User`s Manual
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1. User s Manual Refer to this manual to learn how to play the simulation VIRTUAL Walking the F INDIVIDUAL PIG CARE ITS THE RIGHT THING TO 00 Pfizer Pliser Animal Health Support Progressus Ltd Multimedia Training Department Phone 217 357 8355 Email ProgressusSupport progressusltd com 2000 Pazar Animal Health Table of Contents o A ea 4 System REQUIFEMEMMS cccsscccssccesccessceseccesscesecseeecesees 5 Simulation Website ascii rra 6 SIE Lario co aee een 6 LAN A0 E e ee ee 6 How to Download Install the Simulation 6 How to Create an Account occcoccncccoccnononccnnnonononannnncnns 9 How to Edit an AcCOUNt occcccccnccnncccnnccnnnncnannnnnnnnanonnos 10 Overall High Score Board cccccccsssseeceeeeeeseeeseeees 11 Farm Group High Score Board ccccccccccncnoncnonononos 12 AS A AEAEE 12 How to Start Simulation ccccooooccnncccnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnanoss 13 SPISSHSCHEEN een 14 BOB SCH ER 15 Introduction Screen 16 DU One ee ee A 16 ODIEC VE een 16 How to Play nenn 17 DEO ee E ee 17 Barn OCC een A 18 PPP 19 Session IIS natacion o 20 A O 22 A e e RE O TE A 23 A o o O E 24 PWC een 25 3 Support For questions in regards to support for the Virtual Walking the Pens simulation or website please contact Progressus Ltd Multimedia Training Department Phone 217 357 8355 Email ProgressusSupportO progressusltd com System Requirements2. Below are the minimum system requirements for this simulation e Windows XP or above e Intel Pentium 4 1 3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500 e 1GBRAM e 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM e DirectX compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability e Active Internet connection Note If you are below these system requirements you may experience some choppiness while playing the simulation Simulation Website Site URL You can access the Virtual Walking the Pens website at http www individualpigcare com WTPGame Language Currently this website is available in English or French To select your language select the appropriate radio button on the top right of the page as shown below Walkine the Pens How to Download and Install the Simulation To download the Virtual Walking the Pens simulation software go to http www individualpigcare com WTPGame and click on the Download Simulation link A window similar to the following will appear Simulation Website Cont File Download Security Warning ap Do you want to nun or save this fle Fame WWF Getupeue lye Application Fem wwe oque com Bm J e P Wide files from he hieme con be useful this fle He can coleanlialy him you cometer E you de nal iuel Ue source do ral Fun rms his sore ha a e do Click the Save button and save the file to a location on your local computer such as your
3. Desktop The installer will begin to download to the location chosen Once the installer has completed downloading navigate to the location you downloaded the installer to and double click on the setup exe file The following screen will appear e Canca Language Screen Select the language wanted and click the OK button to continue Simulation Website Cont Welcome Screen Read the welcome message and click the Next button to continue License Screen Read and accept the license and click the Next button to continue Destination Location Screen Select the destination folder you would like to install the simulation softare to It is recommended to leave this at the default folder Click the Next button to continue Components Screen Make sure that Main files is checked and click the Next button to continue Start Menu Screen Select the preferred start menu folder you would like the simulation s shortcuts created in It is recommended to leave this at the default folder Click the Next button to continue Additional Tasks Screen Select the additional tasks you prefer It is recommended you select the Create a desktop icon checkbox so that you can easily access the software from your desktop Click the Next button to continue Ready to Install Screen This screen informs you that the software is ready to install Click the Install butt
4. oe I Tyma rao A a al eee ie pia Bee irm PC ae PE Gel A Th 23 Help Menu Audio The Help menu located at the top of the screen contains an The Audio button located at the bottom right of the screen allows Introduction menu item that allows you to view the instructions you to turn the simulations audio on or off displayed at the start of the simulation This menu also contains an About Virtual Walking the Pens menu item that allows you to see the credits for the simulation 26 27
5. of this user s manual for more details Exit Click the Exit menu item to exit out of the simulation Scenario Menu The Scenario menu located at the top of the screen contains menu items for Scenarios 1 through 11 as shown below en AN 6 ee E en 10 The Green Black and Grey colors for the individual scenarios correlate to whether the scenario has been released for play One scenario will be released each month beginning June 2009 Green Current scenario of the month Black Previously released scenario Scenario not yet released Click on a previously released scenario or the current scenario of the month to play a scenario Upon starting the simulation the current scenario of the month will be presented Once all scenarios have been released a random scenario will be presented 22 Vet Menu The Vet menu located at the top of the screen allows you to contact a virtual vet for help Click on the Vet Report menu item to bring up the following window pia Mi m iu lt lt en m DE E FC eg E This form is divided into five pages Be sure to select the appropriate answer for each field to ensure an accurate response from the virtual vet Click on the Submit button to submit your answers To see your response from the virtual vet click on the Vet menu and then select the Vet Response menu item The following window will appear far a y di q mn pa a ir
6. records a score in the form of a monetary value that is directly related to barn profitability To view a list of the top 20 scores for all users that have played the simulation go to http www individualpigcare com WTPGame and click on the Overall High Scores link The following screen will appear Walking the Pens By default the score board is set to All This report totals each user s scenario scores as one monetary value and displays the top 20 scores Note If a user plays a scenario more than once it only adds the highest score into their total You can also filter this report to a specific scenario by clicking the appropriate scenario number in the drop down list When you do this it shows the top 20 high scores for the scenario chosen The Green Red and Grey colors for the individual scenarios correlate to whether the scenario has been released for play One scenario will be released each month beginning June 2009 Green Current scenario of the month Red Previously released scenario srey Scenario not yet released Simulation Website Cont Overall High Score Board The of players field at the bottom of the screen shows the current total number of overall players for the game Farm Group High Score Board The Farm Group High Score Board works exactly the same as the Overall High Score Board only it is filtered to only show users from your Farm Group Please contact yo
7. the first two pens on the right Use the arrow keys to move and the c key to crouch down and get a better view Keep in mind that each object pig you interact with influences the farm s profability and your score Click on an object to bring up a menu of actions You can interact with the following Pigs Feeders Waterers Mats Session Menu The Session menu located at the top of the screen allows you to do the following Restart Click the Restart menu item to restart the simulation Done and Submit Score Report Click the Done and Submit Score Report menu item when you have completed your barn walkthrough The scenario will complete and you will be presented with a screen similar to the below METAL FE CUL DIDE EB TOA This score report gives you a barn profit based on your decisions made during your walkthrough Click the Done button to submit your score to the simulation s website Note You must have an active internet connection to submit your score View Overall High Scores Click the View Overall High Scores menu item to be taken to the simulation website s Overall High Score page View the Overall High Score Board section of this user s manual for more details Session Menu Cont View Farm High Scores Click the View Farm High Scores menu item to be taken to the simulation website s Farm Group High Score page View the Farm Group High Score Board section
8. barn profitability Remember these 24 pigs are representatives of a 2 400 pig population Your actions on each active pig are projected across the population You will see your score reflected in terms of profit or loss based on how you have impacted cost of production Upon completion of a scenario your score will be saved If you want to play again and try to get a better score that is great Try again Barn Office After you read the introduction and click the OK button you will be in the barn office You will notice the following objects that you can interact with Barn Chart Click on the barn chart hanging on the wall to view details regarding the pigs and environment in this barn Ventilation Controller Interact with the ventilation controller to adjust the fans temperature or curtains Water Medicator Click on the water medicator to give a water medication to the pigs Use your arrow keys to move To enter the barn you must walk outside thorugh the office door Follow the Barn signs and enter the barn door Be careful you cannot walk through objects Barn Once you have entered the barn your screen will look like the following You will see eight pens of pigs The first two pens on the right contain animated interactive pigs the third pen on the right is your fallout pen and the remaining five pens contain pigs that are non animated non intereactive Your job is to do a barn walkthrough on
9. ensure that you are a valid user If you have not created an account yet please click the Create Account button and see the How to Create an Account section in this manual If you have forgotten your Password click on the Forgot Password button This will take you to a page where you can enter your User Name and have your Password emailed to you Note You can only use this feature if you entered an email address when you created your account Introduction Screen After you have logged in you will be taken to the Introduction Screen as shown below NDR ME AN ME DHE E EIRG TA a Please read this screen as it explains the concepts of the simulation Intro Welcome to Virtual Walking the Pens a 3D simulation of a pig barn Come back each month for new problems to solve What you do today will determine whether pigs stay sick get sick recover or die Like a real pig barn everything you do makes a difference The purpose of this tool is educational not intended to replace any other training Your swine veterinarian is the contact person for any decision or question with your herd Read on to find out your in barn assignment in this simulation Objective You have been assigned as caregiver for this 2 400 head wean to finish pig production facility Something is wrong and we need you to fix it It has been reported that the pigs aren t doing as well as expected In this barn you will see 24 active pig
10. on The software will now be installed to your local computer Finish Screen This screen informs you that the installation was successful Click the Finish button to complete the installation Simulation Website Cont You will now notice a new icon named Virtual Walking the Pens on your desktop Double click on this icon to access the simulation How to Create an Account An account must be created before you can login and play the simulation To create an account go to http www individualpigcare com WTPGame and click on the Create Account link The following screen will appear Walking the Pens Fill out each field and click the Save button Your account will be saved Be sure to make a note of your User Name and Password You will need them to login to the simulation Simulation Website Cont How to Edit an Account To edit your account go to http www individualpigcare com WTPGame and click on the Edit Account link If you are not currently logged in the following screen will appear Walking the Pens Enter your User Name and Password and click the Login button to advance to the following screen Walking the Pens This screen provides a list of every field for your account Edit the fields wanted and click the Save button to save your changes Simulation Website Cont Overall High Score Board Each scenario you play in the simulation
11. s in the first two pens on the right that represent the whole herd Your decisions and actions on these 16 Introduction Screen Cont 24 individual pigs will be projected across a 2 400 pig population You will see other members of the whole herd that are not moving You do not need to interact with these still pigs Walk through the 24 active pigs and identify both individual problems and any potential herd problems Figure out the best action and do it Each of your actions for better or worse will impact the barn s profitability How to Play Interact with the pigs and objects in the office and barn by clicking on them to help achieve your objective You will find menu items at the top of your screen to aid in completing the walkthrough Please take a moment to become familiar with the top menu items before you begin your walkthrough You may contact a virtual veterinarian through the Vet menu for help First fill out the Vet Report from the pull down Vet menu Then go to Vet Response under the same pull down menu to see the veterinarian s suggestions You can adjust the ventilation parameters but it does not affect score When you have completed your actions in the virtual barn go to the Session menu and click on Done and Submit Score Report to see how you impacted barn profitability Score Your score will be calculated on how your actions with these 24 active pigs change overall
12. ur Pfizer representative or Carthage Veterinary Service for more information on how to setup an internal High Score Board Please note that this page requires you to login first with your User Name and Password to ensure that your Farm Group s data is secure Help The Help page of the site contains the Carthage Veterinary Service Multimedia Training Department contact info for support It also contains the same instructions found in this manual How to Start the Simulation There are two main ways to start the simulation once you have installed it 1 Double click on the Virtual Walking the Pens icon on your desktop An example icon is shown below During installation you must select the option to add a desktop icon to open the program this way A N FGA MARG atte Haris 2 Open the simulation from your Windows Start menu The software will be listed under Virtual Walking the Pens Splash Screen Once you have started the simulation the Splash screen will apear as shown below Walking the Pens 3 B E 3 Ep AE AG Hn De a Ta TE E Pheer Fer Fenn Part Click the Start button to advance to the Login screen Login Screen To login to the simulation enter your User Name and Password and click the Login button as shown below Note that you must have an active internet connection to login The simualtion passes your User Name and Password to a database through the web to
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