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'''Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.'''
 
'''Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.'''
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Use of software installed on PPM computers does not require any additional required training (Level 1).<br>
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Members can use our (3) Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).<br>
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<br>'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
  
 
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=== Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM ===
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=== '''Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications'''===
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:'''Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications (alphabetical order):'''
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:'''[[Adobe After Effects Tips]]''' — animate both still images and illustrations
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::'''[[Adobe After Effects Tips]]''' — animate both still images and illustrations
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::'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' — view and manage files
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:'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' — view and manage files
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::'''[[Adobe Dreamweaver Tips]]''' — build sites for any browser or device
 
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::'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' — draw vector graphics
 
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::'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]''' — create page layouts
 
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::'''[[Adobe Lightroom Tips]]''' — edit graphics and photos
 
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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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:'''[[Adobe Dreamweaver Tips]]''' — build sites for any browser or device
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' — draw vector graphics
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]''' — create page layouts
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:'''[[Adobe Lightroom Tips]]''' — edit graphics and photos
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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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==='''Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM'''===
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' — online graphic design software
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' — online graphic design software
 
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' — create and print vector graphics
 
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' — create and print vector graphics
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:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
 
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
  
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' — Roland printing software
  
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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
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:'''[[GIMP Software Tips]]''' — raster image editing desktop application
 
:'''[[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
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:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
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:'''[[Penpot Tips]]''' — tool to prototype user interfaces and other projects
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:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
 
:'''[[Sonic Pi Tips]]''' — code-based music creation and live performance tool
 
:'''[[Sonic Pi Tips]]''' — code-based music creation and live performance tool
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all&nbsp;levels
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all&nbsp;levels
  
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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
 
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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to a CNC router table
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:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to CNC equipment
  
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:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]''' — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
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==Hand-Curated Links==
 
===Interface Guidelines===
 
===Interface Guidelines===
 
:'''''Consistency benefits both users and developers:'''''
 
:'''''Consistency benefits both users and developers:'''''
 
::'''[[wikipedia:Human_interface_guidelines|Human interface guidelines]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
::'''[[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
 
::'''[[wikipedia:Jakob_Nielsen_(usability_consultant)#Jakob's_law|Jakob's Law of User Experience]]''' — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
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::'''[https://www.nngroup.com/articles/qr-code-guidelines/ 13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines]''' — [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ NN/g]
  
 
:'''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
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:'''Android'''
 
:'''Android'''
 
::'''[https://developer.android.com/develop Develop for Android]''' — code samples, guides, and API&nbsp;reference
 
::'''[https://developer.android.com/develop Develop for Android]''' — code samples, guides, and API&nbsp;reference
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:'''Apple'''
 
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::'''[https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/getting-started Apple Human Interface Guidelines]''' — all 6 Apple platforms and games
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::'''[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/getting-started Apple Human Interface Guidelines]''' — all 6 platforms
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:'''GNOME'''
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::'''[https://developer.gnome.org/hig/ Human Interface Guidelines]''' — intended for app designers and developers
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:'''Microsoft'''
 
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::'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/get-started Surface devices documentation]''' — Get&nbsp;started
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::'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/get-started Surface devices documentation]'''
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::'''[[wikipedia:Fluent_Design_System|Microsoft Fluent Design System]]''' — on Wikipedia
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::'''[https://fluent2.microsoft.design/ Microsoft Fluent Design System]'''
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==Additional Help==
 
==Additional Help==
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
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:'''[[File Format Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
  
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[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>]]
 
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.<br>
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Revision as of 11:21, 30 March 2025

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

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Members can use our (3) Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).




Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

File Format Tips
GitHub Tips

 


burst of white rays on orange background

Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications

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

Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

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)
VersaWorks — Roland printing software

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

Blender Tips — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
GIMP Software Tips — raster image editing desktop application
Inkscape Tips — multi-platform vector graphics software application
MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages
Penpot Tips — tool to prototype user interfaces and other projects
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

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 CNC equipment
Tinkercad — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"

Hand-Curated Links

Interface Guidelines

Consistency benefits both users and developers:
Human interface guidelines — on Wikipedia
Jakob's Law of User Experience — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines — NN/g
Adobe
Spectrum, Adobe's design system — Principles / Resources / Implementations
Android
Develop for Android — code samples, guides, and API reference
Apple
Apple Human Interface Guidelines — all 6 Apple platforms and games
Designing for visionOS — Apple.com
GNOME
Human Interface Guidelines — intended for app designers and developers
Microsoft
Surface devices documentation
Microsoft Fluent Design System


Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

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.

 

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