Useful MAC Apps and Hardware [Ongoing Updates]

Mike Lucey · 4 Mar 2008, 12:46

Hi Guys,

Here is a useful 2D Allpication, QCad. It has both Win and Mac versions and is very low cost. http://www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Mike

Mike Lucey · 7 Apr 2008, 16:39

Hi Guys,

If you are half as unorganised as me you must be looking
for a good To-Do list maker, one that works!

I've tried a few and the 'list' system simply does not help
that much.

I've come across LifeShaker, a graphical slant on the To-Do
list maker. Check it out here,
http://www.funkycloud.com/lifeshaker/features.php

BTW, I was very impressed with the producer's web site and
tutorial videos, very entertaining in deed

Mike

Edson · 7 Apr 2008, 19:33

have a look at MacBreakz (http://www.publicspace.net/MacBreakZ/), an application devised to help you prevent RSI. i have been using it for some days and it feels really good to take short breaks and stretch in the middle of a work session.

Mike Lucey · 7 Apr 2008, 22:57

.... my cure for RSI is a cigarette break

juju · 8 Apr 2008, 08:40

Messrs. Moderators, this topic should be a sticky I reckon!

Burkhard · 10 Apr 2008, 08:57

Do anyone know a little prog which samples the program Icons on the desktop?
( Now I'm in the Mac family, too )

Burkhard

Mike Lucey · 10 Apr 2008, 11:12

Welcome to the club Burkhard. I'm not clear on what
you are looking for! You might find something here,
http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Graphics/Pixer.shtml

Mike

Burkhard · 10 Apr 2008, 11:36

Thanks Mike. I am meaning an easy way to start my apps from the Desktop without folder structures. I have similar something for windows, where I can organize my apps and start quickly what I need ( without having the desktop blowup with copied Icons).

Burkhard

Edson · 10 Apr 2008, 11:41

burkhard,

no need to do such a thing on a mac. if you just drag an application's icon to the dock it will be there for you all the time.

if you are not yet using the dock (a very handy system feature), have a look at it as it is very useful.

Mike Lucey · 14 Apr 2008, 09:39

I understand what you are after now Burkhard. Yes, as Edson
says the Mac Dock is the most obvious way to do this but there
are quite a number of programs that also for customised (pullout)
docks, Dock Fun is one and it can be located here,
http://www.donelleschi.com/dockfun/

BTW, this company also produces Sticky Windows, I would be lost
without it

Mike

Edson · 14 Apr 2008, 09:54

@mike lucey said:

.... my cure for RSI is a cigarette break

well, then what is your cure for the cigarette breaks...?

Burkhard · 16 Apr 2008, 09:15

Thanks Mike,

that what I was looking for.

Mike Lucey · 17 Apr 2008, 20:30

@edson said:

@mike lucey said:

.... my cure for RSI is a cigarette break

well, then what is your cure for the cigarette breaks...?

LOL, well Edson I do have a cure for ciggy breaks ... NicoGel!

Your welcome Burkhard

Mike

Mike Lucey · 17 Apr 2008, 20:45

Anyone that is looking for a good 2D Drawing application that shakes hands
with SketchUp (via .skp import) might check out ViaCAD http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3d.htm

Its like SketchUp is some ways, a clean and uncluttered intreface and the
LogiCursor Thinks As You Draw Simple interface with LogiCursor
technology aids in visually anticipating your moves, partnering with you in
the design process.

I purchased this program when I had the PC but had difficulty importing
a .skp file. I have again tried the Mac version and the .skp import worked
fine. I am now seeing if I can get a replacement Mac lisense!

Mike

kwistenbiebel · 17 Apr 2008, 21:32

Thanks Mike for that link,

It seems that Viacad has some tools that I always wished for to have in Sketchup.
Did you see how easy it is to chamfer edges, bend a shape, move vertex points etc...?

In that perspective it is ahead of Sketchup.

And a 2D function underneath, that's very cool.
I wonder how it would hold for architecture.
Can it do 2D double line polygons (walls) etc...?

Mike Lucey · 18 Apr 2008, 09:02

Hi kwistenbiebel, just a quick update on ViaCAD. I only sent
the request to them yesterday for the license change and I
have received a link to the new Mac license this morning.
That's what I call great service

I'm not sure about the 'wall drawing function', I did not see
it there but will check it out. If its not there I imagine
ViaCAD might be coaxed into providing such a function.

ViaCAD 2D/3D is approx $100 but there is a 2D version for under
$50! I did not see a download available for this however.

Mike

PS: As Burkhard say below there is a double line tool here on
the pull-out menu / option.

Edson · 18 Apr 2008, 09:24

have a look at finderpop (http://www.finderpop.com), a very useful free little app that enhances your conetxtual menus and allows you to see your folder organization without having to go the finder. it does for nothing what Filegazer does for $20,00.

EDIT: URL fixed.