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Synchronizing and Backing Up Multiple Computers

How do you keep an office computer, home computer, and smart phone synchronized, backed up, and secure?July 28, 2012

Parametric Programming Versus CAD and CAM Toolpath Creation

A request for help in defining a shape mathematically for machine code leads into a discussion of situations where hand-coding and math are better than working in higher-level drawing and toolpath programs. February 19, 2013

Titleblock in CAD

How-to instructions for setting up a titleblock for your template. July 24, 2002

Selecting the Right CAM System

A CAM systems administrator outlines the top considerations involved in choosing computer-aided manufacturing software. August 16, 2005

AutoCAD Drawings, Step by Step

Efficient development of shop drawings. April 18, 2004

User views on cabinet software

Cabinet makers share their opinions and experiences with the major software packages and vendors. September 26, 2000

Microvellum Users Assess New Version

An extensive and detailed look at the powerful drawing-to-cutlist integrated application's traits and quirks. August 29, 2005

Five-piece doors on CNC

Doing raised-panel work on a CNC router. November 26, 2001

G Code Trick

Writing code that repeats itself at different xy locations. June 4, 2004

Making Code from Sloppy Drawings

The frustrations of messy drawings, and a parallel discussion of CNC theory vs. reality in terms of function. December 9, 2004

Shifting from CAM to CAD

Scaling drawings for machining. (CAD Forum) May 17, 2003

The Value of Interfaces

A user discovers the power of interfaces and others join in the conversation. February 25, 2005

Using Spreadsheets in a Woodworking Business

Business owners describe how spreadsheets can help a woodworking shop get things done. April 6, 2007

Parametric Drawings

Can parametric design simplify change orders? May 19, 2004

CNC configuration

Building a CNC router. May 1, 2003

Going from handcrafted to CNC

Discussion of P2Ps, dedicated boring, edgebanders and other equipment, software and processes. August 29, 2001

Configuration for Cowards

Basics of configuration December 5, 2001

Drawing Units and Precision

Deciding on the level of precision needed for cabinet and millwork design. October 20, 2004

Choosing CAD/CAM for Complex Carved Custom Furniture

What programs could handle the drawing and machine control requirements for reproducing an intricate, highly decorated, hand-carved piece of custom furniture? April 19, 2011

CNC Code -- Causing a Line to Be Ignored

Code which will exclude a line from the program. June 4, 2004

CNC tooling slippage

Could it be the collects, the cleaning, the cones... what? July 9, 2002

Macro to Note Dimensions in CAD

Ace coders fine-tune a macro for noting dimensions in architectural style. March 17, 2005

Production Management Software for a Woodshop

Once you have your paper systems straight, what can a computer software package do for your materials and time tracking, labor productivity evaluations, et cetera? April 20, 2008

Converting lines to polylines

Step by step CAD instructions. December 17, 2003

Layer Names and Line Defaults

Organizing and simplifying layers in CAD. May 19, 2004

Parametric AutoCAD drawings

Setting up parametric AutoCAD drawings to accompany CNC programs. November 22, 2003

The Web as a customer interface

Shop owners share their ideas on the Internet's usefulness from a marketing and customer service standpoint. September 6, 2000

Z axis oscillation code

Programming the Z-axis of a router to use more of the cutting length of the tools. February 19, 2002

WOODPRO - Species Selection Made Easy

A free complete working computer program (that can be downloaded at WOODWEB), allowing woodworkers to select the most suitable wood species for any particular application - 1997

To nest or not to nest?

Is nesting appropriate for all shops? June 4, 2003

AlphaCAM nesting problem

Should the postprocessor be modified? March 23, 2002

Deleting Blocks and Layers

Why won't these stubborn ACAD elements go away? December 9, 2004

Fishtail problems with CNC router

Could it be the CAM package or controller? February 19, 2002

CNC Routing From PDF

Definition of a tap file, and whether or not PDFs provide precision. August 17, 2004

AutoCAD Dimension Lines

Cleaning up extension lines. December 26, 2004

Recovering Lost Data from Hard Drive Crashes

If the hard disk is physically intact, the odds are good that your data is still there. April 21, 2007

Cost of Developing Custom Applications

Business aspects of code written to order. April 11, 2005

Should engineers do parts drawings?

Product engineers can draw impressive sketches. But should they be expected to write code? November 15, 2000

Help With Plotting in AutoCAD

Advice for plotting a building floor plan. February 25, 2005

How do you do it? -- CNC Programming

Programmers share their methods. August 17, 2004

Whether And When To Purge Drawings

Cleaning out the clutter cuts file size and processor time. April 11, 2005

- Spreadsheet Calculation Program -- for Curves, Angles, Compound Miters and Springback

Free downloadable program(s) in both Excel and MS Works, including illustrations that support the formulas.. August 6, 2002

Digitizing board recommendations

Digitizing drawings that are larger than the tablet. July 24, 2002

Making Cool Stuff with Metal Components

This thread started out with a question about finding T-nuts for rigging up an adjustable cabinet pull-out shelf slide. But it goes on to consider all sorts of things you can rig up in the shop using off-the-shelf metal parts. February 13, 2009

Drilling Problem

Participants help troubleshoot a "boring" challenge. February 25, 2005

Changing Splines to Polylines

Easy AutoCAD tips for a quick change. December 26, 2004

Bar Codin' Blues

A Visual Basic script can generate bar codes for inputting CNC instructions. April 10, 2005

Computers: Turbo-Charged Filing Cabinets

With a little effort, computers can make information storage and access a quick and painless process. 1998.

Variables in Parametric Programming

Forum participants guide a user through programming customization techniques for an Andi CNC with a Fanuc 18I controller. January 24, 2005

Computer Clinic: Where 'Deleted' Files Go

What really happens to deleted files, and options for permanently removing all traces of them fron your hard drive. 1998.

Cautionary Tale: Backups and Computer Malware

A shop owner describes how his data survived a virus attack that wiped out two computer hard drives and erased a backup disk (one backup version miraculously survived). April 21, 2011

CAD software for architectural millwork

Choosing the right CAD package for angle calculations and complex displays. January 3, 2001

Which software?

Ideas on reasonably priced, comprehensive computer applications for cabinetmakers. February 13, 2001

ACAD OSNAP Help

Troubleshooting the loss of OSNAP settings in ACAD 2002. February 25, 2005

Using Spreadsheets to Standardize Cabinet Part Specification

You can make an Excel spreadsheet to automate and standardize your process of specifying cabinet part dimensions. August 5, 2010

Communicating via email

Buying and Selling Wood on the Internet: Part 1. January 3, 2002

What does Visual Basic do?

An explanation of how Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications works. June 13, 2001

Moulding Calculator Spreadsheet Program

A free downloadable Excel spreadsheet that calculates the price per foot to charge for mouldings. December 16, 2000

Computer purchase recommendations

Choosing the right computer system to run CAD and more. January 3, 2001

Database and inventory software

Recommended software for customer databases and inventory tracking. November 21, 2000

Estimating and purchasing software

Recommended reading and computer software for estimating architectural woodwork. February 7, 2001

ITEMIZER - From R & R Drummond, Inc.

Use your computer to generate efficient layouts for cutting sheet material into desired sizes (a link to a demo download is provided)1998

3d Cnc

Programming 3D work on a CNC. August 26, 2004

G codes and plot codes

The differences between and attributes of each. August 13, 2002

Converting AutoCAD to metric measure

Setting up AutoCAD for metric, instead of imperial, measure. February 28, 2001

Nested base manufacturing

Switching from a P2P to a CNC router, and taking on new software and a new process. August 29, 2001

CabinetVision and Mastercam

Using these systems for kitchen cabinet design and construction. March 23, 2002

Dimension Tick/Arrow Defaults

Ideas for making arrows the norm, rather than tick marks, in dimension callouts. January 24, 2005

Is 3D a CAD necessity?

Choosing the CAD package best suited to your work. December 12, 2000

Free Forestry Sciences Laboratory Software

Here's a collection of free computer software designed to help with starting and running a wood products business. December 22, 2006

Kitchen Remodel Rendering

Advice on software to create images showing how a new kitchen will look. April 14, 2005

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