We really missed the Menu Bar, which vanished in IE7. If you can't live without it, here is how to bring the old menu back.
Hitting the ALT key - Brings back the Menu Bar but it does not stay visible after you exit the browser.
To Set The IE7 Menu Bar so it Loads all the Time:
Right Click the top bar of your browser, Select Menu Bar from the pop up menu that appears by your cursor. You can turn the Menu Bar off and on by toggling this option!
10.7.07
CAD Software Watch - Planit's Cabinet Vision
We are always on the lookout for interesting CAD applications. Cabinet Vision from Planit was recommended to us by a customer who is a Kitchen Designer.
http://www.planitsolutions.com/us/cabinetvision/intro.default.aspx
Check out Woodweb.com http://www.woodweb.com/ if you want to learn more about the pros and cons of this software.
We like the Woodweb CAD Forum which posts helpful discussions and tips on CAD issues.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cad.pl
http://www.planitsolutions.com/us/cabinetvision/intro.default.aspx
Check out Woodweb.com http://www.woodweb.com/ if you want to learn more about the pros and cons of this software.
We like the Woodweb CAD Forum which posts helpful discussions and tips on CAD issues.
http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/cad.pl
4.7.07
Advanced Wiring Installation Training for Electrical Engineers?
Joke of the Month - For Electrical Professionals Only!
Submitted by Hasib Nusratty - Electrical Designer
20.6.07
CADTechRX Most Viewed Pages to Date
ArxError-Eduplicatekey - Nightmare AutoCAD Bug!
We thank JTB World-http://www.jtbworld.com for sending us the updated links posted on July 1, 2007.
techrx.blogspot.com/2006/11/quick-fix-arxerror-eduplicatekey.html
DWGTrueView 2007 - Recommended
techrx.blogspot.com/2007/01/make-your-day-easier-autodesk-dwg.html
Carbonite BackUp - Recommended
techrx.blogspot.com/2007/05/carbonite-dont-stress-back-up-your-hard.html
What is AVI?
techrx.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html
VectorWorks 12 Export Options for AutoCAD
techrx.blogspot.com/2006/09/vectorworks-12-export-options-export.html
KeyCAD - Not Recommended
techrx.blogspot.com/2007/04/keycad-mystery.html
9.6.07
AsBuilt Tips - Remodeling? Buying a Home? Get the As-Built Plans!
If you are planning on remodeling the first thing you need to do is locate your original house plans.
These valuable documents, called As-Builts, can save you a great deal of money. Without them, you will probably have to hire someone to measure your site and draft the as-builts from scratch.
When buying a home, ask the owners if they already have as-builts for the property.
Never toss any old plans of your home even if they are no longer representative of it's current status.
You may be able to find similar examples of plans which match your house, online.
For more information on As-Builts send us an email at ClearLogicGroup@gmail.com.
These valuable documents, called As-Builts, can save you a great deal of money. Without them, you will probably have to hire someone to measure your site and draft the as-builts from scratch.
When buying a home, ask the owners if they already have as-builts for the property.
Never toss any old plans of your home even if they are no longer representative of it's current status.
You may be able to find similar examples of plans which match your house, online.
For more information on As-Builts send us an email at ClearLogicGroup@gmail.com.
4.6.07
Need to Convert Lat Long to Decimal?
Try this utility. It converts Lat Long to Decimal Degrees and visa versa.
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.html
Another approach is to use the utility in Esri Arcview 9.2 which allows you to derive units from points interactively.
http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcview/index.html
Recommended by one of our Environmental Engineering Clients
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/bickel/DDDMMSS-decimal.html
Another approach is to use the utility in Esri Arcview 9.2 which allows you to derive units from points interactively.
http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcview/index.html
Recommended by one of our Environmental Engineering Clients
23.5.07
FTP Tips for IE7 Dummies! Bring the Folders Back.
We were disapointed to learn upon upgrading to IE7 that the FTP interface had become less user friendly. Here are some simple Tips to get you up and running with IE7 & FTP.
1. For IE7 Dummies: IE7 does not default to a Windows interface. To view FTP sites in the IE6 Windows Explorer folder format, click the Page button, located at the upper right of your browser, and then click Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.
2.If you are not seeing this option under Page,
Go to the Tools Button at the far right of your Browser menu.
Go to Internet Options.
Hit the Advanced Tab. Go to the Browsing Section.
Check Enable Folder View (outside of Internet Explorer).
Hit Apply, Hit OK.
3. If you are not able to access the FTP site at all, you may also need to adjust this setting.
Open your IE 7 browser.
Go to the Tools Button at the far right of your Browser menu.
Go to Internet Options.
Hit the Advanced Tab. Go to the Browsing Section.
Uncheck: Use Passive FTP
Hit Apply. Hit OK.
4. For Purists: We recommend you get out of your IE7 browser and type or paste, the FTP site address into the address bar inside My Computer. Voila! You will instantly be able to access your FTP site in the familiar Windows format . If this does not work, go back and complete Steps 2 & 3 and then retry Step 4.
Disclaimer: These tips are based on our experiences and may not work for everyone. We welcome more tips and suggestions!
1. For IE7 Dummies: IE7 does not default to a Windows interface. To view FTP sites in the IE6 Windows Explorer folder format, click the Page button, located at the upper right of your browser, and then click Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.
2.If you are not seeing this option under Page,
Go to the Tools Button at the far right of your Browser menu.
Go to Internet Options.
Hit the Advanced Tab. Go to the Browsing Section.
Check Enable Folder View (outside of Internet Explorer).
Hit Apply, Hit OK.
3. If you are not able to access the FTP site at all, you may also need to adjust this setting.
Open your IE 7 browser.
Go to the Tools Button at the far right of your Browser menu.
Go to Internet Options.
Hit the Advanced Tab. Go to the Browsing Section.
Uncheck: Use Passive FTP
Hit Apply. Hit OK.
4. For Purists: We recommend you get out of your IE7 browser and type or paste, the FTP site address into the address bar inside My Computer. Voila! You will instantly be able to access your FTP site in the familiar Windows format . If this does not work, go back and complete Steps 2 & 3 and then retry Step 4.
Disclaimer: These tips are based on our experiences and may not work for everyone. We welcome more tips and suggestions!
15.5.07
Recommended Reading: Transition from 2D to 3D
Transition from 2D to 3D
The Shift to 3D >Sara Ferris - DeskTop Engineering
While transitioning to 3D is gaining steam, 2D remains entrenched for a number of reasons.
The Shift to 3D >Sara Ferris - DeskTop Engineering
While transitioning to 3D is gaining steam, 2D remains entrenched for a number of reasons.
9.5.07
Carbonite - Don't Stress - Back Up Your Hard Drive!
One of our friends fried his hard drive this week. We asked if he was upset. He told us that he had subscribed to Carbonite and could recover his data thanks to their on-line back-up service.
We decided to try it. Carbonite installed seamlessly while we were working on several projects and multi-tasking on our computer. Carbonite gives you options to back up some or all of your data. Your first back-up to their server may take 24 hours or more. It attaches a yellow ball symbol to all files that are being backed-up. We have not noticed any loss in speed or interruption to our work flow while our back-up is taking place. A year's subscription to their automatic back-up service is available for only $49.95. We are already less stressed!
http://www.carbonite.com/
Carbonite Followup- 6/02/07: It took Carbonite approx a week to back up everything on our test computer. Now it just backs up new data. The Carbonite indicators attached to all files are helpful as they change color to show the status of backup process (The yellow ball symbols changed to blue when backup was completed). Our friend with the crashed computer reported that he was able to restore all data backed up to Carbonite successfully.
Carbonite Followup - 7/19/07 - You may want to read about other users experiences with this software and their recommendations before you install Carbonite. Pros and Cons are discussed on the blog, Fresh Thinking.
http://www.freshbooks.com/blog/2007/07/12/remote-file-back-services-carbonite-review/#comment-45330
Carbonite Followup - 9/19/07 - Heads Up for subscribers: Carbonite only gives a 1 week notice if your subscription is about to expire. This can be a hassle if you are between pay checks.
Carbonite Followup - 8/25/08 - Carbonite can slow our old computer to a crawl just when we are under pressure to get some work done. We found that by right clicking the icon in the Windows XP tray notification area, we can pause Carbonite for 24 hours or less.
We decided to try it. Carbonite installed seamlessly while we were working on several projects and multi-tasking on our computer. Carbonite gives you options to back up some or all of your data. Your first back-up to their server may take 24 hours or more. It attaches a yellow ball symbol to all files that are being backed-up. We have not noticed any loss in speed or interruption to our work flow while our back-up is taking place. A year's subscription to their automatic back-up service is available for only $49.95. We are already less stressed!
http://www.carbonite.com/
Carbonite Followup- 6/02/07: It took Carbonite approx a week to back up everything on our test computer. Now it just backs up new data. The Carbonite indicators attached to all files are helpful as they change color to show the status of backup process (The yellow ball symbols changed to blue when backup was completed). Our friend with the crashed computer reported that he was able to restore all data backed up to Carbonite successfully.
Carbonite Followup - 7/19/07 - You may want to read about other users experiences with this software and their recommendations before you install Carbonite. Pros and Cons are discussed on the blog, Fresh Thinking.
http://www.freshbooks.com/blog/2007/07/12/remote-file-back-services-carbonite-review/#comment-45330
Carbonite Followup - 9/19/07 - Heads Up for subscribers: Carbonite only gives a 1 week notice if your subscription is about to expire. This can be a hassle if you are between pay checks.
Carbonite Followup - 8/25/08 - Carbonite can slow our old computer to a crawl just when we are under pressure to get some work done. We found that by right clicking the icon in the Windows XP tray notification area, we can pause Carbonite for 24 hours or less.
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