE: Satellite in itself does not fulfill high security
requirements and thus cannot be recommended in environments where security
is vital. Please read our security statement for Satellite at our web pages. |
Advanced Settings
Prevent Backspace |
This
option lets you disable the use of backspace in exercises and tests for all
users.
Normally a
user is able to make corrections on the word currently being typed. With
this option selected the user cannot make any corrections. |
WPM Word Length |
With this
setting it is possible to change how the standard WPM is counted (this
affects also the error hits counting).
The
default value for this setting is 5 (i.e. using 5-keystroke standard word).
If you wish to use Business Language WPM setting, the value would be 6. For
some European languages, value would be 10. |
Disable Internet Links |
This setting prevents users from accessing the Internet links
on the Info page. By default clicking on these links opens a browser
displaying offline information about TypingMaster Pro. |
Enable Rhythm Indicator |
Activating this displays the Rhythm Indicator. The Rhythm
Indicator shows the user how smoothly they type, with emphasis on trying to
motivate them to type at an even pace rather than is spurts. The indicator
is displayed in the right hand side of the screen during exercises only. |
Disable Games from Menu |
Hides the games menu from users. Games can still be played if
they are embedded as an exercise in a Lesson but the option is removed from
the menu so they can no longer be selected independently. |
Disable PDF |
Prevents users from exporting their progress reports to PDF
data format. |
Disable Full Screen |
Prevents users from enabling the Zoom Full Screen mode that
requires DirectX. The Zoom mode changes the display resolution to fixed
800x600. |
4.3 Special Features
TypingMaster
User Manager offers these special features which give more power to the
administrator.
4.3.1 Real Time User
Monitoring
TypingMaster
Pro supports real time monitoring of users. The administrator is able to
monitor the users' progress while they are studying on their workstations.
When the user is studying (or the Satellite is active), a lock will appear on
top of the user icon in the user list.
When a user
is locked, the administrator will not be able to change user properties or
delete the user. The administrator can view a user's progress by selecting a
report to be viewed. All exercises and tests that the user has completed will
be displayed in the reports.
NOTE: The user list in the
Users section of the Manager is updated only when Manager is started or
Refresh button is clicked. Therefore, summary information displayed in the
user list may not be up to date all the time when users are studying.
To view
a user's current status, create a report on the user. This will display
up-to-date information on the user.
4.3.2
Importing and Exporting users from/to CSV file
You can
create new users for TypingMaster User Manager from an existing list.
Information such as name, group and password can be taken from any .csv file
(i.e. comma separated user list file), usually an Excel or database file. It
is possible also to export names and general status of users to Comma
Separated File (CSV).
To import
users, start TypingMaster user Manager and select File > Import Users.
This will bring up a new window.
Import only
accepts CSV files so you need have saved the source file in CSV format in
advance. To convert an Excel file to a CSV file, save the file again choosing
'File > Save As' and selecting 'CSV (comma delimited)' from the 'Save as
Type' drop-down menu. Note that you should delete all heading and title
information such as First name, Last name, Class etc., from the source file
before importing information to TypingMaster Pro. Otherwise you will have
users like "Last name, First name" in the TypingMaster User Manager
and need to remove those afterwards.
Once the
Import screen is open, the screen is divided in two. The top half, or section
1, is dedicated to choosing the source file from which you want to import
user information. Click on 'Open Data Source', browse and select the file you
want to import and click on 'Open'. TypingMaster Import tool now shows the
contents of the file you chose on the top-right-hand side of the screen as well
as in the preview window below it. If you have chosen a wrong file, you can
easily change your selection by clicking on 'Open Data Source' and choosing a
different file.
The bottom
half of the screen, or Section 2, is dedicated to modifying column information
and completing the process. First have a look at the Preview window on the
right and check that column headings are correct.
The default
column headings in the preview window are 'First name', 'Last name',
'Class/Group' and 'Password'. If your source file has listed data in a
different order or has more columns, you can now change the column headings
accordingly. To change column headings, use the drop-down menus on the
left-hand side. They are numbered from 1 to 6 referring to the respective
columns in the Preview window and show the heading options from which you can
choose. Select the ones that match your table and use 'n/a' if you do not
want to import the information from some column(s).
Below the
drop-down menus there is a box 'Create the Group/Class if missing', which is
checked by default. When checked, the User Manager creates new groups by
using the group names you have in the .csv file and places imported users
automatically under these groups. If some users do not have group
information, the User Manager places them under the default group set in the
User Manager (usually 'New Users'). If you uncheck the box, the software
tries to assign users to existing groups, but does not create new groups. For
example, if in the source file you have some group names and in the User
Manager groups with the same name, the software take the users from those
groups and place in the matching group in the User Manager. All others users
from your .csv file will be entered into the default group in the User Manager.
You can then group the imported users manually afterwards with the Manager.
Admittedly, the tool is a bit confusing if you uncheck the 'Create the
Group/Class if missing'. We'll work on it to make it clearer.
Once
everything is set to your satisfaction, click on 'Import Now'. The tool will
now enter user information from the .csv file to TypingMaster User List.
Supported
CSV Data Formats
This utility supports two most common industrial CSV formats, semicolon and
comma separated ones.
1. Semicolon format (without quotes)
Example data:
user name;group;something;something
2. Comma separated list with quotes
Example data:
"user name","school
group","anything","something"
The very first line of CSV file is used to detect if semicolon or comma
should be used as a separator mark.
For example all the following data formats could be used:
"john smith","class 1","mypassword","+1
322 1239"
"john","smith","class 1","+1 322
1239","mypassword","teacher name"
"smith","john","+1 322
1239","mypassword","teacher name","class
1"
john;smith
john smith;group one
4.3.3 Multiple
TypingMaster Installations
It is
possible to use the same TypingMaster User Manager on the administrator's
computer to control multiple versions of TypingMaster Pro. This is helpful if
you have TypingMaster installed on more than one server.
To control
the database of a different installation of TypingMaster you will have to
perform the following procedure:
1. Start TypingMaster
Manager
2. Select File >
Change Directory
3. The current
installation directory of TypingMaster Pro is shown. To edit the database of
another TypingMaster Pro installation, enter the complete path of the new
directory in the space provided.
4. If you do not know
the complete path, you can select 'Browse' and choose the installation directory
from the directory tree.
4.3.4
Maintenance Tasks
From the
Common Settings tab, administrator can complete some maintenance tasks.
Resetting scores in games
In school use, it is good to reset the top ten high scores from time to time.
You can do this very easily by clicking Erase Game scores button.
Rebuilding Corrupted User Index
If the user list of TypingMaster Pro user login page does not display the all
names shown in the Manager for some reason, click the Rebuild User Index
button. No data is lost, but the group index files ( .IDX) are created again
to solve the problem.
5
Study Material Editor
The
TypingMaster Study Material Editor (herein referred to as the Editor) is
designed to help administrators and instructors to modify the existing
courses in TypingMaster Pro or to create new custom courses. The Editor is
available when installed from the Setup.
Note:
In the trial version, changes made with the Editor cannot be saved.
Different Exercise Types
Before you
start modifying exercises, we recommend that you get to know the different
exercise types of TypingMaster Pro. Below is the list of the main drill types
used in the latest version of TypingMaster Pro. In addition to these, you can
set the drill to be a game or a review session and can also insert message
type events (Introduction Page) to the courses.
Note: To support older versions of TypingMaster, there are
some other exercise types in the Editor. To make sure the exercises you
create work in the latest version, we recommend using the exercise types
listed below, the Introduction Page and Game events.
1. Key drill
The key drills are designed to teach new key positions. They are combinations
of 2 to 4 keys that can be set to be repeated by the program 1-4 times.
Carriage return in the exercise file defines how many times the sequence is
repeated. For example:
- asdf asdf (program shows four letter sequence two times)
- as df as df (program shows two letter sequences four times)
2. Word drill
Word drills consist of words using the letters that have already been
learned. Depending on the language version you are using, the appearance of
word exercises may vary somewhat. However, the basic idea is the same, i.e.
rows of either one or two words:
- hello hello hello; or
- here here there there; or
- horse monkey horse monkey
3. Sentence drill
The program shows one sentence per screen. If the sentence is longer, the
program automatically wraps it on two lines. Carriage return marks the end of
the sentence. Users are required to press Enter at the end of the sentence.
- Jack is French.
- Jill is English and comes from a town called Kettering.
Sentence drills can be used without punctuation marks and capital letters if
they have not yet been studied.
4. Paragraph drill
Paragraph drills show a max. 5 line paragraph at a time. Paragraph drills can
only be used after capital letters and period have been studied. The drill
consists of several paragraphs that can be of different theme each or carry
the same story line throughout the exercise. Sentences can flow freely from
one row to another just like in any text.
5. Text drill
Text drill shows about 15 lines of text at the time and there are no keyboard
visuals to support the user.
6. Lesson Exam
This drill type is the same format as the text drill. This should be used
only as the lesson exam (last exercises in a lesson) with the teacher led
courses. Using the Lesson Exam drill, the administrator can set passing
limits to the exam in the Manager.
Making
and Saving Changes
Once open,
on the left-hand side of the screen you see all the available courses. Click
the course to see the structure and settings for a course. You see
immediately how many lessons there are and when different keys are
introduced. The course and it’s exercises can be edited in the window on the
right-hand side of the screen.
You can now browse through all exercises as well as messages by clicking them
open with your mouse. Once an exercise is open in the edit window, you can
make the changes you want. Some exercises are created dynamically and cannot
be modified unless you click a button “Make a Drill Editable”.
The Editor automatically defines row length, font type and size for each
exercise type, and adjusts the edit window width accordingly.
You can preview how the course works and see your changes by clicking the
'Preview' button on top.
When making changes or creating new material, the Editor only accepts keys
that have been studied so far. If you try to enter a letter that has not been
studied, it will not appear on screen and you hear a warning sound. The
new keys are shown on bottom of the edit window on the right-hand side. You
can also choose to see a Virtual Keyboard that has both allowed and new keys
marked by pressing Keys button on toolbar.
Save the exercise either by choosing 'File > Save changes' or by moving to
another exercise and the program automatically asks you to save changes.
Remember also to save changes if you made any changes to the course settings
or course structure.
Once you have made all changes that you wanted to, we recommend that you use
the 'Verify Study Material' tool of the Editor to quickly check that no
exercises use keys that have not been introduced yet. Run the check
especially if you have created some exercises using a text editor and copy-pasted
them into the Editor. To run the check, choose 'Tools> Verify Study
Material’.
From Tools menu, choose “Run Typing Master” and complete once the exercises
you have modified to see that they work properly.
Advanced
tools in the Editor
New Course:
You can start building a new custom course by choosing File > New Course
Update
Review Wizard Database: If you have removed words from a course or added a
lot of new material to a course, you may want to rebuild the database that
gives words to the dynamic reviews. To do that, select Tools > Update
Review Wizard Database.
Export
Lesson Plan: If you would like to print out a detailed list of lessons and
exercises in a course, you can do that by selecting Tools > Export Lesson
Plan |
