Note to Autodesk ...

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by michael puckett, Apr 28, 2004.

  1. Hi Rudy,

    I love this idea and can easily do it on the AustSupp CD menu. I know how
    to do it to access the Web based NG.

    Can you give me an idea on how I would achieve it to access the newsreader
    version of NG ?

    --


    Laurie Comerford
    CADApps
    www.cadapps.com.au

     
    Laurie Comerford, Apr 28, 2004
    #61
  2. michael puckett

    Doug Broad Guest

    I've had two stolen. Both at my school,
    one out of the classroom, one out of my
    office. All it takes is one to the restroom
    without locking up....

    Regards,
    Doug
     
    Doug Broad, Apr 28, 2004
    #62
  3. Assuming you have Outlook Express installed, have the
    necessary rights et al. this should work:

    Code:
    (defun customization ()
    (command
    ".browser"
    (strcat
    ""discussion.autodesk.com/"
    "autodesk.autocad.customization"
    )
    )
    (princ)
    )
    
    Then put this in your menu:

    [NNTP Customization Newsgroup]^C^C(customization);

    <Though I never tried it>.

    Hi Rudy,

    I love this idea and can easily do it on the AustSupp CD menu. I know how
    to do it to access the Web based NG.

    Can you give me an idea on how I would achieve it to access the newsreader
    version of NG ?
     
    michael puckett, Apr 28, 2004
    #63
  4. michael puckett

    Rudy Tovar Guest

    I've been fortunite with my laptop, then again I have 4 computers for
    backup, and my associate has 3, etc.
     
    Rudy Tovar, Apr 29, 2004
    #64
  5. I disagree that the VBDeisign interface is better. I detest the format of their whole site.

    I think Autodesk need to develop both sides and more importantly getting them integrating better.

    I would love to use a newreader but am forced to use the web.

    Regards - Nathan
     
    Nathan Taylor, Apr 29, 2004
    #65
  6. michael puckett

    Rudy Tovar Guest

    Just imagine, its that easy to do.

    It's increditable that Autodesk never thought of it.

    This could actually link everyone together as a bigger international AutoCAD
    Forum.
     
    Rudy Tovar, Apr 29, 2004
    #66
  7. My sentiments exactly.
    Regards - Nathan
     
    Nathan Taylor, Apr 29, 2004
    #67
  8. michael puckett

    Jeff Mishler Guest

    OK, we can do that :)
    Really? Don't you think it would be nice to be able to actually see & read
    code that is posted almost exactly as the poster sees it in their editor?
    You can with the VBDesign interface.
    Did you know you can change the look of VBDesign to suit your tastes?
    I'll admit there are some things I could do without. But in the last month,
    or so, I've been visiting there I have found too much useful info that
    negates anything I may not like.
    them integrating better.
    I couldn't agree more, just I think that the developing on the Web side
    needs to worry a little less about how it looks like the rest of the Adesk
    website and a little more about how it WORKS in the hands of the users.
    You have my sympathies.

    Jeff
     
    Jeff Mishler, Apr 29, 2004
    #68
  9. michael puckett

    John Uhden Guest

    Two (2) observations:
    1. The old CompuServe ACAD forum was probably better, but they've done an
    excellent job of emulating that environment using nntp, and have had the wisdom
    to retain invaluable monitors such as Anne.
    2. IMHO, web based NGs just plain vacuum.

    Okay, make that three (3):
    3. I personally could not stomach it in spite of losing meaningful contact with
    all the special people here now and on occasion.

    Alright, make that four (4):
    4. Maybe Owen would take us all in. Hey, I'd pay if that's what it takes, but
    that would be contrary to the original philosophy that probably attracted most
    of us in the first place... "open architecture."




     
    John Uhden, Apr 29, 2004
    #69
  10. michael puckett

    Steve Doman Guest

    Yeah! Make that three thumbs up. Mozilla FireFox/Thunderbird rocks.
    Web based newsgroups vacuum.

    Just my 2 cents.

    Steve Doman
     
    Steve Doman, Apr 29, 2004
    #70
  11. Hi Jeff

    I agree that Autodesk need to improve things like being able to actually see & read code that is posted almost exactly as the poster sees it in their editor. I think Autodesk probably have not mispent their money & time rather they need to put lot more in.

    If you think there is a lot of useful info on the VBDesign site I probably should have a good look. I just have trouble seeing past the information overload that I see on their site. If the design was simplified with a good menu system and no ads or extra links scattered around I probably would.

    If the integration between NTTP & Web users on this site was improved and specific issues for each were rectified I would be extremely happy.

    Regards - Nathan
     
    Nathan Taylor, Apr 29, 2004
    #71
  12. I don't really know Owen other than observing his friendly,
    helpful (always tagged with a smiley) posts but I have the
    strongest feeling he'd reject the thought of any coin.

    Anyway, we've been assured such measures are not required.

    Thank you for adding your opinion; appreciated.

    <<< snip >>>
     
    michael puckett, Apr 29, 2004
    #72
  13. It's not very robust Rudy. I just tried it on my machine here (should
    have done before posting). Sure, it worked, but only because <Michael
    begins his guessing at this point> Outlook Express is set up as the
    default email reader for Internet Explorer ("the browser"). I bet it
    kaks on some systems.

    A better version might check the registry to see if a NNTP newsreader
    is specified, if it's the default ... then call it direct instead of
    doing the browser handoff thang.

    e.g.

    Doing a quick search thru my registry reveals

    Key Name: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\nntp\shell\open\command
    Class Name: <NO CLASS>
    Last Write Time: 2003-10-22 - 05:30 PM
    Value 0
    Name: <NO NAME>
    Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
    Data: "%ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsurl:%1

    With some quick parsing (which I'm not about to do right now) one
    could pull out the path to the executable, then it's as simple as

    (startapp
    "C:\\Program Files\\Outlook Express\\msimn.exe"
    (strcat
    ""discussion.autodesk.com/"
    "autodesk.autocad.customization"
    )
    )

    Which will also run far faster than the browser hand-off method.

    But I ramble.

    Good nite.

     
    michael puckett, Apr 29, 2004
    #73
  14. Oops, that should be ...

    (startapp
    "C:\\Program Files\\Outlook Express\\msimn.exe"
    (strcat
    "/newsurl:"
    ""discussion.autodesk.com/"
    "autodesk.autocad.customization"
    )
    )

    ZZZzzz...
     
    michael puckett, Apr 29, 2004
    #74
  15. michael puckett

    Paul Turvill Guest

    .... and that's just one of the reasons they're so slow and cumbersome.
    ___
     
    Paul Turvill, Apr 29, 2004
    #75
  16. michael puckett

    DFrank Guest

    Ximinez: NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is
    suprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our TWO weapons are fear
    and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our THREE weapons are fear,
    surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the
    Pope.... Our FOUR...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our
    weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again. (Exit
    and exeunt)





     
    DFrank, Apr 30, 2004
    #76
  17. michael puckett

    Joshua Tapp Guest

    Oh man....<G>

    --
    Joshua Tapp
    TAPP Design
     
    Joshua Tapp, Apr 30, 2004
    #77
  18. michael puckett

    Shawn Pike Guest

    DFrank,

    Did you intend to offend a whole bunch of readers? It would be kind of you
    to extend an apology for what you wrote.

    Thank you,

    Shawn

    Ximinez: NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! ...<snip>...
     
    Shawn Pike, Apr 30, 2004
    #78
  19. michael puckett

    Shawn Pike Guest

    DFrank,

    I realize now that this must be a movie conversation, and I see you were
    relating to the humorous counting of John Uhden's post.

    Shawn

    Ximinez: NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! ...<snip>...
     
    Shawn Pike, Apr 30, 2004
    #79
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    Joshua Tapp Guest

    Monty Python, too be exact.

    This sub-thread is history.
     
    Joshua Tapp, Apr 30, 2004
    #80
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