Updates

• Quick updates from each group
• What are your goals for this week?

Image Sizing

• GraphicConverter 9 (free) – on 3SPACE computers
• Target size is currently 1400 x 600 or 800 x 445; see Formatting Requirements
• Key GraphicConverter tools and methods:
  • Picture/Size/Scale will scale the entire image up or down
  • Picture/Size/Canvas Size will crop or add border around an image
  • Selecting with the dotted rectangle and then pressing Command-Y will crop to rectangle
  • Selecting a region and then dragging it larger in one direction while holding down the Command key will smear/paint/expand the image in that direction
  • Image should look good as thumbnail on your main page as well as on the top of your post

Thingiverse

• Quick tour of www.thingiverse.com and how things are shared on that site
• Each group create a Thingiverse/MakerBot account, either for one person in the group or for the group itself
• If you’ve created a model that you can share (possible exception: your own face):
  • Create/Upload a Thing from the top menu bar
  • Share your .stl file and any available program files
  • Include a photo of your printed object and drag it to be first in the carousel so it is the “cover image”
  • Write up a short description that includes a link to one of your blog posts, or to your group page
  • If your object is a Remix, check that box and use the tool to indicate the ancestor(s) of your model
  • Select desired Creative Commons licensing
  • Include category, tags, software used (scroll down to find this)
  • Add the tag JMU3SPACE
  • Publish!
• If you’ve printed someone else’s model from Thingiverse:
  • Go to the Thingiverse page for that object
  • Select “I Made One” from the right menu block
  • Drag in a photo of your print
  • Write a short description of your print that includes a link back to one of your blog posts

For Next Time

Make progress, including finishing up presentation scheduling and seeking out consultancy appointments. See the Assignments page for details.