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Getting started

Software downloads

You can find information about the software required to open various Practical Support Pack resource files on this page.

Animation software
Software Licence PC MAC
Flash trial version valid for 30 days www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/ www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/

Audio software
Software Licence PC MAC
Audacity free software audacity​.sourceforge.​net​/download/ audacity​.sourceforge.​net​/download/
AudioMulch evaluation version available to download www.​audiomulch.com/​download.htm  
Cubasis no trial version available www.​steinberg.​de/​ProductPage_sb​_se3_eu.html  
Magix Music Maker demonstration version available http://site.​magix.​net​/english-us​/home​/music​/music-maker-10-deluxe​/?no_cache=1&version=  
ProTools No trial version available www.protools.com/
vanBasco's Karaoke Player free software www.​vanbasco.​com​/download.html  

Concept mapping software
Software Licence PC MAC
FlexiDATA no trial version available www.​flexible.​co.​uk/​FDdownloads.html  
Inspiration fully functional 30 day trial version www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm
Kidspiration fully functional 30 day trial version www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm
Viewpoint no trial version available www.​logo.​com/​products.html  

Cutter path software
Software Licence PC MAC
3DGeoCAM demonstration version available www.​boxford.​co.​uk/​boxford/​docs/​products/​3dcam.htm  

Data handling software
Software Licence PC MAC
FlexiDATA no trial version available www.​flexible.​co.​uk/​FDdownloads.html  
Viewpoint no trial version available www.​logo.​com/​products.html  

Database software
Software Licence PC MAC
Access trial version valid for 30 days www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx
FlexiDATA no trial version available www.​flexible.​co.​uk/​FDdownloads.html  
Textease Database 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  

Data logging software
Software Licence PC MAC
Insight demonstration version available http://www.logo.com/​downloads/demos/dli.html

Design software
Software Licence PC MAC
Pro/DESKTOP 30 day evaluation version available www.​cadinschools.org
ArtCAM no trial version available www.​artcam.​com​  
Pro/DESKTOP 30 day evaluation version available www.​cadinschools.org
ProPainter no trial version available www.​www.speedstep.de/​english/​pages/​prodinfo/​painter/​painter.htm​  
ProSketch no trial version available www.​www.speedstep.de/​english/​pages/​prodinfo/​sketch/​sketch.htm​  
Techsoft 2D Design Tools trial version available with limited functionality www.​techsoftuk.​co.​uk/​techsoft_software.htm

Drum machine software
Software Licence PC MAC
leafDrums fully functional trial version www.​leafdigital.​com/​software/​leafdrums/​download.html

Email software
Software Licence PC MAC
Outlook fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx  

File extraction software
Software Licence PC MAC
Stuffit Expander free software www.​stuffit.​com/​win/​expander/​index.html www.​stuffit.​com/​win/​expander/​index.html
WinZip trial version available www.​winzip.​com/  

Flash playing plugin
Software Licence PC MAC
Flash player free software www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/ www.​macromedia.​com/​shockwave/​download/​alternates/

Flowchart software
Software Licence PC MAC
PICAXE: Logicator free for educational use www.​rev-ed.​co.​uk/​picaxe/​software.htm  

GIS software
Software Licence PC MAC
AEGIS 3 downloadable viewer available www.​advisory-unit.​org.​uk/​aegis3.html  

Image creation and editing software
Software Licence PC MAC
CorelDRAW fully functional 30 day trial version www.​corel.​com/​servlet/​Satellite?pagename=Corel3/​Downloads/​Trials  
Fireworks trial version valid for 30 days www.​macromedia.​com/​cfusion/​tdrc/​index.cfm?product=​fireworks www.​macromedia.​com/​cfusion/​tdrc/​index.cfm?product=​fireworks
Paint Shop Pro fully functional 30 day trial version  www.​corel.​com/​servlet/​Satellite?pagename=Corel3/​Downloads/​Trials  
Photoshop trial version downloadable version available www.​adobe.​com/​products/​tryadobe/​main.jsp www.​adobe.​com/​products/​tryadobe/​main.jsp
Photoshop viewer free for educational use www.​irfanview.​com/  

Internet browser
Software Licence PC MAC
Internet Explorer free software www.​microsoft.​com/​windows/​ie/​default.mspx  

Java plugin
Software Licence PC MAC
Java plugin free software www.​apple.​com/​macosx/​features/​java/ www.​apple.​com/​macosx/​features/​java/

Lesson planning software
Software Licence PC MAC
LessonPlaniT download for individual teacher use www.​lessonplanit.​net  

Literacy software
Software Licence PC MAC
Developing Tray Fully functional trial version available www.2simple.com/​devtray/  
Searchlights no charge if returned within 14 days http://home.​btconnect.​com/​cambs-software/​Search.htm  

Logo software
Software Licence PC MAC
Imagine Logo downloadable demonstration version available http://www.​logo.​com/​products.html  
Textease Turtle 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  

Mathematics software
Software Licence PC MAC
Cabri Geometry demonstration version www.​cabri.com/​v2/​pages/​en/​index.php www.​cabri.com/​v2/​pages/​en/​index.php
Geometer's Sketchpad instructor's evaluation copy available www.​keypress.​com/​sketchpad/​instructor_resources/​evaluation_edition/​index.php www.​keypress.​com/​sketchpad/​instructor_resources/​evaluation_edition/​index.php
Microsmile Probability fully functional 7 day trial version available www.smilemathematics.co.uk/​frameset.​html?probab.html~main  
TI Interactive trial version available http://education.​ti.​com/​uk/​flash/​softwarepackages/​tiinteractive.html  

Media playing software
Software Licence PC MAC
QuickTime Player free software www.​apple.​com/​quicktime/​download/​win.html www.​apple.​com/​quicktime/​download/​win.html
RealPlayer free software www.​real.​com/​freeplayer/​?rppr=rnwk www.​real.​com/​freeplayer/​?rppr=rnwk
Windows Media Player free software www.​microsoft.​com/​windows/​windowsmedia/ ​download/ ​AllDownloads.aspx? ​displang=en& qstechnology= www.​microsoft.​com/​windows/​windowsmedia/ ​download/ ​AllDownloads.aspx? ​displang=en& qstechnology=

Nutritional analysis software
Software Licence PC MAC
Food for a PC no trial version available Tel: 01455 291455  
Food in Focus no trial version available www.ridgwellpress.co.uk/​cgi-bin/​productslong.pl?RecordNumber=28  
Nutrigraph no trial version available www.vindosoft.co.uk/​main.html  
WISP no trial version available www.tinuvielsoftware.com/​wisp.htm  

PDF creating software
Software Licence PC MAC
Adobe Acrobat Fully functional 30 day trial version www.adobe.com/​products/acrobatpro/​tryout.html www.adobe.com/​products/acrobatpro/​tryout.html

PDF reading software
Software Licence PC MAC
Acrobat Reader free software www.​adobe.​com/​support/​downloads/​main.html www.​adobe.​com/​support/​downloads/​main.html

Physical education software
Software Licence PC MAC
Dartfish Viewer free viewer www.​dartfish.​com/​en/​downloads/​freeware.jsp  
DartTrainer Professional Suite fully functional 30 day trial version www.​dartfish.com/en/​downloads/​trial.jsp  
Déjà vu no trial version available www.kandle.co.uk  
Polar Precision Performance fully functional 30 day trial version www.polar.fi/​polar/channels/eng/​segments/products/​PPP.html  

Presentation software
Software Licence PC MAC
Easiteach no downloadable trial version available www.​rm.​com/​Easiteach/   
My World 3 can be returned within 30 days free of charge www.​dialsolutions.​com/​myworld3/  
PowerPoint fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​mac/​default.aspx?​pid=office2004td
Textease 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  
Textease Presenter 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  

Primary mathematics software
Software Licence PC MAC
Abacus no downloadable trial version available, PC only www.​myprimary.​co.​uk/​programmedetails.aspx?​sid=313&​ssid=1864&​pid=2954&​programme=​Abacus+Evolve  

Program creating software
Software Licence PC MAC
Jugglor downloadable evaluation version www.​flashjester.​com/?​section=​download  

Project management software
Software Licence PC MAC
Project fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx

Publishing software
Software Licence PC MAC
Publisher fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx

Question creating software
Software Licence PC MAC
Hot Potatoes free with some conditions http://web.​uvic.​ca/​hrd/​halfbaked/ web.​uvic.​ca/​hrd/​halfbaked/

Sequencing software
Software Licence PC MAC
Dance eJay demonstration version with limited functionality available for download www.​ejay.​com/​home/  
Logic Fun no trial version available www.​apple.​com/​logicpro/ www.​apple.​com/​logicpro/

Shockwave playing plugin
Software Licence PC MAC
Shockwave player free software www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/ www.​macromedia.​com/​shockwave/​download/​alternates/

Simulation software
Software Licence PC MAC
Chemistry Set 2000 no trial version available www.platolearning.co.uk  
Crocodile Clips Chemistry trial version available for download, which lasts for 30 days www.​crocodile-clips.​com/​crocodile​/chemistry​/index.htm www.​crocodile-clips.​com/ ​crocodile/​chemistry/​index.htm
Crocodile Clips Physics trial version available for download, which lasts for 30 days www.​crocodile-clips.​com /​crocodile/ physics/ ​index.htm www.​crocodile-clips.​com /​crocodile/ ​physics/​index.htm
Flowol no trial version available www.​flowol.​com/  
Multimedia Science School 30 day demo version on request 0870 444 1232  
Science Investigations trial version available with limited content www.​focuseducational.​com/​science/​focus_on_science_​investigations_1.html  

Spreadsheet software
Software Licence PC MAC
Excel fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​editions/​prodinfo/​trial.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​mac/​default.aspx?​pid=office2004td
Textease Spreadsheet 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  

Timeline software
Software Licence PC MAC
Textease Timeline 30 day trial version available as part of Textease Studio www.​softease.​com/​downloads.htm  

Video editing software
Software Licence PC MAC
iMovie no trial version available www.apple.com/​ilife/​imovie/ www.apple.com/​ilife/​imovie/
Microsoft Movie Maker free software www.​microsoft.​com/​windowsxp/​downloads/​updates/​moviemaker2.mspx  
Pinnacle 8 no trial version available www.pinnaclesys.com/​PublicSite/uk/Products/​Consumer+Products/​Home+Video/Studio+Family/​Studio+version+10  

Viewer software
Software Licence PC MAC
Dartfish Viewer free viewer www.​dartfish.​com/​en/​downloads/​freeware.jsp  

Visual learning software
Software Licence PC MAC
Inspiration fully functional 30 day trial version www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm
Kidspiration fully functional 30 day trial version www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm www.​inspiration.​com/​freetrial/​index.cfm
Viewpoint no trial version available www.​logo.​com/​products.html  

Web page creating software
Software Licence PC MAC
Dreamweaver trial version valid for 30 days www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/ www.​macromedia.​com/​downloads/
FrontPage fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx

Word-processing software
Software Licence PC MAC
Clicker can be returned without charge within 30 days, can be used on Mac or PC (01604) 671691  
Word fully functional 30 day trial version www.​microsoft.​com/​office/​trial/​default.mspx www.​microsoft.​com/​mac/​default.aspx?​pid=office2004td