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Types of Application Software

Types of Application Software. Productivity Software. Acquiring Software. Commercial software Software that must be purchased Stand alone products Solve one type of problem Software suites Integrated tools that work together Solve many problems Shareware Try before you buy

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Types of Application Software

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  1. Types of Application Software Productivity Software

  2. Acquiring Software • Commercial software • Software that must be purchased • Stand alone products • Solve one type of problem • Software suites • Integrated tools that work together • Solve many problems • Shareware • Try before you buy • May deactivate if not purchased

  3. Software Suite

  4. Acquiring Software • Freeware • No obligation to purchase • Donations often accepted • Software may be distributed freely • Public domain software

  5. Acquiring Software • Open source • Programs distributed with source code • Allows users to modify the software • Modifications and comments are welcome • Linux and OpenOffice

  6. Open Office

  7. Word Processing Programs • Creates text documents • Graphics and other objects are supported • Professional quality can be achieved • Simple web pages may be created

  8. Word Processing Programs • Entering and editing text • Text is entered by typing • Cursor indicates position • Blocks of text can be manipulated • Most other programs include text tools

  9. Word Processing Programs • Formatting text • Controls the document’s appearance • Character formatting tools • Fonts • Type style • Paragraph formatting tools • Line spacing • Tabs • Document formatting tools • Margins • Headers

  10. Spreadsheet Programs • Calculates numbers and finances • Data viewable in many ways • Tables • Graphs • Complex calculations can be automated

  11. Spreadsheet Interface

  12. Spreadsheet Programs • Interface • Rows, columns and cells • Cell holds data or formulas • Formula bar • Labels describe cell contents • Values • Dates • Formulas

  13. Presentation Programs • Creates slides or transparencies • Complete set is a presentation • Enhances a speech or lecture • Color and animation enhance the slides

  14. Presentation Interface

  15. Personal Information Managers • PIM software • Keep track of contact information • Track upcoming events and times • MS Outlook is popular

  16. Personal Information Managers • Data organization • Contact information organized by last name • Users may search for data • Appointment reminders can be set

  17. Acquiring Images • Clip art • Originally a book with images • Now a CD with images • Most office suites include a selection • Additional clip art is online

  18. Graphics Software • Paint programs • Create bitmap images • Includes sophisticated tools • Artists draw with several brushes • Objects drawn become permanent • Windows Paint

  19. Graphics Software • Draw programs • Create vector based images • Used when accuracy is critical • Objects have an outline and fill • Both have line style and color • Can fill using pictures • Adobe Illustrator

  20. Graphics Software • Photo-editing software • Modify and manipulate digital images • Work at the pixel level • Images can be enhanced • Picture flaws can be repaired • Pictures can be completely changed • Photoshop and GIMP

  21. Graphics Software • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) • Generates vector files • Engineering and design fields • Drawings accurate to the millimeter • AutoCAD

  22. Graphics Software • 3D modeling software • Generates three dimensional images • Image can be shaped on screen • Image is animated frame by frame

  23. Graphics Software • Computer generated imaging • Generates photo realistic images • Used for movies and television • Software eliminates tedious parts

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