RobiNZ CAD Blog

Historic DWF's?

How can you share a really old CAD file for someone to print or view when they don’t have the software? Could make a DWF but the old legacy application doesn’t support them. I faced this with an old file I created in 1993 using AutoSketch (see screenshot) as I now use ADT and never upgraded AutoSketch. I could have saved to dwg from Autosketch, then opened & published in ADT but that’s a hassle. This was a good test for the new Autodesk DWF writer. It allows you to "print a DWF" from CAD applications (and many others) that... Read more →

Auckland AutoCAD User Group Meeting 28-04-04

The topic was the new release of AutoCAD 2005 hosted by Rich & Gary at Salesoft CAD Solutions. Covered the new features in 2005 including sheet sets, fields, interface, & editing enhancements. It was good to see what core AutoCAD can do but I think I’ll stick to ADT :-) Read more →

Six things to like in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005

ADT 2005 has many powerful new features that others will demonstrate better than I but these are a few simple, but useful, enhancements I've found worthwhile. Not "big ticket items" but things I use constantly: (click on thumbnails for a larger image) 1) Space Creation Options: Insert: "Traditional" ADT space placement. Rectangle; Select 2 points to create a rectangular shape. Polygon: Allows you to draw irregular shapes, including arc segments, while creating the space. 2) Space grips: These allow quick editing of existing shapes: ~ Add or remove Vertices. ~ Drag edge with dimension input. ~ Add Vertex & create... Read more →

My CAD Gallery

Just posted the beginings of a Gallery. Work in progress. My CAD Gallery Read more →

Bruce McLaren F1 KING!

www.nzedge.com celebrates the achievements of Kiwi Heros of all kinds. Its an impressive list for such a small population and one of the greatest is Bruce McLaren as this extract demonstrates: "Bruce McLaren: DRIVER ENGINEER CONSTRUCTOR: Team McLaren has been the most successful team in world motorsport since it appeared in 1966. McLaren cars and drivers have taken the chequered flag at Grand Prix races 123 times, won 19 Formula One World Championship titles (more than any other team in the history of the sport), dominated CamAm events (56 wins between 1967 and 1972) and taken three Indianapolis 500 races.... Read more →

VIZ 2005 is Here!!

The long awaited release of VIZ 2005 is at last available!! This brings Viz up to speed with ADT 2005 and adds a bunch of new features. Read more about it at the ADT Blog "Between the Walls" or Autodesk VIZ - Product Information. See it at the Viz Gallery Blog Read more →

BERTONE Design

Bertone are not only one of the great Italian Design houses but also engineer and produce many of their designs. They have shaped some of the great cars and also are where many, now independent, designers began their careers. Their web site is worth a look as covers all aspects from the great concept cars to the production cars they have made over the years. BERTONE - Official Web Site Gruppo Bertone Read more →

Indy Racing-Live.com

IRL Live, a great new place to follow Scott Dixon’s progress. Racing-Live.com - F1, WRC, Rally, MotoGP, Live Now a new website is introduced : IRL-Live.com, to give you all the news and results related to the IndyCar Series. Read more →

Radar clocks Mini at Mach 3 speed

Not even my Uno 45 can match this... A Belgian motorist was left stunned after authorities sent him a speeding ticket for travelling in his Mini at three times the speed of sound... BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Radar clocks Mini at Mach 3 speed Read more →

2004 Propecia Rally New Zealand

The World Rally Championship comes to town! Guess what I'll be watching this weekend! 2004 Propecia Rally New Zealand Read more →