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The PLANE Virtual World

Bootcamp Guide Book

Table of contents The PLANE Virtual World Bootcamp Guide Book ........................ 1

Getting to the Bootcamp island ................................................ 2

General information about the Bootcamp island .................... 10

The island map ...................................................................... 10

Areas of interest .................................................................... 11

Bootcamp Arrival ................................................................ 11

Avatar Shop ....................................................................... 12

Showcase Gallery .............................................................. 13

Meet Up Space .................................................................. 14

Prim Playground ................................................................ 15

? ......................................................................................... 15

Feedback ............................................................................... 17

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Getting to the Bootcamp island

To get to the Bootcamp island please follow these steps.

Step 1: Download and install the Imprudence software,

For Windows

http://imprudence.googlecode.com/files/Imprudence-1.3.2-

Setup.exe

Or Mac http://imprudence.googlecode.com/files/Imprudence-

1.3.2-Mac-Intel.dmg

Click on the ‘Next >’ buttons when prompted to step through the

installation.

The default installation settings are ok to leave as they are.

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Step 2: Now that you have installed the Imprudence software

double click the Imprudence program icon to start it. We will now

enter the PLANE virtual world Bootcamp region information.

If you get this warning message about your computer graphics

card it is ok to click the ‘Close’ button.

If you get this window it is ok to click on the ‘Cancel’ button.

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a. Click on the 'Grid Manager' button

b. Click 'Add New Grid' button

c. Enter 'PLANE' in the 'Grid name' text entry field

d. Enter 'http://sim.plane.edu.au:8002' in the 'Login URI' text

entry field

e. Click the ‘Apply’ button

f. Click the 'OK' button

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IMPORTANT STEP

g. In the ‘Grid’ menu list select the ‘PLANE’ grid.

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Step 3: Login to the PLANE website

a. Using your web browser go to http://my.plane.edu.au

b. Login using your referred sign in provider details

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You will see the below page after you sign in successfully.

c. Click on the ‘Virtual Worlds’ navigation tab button

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c. Click on the ‘Generate Login Link’ button

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d. Click on the ‘Virtual Worlds Login’ link.

You should now see the Imprudence software launch and

automatically login with your details to the PLANE virtual world.

Step 4: Let the fun begin!

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General information about the Bootcamp island

Land Area: 256m by 256m

Grid Co-ordinates: 1000 1000

Population: currently 88 temporary residents, (the island will be

made public in the near future)

Climate: a perfect 23º Celsius all year round

Time Zone: +GMT 11hr

Currency: n/a, (the island is governed by open source and

creative commons)

Language: Mainly English but all languages are welcome

The island map

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Areas of interest

Bootcamp Arrival

All new visitors to the island will initially arrive at this location.

This area has a self-guided tour to learn about the navigation

basics so that you can explore the island.

The billboards contain instructions and general help information.

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Avatar Shop

In the Avatar Shop you will find clothes and other items to

personalise your avatar.

The shop is currently stocked with some of the PLANE 2011

Summer collection. More items will be added as we design, make

and source new clothing items.

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Showcase Gallery

See what other local and international educators and teachers,

like you, are doing with virtual worlds in their classrooms.

We’re always on the lookout for good showcases to put up on our

billboards to share with other teachers.

Contact our friendly PLANE Bootcamp island staff to register

your expression of interest.

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Meet Up Space

The Meet Up Space is a relaxing and friendly environment to

meet and catch up with fellow colleagues.

There are 2 main seating areas, a covered area with a seating

capacity of 15 people and an outdoor area with a seating

arrangement for 10 people.

This area can also be used to hold scheduled events.

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Prim Playground

This is an area to build, manipulate and experiment with in-world

objects.

Objects made in this area are automatically removed after 30

minutes. We like to keep the Bootcamp island nice and tidy.

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A mysterious part of the island for you to explore.

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Feedback

If you have any questions, comment or suggestions please do

not hesitate to contact us.

Let us know how we can make your stay more fun and match

even more to your needs.

From the PLANE Bootcamp staff.

support@plane.edu.au

http://plane.edu.au

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Version 0.4 - 14 Nov 2011