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    gravity connection to force main

    You've only got 16' elevation from the FL at manhole and the residence. I imagine your lift station generates more than that? I don't do much sanitary work, but in my line of work, it's not uncommon to see check valves get stuck open from debris. If the valve is stuck open, and the pump comes...
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    Web-based engineering software

    It sounds like you want a page (mobile or standard) to take input, then run the calculations(on said input) on your server and output results to a webpage (mobile or standard) Since the calculations run on your server, many technologies can be employed: .NET would work on a MS based server, and...
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    Title Blocks?

    I prefer xrefs with a relative path for a title block. This allows me to update the titleblock across the whole sheetset easily. I usually include the sheet title as text or a field tied to the layout name. Tim Grote - The Irrigation Engineers. www.irrigationengineers.com
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    Model vs. Layout1

    The layout tab (paper space)is where you typically draw up the titleblock and stuff. Where you create the "paper" drawing. Think of it as a sheet of paper with a window cut in it to the actual drawing. That window is called a viewport. The model tab (model space)is where the drawing data of...
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    How can I use getcfg in VBA ? PLEASE HELP

    What string are you trying to extract? You're right to stay away from sendcommand, it's probably not going to work for your application. You can play with the preferences as so: ThisDrawing.Application.Preferences.Application.Preferences.System.BeepOnError = False Intellisense will help...
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    Compatibilty of older MS programs with Window 7

    I wouldn't take the clerks word on it. I've been running Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 on Windows 7 for about a year now with no problems. I would think older versions would be compatible, especially if run in XP Compatibility Mode. I doubt the compatibility mode would even be necessary. Tim...
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    VBA Catia: CATParts in a CATProduct considered as Product Objects

    Yes, the return item on a products collection should be a product. Again, I'm not familiar with the object model, but I've an idea you need to be looking for a collection of parts withing a product. Something along the lines of: Dim myProduct as Product Dim myPart as Part set myPart =...
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    VBA Catia: CATParts in a CATProduct considered as Product Objects

    AeroBouquito: It may be that because you're using objects you need a set statement, like so: Dim myProduct as Product Dim myPart as Part set myPart = myProduct.Products.Item(1) 'note the 'set' If that doesn't solve it, it may be that the products collection isn't returning a 'Part', but...
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    VBA Catia: CATParts in a CATProduct considered as Product Objects

    AeroBouquito Bring up VBA in Excel and hit F2. This will bring up the object browser. If CATIA has exposed any public properties/methods for you to work with, you should be able to see them here. Note that you may have to add a reference to CATIA under Tools->References Tim Grote - The...
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    AutoCAD VBA rubber banding

    Ahh... I see what you're trying to do now. What might be handy for you is to let the user select however they like. That method is simply (.selectonscreen) you user will then be able to select individual entities, or window, or window polygon, etc. You can even apply filters if you like. It...
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    AutoCAD VBA rubber banding

    You've already got the code 95% written.. :) All you have to do is use Pt1 in a second .getpoint statement, you've been passing the option by.. Pt2 = .GetPoint(Pt1, vbCr & "Pick second point: ") Tim Grote - The Irrigation Engineers. www.irrigationengineers.com
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    I have too many fonts in ACAD 2009

    First I would create an Arial style. Then use quick select in the properties pallet, to select all the text, and change the style in the properties to that style. Do the same for MText, and dimensions. That way you get to keep the fonts, which is important IMO. Tim Grote - The Irrigation...
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    Innovative Irrigation Designs

    For the first part of the project, I might hire an irrigation auditor. That should get you a technical efficiency for the current irrigation. You may need to put some work into evaluating the current water source(s) and past water usage, if they’ve kept records. Regarding the new system: Be...
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    VFD to maintain constant irrigation pressure

    I've specified VFD pumps for larger irrigation systems, in order to deal with the problem of variable flow requirements, but a constant pressure. If the VFD is sized right, you shouldn't need to use a CSV to throttle the output of the water, let the VFD do that. Tim Grote - The Irrigation...
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    AutoCad Releases

    I'm still running 2008. General opinion indicated that there was quite a slow down with 2009. From what I understand, that's been somewhat corrected with 2010. I'd stay away from 2009. If you don't want to pay for 2010, get 2008. Tim Grote - The Irrigation Engineers. www.irrigationengineers.com
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