Current version: 1.1

Setting up the TQ8

The first step toward using your TQ8 software is the software installation. This means you must have a TQ8 software setup installer file on your computer that you will run. In order to run the setup file it must be saved on your computer.

Download

After your purchase you should receive an order email with download and license information. Save this email for future reference. It contains your license key.

Save the TQ8 installer to your computer. The likely location by default is your computer’s Downloads folder. You can then open the Downloads folder to find the file you have downloaded.

Once a file is saved to your computer and extracted if needed, it is ready to be run.

Open your TQ8 software

Double-click the TQ8 launcher shortcut from your desktop to start the TQ8 program. The first time the program is opened, if it cannot find a license it will ask for the license key to be entered.

Updates to the TQ8

The TQ8 automatically updates when changes to the program are ready. When the program is opened, the new update will start to be downloaded in the background. The next time the TQ8 is opened, the update will be installed. You can even close the program while updating continues in the background.

Help

In the Home screen at the top right is the “info” icon. Click this link for information about the TQ8.In the window that opens is a link that will open this online TQ8 manual from within the software.

Assessment Settings

File location

Choose the folder where the TQ8 will search for client files by default. You will be able to browse from there, but it will save time to set a default location now.

Example file location:

Save map in the client folder

Feature to be enabled in future. We recommend you keep this option on to maintain your file organization.

Assessment pages options

Choose which pages you want to see in the final assessment.

Training plan protocols

Select which software’s protocol format to display, BT2 or Brain-Trainer for BioEra (BT4BE).

System settings

Language

Select the language you want to use on the TQ8. Select from English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, German and French.

License key

This is where you can enter or edit your license key.

Save settings

Save the settings so you do not need to select them again.

Preparing Your Files

Creating the client directory (folder)

In order for the program to find the client files to load, it is important that each client has his/her own folder. Inside this folder there must be at least one assessment folder. “Assessment” must be part of the filename and it must come first. Brain-Trainer software (BT2, BT4BE) names the folder correctly by default, including a date.

Complete Client Report

The Client Report is considered when determining the final selections for the Whole-Brain Training Plan. This should be completed by the trainer through an interview with the trainee and additional members of the support system. Alternatively, a client who is self-training can fill out the report on his/her own or on behalf of a family member.

The trainer should save this Client Report file on his/her computer in the folder dedicated to the client. The older CSV file type does not load into the TQ8 so the new JSON file type is required. To get the client report, go to your Trainer account and find the client report you want and select, “view.”

Now click, “Download JSON” for Whole-Brain Training Plan (TQ8) and save to the client’s folder. The default location for BT2 users is C:\Program Files (x86)\Brain-Trainer\BT2\Sessions, inside the client folder you have created.

Record EEG for an assessment

Recording the assessment means gathering EEG data from the brain to be used in creating a personalized Whole-Brain training plan. These files should be saved to the client folder. Trainers using Brain-Trainer software will find assessment gathering instructions in our online resources.

Creating a New Map

Under Client data, select a client. The list of clients will include all folders you have created within your file saving location. Next, under Assessment, select the assessment folder for the client.

Alternatively, you can use the “SEARCH FROM ANOTHER LOCATION” option to browse to the location where you have saved client files. This is an option for users of other software such as BioExplorer where files and folders may have other naming conventions.

You will not see the client’s recorded assessment data files, but they will be selected if they have been saved to the folder you have chosen. Once you have selected client files, you will see them listed.  If any files are missing, you may search from another location.

You may create an assessment without EEG data, but the Client Report questionnaire is always required. Use the toggle to select this option.

Finally, click LOAD.

Automatic artifacting

Auto mode is selected by default, and we recommend you use this mode unless and until you have the skills for artifacting manually.

Click SEND TO SERVER for processing.

Opening a Saved Map

The TQ8 allows users to open saved assessment files (.tq8 extension). TQ8 maps can be opened if the user has not purchased a TQ8 license key. TQ8 without a license key will not display all the views and functions of a TQ8 with a license key.

• Please download and install the TQ8.
• Open the TQ8. If you do not have a license, do not enter it.
• Click “Open map.”
• Click “Search from another location” – wherever you have saved it.

Presentation File

Summary Report

Once the data are sent to the server, the processed file will display the Summary Report. Here you have the option to eliminate explanatory text and display just the findings relevant to the client’s data. Tick the “Reduced text” box at the bottom right for this.

At this time you may save the entire assessment file. Click the “save map” icon at the top right of the program. To return to the start to begin creating a new map, click the “system home” icon.

Once the file is saved you may open the folder to see it there or continue with the TQ8 file.

The summary report page can be exported as a Microsoft Office Word DOC file to be shared if desired. Click “EXPORT AS DOC” to save the Summary page. Once saved, the file can be opened, formatted, and printed.

If you do not have Microsoft Word or exporting as DOC is not successful, you can select the “print” (printer) icon to print as PDF file.

Setting Goals

Before beginning training or making decisions about the training plan, goals should be established. The GOALS page will display the top issues and their rankings reported by the client in the subjective Client Report questionnaire. Select from these to set goals.  Select up to six goals to track over the period of training.

Issues can be selected in two ways. Tick the box under “Track” to select an issue. The issues table can be sorted according to either Rank or Category by clicking the column header. Alternatively, select from the drop-down boxes. When using the drop-down boxes, the issues in the selected category from which to choose are displayed.

Select the number of cycles of the 5-block training plan you estimate training.

After selecting issues to track, click “Create Tracking Page.” After each cycle of 5 blocks, have the client re-rank the issues. The chart will show  the trend over time.

Creating the Whole-Brain Training Plan

OPTIONS and AUTOPLAN pages are two potential sources of the Whole-Brain Training plan. In either page the user can edit specific details, write in empty lines and drag & drop protocols to different locations. The trainer has the option of choosing 2-channel protocols only or autism protocols only.

Autoplan

The Autoplan page is the source of the automatically selected Whole-Brain training plan. It can be used completely automatically, or it may be adjusted based on the trainer’s experience.

Options (Manual Protocol selections)

Experienced trainers may prefer to view more protocols from which to select and further customize the training plan. Click “Load protocols” to show the protocols from which to choose. Double-click in the “select field of a line to select a protocol. Double-click again to de-select.

Create the plan

Scroll to the top and click the “Create Plan” button. The finalized plan will be displayed in the “Training Plan” page. HEG training can be selected or deselected here as desired. The plan can be printed to PDF or paper file if desired.

This manual is under construction. If you have any issues, send an e-mail to TQ8
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