DataCAD DBUG Meeting     at     Architectural CADD Consultants  Tuesday ---- Feb.  24, 2004   ------ 6:30 pm --- 9:30 pm  Host :  Geoffrey Moore Langdon  Location :  42 Avalon Dr., Peabody, Massachusetts  Meeting Web Site :  http://www.architecturalcadd.com/dbug2004.htm  Directions :  see maps at web site and at http://www.avaloncommunities.com   Questions :  glangdon@architecturalcadd.com   Phone : 617-233-2511     (also call or email to RSVP on afternoon seminars)

Schedule
Tuesday   2/24/04	.
2:30 - 5:30  DataCAD Tips and Tricks Workshop   ($20)    5:30 pm - 6 pm -- Reception, Food, Avalon Croquette  (free)    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm -- DataCAD DBUG meeting     (free)	Directions :  Take 128 north to route 114 west (exit 25b) (immediatly after Salem exit), at third light (total of about 300 yards) turn left up hill (after mall and before car dealership), at top of hill see entrance to Avalon Essex ahead and to right.  Follow signs to right to townhomes. # 42    ** click for map **
DBUG MEETING TOPICS	DBUG Light !
**  Intros, Notices, Jobs Available   **  Design Projects Tour  **  DataCAD Light  **  A Solution to Email Spam Hell  **  Wireless Networks  **  CADD File Exchanges "Light"  **  What to do after eproject.com	<   Beginners        <   Intermediate      <   Advanced

DataCAD Boston - DBUG meeting 2/24/04 at Langdon's in Avalon

This year the theme of the Langdon DBUG meeting is "DBUG Light".
- A "Light" version of the tutorial workshops (which in the past were multi-day).
- Less filling talking by Prof. Langdon (which in the past was as much as 18 continuous hours)
- A "Light" version of the very popular BSA Seminar Workshop "CADD File Exchanges" given March 2003 by Langdon, Heuer, and Harrington
- A light version of the smorgazborg  (just delivery pizza this time)
- A light tutorial on how to set up a wireless network
- A "Light" version of croquette (that is much more fun)
- A "Light" version of the 2003 CADD Design Challenge - a look at the results
- A "Light" look at the results of the Spielberg Lizard House Challenge
- AOL "light" as part of the solution to email spam hell
- A light version of the house upheaval   (the furniture doesn't have to move (Cindy says yay))
- A look at the drawbacks of  student versions of CADD software
- A look at DataCAD Light !

I also realized that, after hosting DBUG some 18 times (still averaging more than once per year from years of co-hosting) that, while I may have mentioned what I do, I have never actually shown the DBUG group any of my work.  I  find that seeing other peoples work is one of the most interesting parts of visiting the different offices that host DBUG meetings.  So, in addition to the above :
- A light tour through GML Architects / and Architectural CADD recent design projects

Welcome all,  Geoffrey Moore Langdon
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Detailed Descriptions :

DataCAD Tips and Tricks Workshop
Bring your questions on specific how-tos and this workshop will address them -- from the most basic getting started and drawing setups to advanced productivity techniques and 3D modeling.  For less than $10 /hr for three hours you can learn how to put that window into a dormer in 3D, how to redefine symbols, finally get a bead on Multi-Scale plot layouts, or any of a plethora of tips, tricks, and techniques.  You can bring your questions with you - but if you email them in in advance we can set up files and make sure we cover your specific questions.

The CADD File Enchange "Light" concentrates just on DataCAD related issues :
- DataCAD  to/from AutoCAD 2004   (and some about earlier versions)
- DataCAD  to/from  ArchitecturalDesktop2004
- DataCAD  to/from  ArchiCAD 8
- DataCAD  to/from SketchUp
- DataCAD 11  to/from  DataCAD 10
- Scan to CADD  images and PDFs  into  DataCAD /  Images and PDFs from DataCAD
- How to get 3D AutoCAD views to 2D in DataCAD through Windows metafile
- Now that eproject.com is finally cutting off signups for its free service, we will discuss our options for replacing this single-best-option for transferring CADD files to other offices.

Avalon Croquette
The newest incarnation of what was originally Watch Hill "beach croquette" (where you are allowed to send opposing colors into the ocean and even dig trench channels) similar to cross-country croquette    In this version we do a circuit around the gazebo, woods, and hill - furthest behind gets an extra shot, and making each wicket you have a "shot".

RSVP  to   glangdon@architecturalcadd.com
 
 

Design Projects  Tour
- Wizards Cafe
- TDC Fraternity
- Cape Cod Community
- Stonybrook Falls Community
- Lipsky
- CADD Challenge
- Spielberg Challenge