Download Progress Portfolio

NOTE: If you're a SEPUP teacher, you should download the SEPUP version.


The SIBLE Project was completed in 2002. No further development on the Progress Portfolio has been conducted since then. Unfortunately, that means that The Progress Portfolio does not work with any version of the MacOS newer than 9.2. It does not run under any version of OS X, even under the Classic environment. Because it was developed as a research prototype, not for broad dissemination, The Progress Portfolio is a Macintosh-only application. There was never a version for Windows or Linux.

1
Check Hardware Requirements

Your Macintosh must have at least the minimum requirements outlined below, though for best performance, see the recommended requirements.

Minimum

Recommended

Computer

Any Power Macintosh
(System 7.x)

Macintosh G3
(OS 8.6)

RAM

16 MB physical RAM
32 MB Virtual Memory

48 MB physical RAM

Hard Disk Space

25 MB free space

> 50 MB

Monitor Resolution

640 x 480 pixels (12 inch)

1024 x 768 pixels (16 inch)

Network (optional)

(Not necessary)

EtherTalk (Ethernet)

 

NOTE: You'll need a password to install the software. Contact ppsupport@mail.sesp.northwestern.edu to get a password.



2
Download the Progress Portfolio Software Installer version 2.2 (.bin/MacBinary file ~6.7MB)

Click on the link above to download the file to your computer. Note that this is a relatively large file and may take a while to download.

This is a MacBinary file. Your browser should automatically convert it to an installer file. If not, then you can use Stuffit Expander to convert it. Please let us know if you have any problems downloading the file.

News/Updates

2001/9/10
Progress Portfolio version 2.2 is compatible with Mac OS 9.1. If you have a computer with OS 9.1, you must upgrade to this version of the the Progress Portfolio software.


Old Software Updates are available on request -- email us.




3
Install the files.

After you download the installer, double-click on the "Install Progress Portfolio 2.x" application on your computer and follow the instructions.

File Descriptions. The following files are installed on your computer:

File / Folder

Description

ReadMe (Netscape)
ReadMe (Internet Explor)

Double-click on these to see the Progress Portfolio documentation. Use the "(Netscape)" version if you use Netscape as your browser, or the "(Internet Explor)" version if you use Internet Explorer.

Progress Portfolio 2.2x

The Progress Portfolio application.

Data Camera 2.0x

Tool to capture images. This is started automatically when you start the Progress Portfolio.

pp-storage (folder)

This folder is where the Progress Portfolio keeps all its data.

documentation (folder)

This folder is where the documentation is stored. Use the "ReadMe" files above to access the documentation.

TSM Fix 1.03 (in system folder)

An extension that fixes a Mac OS bug affecting mouse clicks. This file is automatically installed in your System Folder.



4
Set memory
If you have less than 32 MB of physical (built-in) RAM, you will need to set Virtual Memory to 32 MB using the "Memory" control panel.

To check how much memory you have, select "About This Computer..." from the Apple menu.

"Built-in Memory" shows how much physical RAM you have.

"Virtual Memory" shows how much virtual RAM you have.

If you have less than 32 MB, then you'll need to set your virtual memory.

To set Virtual Memory:

  1. Select the "Memory" control panel from the "Apple Menu"->"Control Panels" menu.
  2. Select the Virtual Memory "On" button.
  3. Set the size of the Virtual Memory to 32MB or higher.
  4. Restart the computer.



5
Restart
Restart the computer to activate the new software.




6
Take a tour

At this point you are ready to begin using the Progress Portfolio software. We suggest that you work through the Quick Tutorial to learn the basic features of the Progress Portfolio. To begin the tour, double-click on the "ReadMe (Netscape)" or "ReadMe (IE)" icon. The Tutorial will automatically open in your browser.









Marek Lugowski ( m-lugowski@northwestern.edu)
Last modified: 2002/3/20 ML