Download one of the following:
Windows: Scratch11Oct03.zip (1.7 megabytes).
Mac: Scratch11Oct03.sit (1.8 megabytes).
These new versions fix the project save bug. These packages do not include any of the sample projects. Sample projects can be downloaded separately (see below).
On Windows, unpack the file using WinZip. On Mac, use StuffIt Expander. Once it's been uncompressed, the folder contains all the files you need to run Scratch.
To run Scratch, double-click on "Scratch.exe" or "MacScratch". To exit, use the Windows close box or the Mac Quit command.
If double-clicking does not start Scratch, you can try dropping the file "squeak.image" onto "Scratch.exe" or "MacScratch". The Mac version does run in compatibility mode under OS X. The sound stutters, but everything else works okay.
If you have any problems, send me email at jmaloney at media.mit.edu.
The file "HowToRunScratch.txt" included in the package will help you get started. Here is the start of an online manual:
Here is a set of sample projects. Unpack and place all files into the folder with Scratch:
Windows: ScratchProjects1.zip (272k).
Mac: ScratchProjects1.sit (268k).
Here are the projects done for class. Mac users should be able unpack this file using StuffIt Expander. Place all files into the folder with Scratch:
ScratchClassProjects.zip (4.7 megabytes)
The large file size is due to three mp3 music files.
Here are several sample MPEG movies for use with the Scratch image box:
Bear3.mpg (1.3 megabytes).
GromitBreakfast.mpg (1.5 megabytes).
Of course, you can use any standard MPEG movies you happen to have or download from the web. Scratch cannot play Quicktime, AVI, or other non-MPEG movie formats.
Enjoy!