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Discover the features of AREL collaboration software, ideal for small, interactive meetings. With support for synchronous audio/video conferencing and application sharing, AREL allows up to 10 participants to connect seamlessly. Key features include high interactivity, shared software manipulation, and tools for annotating office documents and CAD software. To participate, users need a PC with Windows, an internet connection, and a microphone/headset. This guide outlines the benefits and requirements of using AREL, ensuring effective collaboration for your T300 design project.
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T300AREL collaboration software Philippe Marin Grenoble INP 27th February 2008
AREL in a nutshell(key features) • Synchronous audio/video-conference • Small group meetings • We used with up to 10 connections… • High interactivity • Application sharing; high resolution • Shared software manipulation • Office documents or graphic CAD software (Pro/Eng, Catia…) • Simple annotation • From application sharing screenshot
AREL in a nutshell (2)(key features) • Raise hand; vote; polling… • No need of specific video-conference device • You may invite guests • Connect from your office • … and some drawbacks and a few bugs
What you need • To organize or attend an AREL meeting, you need : • PC / Windows / Internet Explorer (v6 or +) • Internet connection (ADSL 1Mb min), • Your login (to initiate a meeting) • Microphone / headphones (headset) • Better with a webcam • Your software tools…
A few pictures… Application sharing or Screenshot annotation area Moderator video Attendee’s list Other attendee’s videos Chat area & Contents list
Why to use it in the T300 jigsaw design project ? • Not very useful for formal presentations with numerous attendees, where you do not need interactivity • Most adapted to interactive small workgroups, • From 2 to 5 participants (more if you want) • to work on shared documents: • Specification sheet / spreadsheet • 2D design schema / diagram / charts … • 3D CAD model • Project report • …
A few examples A discussion around a kinematic model
Annotation tools A discussion about geometric modifications in order to minimize structure deformation
To use AREL on the VRL server • Please send me • Your Name and First name • Your e-mail address • Your time zone (GMT + ?) • I’ll send you • your AREL login • the client installation procedure • Try it during a future T300 session • Book your next week or instant meeting when you want, and invite partners.