Andrew Owens

Mike, Which version of Visual Basic should I use? VB 6 isn't sold any more. Does IronCAD support VB.net? Andy

How can I get started using macros and VBA? Thanks, Andy

PU1 does not appear to have addressed this problem !!! Andy

Yes, it probably is, but the last I heard IronCAD didn't recomment using IC with those 'gamer's video cards' either!

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Chris, What about the possibility of some IronCad optimized ATI drivers around here too! Andy

Chris, I've seen this same problem before in version 3.1. It happens with large complex renderings. Must be a bug. Andy

Me too! By the way, when is the API to be finished? Andrew Owens

Shaun, Sorry for the blunt reply, but that tool was not being used much by anybody because of its implementation -- it was practically useless! Not completely useless, but almost. IronCAD needs a Deform Faces tool, but one with functionality. For example: Allow the pull point (green dot) to be moved horizontally too, instead of just vertically; Have settings for influence region, 'elasticity', 'gravity', and 'size' of the deformation; Allow another shape to be used as a template for the deformation; Allow multiple faces/pull points to be operated on at the same time; Etc. The new surfacing commands are in a different class than the Deform Faces tool. Think about it this way. Have someone in your office make a half dozen different parts using the Deform Faces tool in IC 5.2, and have them write down how long it took to create the faces. Now, try to recreate the same faces using the new surfacing tools. How long did it take you to reproduce the results? Don't just take the old command out, make it better. I personally would like the option to choose the Deform Faces tool if its the right tool for the job, especially if produces faster results. I love IronCAD, but as I've said in this forum time and time again: "The main weakness of IronCAD is its apparent unwillingness to fine-tune the existing functionality". New tools and features are always welcome, but the fact is that there are literally hundreds of features that are either implemented in a half-ass fashion, or dont work altogether. Id be happy to list them if you like. Im certainly not trying to bash IronCAD; its the best, most productive MCAD design product on the market. I just want you to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Sincerely, Andrew Owens

There used to be a command like that, but I canft find it in 6. It seems that this command has disappeared! Andy

Just a minute Beat, What about your other toys? What happened with VisualMill 4 and your new router? Andy

If you had no other choice, you could just get that CAD job and secretly use IronCAD to do your work, then import into the other cad package. All the other poor schmucks working around you wouldnt be able to figure out why you're putting out 300% more work and spending half the day on coffee break! Just imagine the hell that would break loose when they found out your little secret. IronCAD LLC could hire and train corporate CAD infiltrators to instigate descent among I should stop now while Im ahead Andy

I have had a few crashes with 6.0, which I've been using since it was available for download. My first impression is that 6.0 seems to be a little less stable than 5.2, but certainly more stable than 5.0! Not bad for a pre-service-pack release. Andrew Owens

I dont want a thousand idiots in here that used to have a hundred bucks hogging all the tech support bandwidth!

FYI: This Windows font thing has been an issue with Windows applications since Win95. Microsoft expects the application makers to test their applications to work with all screen fonts. Changing the Windows default screen font can have a multitude of undesirable side effects on apps. If I win the lottery, I'll call Microsoft and ask them to fix it. Andy