Installing Architect Classic 

For all new studies, we recommend using Architect, which runs entirely in your browser with nothing to download or install (and can be installed as a Progressive Web App for offline use). It creates schema 8 protocols, which can be used in Fresco and Interviewer.

However, if you need to create a schema 7 protocol, you can use Architect Classic. It can be downloaded and installed individually from the download page — you do not need to install any of the other Network Canvas applications to use it.

System Requirements

Architect Classic is supported only when running on Windows 10 (1909) or newer, and macOS 10.15.4 or newer. Linux packages are also provided (see below).

We recommend a modern device, featuring a high resolution screen (greater than 900 pixels effective vertical resolution), ample RAM, and dedicated graphics. Performance may differ considerably depending on the power of the device that you use.

You may install and run the software on devices that do not meet these criteria, but we are unfortunately unable to offer support regarding technical issues if you do.

Windows

Visit the download page, and download the Windows version of Architect Classic.

Open the .exe file. You may be presented with a dialog that says the application cannot be run because it is from an unsigned publisher. This happens because our apps have not yet built up enough trust with Microsoft to automatically pass these filters. This will change as more users install our apps.

In order to continue to install the application simply click the "more info" text in the dialog. Then a "Run Anyway" button should appear. Once the application is installed it should open straight away. You should also be able to find the application in your program list from the start menu.

macOS

Visit the download page, and download the macOS version of Architect Classic. This is packaged in the form of a DMG disk archive.

When you double-click on the DMG file it will open a new Finder window with the application icon and a folder representing your computer's "Applications" folder. Drag the application into the Applications folder. If you are prompted for authentication and you do not have it, you can simply drag the application to anywhere underneath your home directory.

Once the application is installed you will need to double click on the application icon to open the program.

Linux

We provide Linux packages in a variety of formats, and for both x86 and ARM architectures. Visit the download page, and click on the link for downloading Architect Classic on Linux. You will be redirected to the most recent release on GitHub, where you will find the package files themselves. Please refer to your distribution's documentation on which package formats are supported, and for specific installation instructions.

If you have difficulties installing or running these packages, please contact the project team.

Please note that we no longer support the SNAP package format, owing to difficulties with the build process. If you are using earlier versions of the software that were distributed in this format, please update to one of the currently supported packages.