Controls
Before a trainee can control the virtual Long Wall, he/she needs to master the different controls. The Shearer Information Screen is situated at the bottom-left. This screen provides feedback as to the status of the shearer. The shearer is started with the Shearer Control Panel (bottom-center). This virtual panel is operated via mouse-clicks. Once the shearer has been started, it may be controlled with the Shearer Remote Control (top-right). The Shearer Remote Control may be operated via mouse-clicks as well. A real Shearer Remote Control, interfaced to the simulator computer, is normally used. Once a trainee has mastered the controls (pre-simulation mode) he/she may graduate to the main simulator.

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