Q. I'm thinking about learning to use the program AutoCad. It's looks somewhat difficult to learn, the book for beginner is about 1,500 pages. I haven't even counted the workbook and references. Anyhow, it will be learned if AutoCad is proved useful.
To all of the AutoCad users out there, do you think it's a good program to learn if I am the type of person who loves to customize things and or invent something?
For example, I would like to build a desk but lack the skill of a handyman. Donât want to buy the desk because I dislike the designs. I would like to use AutoCad to create a blueprint of the designs and then send it off to a company that will help me cut, sand, and paint all of the materials for me and then all I would need to do is put it together.
Will AutoCad help me do this? If I am wrong, then what is AutoCad use for? Please help.
To all of the AutoCad users out there, do you think it's a good program to learn if I am the type of person who loves to customize things and or invent something?
For example, I would like to build a desk but lack the skill of a handyman. Donât want to buy the desk because I dislike the designs. I would like to use AutoCad to create a blueprint of the designs and then send it off to a company that will help me cut, sand, and paint all of the materials for me and then all I would need to do is put it together.
Will AutoCad help me do this? If I am wrong, then what is AutoCad use for? Please help.
A. I've used AutoCad professionally, and IMHO it's a bit steep in price for less than very high volume work. Also, even if your drawings are done in Autocad, the company building your desk will often want drawings done in "industry standard" formats so their workers can understand you drawing with the minimum number of phone calls for explanations, etc.
I'd recommend that you take a beginners' course in Autocad at a community college in your area. That way you'll pick up the core basics of CAD (and drafting standards in general) quickly, you can get any questions answered from a real live person, and you'll be able to get pointers on other lower cost drafting software from the instructor.
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Autocad (and CAD programs in general) are a whole lot better than the old manual "pencil and paper" "drawing board" methods (been there, etc.), as a time saver, especially for very detailed or large (buildings, cars) projects. But even with CAD, you still have to be able to convey the required information to the shop making your stuff - which is why I still recommend taking the course from a real person who should have a handle on real-world requirements for drawings.
I'd recommend that you take a beginners' course in Autocad at a community college in your area. That way you'll pick up the core basics of CAD (and drafting standards in general) quickly, you can get any questions answered from a real live person, and you'll be able to get pointers on other lower cost drafting software from the instructor.
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Autocad (and CAD programs in general) are a whole lot better than the old manual "pencil and paper" "drawing board" methods (been there, etc.), as a time saver, especially for very detailed or large (buildings, cars) projects. But even with CAD, you still have to be able to convey the required information to the shop making your stuff - which is why I still recommend taking the course from a real person who should have a handle on real-world requirements for drawings.
What do you think is the best brand of computers?
Q. For a desk top computer.
In terms of memory, virus protection, and all around uses.
Also needs to work for Microsoft xp.
In terms of memory, virus protection, and all around uses.
Also needs to work for Microsoft xp.
A. It all depends on the intended useage. Thats like asking "whats the best kind of car?", it's personal preference (and to some extent advertising). I have been building and reselling computers for a very long time. Of all the manufacturers I have resold for, the best company I dealt with was Acer. They have a pretty wide range of computers and pricing, and you can still get them with Windows XP Professional. As far as a low to mid priced PC goes, that's where I would look.
If you're looking for something that will be upgradeable for the future (which most cheap PC's aren't), look into having a computer custom built.
Most OEM (HP, Dell, Acer, Gateway) computers don't come will full versions of software, you have to pay for it (extra). Don't bother getting Norton or McAfee for an antivirus, they both perform horribly and slow computers down. AVG Internet Security works VERY well, and cost half what Norton costs. Well worth the money.
For a new PC, look for Windows XP, 2GB Ram, a DVD+/-RW drive, at least 250MB hard drive. If you're looking for a complete system, get at least a 19" LCD. As for processor, if you're looking to save some money, go with an AMD Dual Core X2 5000 or better, otherwise an Intel dual core 2Ghz or better should suffice for most day to day tasks.
Hope that helps.
Jason
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If you're looking for something that will be upgradeable for the future (which most cheap PC's aren't), look into having a computer custom built.
Most OEM (HP, Dell, Acer, Gateway) computers don't come will full versions of software, you have to pay for it (extra). Don't bother getting Norton or McAfee for an antivirus, they both perform horribly and slow computers down. AVG Internet Security works VERY well, and cost half what Norton costs. Well worth the money.
For a new PC, look for Windows XP, 2GB Ram, a DVD+/-RW drive, at least 250MB hard drive. If you're looking for a complete system, get at least a 19" LCD. As for processor, if you're looking to save some money, go with an AMD Dual Core X2 5000 or better, otherwise an Intel dual core 2Ghz or better should suffice for most day to day tasks.
Hope that helps.
Jason
http://www.onestoptechnologyshop.com
Free e-mail tech support for anyone, anywhere, anytime.
techsupport@onestoptechnologyshop.com
Custom computer systems built to your specifications.
sales@onestoptechnologyshop.com
15 years in computer service and sales.
how much would I cost to setup network for a small business?
Q. There will be five computers at different locations, My store is about 10,000 sq feet , Could anyone tell me how much it will cost to have someone install wired network/ or wireless network?
I will proved the hardware/software .
I will proved the hardware/software .
A. You said 10,000 square feet but you didn't give the dimensions of your store.
If its square, thats 100ft by 100ft. If you have computers at opposite ends, they could be just under 150 feet apart (141.4 feet). Complicate this by the fact that a lot of computers are under desks, shelves, etc, and wireless can get real flaky, especially if you have other wireless stuff (phones, etc) nearby, and nearby could include neighbors too.
If your building is 50x200 (still 10,000 square feet), then corner to corner is over 200 feet, really too far for most lower grade wireless equipment. Higher grade equipment would probably cost more than wiring the store.
Either way, depending on what your doing on the computers (handling customer info, etc) a wireless solution may not only be a bad idea, but an explicit security risk. Wireless is NOT secure, and don't let someone tell you it is. It is possible to secure it using VPN's and stuff on top of the wireless, but thats a little overkill for a store with 5 computers.
Generally wiring a network drop isn't that expensive, and it will be faster and more reliable, and less likely to be snooped on.
Just remember this with wireless, anything you can do, someone in a car parked in the next parking lot or building over can do the same. For some casual user at home, thats fine, but for someone that may be handling customer info, names, c/c info, etc, thats just not acceptable. If you any kind of HR work on your computers, it has the same problems.
On the other hand, if all your doing is looking stuff up in a catalog over the internet or something, none of this may be a concern.
If its square, thats 100ft by 100ft. If you have computers at opposite ends, they could be just under 150 feet apart (141.4 feet). Complicate this by the fact that a lot of computers are under desks, shelves, etc, and wireless can get real flaky, especially if you have other wireless stuff (phones, etc) nearby, and nearby could include neighbors too.
If your building is 50x200 (still 10,000 square feet), then corner to corner is over 200 feet, really too far for most lower grade wireless equipment. Higher grade equipment would probably cost more than wiring the store.
Either way, depending on what your doing on the computers (handling customer info, etc) a wireless solution may not only be a bad idea, but an explicit security risk. Wireless is NOT secure, and don't let someone tell you it is. It is possible to secure it using VPN's and stuff on top of the wireless, but thats a little overkill for a store with 5 computers.
Generally wiring a network drop isn't that expensive, and it will be faster and more reliable, and less likely to be snooped on.
Just remember this with wireless, anything you can do, someone in a car parked in the next parking lot or building over can do the same. For some casual user at home, thats fine, but for someone that may be handling customer info, names, c/c info, etc, thats just not acceptable. If you any kind of HR work on your computers, it has the same problems.
On the other hand, if all your doing is looking stuff up in a catalog over the internet or something, none of this may be a concern.
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