Description: The Application Implementation Method (AIM) 3.1.0 release provides a method pack for AIM, which includes a fully integrated method pack for Project Management Method (PJM) 2.6.1.  

AIM 3.1.0 is a repackaged version of AIM 3.0.0 featuring a new, simplified HTML user interface that provides improved compatibilty/ useability with current browser software.  The user interface layer has changed, but all other components (e.g. handbooks and deliverable templates) remain the same as version 3.0.0.

Includes:  Application Implementation Method release 3.1.0 includes:

• AIM Method Handbook, 3.0.0
• AIM Process and Task Reference, volume 1, 3.0.0
• AIM Process and Task Reference, volume 2, 3.0.0
• AIM Process and Task Reference, volume 3, 3.0.0
• PJM Method Handbook, 2.6.0
• PJM Process and Task Reference, 2.6.0

Software Requirements:

• Windows 2000, XP, NT 4.0
• Microsoft Office 2000 or later
• Microsoft Project 98 or later
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later (Java, Cookies, and Java Script enabled) or Netscape 7.0 or later

Hardware Requirements:

• Minimum of 400 MHz processor speed/1 GHz recommended 
• 80 MB of disk space
• 256 MB RAM minimum/520 MB recommended

De-Installation:

Removing AIM 3.1.0 from your desktop is a two-step process:

1. Delete the AIM 3.1.0 Program Icon

• Click "Start" > "Programs" > "Oracle Methods"
• Right Mouse Click over "AIM 3.1.0"
• Select "Delete" from listed options

2. Delete the AIM 3.1.0 Method-specific Components

• Open Windows Explorer
• Navigate to the "C:\METHOD\OM40\AIM 3.1.0."
• Delete the "AIM 3.1.0" directory.
• Important: Do not delete parent directories of AIM_3.1.0 (e.g. C:\METHOD)
  

Known Problems :

The following is a list of known problems you may encounter when using AIM Advantage 3.1.0:

• MS OFFICE MACRO SECURITY SETTINGS...To assure trouble free operation of method materials, the macro security settings associated with MS Word and MS Excel must be modified.  During product installation, the Microsoft install program establishes all MS Office components with the maximum security setting enabled.  The affect of this setting is to prohibit the execution of any macro code instructions embedded in either an MS Word document or MS Excel workbook.  Because method materials use extensive macro code, the MS Office security level options must be adjusted prior to utilizing the method pack.   

• CONFIGURING INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) TO OPEN DELIVERABLE TEMPLATES IN THE APPROPRIATE OFFICE PROGRAM... Unlike Netscape, Internet Explorer's default settings cause deliverable templates to be displayed within the browser, when they are selected via the links on the method pack home page.  To configure Internet Explorer to open deliverable templates in the appropriate Office program, do the following:
1. Open My Computer
2. On the Tools menu (or View  menu), click Folder Options (or click Options)
   
3. Click on the File Types tab
4. In the Registered Files types list, click the specific Office document type (for example Microsoft Word Document) and then click Advanced (or click Edit)
5. In the Edit File Type dialog box, click to clear the "Browse in same window" checkbox (or click to clear the "Open Web documents in place" check box)
6. Click OK
   

• POPUP BLOCKER MAY PREVENT LINKS AND DROP DOWN MENU ITEMS FROM WORKING PROPERLY... The Popup  Blocker included with Windows XP versions of Internet Explorer may impede the proper functioning of links and drop down menu items included in the method pack.  If a link or drop down menu item on the method pack home page fails to work properly  on your Windows XP machine, check for the popup toolbar at the top of the page.  Click the popup toolbar to remove the block and allow the link, or drop down menu item to function properly (for that one time).  Alternatively, you may inactivate the popup blocker, when using the method pack as follows:
• Launch Internet Explorer
• Select "Tools" + "Internet Options" from the IE drop down menu
• Select the Advanced Tab
• Scroll down to the Security Settings
• Select the check box next  to the "Allow Active Content to Run in Files on my Computer" item, to disable the popup blocker.

• MICROSOFT WORD DELIVERABLE TEMPLATE READ-ONLY WARNING...Microsoft Word deliverable templates are defined for read-only access in order to prevent you from accidentally making changes to the base deliverable template files. Use the "File"+"Save As" option to save a copy of the deliverable template to a directory on your computer other than under C:\METHOD.

  Note: You will see a Microsoft read-only warning, if you choose to "Save" the Microsoft Word deliverable template rather than "Save As".

• NETSCAPE USERS MAY NEED TO MODIFY PREFERENCES...While using AIM 3.1.0 you may encounter a Netscape message asking you whether you want to open a file or save the file to disk. You should select "Open it", and de-select the "ask me before opening..." checkbox.

• MOVING THE MASS CHANGES DIALOG BOX RESULTS IN BLANKED OUT SCREEN...If you use the Mass Changes function available for deliverable templates associated with Microsoft Word, please be aware that moving the Mass Changes dialog box to another location on the screen will result in blanking out of the uncovered portions of the screen. You will not be able to view the document. To view the document press the Cancel button in the Mass Changes dialog box.

Contributor List:

Authors and Content Contributors:

Steve Buchan, Gary Burns, Bruce Dehner, Linda Goossens, Teresia Haase, Erik Jarlstrom, Jim Lange, Maurizio Papini, Fred Walker

Ulf Akerberg, Jackie Alcalde, Michael Alfano, Richard Andryszewski, Theopolis Armstrong, Jay Ashbridge, Anthony Ashton, Dawn Austin, John Bard, Rajiv Bartakke, Claire Bateman, Rodney Bates, Michel Bazinet, Ron Betzer, Susan Black, Kathleen Booth, Gary Born, Molly Bullard, Rachel Carlson, David Carr, John Ciampi, Steve Clarke, Andrew Clay, Michael Conners, Andrew Cooke, Julie Corbett, Darron Corfield, Leta Davis, Frank Deming , Mike Densley, David Dickson, Janelle Diller, Roger Donaldson, Dean Douglas, Don Edwards, Anthony Fabbi, John Faucher, Bill Feller, Dave Finley, Dennis Gates, Mike Geraci, David Glomski, Susan Graham, Mark Grippando, Don Grons, Elyse Gura, Jerry Hancock, Kathy Harrod, Jon Hartl, Charles Haywood, Thomas Heimburger, Rick Hendricks, James Holsclaw, Thomas Jarocki, Gary Johnson, Michael Jones, Jeff Kenney, Greg Kerr, Steven Kim, Kathy Koenig, Josee Lafortune, Ginette Larouche, Norbert Lemberg, Mary Leonard, Kurtis Lloyd, Steve Machon, Sara Macready, Craig Martell, Toshia Maund, Dennis McDermott, Kim Meringer, Mark Meyer, Dale Mitchell, Lisa Moran, Sigrid Moranz, Lorraine Moriuchi, Frank Myers, Sanjay Narang, Graham Oddey, Joe Partsch, Janet Price, Sian Reese, Tom Ross, Steven Ryzuk, Paul Schlawe, Ramin Sedagaht, Matina Seremetis, Rod Sernett, Wai Lean Sew Hoy, Jack Sikorski, Carol Singer, William Slocumb, Susan Slocumb, Janice Appen Smith, Shirlene Spillers, Bonnie Stanski, Tracy Strickland, Alessandro Tassoni, Lisa Travis, Nicole Vecchiarelli, Lawrence Von Bargen, Maureen Vontz, Suzanne Wade, Chuck Walton, Andrea Ward, Kathryn Welds, Duane Wright, Steven Wu, Tim Wyseman