Command line usage (pre install) MSI deployment

Deploy the License file and/or the ExamWritePadSettings.json file and/or the logo file during the MSI install as a command line properties below. Parameters: LICENSEKEYFILE= (Followed by the full path and…

How do I obtain a list of candidate names from my EntraID domain?

Before you can obtain a list of users from your EntraID domain, you will have to allow ExamWritePad access to read your domian, groups and users. 1. Login to your…

ExamWritePad underperforming or locking up after so many minutes of use?

There are factors that will limited ExamWritePad's performance. These vary from computer to computer, and also how you have setup the computer and locked it down in your environment. The…

Can I edit/add/delete words in the dictionary used for spell checking?

Yes you can edit the dictionary file. Download https://examwritepad.com/EWPBuilds/DictManager.zip Extract the files to your PC and make a copy of the “DICT-EN-UK-UKEnglish.dict” file located in the ExamWritePad installation directory, in…

Keyboard shortcuts for operations with ExamWritePad

CTRL + C Copy selected text/object CTRL + Home Jump to the top of the document CTRL + V Paste the copied text/object CTRL + End Jump to the bottom…

Keyboard shortcuts for Language symbols/characters

ExamWritePad accommodates all keyboard shortcuts for use in modern foreign language exams. There are a number of ways to do this and you should try to see what fits you…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

ExamWritePad doesn’t run. Windows Event Viewer shows errors…

ExamWritePad doesn’t run. Windows Event Viewer shows either/both of the errors below Event ID 1026 Application: ExamWritePad.exe Framework Version: v4.0.30319 Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.…

Operating System support

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