Having trouble with some part of this tutorial? You'll
have to make sure that you meet all of the software and setup requirements in
order for it to function properly. Here is a list of frequently asked questions
to help solve your problem.
Where do I begin?
Check out the "How To
Use This DVD" section.. It will give you an idea of where to start and
explain to you how to access thin-sections. The "Suggestions for Instructors"
section has advice on how to integrate the tutorial into the curriculum.
What are the software requirements?
Software requirements
are listed on the How To Use This DVD page.
Why am I getting a message about connecting to the Internet?
The tutorial user interface is constructed like a webpage using html.
It is installed on the DVD using a program, DWebPro, that enables the DVD to
function as if it were a server. Some firewalls or other security software may
perceive the program's calls to the DVD as an attempt to connect to the
Internet. The tutorial does not download any of its content from the Internet,
but you may need to adjust your security settings for Internet access in order
for the tutorial to run.
Why do I get repeated messages about pop-ups?
The subtutorials utilize many images that can be viewed in enlarged
versions via pop-ups. In Explorer a pop-up blocker setting of
"medium" will not generate alerts when viewing images in the
tutorial.
Why can't I open any of the thin-sections?
You probably do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. All of the
thin-sections are provided in layered Adobe PDF format. You will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 (or later) in order to properly view these files. The
latest version should be available for download at the Adobe website.
Why does the tutorial look broken in my web
browser?
Different versions of different web browsers interpret HTML
differently. Older versions may not be able to display certain elements
properly, and newer versions might even have slightly different interpretations
than the older ones. The tutorial has been tested on Internet Explorer 4 through
7, and should work properly on subsequent versions.
Why can't I open up the larger images?
Many browsers and
third-party plug-ins inhibit pop-ups. You may need to edit your browser
preferences to allow pop-ups or turn-off your third-party pop-up blockers in
order to click on thumbnails and view the larger versions of the images. You
also need to make sure that javascript is enabled.
Why are the pop-up images in the subtutorials humongous (or itty
bitty) on my screen?
Many of the images used to illustrate features within the sub-tutorials have
fairly high resolutions and may appear very large on smaller
monitors. Grab the corner of the image window to resize it to fit your
screen. Image windows are also scrollable.
Why don't I see the layers in my PDF?
You may not have a
new enough version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. You need to have version 6.0 or
later in order to have layer support. The newest version should be available at
the Adobe website. If you do have the latest version, you probably just need to
click on the layers tab at the left of the window.
Why does Acrobat freeze up when I open the files?
The PDF
files are very large in order to accommodate the high resolution images that you
can zoom up to 1600%. If you are using an older computer, you may not have
enough memory to handle it. One thing you can try is only turning on one of the
raster image layers at a time. To do that, turn one of the layers off before
turning on the next.
How can I copy the photomicrographs and other graphics for use in my
lecture materials?
When viewing images in the subtutorials (using the html interface)
right-click on an image and select "save picture as". Pdf virtual thin
sections can be saved by going to the File menu and using the "save
as" option. To copy materials in batches, view the DVD contents and navigate to
the "www" folder. Within this folder, various content can be found within the
"images", "content", and "pdf" folders. All public use of these images must be
properly attributed by citation to Milliken and Choh, 2011, Carbonate Petrology
v. 1.0: An Interactive Petrography Tutorial: AAPG Discovery Series 15, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, DVD.