Installation & Setup

This chapter guides you through installation, launching the system, understanding the interface, and creating your first class timetable project.

2.1 System Installation Overview

The TPlus Class system is delivered as an application package. Users must extract the package and confirm that all required system files are available in the extracted directory prior to launching the application.

  1. Open the provided installation folder (or extract the ZIP file if you received a ZIP package).
  2. Ensure the folder contains the main application file and supporting files.
  3. Do not rename, move, or delete any files inside the folder to avoid system errors.
TPlus Class Installation Folder (Extracted Package)
Figure 2.1.1: TPlus Class Installation Folder (Extracted Package)

2.2 Launching the Application

After confirming the installation folder is complete, you can launch the system using the main executable file.

  1. Open the TPlus Class installation folder.
  2. Locate Timetabler Plus.
  3. Double click the file to launch the system
  4. If a login page appears, enter your credentials provided by the administrator.
Main Executable File
Figure 2.2.1: Main Executable File
System Login Screen
Figure 2.2.2: System Login Screen
Login Screen Fields Explanation
Figure 2.2.3: Login Screen Fields Explanation

2.3 System Integration Settings

What is TPlus E-Campus?

TPlus E-Campus is a web-based portal that integrates directly with the institution's Student Management System using API connectivity, ensuring real-time data synchronization.

Relationship of TPlus E-Campus with TPlus Class

TPlus Class seamlessly retrieves the required data from TPlus E-Campus through direct API integration, ensuring users always have access to the latest information without manual data transfer.

To access the settings, navigate to Database Menu then select E-Campus Settings from the drop-down menu. The full settings and setup walkthrough, including how to add and switch between connection profiles, is covered in Chapter 4, System Setup.

Integration Between Student Management System, TPlus E-Campus, and TPlus Class
Figure 2.3.1: Integration Between Student Management System, TPlus E-Campus, and TPlus Class