Karyn Allen, from Vermont,  emailed me after Issue 28 complaining that she wanted to switch her dimensions in AutoCAD Architecture so that the MTEXT Edit dialog came up instead of the Properties dialog when she double-clicked on dimensions, but couldn't find Dimension listed in the CUI dialog.

 

Darn if she isn't right.  So, I wrote up this little tutorial to guide you ACA users on how to get this set-up properly.

 

Download it here.

 

If you are looking for a cool easy to use program to create your own training videos, screenshots, or animations, you could do worse than getting a free seat of Camtasia Studio.

 

This is a beta version, but I don't think it times out.

 

I wanted to create a rack and pinion mate in SolidWorks using parts from WM Berg.  But, help was no help and I was stuck.

 

 

This is our third Christmas with Isaiah, the child of a deceased relative. Being  Jewish, I don't celebrate Christmas, but Isaiah does...oh boy, does he!

 

Like most children, Christmas means presents...and lots of them...to Isaiah.  He started making his list back in June, possibly the day after last Christmas, but not publicly until June.

 

I have a new appreciation for Christmas now and a real admiration for Isaiah's grandma who makes every day sparkle with Christmas spirit.

 

Tomorrow, we head off to Kansas City, Missouri, so Isaiah can celebrate Christmas with his grandma. 

 

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday with loved ones.  May you all experience the spirit of love and joy that is plentiful this time of year.