Help Installing TexWorks on OS x and using IEETran.cls

Hello,

I have been trying to install additional templates to the TexWorks
environment without success.  I must first admit that TexWorks, TexLive,
TexShop, and LaTex are all confusing.  I have read a good bit online but
still am lost.  I see that TexWorks(LaTex) in general is a powerful tool
that I want to use for writing as a PhD EE student.

Now,  I have downloaded the proper version form MikTex and used Macports to
install tettex.  I am trying to use an IEEEtrans.cls template and I have put
it everywhere I can imagine in the OS x file system, but can't seem to use
the template when I open TexWork.  I am not sure if it is my setup or what
is the problem.

What I would like to be able to do create IEEETrans papers using TexWorks.
 I see some refer to it as Latex and Lyx.  Where do I start?

Wes
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