January 3rd, 2011 — news
We had a speaker lined up who cancelled and couldn’t find anyone to fill in at the last minute. Seems that’s what happened last year too. Everyone’s busy getting ready for the end of the year then gearing back up after the holidays. Traditionally, this was also when PTC/User presentations were due and that complicated things. Maybe we’ll just skip having meetings Nov-Jan. If you want your User fix, head over to Single-Sourcing Solutions and the Arbortext Monster Garage.
We’ll see you in February when our speaker is Deb West-Maciaszek from Nikon Precision!
May 5th, 2010 — meetings
Update: The video for this meeting has been posted here.
Please join us online for our regular meeting:
“Combining Projections to Create Enhanced Lineart Images“
Presented by Rick Ernst, Newbook Production
Date: Saturday, 24 July 2010, 9:00-10:30 AM Pacific/US
Location: Online via GoToMeeting. You must Register to receive the GoToMeeting invite.
Cost: Free and open to all who wish to attend.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/674447594
Abstract:
In this demonstration, we explore a series of steps that can be used to create a title cover page images comprised of a continuous tone image (Photograph) and lineart. This technique is ideally suited for title cover page illustrations for a technical manual or publication. This type of technique was utilized in the 1950s-1970s where illustrators created lineart images on clear acetate on top of airbrush retouched photographic images to improve the visual impact of the image.
We will explore the basic operations involved with combining projections to create enhanced lineart images. After completing this demonstration, we will understand the advantages of associativity, be able to access the Image browser and apply an associative link to to 3-D CAD solid models. Next we will apply colors to selected assemblies, parts and apply 3-D projections to convert the 3-D data to a 2-D illustration. Next, we will apply adjustments to the Background layer and duplicate the associative link to the Standard layer. Then we will apply a 3-D Transformation to return to the 3-D environment where we will convert the image to 2-D lineart. Finally we will adjust the thick and thin pens as necessary and export the file as a raster image.
Audience:
This demonstration is intended for Authors and Illustrators of technical information who work with 3-D CAD data and want to create title cover page illustrations.
Topics:
- The Advantages of Associativity
- Access the Image browser
- Apply an associative link (to a 3-D CAD solid model)
- Apply colors to assemblies and parts
- Apply 3-D Projections and convert to 2-D image.
- Adjust the Background Layer
- Duplicate the associative link
- Apply 3-D Transformation
- Convert to 2-D and apply Thick and Thin lines
- Adjust Thick and Thin Pens as necessary
- Export a file
About the Speaker
Rick Ernst was born in 1967 in Kitchener, Ontario. Rick attended Sheridan College where he studied Scientific (Technical) Illustration and Computer Graphics. Rick has more than 14 years of accomplished experience in the areas of Technical Publications and Illustration. Experience working with military, telecommunications and construction equipment standards. His related experience includes two years at PTC as a Technical Writer and less than a year at ITEDO as a technical support Engineer. At PTC he rewrote the Arbortext IsoDraw curriculum consisting of three courses: Arbortext IsoDraw Foundation, Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess and Arbortext IsoDraw Update. Currently Rick works for Newbook Production Inc. as the training co-ordinator where he fulfills a variety of tasks to support customer learning, engagement, and training.
Note
This meeting will be held online. You must RSVP to receive the GoToMeeting invite. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Acknowledgements
This meeting is brought to you by the SF Bay Arbortext PTC/User Group.
We want to thank Single-Sourcing Solutions for coordinating our meeting logistics, administration, and for providing access to their GoToMeeting resources and conference bridge facilities.
April 7th, 2010 — meetings
UPDATED: The video for this meeting has been posted here.
Please join us online for our next meeting:
“A Developer’s Guide to IsoDraw Customization,
Macro Coding, and the Associated Benefits“
Presented by Trevor Hendricks, Kohler Co.
Date: Saturday, 26 June 2010, 9:00-10:30 AM Pacific/US
Location: Online via GoToMeeting. You must Register to receive the GoToMeeting invite.
Cost: Free and open to all who wish to attend.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/709075803
Topic
This presentation is focused on the customization of IsoDraw. It will consist of general examples of how macros can be used to simply common tasks, benefits of setting preference files, and advantages of using custom toolbars. The session will be divided into three main components: macros, preference files, and toolbars.
The first component will consist of suggested macro applications such as:
- Custom macro that both saves master files and exports production files.
- Centralized variable setting macro.
- File clean-up routines.
The session’s second component will focus on the advantages of setting preference files:
- Consistency of file content.
- Shared import and export settings.
The final portion will focus on creating toolbars.
- Keeping toolbars user-friendly.
- Categorizing tasks by use of various toolbars.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Effectively create macros to streamline the processes of common tasks.
- Set preference file to ensure consistency.
- And finally, organize macros and common tasks into user-friendly toolbars.
About the Speaker
Trevor Hendricks is the master of all things IsoDraw at Kohler — and everywhere else. Everyone in the IsoDraw community looks to Trevor for advice, suggestions, and guidance. Trevor can be found at the forums at PTC.com. We are delighted to have him presenting this month.
Note
This meeting will be held online. You must RSVP to receive the GoToMeeting invite. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Acknowledgements
This meeting is brought to you by the SF Bay Arbortext PTC/User Group.
We want to thank Single-Sourcing Solutions for coordinating our meeting logistics, administration, and for providing access to their GoToMeeting resources and conference bridge facilities.
