Cadmin is here to help with users and administrators of software such as Pro/INTRALINK and Pro/ENGINEER. Just a place to gather and store any useful tips, information and tricks with you so you find it easier to use these types of software.
Using CAD is great, as you can get so much done so quickly and the quality is often very good too! It often helps to make our lives easier, and sending finished works over to colleges or other companies which yours is working with, by doing the work in CAD it will ensure the quality won’t be lost in transit. However when there is a technical glitch… you might feel like you won’t meet that deadline and start freaking out. Don’t worry! A lot of the times a minor problem can be easily solved relatively quickly, so you don’t have to panic about missing that important deadline. It’s often only serious if your computer suddenly dies without even bidding you farewell. Ok so the last part isn’t true, but usually gettting IT Support to take a look with get you back on track in no time.
Most types of programs can be temperamental due to one thing or another, but if it’s not serious enough to call for IT Support, then you can try to just save the document you’re working on, and just keep you’re finger on the power button which will force shut down. Reboot et voila! The program will have unfrozen!
Another thing which could make your computer crash is if you are pushing it to work too hard. For example if you have too many programs opened, or have too many tabs open in the internet browser. Your computer will be striving to meet your demands, but it will get hot and eventually it may just die… i.e suddenly shuts down. No need to panic, just let the battery cool down and it will be ok to switch back on.
That’s the tip for today folks. Stay tuned for more tips and info to come in the near future.