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Maths Practice Primary School Maths Elementary School Math Educational Software Proudly
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Installation Process
Prior to installation make sure that any previous versions of the software are removed. To do this use the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ section in the Windows Control Panel.
Check that the appropriate date settings are set to “dd/mm/yyyy” format in the ‘Regional Options’ section of the Windows Control Panel.
Installation is achieved by running the
1. Insert the installation CD or download the files from the Web.
2. Open windows explorer and select the CD drive or file location
3. Double click on the
Setup starts copying files necessary for the installation
4. Make sure other applications are closed and press “OK”
5. Change the required destination directory if required and press “OK”
6. Press the “Install” button to commence installation
7. Select the program groups that you want the application to appear under and press “OK”
Due to operating systems being regularly updated or upgraded, some of the files on your computer may be newer than the shipped versions. It is recommended that the most up to date copy be retained.
The installation process will load 4 types of files
1. Windows system specific files to support the application
2. The executable (
3. Data Files, settings and preferences
4. Documentation
Data file require the following access and privileges to work correctly.
These files are normally installed in that application directory and include :
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PCONFIGURATION”, Initially supplied as part of the CD setup, however this file can be regenerated by the application on the first usage. It is created in the application directory and contains configuration setting and file location paths.Needs to have read access to students and write access to administrators or teachers wanting to change file paths. This is a mandatory file and required by the application.
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PSTATEMENTS”, installed in the application directory and containing common congratulatory responses for students who complete a test. It is not editable as the application assumes specific record lengths and locations.“
PSETTINGS”, initially installed in the application directory and contains default settings for exercises. This file can be relocated to a position where the student has write access in order to change their preferences. The application will attempt to regenerate the file if it is deleted.“
PRESULTS”, initially not installed but generated by the application if ‘History Logging’ is selected in the “Configuration Settings” section.This file can be relocated to a position where the student has write access in order to log results. The student might require ‘delete’ access.
The application will attempt to regenerate the file if it is deleted.
This file is the only one that can grow in size. It is pipe delimited.
“Student of the Week” image. This file is not supplied with the installation. This file is selected in the “Configuration Settings” section, and can point to any valid image file on the system. The application only requires read access to this file.
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