Andrew, our graphic designer here at SoftwareMedia.com, put together an animation tutorial using Adobe Flash and Adobe Fireworks (after much pushing and nagging from me, I admit). Learn how to apply motion to objects in Flash by using the classic tween feature.
If Andrew starts to bug the crap out of you, click on the image above to get him to stop waving and bobbing. Don’t worry, I got annoyed too — so I made sure he built in that click to bring things to a halt. Just kidding, Andrew… you rock, for making this tutorial….
SoftwareMedia TV’s spotlight star is donning the sleek black look, once again. Experienced Microsoft sales rep, Todd Francis, is back for part two of our Microsoft Open Business licensing video series. In our first video, Todd explained how to purchase basic products through the Microsoft Open Business Program. He went over frequently asked questions such as how many licenses you will need, the different product options available and the benefits of buying a product with software assurance. In part two of this series, watch as Todd explains how to purchase the more complicated products available through the Microsoft Open Business Program. The following video also runs through the differences between the two available CAL licenses — user CALs and device CALs. In addition, Todd also explains other important terms, such as processor license and external connector.
For more information, see our Microsoft Open Licensing Guides. See more software tutorials by clicking on the SoftwareMedia TV tag or follow us on YouTube. Although this wraps up our Microsoft Open Business licensing videos, never fear! Todd will be b(l)ack soon.
Are there any topics you would like Todd to explain? Anything you want us to cover? Hit that comment link and let us know!
Earlier this week, blog posts about Windows 7 “GodMode” fluttered the tech web. Jeremy was kind enough to capture a quick video for us. If you have Windows 7, just hit play to see how easy it is to enable “GodMode.” Oh, this is the code you will need (for the convenience of simple copy and paste):
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Ina Fried, from CNET.com, says “GodMode” also works with Vista, but with possible problems. Find out more by reading her Beyond Binary blog.
Todd is back, and again in black! SoftwareMedia TV presents a two-part series on Microsoft Open Business licensing. Our seasoned Microsoft sales rep, Todd, explains how to purchase basic products through the Microsoft Open Business Program. This video covers frequently asked questions such as how many licenses you will need, the different product options available and the benefits of buying a product with software assurance.
For more information, see our Microsoft Open Licensing Guides. See more software tutorials by clicking on the SoftwareMedia TV tag or follow us on YouTube. Be sure to stay tuned for part two of the Microsoft Open Business licensing series; Todd will be back for another stab at internet fame. He’ll probably even keep to those sleek, sexy black shirts he’s been wearing. Uhh… Todd, do you read all my posts? I mean, those black shirts are macho and ruggedly handsome.
Learn how to zoom and pan by simply using your mouse wheel. This video tutorial quickly walks through zooming and panning basics to easily navigate your drawing in AutoCAD LT 2010.
If you aren’t so much for videos, here’s a text overview:
ZOOM IN: scroll up on your mouse wheel
ZOOM OUT: scroll down on your mouse wheel
PAN: click and hold your mouse wheel, then drag to desired location (let go of the mouse wheel when you are finished dragging)
REGENERATE: type “regenall” in the dynamic input to regenerate your drawing if arcs and circles lose their smoothness or there is limited zooming
CENTER: double-click your mouse wheel to center your drawing within the window
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For this video tutorial, I show you how I created an animated GIF in PhotoShop CS4. The GIF animation is of the twitter bird, who flaps around around a bit and then shows a little banner that asks you to follow him.
In the video below, I walk you through the whole process, from importing the images, to saving it as web content. I show you how to create a timeline, edit slides, and watch your animation before exporting. Read the rest of this entry »
Here at SoftwareMedia, we recently launched a new video series called SoftwareMedia TV. These short, instructional videos will help you learn about everything from painting with Corel Painter 11, to how to purchase Microsoft SQL Server licenses for your company. You can see some of our earlier software tutorials by clicking on the SoftwareMedia TV tag.
In this episode of SoftwareMedia TV, Todd explains the basics of the always confusing Microsoft Open License program. Todd is one of our Microsoft sales representatives that deals with licensing questions on a daily basis. This video gives you a brief overview of how the Microsoft Licensing program is structured, so you can navigate the licensing page on SoftwareMedia a little easier.
If you need more in-depth information or have any questions about whether Microsoft Open License is right for your company, give us a call at 1-800-474-1045.
In my last AutoCAD LT 2010 tutorial, I walked you through the controls found in AutoCAD LT, how to get started drawing, and how to use the new align command. I received a few emails and user comments from that video asking me to create another AutoCAD tutorial. This time around, I explain the basics of dimensioning your drawings in AutoCAD LT.
AutoCAD LT 2010 Dimensioning Tutorial
In this tutorial I outline the basics of setting up your drawing using the correct units, so your dimensions are accurate. I then explain to to use the Dimension Style (dimstyle) command to change the appearance of your dimensions including text sizes, arrowhead sizes, and much more.
This tutorial then explains baseline and continue dimension techniques and how to use both commands. The align and angular dimensioning commands are also explained.
Let me know what other tutorials you would like to see using AutoCAD LT 2010. I have been using AutoCAD for over 10 years and I can help you with any questions you may have about using different commands.
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I recently received a copy of the new AutoCAD LT 2010 from Autodesk. I was pretty excited to try out this new version of AutoCAD LT because I hadn’t used this drafting software since 2003. I knew there had been lots of changes in both the layout and features of AutoCAD LT since then, but I had never had the chance to try out a new version until now.
My first impression of the new AutoCAD LT 2010 upon loading the program was how clean the new layout looked. No longer were there command toolbars crowding the workspace on the top, left and right sides. All of the commands are neatly organized into the new “ribbon” at the top of the page. The ribbon contains individual panels that can be customized and rearranged with very little effort.
I also noticed that I was able to just type in commands without having to first click on the command line at the bottom of the window. This is a serious time saver. There are also dynamic menus that appear by your cursor as you work through a command, again, saving you from having to type in the command line.
There is also an export to PDF feature in the new Application menu that lets you create high-res PDF’s for instant output that you can send to anyone, whether they are a CAD user or not. This is an excellent feature that will definitely help people share and mark-up drawings much easier.
Once I became familiar with the new controls in AutoCAD LT 2010, I began drawing some simple shapes. For those of you that are new to AutoCAD, I included a brief demo of how to get started drawing right away in the video below. These tips should be very helpful in figuring out how to draw in AutoCAD LT for the first time.
AutoCAD LT 2010 also includes a great new command called “align”. This command lets you align and scale one object to another, just by specifying alignment points. Talk about a true time-saver. I give a tutorial of how this command works and how to use it in the video below. If you are an experienced user and just want to see this part of the tutorial, skip to 7:50 in the video.
AutoCAD LT 2010 Tutorial – Getting Started & Align Command
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For more information on this great new CAD software, check out the Autodesk website. We also carry AutoCAD LT 2010 at discount prices at SoftwareMedia. If you happen to be a recently unemployed CAD user, Autodesk is offering a free download of AutoCAD and other popular Autodesk products. Check out my previous blog post about Free Autodesk Software for more details.
EDIT: Autodesk just released a new promotion for upgrading to the new AutoCAD LT 2010. You can save $400 per seat with this offer. See my blog post on the topic for all the details.
Let me know what you think of this demo video. If you would like to see a particular topic covered in a future AutoCAD tutorial, let me know in the comments.
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Today I had the opportunity to try out TurboProject 4 by Office Work Software. This is advanced project planning software that helps you schedule and manage projects and teams effectively, so you stay on task. TurboProject promises to cut your scheduling time in half by allowing you to create project calendars in just minutes and manage your resources with ease.
One of the major advantages to TurboProject 4 is its very low cost of ownership. The Standard version, which includes all of the tools necessary to plan most any project, retails for less than $70. Compared to Microsoft Office Project 2007 Standard which retails for $599, TurboProject really is an excellent value. It also includes many of the same advanced planning and visualization features as Project 2007.
Edit: TurboProject 4 Standard and Express are now on sale at SoftwareMedia for a limited Time. Check out these deals to get TurboProject 4 Standard for only $69. TurboProject 4 Express starts at only $25!
My initial experience with TurboProject was very positive since it walked me through becoming familiar with its basic controls and helped me to get started quickly. The learning curve with this software took about 15 minutes, and then I was comfortable enough with it to explore some new commands on my own.
I have put together a tutorial of how to get started with TurboProject 4 right away. This tutorial will teach you how to add specific events and activities from your project to create a complete shedule in a matter of minutes. I then show you how to control the flow of your project, manage your resources and set up scheduling. After this tutorial you should feel comfortable with the software to begin exploring some of the analysis functions on your own.
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Let me know what you thought of this tutorial, and I would love to hear about your experiences with TurboProject 4 or any other planning software.
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