From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#152]
15 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#141] 15 Aug 2006
I see the banner, but don't see any animation or any other reason why it would need to be a flash file. Just looks like a static image with a link.
The only difference is that since it's a flash file the link you are about to go to (if you click it) is not shown at the bottom of the browser.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#153]
15 Aug 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#152] 15 Aug 2006
The reason for the attempt with flash was to have two links, one for each of the offers. Our Guru, John, is working to get around needing flash to do that and still having it easy for us moderators to use.
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#154]
15 Aug 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#153] 15 Aug 2006
Ahh.. I didn't click it, and since it doesn't show the URL in the status bar I didn't know there were two links.
The HTML method would be to either have two images, or to use an image map tag.
From: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#155]
15 Aug 2006
To: ALL
Everyone should be able to see it now with the 2 links mapped left and right.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#156]
15 Aug 2006
To: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#155] 15 Aug 2006
Like a thing of beauty. Thanks for your work John.
From: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#157]
15 Aug 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#156] 15 Aug 2006
B-)
From: logojohn [#158]
15 Aug 2006
To: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#157] 15 Aug 2006
I hate to be the cop showing up at the kegger, but now I don't see it at all in Firefox or Explorer.
In explorer and firefox it says
Please Tell Web Master there is an Image Rotate error.
and the banners are in a different order but
the new one is not visible at all.
Tried clearing the cache, reloading and refreshing buy the "cop still showed up."
.
EDITED: 15 Aug 2006 by LOGOJOHN
From: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#159]
15 Aug 2006
To: logojohn [#158] 15 Aug 2006
Thanks, I must oooped. I'll go fix it.
From: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#160]
15 Aug 2006
To: logojohn [#158] 15 Aug 2006
fixed.
From: lasergeek [#161]
21 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#160] 21 Aug 2006
Hello David,
Do you mind if I swap out banners? I've got something special for folks getting into lasered Christmas ornaments. The Holiday season will be here before you know it!
I've uploaded and will try to attach it directly to this posting this time.
If that doesn't work, it's also available at:
http://www.absupplydesign.com/AB_Images/ABbannerSept.jpg
Thanks again,
Sean
EDITED: 21 Aug 2006 by DGL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#162]
21 Aug 2006
To: lasergeek [#161] 21 Aug 2006
Sean,
The new banner is up. :-)
What are the dimensions of a "strip."
From: lasergeek [#163]
21 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#162] 21 Aug 2006
Oh, no - I ran out of room on the banner! (but it's on our website)
Our alder and maple "Thin-Wood" strips are 1/8" thick, 4.5" wide, and available in either 14.5" or 24" lengths.
I planned on providing the large (24") size in Alder as the "default" for this offer, but folks with smaller machines can opt for the little ones (14.5") if they prefer.
Both the desired size and wood type can be added in the COMMENTS section (just like the free shipping offer) when placing your order online.
As a side note: Our strips are sanded smooth and clear finished on both sides. We also provide 3 pricing tiers (each, bundle, case) that really help on those bigger jobs. Plus, you'll earn more FREE strips!
Thanks David for letting me clarify for all the members.
Talk to you soon,
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#164]
6 Sep 2006
To: Mr. Science (SEANWEIR) [#130] 11 Sep 2006
Sean,
Hard to believe, but Labor Day has come and gone.
Any new deal for the forum members?
Thanks,
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#165]
16 Sep 2006
To: ALL
If you're a sublimation enthusiast (I am) you'll be happy to know, Coast Graphic Supply, located in Ventura, CA has joined our list of industry suppliers, making "Special Deals" to our members.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#166]
24 Oct 2006
To: ALL
You'll like this!
Carl Sewell, one of EE's MVP's jumps into our "Special Deals" section with CreateADMx, THE data matrix symbol creation application.
A whopping 20% discount to EE members!
Thank you Carl.
EDITED: 24 Oct 2006 by DGL
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#167]
25 Oct 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#166] 25 Oct 2006
Thanks David.
As a personal challenge, I authored and sell Windows software for creating Data Matrix symbols. Data Matrix symbols are a 2D 'bar code'. It's actually a symbology and not a bar code, but it works sort of like a bar code. However, unlike bar codes, a 2D Data Matrix code can store thousands of characters of information and it can be directly marked on items which eliminates labels and the potential for them to become separated from the item to be identified.
The Data Matrix symbol is read by 2D readers (imagers) that are similar to barcode scanners that you might see every day, but the scanners are not typical laser scanners (ie red light). They are actually cameras that take an image (photograph) of the symbol and then process that image to decode the data within the Data Matrix symbol. The imagers/readers can be handheld (pistol like) or be fixed.
You may have heard about Data Matrix symbols through the Engraver's Journal as a fundamental part of the government program to track all of their stuff which is known as UID or the Unique IDentification initiative/program. This mandate became effective on all NEW contracts that are let by the government beginning January of 2006. With the long lead times for government funding of programs, it might be a while before UID becomes fully implemented. A UID mark is a Data Matrix symbol that requires special formatting of the data. With the proper formatting of the input data, CreateADMx can easily produce UID compliant Data Matrix symbols.
You may have seen Data Matrix on products that you buy everyday or on a statement that you received from your bank or medical institution, or even as a postage stamp. It's a black and white checkerboard pattern (see sample image below). The versatility of the Data Matrix symbols extends from it's ability to be marked on the head of a pin, or on the top of tractor trailer rig so that the Data Matrix symbol can be read from space!
CreateADMx is fairly straight forward to use. Start it, type in the data, click on the Data Matrix image, which copies it to the Windows clipboard, change focus to CorelDraw and press Ctrl-V (paste) to paste the Data Matrix symbol into your CorelDraw document. There are, of course, a bunch of options/features that you may or may not find useful. I developed this program as the tool that I wished I had while employed for a vision company (owners of the Data Matrix symbol patents although it is in the public domain) where I marked the Data Matrix symbol on just about every substrate imaginable using lasers, inkjet marking, CNC mills, plasma arc, chem-etch, etc. While CreateADMx is more geared for examining/evaluating/studying/testing the Data Matrix symbology, it is easy to use for creating Data Matrix symbols which can be pasted into just about any Windows application document. And the price is extremely affordable especially when you compare it to the price of barcode printing applications that cost several hundred dollars! CreateADMx is NOT a barcode printing software. It facilitates the creation of Data Matrix symbols which are then ported to another application, like CorelDraw, for printing. While CorelDraw does have barcode printing capability, it cannot format/construct a Data Matrix symbol, unless it has been added to X3.
I don't participate in any UID programs nor do I do any UID or Data Matrix marking. CreateADMx may be beneficial to list subscribers that want to pursue this market (or if they just want to be able to create Data Matrix symbols for other reasons) and it works great alongside/with CorelDraw. The software 'retails' for $49.50. But forum members can purchase the software for 20% off or $39.60 through the Special Deals banner ad.
Thanks.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#168]
25 Oct 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#167] 25 Oct 2006
Carl,
Thank you for that explanation.
I know that EJ has been behind generating information on UID marking, but it's still relatively unknown to those in the awards and engraving industry.
Considering UID marking will be mandatory, on many items, it does sound like opportunity knocking.
When you say "enter data" is that data simply text describing specs of the part being marked?
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#169]
25 Oct 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#168] 25 Oct 2006
quote:
When you say "enter data" is that data simply text describing specs of the part being marked?
Yes. There are several formats that are acceptable. Basically, the formats describe the data, field and record separators and then EoT (end of transmission). Here's a sample:
code:
[)>~d030DD~d029MFR CAGE CODE~d029SER SERIAL NO~d030~d004
Really, for this particular format, a user would just have to concern themselves with the two data fields: CAGE CODE and SERIAL NO. Cage Code is the governments 'code' for assigning a number to each supplier. The 'serial number', of course is the serial number of a specific product. The user would only have to substitute their CAGE CODE for the text in the string "CAGE CODE" (I put in ABDEF for the CAGE CODE) and replace the SERIAL NO with the part serial number (123456), like this:
code:
[)>~d030DD~d029MFR ABCDEF~d029SER 123456~d030~d004
The other stuff is constant and is used for identifying the data format and where fields start, stop and terminate.
The actual part information would be tied to the mfg and the serial number and would be used to look-up whatever information the government needed about that part. Even though, and this gets weird, the Data Matrix symbol can contain several thousand characters of data, they only use a small portion of that capacity. The Data Matrix symbol acts like a link or license plate to the real data, which is stored in a centralized data base somewhere.
Food for thought: Can you imagine assigning serial numbers and marking each individual rivet/bolt or nut of a military aircraft? Daunting task, I would think. Not that they WILL require this, but they might!
From: sprinter [#170]
25 Oct 2006
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#167] 25 Oct 2006
It sounds like what the computer magazines tried years ago for a barcode replacement. They also used it for source code listings and article reprints. They even released the source code for it and several companies was giving away free portable scanners.EDITED: 25 Oct 2006 by SPRINTER
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#171]
25 Oct 2006
To: ALL
The Data Matrix software posts have been given their own discussion title, in the "Where Can I Find" folder, under "Data Matrix Software."
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