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    Subscript font in variable declaration

    Thanks IRstuff! That was just the answer I needed. Gary
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    Subscript font in variable declaration

    Hello All, I'm trying to format a variable declaration with a subscript font. Does anyone know if that is possible? I can do it easily enough in a text area but I can't seem to make it work for a variable. Example: Tcut_depth := 273.15 (is what I can do) T(sub)cut_depth := 273.15 (is what I...
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    O.T. Anyone have "Mouse Shoulder"?

    Thanks for all the tips. It sounds like most of you have had success with the ergonomic path, that path reduced my problem but certainly did not eliminate it. I decided to buy a Pressure Pointer (they have a 30 day guarantee), since things like a maassage, rolling on a tennis ball or leaning...
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    O.T. Anyone have "Mouse Shoulder"?

    Thanks for all the ideas, I'll try not to use my wrist to move the mouse, I have not heard of that one yet. I do have my elbow supported, and that did help a lot, but I still get knots in my neck and shoulder(s). I've been fighting back pain in general since I was in high school, and been...
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    O.T. Anyone have "Mouse Shoulder"?

    Hello all, Since I started working with SolidWorks (but applies to any software) I spend long hours on the computer and I have developed what my doctor is calling "Mouse Shoulder". A terrible pain in my shoulder/neck area. I was calling it a Pinched Nerve for a while. It's been a few...
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    Read RS232 signal using VBA commands

    Oops, you are correct, I don't even have a good excuse for not knowing that, except I'm stupid. I have used WinWedge for so long in the "Send Strokes To.." mode for so long I didn't remember the DDE option. They even have good examples on the WinWedge website. Thanks for the kick in...
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    Read RS232 signal using VBA commands

    Hello all, I am trying to read data coming to my computer through RS232 protocol to my 9 pin serial port from a volt meter. I have a program called Winwedge that can read the signal but I can't see a way to control that input from VBA. The signal is being sent a few times a second at 2400 baud...
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    Rotating Vacuum Manifold

    If the rotation is not too fast, couldn't you use just about any swivel fitting, then plumb to a manifold? I have done this on a rotating turet with vacuum cups for a pouch handling application.

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