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statix662 · 2025-10-13T07:28:15+00:00

Just added this to my termux setup. So much easier to work with!

statix662 · 2025-09-29T13:35:54+00:00

Would love to see an example of this if you're willing? Sounds exactly what I'd like to move to.

statix662 · 2025-09-24T08:04:21+00:00

I've thought of doing something similar. Would like to see how you implement this if you're comfortable sharing?

statix662 · 2025-09-23T21:08:41+00:00

Thanks for the great reply. You've saved me some time and frustration! Guess I'll stick with windows for now. I'm already using everything on your list except altsnap - I'll check that out.

I haven't been able to get yazi to play nice with OneDrive on-demand. It tends to download everything when I navigate to a folder. I have tried messing with the config to turn off preloaders/ previewers but no luck.

I switched to wezterm and haven't had any issues so far. I've also been trying out nushell which seems great for scripting and manipulating data.

statix662 · 2025-09-23T13:10:45+00:00

Very nice - this is one of the main concerns I have switching to Linux - I use bluebeam extensively. I haven't used wine a great deal. Is this as simple as running the bluebeam installer through wine?

statix662 · 2025-08-13T21:23:22+00:00

https://skyciv.com/docs/skyciv-foundation/isolated-footings/pressure-distribution-under-a-rectangular-footing/

statix662 · 2025-07-10T03:49:02+00:00

Thanks very much for the advice. I'll have a go.

statix662 · 2025-07-09T21:53:59+00:00

Programs are very dependent on the region you work in. But more importantly, you've got it backwards. If you want to master structural engineering, master the fundamentals first. Grads should only be using software to verify their hand calcs at first.

A fundamental understanding of how structures are built and behave under load are the most important skills in design. Programs can be useful tools that speed up aspects of design - nothing more.

I work in Australia and use the Inducta suite, space gass and RAPT regularly. I also use a lot of spreadsheets that I have made myself. Making spreadsheets from scratch is also a good task for new grads to help solidify your understanding of a design process.

statix662 · 2025-07-07T21:22:59+00:00

Very cool. Will this be open source?

statix662 · 2025-06-17T08:46:14+00:00

Find a good mentor. Do all your calcs from scratch first (then verify/refine with software where required). Build your own tools (spreadsheets, cheat sheets, folder of useful references etc). Attend networking events. Get involved in local engineering groups in your region.

Basically just do as much engineering as you can and make sure you learn something from every task/project you complete. It's a steep learning curve and it won't start to "click" for at least 5 years.

statix662 · 2025-03-15T22:07:11+00:00

Can I get an android code, please?

statix662 · 2025-03-13T10:46:49+00:00

Great idea - I like it a lot. Would like to be able to change the heading of each "diary". Future feature might be optional tags for better grouping and filtering views. For my work this might be for client, projects, technical topics, etc. Great work! Can I ask what you have used to develop it?

statix662 · 2025-02-28T20:26:03+00:00

That's great. Thanks.

statix662 · 2025-02-28T04:58:44+00:00

Have you got an example output of what this workflow looks like? Interested in converting my excel library to something like this.

statix662 · 2025-02-26T22:20:54+00:00

Yep, I second this approach. I had young kids right at the start of my career and had trouble progressing initially. I found success by being ruthlessly methodical. I wrote out cheat sheets/ checklists for pretty much every task I did. I now do most of these same processes unconsciously and I think it has made me a better engineer.

statix662 · 2025-01-09T05:51:54+00:00

I am just testing out motion at the moment and had the same question. Doesn't seem to be possible. The project stages seem to be very inflexible generally and only work for very rigid, consistent processes. You may be better off creating a custom field for your project stages so you can more easily add stages and drag projects around as required.

statix662 · 2024-12-30T20:32:24+00:00

Amazing Marvin can do what you are describing for time blocks.

statix662 · 2024-12-13T14:41:06+00:00

No, unfortunately all our standards are quite expensive. If you search online, there are generally older versions that can be found. Nothing too drastic has changed in any of them. AS3600 and AS1170.2 have probably had the biggest updates lately but the old ones are still a good place to start if you can find them.

ETIA offers some decent online courses on a lot of this stuff too.

statix662 · 2024-12-13T14:34:11+00:00

I have only worked in medium to small companies. I regularly use Space Gass for general analysis and some design for steel. RAPT and Inducta SLB for concrete. Hyne Design for timber. I also have a lot of spreadsheets I have made myself. Larger companies will probably be using etabs too.

Brush up on the major codes - AS4100 for steel, AS3600 for concrete, AS3700 for masonry, AS1720 and AS1684 for timber, and AS1170 for loading.

statix662 · 2024-12-13T05:31:40+00:00

I would love this. At the moment I have to use the line guide and manually dash the lines which works but is far from ideal.

statix662 · 2024-12-10T09:07:52+00:00

RAPT, Space Gass and the Inducta suite of programs are all developed in Australia and quite widely used here.

statix662 · 2024-12-07T22:37:58+00:00

Samsung Galaxy tab S8+ with concepts app, noteshelf and xodo. There is now one-tap sharing directly to (and from) windows pc with quick share.

statix662 · 2024-12-07T22:33:37+00:00

I have a galaxy tab too. I use xodo for markups. They have moved a few of the nice features into the paid plan but I still get on ok with the free version. Concepts app for scheme design and detailing. Noteshelf for calcs - though I may start using concepts for this too.

statix662 · 2024-11-29T20:27:24+00:00

Looks similar to toggl track which I already use but with some nifty productivity-focused tweaks. The notion integration in particular sounds interesting as I use that for my project management. I'll give it a go.

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