TECH-DBUG Digest Tuesday, May 28 V2019 #006

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datacad-dbug-digest Tuesday, May 28 2019  Volume 2019:No 006

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  DBUG> DataCAD displaying Chinese
  DBUG> Chinese - follow up question
  DBUG> Chinese language - Case solved
  DBUG> Platform that turns smartphone photos of homes into 3D model
  DBUG> Meeting Agenda for May 15th at SeaGlass Architects
  DBUG> Some Links from last night
  DBUG> Some Links from last night
  DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
  DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
  DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
  DBUG> Help Wanted

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DBUG> DataCAD displaying Chinese
From: Malcolm Blier
Date: May 4 019

I have a remote project in Beijing, a real one-off. I will send them my typical drawings noted up in English, which should be plain enough that someone there can understand or translate. But I also include a block of text for outline specs done in Word which I paste in. I Have a translation program, G4T4, which in one keystroke converts everything into Chinese, which I'll have someone here review for accuracy. 

My problem is that (my) DataCAD does not have a Chinese font. Is there a way to convert & import it as something other than a .doc file - too bad there's no way to import .pdf, or is there? Or is there a Chinese font available?

An interesting side note, I had gotten the base CAD file from them with the name in Chinese with the .dwg extension in our alphabet. It would not load until I changed the name into our characters.

Mal Blier

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DBUG> Chinese - follow up question
From: Malcolm Blier
Date: May 4 019

to my wordy post -- basically, how would I get a .doc file into another supported file which I assume would not be supported font based. A work-around...


Mal Blier

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DBUG>  Chinese language - Case solved
From: Malcolm Blier
Date: May 4 019

Found Zamzar online file converter, turned .doc into .bmp, imported.

Mal

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DBUG> Platform that turns smartphone photos of homes into 3D model
From: Neil Blanchard
Date: May 7

Hi folks,

Prasad Dixit posted a very interesting thread on the DataCAD forum:

The program is called MatterPort, and it models the interior of a building from photos, and places them in relative 3D space.?? Here's a case study that goes over one firm's process:


The video shows that they only had to take overall dimensions, and they scaled the MatterPort file to match, and then traced it is CAD. They don't use the cloud of points, really. But still, very interesting leap in technology and method. MatterPort apparently stacked the plans correctly, and "found" several unexpected features in the building.

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Sincerely, Neil



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DBUG> Meeting Agenda for May 15th at SeaGlass Architects
From: Evan H. Shu, FAIA
Date: May 8 2019
           

DBUG MAY 2019 MEETING at SEAGLASS ARCHITECTS
(Directions below)

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 6 p.m.

WHERE:
SeaGlass Architects
246 Andover Street, 
Peabody, MA 01960

RSVP: <eric@seaglassarchitects.>

HOST/PRESENTER: Eric Gjerde, SeaGlass Architects

AGENDA

6:00pm
* Food / Reception ($5 donation for Dinner buffet)
* Welcome, Introduction, General Announcements
* Presentations (all by Eric Gjerde)

Lesson 1. will cover how to use the Hover App, which creates a 3D PDF model from photographs, so that it can be exported as a 3D model into Sketchup and into your DataCAD or otherCAD program.

Lesson 2. Next, learn how to blend 3D CAD models together with site context photographs to create 3D animation movies in SketchUp.

Lesson 3. Browse the SketchUp 3D Warehouse to find out what 3D symbols are currently available to use in your own 3D models for entourage items that can make your own models much more realistic.

Special Bonus. In the aftermath of the fire of the Cathedral at Notre Dame in Paris, We will take a closeup virtual tour of a model of the Cathedral to see where the fire started and what is damaged and what remains standing to help rebuild the Cathedral in the future.

Directions:

The office is at 246 Andover Street (2nd Floor) in Peabody also know as rt 114.
Office building behind North Shore Bank on the hill directly opposite the Acura Dealership.
We share the drive with a self storage business called Istorage.
There is also a Mens Apparel DXL XL store at the bottom of our driveway.
I am center of the retail right down the street from the Northshore Mall.
Hit Floor 2 at the elevator entry.

246 Andover St, 
Peabody, MA 01960 Second Floor.

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DBUG> Wishlist: Toggle Quick Layout Orientation
From: Neil Blanchard
Date: May 16

I wish there was a keyboard toggle that would change the Print / Setup 
between Normal (landscape) and Rotated (portrait) on the fly, while we 
are in Quick Layout. 

-- 
Sincerely, Neil 


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DBUG> Some Links from last night
From: EVAN SHU
Date: May 16

After his excellent presentations last night at DBUG, Eric sent over these links and linked photos for your reference.

Evan

From: "Eric H. Gjerde AIA" <ericg...@gmail.com> 
To: Evan Shu <eva...@comcast.net> 
Date: May 16, 2019 at 10:02 AM 
Subject: Some Links from last night 



Hover App


Fliippo - Linear Perspective

Photo Match

3d Warehouse

Some images use in sketch up to use as photo realistic back drops for new work.

I use apple quick time viewer to make the movie in real time instead of setting up the views.  

I found this technique to be quicker and I could narrate the movie. 

Thanks you for visiting!

See you soon

Eric

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E r i c   H.   G j e r d e 
S  E A G L A S S   A R C H I T E C T S,  LLC     246 Andover Street, Peabody, MA 01960
p   |      617.957.7364       web|    www.seaglassarchitects.com 
P O R T F O L I O   Best in Houzz 2017 

Attachments (3)
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View-Grandstandtopark.jpg

View-Park-to-Field.jpg

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From: David Sargert
Date: May 17
DBUG> Some Links from last night

Thank you!

David K. Sargert, LEED AP 

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DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
From: Joseph T. Deppe
Date: May 13

Hello All,

Since upgrading to the most recent version (20.03.00.04) my drawings crash when I try to use ParaText.  It’s seems to be ok when I click the ParaText button but the drawing crashes as soon as I click on the screen where I intend to place the text.  I am left with the ParaText window showing on the DataCAD opening screen.  I’ve checked several of my old drawings that have ParaText on them already and have the same result when trying to add new text.  Have any others had this occur?  

Thanks,
Joe Deppe
Joseph T. Deppe, AIA
Deppe Design LLC

P.O. Box 6007
123 N Sea Rd., Southampton, NY 11969
Ph:  631-728-8800   


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DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
From: Neil Blanchard
Date: May 14

Hi Joe,

Are you using a keyboard shortcut to get to the ParaText menu?  If so, what is that shortcut code?

-- 
Sincerely, Neil

 
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DBUG> ParaText causing drawing crash
From: Neil Blanchard
Date: May 16


That is the best solution, for sure!

On 5/13/2019 11:10 AM, Joseph T. Deppe wrote:
Neil and Forum,
I spoke with Clay at DataCAD.  He was perplexed but suggested that I upgrade to version 21 (Something that I had overlooked) since I’m a subscriber, rather than wasting time trying to figure out what was causing the crash.  My problem is solved.  Thank you DataCAD and the Forum for always being here when needed!
Joe Deppe

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DBUG> Help Wanted
Date: May 23

Although I think we know most of the people actively using DataCAD in the Boston area, we’re looking for architectural help. It would have to be in-house, full time. Long distance or consulting isn’t going to work for us, unfortunately.

Our work is all commercial, mainly hotels (renovations and new). Lots of steel and concrete.

We have active projects that will be 12 to 24 months in duration, and currently no reason to believe there won’t be more coming (we work with a large number of repeat clients).

If you or anyone you know may be interested, we feel either an entry level or experienced person could be of help to us. I will be the contact person.

Thank you,

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Michael Smith
Signature Architects, Inc.
313 Littleton Road, Suite 18
Chelmsford, MA 01824

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