GD&T Trainer Professional Edition
Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994

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The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition is a comprehensive computer-based training program that teaches the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. It includes 28 lessons covering the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of GD&T. This new version of our classic training software adds features that make training more interactive, more professional, and more like an actual classroom setting.

Take a look at the exciting features. Click on the links in the chart to see examples of each highlight.

GD&T Trainer Professional Edition Features and Benefits
Learning Tools	Included
—Interactive lesson content
—Easy-to-read lesson/quiz screens
—Multiple question formats
—Detailed drawings & graphics illustrate concepts
—Hotwords - 200 terms/definitions accessible within lessons
—Multiple question formats
—28 quizzes providing lesson feedback
—Content referenced with Ultimate Pocket Guide
Special Learning Aids	Included
—100+ Author's Comments by Alex Krulikowski
—Final exam
Professional Learning Technology	Included
—Animations demonstrating concepts
—3D solid parts for better visualization
—Geometric control inspection animations
—Audio narration of lesson/quiz content
Student Course Help	Included
—Tutorial of course features
—Track incorrect test answers by lesson objectives
Extra Features	Included
—New! Digital Design Dictionary with more than 200 terms
—New! GD&T Quick Reference add-on software (LAN only)
—GD&T skills survey
Course Administration Features (LAN and multi only)	Included
—Student/course records stored in MS Access database
—Holds up to 2,000 students
—Additional fields can be added to log-in screen
—Set automatic time-out feature for lessons
—Simultaneous record access for multiple admins
—Additional student/company info storage
—Limit student access when more than one course
—Report generator tracks students and courses
—Set minimum passing scores for lesson quizzes/final
—Password protect student records
Number of users	Included
—Professional Edition - LAN Version	Multiple concurrent users
—Professional Edition - Multi-User Version	Mutiple users  (not concurrently)
—Professional Edition - Single-User Version	One user
Service contract available
Course choices - class and seminar
Certificate with minimum passing score
GD&T certification test and certificate

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition can be used as: 

• A complete course in GD&T, including quizzes, final exam, and certificate of completion 
• An informal seminar in GD&T 
• A supplement to live training 
• An internal GD&T certification 
• An on-the-job reference 

Program Topics
The course contains 28 lessons that explain the terms, symbols, modifiers, rules, and basic concepts of geometric tolerancing as prescribed in ASME Y14.5M-1994. Program topics include:
 

• Dimensions and Drawings • Key Terms • Modifiers and Symbols • GD&T Rules • GD&T Concepts • Flatness • Straightness • Circularity • Cylindricity • Planar Datums

• Datum Targets • Size Datums (RFS) • Size Datums (MMC) • Orientation Controls • Perpendicularity • Angularity • Parallelism • Position - Introduction • Position - RFS/MMC/LMC • Position - Special Applications

• Fastener Formulas • Concentricity • Symmetry • Circular Runout • Total Runout • Introduction to Profile • Profile of a Surface • Profile of a Line

Screenshots and Animations
The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition features detailed, colorful lesson screens, with full color animations that demonstrate concepts and help students visualize important topics. To see sample screenshots and animations from the GD&T Trainer Professional Edition, click here. 

Course Administration Tools
The GD&T Trainer Professional also contains newly updated course administration tools helps track student progress. The Course Administrator allows changes to course options and assignment of student passwords. When a student works a lesson, a record of his/her performance is saved in a log file that lets administrators monitor student progress. The Course Reporter allows you to print and export various reports on student progress.

• Student/course records stored in MS Access database
• Holds up to 2,000 students
• Additional fields can be added to log-in screen
• Set automatic time-out feature for lessons
• Simultaneous record access for multiple admins
• Additional student/company info storage
• Limit student access when more than 1 course
• Report generator tracks students and courses
• Set min. passing scores for lesson quizzes/final
• Password protect student records
• Over 90 different report types 

Course Tutorial 
The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition contains a complete, narrated course tutorial. To view a the tutorial (demo is non-interactive), click here.

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition lets you choose from the following courses: 

The Fundamentals of GD&T Class Course – is a complete course in the fundamentals of GD&T based on ASME Y14.5M-1994. The course includes 28 lessons, numerous exercises, 28 quizzes and a final exam. Each quiz must be successfully completed in order to progress to the next lesson. The minimum passing score for the quizzes and final exam can be set through the Course Administrator. A certificate of achievement may be printed upon completion. 

The Fundamentals of GD&T Seminar Course – has the same lesson content as the class course without the quizzes or final exam. Lessons can be viewed in any order. When the course is finished, a certificate of completion may be printed. 

The GD&T Overview Course – is a 10-lesson course that provides a general overview of the symbols, modifiers, rules and concepts used in geometric tolerancing. The course includes quizzes, and the approximate completion time is 5 hours. (Only available in LAN, corporate and site versions.)

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition can also be used to certify your employees. . .

The GD&T Certification Test – is a 150-question test that covers the fundamentals of GD&T and verifies the student’s mastery of the topic. A certificate may be printed upon receiving a score of 90% or higher. 

Money-Saving Benefits of CBT
No matter which course type you choose, computer-based training is the most cost-effective way to train one student or a 1000 employees. To see a chart illustrating the cost-benefits of CBT, click here.

The GD&T Trainer is available in the following platforms: 

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition – Single-User
Designed for use by one person on a stand-alone PC, the single-user is ideal for anyone who wants convenient, affordable GD&T training at home. The software can be used to learn the fundamentals or improve upon GD&T skills. It can also be used for certification and as a resource when training is done.

Registration is limited to one user on a single PC. The software cannot be transferred to a different PC or reregistered to a second user. This software will not function on a LAN system. Companies wishing to train multiple employees should see our multi-user or LAN versions.
Part 5073- GD&T Trainer - Single User - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - ordering info  

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition – Multi-User
Designed for one or more users on a stand-alone PC, the multi-user is ideal for companies who want affordable, consistent, onsite GD&T training. Register and set up a training schedule for multiple users on one non-networked computer, allowing them to train at different times of day. An administrator can track individual results. The software can be used to learn GD&T, brush up on skills, for GD&T certification, and as a resource when training is done.

This multi-user version allows registration and training by multiple users on a single PC. It cannot be loaded onto a LAN system.
Part 5074 - GD&T Trainer - Multi User - ASME Y14.5M-1994 - ordering info

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition – LAN (Local Area Network)
For companies who want to maximize employee time, the LAN version is the most productive. It allows multiple professionals to train concurrently, right from their desktops. The administrator can register students and track individual results, but there is no need to create training schedules, since this version allows employees to train simultaneously at their own workstations. The software can be used to learn GD&T, brush up on skills, for certification, and as a resource when training is done.

This version allows registration and training by multiple users on a LAN system, depending upon amount of seats purchased.
Part 5075 - GD&T Trainer - LAN Version - ASME Y14.5M-1994 – call for pricing

LAN version 3.4 added:

The GD&T Overview (ASME Y14.5M-1994) — a 10-lesson course that provides a general overview of the symbols, modifiers, rules, and concepts used in geometric tolerancing. The course includes quizzes, and the approximate completion time is 5 hours.

Digital Design Dictionary — an online research tool that defines over 200 technical terms used on engineering drawings. It includes drawing conventions; geometric tolerancing; solid model tolerancing; gages and fixtures; castings and forgings; and more. It can be accessed within the lessons as well as through the main menu screen of the GD&T Trainer (replaces the GD&T Glossary).

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System and Software Requirements

The recommended system requirements for use are: 

• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/Vista  
• Pentium-based computer 400 MHz or higher
• CD or DVD drive (for installation)
• 256MB RAM (minimum) 512MB or higher recommended
• 250MB of hard drive space (minimum) 300 MB or more recommended
• Video card (24-bit, 800x600)
• Video settings must be set to small fonts (Windows XP/Vista - normal size 96dpi)
• Sound Blaster or compatible sound card 
• Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or higher (included)
• Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 or higher
  

Note: Windows 3.x/98/ME are not supported.