With the realignment of skilled labor, the continuing advance of techn
ology and new industrial constraints, training is and will become a po
tent force during the 1990s. Dynamic, direct-connect training simulato
rs provide invaluable hands-on experience and their application can pl
ay a pivotal role in the profitability of a new plant or process, and
the overall effectiveness of a training program. This paper outlines s
ix steps to selecting a training simulator and ensuring a successful p
roject.