Info Sys Planning Analogy: DFD (Data Flow Diagram) vs. Use Cases Only
My Animated (gif) Analogy comparing 2 information systems planning documentation scenarios: Detailed Use Cases (text only) vs. Casual Use Cases + Data Flow Diagrams (graphical).
How To Structure Stable Large Assembly CAD Files for Production
“Cheat Sheet” infographic on File Structure & other tips for building Whole Machine CAD files that mirror (and therefore assist with documentation) how Real Production gets done.
1950s Design: See 2 ‘Mad Men’ Era Home Improvement Brochures
Enjoy designs of 2 mid-century brochures: “25 Garages and Carports: engineered for modern living” -&- “Storage Ideas For Family Living with Bilt-Well Cabinet Units.”
Tips for Making Graphics Look Smooth & Crisp Regardless of Image Resize
4 tips on how to future-proof your graphics from distortions, jagged edges, white edge pixels, and preserve legibility of text, after other people are controlling them.
Low-Profile 2-pc Travel Charcoal Grill – 29x15x2inch Box
I don’t remember making this, but suspect it was for someone’s camping trip: Memento Goes Camping
How To: Efficiently Cut 4x8ft Foam Boards & Insulate a Band Joist
How to save money and seal out the elements by insulating your rim joist sills. Plus: Use this diagram to get 30-35 pieces per 4x8ft foam board for your 16″-on-center 2″x10″ floor joists.
Publish PDFs with Searchable, Highlightable BOMs in SVG Vector Art from SolidWorks Composer
I’m not alone in wondering: When Composer exports such beautiful technical artwork in vector image formats, why is it so hard to find a mainstream word processing or desktop publishing program that can showcase these images! Well, I found a way, and it’s FREE.
Set SolidWorks files to Resolved to get Metadata changes to update in Composer BOMs
I spent way too long trying to figure out why my metadata changes to CAD files weren’t updating in the Composer BOMs… Again.