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Gizmodo viability - Dec 28th 2008 - Version: 1.5.3, 1/1/2009 06:13AM PST
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akunzle_dotmac
Tried to buy a copy over the holidays. The gizmodo site no longer exists. It was last cached by google on the 28th Dec 2008. Given the previous posts about viability, this doesn't seem like a good omen. Any existing users have any more detail?
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Re: Gizmolab Viability - Version: 1.5.3, 11/4/2008 08:42PM PST
stardog2000
I recently received a communication from Gizmolab. It was said that due to circumstance, development on Design Intuition has slowed somewhat but still continues.
Those of us who are great fans of the application can continue to have hope that future releases will eventually be released.
Those of us who are great fans of the application can continue to have hope that future releases will eventually be released.
Gizmolab Viability - Version: 1.5.3, 10/19/2008 06:37PM PST
stardog2000
This is still a wonderful product which I use all the time. I long to see some improvements. Gizmolab has been advertising "Version 2 available" soon on their website for for many months with a discount for purchasing prior to the release. My emails have gone unanswered (out of character compared to the early versions of DI) and there is incidental information in comments here that others have had similar problems.
Can anyone confirm that development and/or Gizmolab still exists in some form other than their impressive website
Dave
Can anyone confirm that development and/or Gizmolab still exists in some form other than their impressive website
Dave
MAC OSX Leopard Users Beware - Version: 1.5.3, 11/29/2007 09:30PM PST
rittenhd
Gizmolab states, on their website, that design intuition is compatible with Leopard. In practice, just the opposite is true. You can load drawings created in 1.5.3 (running with Tiger) but once saved using Leopard, they will not load again. Emails to Gizmolab have gone unanswered.
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Given up on updates . . . - Version: 1.5.3, 3/21/2007 04:36AM PST
aecr
All quiet since 1.5.3 was released. Is there any development going on ?
All that glitters . . . . 
- Version: 1.5.3, 4/7/2006 06:33AM PST
aecr
This is niche software at it's most promising. Based on some good ideas, with a well thought-out user interface and excellent graphics, it is aimed nicely at its market.
The ease with which one can manipulate 3D images catches the imagination. And the bookcase-designing tutorial gets the feet even further off the ground. But then warning bells start to ring - have I got the information I need to make the bookcase? The answer is No. And the reason becomes clear when you start to exercise the package. It's based on lego-like building of rectangular and circular cylinders, and the only dimensions available are those for each cylinder itself. The system is very useful as far as it goes, but the trouble is that inter object dimensions are not apparent. So if you want to make a door with a centre rail for example, it's distance from either of the other rails is not recorded. This may not matter if you only want to get a 3D impression of what the door will look like, but it's not much good if you want to make the thing. The fatal flaw as I see it is the absence of a ruler and associated construction lines. If you want to see how it could be done, take a look at SketchUp. Unfortunately SketchUp is not right for serious woodworking, but then nor is Design Intuition - yet.
The ease with which one can manipulate 3D images catches the imagination. And the bookcase-designing tutorial gets the feet even further off the ground. But then warning bells start to ring - have I got the information I need to make the bookcase? The answer is No. And the reason becomes clear when you start to exercise the package. It's based on lego-like building of rectangular and circular cylinders, and the only dimensions available are those for each cylinder itself. The system is very useful as far as it goes, but the trouble is that inter object dimensions are not apparent. So if you want to make a door with a centre rail for example, it's distance from either of the other rails is not recorded. This may not matter if you only want to get a 3D impression of what the door will look like, but it's not much good if you want to make the thing. The fatal flaw as I see it is the absence of a ruler and associated construction lines. If you want to see how it could be done, take a look at SketchUp. Unfortunately SketchUp is not right for serious woodworking, but then nor is Design Intuition - yet.
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Top Class! - Version: 1.4.2, 12/20/2004 05:54AM PST
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gjts07
Metric or Imperial whatever you prefer.
In the later Versions Metric works fine. Jonathan fixed it in 1.30 or thereabouts. When you want to use the included ready made Designs and you have DI set to ‘Metric’ (as default) everything is shown in mm cm and meters, so it re calculates inches and yards for you. Ready for Europe! It’s an extremely clever piece of software and I am just hooked! I just happened to find it on the Internet, tried it an bought it within a day. Whenever you have a question just email Jonathan and you will receive a helpful (and friendly) reply almost instantly!
He actually practices what he preaches! Not just a promise! And Wow does he work hard!
I had been looking for a sensible design program for my woodworking (hobby) for a long long time and this is IT! The first version I tried was buggy indeed (1.17) but it’s near perfect now. I can’t make it go wrong. (even when I do stupid things which I am rather good at...) What attracted me in the first instance was the 3D feature. You design something and you can look at it from all angles in 3D. If it doesn’t ‘look right’ you can stretch and push and the measurements follow the changes. It does all these calculations for you. You can do a layout when you want to use sheet material, it even lets you feed in the thickness of your cut (of your saw-blade)
And then there it is: your cutting list just print it and start building! Yes it really works! Simple things or more complex designs with repeats etc. Like stairs or fences or shelves. Mini size, room-size, or bigger if you want it.
I started with a layout of my son’s bedroom just to see what would fit where and how to rearrange things. (it was hard to picture things standing in his untidy room!) Then I designed a bed (frame) and build it. It fitted perfectly! It’s so easy to use it’s fun! And of course there are all the ready designs you can stretch and prod to suit your need. You don’t need to buy plans anymore just make your own!
At the same time it is a program very suitable for professionals/designers as well (lots of them already use it I understand)
We are very lucky to have this for the Macintosh!
Highly Recommended!
GJTS UK Customer
In the later Versions Metric works fine. Jonathan fixed it in 1.30 or thereabouts. When you want to use the included ready made Designs and you have DI set to ‘Metric’ (as default) everything is shown in mm cm and meters, so it re calculates inches and yards for you. Ready for Europe! It’s an extremely clever piece of software and I am just hooked! I just happened to find it on the Internet, tried it an bought it within a day. Whenever you have a question just email Jonathan and you will receive a helpful (and friendly) reply almost instantly!
He actually practices what he preaches! Not just a promise! And Wow does he work hard!
I had been looking for a sensible design program for my woodworking (hobby) for a long long time and this is IT! The first version I tried was buggy indeed (1.17) but it’s near perfect now. I can’t make it go wrong. (even when I do stupid things which I am rather good at...) What attracted me in the first instance was the 3D feature. You design something and you can look at it from all angles in 3D. If it doesn’t ‘look right’ you can stretch and push and the measurements follow the changes. It does all these calculations for you. You can do a layout when you want to use sheet material, it even lets you feed in the thickness of your cut (of your saw-blade)
And then there it is: your cutting list just print it and start building! Yes it really works! Simple things or more complex designs with repeats etc. Like stairs or fences or shelves. Mini size, room-size, or bigger if you want it.
I started with a layout of my son’s bedroom just to see what would fit where and how to rearrange things. (it was hard to picture things standing in his untidy room!) Then I designed a bed (frame) and build it. It fitted perfectly! It’s so easy to use it’s fun! And of course there are all the ready designs you can stretch and prod to suit your need. You don’t need to buy plans anymore just make your own!
At the same time it is a program very suitable for professionals/designers as well (lots of them already use it I understand)
We are very lucky to have this for the Macintosh!
Highly Recommended!
GJTS UK Customer
Great software - Version: 1.4, 12/6/2004 01:16PM PST
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greglawhorn
I've only been woodworking 18 months or so. For most of that time I've used Canvas or Photoshop to design projects. I tried the demo of Design Intuition a couple of months ago, and bought it within 15 minutes of downloading the demo.
For the core value of the program is the ability to examine a design in three dimensions. I just can't look at a 2D wireframe drawing and get a good sense for what it's supposed to be like. Up to using this program, I used a trial and error method of building; it wasn't deliberate, just my inability to "see" it in 2D.
For the first time I can visualize a project in three dimensions before cutting a single piece of timber. I usually move between my basement shop and my living room to rotate the project in three dimensions.
And, since using DI I've not wasted more than one or two pieces of timber, and those were lost because of my own meager skills as a woodworker, not because I didn't understand what the end result was supposed to look like.
I highly recommend Design Intuition. I've given it 4 stars only because it lacks the ability (at this point) to print a three dimensional view. Once the author adds that function, I'll give it 5 stars.
For the core value of the program is the ability to examine a design in three dimensions. I just can't look at a 2D wireframe drawing and get a good sense for what it's supposed to be like. Up to using this program, I used a trial and error method of building; it wasn't deliberate, just my inability to "see" it in 2D.
For the first time I can visualize a project in three dimensions before cutting a single piece of timber. I usually move between my basement shop and my living room to rotate the project in three dimensions.
And, since using DI I've not wasted more than one or two pieces of timber, and those were lost because of my own meager skills as a woodworker, not because I didn't understand what the end result was supposed to look like.
I highly recommend Design Intuition. I've given it 4 stars only because it lacks the ability (at this point) to print a three dimensional view. Once the author adds that function, I'll give it 5 stars.
Impressive - Version: 1.2.1, 5/8/2004 10:26PM PST
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AVFolk
Nice improvements in multiple views, making internal structure more accessible and visible. Smart objects and grouping capabilities are awesome. Yes, metric would be nice -- but our professional shop has problems locating metric router bits, and other precision tools as well. We are converting as tooling becomes available... and I'm confident that Jonathan will keep pace.
BTW -- I have found the developer to be responsive, helpful, with plenty of ideas for future development of DI. I only wish other software companies shared his philosophy and dedication to excellence and service.
We've found DI to be indespensable and a bargain.
BTW -- I have found the developer to be responsive, helpful, with plenty of ideas for future development of DI. I only wish other software companies shared his philosophy and dedication to excellence and service.
We've found DI to be indespensable and a bargain.
good start, but... - Version: 1.2.1, 5/8/2004 07:03AM PST
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meikokunz
implementation of metric is very poor. I've e-mailed the author with suggestions and criticisms, but no reply as yet (after one month). too bad, as I run a joinery, and this product could be exactly what I'm after, with a few more 2D drawing tools. but it's metric, that's the downfall - some developers should realise that most of the world no longer uses imperial measurements. include imperial, by all means, but let's have real metric support, then you'll have a few license fees from this woodworking professional.
other than that, nice app.
other than that, nice app.
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