hardaysknight
Lifetime Supporting Member
What do you guys have in your bag of tricks?
For software, my favorite is definitely PDF-XChange editor. There's a free version which has by far the best PDF editor that I've ever used (and I have a full license for Adobe). I use to to basically color on Hydraulic drawings so it's easier to show which hydraulic line is pressure or tank. Makes it easier for our maintenance guys to read. (https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor)
Greenshot is what I use for basic screenshots. You can set it to the PRTSCRN key so it's used like the basic snipping tool on windows, but with way more features. (https://getgreenshot.org/)
Notepad++ for ABB rapid programming or any other coding. (Also the compare plugin is a MUST)
(https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/)
Hardware wise, I have a set of WERA insulated screwdrivers that I keep on my belt (https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Insulated-Interchangeable-Blade-Pouch/dp/B000VD1JGA/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3BF73OK0RN5TC&keywords=wera+screwdriver+set&qid=1638451067&sprefix=wera%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-11). I don't work on anything without it.
I also have a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse. It's the best mouse I've ever used. (Horizontal scrolling ftw)
(https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Master-Advanced-Wireless-Mouse/dp/B07S395RWD?th=1)
For software, my favorite is definitely PDF-XChange editor. There's a free version which has by far the best PDF editor that I've ever used (and I have a full license for Adobe). I use to to basically color on Hydraulic drawings so it's easier to show which hydraulic line is pressure or tank. Makes it easier for our maintenance guys to read. (https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor)
Greenshot is what I use for basic screenshots. You can set it to the PRTSCRN key so it's used like the basic snipping tool on windows, but with way more features. (https://getgreenshot.org/)
Notepad++ for ABB rapid programming or any other coding. (Also the compare plugin is a MUST)
(https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/)
Hardware wise, I have a set of WERA insulated screwdrivers that I keep on my belt (https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Insulated-Interchangeable-Blade-Pouch/dp/B000VD1JGA/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3BF73OK0RN5TC&keywords=wera+screwdriver+set&qid=1638451067&sprefix=wera%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-11). I don't work on anything without it.
I also have a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse. It's the best mouse I've ever used. (Horizontal scrolling ftw)
(https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Master-Advanced-Wireless-Mouse/dp/B07S395RWD?th=1)
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