CTA Install Info

Thank you for choosing the CAPP_CPT Connection. This software package
is designed to allow Accuplacer CPT data to be combined with A.S.A.P.
data in order to provide a comprehensive assessment and placement
system. This document applies to the latest CTA and CAPP_CPT software
(ver. 2.01). Help is also located within the CAPP_CPT connection
program under the Help Menu.

CAPP-CPT can run idependently but this document assumes you are using ASAP for scanning,
scoring and advanced reporting. CAPP_CPT acts as an interface between ASAP and Accuplacer.
CAPP-CPT can deliver the tests independently as well as work with Accuplacer and COMPASS
testing. CTA has the approval to run Chancellor approved tests for Math, English and ESL.

CTA, ASAP and CAPP_CPT are Window's based programs
(Win95, Win98, WinME, Win2000, XP or NT Workstation).

The CTA and CAPP_CPT Connection installation process consists of 2 steps:

1. Server Installation and Configuration; (CAPP_CPT)
2. Workstation Setup (CAPP Test Administrator - CTA)

You must be currently using at least ASAP ver. 3.5

Note: An upgrade to ASAP ver. 3.5 is available on our website. (call us for free - upgrade)

As soon as your purchase has been validated we will send you the FTP address
to download the testing software online.

Phone support is available:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at
CAPP Associates; Phone (805) 965-5870 or Fax (805) 965-5807
or email us at CAPP Associates.

Server:
The file to download is called CCServer.exe. You should
download this file onto your PC (Window's desktop)
(est. 9 MB) then run CCServer.exe. Choose the temporary directory
to unzip the install program into. Unzip files and run Setup.exe
to start the install process. Winzip is registered and the files are self-
extracting. You donot need Winzip installed in order to use these tools.

Workstation: (if you are using CTA to deliver the tests)
Note: This process is equivalent to making a network icon to
CTA.exe on your server machine from your PC workstation.
The program uses standard drive mapping and needs read/write access
to the Test-Server. This is also where Accuplacer would be installed.
The program will use a local drive and memory for processing and
works well with Window's 95, 98, 2000 or XP machines in the lab.
CTA has the ability to run Accuplacer tests or the CAPP Tests.
CTA can also interface them all together with ASAP for Scanning and Scoring.

Server Installation:
These instructions install the CAPP_CPT server and leaves a
CAPP_CPT and CTA icon on the desktop of the Server or Administrative
Workstation. This PC has to be on your local network. Your network
OS only has to support standard drive mapping (NT, Novell, Client for MS
networking, NetBEUI etc. Call CAPP if you have any questions).

Check out a network diagram of a typical CAPP Testing System.

These following steps should be done on the CPT file server machine
where the CPT files are located. It is recommended that an
Administrative workstation be designated and be used to install this
software (the Test-Server should be maintained at Assessment Center).
If possible: you should allow people in the Testing Center to have access to
this administrative workstation (which is the Testing-Server and used to make
configurations to the test options and report configuration center). It should
be a dedicated machine and the assessment technician should be able to
reset it when needed. Use standard PC - Pentium/AMD Win95-XP computers.
Recommend that the Server use a good network card (re: PCI - 3COM 100MB.) -
peer to peer - at least 10baseT - 10MB speed (100baseT - 100MB preferred)
All testing done on 32bit FAT partitioned drives. NTFS is being tested now
for scanning and interfacing with ASAP.

Download the CCServer.exe file onto your Window's desktop.
Run the CCServer.exe file. Unpack the program and
associated installation files into a temporary directory.
If you need a floppy disk install set: Call us at CAPP Associates
and we can set this up for you.

Run Setup.exe to install the server portion of the CAPP_CPT
connection. Select the destination directory on your server or over a
drive to where you want to install the CAPP_CPT server
files. Typically they are located within the \Cpts directory (re: Accuplacer).

There are no services to install on the server. The installation
setup will copy all files needed for the CAPP_CPT connection to run
properly.

Workstation Setup: (Installs the CTA icon onto the desktop)

1. First, make sure you have a drive mapped to the server where
the CPT files reside.

2. Make a mapped network icon to cta.exe (located on the CAPP_CPT server)
place the icon on your Test Workstation's Desktop.
Change the icon properties to use the local working C:\CAPPCPT directory

Configuration of CAPP-CPT Connection:

This step Adds a Test Period within the CAPP_CPT connection and
Configures it by downloading the setup from ASAP to the
CAPP_CPT server.

These following steps should be done on the CPT file server machine
where the CPT files are located. This is where the designated
Administrative Station can be used as well.

1. Click on the CAPP_CPT icon.

2. The CAPP_CPT Login screen will appear. Enter user name as
CAPP and password as CAPP. These can be changed later from
within the program.

3. Click on CUSTOMIZE, then move down to TESTING PERIODS. This
will bring up the Setup of Testing Periods screen.

4. Click on the ADD button.

5. Enter a test period name (i.e. Spring 1999) for the
first testing period.

6. Enter a Begin Date and an End Date (mm/dd/yy) or open the Begin
    Date box with the down arrow for a calendar from which you may
    choose your dates for the testing period. You may also write
    any comments you would like to put in the Description area.
    Click OK to continue.

7. You must now select a Current Testing Period as well as a
    Default Testing Period. There will be only one option here.
    (i.e. Spring 1999) Select them by clicking on the list box
    down arrow.

8. Click the EVALUATE Button to confirm the settings. This screen
    will alert you that the setup of the testing period is
    incomplete. This setup process will be completed after the
    A.S.A.P. program is upgraded. This screen will alert you of
    any problems in the testing period setup, such as overlapping
    dates. Click OK.

9. Click DONE Button to finish the Testing Period creation.

10. Now you must get the Test Period setup from ASAP in
    order to update the Test Period information within the CPT
    connection. First, make sure that the test period setup that
    you want is currently the Test Period you are in within ASAP.
    (use F3 from the ASAP Main Menu to check Current Test Period).

11. Within ASAP -
    Select '2' from the Main Menu 'Run Scanner...'
    Select '6' 'CPT Windows Data Import'...
    Select '3' For 'Update Setup in CAPP_CPT databases'.
    Select target: Download Setup to a floppy.
    See step # 12 for a more detailed walk-thru.

12. To install directly to the File-Server from ASAP:

A.) Open the A.S.A.P. program

B.) Go to menu option number 2. Run Scanner and Send Data to
Temporary Database.

C.) Enter the number of the menu option CPT Windows Data
Import and Placement Module.
(Usually option number 6 or 7)

D.) Select menu option number 4. Configuration Options for
CAPP-CPT Data Import Module.

E.) Choose option number 1. View/Modify A.S.A.P. => CAPP-CPT
File Server Path.

F.) You will then be presented with a default file server path.
     Choose yes to change the file server path to the correct
      path to the directory which contains the CPT Administrator
     (i.e.: J:\CPTS).

G.) Choose option number 4 to return to previous menu.

H.) Choose option number 3, update setup in CAPP-CPT databases.

I.) The Target for Setup Files screen will appear.
Choose CAPP_CPT file server.

J.) Next, you will be prompted to select the A.S.A.P.
Testing Period to transfer the setup files FROM.

K.) You will then see a screen that gives the option to select
      a CAPP-CPT Testing Period to transfer the setup files TO.
     (at this point, there will be only one CAPP-CPT Testing-
      Period)

L.) A confirmation screen will appear that gives the information
      telling you where the files are coming FROM and where they
      are going TO. If this information is correct, choose YES.
      You should receive a screen that confirms successful transfer
      of setup files.

M.) A good way to check if the Test Period was setup correctly:
      From the CAPP_CPT program,
      Select CUSTOMIZE and then select TESTING PERIODS
      Select or Highlight the Testing Period in question.
      Note at the center of the screen
      ' Setup Status: ____________ ' The Center Box should read
      "Setup is COMPLETE" If it isn't: Then Select 'Evaluate'
      To find out what setup files are missing or incomplete.

13. Now you must synchronize the CPT Test options within CAPP_CPT.
      Click on CUSTOMIZE and select TEST OPTIONS. In the box marked
      CPT Test Options, select the CPT option file you wish to use.
      Be sure your input device option (mouse vs. keyboard) on this
      screen is the same as the input device option in your
      corresponding CPT option file. (For more information on CPT
      option files please consult your CPT user manual.)

14. You may now exit the CAPP_CPT program and proceed to the
configuration of the CPT Administrator.

Configuration of Accuplacer CPT Administrator: (\Cpts\Cpts.exe)

These following steps should be done on the CPT file server
machine where the CPT files are located.

This is where the designated administrative workstation can be used as well.

1. Open the CPTs Administrator program and log-in according to
your CPT instructions. ([Server]\Cpts\Cpts.exe)

2. Click CUSTOMIZE, and go to USER EXITS.

3. In the Interface Through section, select DATA FILES option.

4. The Exit before Testing box should read something
    like X:\CPTS\STDID.EXE and the EXIT after Testing box
    should read X:\CPTS\STDCLOSE.EXE. The X: in this example
    on your screen should be the letter of your CPT Administrator
    program files drive.

5. Click OK. Click on CUSTOMIZE and select PREDEFINED BACKGROUND
QUESTIONS. Modify all the questions so the "Don't Ask" option
is selected.

Installation of the CAPP_CPT connection should be complete at this point.
You should be ready to take a test and download data into A.S.A.P..

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