Getting Started Not working already

Hi, I just downloaded Gaia, following directions of course, using windows 7 and Adobe CS5, after installing the extension, through adobe extension manager, and opening Flash, I went to other panels and selected gaia but the only thing that happens is the project panel pops open. So I set up a project, thinking that maybe this is what is supposed to happen but the gaia framework panel never opens. I have tried the procedure several times to make sure that I have followed directions but get the same condition. Is there anything you are not disclosing regarding how to install the extension? I am experienced in using extensions and have just had this problem with Gaia.

This is very frustrating, I am anxious to get started using Gaia.

Thanks for any help.

"I went to other panels and selected gaia but the only thing that happens is the project panel pops open"

Can you be more specific about what you mean? Are you saying that you choose Gaia Framework but the native Flash project panel opens instead?

Yes, the native flash project panel pops open after selecting the Gaia Framework within the other panels menu. The Gaia panel does not activate. I have tried redownloading and restarting the computer and nothing results with the activation of the Gaia Framework panel.

Gaia started working. Didn't do anything additional it just all of the sudden opened the Gaia panel??? Thanks for listening!