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Tabbed Browsing in Internet Explorer

The latest MSN Search tool-bar adds tabbed Browsing to Internet Explorer. Switch between Web sites within the same Internet Explorer window. MSN Search Toolbar, Windows Desktop Search Read more →

Organizing digital pictures

Ed Bott has some great tips how to use the EXIF data in digital images to organise them in Windows Explorer; Ed Bott: Tip of the day: Use metadata to organise digital pictures Read more →

Autodesk Revit Structure Information online

Along with about 4,000 others I saw a preview of Revit Structure at AU 2004 . It was impressive then so I’m keen to see how the release version looks. I don’t do structural work but as an ADT user some of the features, especially link to ADT, are of interest: “Autodesk Revit Structure models link to Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, Autodesk® Building Systems, and Autodesk® Revit® Building for efficient coordination between structural engineers, MEP engineers, and architects.” Autodesk Revit Structure Information ~ Autodesk (US Site) Autodesk Revit Structure Discussion Group Read more →

Google honors Frank Lloyd Wright

Nice Via: Joel Orr's Blog who saw it first! Read more →

TypePad Reviewed

If you’re thinking about blogging this is a good introduction to TypePad and what it takes to get set-up. As they say in an hour or less you can go from nothing to a professional looking blog. TypePad Pro – EContent Decision-maker Review “TypePad is what Web-based services are supposed to be: easy-to-use, powerful, professional, cost-effective, and fun. Many services make the claims, TypePad actually delivers.“ Read more →

AutoCAD 2006 White Papers

Shaan has posted links to White Papers for AutoCAD 2006 or AutoCAD 2006-Based Products. Between the Lines: AutoCAD 2006 White Papers - Networking, Migration, and Dynamic Blocks Planning a Successful Network Installation Installing the Network License Manager Creating Network Deployments Network Licensing Questions and Answers Customising the AutoCAD 2006 Interface (CUI) Dynamic Blocks Overview and Quick Start Tutorial. Read more →

"Real World" DWF Resolution Findings

Prompted by Shaan's post on DWF precision I’ve been testing to see what impact increasing the DPI has in “real world” conditions. So far I’ve found ramping the DPI up to fairly huge values does increase the DWF file size, but not as much as I expected, and seems to have only a slight impact on plot file sizes. We draw on A1 sheet at 1mm = 1 AutoCAD unit typically with a 1:200 viewport. For a real world comparison I created a DWF from a store layout at various resolutions then measured a known length in Autodesk Composer aiming... Read more →

New Zelaand - Better by Design

Better by Design Better by Design is a movement to build New Zealand's awareness of and expertise in design-led business. Our mission is to help New Zealand companies make world class design a bigger differentiator for their products and services in export markets. We've got good reason. No matter where you are in the world, design is increasingly the X-factor that takes a business from "also ran" to "market star". It's time for design to make more New Zealand companies into international stars. Read more →

Apple to switch to Intel chips?

Will the "Intel Inside" badge look like a blemish on a stylish Apple? Link: Apple to ditch IBM, switch to Intel chips | CNET News.com. Via Dave’s World via Scoble from 32000 ft. UPDATE 04–06–2005: Confirmed by Scoble: Skeptics can't believe Apple is giving IBM the boot Read more →

MindManager to adopt XML Format as it's default file format

Goodbye to the current .mmap,and hello to new .mmapx, based on XML and ZIP. Sorry I made that up, no need to change anything as MindManager’s default file format .mmap is already based on XML and ZIP* so Microsoft are playing catch up! I got carried away after writing this post…. * See http://www.mindjet.com/us/devzone/x5/mm5_doc_spec/index.html Read more →