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==== '''Overview of features''' ====
==== Overview of features ====
* The animations are exactly as we do using a physical straightedge, compass and protractor
* The animations are exactly as we do using a physical straightedge, compass and protractor
* The construction can be viewed any number of times
* The construction can be viewed any number of times
=== '''Working with the application''' ===
=== '''Working with the application''' ===
==== '''Getting familiar with the interface''' ====
==== Getting familiar with the interface ====
[[File:Robocompass1.png|center|thumb|600x600px]]
[[File:Robocompass1.png|center|thumb|600x600px]]
==== '''Using the tool bar – basic''' ====
==== Using the tool bar – basic ====
Sign into Robo-Compass using a Gmail account before saving a worksheet.
Sign into Robo-Compass using a Gmail account before saving a worksheet.
[[File:Robocompass2.png|thumb|600x600px|Sign in to robo-compass|left]]
[[File:Robocompass2.png|thumb|600x600px|Sign in to robo-compass|left]]
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==== Using the Command Editor ====
Select “New Command” to add a new command item. Sequential construction commands for constructing geometric elements are given in command editor.
Select “New Command” to add a new command item. Sequential construction commands for constructing geometric elements are given in command editor.
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==== '''Using the tool bar - advanced features''' ====
==== Using the tool bar - advanced features ====
Additional features to view in 2D/3D, full screen and show grid – can be modified with the menu bar on the left.[[File:Robo6.png|center|thumb|700x700px]]
Additional features to view in 2D/3D, full screen and show grid – can be modified with the menu bar on the left.[[File:Robo6.png|center|thumb|700x700px]]
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==== '''Saving and viewing saves files''' ====
==== Saving and viewing saved files ====
* To save your work click the Save button. The Save dialogue box will open
* To save your work click the Save button. The Save dialogue box will open
[[File:Robo7.png|left|thumb|581x581px]]
[[File:Robo7.png|left|thumb|581x581px]]
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==== '''Advanced features''' ====
==== Advanced features ====
Geometers Sketchpad enable both students and teachers to explore geometric relationships dynamically and to create very complex and yet very precise geometric constructions
Geometers Sketchpad enable both students and teachers to explore geometric relationships dynamically and to create very complex and yet very precise geometric constructions
