Tutorials

We have created a series of 9 interactive tutorials to show you how to create your first Spark and then build upon those skills to get the most from using Firefly.

If you're new to Firefly, it's best to work through the tutorials in sequence. Otherwise, you might prefer to run through a tutorial whenever you need to add a particular function to your Sparks.

It is worth checking the manual for further detail on particular features of Firefly.

Please note: in the tutorial series, we build a 'Tip Calculator', to which we gradually add more functions. Although a tip calculator may seem a bit simplistic, the idea is to enable you to get to grips with the software without bamboozling you with a Spark concept which lies outside your sector or professional expertise.

The functions you will learn have been used by our clients to guide their staff through very complex logic and tasks; so try to apply them to your own Spark ideas as you go through the tutorials.

Firestarter belts

To test and reinforce what you've learned in the tutorials and manual, you can take part in our certification programme.

When you complete and pass each level, you will be able to print off a certificate to pin on your wall and impress your colleagues. They'll be green with envy!

Please note: you may be interested to know that all the certification tests are Sparks which have been created using Firefly.

There are four different levels:

	Red belt Gives you the basic skills needed to create simple Sparks
	Green belt Gives you the skills to add many useful functions to your Sparks
	Blue belt Enables you to master some advanced concepts in how to use Firefly (usually after you've got some experience of building real-life Sparks)
	Black belt Is designed for our partners and other advanced/experienced users of Firefly

FAQ and Reference Manuals

FAQ's
We have put together a list of commonly-asked questions so that you can get instant answers. Click here

Reference manual
We'll keep adding to the manual so it complements the tutorials. It gives full details of all the Firefly functions, so you can dip in and out whenever you need to.

• Firefly Designer 2007 Reference Manual (PDF)
• Firefly Web Server 2007 Reference Manual (PDF)
• Firefly Offline User 2007 Reference Manual (PDF)