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GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberColin Rae21 Nov '12 - 8:45 
185 turkeys walk into a bar.
Bartender says, "Sorry, can't serve you."
 
The turkeys say, "Oh, pardon us!"
GeneralRe: 185 Of the Daymemberloctrice21 Nov '12 - 8:47 
Yeah, but can you keep a secret?
If it moves, compile it

GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberTesting 1 2 ... uh... 7?21 Nov '12 - 8:49 
Turkeys: "What would you say to our friend, Ben Franklin?" http://www.greatseal.com/symbols/turkey.html[^]
GeneralRe: 185 Of the Daymemberwizardzz21 Nov '12 - 8:55 
Great link!
GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymvpOriginalGriff21 Nov '12 - 8:50 
185 turkeys walk into a bar.
Bartender says, "Sorry, can't serve you."
185 turkeys flip him the bird.
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.

GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberNueman21 Nov '12 - 8:53 
wizardzz wrote:
185 turkeys walk into a bar.
Bartender says, "Sorry, can't serve you."

 
"Time for us to get off the sauce anyway"
 
PS. How did I know before I even opened the post it would be turkeys? . . . wild guess! Smile | :)
What me worry?

GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberChrisElston21 Nov '12 - 9:00 
Oh go on, we'll give you a gobble.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
 
Shed Petition[^]

GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberChrisElston21 Nov '12 - 9:02 
"Sorry I can't serve you, three strikes and you're out".
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
 
Shed Petition[^]

GeneralRe: 185 Of the Daymemberjeron121 Nov '12 - 10:38 
Bartender says, "Sorry, can't serve you. But I can serve you."
GeneralRe: 185 Of the Daymemberwizardzz21 Nov '12 - 10:43 
185 x 20 pounds! That'll take weeks!
GeneralRe: 185 Of the DayprotectorAspDotNetDev21 Nov '12 - 10:43 
185 turkeys walk into a bar.
Bartender says, "Sorry, can't serve you."
The plucky group got stuffed elsewhere.

GeneralRe: 185 Of the DaymemberMark Wallace21 Nov '12 - 20:17 
My boss is Greek.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

GeneralTwitter PR GeniusmemberChrisElston21 Nov '12 - 7:31 
The hashtag of choice for Susan Boyle's New album launch party is;
 
#susanalbumparty
 
It's certainly got them plenty of publicity.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
 
Shed Petition[^]

GeneralRe: Twitter PR GeniusmemberSteve Mayfield21 Nov '12 - 8:29 
although most of the news is about the ... bum.party
it can also be read as ... bump.art.y WTF | :WTF:
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GeneralRe: Twitter PR GeniusmemberTesting 1 2 ... uh... 7?21 Nov '12 - 8:51 
I think the bum.party part is accentuated by the anal.bum bit.
GeneralSolution-specific templates?mvpJohn Simmons / outlaw programmer21 Nov '12 - 6:46 
Does Visual Studio allow you to setup solution-specific code templates so that new projects created within the solution automatically include solution projects, or class files include using statements for solution-specific namespaces?
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GeneralRe: Solution-specific templates?memberAlbert Holguin21 Nov '12 - 7:31 
Good question... this would be useful to me as well... Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:
GeneralRe: Solution-specific templates?memberCollin Jasnoch21 Nov '12 - 7:34 
AFAIK there is no such thing as a solution template. You can however do what you are asking with project templates[^].
 
You do end up with some issues though in that if the order of the template add is not done correctly you will need to reconnect the references.
Computers have been intelligent for a long time now. It just so happens that the program writers are about as effective as a room full of monkeys trying to crank out a copy of Hamlet.

GeneralWe do have a Visual Studio forum!mvpCPallini21 Nov '12 - 10:13 
I guess you are a newbie (possibly Indian), in any case this is the Lounge.
 
Carlo is moving very fast...
Veni, vidi, vici.

GeneralRe: We do have a Visual Studio forum!protectorPete O'Hanlon21 Nov '12 - 10:29 
You know, I read John's post and didn't even think of that. It just goes to show how we really do have different standards depending on who's asked the question.

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GeneralRe: We do have a Visual Studio forum!memberAlbert Holguin21 Nov '12 - 12:16 
Yep... I didn't even think about that either.
GeneralRe: We do have a Visual Studio forum!memberChris Meech21 Nov '12 - 10:36 
Hey Carlo, I hope you are faster than a speeding bullet. Smile | :)
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GeneralRe: We do have a Visual Studio forum!memberhayrob21 Nov '12 - 10:51 
You are safe enough for the next couple of days - he is off killing turkeys.
GeneralRe: We do have a Visual Studio forum!mvpJohn Simmons / outlaw programmer21 Nov '12 - 11:04 
Ya know, I've heard this annoying buzzing sound all day. I think you've helped me identify the source... Smile | :)
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997

GeneralRe: Solution-specific templates?memberMycroft Holmes21 Nov '12 - 13:20 
I guess I'm a double standard person as well!
 
I tried setting up a project template that creates multiple projects and included a bunch of references, I could set them up singularly but could not chain them together, it can be done the silverlight application does this, I just could not get it to work. I also wanted to include a bunch of files in the template but lost interest before achieving that.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH

GeneralFixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberC-P-User-321 Nov '12 - 5:13 
I want to make a drawing of about 19 pieces of wood, essentially a bunch of one-by-fours and some round rods.
 
The frame will be self supporting.
 
The frame will be designed for simple knock-down and storage.
 
Every piece of CAD software I've ever seen contains at least one of the following disqualifications...
 
-- Prohibitive price
-- Learning Curve: Infinity
-- Overwhelming Complexity
-- Anti-Support
-- Peer User Group [Obfuscation / Detraction / Hostility]
 

I do not want a CAD package where the first thing I see when I click on the icon is screen with about 20% of the area devoted to the drawing you're trying to do and the other 80% devoted to color palettes and hieroglyphic icons that plain and simply don't make sense.
 
That's what I have encountered in almost every one of these things before.
 
I just want to draw a picture for a guy so that he can build me two squares put together from one-by-twos, and four holes drilled in the wood slats which protrude slightly above the squares.
 
I figure that I could draw the thing by hand in two or three hours, if I had a slanted desk and the tools.
 
I'm guessing that I could finish in 10 or 15 minutes if I had a CAD program that I could understand.
 
Google, Yahoo, and Bing are great at finding the aforementioned categories of software packages. This may just be the state of the industry and current market (in which case I'll just buy some inexpensive plastic tools, pencils and erasers).
 
I have observed this community to be (quite refreshingly) different in its composition with respect to extant technical matrix dilemmas; e.g., the folks here (for the current moment, at least) have been consistently useful and helpful.
 
Has the entire CAD software industry taken the poison pill of feature-creep to the point of non viability ?
 
Is there a simple to use, simple to learn, freeware CAD program that will easily allow a person to click a little bit and draw a simple wood square with a couple of the pieces of the wood longer than the edges, with a few holes drilled in the wood to allow for some round rods to support things ?
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / Freewarememberwizardzz21 Nov '12 - 5:17 
Have you tried: [^]
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberChris Meech21 Nov '12 - 5:17 
For something as simple as shelving, wouldn't good 'ol Paint.exe do the trick. I know it's not CAD software, but I think it likely has all the functionality you're looking for. Smile | :)
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GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberJoan Murt21 Nov '12 - 5:46 
Never used it, but... Google Sketchup should do it... being from google I guess you'll be able to get answers...
 
Never try to go to the Q&A to get help for a Google product... Roll eyes | :rolleyes:
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GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / Freewarememberwizardzz21 Nov '12 - 5:54 
I was looking for sketch writing software (comedy plays/bits/etc) and actually downloaded Sketchup, only to say "WTE" when I installed it. I think I had been drinking.
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberMarcus Kramer21 Nov '12 - 6:50 
wizardzz wrote:
"WTE"

D'Oh! | :doh:
Waste To Energy
Whole Time Equivalent
Wedge Tailed Eagle
Worst Team Ever (gaming)
Wavelength Termination Equipment
Weapons Test Equipment
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
WTF | :WTF:
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

JokeRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewareprotectorAspDotNetDev21 Nov '12 - 7:13 
What The Elephant, you **** guzzling thunder sunshine!

GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberS Houghtelin21 Nov '12 - 7:20 
Say it like a pirate... WOT T' 'ELL !
It was broke, so I fixed it.

GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberS Houghtelin21 Nov '12 - 7:25 
wizardzz wrote:
Sketchup
That's what I tell my wife when she asks what that stain is on my shirt when I have a hambuger for lunch. Wink | ;)
It was broke, so I fixed it.

GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberEnnis Ray Lynch, Jr.21 Nov '12 - 5:47 
CAD is simple when you understand it. The primary dilemma is who would use software without functionality. You want a shelf, I want a closet, etc. If you are willing to pay there is crapware at office depot that purports to do what you desire. Unf. you have to pay for it.
 
If you don't want to pay, and you don't want to learn, use a t-Square.

Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS.
 
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GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberJoe Woodbury21 Nov '12 - 5:48 
I just ran across DraftSight (http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/overview/[^]); I'll try it when I get home.
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberKschuler21 Nov '12 - 5:55 
C-P-User-3 wrote:
Is there a simple to use, simple to learn, freeware CAD program...

 
You should write one.
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberSteve Mayfield21 Nov '12 - 6:07 
This[^] site lists loads of free software in 13 major categories (27 programs in the 2D/2D CAD Systems & 13 programs in the Architectural CAD Systems categories)
Steve
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GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewareprotectorPete O'Hanlon21 Nov '12 - 6:30 
I take it you didn't think of searching here on CP. Here's[^] one. Here's[^] another. Type in CAD into the search box on the CP menu and follow the yellow brick links.

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GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberC-P-User-321 Nov '12 - 7:19 
Thanks. Nice Find. You are correct, I didn't think to search here.
 
I still can't believe this place exists. Or, if it really does exist, I can't believe I found it.
 
All I normally find on the internet are: [1] Ways to waste time, and [2] Ways to lose money, and [3] Harmful people.
 
I think I like this place. Thanks again
GeneralRe: Fixtures / Enclosures / Shelves / Physical Objects / FreewarememberZac Greve21 Nov '12 - 12:10 
Try K-3D.[^]
 
I have used it, and I think it is a good piece of software. And it is free!
I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.
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JokeThird time's a charmmemberRavi Bhavnani21 Nov '12 - 5:06 
The judge frowned at the tired robber and said, "then you admit breaking into the same store on three successive nights?"
"Yes, your honor."
 
"And why was that?"
"Because my wife wanted a dress."
 
The judge checked his records and said, "But it says here you broke in three nights in a row!"
"Yes sir.  She made me exchange it two times."
 
/ravi
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GeneralRe: Third time's a charmmemberChris Meech21 Nov '12 - 5:14 
Size and colour where all wrong for her the first two times. Smile | :)
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GeneralRe: Third time's a charmmemberRavi Bhavnani21 Nov '12 - 5:18 
"This dress just isn't me." <sigh> Smile | :)
 
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GeneralRe: Third time's a charmmemberMycroft Holmes21 Nov '12 - 13:27 
This dress makes my bum look too big?
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH

GeneralRe: Third time's a charmmemberMike Hankey21 Nov '12 - 5:31 
Ravi Bhavnani wrote:
"Yes sir.  She made me exchange it two times."

Just like a woman. Smile | :)
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General‮What is happening here...?!?!memberAndrew Rissing21 Nov '12 - 4:42 
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You can really do some whacky stuff with that.
GeneralRe: ‮What is happening here...?!?!memberBergholt Stuttley Johnson21 Nov '12 - 4:58 
still trying to figure out what a "hte" is !
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start
 
Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

GeneralLike party-on, dude: end of the world (13th. Mayan b'ak'tun, December 21, 2012) ?memberBillWoodruff21 Nov '12 - 4:35 
While the French plan on using 100 firefighters, and other personnel, to seal-off approaches to the mountain named the "Pic de Bugarach," in the Occitan (southern) region, which many "new age" air-heads believe is either, or both:
 
One of the few safe places on the earth one can survive the Mayapocalypse ... Or, that the mountain contains an alien space-craft that will emerge on 21st. December: [1]
 
However, "south of the border:"
 
"In Guatemala, the national tourism bureau is organizing all sorts of festivities, including a "New Dawn for Humanity" summit in Tikal, a major ancient Maya city. Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and U2 will provide entertainment." [^]
 
I'd rather be at the Guatemalan concert, thanks, but I would be grateful if the end-of-the-world occurred before the circus-in-a-bloated-body that is Knight Elton John started performing. Ideally, for me, U2 would come on first, do their set, and then: finito.
 
[1] for more on the mystical beliefs about the Pic de Bugarach: see this Wikpedia article's section titled "Esoterics" [^]
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GeneralRe: Like party-on, dude: end of the world (13th. Mayan b'ak'tun, December 21, 2012) ?memberMehGerbil21 Nov '12 - 4:47 
BillWoodruff wrote:
While the French plan on using 100 firefighters, and other personnel, to seal-off approaches to the mountain named the "Pic de Bugarach," in the Occitan (southern) region, which many "new age" air-heads believe is either, or both:
What a wonderful way to add government conspiracy to the mix.
D'Oh! | :doh:

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