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Andy Burns wrote:
Roger Mills wrote:
Why do all the descriptions say that it's a solid surface material
rather than a solid material? That suggests to me that it's a surface
layer on top of something else
Can't see it being popular for pen blanks if it had a different core
from the outer skin, I assume the word surface simply applies to the
whole of it being a worksurface.
Quite so.
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
From the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
On 29/09/2025 09:15, Chris J Dixon wrote:
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
From the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
Where did you get the idea that it's copy-protected? It's not:
Jeff Layman wrote:
On 29/09/2025 09:15, Chris J Dixon wrote:
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
From the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
Where did you get the idea that it's copy-protected? It's not:
Well, using Firefox, when downloaded and viewed in Acrobat, I
tried to cut and paste, with no effect. Checking document
properties, Content Copying shows as "Not Allowed".
Clearly it presents differently to you.
Strange. I was also using Fx and opened the document in qpdfview (Linux Mint). I just tried another pdf viewer and it's the same in that. And,
FWIW, the document properties show "no security".
On 04/10/2025 08:47, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Jeff Layman wrote:
On 29/09/2025 09:15, Chris J Dixon wrote:
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
-a From the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
Where did you get the idea that it's copy-protected? It's not:
Well, using Firefox, when downloaded and viewed in Acrobat, I
tried to cut and paste, with no effect. Checking document
properties, Content Copying shows as "Not Allowed".
Clearly it presents differently to you.
Strange. I was also using Fx and opened the document in qpdfview (Linux Mint). I just tried another pdf viewer and it's the same in that. And,
FWIW, the document properties show "no security".
I don't have Windows, but it'd be of interest if someone else using
Windows and Acrobat tried to cut'n'paste to see if it was blocked with
them too.
On 04/10/2025 10:35, Jeff Layman wrote:
Strange. I was also using Fx and opened the document in qpdfview (Linux
Mint). I just tried another pdf viewer and it's the same in that. And,
FWIW, the document properties show "no security".
I have mint/firefox and I can cut and paste the product pdfs. Using
firefox's own pdf viewer at least
On 2025-10-04 10:35, Jeff Layman wrote:SumatraPDF shows that "copy text permission" is denied, but AIUI obeying
On 04/10/2025 08:47, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Jeff Layman wrote:
On 29/09/2025 09:15, Chris J Dixon wrote:
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
-a From the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
Where did you get the idea that it's copy-protected? It's not:
Well, using Firefox, when downloaded and viewed in Acrobat, I
tried to cut and paste, with no effect. Checking document
properties, Content Copying shows as "Not Allowed".
Clearly it presents differently to you.
Strange. I was also using Fx and opened the document in qpdfview
(Linux Mint). I just tried another pdf viewer and it's the same in
that. And, FWIW, the document properties show "no security".
I don't have Windows, but it'd be of interest if someone else using
Windows and Acrobat tried to cut'n'paste to see if it was blocked with
them too.
Confirmed here (Chrome, W11) that it will not copy out of Chrome
directly, nor out of Acrobat.
On 29/09/2025 09:15, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Andy Burns wrote:
Roger Mills wrote:
Why do all the descriptions say that it's a solid surface material
rather than a solid material? That suggests to me that it's a surface
layer on top of something else
Can't see it being popular for pen blanks if it had a different core
from the outer skin, I assume the word surface simply applies to the
whole of it being a worksurface.
Quite so.
https://www.corian.uk/-documentation-#-technical-literature-
-aFrom the Product Overview, which is copy-protected, so I can't
just paste it here:
Where did you get the idea that it's copy-protected? It's not:
"Product description
Basic use
Corian-< Solid Surface is an advanced composite product used as an architectural and design material in a variety of residential and
commercial applications. Corian-< Solid Surface offers design
versatility, functionality and durability. Supplied in sheets and
shapes, it can be fabricated with conventional woodworking tools into virtually any design. It is the original Solid Surface material made
only by DuPont. It is widely accepted as a material for countertops,
vanity tops, bath/shower walls, kitchen sinks, vanity basins and
laboratory bench tops in numerous markets including hotels, healthcare, banks, boutiques and restaurants.
Composition
Corian-< Solid Surface sheet is a solid, non-porous, homogeneous
surfacing material, composed of ~ 1 /3 acrylic resin (also known as polymethyl methacrylate or PMMA), and ~ 2/3 natural minerals. These
minerals are composed of aluminium trihydrate (ATH) derived from
bauxite, an ore from which aluminium is extracted. For more information
on the composition of the material, please consult the Corian-< Solid Surface Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available via the www.dupont.com website
or via your local supplier."
(Etc. The rest can be viewed and copied if wished.)