Hi Rudy, I love this idea and can easily do it on the AustSupp CD menu. I know how to do it to access the Web based NG. Can you give me an idea on how I would achieve it to access the newsreader version of NG ? -- Laurie Comerford CADApps www.cadapps.com.au
I've had two stolen. Both at my school, one out of the classroom, one out of my office. All it takes is one to the restroom without locking up.... Regards, Doug
Assuming you have Outlook Express installed, have the necessary rights et al. this should work: Code: (defun customization () (command ".browser" (strcat ""discussion.autodesk.com/" "autodesk.autocad.customization" ) ) (princ) ) Then put this in your menu: [NNTP Customization Newsgroup]^C^C(customization); <Though I never tried it>. Hi Rudy, I love this idea and can easily do it on the AustSupp CD menu. I know how to do it to access the Web based NG. Can you give me an idea on how I would achieve it to access the newsreader version of NG ?
I've been fortunite with my laptop, then again I have 4 computers for backup, and my associate has 3, etc.
I disagree that the VBDeisign interface is better. I detest the format of their whole site. I think Autodesk need to develop both sides and more importantly getting them integrating better. I would love to use a newreader but am forced to use the web. Regards - Nathan
Just imagine, its that easy to do. It's increditable that Autodesk never thought of it. This could actually link everyone together as a bigger international AutoCAD Forum.
OK, we can do that Really? Don't you think it would be nice to be able to actually see & read code that is posted almost exactly as the poster sees it in their editor? You can with the VBDesign interface. Did you know you can change the look of VBDesign to suit your tastes? I'll admit there are some things I could do without. But in the last month, or so, I've been visiting there I have found too much useful info that negates anything I may not like. them integrating better. I couldn't agree more, just I think that the developing on the Web side needs to worry a little less about how it looks like the rest of the Adesk website and a little more about how it WORKS in the hands of the users. You have my sympathies. Jeff
Two (2) observations: 1. The old CompuServe ACAD forum was probably better, but they've done an excellent job of emulating that environment using nntp, and have had the wisdom to retain invaluable monitors such as Anne. 2. IMHO, web based NGs just plain vacuum. Okay, make that three (3): 3. I personally could not stomach it in spite of losing meaningful contact with all the special people here now and on occasion. Alright, make that four (4): 4. Maybe Owen would take us all in. Hey, I'd pay if that's what it takes, but that would be contrary to the original philosophy that probably attracted most of us in the first place... "open architecture."
Yeah! Make that three thumbs up. Mozilla FireFox/Thunderbird rocks. Web based newsgroups vacuum. Just my 2 cents. Steve Doman
Hi Jeff I agree that Autodesk need to improve things like being able to actually see & read code that is posted almost exactly as the poster sees it in their editor. I think Autodesk probably have not mispent their money & time rather they need to put lot more in. If you think there is a lot of useful info on the VBDesign site I probably should have a good look. I just have trouble seeing past the information overload that I see on their site. If the design was simplified with a good menu system and no ads or extra links scattered around I probably would. If the integration between NTTP & Web users on this site was improved and specific issues for each were rectified I would be extremely happy. Regards - Nathan
I don't really know Owen other than observing his friendly, helpful (always tagged with a smiley) posts but I have the strongest feeling he'd reject the thought of any coin. Anyway, we've been assured such measures are not required. Thank you for adding your opinion; appreciated. <<< snip >>>
It's not very robust Rudy. I just tried it on my machine here (should have done before posting). Sure, it worked, but only because <Michael begins his guessing at this point> Outlook Express is set up as the default email reader for Internet Explorer ("the browser"). I bet it kaks on some systems. A better version might check the registry to see if a NNTP newsreader is specified, if it's the default ... then call it direct instead of doing the browser handoff thang. e.g. Doing a quick search thru my registry reveals Key Name: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\nntp\shell\open\command Class Name: <NO CLASS> Last Write Time: 2003-10-22 - 05:30 PM Value 0 Name: <NO NAME> Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ Data: "%ProgramFiles%\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /newsurl:%1 With some quick parsing (which I'm not about to do right now) one could pull out the path to the executable, then it's as simple as (startapp "C:\\Program Files\\Outlook Express\\msimn.exe" (strcat ""discussion.autodesk.com/" "autodesk.autocad.customization" ) ) Which will also run far faster than the browser hand-off method. But I ramble. Good nite.
Oops, that should be ... (startapp "C:\\Program Files\\Outlook Express\\msimn.exe" (strcat "/newsurl:" ""discussion.autodesk.com/" "autodesk.autocad.customization" ) ) ZZZzzz...
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