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Convert symbol-file to text-file

fa-tin — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:17:22 +0800

Hi everyone,

I'm really newbie in this thing. Currently I'm using an engineering software and the output files from that software need to be converted into another software in order the results to be display in 3D format. So there's no problem for that. But the challenge was I need to look what is inside the output files. It suppose to be in coding format (I'm not sure what types of coding been used). When I tried to open the file using text file (Notepad, Notepad++, Wordpad, Word etc...), it was in symbol-format so that I can't understand it (refer to attached file for example).
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Is there any ways/tools that I can use to convert the file so that it can be readable?

Thanks in advance.

Tablet for my study...

fa-tin — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:03:32 +0800

Hi,

I'm pursuing my PhD study this coming September and looking for 10" tablet. i need it since PhD level really need me to comprehensively searching for references, reading lots of journal, taking notes, organize my files etc...

i did some survey and my focus on 10" tablet, price less than RM2000, with stylus pen (or at least compatible with it, this is important for me to jot down any notes...), but when it comes to OS, as more website did i refer makes me more confused... hahaha...

so, i really need some recommendation on most suitable tablet for my needs. which one should i choose or maybe any other should i consider...?

1. ASUS Transformer T100 10.1" - Windows 8 (RM1399) without stylus pen
2. Samsung ATIV Book 10.1" - Windows 8 (RM16xx) with stylus pen
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" - Android 4.3 (RM2xxx) with stylus pen *quite over budget for me
4. Apple Ipad Air 9.7" - iOs (RM1599) without stylus pen
5. any 10.1" android device with stylus pen...?

at first, i'm just considering windows tablet as my option but now, i'm not really sure is it a good choice or not...
please help me...TQ

SYM Sport Bonus SR vs. DEMAK Evo Z

fa-tin — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:53:11 +0800

Both are 110c, with the tight budget of RM4000-4200 only and maybe both are not comparable to famous brand (HONDA, YAMAHA, SUZUKI ...etc...), so which one better...?

my reference;
1. https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1086479/all (for DEMAK but quite outdated...)
2. http://symforumclub.forumotion.com/t113p75-kapcai-bonus-110 (for SYM)

in terms of physical spec, features that SYM sport bonus have that not available at DEMAK Evo Z are;
- seat opener switch
- front LED lamp
- tubeless tyres
- engine cover

other than that, looks same to me...
in fact, i'm very interested on their aerodynamic design compared to other famous brand with the same price like new HONDA WAVE 110 or new HONDA EX5
so please advice...

air purifier, air-cond, air cooler

fa-tin — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:59:22 +0800

hi all,

realize that lots of discussion about choosing the right air-cond/air purifier but i think maybe this is slightly different...

which one is better, reliable & value for money...?

a) air purifier + air cooler
b) air purifier + portable air cond
c) split air-cond with air purifying feature
d) portable air-cond with air purifying feature

objective : to have a better air quality in my house, since my family have some skin problem because of virus/bacteria recently
scope : to be used at living room (around 375 square ft)

so, anybody can suggest me which option is better, what brand & what specification...? i'm not willing to spend any of them for more than RM2000 (is it possible...?)

thanks in advance...

new 2DIN player for Exora

fa-tin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:59:27 +0800

hi sifus...

need some recommendation from all of you guys...

looking for new 2DIN player for my new Exora Bold which will have;

a) Bluetooth and should be compatible with original Exora bluetooth & all button at the steering control - i was told that maybe need extra socket for this...?
b) should also compatible with current original exora reverse camera
c) GPS - not sure can meet my budget or not

currently searching at the website of kenwood, pioneer, sony, blaupunkt but still hard for me to ensure whether it will compatible with the Exora...so please give some recommendation....TQ

Asus U46SV vs Toshiba Satellite L745

fa-tin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:48:48 +0800

hello everyone,
need your recommendation in choosing the right laptop for my use... so based on my survey, the shortlisted laptops comes to;

1) Asus U46SV
- Intel i5-2430 2.3GHz
- 4GB RAM
- 640GB HDD
- NVIDIA GT540M 1GB VRAM
- 2.25kg

2) Toshiba Satellite L745
- Intel i5-2430 2.4GHz with Turbo boost
- 4GB RAM
- 640GB SATA HDD with shock absorber
- NVIDIA GT525M 1GB VRAM
- 2.14kg

my requirements are;
- budget not more than RM3000
- i will use it a lot in engineering design & analysis purposes (CAD drawings, finite elements analysis, fluid dynamic analysis etc...)
- maybe i will upgrade the RAM to 8GB
- and also upgrade the graphic card to 2GB

so;
a) which one is better?
b) is it possible to upgrade the graphic card to NVIDIA GT540 2GB for both of the models?
c) how much the cost for upgrading the RAM and graphic card?
d) is there any significant different for processor with or without Turbo Boost?
e) is there any different for both hard disk? (SATA...? Shock absorber....?)

p/s: anyone can suggest me where to find the pirate cd's for software solidworks, NX, Msc Patran-Nastran, Fluent...?

thanks...

alarm vs. CCTV

fa-tin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:43:33 +0800

hi all,

need some advices from you all, with a limited budget (around RM2000), which one should i consider first? installation of alarm system or CCTV system...? for this moment, i found hard to get both of them (for my double storey house...)

i know that i shouldn't compromise even both of them but with the budget constraint, can anybody give comments about this?

YKL kitchen cabinet

fa-tin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:32:05 +0800

hi all,

was wondering does anyone ever used YKL Kitchen Cabinet before? I got quotation from them at Bangi Seksyen 7 and the price was so competitive...just wondering about the quality & workmanship..

anyone have any comments? Hope you can provide feedback....since I need to install the cabinet maybe in two weeks time...

thanks in advance...

gate

fa-tin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:49:17 +0800

planning to do some renovation at my car porch by extending & changing my existing gate...the house's width was 20 feet...and planning to install 16 feet folding gate (with autogate)...since i require to park my 2 cars + 1 motorcycle side by side, so need advices from forumers;

a) whether 16 feet is sufficient or not...? when the gate is folding, the total width of entrance suppose to be 14 feet, (am i right..?) & based on your experiences, is it sufficient for my cars to park straightly side by side?

b) or should i just consider to install swing gate rather than folding gate? (to maximize the entrance width..)

thanks for any suggestion...

2-in-1 wall fan with lamp

fa-tin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:29:16 +0800

hello friends...

currently i have 1 wall fan and 2 wall lamps at my living room, the problem is not enough air (kurang sejuk) since the fan located in the middle of the room...so i'm planning to remove existing fan and convert the 2 wall lamps into 2-in-1 fan with wall lamp...

a) so first thing is, is it worth it (based on your experiences...)
b) what kind of fan is more suitable..? 4 blades? 5 blades? (estimate total area of living room is around 20' X 10' ... so that each fan+lamps will cover the area of 10' X 10')
c) what brand will fit to the budget around RM500...? or is it almost impossible...? ..how much the cost for installation?

please advice....thanks

[addedon]January 28, 2011, 5:11 pm[/addedon]ooppss...mistake...ceiling fan, not wall fan...haha...just realize it after read the post "Wall Fan with remote control" by waachaa..

to close the stairs

fa-tin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:24:01 +0800

hi guys,
need some advices about to close the stairs to become store room. (don't know what is the correct term.... )
a) so how much will it cost & how it normally calculated? per sqft? per pieces?
b) any suggestion on how to do it (any attached pics are most welcome...)
c) any recommendation of contractors/carpenter at kajang/bangi area?

thanks for any advices...
please refer below picture.
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transfer of title

fa-tin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:43:24 +0800

hii...

considering buying completed terrace house at bandar baru bangi. but suddenly house owner have a doubt to sell it. he said that maybe changing title take a long time (6 month to 1 year), so better just rent it instead of sell it. is it true that process takes that long? please advice me since this is my first time. or is it normal to just buy that house, pay the instalment while waiting the process?

terrace house @ kajang

fa-tin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:47:32 +0800

hi...anybody can suggest me 2 storey terrace house @ kajang area (or maybe 2 1/2 if affordable). working at kajang utama / kajang bukit mewah (2 offices). price below rm210k. new or secondary. currently renting apartment at tmn kajang utama, near school area, but the area is quite boring (bandar koboi...hehe), and quite far from facilities (most important are hypermarket, petrol station..). any worthy house for me to stay?

buy house now?

fa-tin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:26:56 +0800

hi everyone....please advice me, is it worth to buy house now? during this chaotic (or could we say 'unstable..?') political & economic environment.... . i'm planning to buy house (kajang area) for own stay but advised by someone (financial planner) to hold it on for a while (not sure why...) but some people said that better fast in buying house as fast as all the prices are going up... ...anything i should know...? BLR...gov tax...new house...secondary house...etc..?

refinance

fa-tin — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:59:35 +0800

hello everyone...can anybody guide me how to refinance the house..? what's the procedure? FYI, i've bought a amansiara townhouse in selayang and plan to refinance the house just before move into that house...and anybody experienced to estimate the price after refinance (base on the location and the future value, bought at RM180k)