RobiNZ CAD Blog

Tech·Ed, Vista and me...

The big IT event in Auckland this week is Tech-Ed. I’m not attending, , but several from work are so will report anything I hear. Thanks to the Vista Upgrade Advisor I have found my Home PC will run Vista, I need “Ultimate” and have to free up some drive space… You will need to take the following actions to run Windows Vista. Additional hard drive storage 15GB free space required (Your computer currently has 12.25 GB) Microsoft New Zealand: Tech·Ed 2006 As a focal point for the launch of Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Exchange 12,... Read more →

Flying Blind with ActiveWords

After 451 days I decided it’s time to stop using ActiveWords in VFR mode and set the ActiveWords Monitor Bar to auto-hide. After more than a year of seeing this… It’s a little strange not seeing it. Now ActiveWords magic just happens on a conventional looking PC. At least it’s not far away if I need it, just mouse up to the top of the screen and it slides out… Which is good ‘cause I kinda miss Mr I Beam’s antics Read more →

Capturing thoughts in a MindManager Map

One click of Send Queue created this MindManager Map – coming soon… Update 25–08–2006: GyroQ Product Page: http://www.gyronix.com/gyroq Read more →

Sydney Opera House BIM found after 30 years

It’s a real, not computer, model but was created to aid design and construction, not just as a promotional device, so I think it qualifies as a BIM. The original Sydney Opera House on show at the University - News & Events - The University of Sydney The perspex model, which took seven years to build, will be on display at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Sydney until December this year. The University is hosting the first public showing of a 1966 model of the Sydney Opera House in more than 30 years.” Sydney Opera House model found after... Read more →

AutoCAD 2007 CAD Management Training

If you are managing AutoCAD this would be well worth a look. I’ve attended Robert’s CAD Manager sessions at AU and learning his approach to dealing with CAD Management and relating CAD Management to the rest of the business has been very useful. If you are attending AU this year keep an eye out for Robert’s sessions. Between the Lines: AutoCAD 2007 CAD Management Training There is a newly released AOTC (Autodesk Official training Courseware) on CAD Management by well respected CAD Management figure Robert Green. Read more →

Garmin Blogs

Via the MB Blog I learn Garmin have a blog. Garmin Blog - garmin.blogs.com/ Read more →

Avoiding Death by PowerPoint...

Some great advice, applicable to any presentation, except I use MindManager rather than OneNote for drafts – mainly because I don’t have OneNote!. Office Rocker! : Death by PowerPoint - Giving better presentations In my job as the product manager for the 2007 Microsoft Office system I have had to do more presentations than at any time in my so called career… Obviously, presenting is not something you ever stop learning but I thought people might be interested in my tips. Some of these really help to overcome nerves and many I just sort of discovered by accident. They aren't... Read more →

Flight Simulator X demo takes flight

It’s not CAD related, or is it? When you think about it Flight Simulator combines: A global terrain model (GIS) Aircraft models (Mechanical) Airport facility models & database (24,000+ airports) (Facilities Management) Operational System models – Aircraft, Air Traffic Control, Navigation, Radio… Advanced 3D modelling, sophisticated graphics display technology and more… Perhaps there is justification for running FSX on my home CAD machine as a test application… Apart from the fact that it’s fun! RobiNZ Personal Blog: Flight Sim X Demo takes flight Microsoft have released a free preview of the upcoming Flight Simulator X Read more →

Mind mapping in business survey

Chuck Frey at InnovationTools has posted a mind-mapping survey online to gather data on the use of Mind Mapping in business. He’s going to share the results on his blog so I encourage you to contribute Here's his blog post explaining why he’s doing this: Help to promote the mind mapping revolution in business And here's the survey URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=832072453007 Read more →

Mindmap Blogging - Crop Log 2006

Andrew Wilcox is blogging from a music festival using MindManager and a Tablet PC Crop Log 2006 - The Fairport Cropredy Convention 2006 - Unofficial Web Log What is a CropLog (nothing to do with farming), it is a map log (sort of blog) of the Fairport Cropredy Convention, an annual 3 day music festival with generally folk, folk rock, rock and blues performers. It finishes with Fairport Convention performing Meet on the Ledge written way back when by Richard Thompson backed by all their pals. This CropLog is being created using MindManager Pro 6 on a Tablet PC and... Read more →