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Local Desktop will be documented here.
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First Launch
The first time someone launches with the Schoolhouse for Local Desktop on a particular computer, they will have to do an additional step by installing the launch-support-application.
Click Cancel on the popup, and then clicking the link circled below.
This will download an installer.
Run it and leave the default "Local User" setting.
Proceed through to the end and select Finish
Now Click the Back in the Schoolhouse to return to the main screen
When it has finished downloading, click it to install.
You may breifly see this dialog:
There is no further action required for the install.
Proceed with normal launchingSelect Local Desktop (or Local VR) again. Behavior should now be normal.
Normal Launching
Choose Open when the confirmation dialog appears
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So, if you see this popup, choose Open.
Once you have started it, you should not have to start it again until you restart your computer.
If you do not have the required content installed, you will see an "Installing or Upgrading" screen:
Choose to Install. A progress bar will show in the install button. When installation completes, the Ready to Launch screen will appear.
When the Ready to Launch screen appears, click Launch
This will run the application on your local computer. You may need to use Alt+Tab to view it.
To record your work in the LMS, make sure to Grade Lesson to exit
When the lesson has been recorded to the LMS, the application will automatically close.
If you want to quit early, use the Stop button in the Schoolhouse page. This will not record the results to the LMS.
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Upgrading
Occasionally, a new version of content will become available. After choosing Local Desktop or Local VR, this status is shown.
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