Abacus Evolve I-Planner How to Guides

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Installation guides for Abacus Evolve Interactive Planner

Please read before you proceed with the installation of Abacus Evolve I-Planner:

These instructions are specifically for the V2.0 of the I-Planner software, if you are still using the V1.0 CD's please call the Software Support Team on the below details before proceeding with the install.

The installation instructions provided below are intended as general guidance and do not aim to provide detailed technical information. Some systems may not operate in exactly the same way, but the basic process remains the same. If in doubt, please consult your network administrator and/or technical support documentation.

All drive letters below are used as examples; drive letters on your system may vary. Ensure that all folders used for installing the software have sharing and permissions enabled (see 'installation overview' file in the ReadMe folder).

Please allow up to 15 minutes for each I-Planner installation on the server and up to 5 minutes on each workstation machine (depending on the machine specifications).

I-Planner is supplied with the Interactive Teaching Resources. For these products to interact correctly, it is necessary to install the I-Planner before installing the Interactive Teaching Resources.

To assist the user further with the installation of the I-Planner, the below instructions can also be downloaded.

I-Planner Install Instructions - Download

I-Planner RM CC3 Install Instructions - Download

However if the user is experiencing difficulties in installing the I-Planner please contact our Software Support Team on the contact details below.

For users who are installing the software on a RM CC3 Network, please be advised that MSI's are obtainable by contacting the Software Support Team on the below details.

Submit a technical query to the Support Team by clicking here

Customer Digital Support Team
Telephone: 01865 888005

8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

Standalone Installation:

Important:

The following settings need to be checked on the workstations before proceeding with the install.

Is the 'File and Printer sharing service for Microsoft networks' installed?
Is 'Use simple file sharing' enabled?
Do you have at least Internet Explorer 5 or above installed?
Any Firewall or AntiVirus Software needs to be disabled.
This guide is aimed to assist users with installing the I-Planner on a standalone workstation/laptop.

I-Planner always installs its own MSDE instance and cannot use full SQL or an existing MSDE instance. Please consult your IT Technician if you need further explanation of this point or contact the ICT Support Team on the above details.
The I-Planner uses MSDE and this cannot be installed to a mapped/network drive.

Start Installation:

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The installation sequence should start automatically. If so, please continue to Step 3.
If the sequence does not start automatically, browse the CD-ROM and double-click on the executable file "Setup" file.

3. You will be presented with a message 'Important - Please read before processing'. Please read this statement and then click on "OK" to proceed.

4. Click on the "Next" button to continue

5. You will then be presented with 3 options (as below) please make sure that the "Start installation" is selected and click "Next" button to continue:

Start installation

Readme

Exit setup

6. You will need to select "Accept the terms of the licence agreement" to proceed with the rest of the installation. There is a "Print" button at this stage of the installation, so you can print off a copy of the agreement for future reference (if required). Once this is selected, please click the "Next" button to continue.

7. Next you are required to enter your serial number, to activate your software (for details of your serial number, please see your multi-user licence). Once you have entered your code, click on the "Next" button to continue.

Note: Your code will be in the following format: "IPY1234567890123". If you are unable to locate your code for any reason, then please contact the ICT Support Team on the contact details above, who will be able to re-issue your code to you.

8. You will be prompted to choose an installation type, select 'Standalone' from the list, click on the "Next" button to continue.

9. You will be asked to select a folder in which to install the software. We strongly advise that the installation is carried out to the default path. Click the "Next" button to continue. (default location is: C:\Program Files\Abacus Evolve Teachers)

10. Click the "Install" button to proceed with the final part of the installation. The installation will then proceed, with a progress bar. This will take a few minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your computer.

11. You will see a message 'Please wait while Windows configures Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine, but this is a standard part of the installation and simply indicates that the database is being installed.

12. The installation should proceed. It may appear to freeze occasionally, but this is due to the processing that is going on in the background and is nothing to worry about. Eventually the final screen will appear and clicking on "Finish" will complete the installation.

13. Now the installation process of the I-Planner has completed. The I-Planner is now ready to use, it can be launch from either the desktop shortcut, which has been created or from the shortcut in the Start menu: Start > All Programs > Abacus Evolve Teachers > AE I-Planner.

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Network Installation:

Important:

This guide is aimed to assist users with installing I-Planner over a network.

It must NOT be installed onto any system critical server(s) e.g. A server hosting SIMS.
The I-Planner uses MSDE and this cannot be installed to a mapped/network drive.
Active Directory client MSI can be found at the root of the CD-ROM

Start Installation:

This installation is completed in 2 parts, Part 1 is on the server and Part 2 is on the workstation(s).

Part 1 of the network installation process must be run at the server and not from a workstation machine. Also please choose a suitable time to do this installation because it will require at least one reboot of your server to finalise the installation.

Part 1: On the server

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The installation sequence should start automatically. If so, please continue to Step 3.

Note: If the sequence does not start automatically, browse the CD-ROM (as detailed below) and double-click on the executable file "Setup.exe".

3. Click on the "OK" button to continue.

4. Click on the "Next" button to continue.

5. You will then be presented with 3 options (as below) please make sure that the "Start installation" is selected and click "Next" button to continue.

Start installation
Readme
Exit setup

6. You will need to select "I Accept the terms of the licence agreement" to proceed with the rest of the installation. Once this is selected, please click the "Next" button to continue.

Note: There is a print button at this stage at this stage of the installation, so you can print off a copy of the agreement for future reference (if required).

7. Next you are required to enter your serial number, to activate your software (for details of your serial number, please see your multi-user licence which is included in the Interactive Planner box). Once you have entered your code, click on the "Next" button to continue.

Note: Your code will be in the following format: "IPY1234567890123". If you are unable to locate your code for any reason, then please contact the ICT Support Team on the contact details above, who will be able to re-issue your code to you.

8. Select the "Network" option and click the "Next" button to continue.

9. You will be asked to choose where to install I-Planner. We strongly advise that the installation is carried out to the default path. Click "Next" to continue. (default location is: C:\Program Files\Abacus Evolve Teachers)

10. Next you are required to set up shared folders to keep the resources in. We recommend you simply accept the defaults then click the "Next" button to continue.

11. This screen is so that you can go back and edit any choices made during the installation. Click the "Install" button to proceed with the final part of the installation.

12. The installation will then proceed, with a progress bar.

Note: This will take a few minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your machine.

13. You will see a message 'Please wait while Windows configures Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine, but this is a standard part of the installation and simply indicates that the database is being installed.

14. The installation should proceed. It may appear to freeze occasionally, but this is due to the processing that is going on in the background and is nothing to worry about. Eventually the final screen will appear and clicking on "Finish" will complete the installation.

Part 2: On the workstation machine(s)

Note: For Active Directory users an I-Planner client MSI may be distributed to client workstations. Please click here to download the RM CC3 client MSI deployment instructions - The instruction basics will also apply to Active Directory uses, but are specifically written for RM CC3 users. Contact the Software Support Team on the above details, if there any queries about using the MSI.

1. Double-click "My Computer" from the workstation desktop and navigate to the folder on the network where you installed Part 1. Double-click the "Setup.exe"

Note: For reference, the default location on the server is: \\Server Name\EvolveInst

2. The first screen to be displayed will say that the .NET framework is being configured.

3. If the .NET framework is installed and configured correctly the installer will move on to step 7. If the .NET framework needs to be installed the "Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 Setup" installer screen will be seen. Please select "I agree" and then click on "Install".

4. The .NET installer will then start.

5. When the .NET installer has finished Please click on "OK" to proceed.

6. The installation may also need to update the Microsoft Installer on your machine. If it does, a message of "Setup has completed configuring the Windows Installer on your system" will be seen and you will need to reboot the machine by clicking on "Restart".

7. Once the system has rebooted, or if a .NET install is not required the I-Planner Client installer will continue to install. Please click on "Next" to proceed.

8. You will need to select "I Accept the terms of the licence agreement" to proceed with the rest of the installation. Once this is selected, please click the "Next" button to continue.

Note: There is a print button at this stage at this stage of the off a copy of the agreement for future reference (if required).

9. You will be asked to choose where to install the I-Planner Client files. We strongly advise that the installation is carried out to the default path. Click "Next" to continue. (default location is: C:\Program Files\Abacus Evolve Teachers)

10. Click the "Install" button to proceed with the final part of the installation. The installation will then proceed, with a progress bar. This will take a few minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your computer.

11. The installation should proceed. It may appear to freeze occasionally, but this is due to the processing that is going on in the background and is nothing to worry about. Eventually the final screen will appear and clicking on "Finish" will complete the installation.

12. Now the installation process of the I-Planner has completed. The I-Planner is now ready to use, it can be launch from either the desktop shortcut, which has been created or from the shortcut in the Start menu: Start > All Programs > Abacus Evolve Teachers > AE I-Planner.

RM CC3 Network Installation:

Important:

This guide is aimed to assist users with installing I-Planner over an RM CC3 network.

It must NOT be installed onto any system critical server(s) e.g. A server hosting SIMS.
The I-Planner uses MSDE and this cannot be installed to a mapped/network drive.

Start Installation:

This installation is completed in 2 parts, Part 1 is on the server and Part 2 is on the workstation(s).

Part 1: On the server

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The installation sequence should start automatically. If so, please continue to Step 3.

Note: If the sequence does not start automatically, browse the CD-ROM (as detailed below) and double-click on the executable file "Setup.exe".

3. Click on the "OK" button to continue.

4. Click on the "Next" button to continue.

5. You will then be presented with 3 options (as below) please make sure that the "Start installation" is selected and click "Next" button to continue.

Start installation
Readme
Exit setup

6. You will need to select "I Accept the terms of the licence agreement" to proceed with the rest of the installation. Once this is selected, please click the "Next" button to continue.

Note: There is a print button at this stage at this stage of the installation, so you can print off a copy of the agreement for future reference (if required).

8. Select the "Network" option and click the "Next" button to continue.

9. You will be asked to choose where to install I-Planner. Please change the default to [D:\RMPublic\Abacus Evolve Teachers], or a suitable area where Teachers have permissions too. Choosing this location a network share will be created for you. Click "Next" to continue. (default location is: C:\Program Files\Abacus Evolve Teachers)

10. Next you are required to set up shared folders to keep the resources in. We recommend you simply accept the defaults then click the "Next" button to continue.

11. This screen is so that you can go back and edit any choices made during the installation. Click the "Install" button to proceed with the final part of the installation.

12. The installation will then proceed, with a progress bar.

Note: This will take a few minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your machine.

Part 2: On the workstation machine(s)

This part of the installation needs to take place on each of the workstation machine(s). This is the final part of the installation and will create the necessary shortcuts for the I-Planner software to operate from the workstation machine(s). These instructions are written specifically on how to deply the MSI. Please contact the Software Support Team to obtain the RM CC3 MSI's.

1. At a workstation, log on as a system administrator.

2. Browse to Q:\applications.

3. Create a folder call Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client.

4. Within the Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client folder create a folder called v1.0.0.0.

5. Open the location \\[CC3 Server Name]\EvolveInst.

6. Copy the contents of \\[CC3 Server Name]\EvolveInst to Q:\applications\Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client\v1.0.0.0

7. In Q:\applications\Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client\v1.0.0.0 rename setup.ini to setup.old and 0x0409.ini to 0x0409.old (this is so that

the RM Management Console looks at the correct .ini file to identify the package).

8. In the RM Management Console, Workstation options, right-click Main Site and choose Update Package List.

9. Use the RM Management Console, Workstation option to allocate the Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client package to all workstations on which

you want to use the I-Planner program.
10. Also use the RM Management Console, Resources option to allocate the I-Planner shortcut.

11. When allocation is complete, restart the workstation.

Note: For reference, the default location on the server is: \\Server Name\EvolveInst

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Un-Installation guides for Abacus Evolve Interactive Planner

These instructions are specifically for the V2.0 of the I-Planner software, if you are still using the V1.0 CD's please call the ICT Support Team on the below details before proceeding the install.

Should you ever need to remove the I-Planner Framework Edition Framework Edition, for example if you are returning the item after an evaluation or to remove an erroneous install, please follow the instructions below on how to safely remove the I-Planner.

We reserve the right to assume that you will only un-install I-Planner if you no longer wish to use it. If this is the case please be aware that all data entered into I-Planner up to the point of un-install will also be removed. Please contact us if you wish to enquire about backing up your data prior to un-install.

When removing the entries listed below, they MUST be un-installed in the order that they are listed. Un-installing them in a different order will result in difficulties in removing the software completely of your system.

Please use the Add or Remove Programs feature found in the Control Panel to remove the I-Planner entries. Do not try and remove the software by using the un-installer on the disc.

To assist the user further with the un-installation of the I-Planner, the below instructions can also be downloaded.

I-Planner Un-install Instructions - Download

If you have any difficulties with implementing any of the below changes, then please do not hesitate to contact the Software Support Team on the below details.

Submit a technical query to the Support Team by clicking here

Customer Digital Support Team
Telephone: 01865 888005

8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

1. Using "Add or Remove Programs" found in Control Panel please remove the entries listed below.

Standalone Un-Install:

Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client
Abacus Evolve I-Planner Server
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (HALLEY) (Note: This entry may have been automatically removed by step 2.)

Network Un-Install:

At the Workstation:

Abacus Evolve I-Planner Client

At the Server:

Abacus Evolve I-Planner Server
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (HALLEY) (Note: This entry may have been automatically removed by step 2.)

2. Please check that the following folders have been removed.

C:\Program Files\Abacus Evolve Teachers
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL ServerMSSQL$HALLEY

3. Finally the software creates Registry Keys, these will also need to be removed. However due to the complexity of this procedure the Software Support Team will need to be contacted on the above details. However if you are technician the regkeys can be found in our un-install guide which can be download from above.

How to amend pupil data?

Unfortunately there is no possible way to amend pupil data. In terms of if a pupils name was spelt incorrectly it cannot be amended, neither can it be deleted.

This is due to the I-Planner reports are arranged by mathematical objective, rather than by collating the data by pupil name, therefore this procedure was not implemented into the I-Planner when developing it.

If a pupils name has been spelt incorrectly a new entry will need to created showing the correct name.

However if the I-Planner has yet to be used or only a few names have been entered there is an option to Clear Pupil Data. But before this feature can be used a plan needs to be saved. Once the plan has been saved the Clear Pupil Data feature becomes available.

Note: The Clear Pupil Data can only be used while viewing the weekly plan. This feature is not available in any other section of the I-Planner e.g. If viewing the Evaluation and Learning section the Clear Pupil Data option will be greyed out.

How to obtain Multi-user serial codes?

In order to successfully install the Abacus Evolve Interactive Planner it must be activated with a Multi-user serial code, but the installation process can complete.

These codes can be found in the CD-ROM box on a piece of paper titled: Interactive Planner Year 1 Software Multi-User Licence.

If for any reason the Multi-user serial code has been misplaced, please contact the Software Support Team on the below details, who will be able to confirm the serial code.

Submit a technical query to the Support Team by clicking here

Customer Digital Support Team
Telephone: 01865 888005

8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

How to migrate the SQL database?

The I-Planner database needs to be moved from one server to another, what is the best procedure to follow?

Please note in order for this to work the installation routine must be exactly the same for both installs i.e. the content and database must be in identical directories on the different servers.

1. Install Abacus Evolve on the new server. Launch Abacus and enter login information.

2. Before copying database from your old server you need to stop the following service on both servers: MSSQL$Halley.

3. Copy the following from the old server to the same location on the new server: (default location)

C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL ServerMSSQL$HALLEY\Data

4. Then restart the service: MSSQL$Halley on the new server.

5. Restart the server to push through the changes made above.

Note – we have tested this process on our test network here, but it is not a recommended installation procedure and as such we can not provide support on any errors which may occur.

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