Sometimes Autodesk throws you a curveball.
Written on May 1, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanBelieving that I was almost done with creating the new 3ds Max benchmark, I suddenly learn I'm not, in fact, almost done. Licensing, and extra software prove to be tricky.
You Have Questions
Written on April 26, 2020 by Brett NordquistMost of my day is spent talking to customers on the phone, over email, and sometimes in person at events or personal visits. I collect feedback about our products and services and take it back to the management at Puget Systems so that we can learn what's working and what we need to improve.
We are approaching the finish line
Written on April 24, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter several rough weeks, the end is in sight. Scripts are cleaned up, benchmark package is created, now to see if it works.
So about Animal Crossing New Horizons
Written on April 19, 2020 by Wilson ChauI might have heard about Animal Crossing in passing, never paying it much heed. A game that has no real ending. You can do whatever you want. Given my limited amount of time, I wanted a beginning, some levels to get through, and an end boss to fight.
AutoIt & Arrays & Scripts, Oh My!
Written on April 17, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWell, scripting has been kicked up a notch, and the training wheels are off. I dive deeper into AutoIT, and attempt to figure out arrays and networks.
The Puget Systems Consulting Experience: What You Can Expect
Written on April 14, 2020 by Jeff StubbersIf you are not familiar with hardware, it can be scary reaching out to a company regarding a new computer. To help put your mind at ease, this post discusses what to expect when reaching out to Puget Systems.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Houston in Marketing
Written on April 13, 2020 by Houston BennettWorking from home has presented some unique challenges and benefits that I wasn't expecting. I've only been doing it for the past six weeks or so but I've learned a lot. It's taken a shift in mindset and the creation of a whole new set of habits.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Oscar in Marketing
Written on April 10, 2020 by Oscar TiradoLike most of my colleagues, working from home isn’t foreign to me. I have been working remotely for 1-2 days out of the week for the past ~4 years. I never really thought much of it aside from it being more of a self-paced workday.
Out of the 3ds Max frying pan and into the AutoIt fire.
Written on April 10, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanI begin a decent into automation tools to build a installer for the benchmark tool.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Kelly in Labs
Written on April 8, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWorking from home has been challenging in ways I had not expected.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Wilson in Consulting
Written on April 7, 2020 by Wilson ChauI wasn’t there, but I’m pretty certain when the principals of my kids’ school announced that school would be closed for a while, they cheered. Now a month into the school closures, they don’t appear to be too happy.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Eric in Marketing
Written on April 6, 2020 by Eric BrownWith Washington state under the new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" proclamation, I have now been working out of my home office for about 4 weeks. And just the other day, this order was extended another 30 days. So we're in this for the long haul. In the spirit of helping those who are either working from home for the first time, or simply not used to doing so full time, I thought I would share my setup, how I've adjusted, and what I've learned along the way.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Don in Labs
Written on April 3, 2020 by Dr Donald KinghornI am the Scientific Computing adviser here at Puget Systems. Many of us are sharing our work-from-home stories for coping with the changes to our normal life and work routines during the COVID-19 quarantine. I have already been working from home for a few years and wanted to share my setup and offer some tips that I hope will encourage you if you are suddenly finding yourself bewildered by disruption to your work-life.
Benchmark continues, but first.. Blue Screen!
Written on April 3, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanI this ongoing series, I experience a very frustrating week, full of blue screen, crashes, and more blue screens.
My Top 5 Favorite Casual Games
Written on April 1, 2020 by Brett NordquistWatching my kids play Animal Crossing, got me thinking about some of my favorite casual, escapist or story-driven games I've played on my PC over the past year or so. I launched Steam and was surprised to see how many casual games I've enjoyed. Going down the list brought back a lot of fond memories, and I decided I should capture a few of my very favorites in a blog post.
Target and the Out-of-Box Experience
Written on March 31, 2020 by Wilson ChauIn my family, my wife and I have our roles. To name a few...I mow the lawn, wash the dishes, clean the bathroom while she does the laundry, get the groceries, and keep track of family schedules.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Matt in Labs
Written on March 30, 2020 by Matt BachWith the all the COVID-19 quarantining going on in Washington state, I have now been working out of my home office for about 3 weeks. In the spirit of helping those who are either working from home for the first time, or simply not used to doing so full time, I thought I would share my setup and strategies on how to be productive from home.
A week of ups and downs
Written on March 27, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanThis was a pretty wild week. Well… as wild as being stuck at home writing code can be.
Adjusting to Working from Home - William in Labs
Written on March 26, 2020 by William GeorgeThis is the first entry in a series of blog posts from various folks here at Puget Systems, showing how each of us are coping with the changes to our normal life and work routines during the COVID-19 quarantine. In this installment, William George shows his work-from-home setup and talks about the struggle to focus on work in the midst of a family of five.
Working Remotely Part 2
Written on March 22, 2020 by Brett NordquistNearly seven years ago, I began working remotely when I moved my family from Auburn, Washington to St. George, Utah. I knew a few people who worked from home, but the practice wasn't as accepted by in 2013 as it is today. Given my background in software, I spent a few weeks researching the tools that I'd need to make the transition to a home office. That I worked for a tech-savvy manager and owner at Puget Systems, helped immensely, and both showed a lot of patience as I worked through gathering the right hardware and software tools to do my job.
Making the benchmark more flexible
Written on March 20, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWith much of the scripting done, I turn my attention to making the benchmark somewhat customizable.
The Search for Scripts Continues
Written on March 13, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter a couple weeks of smooth sailing, things get a bit rocky.
Puget Systems Response to Coronavirus
Written on March 10, 2020 by Jon BachThe spread of COVD-19 is having significant impact on our company, and the computer industry as a whole. In this post, I'll fill you in on what's happening, and what we are doing to mitigate the impact, and keep YOU up and running!
Scripting in 3ds Max
Written on March 6, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanThis week we continue the development of a new benchmark and dive into scripting within 3ds Max
Developing a New 3ds Max Benchmark
Written on February 28, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAn ongoing series on creating a benchmark, from inception to completion. This week, identifying areas of 3ds Max that hardware creates slowdowns or bottlenecks.