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Installation Guide

Windows only — macOS and Linux support is planned for a future release.

Step 1: Check you have Java installed

Java is software your computer needs to run this application.

To check if you already have it:

  1. Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter
  2. In the black window that opens, type:
java --version

If you see a version number (e.g. java 17.0.x) you are ready — skip to step 3.

If you see an error or "not recognized", you need to install Java first.

Step 2: Install Java

  1. Go to adoptium.net
  2. Click the big Download button (Temurin 21 LTS is recommended)
  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts — all default options are fine
  4. Once installed, close and reopen the cmd window and run java --version again to confirm it worked

Step 3: Download & Install Curriculum Planner

  1. Download the latest installer
  2. Double-click the installer to run it
  3. You may see a "Windows protected your PC" warning — this is normal for new, indie developed apps that haven't yet gone through Microsoft's paid signing process. If you are not comfortable clicking through this warning, please don't install it — that is a completely reasonable choice.
    • Click More info
    • Click Run anyway
  4. Follow the installer steps — default options are fine
  5. Once installed, open Curriculum Planner from the Start menu or Desktop shortcut

Step 4: Starting the app

When you open Curriculum Planner for the first time, a loading screen will appear.

Be aware that the application start up time is slow. It takes about 15–30 seconds to start. This is normal — it is loading the curriculum database in the background. Subsequent launches are a similar speed.

Troubleshooting

1. The app opens and immediately closes

Java is likely not installed. Follow the Java installation steps above.

2. The loading screen stays forever

Close the app and try opening it again.

3. I can't find the app after installing

Search for "Curriculum Planner" in the Windows Start menu.

Where does the app store data?

The app stores your data locally on your computer at:

C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Roaming\com.learningnow.curriculum-planner

Your data never leaves your machine.