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Guidance documents

Most Recent Changes to the Surpass System

Specific screens and the location of functionality have changed due to the latest release of the software that underpins SOLAR. This relates to the main system and not to the Viewer.

We suggest that you should continue to use:

  • The Viewer for creating/editing/results for Flash tests
  • Chrome/ Safari Browser for HTML tests.

The Flash version of the screens for the Invigilate and Results tabs are no longer available. You can still access the tabs for these screens via the Viewer but the look and feel will have changed and you cannot change between 'Flash' and 'HTML'. The filter at the top of your screen for these pages is no longer available.

The Schedule and Mark tabs have a filter and this has been edited to 'Standard’ and ‘Legacy' (if you have a small screen you will only see a toggle switch). If you select ‘Legacy’ you can use the older version of the screen functions.

Please note that this does not affect any tests you have created or candidates interaction with the tests.

SOLAR Guidance

Accessibility

Some guidance notes on accessibility for IOS - https://developer.apple.com/accessibility/ios/ (This is a third party link and SQA is not responsible for the content)

Some guidance notes on accessibility for Android - https://abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/introduction-screen-readers (This is a third party link and SQA is not responsible for the content)

Centres are advised to review all devices and delivery for candidates prior to tests being used. We advise that use of a bluetooth mouse is best for screenreaders on portable devices.


If you have questions about any of the documentation, please contact us.