Detailed Dairy NRC (2001) Software Modifications

July 2018
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1. Fixed compatibility with high-definition monitors and Windows 10 (1803)


December 2012
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1. Net energy for maintenance (NEMaint) equation was fixed:
	1.1. Original: NEMaint = ((NEMaintNS + ColdStr) * HeatStr) + NEmact
	1.2. Revised: NEMaint = ((NEMaintNS + ColdStr) * HeatStr)

2. Fractional passage rate (kp) for dry forage equation was fixed:
	2.1. Original: Kp = 3.362 + (0.479 * BW_DMI) - (0.017 * Feed(x).NDF) - (0.007 * PercentConc)
	2.2. Revised: Kp = 3.362 + (0.479 * BW_DMI) - (0.017 * Feed(x).NDF) + (0.007 * PercentConc)

3. Software window size:
	3.1. Software window does not start maximized
	3.2. Software window cannot be maximized
	3.3. Software window size is 80% of the computer screen size
	3.4. Splash screen is not maximized when software starts

4. Feed library:
	4.1. Changed label 'CNCPS Feed Library.mdb' to label 'NRC Dairy Cattle Program - Feed Library.mdb' in the error information when the feed library was not found
	4.2. Included Microsoft Jet Database Engine 3.51 in the setup file

5. Software version:
	5.1. Added a dynamic software versioning
	5.2. The current software version is shown in the splash screen

6. Compatibility with 32-bit and 64-bit operational systems:
	6.1. Changed the location of the simulation files to be compatible with Microsoft Windows x64/x86
	6.2. Created a setup file compatible with Microsoft Windows x64