Google reveals the internet is a series of tubes!
Remember that line about the Internet being "a series of tubes"? Some amazing photos of a place that is Google: Google reveals photos of its data centres - www.dezeen.com
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Your chance to improve Revit construction modelling?
I got to ‘know’ Chris Yanchar via Architectural Desktop Beta, Discussion Groups and his Autodesk “Between The Walls” ADT blog but we first met at Autodesk University 2004 (right). I don’t usually post jobs on here but this morning a rather special request arrived in my inbox. If you’
The phone that isn't…
Quite amusing to see how little I phone or text with a smart phone. Seems the smart bit is more important than the phone bit...
Adventure South
Mitre Peak is a Flickr favourite
Although it is not the most viewed, a rather dull Fiat photo leads, this is by far my most “Favourited” Flickr Image at 153. It’s not remarkable technically (literally a snapshot) but the geography, atmosphere and lighting make it special. Although the EXIF data says “Fuji” it was shot
Windows 8 explained, it’s not what you think
I like Paul Thurrott's take on Windows 8: Windows 8, Metro, and Mobile Apps - www.winsupersite.com “Windows 8 is a new mobile operating system and not an evolution of the previous Windows codebase. Yes, an evolution of that previous codebase is present, complete with an improved
SolidWorks meets MindManager with PROJECTSCHEMA
A recent comment on an old MindManager post alerted me to this MindManager/Solidworks integration. PROJECTSCHEMA uses MindManager to visualize and interact with Solidworks Assemblies in a graphic format. It reminds me of the MindManager For AEC DWF part Michael Scherotter experimented with back in, oh my was that really,
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CAD Notes Batik
One of the most amazing aspects of this whole “blogging thing” is the unexpected connections it brings. Primarily this has been meeting, both virtually and in person, some amazing people like the subject of this post. Way back in March 2010 Edwin Prakoso ran an AutoCAD Tips competition on his
A Revit wish - More control over onscreen selection highlighting
It would be great if Revit offered more control over selection highlighting, especially for complex items. Part of our workflow involves referencing 3D store layouts as a linked (essentially AutoCAD solid model) linked file. This is to avoid creating hundreds of old fitting families for items that will be phased
This apple is just wrong
The local orchard has closed for the season so it's back to mass market apples : ( I hate those little stickers which tell you an apple is an apple. More so when they are wrong. ENZA Royal Gala my arse!
Car’s 50th, my 33rd!
Car Magazine celebrates its 50th birthday in its biggest ever issue, October 2012. I’ve only been reading it for thirty three years, beginning with this Feb 1979 issue. It was probably the Fiat 131 on the cover which got 13 year old Robin’s attention but the contents got
Revit User Group Wellington — September Meeting Announcement
A chance to meet with fellow Reviteers in the Capital. When: from 5.30pm, Wednesday 26 September. Where: Productspec HQ, Ground Floor, 14 Holland St, Wellington Hope to see you on Wednesday 26 August, 5.30pm, @Productspec HQ. 15 NZIA CPD points are available.
Joe Windred, bizarre Australian & San Francisco connection
I found this, true, tale of mistaken identity, wrongful conviction and the link to San Francisco history fascinating. Check out the bizarre links in the life of Joe Windred, onetime mayor of Orange, NSW in this ABC radio podcast. Stephen Dando Collins - ABC Conversations with Richard Fidler Stephen Dando