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  1. MPENN

    Toolbar Icons are huge - AutoCad 3D 2009

    sprink1313 You are the master. The idea that the user can not find this switch using the numerous Autodesk help screens is . . . You are the master. Thanks
  2. MPENN

    Toolbar Icons are huge - AutoCad 3D 2009

    Thank you for the prompt response. The problem lies with the size (scale) of the tool bars and icons. Please advise.
  3. MPENN

    Toolbar Icons are huge - AutoCad 3D 2009

    Found a toolbar out of place, moved it, tripped on RIBBON and have some how have reset the size of the toolbar icons. The toolbars are now 0.6 inches high/wide from the docking side. Much to large and crowding the screen. I have searched the AutoCad Help without success. Any guidance is...
  4. MPENN

    Right Click Properties

    Thanks to All. I am up and running. PICKFIRST 0 gave me no menu when right clicking PICKFIRST 1 gave me the limited menu when right clicking I repeated these actions several times without a change in the results. PICKFIRST was not toggling the non/verb switch. Then I manually enabled the...
  5. MPENN

    Right Click Properties

    Thanks for the suggestions. PICKFIRST is not the problem . . . attached is a bitmap of the right click menu that is brought up after selecting a line with the standard left click mouse. It would appear that this should be controlled under "OPTIONS" "USER PREFERENCES Windows Standard...
  6. MPENN

    Right Click Properties

    MIS recently upgraded my operating system from Windows 2000 to XP. I use Autodesk Map 2005 on a network license; no settings were saved during the system upgrade. I can not right click to bring up menu with "PROPERTIES". The right click was fine until the upgrade. MIS is of no help on the...
  7. MPENN

    Insert Excel Spreadsheet?

    DanDel I have used MSPaint as a work-around. Perform a print screen of the spreadsheet and save to MSPaint. Insert the bitmap file in the drawing. The size of the spreadsheet could be a limitation with this method. Good Luck
  8. MPENN

    single culvert equivalents for multiple barrel culverts?

    When considering your equivalent pipe sizes, don't get lost in hard numbers; keep in mind that there are standard pipe diameters.
  9. MPENN

    Turning Specs

    I have never heard somebody complain, "These parking stalls are too large, I wish they were made smaller." Architectural Graphic Standards has some good dimentional information for parking areas. If your spaces are too narrow the new car owner will straddle the line and take up two spaces...
  10. MPENN

    guardrail in shot rock

    Will this be installed in the USA? AASHTO design? Does the What type of guard rail system (strong post or weak post) are you proposing? What is the design speed for the road?
  11. MPENN

    AC Pipe Joint Restraint

    A/C water pipe is like the office curmudgeon. They generally do not like to be disturbed, least of all when uncovered and under pressure. Can the water line be valved off for the "short" duration of closing the valve, capping the PVC pipe and restraining the cap/placing new dead end thrust...
  12. MPENN

    TMAs and work zone protection

    The MUTCD shows one required condition for a TMA and several conditions in which use of a TMA is recommended. MUTCD text Section 6F.82 states that "Truck-mounted attenuators shall be energy-absorbing devices attached to the rear of shadow trailers or trucks. If used, the shadow vehicle with...
  13. MPENN

    Brick streets

    Went to Ann Arbor, Michigan on a motorcycle trip in the early eighties. Rode over some beautiful red brick paved streets. There were some areas scarred by UG utility work, as described by JDONVILLE. We have some old cobble paved roads where I live, quaint and very 19th century, however, they...
  14. MPENN

    Fluid that causes fast degridation in O-Ring

    Fatty acids will cause rubber to swell and deteriorate, however, this will happen of time. Perhaps you could select a sealing material known to disolve by a specific solvent.
  15. MPENN

    self-compacting gravel? really?

    I have consulted (never a fee) to a childhood friend for nearly 35 years. His business does very well. About twenty years ago he installed a sixty foot truck scale. The foundation height was about four feet. His contractor, (also a PE), suggested using crushed stone (minus 2") as a backfill...
  16. MPENN

    Road Safety Audits

    We design to the Green Book. However, engieering judgement is allways required. If a Green book policy is not followed, a request for a design is required. The request documents why the policy must be abridged. Four levels of managment (and FHWA if within their oversight) review the request...
  17. MPENN

    Welding Cast Iron to Structural Steel

    I ran a precast plant that made manholes (vertical pipe), It was a zero slump process that used vibration under pressure to force a CI bell ring form into the concrete. These machined rings were made of cast iron (not cast malable steel). When the rings cracked my welder, ground into the ring...
  18. MPENN

    Hourly Pay vs Salary

    My state highway agency employs engineers in staff and management positions. The three staff classifications are Civil, Senior Civil and Principal Civil. Staff engineers are eligible for OT when warranted,e.g. hot submissions, night public presentation, etc. Management, Chief Civils and...
  19. MPENN

    Let's talk about digital image viewers...

    Volo View allows you to view .dwg and raster drawings.
  20. MPENN

    Min. cover on RCP

    Why? Consider re-installing the pipe at the design elevation. If this can not be done, determine if there is a setting elevation that will allow for the minimum cover. But, I hardly think 2 inches of cover is appropriate.

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