Phil Perry Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 I guess the road sign maker who designed this one had a warped sense of humour. . . . [ATTACH]49183._xfImport[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Don't you have something to do with signwriting, Herr Perry...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Don't you have something to do with signwriting, Herr Perry...? Ja Monseiur. . . Well, I used to supply road signs, but since 'Semi-retirement in 2015, I only bother with airfield signs ( when I can sidestep the BIG suppliers ) and the odd vehicle nowadays. Oddly enough, I'm having a few probs at the mo, as my software / hardware combo is ancient, but was most effective. It ran on Windows XP, and the main plotter / vinyl material cutter is rs232 Serial feed. My last WinXP machine died just prior to Christmas, and unless I can find a suitable replacement, the only option is to spend around £4,000 on a wide format USB plotter Plus some New software ( around a Grand ) which will run on a much later version of windows. . . Even If I could justify this, it would also mean the loss of thousands of files containing repeat work. Mind you,. . .I've still got around 40,000 fonts YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Phil Don't jump in yet, Microsoft had talked about a "new" operating system, based on the "Android" system. Android: Jellybean 2012: Kitkat 2013: Lollipop 2014: Marshmellow 2015: Nougat 2016. MS is still working on what they need to keep user's loyal to them. And check online for conversion adapter's RS to USB spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 He might have to buy a few to get one that works for his particular device. The great thing about serial comms is that there are so many standards to choose from. When the RS232 port ceased to be fitted to new laptops, I used to carry a couple of USB/RS232 converters - one size didn't fit all of our antiquated stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I use a DB9 to USB2. [ATTACH]49184._xfImport[/ATTACH]spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Or do what sane people do and put your work onto a portable drive!. [ATTACH]49185._xfImport[/ATTACH] spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Or do what sane people do and put your work onto a portable drive!.[ATTACH=full]2953[/ATTACH] spacesailor Not the prob Spacey. . . I've lost no data, everything is duplicated and backed up. Always has been. Just got to sort the production sys. Thanks for all the suggestions guys. . . taking delivery of six machines on Friday, incl 2 laptops. Will see what I can do with those. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 PhilDon't jump in yet, Microsoft had talked about a "new" operating system, based on the "Android" system. Android: Jellybean 2012: Kitkat 2013: Lollipop 2014: Marshmellow 2015: Nougat 2016. MS is still working on what they need to keep user's loyal to them. And check online for conversion adapter's RS to USB spacesailor Love the Android updates. . .I wonder if they'll do a 'Steak Sandwich' version ? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Here is a PROPER Pie chart. . . . [ATTACH]49186._xfImport[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hihosland Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 spot the genius [ATTACH]49187._xfImport[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgwilson Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 spot the genius[ATTACH=full]2958[/ATTACH] Nope none there. Only a complete F#@$wit with a red tie & 3 other dorks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Little Donny cried and cried at his birthday party. He couldn't comprehend how "Pass the Parcel" is played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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old man emu Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 In theory it's easy to post an image on this site. In practice .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just goes to show you how underutilized our roads are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 What courd possibry go wrong. . . . . [ATTACH]49192._xfImport[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phil Perry Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Only in America. . . . [ATTACH]49201._xfImport[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nomadpete Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I've got a cat like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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