UPDATE #2

Here's the scoop, ladies and gents:

At our last meeting (Feb. 15) we discussed the logistics of using the InDesign template that Deric so kindly set up for us last week. We set up a dropbox on the server (called "arch400_DROPBOX") where you will be able to drop your page designs. Here are the revised set of instructions:

1. find a Mac
2. open FINDER and hit "apple + k"
3. choose "caed1.calpoly.edu"
4. login. Username: "(see e-mail)" Password: "(see e-mail)"
5. select "archpub"
6. search for the folder entitled "01_InDesign"

Tammy (CAD lab wizard) said that it is best to download the file from the server to your desktop, work on it there, and then when finished, put it back on the server to prevent file corruption:

7. open "01_Publication_A.indd"
8. go to "File," then "Save As..."
9. save to your desktop as something you'll remember
10. keep the file open
11. delete its contents (while saving the format)
12. save again

You now have your own version of an empty template. This is what you will use to design your pages, which you will then drop in the dropbox on the server, which I (Justin), Deric, Gabe, and anyone else who wants to contribute will be editing and formatting.

Every time you design a page or series of pages, please save them in the following format:

(mmddyy)_(username) ---> (ex. "021507_jtreinha")

Then, you can drop them in the dropbox:

13. design your pages
14. PACKAGE THE FILE (Go to "File," then "Package...")
15. save a copy, or two (or five)
16. log onto the server (if you are not already connected)
17. drop your file (including the package folder) in "arch400_DROPBOX"

So, instead of accessing the master file, merely drop your pages into the dropbox, and you can be on your way. If you have any further questions, feel free to leave a comment or send me an e-mail.

Thanks, and happy designing!
Justin