The PDF is blank after loading it in the PDF Reader addon
Issue If you have loaded a PDF into any of the PDF reader tabs and it appears blank, the reason for this is down to the logged in user not…
v23.11.01.1200
What's New/Fixed? New: 'ScreenFilter' is a new screen overlay addon that can be displayed in any colour and opacity to help students who suffer from eye strain, Dyslexia, Scotopic Sensitivity…
Is it possible to deploy the licence file or config settings file from a GPO or InTune?
Yes you can: ExamWritePad.msi LICENSEKEYFILE="\\Servername\Share\license.lic" SETTINGSFILE="\\Servername\Share\ExamWritePadSettings.json" /qn You can also GPO or InTune or script it to suit your environment. To GPO a file you can follow the basic outline…
v23.08.01.1200
What's New/Fixed? NEW: ReadAloud PDF Reader, accessible on the ‘Addons’ tab. Those that are allowed to view a digital copy of an exam paper can do so directly in EWP,…
Taking Orders NOW/How to purchase
We have decided to start taking orders now in preparation for the August release date of ExamWritePad. Head over to our purchase page located on the navigation/menu bar. for further…
Big announcement! UPDATE #3
Having spent many years on this project, eight years to be exact, it has now come to the point where I need to secure the long term future for the…
ExamWritePad doesnt run after downloading the the portable ZIP version
If you downloaded the portable ZIP version of ExamWritePad, all the DLLs/EXEs are being blocked by the Windows SmartFilter. You may need assistance from your IT team to do…
v23.02.04.2338
What's New/Fixed? Fixed: Backup history would throw an expectation if AutoBackup was turned off. Fixed: An issue when inserting images larger than the paper size, the image would sit behind…
How to allow BTEC Learner Registration Number to be typed into the ‘Candidate Number’ field
How to allow BTEC Learner Registration Number to be typed into the 'Candidate Number' field (1) Run the ConfigEditorGUI app, and open up the ‘ExamWritePadSettings.json’ file inside it. (2) Scroll…
How do I generate a debug log file?
How do I generate a debug log file? (1) Run the ConfigEditorGUI app, and open up the ‘ExamWritePadSettings.json’ file inside it. (2) Scroll down and select the option "DebugApplication". (3)…
v22.12.19.1924
What's New/Fixed? Added: AUMID or otherwise known as an AppUserModel ID so that you can use it within Microsoft InTune if you Add apps via the AUMID method for things…
v22.07.07.2311
What's New/Fixed? Added: MP3 Player and CD Player are pinnable/unpinnable so they can be moved around the screen instead of just being docked.Changed: The Symbol Button has been removed and…
How can I add more UK voices to the list on the Narrator and PDF Reader dropdown lists?
By default, Microsoft only makes Susan/Hazel available to third-party applications, if your system language is set to the United Kingdom. To make sure you have the correct regional options and…
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How do I completely disable the Spell Checking facility?
How do I completely disable the Spell Checking facility? Run the ConfigEditorGUI app (you may have to right click and select ‘Run as Administrator’ if you get access denied when…
A student has lost their work on-screen or they have closed without saving or the computer has crashed. How do I restore their work?
A student has lost their work on-screen or they have closed without saving or the computer has crashed. How do I restore their work? There are three possible ways to…