20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
I came across this great reminder from Darren Flynn on LinkedIn today.“No one remembers if you were late. Everyone remembers if you were wrong.” That’s the truth in engineering. Deadlines can move. Mistakes last forever. In our world, a missed…
The content humorously highlights a series of absurd and whimsical pipe specifications known as the “Joke Pipe Spec.” These unconventional guidelines detail nonsensical requirements for pipe production, such as ensuring pipes are hollow, free of rust, and correctly labeled. The notes serve as a humorous reflection on the confusion often found in technical documentation.
Before a product name is locked in, it usually starts life with a codename. It’s how teams keep projects straight and conversations private while development is still underway. The tradition goes way back at Autodesk, back to the 1980s when…
To improve AutoCAD performance, regularly clean the %TEMP% folder where temporary files accumulate. To do this, close AutoCAD and other applications, open Windows Explorer using Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete visible files. Regular cleaning, ideally weekly or monthly, enhances speed, reliability, and reduces potential crashes or corruption.
Our fall is usually short between summer and winter here in Central Oregon where we are located in the mountains. A couple photos from Bend Oregon and the autumn colors.
The user, a long-time Apple customer, faced significant issues with their iPhone trade-in. After upgrading to the 17 Pro Max and returning the 16 Pro Max, Apple claimed it was damaged and worth $0. After extensive phone support, Apple admitted fault and sent a replacement, but the process was frustrating and time-consuming.
CAD standards must remain current to ensure consistency and efficiency. Outdated standards lead to disengagement and inconsistency in design practices. Regular reviews, user involvement, clear documentation, effective communication, and ease of use are essential for maintaining effective standards. Continuously evolving standards align teams and promote smooth project execution.
Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville marked my first attendance as a customer after 32 events. Highlights included a leadership forum on AI, lively receptions, and a memorable closing party featuring Train. Reconnecting with colleagues and friends, especially celebrating CADMama's retirement, made it a week of significant learning and networking.
After 22 years on Typepad, the Between the Lines blog has successfully migrated to a new host following a difficult transition due to Typepad's abrupt shutdown notice. The author expresses gratitude for the support received during the move and is eager to resume sharing insights on design, engineering, and technology.
Everything should be back to normal within a week Typepad decided to only provide customers only 30 day an email notice they were shutting down. Not much time to migrate 22 years of blog posts especially with Typepads broken export…