DWF
DWF (Design Web Format) Blog
Autodesk "DWF Evangelist" Scott Sheppard has a new Blog "Beyond The Paper" about everything DWF. http://blogs.autodesk.com/beyond_the_paper http://dwf.blogs.com (Posted from Orlando, Florida)
Latest
A snail is faster than ADSL?
With the flack Telecom (NZ) have been getting lately over slow data rates for ADSL (particularly upload), New Zealanders may want to investigate other technologies like SNAP. This moves at a snail’s pace but clever use of DVD technology means high data transfer rates. Of course Blu-Ray will
AutoCAD
New AutoCAD Tips Blog from Ellen Finkelstein
Ellen Finkelstein has a new AutoCAD Tips Blog. It's the same content as her site but, instead of being organised by topic, has the latest tips on a single page for easy reference. It's at: http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/autocad_tips_blog.html
Automobile
Shiny new Formula One McLaren MP4- 21
McLaren's new car looks stunning, lets hope the MP4- 21 is fast AND reliable. McLaren reveals new livery - pitpass.
Autodesk University
Back to Orlando?
It’s more than bizarre that only a couple of months after making the 28,000km return journey to Orlando for AU 2005 I’m about to do it again. Advanced Visual Technology are a U.K. based company and their first ever user conference is at Disney Resort – The
Cool Hardware
Which MP3 Player?
I’m thinking of getting a MP3 Player to replace my Minidisc Player but cant find one that: * Has enough capacity to take a reasonable amount of stuff – 1 or 2 gb is fine * Stores any kind of files – drag n drop – USB connection * Has a long battery life – 30
ActiveWords
Tablet PC demo video at jkOnTheRun
James Kendrick shares an awesome Tablet PC demo. I think my next PC has to be a tablet… jkOnTheRun Audio Edition #11- Tablet PC demo video The video was recorded totally on-screen using Camtasia Studio. Programs shown in the order of appearance in the video (WMV format, 1024x768, 17.
DWF
DWF file precision - Why high DPI settings will not greatly impact file size.
I found this discussion group post by Scott Sheppard [Autodesk] interesting. He explains how DWF DPI (dots per inch) influences file precision, especially for measurement with Composer, and why you can set DPI to huge values, in image terms, without greatly impacting file size. Extract from Autodesk DWF Discussion Group
AutoCAD Architecture
NEW! Autodesk Architectural Desktop Resource Center
Hat tip to Jimmy Bergmark for pointing out the new Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) Resource Center. It has marketing info, white papers, technology overview and on-line demonstrations of ADT features. The “Tutorials” (Shockwave Flash demos with audio) are useful if you want to show someone the difference between ADT
Automobile
Top Gear do a "Winter Olympics Special"
The Top Gear team take on the Winter Olympic events, in their own special way. Ski jumping in a rocket assisted Mini, “skating” in a Jaguar XK… I hope this special screens in New Zealand… Top Gear "Winter Olympics Special" Gallery ~ www.topgear.com. Top Gear "Winter
Books
Are Angels OK?
The series “Are Angels OK?” is now available on the Radio New Zealand website. What happens when you combine the worlds of writers & physicists; Are Angels OK? Radio New Zealand - Are Angels OK. Radio New Zealand - Are Angels OK Produced by Phil Smith, First broadcast January, 2006 A series
Metheny
Pat Metheny Group wins a Grammy for "The Way Up"
My favourite Pat Metheny Group album wins a Grammy! The Way Up wins Best Contemporary Jazz Album. That’s the 17th Grammy for Pat, 11th for the group! Can’t wait to see Pat in his first ever New Zealand performance next month! Best Contemporary Jazz Album ~ www.grammy.com