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=== Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM ===
 
=== Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM ===
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:'''Adobe Creative Cloud:'''
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:'''Adobe Creative Cloud (alphabetical order):'''
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:'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' — view and manage files
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::'''[[Adobe After Effects Tips]]''' — animate both still images and illustrations
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' — draw vector graphics
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::'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' — view and manage files
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]''' — create page layouts
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::'''[[Adobe Dreamweaver Tips]]''' — build sites for any browser or device
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:'''[[Adobe Lightroom Tips]]''' — edit graphics and photos
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::'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' — draw vector graphics
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' — edit raster graphics and photos
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::'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]''' — create page layouts
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:'''[[Adobe Premiere Tips]]''' — create videos
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::'''[[Adobe Lightroom Tips]]''' — edit graphics and photos
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:'''[[Adobe Dreamweaver Tips]]''' — build sites for any browser or device
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::'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' — edit raster graphics and photos
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::'''[[Adobe Premiere Tips]]''' — create videos
  
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' — online graphic design software  
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' — online graphic design software
 
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' — create and print vector graphics
 
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' — create and print vector graphics
 
:'''[[LightBurn Tips]]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
 
:'''[[LightBurn Tips]]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
 
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
 
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
  
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===Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM===
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=== Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM===
 
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips|Blender Tips]]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
 
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips|Blender Tips]]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' — multi-platform vector graphics software application
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' — multi-platform vector graphics software application
 
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips]]''' — edit and publish wiki pages
 
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips]]''' — edit and publish wiki pages
 
:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
 
:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
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:'''[[Sonic Pi Tips]]''' — code-based music creation and live performance tool
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels
  
 
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
  
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=== Other software used at PPM ===
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===Other software used at PPM===
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM
 
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM
 
:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]''' — send files to a vinyl cutter
 
:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]''' — send files to a vinyl cutter
 
:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
 
:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips|Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to a CNC router table
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to a CNC router table
  
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===File format info===
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===File formats===
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:on Wikipedia:
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:'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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::'''[[STL File Format Tips]]''' — '''stereolithography''', a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model
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::'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]''' — '''JavaScript Object Notation'''
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::'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' — '''Scalable Vector Graphics''', a document format to reproduce 2D graphics
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:::a human-readable document format for storing and exchanging data
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::'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' — '''Universal Scene Description''', a "ecosystem" for 3D objects and 3D worlds
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::'''[[STL File Format Tips]]''' — '''stereolithography'''
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:on Wikipedia:
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::: a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model
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::'''[[wikipedia:3D_Manufacturing_Format|3MF]]''' — XML-based data format designed specifically for additive manufacturing
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::'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' — '''Scalable Vector Graphics'''
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::'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — "control automated machine tools, as well as for 3D-printer slicers"
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:::a document format to reproduce 2D graphics
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::'''[[wikipedia:JSON|JSON]]''' — '''JavaScript Object Notation''', human readable format for exchanging data
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::'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' — '''Universal Scene Description'''
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::'''[[wikipedia:PDF|PDF]]''' — '''Portable Document Format''', for document publishing based on Adobe's '''[https://www.adobe.com/products/postscript.html PostScript]''' language
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:::an "ecosystem" for 3D objects and 3D worlds
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::'''[[wikipedia:PNG|PNG]]''' — '''Portable Network Graphics''', raster format for images with or without transparency
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::'''[[wikipedia:YAML|YAML]]''' — human readable language commonly used for configuration files, '''[https://yaml.org/ yaml.org]'''
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:'''Links on Wikipedia:'''
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::'''[[wikipedia:3D_Manufacturing_Format|3MF]]''' — XML-based data format designed specifically for additive&nbsp;manufacturing
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::'''[[wikipedia:ASCII_art|ASCII art]]''' — "computer art form using text&nbsp;characters"
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::'''[[wikipedia:AutoCAD_DXF|DXF]]''' — '''Drawing Exchange Format,''' a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk
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::'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — "control automated machine tools, as well as for 3D-printer&nbsp;slicers"
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::'''[[wikipedia:GIF|GIF]]''' — '''Graphics Interchange Format''', bitmap format that is also used for&nbsp;animation
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::'''[[wikipedia:PDF|PDF]]''' — '''Portable Document Format''', for publishing documents with text, graphics, and&nbsp;multimedia
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::'''[[wikipedia:Property_list|plist]]''' — '''Property list''' files are often used to store a user's settings
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::'''[[wikipedia:PNG|PNG]]''' — '''Portable Network Graphics''', raster format for images with or without&nbsp;transparency
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::'''[[wikipedia:PostScript|PostScript]]''' — page description language, and corresponding language interpreter from&nbsp;Adobe
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::'''[[wikipedia:WebP|WebP]]''' — developed by Google as a replacement for other raster formats&nbsp;(faster)
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::'''[[wikipedia:YAML|YAML]]''' — human readable language commonly used for configuration&nbsp;files
  
 
===Interface Guidelines===
 
===Interface Guidelines===
 
:'''''Consistency benefits both users and developers:'''''
 
:'''''Consistency benefits both users and developers:'''''
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:'''[[wikipedia:Human_interface_guidelines|Human interface guidelines]]''' — on Wikipedia
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::'''[[wikipedia:Human_interface_guidelines|Human interface guidelines]]''' — on Wikipedia
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::'''[[wikipedia:Jakob_Nielsen_(usability_consultant)#Jakob's_law|Jakob's Law of User Experience]]''' — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
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:'''Adobe'''
 
:'''Adobe'''
 
::'''[https://spectrum.adobe.com/ Spectrum, Adobe's design system]''' — Principles / Resources / Implementations
 
::'''[https://spectrum.adobe.com/ Spectrum, Adobe's design system]''' — Principles / Resources / Implementations
 
:'''Android'''
 
:'''Android'''
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::'''[https://developer.android.com/develop Develop for Android]''' — code samples, guides, and API reference
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::'''[https://developer.android.com/develop Develop for Android]''' — code samples, guides, and API&nbsp;reference
 
:'''Apple'''
 
:'''Apple'''
 
::'''[https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/designing-for-visionos Designing for visionOS]''' — Apple.com
 
::'''[https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/designing-for-visionos Designing for visionOS]''' — Apple.com
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::'''[https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/platforms Apple Human Interface Guidelines]''' — (all 6) Platforms
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::'''[https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/getting-started Apple Human Interface Guidelines]''' — all 6 platforms
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:'''Linux'''
 
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::'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-human-interface-guidelines/ Differences Between Linux's Human Interface Guidelines]''' — makeuseof.com
 
 
:'''Microsoft'''
 
:'''Microsoft'''
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::'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/get-started Surface devices documentation]''' — Get started
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::'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/get-started Surface devices documentation]''' — Get&nbsp;started
 
::'''[[wikipedia:Fluent_Design_System|Microsoft Fluent Design System]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
::'''[[wikipedia:Fluent_Design_System|Microsoft Fluent Design System]]''' — on Wikipedia
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==Classes==
 
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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==Training==
 
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
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===[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps]===
 
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:'''adobe.com'''
 
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===[https://www.khanacademy.org/computing Kahn Academy]===
 
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===[https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs Kahnmigo]===
 
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:'''(World-class AI for education)'''
 
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
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:'''[[How To Slack]]'''
 
  
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 4 December 2024

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.

Use of software installed on PPM computers does not require any additional required training (Level 1).


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


burst of white rays on orange background

Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

Adobe Creative Cloud (alphabetical order):
Adobe After Effects Tips — animate both still images and illustrations
Adobe Bridge Tips — view and manage files
Adobe Dreamweaver Tips — build sites for any browser or device
Adobe Illustrator Tips — draw vector graphics
Adobe InDesign Tips — create page layouts
Adobe Lightroom Tips — edit graphics and photos
Adobe Photoshop Tips — edit raster graphics and photos
Adobe Premiere Tips — create videos
Canva Tips — online graphic design software
CorelDRAW X6 Tips — create and print vector graphics
LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
VCarve Tips — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)


Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM

Blender Tips — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
Inkscape Tips — multi-platform vector graphics software application
MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages
PrusaSlicer Tips — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
Sonic Pi Tips — code-based music creation and live performance tool
Visual Studio Code Tips — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels
List of free and open-source software packages — on Wikipedia

Other software used at PPM

Autodesk Fusion Tips — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM
Cutting Master 3 Tips — send files to a vinyl cutter
Lychee Slicer Tips — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
Mach4 Tips — send G-code to a CNC router table

File formats

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
JSON File Format Tips — JavaScript Object Notation
a human-readable document format for storing and exchanging data
STL File Format Tips — stereolithography
a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model
SVG File Format Tips — Scalable Vector Graphics
a document format to reproduce 2D graphics
USDZ File Format Tips — Universal Scene Description
an "ecosystem" for 3D objects and 3D worlds
Links on Wikipedia:
3MF — XML-based data format designed specifically for additive manufacturing
ASCII art — "computer art form using text characters"
DXF — Drawing Exchange Format, a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk
G-code — "control automated machine tools, as well as for 3D-printer slicers"
GIF — Graphics Interchange Format, bitmap format that is also used for animation
PDF — Portable Document Format, for publishing documents with text, graphics, and multimedia
plist — Property list files are often used to store a user's settings
PNG — Portable Network Graphics, raster format for images with or without transparency
PostScript — page description language, and corresponding language interpreter from Adobe
WebP — developed by Google as a replacement for other raster formats (faster)
YAML — human readable language commonly used for configuration files

Interface Guidelines

Consistency benefits both users and developers:
Human interface guidelines — on Wikipedia
Jakob's Law of User Experience — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
Adobe
Spectrum, Adobe's design system — Principles / Resources / Implementations
Android
Develop for Android — code samples, guides, and API reference
Apple
Designing for visionOS — Apple.com
Apple Human Interface Guidelines — all 6 platforms
Microsoft
Surface devices documentation — Get started
Microsoft Fluent Design System — on Wikipedia

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

GitHub Tips
Procreate app Tips
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Computers — Ubuntu  
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Arduino  
  Raspberry Pi  
  PPM Library  

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 

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