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Have you ever been downloading a file from the internet, only to have it fail after 95% completion? A number of schools have recently reported drop outs while downloading files, including updates of First Class, SAS2000 & Pay2K from our website. While there are numerous causes for this (which we won’t try to cover here) there are ways to improve your chances of successfully downloading files.
When you rely solely on your Internet Browser to download, drop outs can be very frustrating, as you need to start your download all over again. With big files and slow internet connections this can mean valuable time lost. One utility you may wish to try is Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) which can not only resume interrupted downloads, but also minimises download time by using multiple connections to the download site making better use of your available bandwidth. Once installed DAP sits on your task bar (and also as a toolbar on your Internet Browser) and monitors all downloads. If the website allows, DAP it will take over the download duties and you’ll get a faster more reliable download, with less stress!
Like many utilities on the web, DAP comes in a basic free version, although you will be subjected to advertising banners (a small price to pay for the benefit). The software also tracks information regarding your usage of the program so read the ‘Terms and Conditions of Use’ that appear during installation carefully before proceeding. If you prefer not to receive advertising material you can purchase the premium version online, which removes advertising banners and provides a few extra features.
To download, purchase or get more information, visit the http://www.speedbit.com website.
Note: For those of you on networks, check with your network administrator to ensure your network environment is suitable for using DAP.
How do I quickly edit or enter teachers and rooms in the timetable?
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Make sure you have a timetable open and are in EDIT mode
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Go to the PROPERTIES box and change the QUICK EDIT option to Teacher or Room depending on what you want to edit. Note that this can be performed on Forms as well.
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Click on the Class to be edited
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If you are performing a Form allocation:
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A list of all the items of the type set in QUICK EDIT (Teachers or Rooms), separated into Unallocated and Allocated, will appear
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Click on the item you want to place into the allocation
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Alternatively, if you are working with a Block allocation:
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A list of all the classes in the block will appear. Select the class to be edited.
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Click on the item you want to place into the allocation. A "daughter" block will be created.
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We are pleased to announce that another Training Course has been scheduled for First Class users in NSW. The following course will be held at Bossley Park High School, which is located in Prairievale Road in Bossley Park:
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Introduction to First Class
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Tuesday 6 August 2002
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This introductory course provides a great overview of the software as well as tips for using shortcuts and other useful features.
The cost of the course is $245 per person (ex. GST) for schools on Service & Support, or $345 per person (ex. GST) for schools that are not on Service & Support. A light lunch will be supplied and you will also receive a copy of the First Class training manual for you to keep.
On completion of the course you will know how to:
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Import data into First Class from First Class 6 and in the form of text files
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Export data from First Class to other programs
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Create and enter data into databases
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Create and enter data into a grid
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Resolve clashes
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Allocate students to classes
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Move students between classes
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Allocate extras
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Generate and edit a timetable
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The course commences at 9.00 am and concludes at approximately 4.00 pm. As our training courses are a forum for you to have your questions about the software dealt with, we remain flexible about the finishing time. Our instructors want to make sure that you get as much as possible out of your day and part of this is ensuring that we spend as much time as necessary answering your queries!
If you would like to reserve a place in this course please contact us using the link below or call 1300 550 765, but hurry places are filling fast! More courses for New South Wales users are currently being scheduled, stay tuned for details…..
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Human Edge Software Corporation has been experiencing a baby boom! We are very excited to announce the following arrivals...
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Conor and Alexandra Davison born on 27 June. Proud parents Max (from our Support Centre) and Marwin report all are doing well.
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Riad Hanna (one of our Programmers) and his wife Flora welcomed baby Emily on 6 July. A sister for Anthony.
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Miguel Ramirez (our Network Services Technician), his wife Claudia and son Jose now have a new member of the family. Linda Evangelina was born on 9 July.
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We hope to have some photographs available on our website soon.
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Have you ever wanted to know more about urban legends? Have you ever wondered what an urban legend is? This link will take you to a feature page on the What You Need to Know About website that explains all!
The site also features a few of the common urban legends, read them to see whether you have been caught! If you have don't panic, simply read the "How to Spot an Urban Legend" page and it will never happen again. You may miss out on some amusing stories though...
Knowledge is invariably a matter of degree: you cannot put your finger upon even the simplest datum and say "this we know"
T.S. Elliot
For more information, please contact:
Robert Bakker
Human Edge Software
Phone: +61 3 9699 9777
Fax: +61 3 9690 2802
Email: firstclass@human-edge.com.au
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