RobiNZ CAD Blog

How will a stadium impact the waterfront? - Architectural Desktop + Google Earth shows

I never thought I’d be modelling a stadium but this shows what a bit of time, Architectural Desktop and Google Earth can achieve. There has been a fair amount of controversy about a proposal to bui... Read more →

Learning to write again...

Finally I’ve had a chance to try a convertible Tablet PC as a Design/Sketch/Review tool. First impression: It’s fun! Second impression: After too many years of typing & mousing my writing is shocking! Third Impression; As poor as my writing is, the XP Tablet OS can usually read it! Vista looks even better as this Vista “Handwriting Recognition” video demo shows. More to follow… Read more →

New Zealands Greatest Engineering Feat - Manapouri

It was controversial in it’s day even now the impact of this project is questioned. One thing you can not deny is that creating a lake, tunnelling hundreds of metres into a mountain and building a hyd... Read more →

Notice of Auckland AutoCAD User Group Meeting

The next Auckland AutoCAD User Group Meeting is: Topic: AGM Date; Wednesday 22-11-2006 Venue: Lone Star Newmarket, 8 Kent St, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand Time; Assemble at 18:30, M... Read more →

Martyn Day interviews Carl Bass

Martyn Day has an interesting interview with Autodesk CEO Carl Bass. His comments on the ever controversial topics of proprietary vs open CAD format, sharing data and the relationship between Autodesk... Read more →

The best Windows Vista site

Dmitry reminds me of Stephen Wright. I’ve been following his quirky blog/site for since I found it a month or so back. The best Windows Vista site by far… Clearification - www.clearification.com... Read more →

Windows Vista in a nutshell

In the flurry of Microsoft Windows Vista related coverage that has erupted with the release to manufacture I found these posts from Ed Bott useful summaries: Will Windows Vista be worth the wait... Read more →

The #30th #31st of 30 Camtasia Videos is done

The Camtasia “30 Videos In 30 Days” series has made it to video #30. I’ve updated my original post with links to them all as this is a really useful resource 30 Camtasia tutorial videos in 30 day... Read more →

New Zealand left out of the "War of the Worlds"

Microsoft release their own “ Virtual World ” taking on the current favourite Google Earth but not for New Zealand where you get a “N ot for your area” message Microsoft Releases Virtual Earth 3... Read more →

Ellens PowerPoint 2007 preview

Ellen Finkelstein previews Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 with a comprehensive look at what’s new, changed, even a few things that have been removed! Review of PowerPoint 2007 PowerPoint: News and Fea... Read more →