Risc OS Education reSources FAQ

How can I submit files?

As this is a RISC OS Resource site, it is important that files are accessible to as many RISC OS users as possible. The Drawfile format should be considered the most portable! However, please consider the following before submitting:

• Drawfiles: please convert non-standard fonts to paths. MENU-Select-Convert to Path
• Impression: the single file format is preferred.
• Textease: fine.

To submit files, please complete the following text file. Archive/squash them and email (in zip files smaller than 1.4MB) to: roses@aaug.net.

How can I archive or squash files?

If you do not have a program to archive the files, I suggest you download PackDir, or ZipEE. Acorn's !Squash allows compression of files if you only have individual resources.

What does KS Mean?

N.B. KS stands for "Key Stage" of the UK National Curriculum, and roughly equates to the following age ranges:

KS1 - age 5-7
KS2 - age 7-11
KS3 - age 11-14
KS4 - age 14-16

Further information on the NC is here.

What if I don't have Impression or Textease?

Impression documents can be loaded into Impression Junior, available FREE on their website, on the RISC OS 4 CD.

What type of file have I downloaded?

e.g. Squashed Impression Document

In this case, you have downloaded a Squash file, which can be uncompressed normally by double-clicking. If your internet connection has mangled the file type (for instance, if you downloaded it on a PC), then click MENU-File-SetType-fca (or load !Squash, and drag the file to it). You should then see have an Impression Document in your filer.

How can I link to ROSES from my website?

Where can I get RISC OS 4?