UPDATE #3

hello fellow arch400s,

Just a quick reminder on how the new set-up works (and also for those who missed the meeting). The master file is now available to everyone so you can add, format, etc. as you please. Also, if you try to get on while someone else is using the file, or you'd like to leave your submissions for others to format, the dropbox (now called "04_Dropbox") still exists so that new additions can be temporarily stored until they are added to the master file.

The instructions for getting on to the server are the same:

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"

From here, the instructions change based on what you wish to do. For formatting, follow the first set of instructions that follow. For submitting to the dropbox, follow the second:

Formatting:
6a. search for the folder entitled "01_InDesign"
7a. open the folder entitled "01_Working"
8a. open "working_022107_1911.indd" (the name for this file will change as it gets updated, but there should only be one file in this folder from here on out, so there won't be any confusion as to which file should be used)
9a. add, format and remember to save (no "Save As..." is needed) before exiting

Submitting to the Dropbox:
6b. package your InDesign file
7b. search for the folder entitled "04_Dropbox"
8b. click and drag your file (with package folder) into the dropbox

Also, instructions for setting up a personal template:

a. open "working_022107_1911.indd"
b. go to "File," then "Save As..." (<--this is important)
c. save to your desktop as something you'll remember
d. keep the file open
e. delete its contents (while saving the format)
f. save again

You'll now have your own template which will allow you to more quickly cut and paste your pages to the master file and/or allow you to quickly package your pages and submit them to the dropbox.

A reminder also to have any additions/formatting changes/submissions in by the Tuesday night before the next Thursday's class so that we can prepare on Wednesday to have the changes ready for Thursday.

If you have any comments/questions/suggestions etc., send me an e-mail at novomundus@gmail.com. Thanks, and happy weekend!

Justin