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How do I create classroom groups (v8)
This article applies to: AB Tutor v8 AB Tutor allows client computers to be assigned to groups, typically per classroom. This allows the user to easily access computers in one area, without having to worry about affecting computers in a different part of the site. It also allows Administrators to lock Tutors down to only accessing specific groups, reducing confusion and preventing teachers causing each other problems. Using groups also allows the Tutor to connect directly to the clients (PopularI don't appear to have access to everything shown in the User Guide
This article applies to: AB Tutor v8 There are two levels of access to the Tutor program: Administrator and User. Access to both of these are controlled by start-up passwords. These can be set by selecting Tools, Settings, then choosing the Passwords tab. (Of course, you have to have administrative level access to get to the tools menu!). The administrator access level allows a network manager to control how the Tutor program connects to other workstations through its settings, group managFew readersHow to block internet access using AB Tutor Policies in AB Tutor
This article applies to: AB Tutor v8 One of the policies within AB Tutor is ‘Block Internet Access’. This works by blocking all access to specified Internet ports. Create a ‘Block Internet Access’ Policy Click right on All Policies – New Policy Highlight 'Block internet Access' and press 'next'. Enter a name to identify this policy. You can then choose to create a button on the toolbar, if you wish. Applying the Policy on the Remote Machine Select For a Specified Time which will rFew readersAB Tutor v8: How to restrict the functions a teacher can use and the computers they see
AB Tutor offers all those logged on with administrative rights some very powerful features. We recommend that network administrators do not allow all users administrative access, but that they carefully control who has access to which computers and the functions that these users can access. To do this, you need to: Set Start-up Passwords Create Classroom Groups Set restrictions on teachers connecting to these groups Setting Start-up Passwords There are two levels of access to theFew readersMy teachers cannot save policies they create v8
This article applies to: AB Tutor v8 Policies are stored in the file called ABControl.xml (v7) or ABTutor.xml (v8). This file is located in the following places: Windows Vista/7/8 c:\ProgramData\ABTutor\Tutor Mac OS /etc/abtutor/Tutor /Users/$user/Library/Preferences/abtutor/Tutor You will need to make sure that teachers have access rights to write/modify this file. If you have chosen to share a single ABControl.xml with all your AB Tutor machines over the network, you willFew readers
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AB Tutor clean up utility & MacOS Screen share permission reset
The AB Tutor cleanup utility is the most effective way to remove AB Tutor from a machine. However don't run it on the Central Server machine. For Windows the Download link is as follows: https://www.abtutor.com/dl/0a0df864-5f37-4048-a9cd-e534b7b3dc75 For MacOS the clean up script is as follows: sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.abtutor.abmaintainer.plist ; \ sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.aFew readersUsing the Policy Time Feature within Policy Manager
If you select a Permanent policy, then you are given the option to control when that policy will be active throughout the day. By default, the policy is active all day every day. If you wish to de-activate a policy during normal school hours, then: Highlight the area to de-activate or Click the left mouse button on individual boxes Areas marked in white means the policy wiFew readersHow to get the logon command to work on windows Vista and later
Microsoft has removed the classic Windows NT style logon screen in Windows since Vista. You can no longer hit CTRL+ALT+Delete to get to a logon box where you can type in the username and password. To use the 'Logon' command from AB Tutor, this username/password login box is required. To change this default behaviour on Windows Vista, 7 and 8/8.1, you need to enable the 'Alternate Login Screen' aFew readersMy teachers do not seem to be able to save policies
Policies are stored in the file called ABControl.xml. This file is located in the following places: v6, Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ABConsulting\AB Tutor Control v6, Win 7/8: c:\ProgramData\ABConsulting\AB Tutor Control v7, Windows XP: c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AB Tutor v7, Windows Vista/7/8: c:\Program Data\AB Tutor v7, MacOS: /etcFew readersHow to use policies to block printer access
This policy allows you to control printing from remote machines. You have the option to Allow all printers… except ones you specify, or to block all printers except those that you list. To add printers to the exclusion list, click on the ‘Add…’ button. This will bring up the following dialog box, which lists all printers available on the network: You can then select the printer(s) you wishFew readersCan I import a list of websites to be blocked
It is possible to import a list of websites to be blocked. To do so, create your list as a .txt file and, then within AB Tutor, take the following steps: Within Policy Manager, create a 'Block Web Sites' policy. Click the radio button to allow access all sites and, Click on 'import' to add your exception list: Navigate to your text file containing the list of sites for exception. ![Few readersHow can I log specific activities on workstations
How can I log specific activities on workstations ‘Enable Logging’ Policy This policy allows you to enable logging of specific activities such as logon/logoff activity, which applications are used, which websites are visited and printer activity on specific workstations. Log user Logon/Logoff activity – This will log the date and time a users login on and also logs off the maFew readersHow to use the Launch Command
This article applies to: AB Tutor v8 Menu**: Application - Launch** Right Panel: Launch Programs can be launched on the student workstations from the tutor workstation. For example, the tutor can launch the same application on all student workstations in preparation for the next activity/exercise. · Enter the application to launch, or select a previously entered application by clicking the down arrow. · Enter any command line parameters to be passed to the launched appFew readersCreating Policies to help with Prevent Duty
This article applies to: AB Tutor v7 AB Tutor v8 Creating Policies: To create a policy, right click on All Policies and select New Policy. This will open a window with a list of the available policy types, choose keyword monitoring. Select the one you wish to create and select Next. Creating a Keyword Monitoring Policy With keyword monitoring, you can specify a set of words which will trigger a tutor notification and either take a screen shot or record a video when the keywFew readersHow do I get Power On Computers to work
This article applies to: AB Tutor v7 This is an advanced feature: it requires a certain amount of technical knowledge to enable the remote computers to accept the Wake-on-LAN command. The remote client workstations must have a Wake-on-LAN network adapter and a BIOS that will support it. You must consult your network adapter and computers' hardware manuals for information on setting this up - we cannot advise you on how to configure your particular infrastructure to permit thisFew readersHow do I create classroom groups (v7)
This article applies to: AB Tutor v7 Classroom Groups Creating Classroom Groups When you first launch AB Tutor it will find all the computers on the network that share the same connection password – this could run into hundreds depending on the size of your installation. So to ensure the tutor only connects to the required clients, you need to set up classroom groups. There are two ways of doing this: Once your Tutor program has scanned and listed all the clients select, by clicking oFew readersHow to restrict the functions a teacher can use and the computers a teacher can monitor
How to restrict the functions a teacher can use and the computers a teacher can monitor AB Tutor offers all those logged on with administrative rights some very powerful features. We recommend that network administrators do not allow all users administrative access, but that they carefully control who has access to which computers and the functions that these users can access. To do this, you need to: Set Start-up Passwords Create Classroom Groups Set restrictions on teachers conFew readers