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We did our Ilink to PDMLink9.1 migration a few weeks back.  The wave of hyperactivity associated with the change has passed.

Not much to say on the down side.  Just the usual users complaining about change.  I also miss the briefcase for multiple change tasks (state changes, and other metadata table changes).  Default search configurations seem to change on their own.  The upside, however, looks pretty good.  Proe/Pdmlink integration/interaction is pretty tight.  An update to WS triggers pro to update your session.  Check-ins are smooth from inside Pro.  Product View is finally useful (viewing, create redlines, etc).  Leading wildcard searches are as fast as any other.  Deleting an object from CS tells you who and in what WS a user may have the part, and allows you to delete it from their workspace as well.  I cannot find any missing key features.  Bait and switch still works, but you have to download your old part before opening a session with the new part, otherwise the session will be updated.

Most default behaviors can be set from the Workgroup manager (checkout configurations, collectors (set all but “download” to none)).  Key config.pro settings that default the wrong way include:
dm_emulate_ilink_sys_parameters – “yes” (without this all your legacy drawings will open without a revision)
dm_checkout_on_the_fly – “continue” (keeps you from doing a “check out” of all your hardware)
dm_overwrite_contents_on_update – “yes” (if you just want to update metadata, do a CS sync)
dm_upload_objects – “yes” (on save move local cache to server workspace)

Most of our problems are process.   PDMLink process flow tools are robust, providing lots of ways to screw up.  The more complicated the process, the more ways users can break it.

>>>>>>>>>>Update 5/28/2009

Here are a few more config.pro settings currently in use:

dm_cache_limit 7000
dm_http_compression_level 3
dm_network_threads 5
dm_remember_server yes
let_proe_rename_pdm_objects no

By Mike Gomez

Passwords are essential to keep out unauthorized users. The Windows XP login screen is a security feature of crucial importance. However, sometimes this security feature meant to keep out intruders becomes a nuisance. For anyone who has ever forgotten their password, or been locked out of their computer, this can be a serious problem. It is a very frustrating experience if you are not prepared. So before you format your PC, read this guide. You will save yourself a lot of time and frustration if you are in this situation or if it ever comes up.There are many methods of bypassing the Windows XP login screen. Most of the time these standard methods will work. However, eventually you might mess up so bad that these methods are useless. There is no guest account, booting into safe mode doesn’t help, and you are not about to format your PC. Luckily there is still another way to get in and it doesn’t involve any of the above.Windows XP password discovery tools exist, but most of them are time consuming, costly, or ineffective.

After getting locked out of my only account on my home computer, I discovered a helpful utility called PCLoginNow. This utility is burnt to a CD then is booted. If you don’t know how to burn a CD just read this article. PCLoginNow completely resets any Windows passwords. You can also change account settings. The best part is that this software is completely free.All you need is the .ISO file, a CD, and a CD burner. Once you have burned the CD just boot to it. After doing so the utility should come up and you should now follow the on-screen instructions. You have the option to choose which account you want to modify. After doing so, you can now choose to reset or modify the account password.When you boot to it, a bunch of text will appear. Just wait patiently until PCLoginNow is ready. There are a couple of options for Windows accounts. You can make a user an administrator, erase a password, disable an account, lockout an account, or set a password to never expire.

This guide also applies to all of the Windows 2000 and newer versions of Windows.PCLoginNow Download - http://sourceforge.net/projects/pcloginnow/
PCLoginNow Website – http://www.pcloginnow.com/Here are the simple steps to follow:

1. Download PCLoginNow.
2. Burn PCLoginNow to a CD.
3. Boot to PCLoginNow.
4. Choose which account to modify.
5. Make any changes to this account.
6. Wait for your PC to reboot.

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It’s that time of the year . . . Ellen, Vera, Mike, Kristin, Brian, Dion, Marc?, and Phil

Short sale offer was accepted.  It has a few rough edges.  There are some signs of distress, and it’s an as-is deal, but easy to fix.  Neighborhood and topographic location is very good.  Built in 1994, all the living space is usable.  Needs professional interior paint, screens, Stanely Steamer for the carpet, and toilet leak repair.  Outside, well, plenty of cleanup work.  Zillow details.  Other pictures.

<Update December 8, 2008> Still waiting on the short sale bank approval.  Both realitors indicate it’s a done deal, but the fat lady has yet open her mouth.  Good thing I’m not holding my breath.

Just got back from my 30th.  What a night.

It was a catered affar at a Marriot in Huntington LI, NY.  My only suit does not fit since I lost a few pounds.  I found a tie and jacket, packed my bags, took off for New York.

Everyone looked good.  So much so, I got the feeling only those that thought they did showed up.  After all, everybody can’t be beautiful, but there they were.  It’s amazing how people change over time.  What’s probably more amazing is how our perception of others changes.  Remember how we looked at others in high school?  W ether it be the nerd, jock, or misfit oddball, everyone had an imaginary slot to put you in, sometimes two or more.  And, you probably had pretty specific feelings about each.  I did.  And every click had their own air, there own smell, there own space.  You were either in, passing through, or on your way out.  Anyway, fast forward 30 years and you may find yourself swirled up in a completely different dynamic.  Many things you once thought indisputably true, are false.  That classmate you hated links up with you and you end up having a great time.  The once unapproachable are reaching out to you.  Folks are genuine, and excited just to be there, happy to still be alive.

It was a good time then, and a good time now.  Worth the trip for that alone.

We managed to piggyback a few visits with family and friends.  We spent a night and a day in Boston with mom.  Then a fair afternoon with my buddy Scott, who was happy to drive me to my departing flight from Islip NY (if your flying Southwest, always ask for a medical pre-board pass.  No questions asked).  I got to surprise Scotti’s boys with a visit to their jobs.  You should have seen their faces when I walked up on them.  Priceless.

We took a few pictures.  Scott has done a great job getting his kitchen completed, and the reunion pics are posted at WestburyHigh.us.

What a difference a day makes.  Had to retire my old Panasonic (28″ DX2000) bicycle after cracking a weld near the bottom bracket.  So, I bought a used Leader (65cm 735R, w/mostly DuraAce components).  I miss the head height (handlebars), and the granny gear ratios.  Otherwise, it’s slammin.  I underestimated the steep climbs on the back half of this run through Fairbanks Ranch, and wish my granny gear was with me, but I managed.

Scott, from General Atomics, turned me on to this great site called Bones In Motion.  In short, they provide you with a solution to turn your cell phone into a personal fitness monitor.  That includes GPS tracking, speed, heart rate,  elevation, and few other goodies packaged in neat maps, tables, and graphs (see below).  The whole idea of being able to take a nice wandering bike ride through the hills, come home and log in to find all of the details of the ride complete with maps really appeals to my geek side.  My paraniod, big brother side, not so much, but hey, I’m the only one that cares.  I’ll be posting my rides on the Cycling page till it’s not fun anymore.

Ingredients:
1 stick margarine
1 cup sugar
6 egg whites
6 egg yolks
8 oz Starbucks Frappachino
1 cup sugar
6 tbsp baking flour (Softasilk, Pillsbury)
food coloring, yellow
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Filling:
Mix 1 stick butter/margarine
Add Starbucks slowly
Add 1/2 cup sugar
Mix into paste (on high)

Cake:
Mix egg whites till stiff
Add yokes one at a time
Add vanilla extract
Slowly add1/2 cup sugar
Slowly add flour
Add 4 drops food coloring

Preheat oven 400.
Pour batter onto large greased cookie sheet or wide shallow pan
Bake for 15 minutes
Cake should rise to approx 1-2 inches high

Preparation:
Generously spread filling on cake while still in pan
Roll up cake onto itself to create a roll
Finish roll with extra filling to help keep roll in place

Got rid of the apartment. Good riddance. Found a nice house to rent, and saved a few bucks on the monthly. A garage and a yard.

I was starting to get comfortable with the notion the house would not sell. It did. My neighbor, good o’l George, put his house on the market just when ours was coming off. This resulted in a lot of spill-over traffic. Turns out, what we lacked in upgrades we were able to make up for in “location”. We received and accepted a very reasonable offer. Good thing too. My neighbors would have killed me for accepting anything less. That’s not to say I am happy to have sold the house. Heck. Now I’m house-less. I miss it. Where once my “private” patio overlooked a serene canyon with birds and whispering palms, I now enjoy a great close up view of the apartment complex parking lot joined by the I15 Freeway only yards from the lots edge. This sucks. But hey, I picked the place out, smart guy that I am. Second to a yard, I miss my neighbors. Joe, John, Gras, and Sheri. And George, and Frank, and Tim . . . those two guys with the dogs, life was good.

I also miss the quiet, and the garage. There is something to be said about groceries and an attached garage with a full size fridge. Right now I have to walk a block to my assigned space. Sure, exercise is good. Right.

The adventure has begun.