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Cadalyst offers RSS feeds

Cadalyst now provide RSS feeds. If you are not familiar with RSS they have a brief introduction and link to some readers on the site. RSS Bandit that I use isn’t listed Cadalyst - RSS feeds Cadalyst is pleased to offer RSS feeds for each of our Web sites: Manufacturing, AEC, GIS/mapping, CAD Management, and Cadalyst.com. Instead of using a Web browser to roam from Web site to Web site, you can install an RSS reader to automatically gather new content from your choice of RSS-enabled sites. Read more →

Waitakere City Image Gallery

Just found a nice Picture Gallery of the area where I live. The Waitakere Online Web site is an electronic gateway into Waitakere City. Its vision is to provide information, interaction, promotion and communication for all of its users. It has been developed with the potential to become the home page of choice for all residents, businesses and visitors to Waitakere City. Read more →

Fix a "Bogus Paperspace" layout message in Architectural Desktop/AutoCAD

Sometimes with Architectural Desktop/AutoCAD 2005 you may see this message when saving the drawing : "_qsave Bogus Paperspace view, fix before saving." This indicates the layout being saved has an error. I’m not sure if its “new error” or was always there and not reported prior to 2005 versions. I have not seen it before we upgraded and usually see it in older files being updated to current standards. You can fix this by copying the content of the damaged layout to a new layout. Do not copy the whole layout using “Move or Copy ~ Create a Copy” option... Read more →

Doodles, Drafts & Designs: Industrial Drawings from the Smithsonian

If you are interested in industrial design or design graphics this exhibition is well worth a look. Doodles, Drafts & Designs presents concept drawings and graphics done to develop and present designs or market the final products. Those in the USA can see it live but via the net its open to everyone. Doodles, Drafts & Designs: Industrial Drawings from the Smithsonian A travelling exhibition developed by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Behring Center, from the collections of the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Institution Libraries. January 21, 2006 - March 19, 2006 Pasadena Museum... Read more →

Shaan has a Cool Autodesk University 2004 Video

Shaan has a Cool Autodesk University 2004 Video: [Via Between the Lines] Read more →

Help make your AutoCAD & Viz wishes a reality

Shaan Hurley has put out a call for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT & Viz Beta testers on his blog “Between the lines”. There are many benefits to being involved in helping shape the future of the software you use and the only cost is your time. I have found in the past that time spent on beta was more than compensated for by time saved simply because you have a better idea of the tools you’ll be working with in the future and can plan for that. Another benefit is you become part of a great community of Beta users. If you... Read more →

Had ZoneAlarm problems recently?

Tonight started up my machine and Windows advised 2 security updates were required. I installed them and after rebooting the machine was very sluggish. Just opening a folder would take ages, running a program an eternity. Found out ZoneAlarm Pro’s vsmon.exe was using 50–90% Processor all the time. The machine was periodically locking up and misbehaving to the stage where I couldn't get any browser to run. Since vsmon.exe is a component of ZoneAlarm Pro I rebooted the machine and reinstalled it. I chose to install with all the default settings (not retaining previous) and after the usual reboot, wizard... Read more →

My VCR reached the end of time!

I have an old Sony SLV-757NC VHS VCR’s (and even older Panasonic NV-H70 EA) which get a lot of use as I time-shift most things to avoid commercials. Both have been great machines but I discovered tonight that the Sony has reached the end of time! The Panasonic was one of the first Hifi VHS machines (must be 15 years old) and I got the Sony when they first started making VHS (10 years ago?) as it had a NICAM Stereo tuner. It was the only way to get digital stereo reception as I had a good, but non-NICAM, Sony... Read more →

Breaking Down Building Information Modeling (BIM) knowledge barriers

You may have heard the term “BIM” and wondered what its all about? Matt Dillon is breaking down Building Information Modelling (BIM) knowledge barriers with a recent article on his Blog: Breaking Down the Walls. Its a great introduction to BIM, how it differs from traditional CAD drawing, and the benefits an information rich building model (2d or 3d) can bring. Also covered is the impact of BIM on the design process for all those involved. If you are considering adopting BIM or already doing it already its worth reading. Breaking Down the Walls: BIM - What is it, why... Read more →

Architectural Desktop: The service packs do help!

Its important to keep your software up to date. That annoying thing that’s been bugging you may have already been fixed! If you have a problem which generates a Customer Error Report dialog send it in, with as much detail as possible, as they are used to track and solve problems. Its a little bit of effort now but may help save you a lot of hassle in the long run. Check for updates by going to: www.autodesk.com/support Select your product from the list Open Data & Downloads Then Updates & Service Packs Check your specific version (they are all... Read more →