Help with apple works

I am new to mac and looking for some help. My son is trying to do a "collage" of various pictures for a school project. He would like to only use the faces in the photos. In other words, outline the faces and delete the rest of the photo... ending up with a page of nothing but the faces. Can he do this using apple works? And if so how? (or for that matter any other application that comes with a new mac) The only software I have added is microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) Any help would be great.

It is possible to use Appleworks to do this,...but as some mentioned, it's not as easy to do when compared to programs that specialized in graphics work like Photoshop Elements (or the even more powerful Photoshop), Graphic Converter, etc.
To use Appleworks to get this done, you can drag and drop photos into Painting documents then use the lasso tool to select just a face and then copy and paste the face to another document. Or,...you may find it easier to use the "marque" tool to grab the face then copy and paste it to another painting document and then do some touch up work to erase the extra stuff you grabbed that isn't the face. The marque tool is the dotted rectangle (if you mouse over it and wait, it actually calls itself "Selection Rectangle Tool",...I may be using Marque tool from another program,...).
To touch it up (ie remove the rest of the pixels you grabbed when you used a rectangle to grab an oval face), you can paste it to anther painting document and then use the eraser tool to erase the extra parts. Then it's easy to use the lasso tool to select just the face.
Also, if you magnify the view then it may be easier to be precise as you clean things up or select them. To zoom in and out, you can click on the "100" that is in the lower left corner to get a pop up menu with percentage zooms from 25% (small) to 800% (big). You can also click the two buttons to the right of that "100" to zoom in or out.
While many who are accustomed to higher end tools may feel Appleworks is unable to do this or many other tasks,...I've always found Appleworks to be very versatile once you learn some of it's features and hidden tricks,...
Good luck

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Hi,
I found this Apple script online and here's how it works:
tell application "QuickTime Player"
activate
try
if not (exists document 1) then display dialog "Please open a QuickTime movie." buttons {"Cancel"} default button 1 with icon 1
set thefile to (choose file name)
save document 1 in thefile
close document 1
end try
end tell
+I run the Apple script+
*1. It prompts me to open a movie file in Quicktime*
+I open a movie in Quicktime+
*2. It prompts me for an name and directory to save the new file in*
+I enter a name and directory+
*3. It saves a new reference movie in said directory with said name*
This is useful if I want to customize every file, but unfortunately, I just want to mass create reference movies for a whole bunch of files.
What I am looking for is for an Apple script that is a drag and drop application, so I can drop say 100 movie files or so, and have the Apple script create reference movie files with the same name and in the same directory automatically with no prompts.
Since I am unfamiliar with Apple script I was wondering if someone would be able to edit my existing script to do what I want.
Thanks so much for your help!

Use Automator. It's great for repetitious tasks (like the one you've described), and it's very user-friendly. Open Automator, create a new workflow that executes the action you want, and you can apply that action to the resources you wish to edit.
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http://bit.ly/

Need help with home work see what you got

1. The MEMBERS table has the phone number broken into three fields:
   CountryCode - e,g., '1' for the United States
   AreaCode - e.g., three digits for the United States
   Phone - e.g., 7 digits, with or without a dash between the first three digits (Exchange) and last four digits (Line)
   Any or all of the fields may be missing (null) or blank or contain only spaces.
   Write a T-SQL statement to concatenate the three fields into a complete phone number
   with the format: CountryCode(AreaCode)Exchange-Line, e.g., 1(816)123-4567
   If no Phone is present, return a blank string.
   If no area code is present, return only the Phone number. Do not return an empty pair of parentheses or the CountryCode.
2. The PERSON_CAMPAIGN table contains a row for each war/conflict the member served in. A member may have served in multiple conflicts
   For this purpose, each row contains:
   PersonID - unique member identifier
   Campaign - name of war/conflict
   Write a T-SQL statement to return one row per member with all campaigns concatenated into a single field and separated by commas
   E.g., PersonID    Campaigns
         12345678    Global War on Terror, Iraq, Afghanistan
3. The MEMBER_STATISTICS table contains one row per post.
   For this purpose, each row contains the post's:
   Division - a way of grouping posts by their member size
   Department - the state in which the post is located
   PostNumber - unique post identifier
   Reinstated - count of members whose annual subscription had lapsed for at least two years but who have now subscribed for the current year
   Write a T-SQL statement to determine the top ten posts in each division based on the number of reinstated members, with a minimum of 50 reinstated members.
   Rank them by highest to lowest reinstated count.
   Return their Division, Rank, Department, PostNumber, Reinstated

I got 3 home work questions think i have the first two need help with the last one please.
Kinda stuck on #3 hard I can see data not sure witch to sum or count?
1. The MEMBERS table has the phone number broken into three fields:
CountryCode - e,g., '1' for the United States
AreaCode - e.g., three digits for the United States
Phone - e.g., 7 digits, with or without a dash between the first three digits (Exchange) and last four digits (Line)
Any or all of the fields may be missing (null) or blank or contain only spaces.
Write a T-SQL statement to concatenate the three fields into a complete phone number
with the format: CountryCode(AreaCode)Exchange-Line, e.g., 1(816)123-4567
If no Phone is present, return a blank string.
If no area code is present, return only the Phone number. Do not return an empty pair of parentheses or the CountryCode.
ANSWER******************
Notes: created a funtion to format the phone
Then used the this function in a select to concatenate Phone
CREATE FUNCTION dbo.FORMATPHONE (@CountryCode int, @AreCode int, @Phone VARCHAR(14))
RETURNS VARCHAR(14)
AS BEGIN
DECLARE @ReturnPhone VARCHAR(14)
DECLARE @NewPhone VARCHAR(14)
-- Note case sets newphone to null if phone null or '' also to see if phone has '-' in it if not inserts into newphone
case
when @Phone is null or @Phone = ''
Then SET @NewPhone = Null
when @Phone = substring(@Phone,4,1)='-'
Then SET @NewPhone = @Phone
else
SET @NewPhone = substring(@Phone,1,3)+'-'+ substring(@Phone,4,4)
End
case
when @NewPhone is null then SET @ReturnPhone = @NewPhone
elese case
when @AreCode is null or @AreCode = '' then SET @ReturnPhone = @NewPhone
else
SET @ReturnPhone = @CountryCode + '(' + @AreCode + ')' + @NewPhone
END
END
RETURN @ReturnPhone
END
select dbo.FORMATPHONE(CountryCode,AreCode,Phone)
from MEMBERS
2. The PERSON_CAMPAIGN table contains a row for each war/conflict the member served in. A member may have served in multiple conflicts
For this purpose, each row contains:
PersonID - unique member identifier
Campaign - name of war/conflict
Write a T-SQL statement to return one row per member with all campaigns concatenated into a single field and separated by commas
E.g., PersonID Campaigns
12345678 Global War on Terror, Iraq, Afghanistan
ANSWER******************
SELECT PersonID,
STUFF(( SELECT ',' + Campaign AS [text()]
FROM PERSON_CAMPAIGN
WHERE (PersonID = Results.ID)
FOR XML PATH('')
), 1, 1, '' )
AS Campaigns
FROM PERSON_CAMPAIGN Results
3. The MEMBER_STATISTICS table contains one row per post.
For this purpose, each row contains the post's:
Division - a way of grouping posts by their member size
Department - the state in which the post is located
PostNumber - unique post identifier
Reinstated - count of members whose annual subscription had lapsed for at least two years but who have now subscribed for the current year
Write a T-SQL statement to determine the top ten posts in each division based on the number of reinstated members, with a minimum of 50 reinstated members.
Rank them by highest to lowest reinstated count.
Return their Division, Rank, Department, PostNumber, Reinstated

How can I open items made with apple works

How can I open items made with apple works

You need to purchase Pages for your iMac. You can buy it from the App Store.
I don't know if the version of Pages for the iPad will open the Apple Works documents. If you have the documents on your Mac and want to open them on your iPad the easiest way I can think of is to open a DropBox (Google it) account and store the documents there. Then you can try to open the documents in Pages on your iPad. If that doesn't work then I know Pages for OS X will open the Apple Works WP documents.

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If your Mac shipped with an older version of the Mac OS, you can use your installation discs to install it on a partition of your internal drive, or on an external drive. Boot that installation when you need to use the PowerPC applications, and meanwhile prepare to migrate your data to newer software.
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How does pre-ordering with Apple work?

For people who have previously pre-ordered with Apple (for an iPad or iPhone) or are familiar with their pre-order process, would you mind explaining the process to me?
In other words, will their website lag due to an overload of orders? Will everyone be guaranteed an iPhone 4 on the 15th? Is there limited availability? Will they be depleted out of iPhones if I order an hour after?
I don't care when I get it, but will I be guaranteed one on the pre-order date?
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I started my first Apple ID a few years back, at which point Google hadn't changed their email addresses from '@googlemail.com' to 'gmail.com'. So when this option became available, I decided to change my email to '[email protected]', instead of the older and more tedious to write '@googlemail.com'. There were no problems, everything worked as expected.
I've recently changed my password everywhere, and one of the places was my Apple ID. I was taken to the site: "https://appleid.apple.com" where I found the 'Manage my account' link. I successfully changed my password.
The 'Apple ID and Primary Email Address' caught my eye. It had always frustrated me that my Apple ID was the "old" email address from Google... and previous attempts to change this proved unsuccessful. It always stated that the (newer) '[email protected]' was already in use, which I put down to it being the same Google account. But this time it seemed to work. I received an email saying "Welcome to the iTunes Store", and since then I've had non-stop problems.
At first I though that the only problem was going to be that I couldn't download/update apps on my iPod touch, or download anything on the iPod's 'iTunes' store. I've managed to link my new account with the iPod so that I can download new apps on it, but every time I go to update an app, it automatically assumes that the Apple ID is my old account: '[email protected]'. I thought that this would be fine, just a minor inconvenience, that I could go to my computer, update the apps there, then sync the iPod and everything would be dandy.
I looked around and found myself at the IFORGOT site of Apple's. I've tried having an email sent to the 'older' Apple ID '[email protected]', but no email has come through, and I also tried the other option of answering security questions... the first thing it asks is your date of birth, and as far as I know, I only have one of those. However, it told me my DOB was incorrect. My old account no longer seems to exist!!
I tried updating the apps on my computer for the first time today, went to the 'Apps' tab on the left of iTunes and clicked the link saying '131 Updates Available'. This took me to the iTunes store as always, but when it had finished loading, it read: "No updates are currently available. To check for updates for another Apple ID, sign in with that Apple ID."
Because all of the apps I downloaded were on my old Apple account, none of them exist as far as my new account is concerned. My old account no longer exists, so I have no option to sign in to that and update them. My collection of apps is far too large for me to even consider just downloading them all again! As well as apps not existing, my iPod touch is not linked to my new Account. I understand I could restore my it so that it would then be linked to it, but actually, I don't want to have to arrange the homescreen again, and re-connect to all the WiFi connections I've already made. Those are all saved in the backup that is updated when it is synchronised.
Someone please help!! I don't know what to do, and I don't know how to get hold of Apple!!
Thanks for reading.

That is way too much to read.
Why did you start a new account?
You apps and other purchases will always be tied to the accoutn from which they were purchased. You will have to update them using the user id and password on the accoutn from which they were purchased.
The charge was very likley a authorization hold and will be removed.
iTunes Store & Mac App Store: About credit-card authorization holds
You can click "Support " at the top of this page, hen click the link under "Contact Us' if you need to contact itunes support.

Please help with Apple TV remote

Hello,
In my home I have the orginal ATV as well as the current model. My remote app on my iphone will now only see the current model. When I go to the "add a remote screen" in my orginal ATV the menu item to add an iphone or ipod is there but it does nothing when I click on it. I have done a factory reset, updated the OS to 3.02 but no luck. itunes does see it and is syncing and home sharing is on. In short, everything works except the iphone remote will not pair to it.
Any help wopuld be most apprec!!

In essence you need confirmation from a current Remote app version user that it still works with ATV1.
I have not updated remote app recently as I don't always trust Apple not to remove functionality for legacy devices. When I do update apps I ususally keep a previosu version (fish it from the trash can or copy the version already in iTunes).
AC

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Is there any device I can get that allows me to connect the computer to the monitor and the T.V. at the same time?
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I thought that cables and adapters worked the same going either direction. I believed that the only concern was the male or female end points on them. Not sure anymore though

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I am newbie to this whole Apple thing. Just switched from Windows world (20+ years of torture) to MacBook Pro about 6 months ago. Loving every minute of it.
Here's what I currently have...
I have a 4000+ sq.ft. home with 3 levels on a 1-acre lot. I have 5 zones for music/movies - 7.1 dedicated Home Theater (lower level), 5.1 HT system for casual TV watching in Family Room, 2.1 system (music only) in my Home Office, 2.1 system (music only) in my Master Bedroom, 5.1 HTiB in Kids Bedroom. All systems have dedicated AVRs/Speakers/Subs (Denon, Harmon Kardon, Yamaha, Polk, Energy, Klipsch etc.).
I have 2 MacBook Pros and 2 Windows Laptops. I have AirportExtreme running a wireless network throughout the house. I have NAS attached to AE. I use iTunes to manage all my media content. I also have a iPhone 3G.
I have ripped all my CDs in Apple Lossless format into iTunes. I listen to free internet radio stations (NO Napster, Raphsody or other subscription-based services). Sometimes watch/listen free video/audio podcasts. I do NOT rent or buy movies/music via iTunes or any other source (just buy old-fashioned CDs/DVDs when neeeded).
Here's what I want to accomplish...
1. Ability to "wirelessly" stream media to any or all zones.
2. Central, easy to use controller for all systems.
3. Should be able to accomplish this functionality without having to keep PC/Mac running.
Ques 1: I have considered Sonos option, but it can't do video content. So, I guess my options are Apple TV + 5 Airport Expresses. Is that correct? Will I be able to accomplish my goal with this setup? Anything I need to be aware of, e.g, network connectivity/slowdown issues, system reliability issues, ease-of-use etc.?
Ques 2: One of the major benefits of Sonos system is the ability to play different music in different zones. From what I understand, this is NOT possible with AppleTV + AirportExpress + iTunes setup. Is that correct?
What if I have iTunes running on 2 separate laptops. Can one laptop play it's own playlist via AirExp-1 and the other laptop play a different playlist via AirExp-2 & AirExp-3? Is this possible? If yes, then I guess this may "simulate" the zoning effect of Sonos (albeit thru 2 separate controllers; but it works for my needs).
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>and Verizon Fios w/ 50mg upload and 25 mg download.
Your internet connection is not relevant this is all runnig across your home network.
>- I want to be able to backup all of my photos, movies and music
Time Machine on MacOS will will already take care of this for you.
>- I want to store all of my movies on a separate devise that wont clog up my mac book pro
So put then do that. You said you have two external drives. (As long as they both have network support) Put the content on one of them and make the other one the back up.
> (ideally I would like a wireless connection)
While technically possible not a great idea. Streaming video over WiFi is usally problemattic and so are large scale data set backups.
>- I want to be able to watch those stored movies through ATV (via itunes)
Only going to work when your Mac is on with iTunes running, but can be done.

Need help with Apple TV connected to a Bose system

I have a new Apple TV that I have installed with a Bose Lifestyle 28 home theater system connected by an optical cable. The TV is also connected to a Directv box with the Directv box being connected to the Bose system via an Optical cable. I get Dolby 5.1 when watching the Directv but when I put a movie from Netflix on the Apple TV, I get a message on the Bose: PCM 2.0. Does anyone have any ideas as to why I don't get Dolby 5.1 on this setup?

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There are hardware converters that will convert HDMI to various other types of output, however there are some issues with doing so that you should be aware of.
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DAC
DAC (Example Only - Not a recommendation or suggestion that this is suitable in your circumstances)

Help with Apple Mail

Okay, I have my Apple Mail linked to my Yahoo account, and it's been that way since April with no problems until recently.
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Here's what the side bar looks like (pictured below), and when I click the "!," it says
There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “Yahoo” or try again.
The server returned the error: The connection to the server “imap.mail.yahoo.com” on port 993 timed out.
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There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “Yahoo” or try again.
The server returned the error: The connection to the server “imap.mail.yahoo.com” on port 993 timed out.
So if anyone can help me fix this, it'd be a huge relief and I really appreciate it. =)

Please follow these directions to delete the Mail "sandbox" folder.
Back up all data.
Triple-click the line below to select it:
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A Finder window should open with a folder named "com.apple.mail" selected. If it does, move the selected folder — not just its contents — to the Desktop. Leave the Finder window open for now.
Quit and relaunch Mail, and test. If the problem is resolved, you may have to recreate some of your Mail settings. You can then delete the folder you moved and close the Finder window. If you still have the problem, quit Mail again and put the folder back where it was, overwriting the one that may have been created in its place. Post your results.
Caution: If you change any of the contents of the sandbox, but leave the folder itself in place, Mail may crash or not launch at all. Deleting the whole sandbox will cause it to be rebuilt automatically.
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So, in order to back up my music and stuff to the cloud I need to verify my Apple ID and I don't have the verification e-mail. If someone out there could help me out by telling me how to get Apple to send another one, or if they can, I would appreciate it alot. Thank you!!!!!

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Hello everyone,
first of all sorry about my English, but i think it doesn't exist a Community of Apple in other lenguages like Spanish.
i have opened a case in the Spanish Apple Suport since November 20th becouse of a problem with the configuration of the Keychain. It's imposible configure it on my iPhone 6 with iOS 8.1.2.
A mounth later they have not a solution.
Could someone be so kind to tell me What can i do????
Can i ask for my money?? for other iPhone?? for the solution (it will be the best option, i like iPhone but i don have a service i paid for it)????
Thank you very much for yours answers and another time, sorry about my English.

Thanks for your fast answer Templeton Peck.
When i tried to configure it whit my Security Code iphone shows me an alert telling me "No se ha podido configurar el Llavero. Intentelo más tarde" (something like "the keychain can not be configured. Try it later").
Witn iOS 8.1 the Keychain works sucesfully. When i updated to iOS 8.1.1 it started that error.
i tried to restore from new twice. it doesn't work.
My spanish apple suport tell me the case is in the engineering department in the States. But that was one month ago...
if you needd for information just ask for it!!!
Thank you very much

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Hi,
My goal:
Add for each edit in the sequence a chapter marker til the end of the sequence.
(Bonus track would be: Name the marker like the current clipname )
so far I could work it out, with a lot of googling.... but:
Not working: character "a" is not typed, no idea why ?
Not working: goto begin of sequnce at the beginning
And: I need something like a loop til the end of the sequence
help very appreciated !
thanks
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key code 48 # TAB
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key code 50 # <
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key code 8 using {shift down} # C
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key code 35 # p
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key code 17 # t
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key code 125 # Arrow Down
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Use Automator. It's great for repetitious tasks (like the one you've described), and it's very user-friendly. Open Automator, create a new workflow that executes the action you want, and you can apply that action to the resources you wish to edit.
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http://bit.ly/

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