pav, I am taking my part 3 in architecture this year, but I have gone through a similar experience myself (I even posted here about earning a living from SU etc). I would probably agree with Alan, and suggest you stick with it for now, but make the most of any opportunities that come your way. Usually people take a year out between parts 1 and 2 (although there were quite a few at my uni who took 2 years out - actually there were alot who just didn't come back). Make the most of this time and get as much experience as you can (both architecture and visualisation if you can), and at the end of it you'll hopefully be in a position to make a more informed decision. I would suggest you speak to your tutors/careers advisor/professional studies advisor/etc as has already been mentioned it is a common experience and these people should be able to give some valuable advice. What about talking to students who are now taking their part 2? they may have gone through the same and have some useful suggestions. If you don't mind I would like to ask what it is that you are not enjoying about architecture and why you don't think it is for you?

Nothing to be forgiven as no harm was made. I am extremely tired myself - I know how it is...

Dear Gaieus, My posting was a bit of nonsense. I wanted to show how I was using Sketchup for scientific illustration. Surprisingly enough, I already had a buyer before I posted. Thanks, Bob

already did! LOL!

And the SU front page misses the small "lines to faces to buildings" video that was the first thing to make me a convert in the early rel.3 days. Anssi

I agree with Susan. I think it would have been more than reasonable for the inspector to let you prove your case, and he didn't. Now, what was so pressing for the inspector that he could not let him take 30 seconds tops, and find the ticket? If the bin is full of tickets, does that mean that most people throw their ticket away right before they get off the bus, I'm guessing it does. In that case, it might be hard to find that one ticket and may take a lot more time. But if the inspector stays on the bus for the ride,(don't know if he does) he has a lot of time. Oh well, I suggest you keep that darn ticket next time and you should have no hassles . I wish I had more of the facts about the transportation process, it reminds me of my college law classes and having to state the Facts, Issue, Holding, and the reason for hundreds of cases.

Thanks again! Regards, Ross

BE- in plan.

I tihnk ive tricked my bod in to thinking i was having a power nap, im sure it'll kick in this afternoon though. And danieal, id prefer to have a few breaks every now and then than to just plough through the work.

Mmmmm pie.

James, while your at it you might want to look at getting a second drive (portable one, preferrably) to store your documents and other files in, rather than on your c-drive.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I think for the time being I am going to stick with the free version as I can not see the value of going to the pro version for what I am doing. Scott

These are so cool, what a great find. I may treat myself to one of those mugs! I am going to move this to the CB

Happy Passover and thank you

Oh yeah, did I mention that my cat has deformed teeth? It sounds weirder than it looks, though.

There is a store here in town that has one on display. Pretty neat.

My two cents would be to go whatever RW institution is close and inspriring to you, there round out your education with whatever liberal arts degree (major and minor) trips your trigger...literature, art history, etc. My biggest regret about my architecture college experience is not taking a broader range of courses, as my interests are now often spread thinner than my base...costing me precious hours now that often I wasted then.

solo, I found this link on the web. Compares the "Intel Core 2 duo e7300" with the " AMD Phenom x3 8600". They also threw other CPU's (admittedly, all Intel CPU's) into the mix for a better comparison.

Well that is how I would use it.

Luckily for me my wife's birthday is the day after my mothers. Now, when is my mom's birthday