Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended software delivers all the features in Photoshop CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis.

Easily access every tool for nondestructive adjustment of color and tone. Quickly adjust specific image areas with easier access to all the tools for creating and editing nondestructive masks.

Now paint directly on 3D models; wrap 2D images around common 3D shapes; convert gradient maps to 3D objects; and add depth to pixel layers, text, 2D shapes, and DICOM frames with volume rendering.

Paint, add text, and clone over multiple frames of an imported video sequence with ease using single-key shortcuts.

Create or modify images with a wide assortment of professional, fully customizable drawing tools, paint settings, and artistic brushes. Simply drag to resize brushes and adjust for hardness as you paint and preview brush strokes.

Easily create a single image from a series of shots that have different focal points with the enhanced Auto-Blend Layers command, which smoothly blends color and shading and now extends your depth of field, automatically correcting vignettes and lens distortion.

Create accurate composites with the enhanced Auto-Align Layers command. Move, rotate, or warp layers to align them more accurately than ever before. Or use spherical alignment to create breathtaking panoramas.

Combine a range of images, each with a different exposure, color, and focal point - with options to preserve tones and colors - into a single color-corrected image.

Extract quantitative information from images with powerful tools that calculate distance, perimeter, area, and other measurements. Record and export data for further quantitative analysis. Even set measurements to the scale in DICOM file headers.

Enjoy superior conversion quality as you process raw images with the industry-leading Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 5 plug-in, which now offers localized corrections, post-crop vignetting, TIFF and JPEG processing, and support for more than 190 camera models.

Get instant access to Adobe Bridge CS4 with faster start-up, use new workspaces to jump to the right display for every task, easily create web galleries and PDF contact sheets, and more.

Enjoy dramatically enhanced color correction with reengineered Dodge, Burn, and Sponge tools that now intelligently preserve color and tone details. Make precise adjustments with Brightness/Contrast and Curves controls, the histogram, color channel lines, and a clipping preview.

SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition is a comprehensive data management and business intelligence platform that provides enterprise-class scalability, data warehousing, advanced analytics, and security for running business-critical applications. With this edition, you can consolidate servers and perform large-scale online transactional processing and reporting.

Autodesk Inventor Essentials

This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts; creating, placing, and constraining custom and standard components in an assembly; and simulating mechanisms, animating assembly designs, and checking for interferences. Delegates also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views; document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views; and follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Course Duration: 4 days

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using Autodesk Inventor. Upon completion of the course, delegates will be proficient in 3D part and assembly design, and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new Autodesk Inventor users.

Prerequisites

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is essential that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.

Course Outline

Getting Started

• Autodesk Inventor User Interface
• Online Help and Tutorials

Parametric Part Design and Basic Sketching

• Designing Parametric Parts
• Using Project Files for Part Design

Basic Sketching Techniques

• Creating 2D Sketches
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensioning Sketches

Basic Shape Design

• Creating Basic Sketched Features
• Intermediate Sketching
• Editing Parametric Parts
• Creating Work Features
• Creating Basic Swept Shapes

Detailed Shape Design

• Creating Chamfers and Fillets
• Creating Holes and Threads
• Patterning and Mirroring Features
• Creating Thin-Walled Parts

Assembly Design Overview

• Designing Assemblies
• Using Project Files for Assembly Design

Placing, Creating, and Constraining Components

• Placing Existing Components in an Assembly
• Constraining Components
• Placing Standard Components Using the Content Centre
• Basic Part Design in an Assembly

Basic Assembly Tools

• Identifying Parts in an Assembly
• Analysis and Motion Tools
• Presenting Your Assembly

Basic View Creation

• Drawing Creation Environment
• Base and Projected Views
• Section Views
• Detail Views
• Managing Views

Dimensions, Annotations and Tables

• Automated Dimensioning Techniques
• Manual Dimensioning Techniques
• Annotating Holes and Threads
• Creating Centrelines, Symbols, and Leaders
• Creating Tables

Annotating Assembly Drawings

• Bill of Materials
• Creating and Customizing Parts Lists
• Creating Balloons

Drawing Standards and Resources

• Setting Drawing Standards
• Drawing Resources

The more delegates that take the course the lower price is

1st Delegate, £270.00 per day

2nd Delegate, £245.00 per day 3rd Delegate, £220.00 per day 4th Delegate, £195.00 per day

Call our sales team to discuss your business requirements 0870 429 3010

The Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches are an innovative product line that improves LAN operating efficiency by combining industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches. This product series represents the next generation in desktop switches, and features Cisco StackWise technology, a 32-Gbps stack interconnect that allows customers to build a unified, highly resilient switching system - one switch at a time.

For mid-sized organizations and enterprise branch offices, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series eases deployment of converged applications and adapts to changing business needs by providing configuration flexibility, support for converged network patterns, and automation of intelligent network-services configurations. In addition, the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series is optimized for high-density Gigabit Ethernet deployments and includes a diverse range of switches that meet access, aggregation, or small-network backbone-connectivity requirements.

The Xerox Phaser 8860 color printer allows you to print with stunning color output for the same low cost as black-and-white. Match that with its ease-of-use, consistency, quality and reliability and you have the ideal printer for medium-size workgroups with high-volume print demands.

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.

Building on a tradition of excellence, the HP ProLiant family introduces the fifth generation HP ProLiant ML350 server. The HP ProLiant ML350 G5 server provides Multi-Core performance, enterprise level management, and highly available redundant options in a modular server form factor. New for this generation is a smaller and quieter chassis, embedded Smart Array E200i Controller and 5 media bays.

The TFT7600 rackmount keyboard and monitor combines a full 17 inch WXGA+ monitor and keyboard with touch pad in a 1U format with room to mount an HP KVM Switch behind it. The TFT7600 RKM includes a three-button touch pad, 4 scroll keys, and Windows shortcut keys. The TFT7600 RKM provides PS2 and USB connectivity and a USB port on the front of the keyboard for USB pass through with compatible KVM switches.

The new HP ProLiant DL380 G5 High Performance model includes the latest performance technologies and enterprise class availability features pre-installed for convenience and value.

Energy-efficient, next-generation 10 Gigabit performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet has moved past the early adoption stage and is rapidly becoming a mainstay for backbones within Enterprise and service provider networks. The escalating deployments of servers with multi-core processors and demanding applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), database clusters, and video-on-demand are driving the need for 10 Gigabit connections. Based on the Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers, the next-generation Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapters are designed to meet the throughput and latency requirements of bandwidth-hungry applications, while offering a very low power envelope for energy efficiency.

The HP ProLiant DL380 delivers on its proven history of design excellence with enterprise-class uptime and manageability, proven 2-way Intel Xeon performance, and 2U density for a variety of rack deployments and applications.

Introducing the D300 - the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR.

Highlights of the Nikon D300 SLR Body Only

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
• Two LiveView shooting modes
• New Picture Control settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction

With a contrast ratio up to 15, 000:1 (with Advanced Iris on), guess where your friends and neighbors are watching the big game this year? Built on Sony's SXRD technology, the VPL-VW100 1920 x 1080p projector is built from three micro display panels supporting a Full High Definition 1080 line resolution image. This technology ensures support of full HD resolution with a film-like image presented in accurate color rendition and high contrast ratio providing you with that "at home" theater experience you've always desired.

Providing the illumination is a Sony 400W Pure Xenon Lamp providing equal brightness output for each of the primary colors - red, green and blue, which are used to produce the trillions of colors that you as the viewer enjoy on the screen. The projector's Advanced Iris technology also helps to improve images by monitoring algorithms and adjusting the iris diameter so images in bright scenes are crisp and clear while black levels in dark scenes are deep and detailed. And forget the annoying loud projector sounds of the past; the VW100 is designed to remain ultra quiet while it removes heat at a noise spec of just 22dB.

With Adobe After Effects CS4 software, you can create compelling motion graphics and blockbuster visual effects with flexible tools that help save you time and deliver unparalleled creative power.

You can experience creative control over virtually every element in a highly responsive 2D and 3D compositing and animation environment. With Adobe After Effects CS4, you can create whatever you envision.

Highlights of the Adobe After Effects CS4 Win

• Live Adobe Photoshop 3D layers import
• Searchable timelines and projects and easier nested comp navigation
• Independent key framing of x, y, z values, plus 3D compositing improvements
• Compositions exported as layered projects
• Cartoon effect
• Integrated workflow for mobile device authoring
• Mocha for Adobe After Effects from Imagineer Systems
• Numerous interface and workflow tweaks
• XMP metadata for asset intelligence
• Dynamic link between Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Soundbooth

The DFL-1600 VPN Firewall delivers complete network protection and Virtual Private Network (VPN) services for large businesses. Through robust security features, flexible configuration and maximum network protection, it offers a high return on investment to businesses that demand high performance at competitive prices.

Within an industrial chassis, the DFL-1600 VPN firewall offers an impressive set of hardware features that include a high-speed processor, a large database and a powerful firewall engine that can handle up to 400,000 concurrent sessions. The DFL-1600 includes multiple user-configurable Gigabit ports for flexible, scalable and cost effective network deployments with fail-over and outbound load balancing1. In addition, two DFL-1600 firewalls can be installed in parallel for redundancy: the passive one serving as back-up in case of the failure of the active one (High Availability). 1functionality available in an upcoming firmware update

The DFL-1600 includes a special feature called ZoneDefense - a mechanism that operates seamlessly with D-Link xStack switches to perform proactive network security. ZoneDefense automatically quarantines infected computers on the network and prevents them from flooding the network with malicious traffic.

The DFL-1600 offers two levels of Intrusion Prevention: - Basic: countering well-known threats and periodically updated, this level is included free of charge. - Advanced: using component-based signature technology, designed to detect unknown network attacks (zero-day protection) and updated in real time via the D-Link NetDefend Centre, which is included free of charge for a 3 month period and which is then available after this time as a purchase subscription.

The DFL-1600 provides advanced traffic shaping technology, allowing administrators to prioritise and differentiate network traffic and set bandwidth limits. Furthermore, the DFL-1600 supports Server Load Balancing (SLB), which allows network service demands to be shared among multiple servers, thus improving application performance and scalability.

The DFL-1600 can be remotely managed via a web-based interface or CLI through the RS-232 console port or a Secure Shell (SSH) connection. It includes flexible features to monitor and maintain a healthy and secure network, such as e-mail alerts, system log and real-time statistics. These features, along with the ability for firmware upgrade, ensure that your firewall can provide and maintain maximum performance and security for your network.

The DFL-1600 has passed rigorous testing by ICSA Labs, to achieve both Corporate-Level Firewall Certification and IPSec 1.2 Enhanced Certification. These are recognised worlwide as the benchmark for network security industry excellence. Testing is performed against an industry-approved set of criteria and is periodically reviewed to ensure that the vendor has continued to develop a secure product that meets all the criteria. In addition, the DFL-1600 has passed the Virtual Private Network Consortium (VPNC) AES Interoperability test, ensuring that the firewall is generally interoperable with other IPsec systems when using the AES encryption algorithm.

When printing is all important, the C9850 will prove supreme. It provides high volume, high quality color and mono print with little effort from users.

The built-in EFI Fiery System 8e controller also makes it exceptionally good value for money. This advanced feature adds extra print control to assist print management and simplify the production of more complex documents.

Highlights of the OKI C9850HDN Colour Laser Printer

• Create consistent high quality color documents
• Outstanding media handling for creating professional output
• Intuitive controls, easy to operate
• Keep control of costs
• Effortlessly handles the daily workflow and diverse print media

The Lexmark C782dn gives you the quality, performance and versatility you need to produce all your important color documents in-house. Expandable options include stackable input drawers, finishing, banner and outdoor media trays and even a full upgrade to multifunction device.

Color is the future of office printing, and now Lexmark lets you get in on the action like never before! From memos and business reports to eye-catching catalogs, Lexmark's C782 series laser printers give you everything you need to produce brilliant color documents in-house.

What better way to boost productivity than by offering your employees a simple and secure way of working? These printers are remarkably simple at every level, from set-up to maintenance. The front-loading consumables take just seconds to replace, while the intuitive operator panel coaches your end-users through printing and maintenance tasks with ease. And thanks to the cutting-edge security features with convenient numeric pad, you're always ensured true confidential printing.

Robust and reliable, the Lexmark C782dn comes network-ready and integrates seamlessly into your existing network environment. In virtually no time at all you'll be set up and running through your heaviest print jobs at record speeds!

Freesat is a digital satellite service that offers free HD (high-definition) TV program. With the G10 series, you can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colors, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.

600-Hz technology lets you view superb Full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data, and then optimizes the sub-field to display fast-action scenes in Full-HD resolution. And each frame is displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects.

Highlights of the Panasonic TX-P46G10B 46" Plasma

• Receives freesat (free digital satellite broadcasts)
• 600-Hz sub-field drive intelligent frame creation pro
• Smart networking with VIERA link
• VIERA image viewer (AVCHD/JPEG)
• V-audio surround
• Narrow bezel design

Why have separate black and white and color printers when you can have the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series? Epson has taken the lead in laser technology to deliver a complete high-performance solution for all your color and mono printing needs.

With the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series, you can produce professional color documents with the speed and ease you would expect from a mono laser printer. And the running costs are the same or less than most mono laser printers. So, replace your old A3 mono printer and let Epson add vibrant and precise color to your business when you need it.

Fujitsu's services infrastructure, industry standard best practices, structured methodologies, and partnerships enable the company to provide the people and processes necessary to help its customers align IT initiatives with their business. The Fujitsu strategy leverages these attributes into a solutions framework that effectively integrates the services into existing IT operations enabling increased business agility, efficiency and continuity through integration, virtualization and automation.

Reach new heights with the M4345 MFP series. This powerful, scalable, and easy-to-use workgroup MFP combines print, copy, digital send, and advanced paper handling into one cost-effective device. Simplicity, convenience, and outstanding support make the HP LaserJet M4345 MFP series the perfect choice for small workteams with no time to worry about device management.

High-quality, consistent color is crucial when you rely on stunning visuals to convey your ideas and concepts. That's why the Xerox Phaser 7760 color printer is the designer's choice. It offers brilliant color, blazing speeds and easy-to-use features that make the most of everything you print.

The color you want is the color you get. This printer features technologies and software that allow you to specify and control the output color, so the results match your expectations. You get consistent color accuracy, sharp images, and crisp text, from the first page to the last.

When it comes to printing important projects on time, you need both quality and speed. The Phaser 7760 printer is designed for high volume printing and offers impressive print speeds, efficient processing and other time saving features. You get the consistent quality you need, when you need it.

Your busy office or graphics department needs a reliable printer that's easy to operate, requires minimal maintenance and won't slow you down. Simple setup and easy-to-use features of the Phaser 7760 save valuable time and free you up to focus on your work, not your printer.

Highlights of the Xerox 7760V_DX A3 Colour Laser Printer

• Print quality for the graphic artist
• Outstanding performance and media flexibility
• Unparalleled printer intelligence and ease-of-use

The Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition enables developers and development teams to create great connected applications on the latest platforms, including the Web, Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008.

The fastest 9 pin heavy duty printer in its class. The heavy duty, 9 pin, Epson DFX-9000 offers exceptional performance at outstanding value. Printing 1550 cps, it's built to handle the most demanding commercial and industrial data processing workloads.

Unique, flexible paper handling features, with the ability to handle up to 10-part forms it has advanced paper handling to accommodate a variety of continuous paper types and features auto switching between the front and rear push tractor units to allow easy management of different paper types. The automatic platen gap adjustment for optimised print quality and paper feeding is ideal for frequent changing between paper types and for handling forms with varying thickness.

The optional perforation cutter enables automatic separation of print jobs and facilitates remote switching between front and rear paper feeds. Robust and extremely reliable with a MVBF rating of 133 million lines, a MTBF of 20,000 power-on hours and a ribbon life of 15 million characters.

Highlights of the Epson DFX-9000 4x9 Pin. 136 Col. 1550 CPS, 1+9 Copies

• 9 pin dot matrix printer
• 1550 cps print speed
• 136 columns
• Prints up to 1+ 9 part forms
• USB, parallel, and serial interfaces
• Two tractors as standard
• On-site warranty

The Electronic HP Care Pack Services (e-Care Pack) capability allows you to order, receive, update, and activate a wide range of valuable HP Care Pack Services over the Internet. Administered through the HP Services Network (CSN), it is a fast and simple process that enables immediate registration and service activation.

Increase equipment availability and productivity with high-quality onsite and remote support for your HP hardware, as well as selected multivendor equipment. This flexible HP Care Pack packaged service covers desktops, workstations, servers, notebooks and laptops, network equipment, and printing.

Choose 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day Hardware Support when you need to extend your hardware warranty coverage with prompt, anytime service for key systems and devices; obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use onsite services; improve hardware performance and uptime; increase the return on your HP and multivendor hardware investments; enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites.

MGE UPS SYSTEMS is a global provider of power quality solutions designed to increase the availability and uptime of mission-critical applications or processes, from a simple desktop PC to a large Internet Data Center or a semi-conductor manufacturing plant.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Hot-swappable battery and UPS modules without interrupting the secured system;

Bypass included as standard to achieve the highest level of availability;

Redundant power feed from 2 independent sources (AC normal and bypass inputs can be common or separate);

Automatic battery test and protection against deep discharges.

Management through various protocols (HTTP/SNMP/XML/Telnet);

Integration with popular Network Management Systems (HP Openview, IBM Tivoli, CA Unicenter...);

Battery Integration System option to optimize the footprint of extended runtime solutions (automatic battery module detection);

Compatibility with all types of genset;

Integration with Building Management Systems (Jbus), 6 voltage-free contacts for remote supervision;

Simple set-up (network or industrial mode) to give priority to system shutdown or service continuity in case of overload or short-circuit;

Event log for easy fault detection;

Easy to achieve hot standby system through two single units (N+2).

Personal Translator has led the field in automatic translations for many years, and thousands of private and professional users around the world rely on its intelligent, advanced technology every day. World Edition includes all 7 available language pairs at an unbeatable price. The network solution of the program contains numerous specific functions which allow for teamwork in companies.

Highlights of the Linguatec Personal Translator 2008 Net World Edition 5 user

• Exceptional translation technology
• Minimal administration overheads
• Increased efficiency
• Always up-to-date when used on mobile systems
• High flexibility at low cost
• Enhanced export/import and filter functions

Why have separate black and white and color printers when you can have the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series? Epson has taken the lead in laser technology to deliver a complete high-performance solution for all your color and mono printing needs.

With the Epson AcuLaser C9100 Series, you can produce professional color documents with the speed and ease you would expect from a mono laser printer. And the running costs are the same or less than most mono laser printers. So, replace your old A3 mono printer and let Epson add vibrant and precise color to your business when you need it.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Quad Intel 64-bit Xeon MP support 1066 MHz FSB

Intel 7300 (Clarksboro) chipset

Up to 192GB DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM

Intel 82575EB dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller

LSI 1068e dual channel 8-port SAS controller

6x SATA (3 Gbps) ports via ESB2 controller

ATI ES1000 Graphics with 32MB video memory

IPMI 2.0 (SIMSO) slot

Highlights of the SuperMicro Quad Intel Xeon Intel 7300 ATX

• Quad Intel 64-bit Xeon MP support 1066 MHz FSB
• Intel 7300 (Clarksboro) chipset
• Up to 192GB DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM
• Intel 82575EB dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller
• LSI 1068e dual channel 8-port SAS controller
• 6x SATA (3 Gbps) ports via ESB2 controller
• ATI ES1000 Graphics with 32MB video memory
• IPMI 2.0 (SIMSO) slot

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.