Effective Thursday 23rd June 2016, the amalgamation of these two businesses will create the largest New Zealand owned Autodesk reseller with over 20 staff based in Auckland and Christchurch. The integration of Salesoft CAD Solutions into CADPRO Systems Ltd is a positive move for the Autodesk user community in New Zealand. Hans Grootegoed, Managing Director…
Autodesk software slow to acquire network license
Bored waiting? Problem: Your network (or “multi-user”) license of Autodesk software is slow to acquire a license when starting, especially after changing the license server. Cause: Over time, the licenses server name(s) are recorded in the Windows registry of the CAD workstation in the registry key ADSKFLEX_LICENSE_FILE located here: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm License Manager The troublesome application…
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro Wireless – Why go Pro?
A few months ago 3Dconnexion released a wireless version of their successful SpaceMouse Pro CAD productivity device. It’s a simple evolution, add a wireless transmitter with a long life battery et voilà. Sure if you were to never move the device from your desk and wires don’t bother you but charging batteries does, then there…
What’s new AutoCAD 2015
AutoCAD 2015 delivers new features and many enhancements for both new and seasoned AutoCAD users.The following highlights are key new features from what is a packed release. Refined Interface There’s no denying the out of the box dark interface looks slick – the coloured icons really pop! AutoCAD Mac and some Autodesk 3ds Max users…
How important is your Vault data? Part2
In our previous post, we discussed some of the issues of protecting your Vault data and highlighted the advantages of using ADMS backups. What we wanted to do now is give you an example of an ADMS script, break it down so you can see how it works, and then give you helpful little utility to make it all the better. In the Advanced Configuration…
Command Line Mailer
For a lot of situations, a command line emailer comes in really useful In the past I have used Blat, which has suited my needs perfectly. However in recent times, I have had more and more issues with Exchange and firewalls, so decided to see if I could write one for my needs. And so came about CPS.MiniMailer. Its not very sophisticated (yet)…