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Chapter 8A
Productivity Software
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Acquiring Software
• Commercial software– Software that must be purchased– Stand alone products
• Solve one type of problem
– Software suites• Integrated tools that work together• Solve many problems
– Shareware• Try before you buy• May deactivate if not purchased
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Software Suite
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Acquiring Software
• Freeware– No obligation to purchase
• Donations often accepted– Software may be distributed freely– Public domain software
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Acquiring Software
• Open source– Programs distributed with source code– Allows users to modify the software– Modifications and comments are welcome– Linux and OpenOffice
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Open Office
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• Changing the Office Productivity market• Google Docs & Spreadsheets• A free web-based word processing and
spreadsheet program• Allows for remote access• http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/• Check out all the software options
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Word Processing Programs
• Creates text documents• Graphics and other objects are
supported• Professional quality can be achieved• Simple web pages may be created
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Word Processing Programs
• Interface– Document area– Menu bar– Toolbars– Rulers– Scroll bars– Status bars
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Word Processing Programs
• Entering and editing text– Text is entered by typing– Cursor indicates position– Blocks of text can be manipulated– Most other programs include text tools
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Word Processing Programs
• Formatting text– Controls the document’s appearance– Character formatting tools
• Fonts• Type style
– Paragraph formatting tools• Line spacing• Tabs
– Document formatting tools• Margins• Headers
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Spreadsheet Programs
• Calculates numbers and finances• Data viewable in many ways
– Tables– Graphs
• Complex calculations can be automated
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Spreadsheet Programs
• Interface– Rows, columns and cells
• Cell holds data or formulas– Formula bar– Labels describe cell contents– Values– Dates– Formulas
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Presentation Programs
• Creates slides or transparencies• Complete set is a presentation• Enhances a speech or lecture• Color and animation enhance the slides
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Spreadsheet Interface
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Presentation Programs
• Interface– Similar to a word processor– Slide window– Outline window– Speaker notes
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Presentation Interface
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Presentation Programs
• Creating a presentation– Templates can simplify the process– Build the slides
• Pick a layout• Enter the desired text• Apply special formatting
– Continue adding slides in order– Apply slide transitions if desired
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Presentation Programs
• Presenting slide shows– Use to enhance a speech– Mouse click advances to next slide– Digital Files– Computer screen delivery– Large monitor delivery– Data projector
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The Software
• PowerPoint - part of MS Office• http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/powerpoint/FX100487761033.aspx• Keynote - Apple software• http://www.apple.com/iwork/keynote/
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• PIM software• Keep track of contact information• Track upcoming events and times• MS Outlook is popular
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• Data organization– Contact information organized by last
name– Users may search for data– Appointment reminders can be set
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End of Chapter
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Chapter 8B
Graphics and Multimedia
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Graphic File Formats
• Bitmapped images– Most common image type– Also called raster images– Image is drawn using a pixel grid– Each grid contains a color– Color depth
• Number of usable colors– Used to store drawings or photographs– Resizing image can reduce quality
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Bitmap Resized
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Graphic File Formats
• Vector images– Drawn using mathematical formulas– Formulas describe the line properties– CAD and animation software– Resizing image will not reduce quality
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Graphic File Formats
• File formats and compatibility– Method for storing an image– Each method has pros and cons– Some formats are proprietary– Graphic software can handle all formats
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Graphic File Formats
• Common bitmapped file formats– BMP– EMF– GIF– JPG– PICT– PNG– TIFF
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Graphic File Formats
• Vector file formats– Mathematically derived, scalable and
resolution -independent• Adobe Illustrator is the most popular
vector software today• Check this excellent promo for Adobe• http://www.adobe.com/creativemind/?sd
id=QHSH
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Acquiring Images
• Scanners– Like a photocopier– Image is saved onto disk– Scanners import a variety of formats
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Acquiring Images
• Digital cameras– Stores digitized images– Basically a scanner– Image can be a :
• JPEF• TIFF• RAW (unformatted)
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Acquiring Images
• Digital video cameras– Stores full motion video– Uses long term storage– Movie can be transferred to DVD
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Acquiring Images
• Clip art– Originally a book with images– Now a CD with images– Most office suites include a selection– Additional clip art is online
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Graphics Software
• Paint programs– Create bitmap images– Includes sophisticated tools– Artists draw with several brushes– Objects drawn become permanent– Windows Paint– Adobe Photoshop
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Graphics Software
• Draw programs– Create vector based images– Used when accuracy is critical– Objects have an outline and fill
• Both have line style and color• Can fill using pictures
– Adobe Illustrator
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Graphics Software
• Photo-editing software– Modify and manipulate digital images– Work at the pixel level– Images can be enhanced– Picture flaws can be repaired– Pictures can be completely changed– Photoshop and GIMP(free)
• http://www.gimp.org/
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Enhancing a Photo
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Graphics Software
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)– Generates vector files– Engineering and design fields– Drawings accurate to the millimeter– AutoCAD
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Graphics Software
• 3D modeling software– Generates three dimensional images– Image can be shaped on screen– Image is animated frame by frame
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Graphics Software
• Computer generated imaging– Generates photo realistic images– Used for movies and television– Software eliminates tedious parts
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Multimedia Basics
• Medium– Way of sharing information– Voice, pictures, text– More effective with multiple mediums– Multimedia presents information with one
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Multimedia Basics
• Interactivity– Users and program respond– Users can control the content– Main difference between TV and computer
• Convergence………will it all be in onebox someday?
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Flash
• http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/flashpro/• Vector animation software
• Flash Tutorialhttp://www.w3schools.com/flash/default.asp