We recommend that you print and read this information carefully before
downloading the templates package.
Please use the following guidelines for camera-ready paper submission (NB: This site is using a self-signed certificate, so you may get a warning. This is 'normal').
DAFx-06 templates are derived from those used in 2005. This information was adapted and modified from the WASPAA'99 info page that was created by Jyri Huopaniemi.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE UPDATED TEMPLATES SINCE THESE
HAVE A DIFFERENT PAGE SIZE (US LETTER INSTEAD OF A4PAPER) AND
CONTAIN THE CORRECT HEADER INFORMATION.
Additionally, authors must prepare an ascii text version of the
abstract of their paper.
- If the paper is typeset using LaTeX or pdflatex, please download
the template package Tmpl_LaTeX2.zip
that produces the proper format. In the package, you will find the following
files:
- dafx_06.sty
(style file to be used with the templates)
- fft_plot2.eps, fft_plot2.pdf, fft_plot2.png
(figures used in the template, .eps/.pdf version for standard latex, .png
version for pdflatex)
- IEEEbib.bst
(bibliography layout file to be used with the templates)
- template.bib
(example bibliography file for use with BibTeX)
- tmpl_la_href.tex
(LaTex template for author(s) with single affiliation, produces
hyperlinks in the pdf file, suited for use with pdflatex)
- tmpl_la1plus_href.tex
(LaTex template for author(s) with double affiliation, produces
hyperlinks in the pdf file, suited for use with pdflatex)
- tmpl_la2_href.tex
(LaTex template for author(s) with two affiliations, produces
hyperlinks in the pdf file, suited for use with pdflatex)
- tmpl_la3_href.tex
(LaTex template for author(s) with three affiliations, produces
hyperlinks in the pdf file, suited for use with pdflatex)
- tmpl_la4_href.tex
(LaTex template for author(s) with four affiliations, produces
hyperlinks in the pdf file, suited for use with pdflatex)
- tmpl_la_href.pdf, tmpl_la1plus_href.pdf,
tmpl_la2_href.pdf, tmpl_la3_href.pdf,
tmpl_la4_href.pdf
(pdf versions of the templates produced with pdflatex)
- If your paper is written using Microsoft Word, you can download the
template package Tmpl_Word2.zip (for
Microsoft Word97 and up), that produces the proper format. In this package,
you will find the following files:
- tmpl_word.doc
(template for author(s) with single affiliation)
- tmpl_word2.doc
(template for authors with two affiliations)
- tmpl_word4.doc
(template for authors with four affiliations)
- tmpl_word.pdf, tmpl_word2.pdf,
tmpl_word4.pdf
(pdf files of the two templates produced with the Adobe Distiller)
- Whether you use LaTeX or Word, the paper must be converted to the
Adobe pdf format prior to submission. You can use the Adobe Acrobat
Distiller (or pdf virtual printer) to perform the conversion, while
pdflatex directly produces the paper in the proper format.
- All manuscripts must be in English.
- The paper must be no longer than six (6) pages for oral
presentation or no longer than four (4) pages for poster
presentation. It may be shorter.
- To achieve the best viewing experience both for the proceedings
and the CD-ROM, we strongly encourage to use Times-Roman font
(the LaTeX style file as well as the Word template files use
Times-Roman). In addition, this will give the proceedings a more
uniform look.
- The paper should be in the following format:
- US Letter and not A4
- Single-spaced
- Two (2) columns
- Printed in black ink
- No smaller than nine (9) point type font throughout the
paper, including figure captions. In nine point type font, capital
letters are 2 mm high.
- Do NOT change the headers and footers. The page numbers will
be changed automatically from the electronic submission documents.
- Any text or other material outside the
following margins will not be printed (except for header and
footer):
- All text and figures must be contained in a 175 mm x 226 mm
(6.9 inch x 8.9 inch) image area (not including headers and footers
given in the template files)
- The left margin has to be 19 mm (.75 inch).
- The top margin has to be 25.4 mm (1.0 inch).
- Center each page within this image area in a two-column
format.
- Follow the style of the sample paper that is included with
regard to title, authors, addresses, abstract, heading, and
subheadings. Page numbers, session numbers, and conference
identification will be inserted when the paper is included in the
proceedings.
- Print the paper on 8.5 inch x 11 inch (216 mm x 280 mm) white
paper or A4 white paper, following the margins described in
this document, and as found in the templates.
- The first page should have paper title, author(s), and
affiliation(s) horizontally centered on the page across both columns. The remainder
of the text must be in the two-column format, staying within the
indicated image area.
Additional Instructions
Note that most of the following instructions are fulfilled by using the provided templates.
- For 9-point type font, there should be no more than 3.2
lines/cm (8 lines/inch) vertically. This is a minimum spacing; 2.75
lines/cm (7 lines/inch) will make the paper much more readable. Larger
type sizes require correspondingly larger vertical spacing.
- Paper Title - The paper title has to appear in capital letters,
boldface if possible, centered across the top of the two columns on the
first page as indicated above.
- Authors' Name(s) - Authors' name(s) and affiliation(s) appear
below the title in capital and lower case letters. If space permits
include a mailing address here. The templates indicate the area where
the title and author information should go. These items need not be
strictly confined to the number of lines indicated; papers with
multiple authors and affiliations, for example, may require two or more
lines for this information. However, the placement of the title should
be immediately below the top line.
- Abstract - Each paper should contain an abstract that
appears at the beginning of the paper.
- Major Headings - Major headings appear in capital letters,
bold face, centered in the column. Examples of the various levels of
headings are included in the templates.
- Sub Headings - Sub headings appear in capital and lower case, in
boldface. They start at the left margin on a separate line.
- Sub-Sub Headings - Sub-sub headings appear in capital and lower
case, indented like a paragraph and on a separate line. They are in
italics.
- References - List and number all references at the end of
the paper. The references are numbered in order of appearance in the
document. When referring to them in the text, type the corresponding
reference number in square brackets as shown at the end of this
sentence [1].
[1] D. Arfib, "Different Ways to Write Digital Audio Effects
Programs," Proc. Workshop on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-98),
Barcelona, Spain, pp. 188-191, 1998.
- Illustrations - Illustrations must appear within the designated
margins, and must be provided positioned within the paper. They may
span over the two columns. When possible, place illustrations at the tops
of columns, rather than in the middle or at the bottom. Caption and
number every illustration. All half-tone illustrations must be clear
black and white prints. Line drawings may be made in black ink on white
paper. Do not use any colors in illustrations.
- WWW URL links - Authors are encouraged to include the WWW URL
address in the paper and/or abstract to refer to any online information
related to the paper, such as accompanied audio/video files, links of
relevant publications and demos. The URL link allows
authors to share proper and updated information with reviewers.
- Layout Specifications - Authors should submit files with US letter format, that is 216 mm
wide x 280 mm high (8-1/2" x 11") that will be printed
exactly as received, without any reduction. Keep the top and left
margins as specified. Detailed size specifications for the layout are
given below.
- Text should appear in two columns, each 83 mm wide with 8 mm
space between columns. On the first page, the top 50 mm (2") of both
columns is reserved for title, author(s), and affiliation(s). These
items should be centered across both columns, starting at 25 mm
(1") from the top of the paper, as shown in the examples. The
abstract should appear at the top of the left-hand column of text,
about 12 mm (1/2") below the title area and no more than 80 mm (3-1/8")
in length. Leave 12 mm (1/2") space between the end of the abstract and
the beginning of the main text.
- On the second and subsequent pages, the text or illustrations
begin at the top of the page.
Thanks for following all of these instructions carefully! If you have any questions
or comments concerning the submission, please do not hesitate to contact us at
papers@dafx.ca
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