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Subject: 1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT:

Subject: 1.1 - What is this document?
Subject: 1.2 - When was this document last updated?
Subject: 1.3 - Where can I report bugs/request features?

Subject: 2. ABOUT KAHOOTZ 2.0:

Subject: 2.1 - What is Kahootz?
Subject: 2.2 - What is an Xpression?
Subject: 2.3 - What platforms does Kahootz 2.0 run on?
Subject: 2.4 - Is there a version of Kahootz 2.0 for OSX?

Subject: 3. PURCHASING KAHOOTZ:

Subject: 3.1 - How do I order a Kahootz School Version?
Subject: 3.2 - What type of Kahootz license do I require?
Subject: 3.3 - How can I upgrade my licence at a later date?
Subject: 3.4 - What if we are a multi-campus school?
Subject: 3.5 - Are software upgrades free?
Subject: 3.6 - What is the difference between the Kahootz school and Home Pack?
Subject: 3.7 - How do l order a Kahootz Home Pack?
Subject: 3.8 - Is there a Demonstration Version?
Subject: 3.9 -How can I get help purchasing Kahootz?

Subject: 4. KAHOOTZ ONLINE:

Subject: 4.1 - What happens once my school buys Kahootz?
Subject: 4.2 - What is a Kahootz Website?
Subject: 4.3 - Why do I need the administration username and password?
Subject: 4.4 - What is the Kahootz Online Community?
Subject: 4.5 - How do l find my Kahootz School Web site?
Subject: 4.6 - Why create a Kahootz teacher account?
Subject: 4.7 - I've lost my Kahootz teacher password.
Subject: 4.8 - How do I collaborate with other Kahootz schools?
Subject: 4.9 - How do students upload to/download from a project space?

Subject: 5. INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING KAHOOTZ 2.0:

Subject: 5.1 - I've downloaded an Xpression file from the Kahootz web site but it will not open. Why?
Subject: 5.2 - How do l find out which version of Kahootz l have on my computer?
Subject: 5.3 - Can I install Kahootz on a network?
Subject: 5.4 - How do I uninstall Kahootz?
Subject: 5.5 - I get a message telling me that l have too many fonts on my PC. How do l fix this?
Subject: 5.6 - I get a message telling me that l have too many fonts on my Macintosh running OSX. How do l fix this?

Subject: 6. USING KAHOOTZ 2.0:

Subject: 6.1 - Why does Kahootz 2.0 stay in the background when I open it from Explorer?
Subject: 6.2 - Why am I seeing Kahootz 2.0 as a small screen?
Subject: 6.3 - Why is there a black flash when I move between scenes?
Subject: 6.4 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 running slowly?
Subject: 6.5 - Why am I having trouble printing from Kahootz 2.0?
Subject: 6.6 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 telling me that it won't be able to save or open files?
Subject: 6.7 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 crashing on my IBM Thinkpad?
Subject: 6.8 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 telling me I have "insufficient memory" on a computer with more than 1000 megabytes of RAM?!

Subject: 7. MEDIA:

Subject: 7.1 - What is in the Kahootz library?
Subject: 7.2 - What kinds of media can I import into Kahootz 2.0?
Subject: 7.3 - What kinds of media can I export from Kahootz 2.0?
Subject: 7.4 - How do I export a Kahootz 2.0 image?
Subject: 7.5 - Can I export video/audio from Kahootz 2.0?

Subject: 8. KAHOOTZ XPRESSIONS:

Subject: 8.1 - What happens when I "save and compress" an Xpression?
Subject: 8.2 - Why does my compressed Xpression take so long to open?
Subject: 8.3 - Why does importing an image increase the size of my Xpression by more than the file size of that image?
Subject: 8.4 - Why do "my patterns" increase the size of my Xpression even if I'm not using them in any of my scenes?

Subject: 9. 3D RENDERING:

Subject: 9.1 - What is a renderer?
Subject: 9.2 - What is hardware acceleration?
Subject: 9.3 - How can I get Kahootz to render in hardware mode on my computer?

Subject: 10. KAHOOTZ 2.0 NOTEPAD:

Subject: 10.1 - Why can't I access Fonts and Stencils in the Notepad?
Subject: 10.2 - Why are all of my image files greyed out in the "Import Image" dialogue?

Subject: 11. KAHOOTZ 2.0 MOVIE MAKER:

Subject: 11.1 - What is Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Subject: 11.2 - Where can I get Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Subject: 11.3 - What kind of files can I export with Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Subject: 11.4 - Do I need to install other applications in order to use Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Subject: 11.5 - Why does Kahootz Movie Maker Installer 1.5 for Mac OS refuse to complete installation, telling me that there is already a newer version of Kahootz on my computer?

Subject: 12. KAHOOTZ 2.0 PATTERN MANAGER:

Subject: 12.1 - What is Kahootz 2.0 Pattern Manager?
Subject: 12.2 - Where can I get Kahootz 2.0 Pattern Manager?

Subject: 13. KAHOOTZ 2.0 UPDATES:

Subject: 13.1 - How do I install Kahootz 2.0 updates?

Subject: 14. THE ACTF:

Subject: 14.1 - Who are the ACTF?

1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Subject: 1.1 - What is this document?
The Kahootz FAQ contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about Kahootz 2.0 software. The FAQ is maintained by the Kahootz team at the Australian Children's Television Foundation. Visit the Kahootz web site at www.kahootz.com to view the latest news about Kahootz, the latest software updates, solutions to trouble-shooting and known issues. You can find out more about the ACTF at their web site at www.actf.com.au.

Subject: 1.2 - When was this document last updated?
This document was last updated on March 3, 2008.

Subject: 1.3 - Where can I report bugs?
There is an online Useability Help Form on the Help Guide page at www.kahootz.com.

2. ABOUT KAHOOTZ

Subject: 2.1 - What is Kahootz?
Kahootz is a multimedia authoring package for children: it includes a library of 3d models, environments, images and sounds, and tools for creating 3d scenes which include animation and interactive elements.

Subject: 2.2 - What is an Xpression?
An Xpression is a Kahootz document that contains all the information required to recreate a sequence of scenes in Kahootz.

Subject: 2.3 - What platforms does Kahootz 2.0 run on?
Kahootz 2.0 will run on Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP and on Macintosh OS 9.2 and OS X.
Full Kahootz 2.0 Specifications can be found in your 'Kahootz Manual' or on the 'Help Guide' page at www.kahootz.com

Subject: 2.4 - Is there a version of Kahootz 2.0 for OSX?
Kahootz Version 2.0.2 (released in March 2004) now supports Macintosh OSX. Visit the Kahootz web site at www.kahootz.com to download an order form (existing Macintosh users should contact the ACTF for information about upgrading to this version). Earlier versions of Kahootz will still run on OSX in "classic mode".

3. PURCHASING AND REGISTERING KAHOOTZ 2.0:

Subject: 3.1 - How do I order a Kahootz School Version?
From April 2008, Kahootz 3.0 will be available to schools. Kahootz 2.0 will no longer be available for sale. All pricing and purchase information can be found at www.kahootz.com and clicking on the 'Buy Kahootz 3.0' button.

Australian and New Zealand sales distributed by Edsoft
If you are an Australian or New Zealand school customer, all versions and pricing are listed on the Kahootz or Edsoft websites.
Click on the 'Edsoft' logo to purchase your school copy.

United Kingdom sales distributed by TAG Learning.
If you are school customer from the United Kingdom, all versions and pricing are listed on the TAG Learning website.
Click on the 'TAG' logo to purchase your school copy.

All other customers
Other International customers can purchase directly from us by downloading the PDF file marked "International Order Form".
Follow the instructions outlined for each Order Form and ensure that you Email our Sales Team for a quote on postage and handling costs.

Subject: 3.2 - What type of site license do I require?
Depending on how many computers you wish to install Kahootz on will determine the type of site licence you require. For example, if you want to install Kahootz on 10 computers in your school, you need a site license of 10, which entitles you to install and run Kahootz legally on 10 computers in your school. Kahootz licenses vary from a Single site licence to an Unlimited licence. Prices are based on the size of the site license and calculated in Australian or New Zealand Dollars.

Subject: 3.3 - How can I upgrade my licence at a later date?
You can upgrade from Kahootz 2.0 to Kahootz 3.0, available from April, 2008.
You may also upgrade licence type at any time. Click on the button 'Buy Kahootz 3.0' in the left hand menu and you will find your Kahootz distributor on this page.

Subject: 3.4 - What if we are a multi-campus school?
A Kahootz licence is limited to a single geographic site.

Subject: 3.5 - Are software upgrades free?
All minor upgrades are free (i.e.: 2.0.3 to 2.0.5)and can be downloaded from the 'Downloads' page at www.kahootz.com
These Software updates are available to School and Home customers.
Upgrade pricing to go from Kahootz 2.0 to Kahootz 3.0, is listed on our 'Buy Kahootz 3.0' page.

Subject: 3.6 - What is the difference between the Kahootz school and Home Pack?
The Kahootz Home Pack application is identical to the school version, however the home user license does not include a teacher homepage or the ability to add to the online forums on the Kahootz website.

The Home Pack can be ordered by clicking on 'Buy Home Pack' at www.kahootz.com

Subject: 3.7 - How do I order Kahootz Home Pack?
All pricing and purchase information can be found at www.kahootz.com in the 'Buy Kahootz' section.

The Kahootz 3.0 Home Pack will be available from April 2008.
All pricing is in Australian Dollars.

Subject: 3.8 - Is there a Demonstration Version?
A 'Demonstration Version' of Kahootz is available for schools or Educational Institutions only. The 'Demonstration Version' is fully functional but cannot save the Kahootz file.
To order a copy for your school order a copy here..

Subject: 3.9 - How can I get help purchasing Kahootz?
If the above FAQ's do not help with your Sales query please contact the Kahootz Sales team by:

Phone: 613 9419 8800
Fax: 613 9419 0660
E-mail: sales@kahootz.com

4. KAHOOTZ ONLINE

Subject: 4.1 - What happens once my school buys Kahootz?
On purchase, a Kahootz website is generated for your school. A Email is sent to the listed contact person or school principal stating you schools Kahootz URL and admin username and password. Follow the instructions which is in 'Part 3' of your manual or follow the 'Kahootz Online - Information Sheets' which can be found on the 'Resources' page.
You are then able to create teacher accounts and upload student work to your school's Kahootz website.

Subject: 4.2 - What is a Kahootz School Web site?
Every school that purchases its copy of Kahootz receives a personal web site on www.kahootz.com. This is a automated process.

Subject: 4.3 - What do I need the administration username and password for?
You need the admin username and password to administer your school's Kahootz website. The school administration page allows the user to see all passwords, storage space, school details along with features such as; Signing up teacher accounts, re-issuing passwords, writing the school welcome message and adding your school logo.
If you have misplaced these details, fill out the help form to request your Kahootz School Website username and password.

Subject: 4.4 - What is the Kahootz Online Community?
The Kahootz online community is a group of of teachers and students who share Xpressions made with Kahootz. You can join the online community by creating teacher accounts on your Kahootz School website.

Subject: 4.5 - How do l find my Kahootz School Web site?
Go to www.kahootz.com and click on the 'Search' button in the left hand-side of the screen.
Enter your school name and click on the 'Go' button. If you have a Kahootz website, it will show in the results

Subject: 4.6 - Why create a Kahootz teacher account?
A Kahootz teacher account allows you to create projects and publish your students Kahootz work.

If you have just started with Kahootz and are not ready to publish work, the other benefit to creating a teacher account is that you will receive the Kahootz Newsletter via Email.
This Newsletter provides teachers in the classroom with links to Kahootz Projects, ideas for curriculum use, Teaching Activities, Tips and Updates.
We advise you to sign up your teachers to be part of a community of over 3500 teachers.

Subject: 4.7 - I've lost my Kahootz teacher password.
If you are listed as a teacher on your Kahootz web site, you were sent your username and password via Email.
If you have lost these details, you may use this screen to request that it be emailed to your registered Kahootz email address.

Go to your 'Kahootz School Website' or to www.kahootz.com and under the 'Member Login' box, click on the 'Forgotten your password' link and fill out your details to request your password be re-sent to your Email address.

Subject: 4.8 - How do I collaborate with other Kahootz schools?
On the teacher message forums there is a section titled 'Collaboration'. Add a message to this forum outlining your project and what form of collaboration you would like to do.

Subject: 4.9 - How do students upload to/download from a project space?
There are 2 ways to upload/download.
1. The teacher can provide students with the web address of the project space.
2. Students can search for their school's Kahootz homepage through the 'Search Schools' function on the Kahootz website.

Once you have located the correct project space, click on the 'Download' icon to view the Xpression.

When downloading, save the Xpression to your computer and then open it through Kahootz.

If you are uploading your Xpression, you must know the project password. Ask your teacher for this.

A teacher can also make the project private. In this case, students will need a password to upload their Xpression or Download (the teacher will have to provide students with the password).

5. INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING KAHOOTZ:

Subject: 5.1 - I've downloaded an Xpression file from the web site but it will not open. Why?
You will need to have Kahootz installed on your computer to play Kahootz Xpression files.

Subject: 5.2 - How do l find out which version of Kahootz l have on my computer?
On a PC you can see the version information for your copy of Kahootz by choosing "About Kahootz" from the "About" menu. On Macintosh, the same information is available under the Apple menu.

Subject: 5.3 - Can I install Kahootz 2.0 on a network?
Kahootz 2.0 is designed to be run on individual workstations in a computer lab. Although many users have been able to run Kahootz 2.0 successfully network application, The Kahootz team have not tested extensively in this environment, and for this reason we do not officially support network installations.

Subject: 5.4 - How do I uninstall Kahootz 2.0?
On a PC, the Installer will launch automatically as soon as you insert your Kahootz 2.0 CD.

If you wish to unistall Kahootz 2.0:
1: Insert the Kahootz 2.0 CD and wait for the installer to launch - the program will inform you that Kahootz is already installed.
2: Click on the "Quit" button to exit the installer.
3: Right-click on your CD Drive and open it in Explorer.
4: Double-click on the "Uninstaller" application on the CD.

Subject: 5.5 - I get a message telling me that l have too many fonts on my Windows PC. How do l fix this?
If you receive a message indicating that you have too many fonts installed on your system, you will not be able to proceed with the installation until you have removed sufficient fonts from your machine.

Subject: 5.6 - I get a message telling me that l have too many fonts on my Macintosh running OS X. How do l fix this?
Up until Macintosh OS 9, there was an arbitrary limit to the number of fonts allowed on a Macintosh system drive (you can find a tech note on the issue here: Apple Font Technical article.

Exceeding this number of items could potentially cause serious system errors on Macintosh System 8 and earlier, so Kahootz installer tests the number of fonts in order to ensure compatability with these systems. The test was left in the OSX version of the installer due to an oversight during production -- we apologise.
The error will be corrected in future releases.

In order to install Kahootz on OS 10 after Kahootz Installer has reported too many fonts on the system:

Locate the fonts directory in the current user's library settings. Typically, this would be at "Your System Drive: Users: Your User Name: Library: Fonts".

Rename this directory to, for example, "temp_Fonts".

Create a new Folder in the same directory and name it "Fonts"

Run Kahootz 2.0 Installer.

After installation is complete you will be able to move the contents of the "temp_Fonts" directory back into your "Fonts" directory.

Note, there is another font directory located in your system directory: you do not need to alter this directory.

6. USING KAHOOTZ 2.0

Subject: 6.1 - Why am I seeing Kahootz 2.0 as a small screen?
In order to allow improved performance on slower computers, Kahootz offers a choice of three display sizes. You can change the current size of the display by using the "View" menu.

Please note that the Kahootz 2.0 interface has been designed for a screen resolution of 800x600: if your monitor is set to another resolution, Kahootz may fail to display properly.

Subject: 6.2 - Why is there a black flash when I move between scenes?
Before Kahootz can display a new scene, it needs to remove all objects and textures in the current scene from the display area. As the display area is cleared it briefly flashes black. On a slow computer, this flash may last for as long as a second.

Subject: 6.3 - Why does Kahootz stay in the background when I open it from Explorer?
On Windows XP and 2000, the Kahootz window may not become active as soon as it is launched from explorer. This is a known issue with these versions of MS Windows, and there is currently no solution for this problem; you will need to select the Kahootz icon in Windows' task bar in order to make Kahootz active.

Subject: 6.4 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 running slowly?
3D applications like Kahootz can make excessive demands on older and slower computers, and machines meeting the minimum specification may not be able to run Kahootz at the optimum level. However, you should ensure that all other applications are closed to give Kahootz the best running capacity possible.

Check the machine hardware and upgrade the components where possible to optimise Kahootz' performance.

Subject: 6.5 - - Why am I having trouble printing from Kahootz 2.0?
In order to avoid printer-related problems, always check that your printer set up correctly before you try to print from Kahootz 2.0. You should not attempt to add a local or network printer in Windows while Kahootz is running.

Windows 95, 98: There are known conflicts between Kahootz and Hewlett Packard printer drivers running on Windows 95 and 98; printing from Kahootz on these computers may fail or, in extreme cases, Kahootz may crash.
There is currently no solution for this problem.

Subject: 6.6 - Why is Kahootz telling me that it won't be able to save or open files?
In order to save and open Xpression files, Kahootz needs to write data to a temporary space on your computer's hard drive. If your personal settings will not allow you to do this then Kahootz will warn you of the problem.

You may need to contact your system administrator and check your user profile and machine settings to ensure that you are allowed to save and open files.

Subject: 6.7 - Why is Kahootz 2.0 crashing on my IBM Thinkpad?
The current version of Kahootz 2.0 will cause some IBM Thinkpads to crash when opening an Xpression. This problem occurs due to an incompatability between the Thinkpad's ATI video drivers and Kahootz' Intel 3d renderer.

You can solve this problem by disabling hardware acceleration in Kahootz 2.0. There are two ways you can force Kahootz 2.0 to run in software mode:.

Via the Kahootz 2.0 Installer: Insert the installation disk and wait for the Installer to launch. The Installer should tell you that Kahootz 2.0 is already installed. Click on the button marked "Force software mode" then click on the button marked "Test system". When the test is completed, exit the installer.

Manually: Locate the "ktz_cf.txt" file in the Kahootz 2.0 directory on your computer. Open the file in Wordpad and change line 6 to read "Software". Save and close the file.

Kahootz 2.0 should now open safely in software mode.

UPDATE: If you are running Kahootz Version 2.0.3 or better, you can solve the problem by using OpenGL as your preferred renderer and still have access to hardware rendering.
To do this, locate "ktz_cf.txt" as described above, and change line 6 to read "OpenGL".

Subject: 6.8 - Why is Kahootz telling me I have "insufficient memory" on a computer with more than 1000 megabytes of RAM?!
This is a known issue that was resolved in Kahootz Version 2.0.1.

7. MEDIA

Subject: 7.1 - What is in the Kahootz library?
Kahootz includes an extensive library of 3d models, images, textures and sounds. Because every Kahootz user shares these assets it is possible to keep the size of Xpression documents small.

Subject: 7.2 - What kinds of media can I import into Kahootz 2.0?
On a PC, the current version of Kahootz 2.5 will import image files in jpg, tif, bmp, and gif formats.
On the Macintosh, Kahootz can only import jpg files saved on a Macintosh. Kahootz will not currently import sound or video files.

Subject: 7.3 - What kinds of media can I export from Kahootz 2.0?
Kahootz can save documents in its own "Xpression" file format or export images as "jpg" files. The Kahootz Movie Maker plug-in allows you to export video files from Kahootz 2.0(see Subject 11, below).

Subject: 7.4 - How do I export a Kahootz 2.0 image?
Choose "Export Image" from the "Tools" menu.

Subject: 7.5 - Can I export video/audio from Kahootz 2.0?
The Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker plug-in (see Subject 11, below) allows you to export digital video files from Kahootz as either Windows Video (.avi) or Quicktime (.mov).
There is currently no way of exporting audio from Kahootz.

Subject: 7.6 - Can I loop sounds or add more than one sound to an object?
There is currently no way to loop sounds in Kahootz 2.0, nor is it possible to add multiple sound links to a single object.

8. XPRESSIONS

Subject: 8.1 - What happens when I "save and compress" an Xpression?
When you save an Xpression file, Kahootz includes copies of all the images used in the document (including the thumbnails you see in the scenes menu at the top of the screen). When you compress an Xpression, Kahootz deletes all of these images in order to minimize the size of the file. Compressed Xpressions still include copies of any imported images.

Subject: 8.2 - Why does my compressed Xpression take so long to open?
When you open a compressed Xpression, Kahootz needs to rebuild every image in every scene of the Xpression. Rebuilding images from saved data can take some time, particularly if those images include complex lines and curves.

Subject: 8.3 - Why does importing an image increase the size of my Xpression by more than the file size of that image?
When you import an image into an Xpression it is saved without any compression, even if the original image was highly compressed. Compressed images may become much larger when included in Kahootz.

Subject: 8.4 - Why do "My Patterns" increase the size of my Xpression even if I'm not using them in any of my scenes?
Once you have defined a pattern, Kahootz 2.0 will continue to save the pattern even if it is not used anywhere in your Xpression. If you are running Kahootz 2.0.4 or better, you can use the Pattern Manager plug in to delete these unused patterns from your Xpression (see Subject 12 below).

9. 3D RENDERING

Subject: 9.1 - What is a renderer?
A renderer is a piece of software that takes the data describing a 3d scene and transforms it into an image on the computer screen.

Subject: 9.2 - What is hardware and software mode in Kahootz 2.0?
The Kahootz 2.0 renderer is able to use built-in functions in the computer's video card to increase its speed and the quality of the image it produces.
Kahootz' recommended requirement is for a "second generation" 3D graphics card.

When the renderer is directly controlling the video card it is in "hardware mode".
If, for some reason, the renderer is unable to access the video card's hardware it will continue to render the scene in "software mode", using only the computer's central processor. Rendering in software mode is slower and produces poorer quality images making the 3D Worlds in Kahootz look like large blocks of pixels.

Subject: 9.3 - How can I get Kahootz 2.0 to render in "hardware mode" on my computer?
Kahootz performance can be affected both by the video card installed in your computer and the software "drivers" that are used to operate it.

If you are experiencing performance problems with Kahootz 2.0 - or more serious issues such as system crashes - you should always ensure that you have installed the most recent drivers for your computer's video card.
There are a number of other things you can do to help Kahootz 2.0 work in hardware mode on your computer.

On Windows: ensure that you have installed the most recent version of Microsoft DirectX on your computer.
Kahootz 2.0 requires directX version 5.0 or better to run in hardware mode.

Check your DirectX version
You can use the Windows dxdiag utility to find this information on your computer.
To launch dxdiag, Go to the Start Menu at the lower leftcorner of your screen and choose "Run", then type "dxdiag".
The DirectX version running on your computer is indicated at the bottom of the first page.
If it is a version lower than 5.0, follow the download steps below.

Download DirectX
Kahootz requires directX version 5.0 or better to run in hardware mode. The most recent release of directX is version 9.0c: you can find it on Microsoft's directX pages.

On Macintosh: ensure that you have installed the most recent version of OpenGL on your computer.
Kahootz requires OpenGL version 1.2.1 or better to run in hardware mode.

Check your OpenGL version on your Macintosh:
Launch the System Profiler (located in the "Utilities" folder in your "Applications" folder), choose "Software" from the left hand menu, then click on "Frameworks". The most recent release of OpenGL for Macintosh OS 10 is version 1.4.0.
If it is a version lower than 1.2.1, go to the Apple Menu and select Software Update.

10. KAHOOTZ 2.0 NOTEPAD

Subject: 10.1 - Why can't I access Fonts and Stencils in the Notepad?
Some users of Windows 98 and XP have found that Fonts and Stencils are not available in the Notepad after installation and Xpressions using Fonts and Stencils will not display correctly in Kahootz 2.0. We have corrected this problem on the current Kahootz 2.0 disk.

If you encounter this problem, you will be able to fix this by locating and opening the fonts directory in your system folder. You only need to open the fonts directory and windows will update its font information. You can tell if this has worked if the fonts directory shows the names of the kahootz fonts.

Subject: 10.2 - Why are all of my JPEG files greyed out in the "Import Image" dialogue on my Macintosh?
This problem occurs due to the difference between the way Macintosh computers and PCs specify file types. Macintosh computers use a "Resource Fork" to identify files and their associated applications. If you have created JPEG files on a PC or downloaded from the web, they will not include resource forks, and Kahootz 2.0 will not be able to identify them as valid files.

You can fix this problem by saving copies of your files with an image editing program on the Macintosh - the copies you save will include a resource fork. The Kahootz team can also provide you with a drag and drop utility that you can use to assign resouce forks to multiple files (contact support@kahootz.com for further details).
This problem is resolved in Kahootz version 2.0.4 on OS X.

11. KAHOOTZ 2.0 MOVIE MAKER

Subject: 11.1 - What is Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker is an extension that allows Kahootz 2.0 to create "image sequences", where each frame of animation in a scene is saved as a separate image. Kahootz Movie Maker can save these images in a folder on your hard drive, or you can choose to turn the images into a video clip, using a separate video program.

Subject: 11.2 - Where can I get Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
You can find the latest version of Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker on the downloads page at www.kahootz.com
The most recent version of Kahootz Movie Maker for Windows and Macintosh is 1.5.

Subject: 11.3 - What kind of files can I export with Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Kahootz 2.0 movie maker can export Quicktime (.mov) or Video for Windows (.avi).

Subject: 11.4 - Do I need to install other applications in order to use Kahootz 2.0 Movie Maker?
Kahootz 2.0 movie maker requires a rendering application in order to export digital video:

On Windows, Movie Maker has built-in support for two video programs: on the PC, Movie Maker can use VirtualDub to export video (VirtualDub is an "open source" application, available for free at http://www.virtualdub.org or Quicktime available from Apple at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.

On Macintosh, Movie Maker uses Quicktime as a rendering application (available from Apple at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/).

Subject: 11.5 - Why does Kahootz Movie Maker Installer 1.5 for Mac OS refuse to complete installation, telling me that there is already a newer version of Kahootz on my computer?
This is a known issue on OS 10.4, and will be corrected in future releases. In the mean time, you can resolve this problem by removing any existing Kahootz packages from your "Receipts" folder. To do this, go to the "Receipts" folder in the "Library" directory for the current user (ie: at "Current Login: Library: Receipts") and delete any "Kahootz Update" packages you find there. Kahootz Movie Maker Installer 1.5 should now install correctly.

12. KAHOOTZ 2.0 PATTERN MANAGER

Subject: 12.1 - What is Kahootz 2.0 Pattern Manager?
Kahootz 2.0 Pattern Manager is an extension to Kahootz that allows users to edit the custom patterns set in their xpressions.

With Pattern Manager, users can:
- Import multiple image files into an xpression and automatically define them as patterns.
- Locate unused patterns in an xpression.
- Delete single or multiple patterns from an xpression's custom patterns.

Subject: 12.2 - Where can I get Kahootz 2.0 Pattern Manager?
You can find the latest version of Kahootz Pattern Manager on the downloads page at www.kahootz.com

13. KAHOOTZ 2.0 UPDATES

Subject: 13.1 - How do I install Kahootz 2.0 Updates?
All Kahootz 2.0 Upgrades can be found at www.kahootz.com in the Downloads section.

WINDOWS:
Download the update application and save it on your computer's hard drive. Double-click on the application and it will extract and launch the update installer automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

MACINTOSH:
OS 9 : You will need a copy of Stuffit Expander to open the compressed update file. (Stuffit Expander is freeware and can be downloaded from www.aladdinsys.com/index.html).

Download the update and save it on your computer's hard drive. Double click on the file to expand it. Open the extracted file on your desktop and double click on the application icon to launch Kahootz Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

OS X : Download the update disk image and save it on your computer's hard drive.
Double-click on the disk image to mount it, then open the mounted volume and double click on the package to start installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

14. THE ACTF

Subject: 14.1 - Who are the ACTF?
The ACTF is a non-profit organisation, created to encourage development, production and dissemination of high quality television programs, films and other audiovisual media for children. It promotes these productions in the Australian community and overseas.

For more information about the ACTF and ACTF productions, visit our web site at www.actf.com.au.