How to Create a Database

First-time CPS Users

If you have never used CPS before, you will need to create a new *.cps database file. To create a new CPS database, follow these directions:

1. Open CPS from the desktop icon. The CPS Open or Create New CPS Database window appears.
2. Choose Create a new CPS File.
3. Click OK. The New CPS File dialog box opens.
4. In the File Name text box, type the database name that you are creating. The file extension *.cps is automatically added to your file name.
5. Click Save and wait while CPS processes your request. The Engage>Lesson and Assessments tab opens with your database name in the left panel.
   
   

Subsequent CPS Users

If you have used CPS before and want to create a new database file, follow these directions:

1. Open CPS from your desktop icon.
2. Click File from the menu bar.
3. Click New Database.... A New CPS Database window appears.
4. In the File Name text box, type the database name that you are creating. The file extension *.cps is automatically added to your file name.
5. Click Save and wait while CPS processes your request. The Engage>Lesson and Assessments tab opens with your database name in the left panel. 

Note: The database you created automatically opens each time you start CPS.