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0 - Log-in
 
 No "real data" is present in this build, so no need to worry about creating false data while you learn.
Log into ZIMS with your ZIMS User Name and Password. Under the Help menu > ZIMS Academy > Practice with LearnZIMS. Or follow the link provided in your email and select the Aquatics option.ZIMS will open1
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1 - NavigationCustomizing Desktop1)You will be working in My Institution a lot so you want it on your desktop. Start > Institution > My Institution left hold and drag to desktop
 2)Right click on the icon and select Remove to remove it from the desktop.
1)The icon should appear on the desktop
 2)The icon should disappear from the desktop
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1 - NavigationMultiple tab management1)Search for 2016IRK institutions. Start > Institution > Institution Search or from the Institution Search icon on the desktop. Type 2016IRK in the Name box.
 2)Select the hyperlink (Institution Name) to one of the institutions.
 3)Go back to Institution Search Results tab and select another institution.
 4)Go to the tab for the first institution and close the tab (use the "x").
5)Minimize the Institution module ("-" in the upper right).
 6)Maximize the Institution module (Institution Search in lower left).
 7)Close the module ("x" in upper right).
1)The list of all institutions starting with 2016IRK should display
 2)The record for the selected institution should appear
 3)The record for the selected institution should appear to the right of the first institution
 4)The tab will disappear
 5)The module will be minimized
 6)The module will be maximized
 7)The module will be closed
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1 - NavigationNavigation within a record1)Open the Taxonomy module from Start > Taxonomy > Search or the Taxonomy Search icon on the desktop.
 2)Search for your favorite species using Scientific or Common Name.
 3)Select the hyperlink (Scientific Name) to open the species record
 4)Expand all grids
 5)Collapse all grids
 6)Open the Synonym grid and look at options in the Actions menu
 7)Export to pdf (upper left hand) (NOTE: you do not need to name the file)
 8)Open the pdf (lower left hand corner)
9)Close the pdf tab
 10)Open the various tabs at the top
 11)Close the module
1)Taxonomy module should open
 2)Species should be found
 3)Record should open
 4)All grids should expand
 5)All grids should collapse
 6)Grid should open, Actions options should display
 7)Record should export
8) pdf should open in new tab
 9)pdf should close
 9)Tabs should open
 11)Module should close
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1 - NavigationHelp icons1)Open the Animals module from Start > Animals > Search or from the desktop Animals icon.
 2)Find the "?" icons, hover over and read the description
1)Animals module should open
 2)Description should display
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1 - NavigationHelp menu1)Open the Help menu in the upper right.
 2)Open the Aquatics topics.
 3)Select Aquatics Index and view all the training documents available
 4)Close the document
5)Close the Animal module
1)The Help menu should open
 2)The Aquatics topics should display
 3)Aquatics Index should open
 4)Document and Help Menu should close
5)The Animal module should close
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2 - My PreferencesOpen My PreferencesFrom Start > My PreferencesMy Preferences should open7
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2 - My PreferencesSet My PreferencesLook at the various options and set some My Preferences HINT: under Enclosure Preferences you can set a default for "Aquatic" and "Aquarium" for new Enclosures!My Preferences should be set8
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3 - Finding AnimalsSearch for Local animalFrom Start > Search for Local Animals find Local ID 21Animal should be found and record opened. Close record.9
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3 - Finding AnimalsSearch for all your Amphiprion perculaFrom Animal Simple Search, select Local > Current Animals > Amphiprion perculaResults should be found10
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3 - Finding AnimalsCustomize your columnsUsing the down arrow to the left of any column header, remove and add columns as desiredColumns should be customized11
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3 - Finding AnimalsReorder your columnsReorder your columns by dragging and dropping themColumns should be reordered12
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3 - Finding AnimalsFind all your individual animalsFrom Animal Advanced Search > Animal Type = IndividualIndividuals should be found13
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4 - Moving AnimalsFind one of your giant hermit crabsOpen the record. From the Enclosure grid record a Current move (today) into one of the terrariumsAnimal should be moved14
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4 - Moving AnimalsFind an orange clownfish groupOpen the record. From the Enclosure grid record a Current move (today) into one of the tanksGroup should be moved15
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5 - Using the Animal Feed Log
From the group clownfish record add a Feed LogFrom More Details > Feed Logs record two days of broadcast feeding logsFeed log should be saved16
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5 - Using the Animal Feed Log
Find one of your hermit crabsFrom More Details > Feed Logs record two days of direct feeding logsFeed log should be saved17
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6 - Recording Water Quality Open one of your aquatic enclosuresFrom Enclosure module > Enclosure Tree > double click on an Aquatic (blue icon) enclousreEnclosure record should open18
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6 - Recording Water Quality Record 2 different water quality measurements for one week agoFrom Water Quality Measurements grid > Action > Add NewTwo measurements should display in grid19
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6 - Recording Water Quality Create a Measurement Range TemplateFrom Start > Tools > Measurement Range Template create a new desired range for the two water quality measurements you just recorded. Assign to the tank you just recorded plus another aquatic enclosureMeasurement Range Template should be created20
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6 - Recording Water Quality Record the same 2 water quality measurments as before for yesterdayFrom Water Quality Measurements grid > Action > Add New record one measurement within your desired range and one measurement outside your desired range.You should receive a message that the measurement is outside your desired range. That measurment should display in red in the grid21
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6 - Recording Water Quality Set Email notificationFrom the Water Quality grid select "Set Email Notification and complete the screenEmail notification should be set22
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6 - Recording Water Quality View Measurement graphSelect to view the measurement graph for your two different measurementsThe graph should display with the out of range measurement indicated23
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7 - Creating Life SupportsCreate a ComponentFrom Life Support icon > Actions > Add New Component add a filter and a pumpComponents should be created24
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7 - Creating Life SupportsCreate a Life SupportFrom Life Support icon > Actions > Add New Life Support add a new Life Support, open recordLife Support should be added25
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7 - Creating Life SupportsAttach ComponentsFrom the Connected Components grid attach the two componentsComponents should be attached26
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7 - Creating Life SupportsAttach to EnclosureFrom the Connected Enclosures grid attach the Life Support as Temporary one week agoLife Support should be attached to Enclosure27
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7 - Creating Life SupportsDisconnect the Life SupportOpen the Enclosure record and disconnect the Life Support today. HINT: just use the hyperlink in the Connected Enclosure gridLife Support should be disconnected28
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8 - Group ManagementOpen a group recordOpen a group record that has at least 10 membersRecord should open29
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8 - Group ManagementSplit off a groupFrom My Transactions > Add Transactions > Disposition > Partial Disposition> split a Group of 4 one month ago for Observation. Remember to Save All ChangesNew group of 4 should be created30
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8 - Group ManagementRecord a Census countFrom the new (split) group record a census of 6 one week ago. HINT: Use the hyperlink in the My Transaction record to open the recordCensus should be updated to 631
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8 - Group ManagementMerge some members of the group backFrom My Transactions > Dispositions > Partial Disposition > Transfer to Another Group transfer 4 members back to the origina groupSplit group count should be 2, origin group count should be sane as before the split32
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8 - Group ManagementClose Out the split groupMy Transactions > Add Transaction > Disposition > Full Disposition >Death Close Out as of todayGroups should be Closed Out33
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9 - Calendar TasksCreate a calendar task From My Calendar create a task to check a tank for a leak later todayCalendar Task is created34
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9 - Calendar TasksMark as CompleteYou checked the tank early, mark it as Complete. Hide Complete Tasks from view.Task is marked as Complete and hidden from view in the Calendar35
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10 - Aquarist Daily LogCreate a new ADLStart > Tools > Manage Template > Aquarist Daily Log > Add New (green plus at top). Name the log starting with your initials (so you can easily find it again!). Assign the log to some of your tanks. Data Fileds for Maintenance and 2 water quality measurements.ADL should be created36
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10 - Aquarist Daily LogRecord dataOpen the template using the name template in the ADL list. Record data for two different days. Data should be recorded37
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10 - Aquarist Daily LogCheck recordGo in to one of the tanks in the ADL and check that the data you recorded is there.The data should be recorded in the record38
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11- Husbandry Log TemplateCreate a new HLTStart > Tools > Manage Template > Husbandry Log Template > Add New (green plus at top). Name the log starting with your initials (so you can easily find it again!). For Sheet 1 (select the green plus under Sheet 1) select 3 of your orange clownfish (can just type orange clownfish) with Type = Animal Note. Select for only the Local ID to display. Turn Keywords on. Save. Name the sheet Clownfish.Sheet 1 should be saved39
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11 - Husbandry Log Template
Create a new sheetYou may need to find out what enclosure(s) the clownfish ar in first. Select the green plus next to sheet one, then the green plus under Sheet 2. Record an enclosure, Type of Water Change. Turn off Percentage, turn on Source Water Type. Save. Name the sheet Enclosure. Save All & Close.Sheet 2 should be saved40
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11 - Husbandry Log Template
Use the TemplateSelect the Template from the list and enter some data and Save.Date should be recorded41
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11 - Husbandry Log Template
Cehck recordOpen a record for a clownfish and for the Enclosure and check that the data has been capturedData should be recorded in the record42
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12 - Collection TripRecord a Collection TripFrom Start > Collection Trip or desktop icon > Add New Collection Trip and complete the screen. Save.Add New Collection Trip screen should open and data recorded should be saved43
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12 - Collection TripGo to DetailsSelect Yes to go to detail.Detail screen should open.44
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12 - Collection TripRecord DetailsComplete the screen as desired. For Accession Log record one of each Collection Outcome. SaveCollection Trip information should be saved45
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12 - Collection TripCheck the recordOpen the record for the animal/group you accessioned.The information should be captured46
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Create an animal listAnimal module > Your Animal Lists > Create new animal list. Name the list with your initials first. Create the list for all current records for a single species.List should be saved.47
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Use the listSelect the List from the dropdown. From the results grid remove one animal from the list. HINT: uncheck all at the top and then select the single record > Delete from list.Record is deleted from the List48
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Record a Batch ActionFrom Actions > Record Batch Transaction record a Note, custom entry for all. Enter Notes and Save.Notes should be entered and Saved49
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Check recordGo in to one of the records and confirm that your Note is thereNote should be capturerd50
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Create an Enclosure ListFrom Enclosure module > Your Enclosure Lists create a list for your Tanks. Name the list starting with your inititals. SaveThe List should be saved51
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Use the Enclosure ListOpen the Enclosure List. Add another Enclosure to the ListThe Enclosure should be added to the list52
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Record a Batch ActionRecord a Batch Note, single entry for each EnclosureNotes are added.53
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12 - Animal and Enclosure Lists
Check recordOpen one of the Enclosures and check that the Note has been added.Note should be captured54
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13 - Reports and ToolsTaxon ReportRun a Taxon Report for the last 12 months for all your giant hermit crabsReport should run and correct records display55
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13 - Reports and ToolsSpecimen ReportCreate a Specimen Report favorite filter for 3 of your spottail pinfish recordsFilter should be saved and available for use56
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13 - Reports and ToolsActivity ReportRun an Activity Report for a time period where you entered data in the scenarios above and group by EventReport should run and all the animal data you have entered should display67
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13 - Reports and ToolsWild Acquisitions ReportRun a Wild Acquisitions Report for all the animals you received from the Wild in 2020Report should run and display all wild acquisitions in 202058
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13 - Reports and ToolsRun Group ExplorerFor the group where you performed splits and merges, run Group ExplorerGroup Explorer should run59
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