Intranet Announcement Archives
5/7/2008 4:53:51 PM: Fab Lab
A number of changes have been made to the Fab Lab as we prepare for the end of the quarter.
4/30/2008 10:08:07 AM: General
Due to a KSA event on Thursday, May 1, all items need to be removed from the Gui Gallery and Main Space by noon on Thursday. Projects not removed by this time may be discarded.
4/28/2008 8:18:44 AM: General
Bill Halter, KSA alumnus and Director of Design at HOK-Atlanta, will visit the KSA on Tuesday, April 29th. He'll give a presentation about HOK at Noon in KN 175.
4/25/2008 8:43:28 AM: General
Roger Warner, BSLA '93, of SWA Group will give a presentation today in KN 175 at 12:30 p.m.
4/17/2008 7:34:04 PM: General
Fifty students, faculty & staff travel to Chicago for a weekend of exploration, learning & fun.
Landscape Architecture Videos Posted To YouTube
4/15/2008: General
The KSA has posted a series of short videos of students and faculty talking about the field of Landscape Architecture to our new YouTube channel. Check them out at http://www.youtube.com/knowltonosu. Video selections will also be posted to the KSA website throughout the rest of this month.
3/31/2008: General
In honor of April being Landscape Architecture month, KSA staff would like promote the Landscape Architecture section. In order to do this, we want to get students on camera talking about why they like landscape architecture, the KSA's LARCH program, or why they want to be a landscape architect, etc. Staff will set up a video booth in KN 178 on Thursday, April 3 to capture footage. Short segments of footage will be featured on the KSA website to advertise LA month.
3/25/2008 4:35:17 PM: Advising
Take a career services survey and win lunch!
3/19/2008 4:15:31 PM: General
Tomorrow we will be removing all information from the T drive as to work on an updated script the will auto-purge data as it has in the past.
ShopBot Limit Switches Re-activated
3/18/2008 8:00:11 AM: Fab Lab
The ShopBot has a new set of limit switches for Spring Quarter, giving an additional layer of protection against physical damage to the machine. Additionally, the MDF base sheet has been re-faced and squared.
2/22/2008 2:06:50 PM: Fab Lab
With the end of the quarter upon us, it is necessary to begin coordinating laser cutter use. Matt Bernhardt will set laser cutter schedules from Friday, February 29th through Tuesday, March 4th.
2/19/2008 8:03:37 AM: Computing
Sketchup should now be working. Please let us know if you are still having issues.
2/11/2008 11:41:06 AM: General
Learn more about accepting a job offer, how to broach negotiations, what questions you should ask, and more.
2/4/2008 2:48:42 PM: General
If you are looking for a job, this session is for you!
Thursday, February 7
5:30 pm / KN 250
2/1/2008 8:03:59 AM: Computing
Really it's working now. It is restricted to room computer lab 430, but it's working.
1/29/2008 8:04:26 AM: Computing
To All:
FormZ is now working. After working with the engineers at FormZ for the past week, we now have a working product.
Todd Clementz, MCP
1/28/2008 8:21:30 AM: General
Is your resume in shape for the KSA Career Fair?
Epilog Laser Settings Updated
1/16/2008 1:48:22 PM: Fab Lab
The Epilog settings sheet has been updated with information about vector cutting and engraving 4-ply museum board.
1/8/2008 11:29:23 AM: Fab Lab
The online reservations system for Fab Lab equipment has been activated for this quarter.
1/7/2008 8:29:24 AM: General
Summer exchange program between OSU and the Technical University of Dresden in Dresden, Germany
12/27/2007 8:19:11 AM: Computing
TELR has announced a series of tech workshops that will take place throughout winter quarter. Topics include blogs and wikis, Second Life, iMovie, and web fundamentals.
12/18/2007: Computing
There's a new studio floor computer update available with a bunch of fixes. Click for more info on how to get it.
Email Address for KSA Computer Questions
12/18/2007: Printing
There's a new email address for general computer questions, printing, policies, suggestions, comments, etc. questions@sharepoint.knowlton.ohio-state.edu .
12/4/2007 10:33:49 AM: General
Transform Brutus into a new and unique character for the "Brutus on Parade" campaign. Approved entries receive a $2,000 honorarium.
11/27/2007: Printing
Please don't lay plots on top of the OCE's; it tends to jam them.
Any plots found on top of the plotters will be thrown away!
11/24/2007: Fab Lab
The coordinated laser cutter schedules have been announced. While copies will be posted in and around the shop, any changes will be made to this online version first.
11/21/2007: Fab Lab
With the end of the quarter quickly upon us, it is time to start coordinating use of the laser cutters. The existing reservations for Thursday through Tuesday are effectively cancelled. Matt Bernhardt will be coordinating laser use this quarter.
Reminder: Don''t Ride Bikes in Knowlton Hall
11/16/2007 8:13:51 AM: Knowlton Hall
Your friendly neighborhood Building Coordinator would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that bikes (and other wheeled transportation) should not be ridden inside Knowlton Hall. This especially applies for the building ramps. I''ve recently received complaints from people who narrowly avoided collisions with riders. If you decide to bring a bike into the building, please respect your fellow residents and walk it to your destination.
10/17/2007 8:30:44 AM: Fab Lab
The ULS laser cutter has been repaired, with a new electronics module.
9/28/2007 5:15:42 PM: Fab Lab
The ULS Laser Cutter is experiencing persistent connection problems
9/24/2007: Fab Lab
The online reservation system for the fab lab is once again operational.
9/23/2007: Advising
Undergrads needing to see an academic adviser should schedule an appointment. You can make an appointment by calling the front desk (614.292.1012) or click the link to the Undergraduate Advising page (above left) and then click Schedule A Meeting.
9/18/2007 10:33:06 AM: Advising
Apply to graduate at least two quarters in advance!
8/13/2007 9:17:32 AM: General
Job postings for students, alumni, and anyone interested in working for the KSA itself are now available via an RSS feed at http://knowlton.osu.edu/rss/jobs.xml
7/31/2007 11:14:55 AM: Computing
Students and Faculty who want to use FormZ at home are now able to receive a license via the Joint Study Extension License.
7/30/2007 3:12:25 PM: Digital Library
Selected student works from Spring Quarter 2007 are now available in the Digital Library.
7/24/2007: Advising
T-shirts are now available in small and medium sizes. Stop by the advising office to order your KSA merchandise: t-shirts, travel mugs, totes and source books. Order yours today!
6/15/2007 10:17:13 AM: General
This summer's study abroad programs will be posting updates on their progress to the Knowlton website. Follow your classmates as they travel!
6/14/2007 2:26:04 PM: Fab Lab
The paper-folding software Pepakura is being evaluated in the Fab Lab.
6/5/2007 8:24:43 AM: Computing
The Studio Computers will be shut down for the summer next Monday the 11th at 8am.
5/29/2007 11:02:42 AM: Printing
HPGL printers removed from system.
5/25/2007 5:27:24 PM: General
Based on student and faculty requests, a strong push is underway to make recycling an easier and more accessible option for studios and offices in Knowlton Hall. Please use these options as you "move out" for the summer!
5/21/2007 12:26:22 PM: Printing
After a quarter long test we have decided to revert to the old way of printing in the labs. Currently, you will now again see 3 ps plotters and 3 hpgl plotters.
5/17/2007 12:47:44 PM: Fab Lab
Because of extreme demand, use of the ShopBot is going to be coordinated by Matt Bernhardt through the end of the quarter. Students wishing to use the ShopBot must contact Matt for more information.
5/11/2007 11:30:35 AM: Fab Lab
Due to recent abuse, laser cutter signups are now actively restricted to 2 hours per day, per student.
5/3/2007 8:00:00 AM: Computing
Key Server
5/3/2007: Fab Lab
The ShopBot router has been replaced. This should alleviate the collet problems which had started to appear, as well as provide an additional backup router.
5/2/2007 10:36:12 AM: Printing
If you did not see this the first time. We are no longer refunding for plots unless there is a hardware failure or equipment problem
4/30/2007 12:24:09 PM: Computing
FormZ has started posting video tutorials on YouTube. Topics covered include a circus tent, penguin animation, church model, as well as other technical subjects.
4/20/2007 3:58:33 PM: Fab Lab
KSA Students and Faculty can now download an excerpt of the RhinoCAM manual that helps explain the basics of how to use RhinoCAM to prepare models for CNC milling.
4/19/2007 9:14:22 AM: General
As of 9:10 this morning the Franklin County Shapefiles and DXF's have been uploaded to Pandora.
4/18/2007 9:07:13 AM: Fab Lab
There will be a CNC Machining orientation session on Friday morning from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the fab lab. Please contact Matt Bernhardt to request additional sessions.
4/17/2007 4:09:54 PM: Printing
The server that controls the printing on the third floor is now up and running again. Enjoy!
4/17/2007 2:52:53 PM: Fab Lab
The Fab Lab staff has updated the laser cutter settings documents to include more accurate settings for masonite, as well as acrylic plexiglass information for the ULS lasercutter.
4/16/2007 1:58:24 PM: Computing
Studio Floor Printing is currently down. We are awaiting hardware and the server should be up tomorrow afternoon. For now please use the computer labs for printing
4/11/2007 11:56:10 AM: Computing
FormZ has published the latest edition of their Joint Study Report, showing what students around the world are doing with the FormZ modeler. Anyone interested in getting a copy of the report should contact Matt Bernhardt.
3/26/2007 12:42:43 PM: Computing
KSA Color PLOTTER Changes...
3/22/2007 9:52:40 AM: Fab Lab
The system for online reservations of the fab lab equipment is now ready for testing by students, faculty, and staff.
3/19/2007 3:51:00 PM: Computing
The lab computers have been configured to reboot on a nightly basis.
3/19/2007 3:39:15 PM: Computing
The server that houses the Transfer (T:) drive has now been modified to delete files and folders older than 7 days every night.
3/15/2007 8:28:35 AM: Computing
448 Computer Lab Door Reader Fixed.
3/8/2007 1:40:32 PM: Computing
Because of increasing spam coming from the problem report system, the school has added a field to the form for replying to a problem report.
3/2/2007 1:39:10 PM: Computing
2/28/2007 3:42:13 PM: Printing
Time to print all jobs will exceed 100 hours.
2/27/2007 9:27:45 AM: Computing
If anyone has ANY information regarding the vandalism occurring in Knowlton Hall on Saturday night, Feb. 24, please contact Lorrie McAllister at mcallister.50@osu.edu or 247-6645. Thank you.
2/22/2007 5:09:06 PM: General
Safety and Security issues
2/16/2007 4:59:43 PM: General
Karen Bell, the Chair of the KSA Director Search Committee, has sent out an update on the search committee's progress.
2/15/2007 1:23:48 PM: General
Yep. We're back.
2/13/2007 1:51:30 PM: General
MAIN CAMPUS IS CLOSED at 1:30 PM
2/6/2007 12:01:44 PM: Fab Lab
Several different training sessions have been added for the various equipment in the school's Fab Lab.
1/24/2007 12:51:41 PM: Fab Lab
Four additional fab lab training sessions have been scheduled for this week; two each on Thursday and Friday. Students can sign up via the KSA intranet.
1/11/2007 10:56:36 AM: Fab Lab
The ShopBot's Z-zero plate has been re-attached, allowing students to more quickly orient the ShopBot's Z axis by using the machine's automated stock-finding routine.
1/8/2007 11:33:49 AM: Fab Lab
The Epilog's firmware and raster driver were updated this morning, and extensive tests were run on its ability to cut chipboard of various sizes.
12/4/2006 4:44:06 PM: Computing
The School is currently testing ways in which we can make available the videos of this quarter's public lectures for students who were unable to attend. If you would like to try viewing these videos, which are being made available in MP4 format, pleast visit our lectures test page.
11/28/2006 8:37:37 AM: Computing
We do have a second 4500 plotter that we are working on trying to get into the lab, but as a reminder do not mess with the plotters unless you are an IT student or IT staff memeber
11/17/2006 4:06:02 PM: Computing
Large Format Scanner Up and Operational
10/23/2006 9:44:39 AM: Computing
A number of resources have been added to the KSA Support site today, including a new version of the student IT manual, personal computer recommendations sheet, and instructions on how to plot to the OCE 320 plotters from AutoCAD.
10/14/2006 1:18:04 AM: Fab Lab
Some adjustments and clarifications have to be made about the scheduling of time on the Fab Lab equipment.
10/6/2006: Computing
Do not print directly from Illustrator. The pharos system does not handle Illustrator files properly and seems to print everything in Black and White.
10/2/2006 11:21:32 AM: Fab Lab
Four training sessions will be held for the week of October 2nd, one each on 3D digitizing, rapid prototyping, laser cutters, and CNC mills. Signup sheets are posted on Matt Bernhardt's door.
9/28/2006 8:36:49 AM: Computing
Ejecting card readers in the labs will require a reboot to access the drives in the future.
9/22/2006 2:37:22 PM: Computing
The video of Thursday's fire safety presentation is now available via the IT Support site. During the video, a URL appears on screen with the location of the fire safety waiver that students are required to sign and submit to Wendy Wolpert. Read this article for full details on how to view the video and waiver.
9/22/2006: Computing
HP 430 plotters replace by Oce 320 Printers
Projector and Room Schedules Upgraded
9/8/2006 10:32:08 AM: Computing
The KSA IT Support site's projector and room schedules view has been upgraded. The display format has been drastically simplified, and schedules are now visible off campus. Visit the new schedule view here.
7/28/2006 8:30:55 AM: Computing
Students wishing to purchase a personal copy of FormZ 6.0 are now able to do so via FormZ's Joint Study Program. To participate, download and print this PDF form, fill it out, and submit it to Matt Bernhardt.
5/3/2006 2:18:49 PM: Fab Lab
One of the Fab Lab's two desktop MaxNC mills is now operational and tentatively ready for student use. Students wishing to do so should contact Matt Bernhardt for an overview and demonstration.
4/26/2006 9:07:41 AM: Computing
Having a problem remembering your USB drive when you leave the lab? We have set up a script that will prompt you if you leave your drive behind.
4/21/2006 4:15:16 PM: Fab Lab
After experiencing some problems with a blown fuse and software issues in the last week, the ShopBot is now back to normal operation.
4/19/2006 9:17:17 AM: Fab Lab
A few changes have become necessary in how the ShopBot operates. These changes should be temporary, but if you plan on using the ShopBot over the next few days this is an article you should read.
4/19/2006 8:04:10 AM: Fab Lab
This article gives a general overview of how to successfully use the new Epilog laser cutter.
4/3/2006 4:21:03 PM: Fab Lab
Spring break was a busy time in the Fab Lab, with two new pieces of equipment being delivered and installed: the new laser cutter and a vacuum forming machine. In addition, the Fab Lab will be slightly altering some of its operating policies for spring quarter. This article provides an overview of those changes, and is highly recommended for anyone wishing to use the Fab Lab this quarter.
3/7/2006 10:13:16 AM: Computing
The KSA Problem Report Form has been given a slight upgrade, allowing problems to be filed under 3 different categories: General, Printers, and Fab Lab. The category you choose will determine who receives your problem report.
3/1/2006 3:11:58 PM: Fab Lab
This document describes some of the more common problems that have been encountered on the ShopBot, and some possible corrective actions. It also describes a few actions that must be avoided.
2/6/2006 5:48:07 AM: Fab Lab
This document describes some commonly-encountered problems with the laser cutter, and how to resolve them.
2/6/2006 5:45:49 AM: Fab Lab
This document describes some common problems with the Microscribe digitizer, and how to solve them.
1/3/2006 8:18:37 AM: Fab Lab
Starting in Winter Quarter, students wishing to use the Fab Lab will be required to attend a training session on how to use the equipment. These sessions will start every 90 minutes: the first will be offered on January 4th at 11:00 AM. For more information, please read the full article or contact Matt Bernhardt directly.
Database Server Migration In Progress
12/29/2005 10:18:33 AM: Computing
The IT Staff is bringing a new database server on line: as a result, some portions of the school's Intranet may be unavailable today (December 29, 2005). Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
11/9/2005: Computing
Sketchup up Components Available. Select the following link for more details
11/2/2005 3:53:32 PM: Fab Lab
Any student wanting more information about how to use the school's ShopBot is encouraged to check out the series of tutorials covering most aspects of the tool's operation. Start with the Overview, and the proceed to in-depth articles on some methods of producing templating and milling jobs.
Fab Lab Computers To Be Upgraded
10/25/2005 3:55:03 PM: Fab Lab
Starting Wednesday afternoon (October 26th), the computers in the Fab Lab will be replaced with new faster models. If you have any data on these computers that you cannot replace, please get it off the computers before that time.
10/14/2005: Computing
Google importers and shape file importers now installed.
10/13/2005 1:23:57 PM: Fab Lab
The software manual for the Stratasys Insight application can now be downloaded from the KSA IT Support site. This 74-page PDF document is the definitive reference guide for anyone interested in using the school's 3D printer.
FormZ Joint Study License Form Available
9/26/2005 8:57:06 AM: Computing
Students and faculty wishing to use FormZ on a personal computer via FormZ's Joint Study Extension License should download this form, fill it out, and submit it to Matt Bernhardt in room 478. The cost for students is $95 for the full year ($180 with manuals): there is no cost for faculty licenses. Click here to download this form.
9/22/2005 2:44:19 PM: Fab Lab
Matt Bernhardt, the school's new Digital Fabrications Coordinator, will be hosting an open house in the new Fabrication Lab on Friday, September 23rd from 8 AM - 5 PM. Please stop by room 50D at any point tomorrow for more information about the school's capabilities in this exciting emerging field.
KSA IT Overview / Changes for 2005-06
9/20/2005 3:41:58 PM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff has prepared a 2-page PDF document that highlights the major IT resources of the school and provides a brief overview of the significant changes from last year. Click here to download this document.
9/9/2005 10:43:22 AM: Computing
From now until the start of school, the IT Staff will be imaging computers throughout the building in preparation for the beginning of the quarter. During these times, you may notice the network behaving sluggishly. Each imaging session will last approximately one hour.
Transfer Folder Work Completed
8/31/2005 7:47:32 AM: Computing
Today's work on the Transfer Folder has been completed, and the resource is once again available. Any future work on the server should not require a reboot: thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Transfer Folder Migration Complete
8/29/2005 9:22:50 AM: Computing
The migration of the Transfer Folder to its new home is now complete. Users may have to log off and log back on in order to re-connect to its new location. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
8/26/2005 9:01:10 AM: Computing
The IT Staff will be moving the Transfer Folder to a new server on Monday morning, starting at 7:00 AM. This change should be transparent to all users who are not logged in at that time, and no data should be lost during the move. Users should take this opportunity, however, to ensure they have a current backup of any data they are working with on the Transfer folder.
8/17/2005 11:11:04 AM: Fab Lab
The school's new 3D printer is now available for use by faculty, staff, and students wanting to gain familiarity with the equipment. Please contact Matt Bernhardt if you would like to use the printer.
7/22/2005 10:39:19 AM: Computing
The environments available on the school's Fabricated Reality server can now be downloaded via this web site. Currently, the available environments are: - Mies' Barcelona Pavilion
- Chartres Cathedral
- Maison Domino
7/6/2005 11:36:57 AM: Computing
The IT Staff has purchased 91 computers for the 2005-06 school year, which will be placed in the computer labs and graduate studios in time for Autumn Quarter. For students interested in purchasing a new personal computer, we are happy to share these specifications for your use. Read the 2005-06 computer specifiation. (PDF format)
7/6/2005 9:51:40 AM: Fab Lab
Two additional CAM software packages are now available for testing: FeatureCAM and SurfCAM. Both are potential replacements for MillWizard as we get ready to upgrade the ShopBot and install the new Stratasys 3D Printer.
6/10/2005 1:44:09 PM: Computing
The IT staff has installed a 30-day trial of Gehry Technologies' DigitalProject (their re-packaged version of CATIA) on computer KH-448-01 in the Advanced Computing Lab. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to try the application out as we evaluate it for use this coming fall. Please email the IT staff for more information.
5/19/2005 4:01:07 PM: Fab Lab
The school's ShopBot router table will be unavailable until some time next week due to malfunctions encountered last night. The equipment's main controller motherboard needs to be replaced.
4/22/2005 2:38:48 PM: Computing
ESRI Now offering Free Virtual Training for ESRI Products. Click on the following Link to see what's available. https://esri.cfm.ohio-state.edu/vc/
4/19/2005 3:30:15 PM: Fab Lab
A number of students over the years have used the school's ShopBot to cut parts from wood, feeding vector information (.dxf files) to the ShopBot. It also possible, however, to use the ShopBot with raster information (.tif images). This tutorial shows how to convert a TIF image to a usable format, in the process producing a landscape model - suitable for a site model or any other investigation.
If you are interested in seeing the finished piece from this tutorial, please contact Matt Bernhardt in room 478.
4/11/2005 8:43:07 AM: Computing
After the first quarter of testing, the IT staff has made several changes to the digital forum. These changes should hopefully make the forum easier to use and more useful for everyone involved. The new address for the forum is http://forum.knowlton.ohio-state.edu. For a full list of changes, please read this article.
4/8/2005 3:36:21 PM: Fab Lab
A technician visited the school's laser cutter on Friday, replacing a number of pieces including the X-axis motor. The machine was also cleaned thoroughly.
3/8/2005 3:47:18 PM: Computing
The IT Staff would like to remind all students that we will be re-formatting all the computers in the school (computer labs, carrols, and studios) over spring break. Please be sure you have backed up any data you have on a local computer before break, as it will be unrecoverable when Spring Quarter starts.
2/24/2005 2:26:51 PM: Computing
After student feedback and continued testing, the IT Staff this week upgraded several aspects to the school''''s renderfarm. We have created an account for students to use to submit work, added memory throughout the farm, and added a monitoring section to this website. This article contains a list of all the improvements.
Power Outage Update
2/21/2005 10:05:46 AM: Computing
While the causes are still under investigation, all servers and computers should have now recovered from today's power outage. If you do not have an expected network resource (printer, transfer folder, etc) please reboot your computer and log back in.
1/26/2005 12:10:17 PM: Fab Lab
If you've ever wondered how to use the school's digitizing arm, this article is for you. It describes how to use the arm to digitize any geometry into FormZ (separate tutorials are available for 3D Studio and AutoCAD), so you can translate your study models into computer models.
1/12/2005 10:25:47 AM: Computing
The library and the IT staff yesterday added two new resources to the Pandora server: Master Format 2004 Edition, and The Project Resource Manual. They are located on the Pandora folder (the P: drive under "My Computer") and are available now.
Bulletin Board Fixed
1/7/2005 4:48:25 PM: Computing
After some quick troubleshooting, the school bulletin board system is now available for use by students, staff, and faculty. The forum is linked via the menu at left, or can be found at http://benedikt.knowlton.ohio-state.edu/. Log in by typing "KNOWLTON(username)" in the username field, and your KSA password for the password. Please note that you will also have to create an account with the bulletin board itself.
1/5/2005 1:48:15 PM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff is pleased to announce that the school now offers a render farm for use with FormZ. This is a 10-client render farm which we hope will prove very useful for students producing complex images. The farm produced a 48 Mb image (22" x 34" @ 150 dpi) in a little over half an hour in our testing, while a single lab computer experienced an application crash. For information about how to submit work to the renderfarm, read this article.
1/4/2005 7:32:42 AM: Computing
The IT Staff will be hosting an open house on Thursday afternoon in the lecture hall (250 Knowlton Hall) from 3-4 PM. They will be going over the results of the student survey conducted in December, as well as answering any questions that faculty, staff, or students may have. Everyone is invited to attend.
1/3/2005 11:27:28 AM: Computing
The IT Staff are currently testing two different options for providing a digital forum for students to exchange information via the web. The first is a traditional bulletin board/forum: the second is a more experimental environment called a Wiki. Read this whole article for more information about both of these efforts.
Homework Migration Finished
12/29/2004 2:33:27 PM: Computing
The IT Staff on Wednesday afternoon finished the migration of all content off the Homework folder and onto the new Faculty drive (X:/). On Thursday morning, the server will be taken down permanently. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during this process.
12/29/2004 10:03:29 AM: Computing
Migration of faculty Homework folders continued after Christmas: read this article for the latest status of this migration.
12/20/2004 8:16:07 AM: Computing
Jeff, Todd, and Matt will not be in today due to a meeting off campus. If you were to have a homework drive migrated today it will be postponed till tomorrow. If there are any problem please feel free to fill out a problem report and Charles will help with what he can.
12/17/2004 1:46:34 PM: Computing
A few faculty members have asked how to connect to the new Faculty drives from Macintosh OS X. This article explains the entire process.
12/15/2004 10:03:59 AM: Computing
This article explains the structure of each faculty member's X: folder: what subfolders exist, who has access to them, and what they should be used for.
Additions To This Support Site
12/2/2004 12:26:36 PM: Computing
The IT Staff has recently added some additional content to this support site, including: - An archive of older announcements (see the bottom of this page)
- Plotting instructions for AutoCAD - covering both the color plotters in the ACL as well as the smaller CAD plotters on the studio floor (see the "Plotting Instructions" item in the menu at left)
11/29/2004 8:46:53 AM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff would like to remind everyone to back up all your data before the winter break begins. We will be re-imaging all the computers during the break, so anything stored on any local hard drive will be deleted. This would also be a good time to back up your User drive - no actions are planned for those folders, but we will be performing updates on the server that hosts them.
Student IT Manual Updated For 2004 School Year
11/19/2004 3:48:17 PM: Computing
The IT Manual (available from the left menu of this site, as well as on the student desktops) has been updated to bring the information fully up-to-date.
11/19/2004 8:34:15 AM: Printing
After repeated incidents of paper theft, and students trying to print on inappropriate materials, the IT Staff has elected to install lock bars on the color printers.
11/12/2004 9:58:20 AM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff is pleased to announce that the KSA IT Support site now meets the current OSU Minimum Web Accessibility Standards.
Digital Projector Schedule Now Available Online
11/9/2004 11:34:46 AM: Computing
The reservation schedules for all the school's digital projectors (portable projectors and those mounted on carts) are now viewable online. It is not possible to reserve a cart via this system, but any faculty, staff, or student wishing to find out if a cart is available is encouraged to check this website: http://dumont.knowlton.ohio-state.edu:8001/Calendar/
11/1/2004 4:36:11 PM: Printing
In order to make using the 36-inch plotters as easy and painless as possible, the IT Staff has prepared a number of step-by-step instructions detailing how to plot using a number of software packages. Three of these tutorials (covering Acrobat, Freehand, and Photoshop) are now available via the IT Support website and a fourth (covering AutoCAD) should be avialable soon.
10/13/2004 3:27:07 PM: Printing
The IT Staff has recently received a number of reports that students are having difficulty plotting to the HP 430 plotters. To address this issue, we have put together a quick step-by-step guide to using these plotters which we hope proves helpful. Please refer to this guide if you plan on using the HP 430 plotters in the near future.
Student IT Manual Now Available Via This Site
10/13/2004 11:07:41 AM: Computing
In order to ensure that students can most easily get information about the school's IT resources and policies, we've added a link to the Student IT Manual on this site (look in the left menu, second item down). This manual is also available by clicking on the "Read the IT Manual" link on your desktop from any KSA computer. Please note that you will need the Acrobat Reader installed to view this manual - a link to download this reader can be found at the bottom of this page.
The manual has not been updated for Knowlton Hall, so if you have any questions about whether any information is still applicable, please email the IT Staff at itstaff@knowlton.osu.edu
10/7/2004 4:22:03 PM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff today uploaded the latest data files from the Franklin County Auditor: .DXF drawings and Shape files for use in AutoCAD and ArcGIS. The latest round of aerial photographs will be uploaded shortly as well. This information can be found on Pandora.
10/6/2004 2:36:24 PM: Computing
The IT Staff will soon be making a number of changes to this IT Support site in order to meet OSU's ADA requirements. We hope to make these upgrades as quietly as possible, with no disruption to the Problem Report system or any other application. Thank you for your patience.
Welcome Back, Students!
9/22/2004 7:53:40 AM: Computing
The IT Staff would like to take a moment to welcome all the students to our new home. Best of luck for the coming quarter!
8/30/2004 9:01:47 AM: Computing
Faculty web folders are once again available for updating, but the method by which you reach them has changed. The rest of the faculty folders (homework, etc) will be back on line soon as well.
8/2/2004 9:57:01 AM: Computing
The school's move to Knowlton Hall began Monday morning, and as a result IT resources will be fairly scarce for the next few days. Faculty and staff should be able to plug their computers in and start working as soon as they have access to their offices - but not all network resrouces may be available immediately. We'll post further updates as they become available.
7/20/2004 4:37:51 PM: Computing
The IT Staff has received a number of questions lately about where computers will be located in Knowlton Hall. To help prepare students for this environment, we've put together this quick guide to where IT resources will be located.
7/15/2004 4:09:50 PM: Computing
The IT Staff today released the final computer specification for the 2004-05 school year. The school has bought 110 of these computers, which will bring us to our required population of 360 student computers in Knowlton Hall. Additionally, any student looking for recommendations for what to look for in a personal computer is encouraged to consult this document. Click here to read the PDF document.
7/12/2004 3:22:22 PM: Computing
The KSA IT Staff today unveiled a leaner, more efficient school intranet that will remain in place through the rest of the summer. It focuses solely on problem reports and IT announcements, and will be replaced by a more expansive version at the start of fall quarter.
5/10/2004: Computing
The IT Staff will be scanning all the computers in the Vivian Hall computer labs over the course of this week for a recently-identified problem. We ask for your patience as we try to address this issue as quickly as possible. For a list of computers that have already been scanned, please read this article.
5/7/2004: Printing
The KSA IT Staff is considering changing the standard type of paper that we provide for the 36" color plotters. To give everyone input into
this decision, we have posted a series of test plots in the hallways outside 171 Brown Hall and 213 Vivian Hall. These plots show the
differences between several types of paper. After looking at these demonstrations, please answer the poll to register your choice. To see the poll, you will need to use Internet Explorer and log in with your KSA username and password in the format below:
Username: KNOWLTON\[your username]
Password: [your password]
4/6/2004: Computing
Students now have the capability to monitor where their print jobs are within the PHAROS system. Please visit http://support.knowlton.ohio-state.edu/queues/ to see the status of any PHAROS print queue. You can also get to this site via the "Go To:" dropdown menu on the Support site dashboard.
Log Back In To See Gui Animations Folder
3/8/2004: Computing
If you are a senior looking to submit an animation for this afternoon's Gui competition, it may be necessary for you to log off and log back on before you see the submissions folder (the N:/ drive). We discovered an error in the script this morning; it has been fixed, but you will need to log back on in order to access the folder.
Please contact Matt in Vivian Hall if you have any additional problems.
Transfer Folder, Vivian Printing Restored
2/29/2004: Computing
After being paged on Sunday afternoon with reports of trouble, the IT Staff was able to restore access to both the Transfer Folder and to printing in Vivian Hall. Students may have to log off and log back on to restore their access to these resources. Everyone should also be aware that the IT Staff might have to bring both of these resources down again in the coming days to perform more permanent maintenance; hopefully that will not be necessary until at least the week after this.
2/26/2004: Computing
A new variant of the MyDoom virus has been identified; unlike most viruses, this variant will actively delete files from an infected computer - including JPEG images, AVI movies, Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. Read the text of the email that has been sent to the school about this threat here.
Vivian 120 Will Be Closed Today
2/19/2004: Computing
The downstairs computer lab in Vivian Hall (room 120) will be closed today for re-imaging. It will re-open as soon as some of the computers in the room are usable again, no later than 5 PM.
2 PM Network Outage
1/23/2004: Computing
At 2 PM this afternoon (Friday, 1/23/04) there will be a brief network outage as the IT Staff implements our new school firewall. This outage should be very brief - a few seconds long. This message will be updated to reflect any updates to this process, so check this site if you have any questions.
1/21/2004: Computing
The network Transfer folder is once again available, as of 4:55 PM on Wednesday. There remains a possibility that the IT Staff will have to bring it down again on Thursday during the day, but we will notify everyone in advance should that become necessary. Please pay attention to this web site, or to your OSU email address.
1/5/2004: Computing
Auto*des*sys released a new Form*Z patch over winter break, fixing several dozen bugs in that application. We are currently in the process of installing this update. Read this for a full list of fixes.
12/12/2003: Computing
A number of students have recently contacted the IT Staff to ask about whether any labs will be open over break. Find out the schedule, and see what the IT Staff will be working on, right here.
11/26/2003: Computing
An email has recently been sent to the schoolall mailing list, reminding everyone of the best practices for using the large-scale plotters. A complete set of these recommendations is available here.
2003/04 Computer Lab Equipment List
8/18/2003: Computing
As
the IT staff starts final preparations for the upcoming school year, we
are in the process of setting up the school's 5 computer labs. To help everyone
know what to expect, we've assembled a list of
lab equipment for the 2003/04 academic year. This list is available
in PDF
format.
Change to Faculty Web Drives
7/30/2003: Computing
In order to give TAs access to their student web folders as well as the web folders of their faculty professor, all faculty web drives have been moved to the X:\ drive. Student web folders will still be mounted as the W:\ drive.
Recommendations For Student Personal Computers
7/24/2003: Computing
The IT staff has received a number of questions this summer from students
looking to buy or replace their personal computers. In an attempt to help students
in this situation, the staff has released a set of general
recommendations for personal computers (PDF
format).
7/24/2003: Computing
With the IT staff working behind closed doors this summer, we thought it might be interesting to offer everyone a peek at what's going on behind the scenes. Here's a photo essay of us preparing the new computers for deployment - just one of the tasks that we're working on.
User and Homework Folders Are Back Up
4/19/2003: Computing
It is now 6:15 PM, and the User and Homework folders are back up. You
may need to log off and log back on to re-establish your access to these resources.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
3/25/2003: Computing
We have re-built the Transfer Folder, in accordance with the emails which were sent out in the last week. We are also taking this opportunity to implement some changes in how the Transfer folder is administered.
1/31/2003: Computing
The IT staff has received numerous phone calls and emails from students wanting
to access courses folders. When you attempt to access a course website, you
will be prompted with a log-in box - which will either have two or three fields.
Draft CNC Policies Now Available
1/22/2003: Fab Lab
The school's computer committee is in the process of setting out usage policies
for the CNC Lab and Faculty Computer Lab. The latest draft of these policies
are located here: CNC Lab - Faculty
Lab (Acrobat Reader required).
Complete Software List Now Available
1/6/2003: Computing
There are some new software applications available this quarter, so the IT staff
has taken this opportunity to update the master list of software available on
the network. Read the full list here (Acrobat
Reader required)
The new packages for this quarter are:
Adobe Acrobat (full version)
Onyx Tree Professional
Q3Build
TerraViva! (now available on all 1.8 Ghz computers)
Valve Hammer Editor
Yahoo! Messenger
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