i have just downloaded AGS and a load of different 'things' are in a zipped folder and i do not know what to do to start creating!
Unzipping the folder would be a good start....
Then try reading the manual that comes with the program itself (which includes a basic, getting started tutoral), the BFAQ (http://americangirlscouts.org/agswiki/index.php/Category:AGS_Beginners%27_FAQ), and of course these here forums.