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KenO
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Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
Am open to all suggestions.
Ken
Am open to all suggestions.
Ken
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Michael A. Terrell
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KenO wrote:
I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which
runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about
any graphics manipulation program will let you do it.
Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
Am open to all suggestions.
I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which
runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about
any graphics manipulation program will let you do it.
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Michael A. Terrell
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KenO wrote:
All of the programs that I listed will open multiple formats.
Should add that it needs to open JPGs.
All of the programs that I listed will open multiple formats.
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KenO
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Should add that it needs to open JPGs.
Ken
Ken
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Jeff Liebermann
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On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:17:03 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
Hit "F12" for the drawing tools. Locating and sizing text is a bit
tricky, but not impossible. GIMP works and looks better, but is more
complexicated. Windoze Paint is quick and easy when I'm in a hurry.
Example of added text and arrows using Irfanview:
<http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/slides/Behringer-PMH518M-PS.html>
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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
<mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
Agreed on all three programs. For tweaking photos, I use Irfanview.KenO wrote:
Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify
parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which
runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about
any graphics manipulation program will let you do it.
Hit "F12" for the drawing tools. Locating and sizing text is a bit
tricky, but not impossible. GIMP works and looks better, but is more
complexicated. Windoze Paint is quick and easy when I'm in a hurry.
Example of added text and arrows using Irfanview:
<http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/slides/Behringer-PMH518M-PS.html>
--
Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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Franc Zabkar
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On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:07:56 -0800 (PST), KenO <kenitholson@yahoo.com>
put finger to keyboard and composed:
I'm running Win98SE, though.
- Franc Zabkar
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put finger to keyboard and composed:
I'm still using PaintShop Pro 5.0 which is about as old as Windows 95.Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
I'm running Win98SE, though.
- Franc Zabkar
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Michael A. Terrell
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
I heard that GIMP was recently updated, but I haven't tried it yet.
On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:17:03 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote:
KenO wrote:
Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify
parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which
runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about
any graphics manipulation program will let you do it.
Agreed on all three programs. For tweaking photos, I use Irfanview.
Hit "F12" for the drawing tools. Locating and sizing text is a bit
tricky, but not impossible. GIMP works and looks better, but is more
complexicated. Windoze Paint is quick and easy when I'm in a hurry.
Example of added text and arrows using Irfanview:
http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/slides/Behringer-PMH518M-PS.html
I heard that GIMP was recently updated, but I haven't tried it yet.
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legg
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On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:36:35 +1100, Franc Zabkar
<fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote:
It will open and edit JPGs, but some revs have limited save formats.
Simple line drawings from the board art are usually better base
material for circuit boart component illustration, than are
photographic images.
Rendered in any format and displayed by any software, they can usually
be generated by 'printscreen' utilities that are the epitomy of
WYSIWYG documentation art.
RL
<fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote:
'Paint' (mspaint.exe) still works for me in most MS OS's.On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:07:56 -0800 (PST), KenO <kenitholson@yahoo.com
put finger to keyboard and composed:
Am looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
I'm still using PaintShop Pro 5.0 which is about as old as Windows 95.
I'm running Win98SE, though.
- Franc Zabkar
It will open and edit JPGs, but some revs have limited save formats.
Simple line drawings from the board art are usually better base
material for circuit boart component illustration, than are
photographic images.
Rendered in any format and displayed by any software, they can usually
be generated by 'printscreen' utilities that are the epitomy of
WYSIWYG documentation art.
RL
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John Robertson
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KenO wrote:
simple objects in jpegs and giffs.
Very quick way to add notations...
John :-#)#
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If you use OSX then PREVIEW natively allows you to add text and drawAm looking for Image Markup Software that would be used to identify parts of circuit boards to minimize any possible confusion.
Am open to all suggestions.
Ken
simple objects in jpegs and giffs.
Very quick way to add notations...
John :-#)#
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John Robertson
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KenO wrote:
John ;-#)#
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Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
Sorry - was bragging about the OS...(ducking)John,
"If you use OSX then PREVIEW natively allows you to add text and draw simple objects in jpegs and giffs. Very quick way to add notations..."
Sorry, I should have mentioned am only looking for Windows apps.
Ken
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www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
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KenO
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Everyone,
Thanks for all your suggestions and comments!
I should have mentioned am using various PCs all which are using Windows XP to 7.
Would be nice if the software was small and can be installed on a USB drive so I could install once and use on all the PCs.
Last unless really needed would like an easy to learn app or at least have tutorials so make the learning curve less steep.
Ken
Thanks for all your suggestions and comments!
I should have mentioned am using various PCs all which are using Windows XP to 7.
Would be nice if the software was small and can be installed on a USB drive so I could install once and use on all the PCs.
Last unless really needed would like an easy to learn app or at least have tutorials so make the learning curve less steep.
Ken
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Michael A. Terrell
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John Robertson wrote:
You turkey! ;-)
KenO wrote:
John,
"If you use OSX then PREVIEW natively allows you to add text and draw simple objects in jpegs and giffs. Very quick way to add notations..."
Sorry, I should have mentioned am only looking for Windows apps.
Ken
Sorry - was bragging about the OS...(ducking)
You turkey! ;-)
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KenO
Guest
Michael,
"I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about any graphics manipulation program will let you do it."
Must admit I have never used any version of Paint.
Did a quick search and found
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Using-Paint
http://fay.iniminimo.com/paint7.html
Also found other alternatives
http://fay.iniminimo.com/free_graphics.html
Do you have any examples of marking up PCBs using Paint?
Should add that I am trying to reduce the number of apps to try to those others have found useful to markup PCB photos.
Ken
"I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about any graphics manipulation program will let you do it."
Must admit I have never used any version of Paint.
Did a quick search and found
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Using-Paint
http://fay.iniminimo.com/paint7.html
Also found other alternatives
http://fay.iniminimo.com/free_graphics.html
Do you have any examples of marking up PCBs using Paint?
Should add that I am trying to reduce the number of apps to try to those others have found useful to markup PCB photos.
Ken
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Michael A. Terrell
Guest
KenO wrote:
No, but I just did a quick one for you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/materrell/8214753518/in/photostream
Paint is under 'Accessories' in Windows so you don't need to install
anything, or carry a program on a stick.
Michael,
"I've use Paint, which is part of Windows. I've also used GIMP which runs under Linux or Windows. Irfanview may do it as well. Just about any graphics manipulation program will let you do it."
Must admit I have never used any version of Paint.
Did a quick search and found
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Using-Paint
http://fay.iniminimo.com/paint7.html
Also found other alternatives
http://fay.iniminimo.com/free_graphics.html
Do you have any examples of marking up PCBs using Paint?
No, but I just did a quick one for you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/materrell/8214753518/in/photostream
Should add that I am trying to reduce the number of apps to try to those others have found useful to markup PCB photos.
Paint is under 'Accessories' in Windows so you don't need to install
anything, or carry a program on a stick.
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KenO
Guest
Jeff,
"For tweaking photos, I use Irfanview. Hit "F12" for the drawing tools."
Example of added text and arrows using Irfanview:
http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/slides/Behringer-PMH518M-PS.html
WAS VERY IMPRESSED!!! so installed the latest version of Irfanview. Tried to do what you did but I got no where.
Did a search for tutorials using "text and arrows using irfanview" but only thing got was this post.
http://www.diybanter.com/electronics-repair/349490-best-image-markup-software-pcbs.html
No "..." got About 2,410,000 results but nothing useful in 1st page.
Any tips on how you did your example?
"Windoze Paint is quick and easy when I'm in a hurry." Sounds like Paint is what I need!!! At least in the beginning.
Thanks again for your example!
Ken
"For tweaking photos, I use Irfanview. Hit "F12" for the drawing tools."
Example of added text and arrows using Irfanview:
http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/repair/slides/Behringer-PMH518M-PS.html
WAS VERY IMPRESSED!!! so installed the latest version of Irfanview. Tried to do what you did but I got no where.
Did a search for tutorials using "text and arrows using irfanview" but only thing got was this post.
http://www.diybanter.com/electronics-repair/349490-best-image-markup-software-pcbs.html
No "..." got About 2,410,000 results but nothing useful in 1st page.
Any tips on how you did your example?
"Windoze Paint is quick and easy when I'm in a hurry." Sounds like Paint is what I need!!! At least in the beginning.
Thanks again for your example!
Ken
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KenO
Guest
Franc,
"I'm still using PaintShop Pro 5.0 which is about as old as Windows 95. I'm running Win98SE, though."
Do you have any examples that I can link to?
Ken
"I'm still using PaintShop Pro 5.0 which is about as old as Windows 95. I'm running Win98SE, though."
Do you have any examples that I can link to?
Ken
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KenO
Guest
RL,
"'Paint' (mspaint.exe) still works for me in most MS OS's. It will open and edit JPGs, but some revs have limited save formats."
Any examples that I can link to?
Thanks
Ken
"'Paint' (mspaint.exe) still works for me in most MS OS's. It will open and edit JPGs, but some revs have limited save formats."
Any examples that I can link to?
Thanks
Ken
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KenO
Guest
John,
"If you use OSX then PREVIEW natively allows you to add text and draw simple objects in jpegs and giffs. Very quick way to add notations..."
Sorry, I should have mentioned am only looking for Windows apps.
Ken
"If you use OSX then PREVIEW natively allows you to add text and draw simple objects in jpegs and giffs. Very quick way to add notations..."
Sorry, I should have mentioned am only looking for Windows apps.
Ken
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Jeff Liebermann
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On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:59:51 -0800 (PST), KenO <kenitholson@yahoo.com>
wrote:
<http://portableapps.com>
<http://www.pendriveapps.com> (Linux based will run Windows in a VM)
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_application>
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_portable_software>
The prime directive is "Thou shalt not use the Windoze registry". Once
you get used to that idea, and learn to ignore drive letters, things
start to work.
However, you may regret running things on a USB flash drive. When I
was doing that, it was difficult to keep all the apps up to date.
Also, USB drives vary RADICALLY in performance:
<http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/usb-thumb-drive-charts/benchmarks,109.html>
Windoze Paint is trivial to learn.
Irfanview is in between. (be sure to also get the plugin collection).
I suggest Irfanview because it has other features that you're going to
need for documentation (crop, resize, color correction, line drawing,
effects, PDF support, batch processing, etc).
--
Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
wrote:
Look into various portable application systems:I should have mentioned am using various PCs all
which are using Windows XP to 7.
Would be nice if the software was small and can
be installed on a USB drive so I could install
once and use on all the PCs.
<http://portableapps.com>
<http://www.pendriveapps.com> (Linux based will run Windows in a VM)
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_application>
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_portable_software>
The prime directive is "Thou shalt not use the Windoze registry". Once
you get used to that idea, and learn to ignore drive letters, things
start to work.
However, you may regret running things on a USB flash drive. When I
was doing that, it was difficult to keep all the apps up to date.
Also, USB drives vary RADICALLY in performance:
<http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/usb-thumb-drive-charts/benchmarks,109.html>
Gimp is not easy to learn.Last unless really needed would like an easy to learn app
or at least have tutorials so make the learning curve less steep.
Windoze Paint is trivial to learn.
Irfanview is in between. (be sure to also get the plugin collection).
I suggest Irfanview because it has other features that you're going to
need for documentation (crop, resize, color correction, line drawing,
effects, PDF support, batch processing, etc).
--
Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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KenO
Guest
Michael,
Looked at your example of marking up PCBs using Paint.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/materrell/8214753518/in/photostream
Looks Good to me!
Any tips concerning making arrows and text to add to photos? Would also like to make rectangles of different colors around a component so someone can easily tell which item I am referring to.
Thanks again for your help!
Ken
Looked at your example of marking up PCBs using Paint.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/materrell/8214753518/in/photostream
Looks Good to me!
Any tips concerning making arrows and text to add to photos? Would also like to make rectangles of different colors around a component so someone can easily tell which item I am referring to.
Thanks again for your help!
Ken