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File Download

The following files can be downloaded from our servers. Restricted downloads are indicated by the words "KSA-only download" - to access one of these files, you will need to supply your KSA username and password in the following format:

Username: "KNOWLTON\(your username)", e.g. KNOWLTON\smith.1
Password: (your KSA password)

For technical assistance with these downloads, please file a Problem Report.

CNC Downloads

Epilog Color Mapping Documentation (412 downloads)

With the new Epilog driver installed on 1/08/07, the method of color mapping raster files has changed significantly. This is the updated documentation for using the color mapping feature from Epilog.

Epilog DAT File Conversion Instructions (309 downloads)

All Epilog DAT files which were created before January 8, 2007 must be converted to the latest file format before being used again. The conversion program has been posted to the KSA network at the following location: X:\Bernhardt_Matthew\Public\CNC\Software\Epilog. This PDF document describes how to use the conversion program.

Epilog Laser Cutter Manual (4.5 Mb) (4237 downloads)

A 214-page manual covering all aspects of the Epilog laser cutter.

Formech 450 Operating Manual (1170 downloads)

This 14-page PDF gives an overview of how to operate the Fab Lab's vacuum former. If you want to use the vacuum former, reading this document is highly encouraged.

Formech Vacuum Forming Guide (12672 downloads)

This 64-page PDF provides a general overview of the vacuum forming process, including an overview of the types of plastics that can be used, aspects of mold design, and part finishing.

Recommended Epilog Laser Cutter Settings (2086 downloads)

This summary sheet gives recommended speed, power, and frequency settings for various materials on the Epilog Legend 36EXT laser cutter.

Recommended ULS Laser Cutter Settings (1636 downloads)

This summary sheet gives recommended speed, power, and PPI settings for students using the ULS laser cutter with various materials.

RhinoCAM Manual Excerpts (KSA-only download) (19 downloads)

This is a 57-page (6.91 Mb) excerpt of the RhinoCAM software manual which deals with those capabilities which we have here at the KSA. This manual covers the RhinoCAM interface, what types of operations RhinoCAM can generate, and how to process a simple file.

RhinoCAM Tool Definitions (383 downloads)

This CSV file can be loaded into RhinoCAM to define the routing tools which are provided by the KSA.

Stratasys Insight Software Manual (881 downloads)

This 74-page PDF document is the complete software manual for the Insight software used to prepare jobs for printing on the Stratasys 3D Printer.

Using the Microscribe Digitizing Arm In AutoCAD (1263 downloads)

This document describes how to connect to the Microscribe Digitizing Arm from AutoCAD. While specifically written for AutoCAD 14 and 2000, the instructions are also valid for AutoCAD 2005.

Using the Microscribe Digitizing Arm In FormZ (578 downloads)

This 10-page PDF describes how to calibrate and use the Microscribe arm from FormZ.

Using the Re-Engineer Plugin in FormZ (617 downloads)

This PDF document explains how to use FormZ's Re-Engineering plugin, which allows greater flexibility in using the Microscribe digitizing arm.

General Downloads

FormZ Joint Study License Form (KSA-only download) (42 downloads)

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 473. The cost for students is $55 for the full year; there is no cost for faculty licenses.

KSA Director Position Advertisement (387 downloads)

A PDF version of the position advertisement for the KSA Directorship (57 Kb)

IT Downloads

2004 IT Open House - PDF (KSA-only download) (13 downloads)

In the fall of 2004, the KSA IT Staff put together a PowerPoint presentation to review the results of the College of Engineering Student Survey. This presentation was delivered at an open house that gave the school's students the ability to hear more about the school's IT strategy, and to get a full accounting of how student fees were being spent. This is a PDF version of that presentation.

2004 IT Open House - PowerPoint (KSA-only download) (9 downloads)

In the fall of 2004, the KSA IT Staff put together a PowerPoint presentation to review the results of the College of Engineering Student Survey. This presentation was delivered at an open house that gave the school's students the ability to hear more about the school's IT strategy, and to get a full accounting of how student fees were being spent. This is a PDF version of that presentation.

Basic Computer Usage (3955 downloads)

This is a general guide to the IT resources of the school. It is 39 pages in length, and covers basic computer use policies, account information, software available on the network, and other helpful information.

Faculty and Staff Guide to Information Security (440 downloads)

This 2-page brochure is highly recommended for any faculty or staff member in the KSA. It includes recommendations for protecting your OSU computer, the data with which you work, and other IT-related guidelines.

IT Orientation Slideshow (480 downloads)

This is a PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation which the IT staff uses to orient new students. It contains 22 slides and covers the basics of account information, available software, and who to contact for help with various resources.

KSA IT Overview / Changes 2005-06 (657 downloads)

This sheet highlights the major IT resources of the school and provides a brief overview of the significant changes from last year. For a complete rundown of school policies, resources, and locations, please visit the IT Support website at http://support.knowlton.ohio-state.edu

Personal Computer Recommendations (343 downloads)

Students and faculty frequently ask the KSA IT Staff for guidance in buying a personal computer. While the school does not formally require or recommend any specific computer to students, this paper describes the computers that the school has bought the last two years, and describes the principles we followed to arrive at those configurations.

Newsletters Downloads

Autumn 2005 Newsletter (265 downloads)

The Autumn 2005 edition of the KSA newsletter is 20 pages in length, and features stories on several different student travel experiences, an alumnus who is volunteering in Afghanistan, and a letter from the school's new interim director among other articles.

Quake Downloads

Barcelona Pavilion Environment (925 downloads)

This is a Quake environment of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion. It was originally authored by Professor Stephen Turk.

Chartres Cathedral Environment (966 downloads)

This is a Quake environment of Chartres Cathedral. It was developed outside the school, but is an intriguing example of what is possible with game engines.

Color Textures (804 downloads)

This is a palette of Quake shaders and textures of simple colors that was developed by Professor Stephen Turk.

Ives Hall Environment (838 downloads)

This is a Quake III:Arena environment of Ives Hall on Ohio State's campus, the former home of the Knowlton School of Architecture. Quake III: Arena, published by id Software, is required to enter this environment.

Maison Domino Environment (833 downloads)

This is a Quake environment of Le Corbusier's Maison Domino, illustrating his Five Points of Architecture. The environment was executed by Matthew Bernhardt.