I wrote this article for the April AUGI Hot News… I reproduce it some of it here.
Most of us would not readily admit that we have hacked a CAD file at some point in our careers. In fact, many of us do not know that we may actually be hacking CAD files right now. Most of the time users are unaware that they have jeopardized the integrity of a file.
I call this Involuntary CAD Slaughter or ICS. It is an offense that often goes unpunished offense and untraceable—we cannot find the perpetrator.
The criminal definition of manslaughter (a related and much more severe crime) as outlined on freeadvice.com states:
Involuntary manslaughter generally occurs in only two cases. The first is when someone is killed due to criminal negligence. The second is when someone is killed during the commission of another crime, where the intent was not to cause bodily injury or death.
Let’s deal with these two areas from the CAD perspective:
Scenario 1: CAD Negligence
Scenario 2: During the commission of another crime
Read the full article on AUGI by clicking here. You must be a member to see the site.
All in all, ICS can happen when you least expect it. Slaughtered drawing files are a pain to work with and sometimes become corrupt. Don’t let it happen to you.
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In this months issue…
Traits of a Good CAD User – What do good users look like?
A four part list of what it takes to be a good CAD User. Twenty items on the list. There may be some items on this list that you still need to add to your traits. There may be some items on this list that you have mastered. Either way, the list is provided for your consideration.
System Recommendations
- Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.8 GHz, or equivalent AMD Athlon® processor
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (SP2 or later)
- 2 GB RAM <====
- 1 GB free disk space
- 1280×1024 monitor and display adapter capable of 24-bit color
- Two-button mouse with scroll wheel
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)
- Internet connection for license registration
2D users may glide right into AutoCAD 2007, but if you are going to be doing 3D in the newest version of AutoCAD, you better beef up your machine…
System requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users who are focusing on 2D drawing creation are as follows:
- Intel® Pentium® IV processor recommended
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition (SP1 or SP2), Windows XP Tablet PC Edition (SP2), or Windows 2000 (SP3 or SP4)
- 512 MB RAM
- 750 MB free disk space for installation
- 1024×768 VGA display with true color
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or higher)
System requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users who are taking advantage of the new conceptual design capabilities are as follows:
- Intel® processor 3.0 GHz or greater
- Windows XP Professional (SP2)
- 2 GB RAM or greater <====
- 2 GB of disk space available, not including installation
- 1280×1024 32-bit color video display adapter (true color)
- 128 MB or greater, OpenGL®-capable workstation class graphics card.
Take the latest CAD Manager Survey!
I am rerunning a survey that was out at this time last year. It concerns the rollout of the 2007 based software… I will be curious to see the deference (if any) from last years survey.
Are you moving to 2007?
CAD Managers are a funnel for input and a critical voice in software development.
CAD Managers provide a consistent voice of practical needs to the internal planning efforts of software developers. They are using and supporting the product every day. They here complaints and suggestions and refinements that could improve the product. Some of these improvements may take little development effort to gain major rewards. They are in tune with the workflow and can refine functions and propose higher end tools. They can provide a management perspective on networking tools, licensing tools, CAD Standards tools and more.
CAD Managers – Speak Up!
Software Developers – Listen!
From the Autodesk website…
See how the latest release stands up against the older ones.
Take a look at the New Features Workshop for AutoCAD 2007 on the Autodesk web site.
This appears to be the same as the one that is embedded in the software. Get a sneak peek without having to buy and install the software. It contains a series of Demos, Animations, Tutorials and feature lists.
If you have always looked at those weird looking PC’s with a little bit of envy, then you may be interested in this.
What will Dell do with the cult following that Alienware has built? Will we see gamer and high end machines roll out in a Dell box? Will Dell take some stylistic input from the Alien folks?
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