Please setup and test your workstation at least two business days in advance of your SIM to allow time for troubleshooting.
For technical assistance, please call 352-594-5405 (available Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM ET).
Step 1: Setup Workstation to Minimum Requirements
- Operating System: We are only able to deliver the SIM using the Microsoft Windows operating system or Windows Parallels for Mac.
- Hardware (PC) Requirements:
- CPU: 1GHz Intel processor, or faster
- Memory (RAM): 8GB
- Monitors: Two 19” monitors w/ 1280 X 1024 (4:3) or 1440 X 900 (16:10) resolution. Please note that two monitors are required – one to display the data entry screen and one to display the image viewer. The SIM will not function properly if only one monitor is used.
- Minimum Internet Connection Requirements: At least 20 megabits; Ensure your speed is appropriate via the Speedtest.
- Browser Requirements: Download the latest production release of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Please note that Internet Explorer is not compatible.
- Allow Cookies: Ensure your Microsoft Windows operating system is set up to allow cookies.
- Enable JavaScript: Enable JavaScript in Mozilla Firefox or enable JavaScript in Google Chrome.
Step 2: Download and Install the Image Viewer (Visage, Thin Client)
- Download and install Visage for Windows. Choose Windows 64-bit, unless you have older 32-bit computer.
- If you are already using Visage, we recommend you install/reinstall the latest version of the Visage Thin-Client.
- Note: All previous versions of Visage must be uninstalled, before installing the newest version of Visage.
Step 3: During the “Client Login” Process, Fill in the Server Name Only (cpv-visage.acr.org)
- Do not fill in a User name or Password.
- Select “Auto Launch” hyperlink to proceed to the next step
Step 4: During the “Auto Launch” Process, Check the Applicable Boxes 
- “Start Auto Launch Server when I log into the system”
- “For All Users”
- “Run Auto Launch Server (server is currently running)”
- Select “Ok” to proceed to the next step
Step 5: Turn Off Pop-Up Blockers
- Disable Pop-Up Blockers: Pop-up blockers must be disabled so that pop-ups will be allowed. Turn off browser pop-up blockers in Mozilla Firefox or turn off browser pop-up blockers in Google Chrome. If a Google toolbar has been installed, you will also need to turn off Google Toolbar pop-up blockers.
- REMINDER: Internet Explorer is NOT supported
Step 6: Test Your Workstation 
- Open Google Chrome or Firefox and log into the SIM Website: 3s.acr.org/widi
- Login using your ACR username and password
- If you do not remember your ACR credentials, navigate to ACR.org, click on MyACR and reset your password. Your username will be included in the password reset email.
- Select Emergency Trauma
- General
- System Check
- General
- Click on any of the cases to automatically launch the image viewer
- Confirm that the image viewer launches and that cases are scrolling properly with no lag or latency
Step 7: Taking the SIM
- Once you have tested your workstation and confirmed your scheduled SIM date and time you will follow these directions to access the SIM.
- Open Google Chrome or Firefox and log into the SIM Website: 3s.acr.org/widi
- Login using your ACR username and password
- Select General Radiology
- General
- Nines SIM 2020 Part 1
- Nines SIM 2020 Part 2
- General
- Click on any of the cases to automatically launch the image viewer
- Once you finish all cases, click on the orange Submit button in the upper right corner. Sign out after submitting your SIM.
- If you encounter technical issues at any time, please contact the WIDI SIM Team immediately at 352-594-5405.