The title says it all: How to access and set up your very own copy of the easiest and best whiteboarding software ever!
Tag: Workbook
1.01 What Workbook can do
Sped-up impression of activities using Workbook / AlphaTeach 1.8
New Xorro Workbook 2.2 Supports PDF Import
This week Xorro releases version 2.2 of its Workbook whiteboarding software, co-branded Alphateach in the UK and Europe. The new version includes features such as PDF import, enhanced design of the ruler tool, added grid functions and much more.
Workbook whiteboarding software combines the simplicity and ease of use we all love from whiteboards, with the productivity benefits of your computer.
… PDF Import …
New in version 2.2 is the opportunity to import a PDF document into the Workbook. Users can choose to import the entire document, or just selected pages. These are inserted into the page backgrounds in Workbook. Users can then freely annotate, marking up and editing as they see fit. The completed Workbook can of course be saved and exported in a variety of formats, as before.
… Improved Ruler …
Maths and Geography educators will particularly welcome the change to Workbook’s ruler function.
Workbook’s ruler is perfect for supporting a wide range of geometry and map interpretation activities. Previously the ruler’s rotation was about its centre point. In Workbook v2.2 the ruler is rotated about an origin at one end. The line drawing function performs just as it did before. Because rotation degrees (and extension distance) are reported on the ruler while it’s being used, this effectively makes it a combination drawing tool, scaling tool and protractor!
… and more!
As usual, a wide range of lesser improvements and remedies are also included in version 2.2. For example, previously users have been frustrated by not being able to print a background grid; this is now enabled. Other improvements are too numerous to list here but are reported on the update versions page.
Enjoy the above, and more by updating to Workbook v2.2!
(See Workbook Support to confirm your entitlement to continuing Workbook updates or to update your support plan).Xorro Workbook 2 arrives: Get it here!
This week, after months of beta testing and progressive improvements of Workbook 2, Xorro finally released this latest version (2.0) of the powerful whiteboarding software Workbook (alternately branded Alphateach).
Workbook was originally writen by 2Touch Technologies for use with 2Touch interactive whiteboards. Today Xorro Workbook is used on any interactive device, as well as with stand-alone computers: in fact anywhere that the freeedom of a whiteboarding solution is valued. The v2 release provides many new features and improvements, as well as incorporating resolutions for numerous bugs. It’s faster, more reliable, better presented…. in short: Workbook 2 is a very compelling upgrade for all users.
Instructions on where to get Workbook 2 are at the foot of this page…. Scroll down!
Here’s a short list of the more obvious changes:
- Comprehensive visual enhancements of the user interface, particularly menus, icons & toolbars.
- Extended support for alternative regional settings.
- New languages: Italian & French; updates on all other languages.
- New Isometric 30 degree and 60 degree grids.
- Snap to grid extended to selectable snapping coordinates (choose centre or any of 4 corners of grid).
- Improvements to Compass: Remember radius option; also improved performance.
- Option to launch videos on external player (similar to external browser selection).
- Change multi-select key from <SHIFT> to <CTRL> to be consistent with standards.
- Stamps can now be added to Custom Toolbars; incorporate your favourites for instant access!
- Support for A3 printing.
- Save to default location (previously Workbook prompted to save to last used location)
- Updated End User License Agreement
- Improvements to Grouping and Layering
- Improvements to PDF export
- Improvements to Page Sorter
- Improvements to SMART Notebook and .iwb file import support
- Improved intergration to Xorro-Q Launcher for audience participation from browsers
- Improved integration to Xorro-Ed resource community
- Improvements to proxy handling
- Improvements to Resource Finder to adapt to recent changes in YouTube and Flickr APIs
To update to Workbook 2 (or Alphateach 2):
From within Workbook (or Alphateach):
In Help menu, select “Check for updates”. On discovery of the new version, select “Download from website” link. Launch the downloaded installer and follow the instructions. All of your previous settings will be remembered. Enjoy!
If you don’t have Workook yet:
Browse to http://update.xorro.com
Enter your email address and register if you’re a new user. Workbook will install as a free 30 day trial until you enter your Customer Key.
Contact us to organise an on-line demonstration
3.16 Working with Images
So, it’s time to put an image onto your canvas…. manipulate it, change it’s properties etc….
3.18 Creating a Highlighter
How to create a basic highlighter in Xorro Workbook / AlphaTeach
3.02 Saving Workbook Files
Information on saving your workbook file
2Touch Workbook 1.8 release
Overview of whats new in Workbook 1.8
6.12 Simple Sentence Maker
A simple Sentence Maker activity for your interactive whiteboard or display, using Xorro Workbook / AlphaTeach.
6.15 Manzana Tips: Everyday Calendar
Video on how to create a calendar for use on an interactive whiteboard or display. Uses Workbook / AlphaTeach.
3.08 Working with SMART Notebook files
Workbook (and AlphaTeach) can open files created using SMART Notebook. To find out how to use this functionality, check out this video…..
4.3 Math Tools (Ruler, Protractor, Compass)
Short video introducing the math tools (ruler, protractor, compass) in Workbook/ AlphaTeach.
3.31 Panning in Workbook
Video demonstration on how to use the Panning tool in Workbook / AlphaTeach
3.65 Linking Images
Video demonstrates how you will soon be adding links from any object on your Workbook / AlphaTeach canvas. Links can launch web pages (internal or external browser), or other files on your computer such as slideshows, programs, sounds or videos.
