Have CAD programs hampered common sense?
Suru
7 years ago
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Comments (17)First, I wanted to thank flyingkite for starting this thread and giving all of us a 101 on how to tweak the w48xx. Here are a few more things:  On my machine (bought on 11-14-2007) I need to press the "Start" button SEVEN times and hold on SEVENTHS until the display shows "programming mode". If I only press it FIVE times as described above I get to the SERVICE MODE (some interesting information there). In machines which gets you into programming mode by pressing FIVE times the start button, you will need THREE times to get you into SERVICE MODE.  I tried the EU (Country Setting) and ended up with RINSE-ONLY in Normal programming mode. Back in USA setting  all works as said (except the temperature thing in normal mode Â) I will keep you posted with anything new I will discover  BTW I will also post some feedback on the temperature issue in a separate thread....See More3D CAD drawings
Comments (13)Warning, do not purchase 3D Home Architect version 5.0 For years 3D Home Architect was made for Broderbund by the company that makes the professional design program Cheif Architect. The program received glowing reviews based on its ease of use. For some reason (probably money) Broderbund decided to go with a completely different company to develop version 5.0 I purchased version 5.0 based on the reviews I had read for earlier versions and was seriously disappointed. It was slow, difficult to use (and I'm a computer programmer by trade), and would crash frequently. Also there are certain relatively basic features that it just can't handle. Cathedral ceilings? Too bad. Windows above other windows? Too bad. Unusual roof line? Too bad. The worst of it for me was that my main reasonfor purchasing it was to visualize different configurations for the new kitchen and different color schemes and materials. Well for the most part the program only displays a wireframe version of the 3D design. It does allow you to "Render" a full color 3D version of the design, but takes 5 to 10 seconds to draw the image (when I know that the hardware ought to be able to render the entire design 60 times each second.) and the image it produces is so cartoonishly textured that you can forget any sort of subtle tweaks to evaluate the looks created by different woods or different materials. Please do yourself a favor and do no buy 3D Home Architect version 5.0...See MoreThe current reality of the Fed MBS buy program
Comments (13)Hi Danihoney, Any tips on locating and choosing a proper adviser? Heh... funny you should ask.... I wrote my post a bit earlier, and was actually running around doing my Sunday errands thinking about exactly that. A common refrain you'll see in my posts is "go find a worthy professional advisor, and GET AWAY from the retail clerks & commodity salespeople." The oh-so-obvious response to this is; "OK... and HOW do I go about finding such an Advisor????" Perhaps my not-so-obvious answer to that is also what I used to be so heavily accused of; self-promotion. I really try to give everyone as much of the orienting financial principles as possible (up to the level where people start saying they can't understand a thing I am saying,) and I TRY to show people how to go about finding quality professionals who also understand financial planning including the leverage management pice (which is usually a hidden quarter to half-million dollar piece, or more!) My firm does this... but I'm not really shy of pointing out that we're not the only ones. The trouble is that its not something you can simply flip through the yellow pages to find. I think that first of all I would start from a large list of potential advisors, and then narrow them down by qualifications. A) are they a licensed broker, or banker? Brokers (in most states) have a legal fiduciary duty to you, their client. The brokers (and their licensed loan officers) in such states *MUST* put their clients financial interests ahead of their own. In contrast, licensed bankers (and loan clerks) strictly represent their corporate interests. B) do they offer software-generated leverage/mortgage analysis & plans... either on a fee-only basis, or in conjunction with their financial services? (Some examples of programs used by some; Loan Magic, Equity For Life, Mortgage Coach, Forgotten Equity, and Loan Analyzer.) While actually executing a particular plan doesn't make nor break the quality of a professional... anyone who doesn't even have it as an offer OBVIOUSLY has no way of properly determining what is actually in your financial best interests. Beware the loan salesperson who, when asked about analytical programs, refers to their online application gathering forms, or processing software, or some nebulous secret black-box website only they have access to. The bottom line is if they cannot generate a nice presentable report that gives you a full, graphical explanation of where you are financially, what you are seeking to accomplish, and the future-looking results of several options... they are blowing smoke. C) do they regularly work with real estate investors (and EXTRA points if they are one themselves... "eat their own dog food" so to speak.) D) do they analyze your financials from a holistic perspective? That is to say; do they gather and review *ALL* your financials before making suggestions? Anyone who starts suggesting 6-figure financial debt structures WITHOUT having any clue of your qualified retirement accounts, insurance coverages (life, health & disability as well as property & casualty,) is acting as a dangerous renegade, in my opinion. SO OFTEN the general public randomly takes the "lowest points" 30 FRM (the absolute *MOST* expensive way to borrow money) and throws as much cash into their down payment as possible (the most dangerous cash management moves).... AND THEN they clip coupons, skip latte's, and think they are "conservative & practical." Having someone who truly understands BOTH sides of the financial balance sheet... the assets AND the liabilities... and their interrelationships, is essential to financial success, in my opinion. SO... there ya go (are you sorry you asked?) Cheers, Dave Donhoff Leverage Planner...See MoreSpray Program Question
Comments (21)As I implied it is one of the main fungicides against Phytopthora spp. Also against some blights. Another is Mefenoxam (e.g. Subdue Maxx, also fights Pythium sp., no clue if this affects roses). But really, one needs to have a fair idea about what one's fighting against to select appropriate fungicides and bactericides as well as application protocols. I don't believe anyone of authority would recommend blindly regularly applying a variety of fungicides in the hope that one might help... Maybe you should perform a test to a few of your roses. Maybe you should send some diseased specimens to a lab for identification first, if you feel the situation requires such interventions. Maybe you should also consider your health. Be warned that some active ingredients, including fosetyl-Al (Aliette), should not be applied in tandem with copper....See MoreSuru
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