Posted by Brad McIntosh on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 @ 01:18 PM
You just received the latest release of that whiz-bang software application that runs your entire production. You just can't wait to load it up and take advantage of all the improvements that will make your life so much easier. But wait....
What would happen if suddenly, your whizbang software was not able to do what it did? Would your business screech to a halt? Before updating any software that is critical to your business, always take the time to investigate and prepare before taking the plunge by asking yourself the following questions:
- Did you perform a backup of your current data?
- Does the updated version have the option to be installed concurrently with the previously installed version?
- Is the update "reversible"?
But most importantly...
- How long has the update been out? You should also evaluate if you really need to be "one of the pioneers".
In addition, if you have access to a support forum or other form of technical support for the software in question, contact them and see if they have encountered any issues with the new installation. Remember, in most cases, a dialog box will pop up and state - "an update for whiz-Bang is available. Do you want to install it now?" and usually has a "not now" or "later" option. If you are not ready... play it safe by selecting the "later" option.
Originally publish in CNC Automation's eBulletin newsletter - June 2008
Posted by Tammy Wallace on Fri, Jan 08, 2010 @ 03:44 PM
This past September at the WMS 2009 Show, CNC Automation in collaboration with our Suppliers and customers built kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and vanities that were then donated to the Habitat for Humanity Restore Program.
Many of the people who worked together during the show to not only illustrate what our products and machines could do in a real time production environment, were humbled by what was being created for the Habitat for Humanity program. Too often during shows, raw material is wasted and finished products are destroyed once the show is completed. This time CNC Automation and our partners wanted to make a difference. We contacted Habitat for Humanity to see if there was a need. This partnership proved to be rewarding to all concerned.
I would like to share with you, a letter that was received from Stewart Hardacre, President and Chief Operating Officer for Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Habitat for Humanity Letter of Appreciation
Posted by Andrew Legault on Thu, Jan 07, 2010 @ 02:03 PM
Version 1.1 packs a whole lot of new features to do with DXF manipulation that we hope you will find useful .
Geometry selection - individual, chain and windowed mode.
Zoom and Pan.
Create new layers.
Copy or move geometry between layers.
Delete geometry.
Layer and geometry information.
Keyboard "mouse" actions for use on a controller installation.
With some of the above features, you can basically take an unprepared DXF file and layer it on the fly with DXF Buddy ! ** The geometry has to be good to begin with though.
See the video -
DXF_Buddy_1_1_0_Preview_EN.avi
Voir la vidéo -
DXF_Buddy_1_1_0_Preview_FR.avi
The DXF List mode has also been enhanced in the DXF Buddy Pro version -
Add DXF's to the list with drag and drop.
Modify material and other common parameters across multiple rows.
Interpretation of actual Z depths found in DXF files when layer names have not been defined.
Support of the new CAB packaging of Control Nesting 5.49.
See the video -
DXF_Buddy_1_1_0_Pro_Preview_EN.avi
Voir la vidéo -
DXF_Buddy_1_1_0_Pro_Preview_FR.avi