What in the world does it take to get a few good people to jump up and down at the same time? I mean, maybe I’m asking to much, but I do what I can and I end up having to jump up and down all by myself. At least I have this links. DesignFruit.com…

solidworks tipsWith Vista spreading like hazy mist, XP may not be around much longer so I thought I’d get this little tip out to you before we’re swimming in the elegance of a new “desktop experience.”

I thought about this when Rob Rodriguez mentioned his computer upgrade and one of the tweaks he does called the “3G Switch” which allows you to use more memory for applications instead of the operating system. Having 2GB of physical RAM will only do so much. This tweak extends your capabilities when you’re consistently using a lot of memory.

Is this for real?
The first time I remember seeing this is in 2004 and at that time it was more of a myth or at least not recommended. But now it’s a verifiable fact that this will give you more memory to use and it’s very easy to do.

In the past 14 years of my experience in CAD the wood end grain hatch pattern has always been one of the most elusive of the nocturnal hatch patterns. At least, it has been in the 5 companies of the lower southern mid-west I’ve worked at. I doubt it has to do with temperate zone…