Alaskan_Son

I need some clarification on the issue of which type of lock to use, when, and some other related issues. I'm considering getting a laptop to run Chief so I can work in the field, when away on trips, etc. To date I have only ever run Chief on one single PC in my office and have pretty much always had an internet connection so I've never been concerned with the "lock" issue. My questions would be these... 1. If I'm going to start using a laptop will I need to get a hardware lock?? 2. Is the hardware lock the only way to get Chief to run without an internet connection?? I live in Alaska, and so lack of WiFi is definitely a potential problem when traveling. 3. Can I use both types of lock back and forth and how much of a hassle will that be?? 4. Any other input would be greatly appreciated.

Christopher, What are your time limit settings?? See attached screenshot. If you have it set as "no limit", the ray trace will never "finish"

Not sure if this is the issue or not, but in the old forum, posting in the chatroom didn't contribute to your post count. May be the same here. Were you perhaps posting in the chatroom when you're posts weren't being counted??

That sounds like flawed logic. When do you figure "the deal is made"?? Isn't that akin to the old bait and switch?? Oh well...I won't argue with you. As soon as I saw it posted though I gave the info to a friend of mine who has mentioned wanting to buy Chief several times over the past few years but likely couldn't afford it at full price. I would be a little upset if he told the OP he'd take it just to have the OP say "someone told me I should be asking more so it's this much instead." I would also feel bad for having wasted someone's time on a Sunday for no reason. That's just me though.

The price has already been offered. It wouldn't seem right to change it now. I guess maybe if there hadn't been any offers to buy it yet that it might be okay. I would be surprised if it lasted this long though at that price.

Problem with searching the old forum is that due to advances and general changes in the software, a very large amount of the information out there is outdated and misleading. I think starting fresh would actually be wise idea.

I am of course kidding.

more knowledgeable than you : )

just a little...

Maybe I am...

On the other hand...

You WOULD say that Mr. 12 posts to my 9

I agree 100%

I find it extremely useful in getting an idea of how new a person is, how involved they are, how experienced they are, etc. It may not always be accurate, but it is definitely useful in my opinion.