Block Magic tutorial

Software: Install and Instruction

Installing the software

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Uninstall the previous version of Block Magic Software

Download and install Speech platform runtime

Download and install your language voice

Download and install Block Magic Software

Download and install Virtual Studio C++ Runtime Libraries5Only if you have the Block Magic Board Device

Download the drivers at this link www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm6

If you have installed the previous version of the software:First of all you must uninstall it

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1.Open Programs and Features by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clickingPrograms and Features.

2.Select a program, and then click Uninstall. Some programs include the option to change or repair the program in addition to uninstalling it. but many simply offer the option to uninstall. To change a program, click Change or Repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If you have installed the previous version of the software:First of all you must uninstall it

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INSTALLYou will find all links athttp://www.blockmagic.eu/main/download-and-install-block-magic-software/

Download from the Block Magic Website the Speech platform runtime

Download the correct file for your PC system.(If you choose the uncorrect file, the system will alert you during the installation)

Open the corresponding file on your pc and lunch it.

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Open the corresponding file on your pc and lunch it.

INSTALLDownload from the Block Magic Website the voices that you need

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INSTALLDownload from the Block Magic Website the NEW VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE

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After the downloadingOpen the ZIP file and lanch Client_Installer

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Choose your path and Install Block MagicINSTALL

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After the installation, open the program in the folder chosen in your hard disk.You will find a shortcut in Start -> Programs

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INSTALLVirtual Studio C++ Runtime Libraries at this linkhttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328

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Pay attention:Only if you have the Block Magic Board Device

Download the drivers at this link www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Using the software

This is the main menu for the game.1) Switch on your wand.

2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand

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When the device is recognized click OK

Here will you’ll find Connected is the device is recognized

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This is the main menu for the game.Click Configure tags button ONLY if you must re-tag a block

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Retagging menuUSING

This is the main menu for the game.1) Switch on your wand.

2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand3) Push Option button

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Select you language and put a thick if you use the synthesizer USING

This is the main menu for the game.1) Switch on your wand.

2) Click on Connect in this way your PC can recognize the wand

4) To play click on Start button3) Push Option button

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The teacher must fill this popup with pupil’s information. USING

Choose an exercises. Every exercise starts with the corresponding shape chosen. In this way the child never touch the PC, he/she touches only blocks.

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The child has to execute the task using the figure

If you click on simulate you can use mouse to choose the correct block

Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block.If he/she chooses a circle open a Logic Train Exercise

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Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block.If he/she chooses a triangle open a Treasure Hunt Exercise

The image is only a background

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Finished a task, the pupil can re-play using the block.If he/she chooses a Square open a One Group Selection Exercise

The image is only a background

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If you want to stop the game click and change user, click on the Stop button.Every time you push STOP you must re-log the child.

ENJOY IT!!!Good work!

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