WINDOWS 95-XP
Version: 2.1
Date: 9/18/04

Windows Version (10.3 MB complete installation in .exe format)

MACINTOSH 7-9 & 10
Version: 2.1
Date: 9/17/04

Macintosh OS 7-9 Version (15 MB complete installation in .sit format)

Macintosh OS 10 Version (15.6 MB complete installation in .sitx format)

Windows:
1. Uninstall your current version of Primary Generator.
2. Double-click on the file you downloaded from us called: "PG_Installer.exe".
3. Click on the "Install" button. Follow the installation prompts.

Macintosh:
1. Decompress (by double-clicking) on the file you downloaded from us.
2. Double-click on the decompressed file that shows up on your desktop.
3. Click on the "Install" button and follow the installer instructions.

This installer comes with all the files you get on the CD including: Primary Generator, fonts, templates, clip-art, and User's Guide.

Latest Release Information

Version 2.1
Improved: Mac and Win documents now have the same margins making cross platform worksheets easier to design.
Improved: Selecting multiple objects by draging is now possible.
Improved: User interface has been cleaned up. We removed the blue border. This will provide the ultimate WYSIWYG experience. Primary Generator now opens directly to the workspace area for quick use.
Improved: Software now focuses on creating activity worksheets. The generator mode has been removed.
Improved: Windows XP theme support has been improved.
Improved: Menus have been redesigned to be more logical.
Improved: The included (Primary and D'Nealian) styled fonts have been updated to match our new Classroom Fonts collection.
Improved: All of the 200+ templates have been updated to work with the new fonts. We also tweaked every template so that it looks its best on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. Primary Generator saved files have been and always will be compatible beween Windows and Macintosh computers. Because each operating system handles fonts differently, we optimized all the templates to look their best for both operating systems.
Improved: The user's guide has been improved. More screenshots show how to use new and existing features.
Added: When opening pre 2.1 saved documents, you will be prompted to have the file converted to support the new fonts. The use of this feature is completely optional. Minor adjustments to your text fields may be needed after conversion of older saved documents due to changes in fonts.
Added: The new align and space objects feature allows quick and professional placement of objects.
Added: The new same width/height of objects feature makes it easy to make objects have the same dimensions.
Added: Preferences menu allows you to hide/show your desktop. Location for future preference settings.
Bug fix: Floating tools show what mode (text or move) you are using in all situations.
Bug fix: Copy, Cut, and Paste with accelerator keys now work correctly.
Bug fix: Send backward and to back works correctly now.

Version 2.0.4
Improved: Made numerous changes to the font panel to make it easier to use
Improved: Primary Generator now completely supports the latest version of OS 10 and Windows XP
Improved: Many under-the-hood adjustments to the application.
Changed: Demo version now prevents saving files because demo now comes with all templates

Version 2.0.1
Added: Made double clicking of saved documents open up application
Bug fix: at times objects could not be modified
Added: Created a demo mode so users could pass around a "decoded" version
Added: General maintenance work for OS 9.1 and Win Me support

Version 2.0
New standard interface for Macintosh and Windows platforms
Redesigned menu bar has been simplified to be easier to use
New color text capabilities added
Floating tools palette has most commonly used tools right there for instant access
Improved math worksheet generator now includes multiplication and division worksheets (uses new Math Gen Pro Engine)
Software has been rewritten to be faster in creative mode
New draw tools allow you to create polygons with changeable side count and ability to rotate
Over 80 new 1st and 2nd grade templates in English and Spanish
Support for add on packs that are currently in development
Mac OS 9 support
Windows 2000 support

Version 1.0d
General maintenance
Improved printing
Bug fix where one of the modern fonts would not load properly
Full Win 98 support
Full Mac OS 8.6 support