7 ways to put the art in chart

Article Abstract:

Seven Macintosh and Widows applications were put to the test in turning raw Excel data into an infographic. Using Adobe Illustrator 7.0, the user began by choosing the graph tool from the tool palette. A standard column chart was chosen, and by dragging the graph tool across a blank page, a data sheet was opened. The data were entered manually, and a default chart was brought uo in shades of grey. A cylindrical column was created, copied and recolored. Clip-art graphics were imported to add a touch of whimsy to the piece. Using Macromedia FreeHand 7, the user started by dragging the graph tool across a blank page and typing data into the spreadsheet that resulted. From the Chart palette, the scale of the axis was extended to 70. Pictographs of a cat, bunny and rat were drawn, and the chart's background and title were drawn by hand. Using Microsoft Excel 97, the user highlighted data in the spreadsheet and clicked on the Chart Wizard button on the button bar.

Usage, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, Graphics software, Product tutorial, Macromedia Inc. (San Francisco, California), MACR, Draw software, Drawing software, Spreadsheet software, Tutorial, Macromedia FreeHand 7.0 (Draw software), Adobe Illustrator 7.0 (Draw software), Microsoft Excel 97 (Spreadsheet software)

---

Adobe PageMaker 6.0

Article Abstract:

Adobe Systems Inc's Adobe PageMaker for the Macintosh 6.0 desktop publishing software includes many features publishers have been looking for. PageMaker 6.0 will query PostScript printers and download needed fonts to save imaging time and avoid printer memory overloads. The application will also check EPS files for required fonts that may be missing on the host machine and will need downloading. The color palette of colors not used in a document can be purged and the EPS import filter will add only the colors used in the imported images. Version 6.0 integrates the Kodak Precision Color Management System (KPCMS) for reliable color output. The new image-handling tools are impressive, and this version includes object masking. This version retains the familiar PageMaker look and feel. It is priced at $895, upgrades are available for $149.

Evaluation, Software, Product/Service Evaluation, Software single product review, DTP software, Desktop publishing software, Desktop publishing, Adobe PageMaker for Macintosh 6.0 (DTP software)

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Claris Home Page 2.0. Adobe PageMill 2.0. SiteMill 1.0
• Abstracts: 7 ways to build a Web page. 1997 Impact Awards. Publish Impact Awards '96
• Abstracts: Where do you draw the line? You want to advertise where? Fade to white: why African-Americans don't go into advertising
• Abstracts: The truth shall set you back: beware the hidden costs of royalty-free stock images. Adobe PageMaker 6.5
• Abstracts: Growing the megasite: National Geographic Online. All over the map with David Byrne. A focus on the Web: @tlas

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.