[Aonele]

So, I r nub, and I can't print the schedule out on 8.5" by 11" large enough to read what the panels are :C The thing is that I don't think previous panel schedules had the gatherings list on it as well. How can I edit the panel schedule file so that I can remove the gathering list and make the panels more visible?
Or, better yet, does anyone have the panel schedule without the gathering list so that when I print the schedule on normal print paper it'll show everything in an easily readable size?

[d5t]

Aonele, on Apr 15 2010, 10:19 PM, said:

So, I r nub, and I can't print the schedule out on 8.5" by 11" large enough to read what the panels are :C The thing is that I don't think previous panel schedules had the gatherings list on it as well. How can I edit the panel schedule file so that I can remove the gathering list and make the panels more visible?
Or, better yet, does anyone have the panel schedule without the gathering list so that when I print the schedule on normal print paper it'll show everything in an easily readable size?

There should be a more printer friendly version coming out soon from what I've heard on the boards - I believe the PDF on ACen right now is just to get the word out; no pretty formatting.

[Aonele]

d5t, on Apr 15 2010, 10:28 PM, said:

There should be a more printer friendly version coming out soon from what I've heard on the boards - I believe the PDF on ACen right now is just to get the word out; no pretty formatting.

Ooo, now that would make sense. I guess I'll just wait some more then. Thanks! :]

[cactusmomma]

Just as a reminder, it is still subject to change and it will also be included with your programming book.

[Aonele]

cactusmomma, on Apr 15 2010, 10:42 PM, said:

Just as a reminder, it is still subject to change and it will also be included with your programming book.

Okey dokey, but I enjoy finding out what panels are available in advance so I can keep them in mind X3 thanks though

[obakasan]

I can only read it on screen and by scrolling... Hopefully future versions will be broken down into more manageable sizes for us folks with plain old standard printers. I know I like to review it ahead of time so I can make schedule changes, and map my routes put around the con (eg figure out where the heck the meeting rooms are).

I wish I knew someone with a wide format printer... I used to have one but it went kablooey.




(All above comments are personal and not in any way to be taken as "official" - danged staff status...)

[Voxx]

Maybe try switching it to landscape instead of portrait? Sometimes that works too depending on the file.

[Aonele]

Ska_Toranpetta, on Apr 16 2010, 03:23 PM, said:

Maybe try switching it to landscape instead of portrait? Sometimes that works too depending on the file.

I already did. It's not readable because there's that official gatherings schedule next to it, taking up space that could've been used for a bigger/better print out of the official panel schedule. :/ Guess I just gotta wait until an official version is out? As it is it's REALLY difficult to read, AND it's not possible for me to remove the official gatherings list becauase .pdf files cannot be edited like that :[

[nouseforaname]

It's not readable because both Friday and Saturday are smashed onto one page instead of the usual three for each date.

[Voxx]

Aonele, on Apr 16 2010, 03:26 PM, said:

I already did. It's not readable because there's that official gatherings schedule next to it, taking up space that could've been used for a bigger/better print out of the official panel schedule. :/ Guess I just gotta wait until an official version is out? As it is it's REALLY difficult to read, AND it's not possible for me to remove the official gatherings list becauase .pdf files cannot be edited like that :[

Ahhhh I see. Bummer. You could save it and try to export it into Microsoft Word. It might jumble fluff some words...but its worth a shot.

[Roark]

In the spirit of pulling back the veil, this is indeed just there to get it out. We already have some corrections to it. This is, literally, a snapshot of our master document without any formatting or prettying. A better version is coming.

[Zerox20]

Shows how many people read the comment ABOVE the schedule PDF...

QUOTE from the site:

Listed below is the current ACen 2010 Schedule. This schedule is not formatted for printing and is only to be used as a reference before the convention. The Program Book that is given at the Convention will have a nicely formatted schedule for quick reading. This Schedule is subject to change before the convention. Panelists please note, the times are pretty much FINALIZED, we have very little room to spare to switch anything out. The Schedule is available in PDF Format at this time. It will be available via Cell Phone and a Dynamic Flash Site soon. Continue checking this page for latest schedule updates. If you cannot make the time that has been slotted for you, you may e-mail panelprogramming@acen.org, if you are unable to attend your panel.

Please read it all next time before posting! Thanks

The Mobile site will be EASY formatting, and the FLASH site will be easily printable page like we had last year, just nobody knew about it. =)

[Zerox20]

ASk and you shall recieve...


ACen 2010 Schedule Flash Site...


http://www.acen.org/...Scheduler.html#

[CrimsonAnime]

Zerox20, on Apr 19 2010, 09:50 PM, said:

ASk and you shall recieve...


ACen 2010 Schedule Flash Site...


http://www.acen.org/...Scheduler.html#

MEGA SQUEAK! i have been waiting for this for like EVER!

[Aonele]

Erk! I'm usually pretty good about reading directions X_X In my defense, I was blinded by the excitement in me to see the panel schedule!

Also, YAY FOR THE FLASH SITE! It's too awesome for words!

This post has been edited by Aonele: 20 April 2010 - 11:26 PM

[Zerox20]

Yeah tell everybody you know about it,I wanna get the word out ! !

[obakasan]

That
site
is
so
cool.

Wowzers.

I'm having far too much fun playing with the pretty colors.

[Kscriv]

I think there are still a couple of tweaks to be made to the scheduler, there was a couple things that I didn't see listed (Hardcore Synergy comes to mind), a few panels that had the wrong descriptions(an Ouran panel that described something that was not Ouran) and a couple that may have been double-listed (I do believe I saw the AMV Awards listed in two different categories.

Also, is there a way to save your schedule and come back to work on it later, there's a lot I want to go to and I will be taking a lot of time widdling out my schedule.

Otherwise, this scheduler is AWESOME.

[this_chick25]

Zerox20, on Apr 19 2010, 09:50 PM, said:

ASk and you shall recieve...

ACen 2010 Schedule Flash Site...

http://www.acen.org/...Scheduler.html#

Can I have your babies? Like, all of them?

This saves me so much time--I usually make this every year on my own with a ton of juggling and typing and what not, but this makes it SO EASY!! And you can print it!!

This is instant-faved as my top ACen planning tool.

This post has been edited by this_chick25: 21 April 2010 - 06:00 PM

[Cherry_Wolf]

I love love, LOOOVE this website ;w; Printed my preferred schedule... had to forget a panel because the times changed, but that's no big deal thanks a lot ACen crew!

[mersian]

Kscriv, on Apr 21 2010, 06:46 PM, said:

I think there are still a couple of tweaks to be made to the scheduler, there was a couple things that I didn't see listed (Hardcore Synergy comes to mind), a few panels that had the wrong descriptions(an Ouran panel that described something that was not Ouran) and a couple that may have been double-listed (I do believe I saw the AMV Awards listed in two different categories.

Also, is there a way to save your schedule and come back to work on it later, there's a lot I want to go to and I will be taking a lot of time widdling out my schedule.

Otherwise, this scheduler is AWESOME.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not Acen staff but I did work on the Flash Scheduler website.

There are definitely some issues with the panels; I noticed the Ouran description yesterday. You are correct that there are two different AMV Awards; one is in Main Programming and the other is at the Double Tree and they are at different times. I'm assuming that the Double Tree viewing is a repeat of the earlier show in Main Programming. There are several panels that happen multiple times during the convention.

The current Scheduler site only has Panel Programming, Gatherings, and the AMV Programming. We're working on getting more schedules included. I don't see Hardcore Synergy listed in the Panel Programming document. What section of Programming is it in?

I'm working on an update right now to fix some issues that have been pointed out. If you guys see any more, please feel free to post here, message myself, or message Zerox20! We appreciate any feedback to make the website better!

Anyway, there is a way to save the schedule and come back to it. As you add events to your schedule, you'll see the URL in the address bar changes (numbers will be added to the end of it). If you save that URL (you can bookmark it or save it someplace else) you can come back to that same schedule. NOTE: If you bookmark the page, you need to bookmark it AGAIN whenever you get done making changes, otherwise you'll lose any new changes you've made. I want to do this a better way, with account logins and such, but I was too busy making a mobile website to have time this year.

Here's an example. This url has all of the Main Programming events:
http://www.acen.org/mobile/panels/schedule...8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

If there's anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Lina]

I remember using this last year. It was awesome. I'll for sure use it again. =)

[MrBear16]

I cannot get this to print properly. The page is composed mostly of a block of black ink, with a bit of the text off the side. Any help on printing would be greatly appreciated.

[Jeff]

You can always write it down what you intend to attend.

[obakasan]

Okay, I realize it's a bit late for an answer to the printing problem, but I had the same situation. More than likely you also could not get the whole schedule window on screen. I had to change my screen resolution until I was able to get the *bottom* part of the schedule window. There I found a "print" button and the list printed out just fine, finally... (of course I never got to any of the panels as I wound up working pretty much the whole con).

Doing a "print screen" or the like did just what you described. A whole lotta black and just a bit of a partial schedule window. I wish they had put the "real" print button at the top of the window rather than the bottom.