Smaxer: The SchoolMAX helper for PGCPS teachers.
smaxer Extension
• Fixed broken GPA feature in Admin.
• Implemented new arrow key functionality (should no longer break when fields are added/removed)
**** 9/6/2019 UPDATE ****
Minor update. Hopefully more info to come later addressing reports of it being blocked
**** 12/4/2014 UPDATE ****
OOPS! Unfinished code was mistakenly pushed out
**** 11/23/2014 UPDATE ****
Fixed broken GPA feature in Admin.
**** 10/20/2014 UPDATE ****
Oops! Fixed a bug that broke the assignment importer.
**** 9/29/2014 UPDATE ****
A few new features added. Check Help/Development Status for details!
**** 5/1/2014 UPDATE ****
Breaking change reverted. Thanks Ian!
**** 4/29/2014 UPDATE ****
Various updates and tweaks.
**** 3/5/2014 UPDATE ****
Fixed an error where certain pages weren't altered.
**** 2/23/2014 UPDATE ****
Arrows should now work w/progress and final grade comments.
**** 2/9/2014 UPDATE ****
Updated (hopefully) to work with latest SchoolMax update. Contact me if anything looks weird.
**** 10/20/2013 UPDATE ****
Hopefully I've fixed the \"disappearing\" extension issue. Please contact me directly at [email protected] if you have any issues!
**** 8/19/2013 UPDATE ****
Reverts the default of \"all absent\" to \"all present\" for attendance. Can now set default sort for Assignment listing.
**** 8/12/2012 UPDATE ****
Please contact me immediately if you find anything \"broken\" with the new school year. Click the smaxer icon in your browser tool bar, or copy/paste this link: https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/smaxer/get-started
**** 4/18/2012 UPDATE - NOW GETS ALONG WITH SCHOOLMAX UPDATE ****
This will run silently in the background while you work with SchoolMax.
NO INFORMATION IS SENT TO/FROM SCHOOLMAX! All that's being enhanced is what YOU see on YOUR screen.
Teacher Features:
• Automatically show \"All\" classes instead of just \"Today's Classes\"
• Enable spreadsheet-like navigation of assignments and grading comment fields by using your arrow keys
• Improved \"Date Picker\" in Assignment creation/edit (no more separate window)
• Improved \"Time In/Time Out\" entry in Attendance
• Improved \"Date Changing\" in Attendance
• One click will show student's complete schedule under \"Gradebook\" → \"Class Roster\"
• \"Copy Assignments\" are now all automatically unchecked
Admin Features:
• \"Grades in Report Card Format\" - student GPA will be automatically inserted (FIXED 3/24/11)
• Improved \"Date Changing\" in Attendance
• Automatically show \"All\" classes instead of just \"Today's Classes\" (Home → Student → Student Schedule)
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install smaxer extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install smaxer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install smaxer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install smaxer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download smaxer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a smaxer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the smaxer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the smaxer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the smaxer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for smaxer extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the smaxer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download smaxer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install smaxer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the smaxer extension file
Select and download the smaxer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the smaxer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your smaxer extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the smaxer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install smaxer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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