Article

Just give it a nudge

Behind nudging is a concept for influencing a person’s behavior, using gentle pressure rather than a raised forefinger. Technical writers can take advantage of this concept to guide the proper use of technology.

Article “Just give it a nudge” (pdf)  (German only)

2023-04, technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Article

And it has clicked

What “Zack”, “Zisch” or “Peng” stands for doesn’t need to be explained to anyone. It’s enough to read a comic. But there’s more to a comic than pure entertainment, such as an information model with parallels to technical communication.

Article “And it has clicked” (pdf)  (German only)

2023-02, technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Article

Representing humans in technical illustrations

How can a person be illustrated in a technical illustration? With a mock-up, for example, which also helps to reduce the time and effort required to create an illustration.

Article “Representing humans in technical illustrations” (pdf)

2022-07, tcworld magazine, tcworld magazine is tekom’s magazine for technical communication

Article

With hand and foot

How can a person be illustrated in a technical illustration? With a mock-up, for example, which also helps to reduce the time and effort required to create an illustration.

Article “Mit Hand und Fuß” (pdf) (unfortunately only available in German)

2022-02, technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Technical book

Technical illustration with tools from Corel (3rd edition)

Technical illustrations are the means to convey facts in a technical and globalized environment. A complex task that requires broad knowledge of visual communication. Corel DESIGNER and CorelDRAW provide tools to efficiently accomplish this task on an industrial scale. The book “Technical Illustration with Tools from Corel” provides the illustration basics and their implementation with tools from Corel.

2020-01
as E-Book can be ordered from the author (currently only in German)

Article

Making the most of the advantages

Data from a CAD system is suitable for illustrating technical documentation. Two-dimensional objects are then created from three-dimensional objects. How can the data transfer be successful? Answers to ten typical questions.

Articel ” Making the most of the advantages” (pdf) (only in German)

2020-10, technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Article

Instructions with symbolic power

Symbols have a fixed place in a technical documentation. They often come from catalogs. It can make sense to develop your own symbols, for example for a typical company representation. Standards and design guidelines are helpful here.

Article  “Instructions with symbolic power” (pdf) (only in German)

2018-05, technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Article, together with Otto Salzer von S3D

Corel DESIGNER X7 – Newly renovated

With solid model maintenance, combined with numerous innovations, Corel is sending its program package for technical illustration into a new round. The publisher intends to score points with the publication of 3D PDF files and the connection to translation management.

Article  Artikel “Frisch renoviert” (pdf) only in German

2015-03,  technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Technical book

Tools from Corel in the technical illustration (2nd edition)

Corel’s tools, CorelDRAW and Corel DSESIGNER, are extensively customizable for technical illustration, similar to the chameleon when the software is launched. Like in nature, this customization has its limits. This book is intended to help you reach these limits. As far as possible, a description of the basic operation will be omitted and we will start immediately with details in order to work better.

Marco Jänicke
VOGT Verlag 2014, Dresden, Deutschland 
ISBN 9783938860670

Article

Two tools for technical illustration: Corel Designer X5 and Canvas 12

Whether schematic, photo or 3D object: technical illustration programs must master a number of disciplines and fit smoothly into the corporate workflow between the development department and the manual printing plant. Usable tools for this are available for less than 1000 euros.

Article  “Präzise und anschaulich” (only in German)

2011-09,  c’t magazin für computertechnik, Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG, Hannover, Deutschland

Technical book

Tools from Corel in the technical illustration (1st edition)

Corel’s tools, CorelDRAW and Corel DSESIGNER, are extensively customizable for technical illustration, similar to the chameleon when the software is launched. Like in nature, this customization has its limits. This book is intended to help you reach these limits. As far as possible, a description of the basic operation will be omitted and we will start immediately with details in order to work better.

Marco Jänicke
VOGT Verlag 2008, Dresden, Deutschland
ISBN 978-3-938860-12-0

Technical book

Content Management System – Introduction to the PersonalEdition

For some years now, the technical communications industry has been talking with increasing intensity about content management systems and single source publishing. Now that mainly large and medium-sized companies have recognized their opportunities and invested in content management systems, the usage base has broadened considerably. Companies that until recently were still using this method of working with prejudices such as “too expensive”, “too complicated” or “not relevant for us” have rethought and found their way into the market.
This is made possible by, among other things, practical software approaches and lower investments. So that GFT GmbH has now arrived at the content management system for everyone with the PersonalEdition of the GFT XML content management system. In spite of the limited range of functions, thanks to the full upgradeability of the content, everyone can find a solid start in the world of single source publishing with XML with this content management system. This information brochure provides basic information about editorial systems and help with getting started with the PersonalEdition of the GFT XML Editorial System.

2008-11, GFT-Verlag, Schenkenzell, Deutschland

Article

Corel launches X4 – Digital drawing set refreshed

CorelDRAW is an application for vector illustration. As a part of the Graphics Suite program package, it covers a number of other fields of image design, including editing photos and movies. Despite its generic approach, the software has found a firm place in technical illustration. A new version, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4, has been available since early 2008. What has changed, what features are new?

Article  “Digitaler Zeichenkasten aufgefrischt” (only in German)

2008-04,  technische kommunikation, Journal of the Society for Technical Communication – tekom Deutschland e.V.

Article

Tips for Technical Illustration with CorelDRAW – Digital Drawing Board

CorelDRAW is used in many technical documentation departments. According to the tekom software survey 2006, in which 547 people took part, 35 percent of editorial offices work with the graphics package. CorelDRAW is currently available as CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 and offers a range of options for technical illustration.

Article  “Digitales Zeichenbrett” (only in German)

2007-06,  technische kommunikation, Fachzeitschrift der Gesellschaft für Technische Kommunikation – tekom Deutschland e.V.