A Graphics Library...Why?

[Rick Quatro]

Hi Mollye,

What program are you using to track your graphics? Thanks.

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing Inc.
585-659-8267
rick at frameexpert.com

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Depends on functionality... I use a graphics tracker for file management
with thumbnails for accurate identification and a format conversion
generator for multiple formats. Powered by a database, each graphic has
searchable metadata, automated file numbering and version control. This is
especially important for layered graphics with standard base drawings.
Also excellent for associating with assembly numbers and other where-used
information. A graphics tracker is aabsolutely essential when working with
equipment and engineering graphics.

-- 
Mollye Barrett
ClearPath, LLC
414-331-1378 (cell)
www.clearpath.cc
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On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Eduardo F. Cidade, Sr. <
ecidade at zoominternet.net> wrote:

> Good evening fellow Framers and Frame Templars
>
> I've built a specification for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
> regarding building a Graphics Library (call it a database, tracker,
> whatever).
>
> One thing that gnaws at this old writer is the standard question:  Why?
>
> I could use reasons such as:
> Traceability
> Locating Graphics
> Documentation Mapping
>
> It's just eluding me as to a rock-solid answer on this.
>
> Just reaching out to you all for some input or a resource I can tap.  I
> have
> the procedure and policy and framework (no pun intended) in place but in
> doing this, I also know internal auditors will ask the pervasive question,
> "Why?"
>
> Have a safe and interesting evening.
>
> From Forest Hills, NY
>
> Eduardo