We had the Beta version in Test over the summer but were only able to do minimal testing. 

We are installing the newer 4.28 version this weekend and will then spend some more time testing before using Live.

I would also be very interested in any Colleges which are using the Client version in earnest - and their experiences to date.

We found that:

a) as the database has not changed it will be possible to use the Web version and Client version together, in parallel,  until we are confident with the Clent version

b) as it has been, basically, a straight 'porting' of the web version code to work the same in the Client version, none of our 'essential' enhancement requirements had been addressed 

(ie. still cannot change the exam entry_enrolment links after transfers etc.; 

the Grade fields are still only 10 chars so too small to import results directly as the Welsh Assembly require, eg. "DISTDISTDIST";

the treatment of Candidate numbers for large multiple centres is still unsatisfactory; 

better facilities to record Access Arrangements; etc)

It is disappointing that after waiting years for a better designed Exams Module that we were eagerly anticipating and, for a while, contributing to before the A2C project self-destructed 

- in the new Client version we have no real design improvements

c) the production of Amendment files has been changed and "improved", but we found there was a confusion created in how the 'First' file reference was displayed and we still have some queries about this new 'enhanced' function

d) on a more positive note...............   the usability of the grids is much better and the ability to use better filter options is in general far superior to the web version.

Please post any major problems you find on this forum so we all have a heads up on any potential pitfalls.  We'll do the same.

Thanks

Carol

Carol Marshall  BA(Hons), PGCE, TESOL

Swyddog Systemau Data / Data Systems Officer, Examinations

Gofestrfa / The Central Registry

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

01492 546666 x1564

On Wed, 9 Jan 2019 at 12:29, Stehlickova, Alena <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Cath,

 

We have this feature but have not yet started to use it.

 

Bit apprehensive about it.

 

Sorry, I can not help.

 

Kind regards

Alena

Nescot College

 

From: The FE Exams Network mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cath Smith
Sent: 09 January 2019 12:24
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Subject: EBS Exam Manager

 

Hi

 

Is there anyone out there who has just moved from EBS4 to EBSclient for exams, I am just looking at it in test and cannot remember how to do anything that I was shown in the video training I undertook some months ago.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cath Smith

Examinations Officer

MIS/Exams

 

Telephone: 01780 484300 Ext: 368

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