Reference no: EM133917016
Business Computer Applications
Project Sub-View
Instructions
Best Practices
Always use the project instructions provided online and follow them in order.
Always begin a project with the Start file; do not start using a file that you created yourself.
Always use a single space after punctuation at the end of sentences; do not use two spaces.
Do not open your start file with Office Online unless it is specifically required in the instructions.
Do not copy and paste any part of the project unless specified in the instructions.
Do not switch between Windows and Mac computers while completing your project.
Determine Your Version of Microsoft Office
Different versions of Microsoft Office have different features, menu options, themes and styles. Use the correct version of the MS Office software to complete your project.
Microsoft Office 365/2019 projects must be completed using Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2019.
To complete a project:
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE PROJECT FILES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
Download the files needed to complete your project assignment.
Method One
Download the REQUIRED project files using the links in the 1. Download section.
Click the Start File link to download the additional files you will need to complete your project.
If the Resources link does not appear, your project does not require additional resources. Get expert-level assignment help in any subject.
Method Two
To download the REQUIRED project files using the Download Wizard, click the File Download Wizard link in the 1. Download section.
When the Download Wizard opens, the project start file will download automatically to the downloads folder on your computer.
Click the Download Resource Bundle button for resources.
When done, click the CLOSE button to close the Download Wizard.
Your start file will be automatically renamed to include your name. Do all your work in this file and only this file!
Open your downloaded start file.
View: Instructions button Figure 1: View instructions button
After opening your start file, view the project instructions on screen by selecting the View: Instructions button.
Windows/Mac Switch Figure 2: Windows/Mac Switch Project instructions may differ between Office for Windows and Office for Mac.
In this case you will see Windows/Mac switch in the instructions.
By default, the selection matches your type of computer.
Many projects don't have instruction differences between Office for Windows and Office for Mac.
In this case your will see the message "These instructions are compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac operating systems."
Reset Progress Button Figure 3: Reset Progress button
Follow each instruction using the instructions online.
Use any Resources as instructed to complete the project.
After you complete each step, click the check box next to it to track your progress.
The next unfinished step in the project will be highlighted yellow.
If you would like to clear all of the check marks to start again, click the Reset Progress button.
Printer Icon Figure 4: Print button
The instructions may be printed by clicking on the printer icon.
You may print to PDF by selecting the print to PDF option in the print dialog.
The method and availability of the print to PDF option differs based on the operating system version.
View: Previous attempts button Figure 5: View previous attempts button
Review your previous submissions by clicking the View: Previous attempts button.
Depending on what your instructor has made available to you, you can view your previous attempts to see where you lost any points to improve your score on the next submission.
STEP 2: UPLOAD & SAVE THE PROJECT
Once you have finished your project file, you need to upload & save it to SIMnet.
Method One
Click the Upload my file button under 2. Upload section.
Select your file in the File Explorer and click Open to upload it.
Method Two
Click and drag your file to the 2. Upload section.
Release the file in the yellow area.
In the Submit Uploaded file? dialog, click No, I'm not ready, to save your file to SIMnet.
If you have uploaded a file previously, this new file will replace it.
Once you've uploaded your file, you can download it again from the SAVED FILE link in the 3. Submit section, by clicking the file name link.
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT FOR GRADING
Once you have uploaded your project file, the Submit Uploaded File wizard will also let you grade your file immediately by clicking Yes, submit the file.
If you select No, I'm not ready in step 3, click the Grade my file button to submit your project for grading.
Once the project is graded a Project Results page will open.
You can filter the results by Correct, Partial or Incorrect answers.
Downloading Files
To Download files from the project assignment page, click the links in the REQUIRED section under 1. Download. Then follow the instructions for the browser that you are using.
If you're using Chrome browser
The file will be downloaded to your downloads folder automatically.
To open your file, you can click the file name that appears at the bottom of the browser window or click Show all button and select the file you want to open.
If you're using Firefox browser
Select Save File in the What should Firefox do with this file? section of the download window and click OK.
The file will be saved to the Downloads folder on your computer.
In the Downloads window, double-click the file name to open it.
Or click the Display the progress of ongoing downloads icon at the top-right of the browser window and click the file name to open it.
NOTE: If you select Open with, in the What should Firefox do with this file? section of the download window, the file will open in Read-only mode. Click the Save As... button in the warning bar and save the file to your computer.
If you're using Safari browser
The file will be downloaded to your downloads folder automatically.
Click the Show Downloads icon at the top right of the browser window and double-click the file name to open it.
If you're using Edge browser
Click the Save button in the What do you want to do with bar.
The file will be saved to the Downloads folder on your computer.
Click View downloads button to open the downloads window.
In the View downloads window, click the file name to open it.
NOTE: If you select Open in the What do you want to do with bar, the file will open in Read-only mode. Click the Save As... button in the warning bar and save the file to your computer.
Extracting Resources.zip Folders
From the project page, click the Resources link. Save the zipped folder file by following the instructions for your browser as listed above.
For Mac users, double click the zipped folder to extract it, then double click the extracted folder to open it.
For PC users, right-click the zipped folder file you just saved and choose Extract All... from the menu.
In the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders window, click the Browse button and navigate to a new folder, if you want to save your extracted folder in a different place than suggested.
Click the Extract button to extract the folder.
Double click the extracted folder to open it.
Canadian Users
SIMnet Projects allow users to enter dates in Canadian style.
To function correctly, users must have both their browser and Microsoft Office set to use the English (Canada) language option.
Canadian users may use either English (United States) or English (Canada) for their browser and Office language.
However, both browser and Office must be the same to work properly.
Setting your Browser Language Option
View the Settings menu on your browser of choice.
View the Language Settings. These are typically under the Advanced options.
If you do not see your language option of choice selected, click Add Language and select English (Canada).
Ensure that the language preference is listed first by using the three dot menu to change the order so that English (Canada) is first.
Setting your Office Language Option
Microsoft Office uses the Language option set in your OS.
In Windows, go to the Settings menu and select Time & Language.
Select Language and ensure that the desired language is displayed, English (Canada).
In Mac OS, go to the System Preferences menu, click Language & Region. Select the desired region, Canada.
For additional information click the in the upper right corner of the SIMnet window to open the HELP-Projects menu.