DataCAD gets smart, or just a slow learner?

I haven’t spent much time working with DataCAD. In fact, probably more time getting stuff out of it, for other platforms, than creating anything in it! However, news of a new release caught my attenti...

Books

Robin, the Rail Trail and NZ Today

For years I’ve subscribed to all three magazines published by Straight 8 Publishing: Driver Magazine - The latest and greatest from the new car world NZ Today - Travel, social comment and muc...

Follow the TransAmerica Trail 2008

I’m off for a holiday jaunt to Vietnam, including a few hundred km’s cycling , but imagine contemplating this trip by bicycle! I’ve added the feed to my reader to watch progress! TransAmerica Tra...

One smug cat to test Flikr Notes

Birman Originally uploaded by RobiNZ I wondered if Flickr Notes transfer to the blog. Cloe helped me test this.

Fiat 500 2008 for sale in New Zealand already? (on TradeMe)

With the new Fiat 500 stilll weeks away in New Zealand someone has put theirs on TradeMe.co.nz. On Monday I passed by Ateco (Fiat NZ) , while on a cycle ride, to see if they had a 500. It was a public...

AutoCAD Architecture 2009 and BIM?

It might not be parametric but AutoCAD Architecture 2009 (ACA) has included a number of updates which enable Building Model Information to be managed and exchanged. By refining existing features like...

Formula 1

Malaysia shows need for Formula 1 Qualifying Session 3 110% rule?

Surely after the events in Malaysia the FIA need to impose a 110% rule, run at best pace -10% max, for Qualifying Session 3 to prevent the “fuel save touring”. Either that or allow top-up of the cars...

Inventor LT Preview - The Sequel!

Good news, the Inventor LT (Free) Technology Preview will be extended for another year! It is Alive in the Lab: Sign us up for another year of LT feedback

Farewell Arthur

I’ve posted regarding Arthur C. Clarke’s death on my CAD Blog. From childhood much of my interest in science, reading, writing and even religion was formed by reading his work. Working with Stanley Ku...

Farewell to a hero

I’ve posted regarding Arthur C. Clarke’s death on my CAD Blog. From childhood much of my interest in science, reading, writing and even religion was formed by reading his work. Working with Stanley Kubrick, he made my favourite movie. Thanks Arthur! RobiNZ CAD Blog: 2oo1: A Computer Graphics

The BBC gets Formula 1 rights back, what does this mean for New Zealand?

It will impact us as we get the current ITV feed, via Sky (NZ). I hope it’s a change for the better but that won’t be hard if the Melbourne coverage is any guide. We had no commentary, nothing but...

Automobile

Ari's Climb Dance

Car had an article on Ari Vatanen, Rally Driver turned EU Rep, and mentioned “Climb Dance”. Watch him controlling 800bhp-plus on the Pikes Peak hillclimb. Forget “Dancing with the Stars”, this is poetry in motion. http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-3368948773832597270&hl=en