A Graphics Library...Why?

[Mollye Barrett]

Hi Rick,

I've used Extensis Portfolio for years. Also used the older version of
ACSee and, while very good, it did not provide all the relational data
needed.
Several years ago, I worked with programmers at Ken Cook Company to
develop a Graphics Tracker
(http://www.kencook.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88:graphics-tracker&catid=25:the-project).
The KCC product is especially useful for the equipment industry and a
fine, hosted product.

Right now, I'm developing an image gallery in a Confluence wiki. Some
functionality is built-in but not enough!

Best,
Mollye


On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Rick Quatro <rick at rickquatro.com> wrote:
> Hi Mollye,
>
> What program are you using to track your graphics? Thanks.
>
> Rick Quatro
> Carmen Publishing Inc.
> 585-659-8267
> rick at frameexpert.com
>
> *** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com
>
>
> 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
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyebarrett
> http://www.twitter.com/mollye
>
>
> 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
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