TECH-DBUG Digest Sunday, November 1 V2009 #142
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Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:58:05 -0500
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TECH-DBUG-digest Sunday, November 1 2009 Volume 2009 : Number 142
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In this issue:
DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
DBUG> Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009
Issue
DBUG> Re: OT - PCTS failed message
DBUG> OT - PCTS failed message
----------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Jerry Headley <jerry....@me.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Subject: Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
Here's the link to an interesting presentation on the use of SketchUp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4K6DLdY4k
Take care
Jerry
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Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:33:36 +1100
From: Nick Pyner <npy...@tig.com.au>
Subject: Re: DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
>Here's the link to an interesting presentation on the use of SketchUp:
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4K6DLdY4k
V interesting, as were the comments attached thereto.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why Beach NSW
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~npyner/yadpage.htm
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
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------------------------------
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0400
From: "Cheap Tricks Newsletter" <eva...@comcast.net>
Subject: DBUG> Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009
Issue
Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009 Issue
From the Editor: (Happy Halloween All!)
The DataCAD 12 for Clunkers promotion (turn in any old dongle-hardware
key in
for a new copy DataCAD 12 for only $295) is getting another welcome
jolt of
publicity as DATACAD's 50,000 postcards arrived in the mailboxes of
current and
former DataCAD users this past month. And the response has been
strong.
Amazingly, it has even gotten many DataCAD DOS users (5/6/7/8) from
way back to
upgrade to DataCAD 12! It is, after all, a tremendous once-in-a-decade
offer
that is tough to resist. But don't procrastinate, thinking that
DATACAD will
keep extending that deadline. We have it on good authority that the
CADD for
Clunkers sale will definitely end on December 31, 2009. See more
details at
<www.datacad.com/trade-in> or e-mail <sa...@datacad.com> with any
questions (or
even creative alternate scenarios for trade-ins that you would like to
propose,
e.g. "can I trade in my dog for DataCAD 12?")
To help with the inevitable flurry of questions in this upgrade
transition, this
month we have provided a DataCAD 12 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
issue to
help you DataCAD 12 Clunkers (you don't mind being called that, do
you?) catch
up with all the new features. There is a lot there to absorb (and more
we
haven't even covered yet). In fact, as we were putting this issue
together, we
realized that there were several great new DataCAD 12 features that we
had
completely forgotten about and haven't really tried out ourselves yet
(Pen
Styles, PakNGo, the new DataCAD font among others). So even for you
gurus, we
hope this issue is a good refresher/reminder course on DataCAD 12.
Hopefully then, a strong finish for the CADD for Clunkers promotion
will be just
what the doctor ordered to give DATACAD the impetus and time it needs
to get the
work done on DataCAD's next major version. DATACAD is getting ready to
give its
first public BETA showing of that upcoming X3 version of DataCAD at
their annual
appearance at the Build Boston tradeshow at Boston's World Trade
Center. The X3
version is said to include such major new features as Smart Symbols,
Scale-independent Text, 2D/3D View-dependency, and Sun/Shadow Studies.
If you
missed the October 23rd deadline for free registration, you can still
register
for an exhibit hall pass ($10) and the 22nd Annual DBUG (DataCAD
Boston Users
Group) Meeting (Event SA15)on Wednesday, November 19, 2009 at 6 p.m.
at
<www.buildboston.com>.
Don't look for any more advanced productivity training sessions to
come from
DATACAD at least for the near future. That ship has sailed for now, so
if you
procrastinated or your wallet prevented you from taking advantage of
those
excellent training sessions, you will need to look for other
alternatives (like
subscribe to Cheap Tricks!) until at least next year.
It was just one year ago that the economy was in freefall and all of
us were
starting to wonder if there was any bottom to the recession. Now, most
would
agree that we've at least hit bottom overall but when and how strong
the bounce
back will be remains to be seen. We especially empathize with all of
you middle
managers who have been squeezed out of many firms in the downsizing
process. We
hear stories of how you've been faced with the difficult choice of
competing for
entry level drafting positions versus somehow striking out on your
own. It's
certainly still not an easy time for any of us. But we are encouraged
by the
sense of community that remains strong among DataCAD folk. Hang in
there, we
see light at the end of the tunnel and better days ahead. +
— Evan H. Shu, FAIA
Also in the November 2009 Issue of Cheap Tricks (to be posted on Nov.
1, 2009 by
9am EST):
* CADD for Clunkers FAQ: For both those upgrading to DataCAD 12 as
well as a
refresher for those already using it, here are the Frequently Asked
Questions
that you need to have answered.
* DataCAD 12 Terminology: here are also the key terms and definitions
that you
need to know and understand in using DataCAD 12. Or do you already
have a handle
on virtual nodes, Pen Styles, and Type Managers?
* Binding MSP Sheets for DWG: one of the best features of DataCAD 12
is seamless
conversion of your multiscale plotting sheets for export to DWG. Here
is how it
works and how to do it.
* Quick Tips on essential references for DataCAD 12, new CTRL
keyboard
shortcuts, getting your templates and symbols to work with v12,
bisecting
angles, and printing out pathnames.
* The DBUG Forum: Now Playing on Google Groups -- find out how and why
the DBUG
Forum has a new host and how it is all working out for the better.
* Q & A on importing batch layers with names, moving the menu bars,
switching
CTRL-A, what to do when missing HLVDD.DLL, locking in "keep groups,"
and
converting drawings to blueprint output.
* Podium for SketchUp: can a rendering utility really be this easy to
use and
yet extremely photorealistic. Eric H. Gjerde's renderings point the
way and show
us how it is done.
* Plus all the latest news from the DataCAD Community.
To subscribe now or for additional questions, please go to
http://CheapTricksNews.com or else e-mail <eva...@comcast.net>.
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:38:02 -0500
From: abjde...@aol.com
Subject: DBUG> Re: OT - PCTS failed message
When I boot up my computer I have been getting a message of " PCTS
failed to
load" What is this?
Skipp
*******************************
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------------------------------
From: Neil Blanchard <neil.bl...@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> OT - PCTS failed message
> When I boot up my computer I have been getting a message of " PCTS failed to
> load" What is this?
What version of Windows are you running and when in the boot sequence
does this appear? It is in the POST for the BIOS, or after Windows
starts to boot?
I Googled the phrase as you posted it, and it does not come up with
anything specific. Maybe with a little more context, this could give
some better results?
Sincerely, Neil
http://neilblanchard.vox.com/library/posts/
------------------------------
End of datacad-dbug-digest V2009 #142
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From: DATACAD-TECH
Reply-to: dataca...@googlegroups.com
Subject: TECH-DBUG Digest Sunday, November 1 V2009 #142
Please remember to EDIT DOWN follow-up replies & Adjust Subject
---------------------------------------------------------------
TECH-DBUG-digest Sunday, November 1 2009 Volume 2009 : Number 142
For DBUG Tech Bulletin Bd or to Join: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGTech
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
In this issue:
DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
DBUG> Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009
Issue
DBUG> Re: OT - PCTS failed message
DBUG> OT - PCTS failed message
----------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Jerry Headley <jerry....@me.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Subject: Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
Here's the link to an interesting presentation on the use of SketchUp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4K6DLdY4k
Take care
Jerry
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:33:36 +1100
From: Nick Pyner <npy...@tig.com.au>
Subject: Re: DBUG> Interesting Presentation at YouTube on SketchUp
>Here's the link to an interesting presentation on the use of SketchUp:
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4K6DLdY4k
V interesting, as were the comments attached thereto.
Nick Pyner
Dee Why Beach NSW
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~npyner/yadpage.htm
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0400
From: "Cheap Tricks Newsletter" <eva...@comcast.net>
Subject: DBUG> Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009
Issue
Early Bird Editorial for Cheap Tricks November 2009 Issue
From the Editor: (Happy Halloween All!)
The DataCAD 12 for Clunkers promotion (turn in any old dongle-hardware
key in
for a new copy DataCAD 12 for only $295) is getting another welcome
jolt of
publicity as DATACAD's 50,000 postcards arrived in the mailboxes of
current and
former DataCAD users this past month. And the response has been
strong.
Amazingly, it has even gotten many DataCAD DOS users (5/6/7/8) from
way back to
upgrade to DataCAD 12! It is, after all, a tremendous once-in-a-decade
offer
that is tough to resist. But don't procrastinate, thinking that
DATACAD will
keep extending that deadline. We have it on good authority that the
CADD for
Clunkers sale will definitely end on December 31, 2009. See more
details at
<www.datacad.com/trade-in> or e-mail <sa...@datacad.com> with any
questions (or
even creative alternate scenarios for trade-ins that you would like to
propose,
e.g. "can I trade in my dog for DataCAD 12?")
To help with the inevitable flurry of questions in this upgrade
transition, this
month we have provided a DataCAD 12 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
issue to
help you DataCAD 12 Clunkers (you don't mind being called that, do
you?) catch
up with all the new features. There is a lot there to absorb (and more
we
haven't even covered yet). In fact, as we were putting this issue
together, we
realized that there were several great new DataCAD 12 features that we
had
completely forgotten about and haven't really tried out ourselves yet
(Pen
Styles, PakNGo, the new DataCAD font among others). So even for you
gurus, we
hope this issue is a good refresher/reminder course on DataCAD 12.
Hopefully then, a strong finish for the CADD for Clunkers promotion
will be just
what the doctor ordered to give DATACAD the impetus and time it needs
to get the
work done on DataCAD's next major version. DATACAD is getting ready to
give its
first public BETA showing of that upcoming X3 version of DataCAD at
their annual
appearance at the Build Boston tradeshow at Boston's World Trade
Center. The X3
version is said to include such major new features as Smart Symbols,
Scale-independent Text, 2D/3D View-dependency, and Sun/Shadow Studies.
If you
missed the October 23rd deadline for free registration, you can still
register
for an exhibit hall pass ($10) and the 22nd Annual DBUG (DataCAD
Boston Users
Group) Meeting (Event SA15)on Wednesday, November 19, 2009 at 6 p.m.
at
<www.buildboston.com>.
Don't look for any more advanced productivity training sessions to
come from
DATACAD at least for the near future. That ship has sailed for now, so
if you
procrastinated or your wallet prevented you from taking advantage of
those
excellent training sessions, you will need to look for other
alternatives (like
subscribe to Cheap Tricks!) until at least next year.
It was just one year ago that the economy was in freefall and all of
us were
starting to wonder if there was any bottom to the recession. Now, most
would
agree that we've at least hit bottom overall but when and how strong
the bounce
back will be remains to be seen. We especially empathize with all of
you middle
managers who have been squeezed out of many firms in the downsizing
process. We
hear stories of how you've been faced with the difficult choice of
competing for
entry level drafting positions versus somehow striking out on your
own. It's
certainly still not an easy time for any of us. But we are encouraged
by the
sense of community that remains strong among DataCAD folk. Hang in
there, we
see light at the end of the tunnel and better days ahead. +
— Evan H. Shu, FAIA
Also in the November 2009 Issue of Cheap Tricks (to be posted on Nov.
1, 2009 by
9am EST):
* CADD for Clunkers FAQ: For both those upgrading to DataCAD 12 as
well as a
refresher for those already using it, here are the Frequently Asked
Questions
that you need to have answered.
* DataCAD 12 Terminology: here are also the key terms and definitions
that you
need to know and understand in using DataCAD 12. Or do you already
have a handle
on virtual nodes, Pen Styles, and Type Managers?
* Binding MSP Sheets for DWG: one of the best features of DataCAD 12
is seamless
conversion of your multiscale plotting sheets for export to DWG. Here
is how it
works and how to do it.
* Quick Tips on essential references for DataCAD 12, new CTRL
keyboard
shortcuts, getting your templates and symbols to work with v12,
bisecting
angles, and printing out pathnames.
* The DBUG Forum: Now Playing on Google Groups -- find out how and why
the DBUG
Forum has a new host and how it is all working out for the better.
* Q & A on importing batch layers with names, moving the menu bars,
switching
CTRL-A, what to do when missing HLVDD.DLL, locking in "keep groups,"
and
converting drawings to blueprint output.
* Podium for SketchUp: can a rendering utility really be this easy to
use and
yet extremely photorealistic. Eric H. Gjerde's renderings point the
way and show
us how it is done.
* Plus all the latest news from the DataCAD Community.
To subscribe now or for additional questions, please go to
http://CheapTricksNews.com or else e-mail <eva...@comcast.net>.
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:38:02 -0500
From: abjde...@aol.com
Subject: DBUG> Re: OT - PCTS failed message
When I boot up my computer I have been getting a message of " PCTS
failed to
load" What is this?
Skipp
*******************************
To Join or view DBUG Bulletin Bd: http://www.tinyurl.com/DBUGforum
New Posts-> dataca...@googlegroups.com OR datacad-
db...@world.std.com
------------------------------
From: Neil Blanchard <neil.bl...@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: DBUG> OT - PCTS failed message
> When I boot up my computer I have been getting a message of " PCTS failed to
> load" What is this?
What version of Windows are you running and when in the boot sequence
does this appear? It is in the POST for the BIOS, or after Windows
starts to boot?
I Googled the phrase as you posted it, and it does not come up with
anything specific. Maybe with a little more context, this could give
some better results?
Sincerely, Neil
http://neilblanchard.vox.com/library/posts/
------------------------------
End of datacad-dbug-digest V2009 #142
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