Dassault has released the beta of a free 2D drawing editor that works like AutoCAD. It’s based on ARES from Graebert and is currently available for Windows with Mac and Linux versions in the pipeline for later in the year. So far, all AutoCAD clones have remained marginal players so it is to be seen [...]
This could be really useful to architects and has probably been created by a couple of them. Basically, you and any number of collaborators can visually “chat” over the net. It works in your browser and no signup is required for the free version. This short video explains it best: Go to :: Woobius Eye [...]
I hate that I have to check for the “s” after http to make sure a site is secure. Firefox does show a blue colour behind the site’s icon but it’s hardly noticeable. That’s easily changed – have a look at what Amazon’s secure site now looks like to me. To see how it’s done, [...]
If you’ve received an email supposedly from IKEA telling you about a fantastic new and free Home Planning Software, please note that it is (surprise, surprise!) a virus. Ralph Grabowski of WorldCAD Access received just such a mail and has posted a screenshot. IKEA, meanwhile have clearly stated that this email is a fake and [...]
In an earlier post I talked about a formula that could be used in Ooo Calc or MS Excel to group numbers according to the Indian system of lakhs and crores. Now, Open Office 3.x has the possibility built into it. All you have to do is make sure your locale settings (in Ooo) refer [...]
This isn’t something most people look into but a company called spranq in has created this font which saves ~20% of your ink. They recommend a laser printer for best results but, since I don’t have one, I tried it on my regular inkjet and didn’t find any degradation of quality upto 14pt at least. [...]
Trying to bring users of different flavours of IntelliCAD together to interact about all things IntelliCAD, Deelip Menezes has launched IntelliCAD.net. The intention is to: Use the forums to ask and offer help. Post on the IntelliCAD.net network blog. Create or join groups of members. Share photos and videos. Post events such as user meetings, [...]
I’ve been using some free photoshop compatible (8bf) filters within IrfanView but you can only really apply them to the entire image – or not at all. If you want a little more control, you might use something like the GIMP. The beauty of it is, these filters can now be used under Linux. Go [...]
Warning: This post is slightly technical I’ve been using AVG’s free version for quite some years now and have always been happy with it. Accordingly, when they posted their latest version, 8.0, I was quick to download and install it. AVG now includes an antispyware component and a bit of fluff called LinkScanner. This, I [...]
I can’t say I like the look of this furniture myself but, if you’re aiming for a slightly retro look, these GDL objects might be just what the architect ordered. Go to :: http://www.johansondesign.se/