PLUG - Meeting -- 2006/05/04 Plug General Meeting

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Presentation:VectorSection (previously known as UberConverter) an Open Source File Format Translation for CAD and Vector Graphics
by Eric Wilhelm <scratchcomputing AT gmail DOT com>
VectorSection uses concepts such as "small pieces, loosely joined" to inform the design of a set of transparent and simple-yet-capable interconnected tools for manipulating and translating 2D and 3D vector graphics data between multiple common and uncommon file formats. Learning how this system is put together has applications not just to vector graphics, but to data translation/migration in general.
This presentation will cover the basics of CAD/vector graphics interoperability issues and details about how VectorSection allows for ad-hoc extension in any programming or scripting language.
Note: We have been told that CNN is in town doing a story on Open Source Software in Portland. Maybe they will come to our meeting. Better yet, they should go to the Lucky Lab after the meeting.
Agenda:
- 7:00 - 7:30 Business
  We will discuss the status of our ongoing projects including the monthly hands on clinics, PLUG for Education, etc.
- 7:30 - 8:30 Presentation
  See above
- 9:00 - ... Beer
  The Lucky Labrador Brewing Company 915 SE Hawthorne