ActiveInspire

=**What's New in ActivInspire?**= Promethean recently released the new ActivInspire, the replacement for ActivStudio 3. ActivInspire is a total redesign and rewrite of the software, with a completely new codebase and user interface. Since we have used ActivStudio, you will probably find the new interface a great improvement, although it may take a little getting used to at first. ActivInspire's key new features, let you customise the interface to suit the way you work, understand the new interface and use your new skills to quickly become productive with the ActivInspire Edition.


 * Some of the new features include:**
 * Windows-like behavior
 * User Profiles
 * Customisable User Interface
 * The Browser
 * Layer management
 * Resource LIbrary
 * Actions
 * Properties
 * New tools - Connectors, Eraser, Lines and Shapes
 * Desktop Tools
 * Primary vs Studio in one product
 * New Import and Export options

And if you own an iPhone or iPod Touch, don't forget to check out the new [|Promethean Planet for iPhone app]!

> [|www.prometheanlearning.com]
 * Training Documents:**
 * Start with a free tutorial! You will need to sign up for an account, if you don't already have one, and then select ActivInspire Foundation Skills.


 * [[file:Intro-ActivInspire-Brentwood.flipchart]]
 * Tips and Tricks:**
 * Annonate over desktop- when you save you only saving the clear overhead not the background.
 * For upgrades- post feedback on the forum- specific request
 * For updates- must go through the configure tab in the dashboard- if you get the updates from Promethean Planet will give you complete install not just the upgrade.
 * Calibration- hover over flame- if unsuccessful- click on board icon (lower right corner of screen -pc- pick calibrate)
 * Pen spiking issues- check for updates - possibly need firmware update
 * All open flipcharts are accessible through the tabs at the top of the page- clipboard will show you flipcharts open in list form
 * Blue snow flake- enable and disable action button - useful if you download a flipchart from Promethean planet so you can see all the hidden icons on the page
 * page notes- yellow sticky note - upper right corner- great place to put reminders, objectives, or directions
 * user defined buttons- right side of screen- great way to add math tools
 * Less resources in the resource library because they are posting resources on Promethean Planet. This way you can customize your resources for your content area