Installation
This section provides instructions on how to install MISTRO Farm
Once you have set the screen resolution, you are ready to proceed with the installation.
NOTE:
Data entered into demonstration programs with a database identity number of 101 will be lost if you decide to register the program, and will need to be re-entered. Only enter as much data into a demonstration program as needed for you to decide if the package is what you are after.
MISTRO Farm requires an IBM compatible computer with the following minimum specifications:
Windows 95 or later
Pentium 150 processor or better
64 Mb of RAM
60 megabytes of free disc space
2.1.1 Setting screen resolution.
MISTRO Farm has been designed to use a screen resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels with normal fonts. You will obtain best results using this screen resolution or higher.
You will be unable to install MISTRO Farm until you have set this screen resolution. To do this, click Start on the Windows 95/98 bar, then Settings, then Control Panel. When the Control Panel screen opens, double click the Display icon and then select the Settings tab. You should end up with the screen shown in the following figure (or something similar).
Move the slider indicated in the figure until the screen resolution is 800 by 600. If you are unable to do this, you probably don’t have the correct Windows drivers loaded and you need to consult your hardware technician.
Also check that the system is set to use normal or small fonts.
When you click OK, you will be given some instructions and asked if you wish to proceed. You will then have to answer Yes when asked to use the new screen settings.
Once you have set the screen resolution, you are ready to proceed with the installation.
Setting the correct screen resolution
2.1.2 Installing MISTRO Farm.
Setting the correct screen resolution
To install MISTRO Farm in your computer, follow these steps:
· Insert a MISTRO Farm CD in the drive.
· An installation program will automatically start after a few seconds.
· This program has a series of buttons that are used to install the software your require. Click on the MISTRO Farm Install/Update button.
· Then follow the instructions on the screen, accepting the default settings by clicking the next button as required.
· When the installation has finished, an icon will be placed on your desktop. Double clicking on this icon will start the program.
2.1.3 Running MISTRO for the first time.
When MISTRO runs for the first time, there will be no data available. The first box to appear asks whether the program will be used in Australia or New Zealand. Click on the button you require. With the Australian version, the program will search your hard disc to see if there is an existing installation of the MISTRO DOS program. If so, it will ask if you wish to transfer the data from that program. You will usually answer the question with Yes.
If an existing DOS installation cannot be found on an Australian version, you will be asked if you wish to nominate a MISTRO Dos data directory. This option enables you to select a directory from which to transfer your existing information. If you have your DOS version stored on a different hard disc or in a non standard directory, you should answer Yes. If you are not upgrading from DOS, you should answer No.
If you are not upgrading from the DOS program, the database will be blank when you first run the program. In this situation, you should have received a data disc from your herd test centre that can be imported. Your first step in getting started, should be to import that disc (See the section on importing data from your herd test centre – page 119). The program will ask for the location of your data, by opening a dialog that allows you to select a file. You will usually need to set the “Look in” box to drive A:, and then select the file on the disc that will usually be your herd identifier with a zip on the end. For example, 703243.ZIP or JVVR.ZIP
Having installed your data, exit the program and start it up again. When you restart your program, you will be asked to enter some system set up variables (see page 125). Enter the details provided by your herd test centre, or type in a database identity number of 101 for demonstration purposes. Also ensure that you set the preferred dry period for your herd, and select your herd’s identity in the field labelled “Default herd ID”.
NOTE:
Data entered into demonstration programs with a database identity number of 101 will be lost if you decide to register the program, and will need to be re-entered. Only enter as much data into a demonstration program as needed for you to decide if the package is what you are after.
Once you have selected the “Default herd ID” in the system setup variables, MISTRO usually displays the Reminders section of your diary (see page 100) when the program starts. You can then move to other sections as required to complete your tasks.
