[R-390] Y2K Reprinting

[Barry Williams]

You can convert to editable files (object oriented) without CAD. That is 
one reason why TIFF files are desirable. CAD is taking the hard way to 
do it.


Barry


> For that you might want to use a successor to PDF, which is even more
> geeky, called "SVG" (for Scalable Vector Graphics).
>
> At one time, a few years ago, I was convinced that PDF's were evil and
> would be the downfall of all documents. But I have since changed my mind.
>
> One thing that is evil and should be avoided: turning a vector (CAD-type)
> drawing into a bitmap and then back into a PDF. A good drawing should
> allow you to zoom in and you never ever see pixels other than the ones
> that represent the resolution of your computer screen. The existing Y2K
> manuals have done a very very good job of redrawing the schematics
> and drawings where possible into very nice vector documents that can
> be zoomed in on with perfect clarity. I believe that Pete Wokoun, KH6GRT,
> redrew many of these wonderful schematics with a CAD-type tool and then they
> got exported and incorporated into the final PDF's.
>
> I cannot possibly emphasize how wonderful KH6GRT's drawings are.
> They are a priceless resource. I do not have the tools nor the skillsets
> to maintain them myself, but whoever is going to re-do the Y2K manual
> should definitely have KH6GRT's source files (in whatever CAD
> tool format he used) to make sure that nothing is lost in moving ahead.
>
> Tim.
>
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