Software Tips

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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

Adobe Creative Cloud (alphabetical order):
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
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:
STL File Format Tipsstereolithography
a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model
SVG File Format TipsScalable Vector Graphics
a document format to reproduce 2D graphics
USDZ File Format TipsUniversal Scene Description
an "ecosystem" for 3D objects and 3D worlds
Links on Wikipedia:
3MF — XML-based data format designed specifically for additive manufacturing
G-code — "control automated machine tools, as well as for 3D-printer slicers"
JSONJavaScript Object Notation, human readable format for exchanging data
PDFPortable Document Format, for document publishing based on Adobe's PostScript language
GIFGraphics Interchange Format, bitmap format that is also used for animation
PNGPortable Network Graphics, raster format for images with or without transparency
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
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
QR Codes
How To Slack
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Computers — Ubuntu  
  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.