Upload
others
View
3
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
11
Chapter 8A
Productivity Software
2
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
3
Software Suite
22
4
Acquiring Software
• Freeware– No obligation to purchase
• Donations often accepted– Software may be distributed freely– Public domain software
5
Acquiring Software
• Open source– Programs distributed with source code– Allows users to modify the software– Modifications and comments are welcome– Linux and OpenOffice
6
Open Office
33
7
• 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
8
9
Word Processing Programs
• Creates text documents• Graphics and other objects are
supported• Professional quality can be achieved• Simple web pages may be created
44
10
Word Processing Programs
• Interface– Document area– Menu bar– Toolbars– Rulers– Scroll bars– Status bars
11
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
12
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
55
13
Spreadsheet Programs
• Calculates numbers and finances• Data viewable in many ways
– Tables– Graphs
• Complex calculations can be automated
14
Spreadsheet Programs
• Interface– Rows, columns and cells
• Cell holds data or formulas– Formula bar– Labels describe cell contents– Values– Dates– Formulas
15
Presentation Programs
• Creates slides or transparencies• Complete set is a presentation• Enhances a speech or lecture• Color and animation enhance the slides
66
16
Spreadsheet Interface
17
Presentation Programs
• Interface– Similar to a word processor– Slide window– Outline window– Speaker notes
18
Presentation Interface
77
19
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
20
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
21
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/
88
22
Personal InformationManagers
• PIM software• Keep track of contact information• Track upcoming events and times• MS Outlook is popular
23
Personal InformationManagers
• Data organization– Contact information organized by last
name– Users may search for data– Appointment reminders can be set
Chapter 8A
End of Chapter
99
Chapter 8B
Graphics and Multimedia
26
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
27
Bitmap Resized
This image was drawn as a straight line.This image was drawn as a straight line.
1010
28
Graphic File Formats
• Vector images– Drawn using mathematical formulas– Formulas describe the line properties– CAD and animation software– Resizing image will not reduce quality
29
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
30
Graphic File Formats
• Common bitmapped file formats– BMP– EMF– GIF– JPG– PICT– PNG– TIFF
1111
31
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
32
Acquiring Images
• Scanners– Like a photocopier– Image is saved onto disk– Scanners import a variety of formats
33
Acquiring Images
• Digital cameras– Stores digitized images– Basically a scanner– Image can be a :
• JPEF• TIFF• RAW (unformatted)
1212
34
Acquiring Images
• Digital video cameras– Stores full motion video– Uses long term storage– Movie can be transferred to DVD
35
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
36
Graphics Software
• Paint programs– Create bitmap images– Includes sophisticated tools– Artists draw with several brushes– Objects drawn become permanent– Windows Paint– Adobe Photoshop
1313
37
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
38
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/
39
Enhancing a Photo
1414
40
Graphics Software
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)– Generates vector files– Engineering and design fields– Drawings accurate to the millimeter– AutoCAD
41
Graphics Software
• 3D modeling software– Generates three dimensional images– Image can be shaped on screen– Image is animated frame by frame
42
Graphics Software
• Computer generated imaging– Generates photo realistic images– Used for movies and television– Software eliminates tedious parts
1515
43
Multimedia Basics
• Medium– Way of sharing information– Voice, pictures, text– More effective with multiple mediums– Multimedia presents information with one
medium
44
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?
45
Flash
• http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/flashpro/• Vector animation software
• Flash Tutorialhttp://www.w3schools.com/flash/default.asp