I'm using VectorWorks.

I have had very little experience with AutoCAD, and like most
"standard" programs, I found it had no other feature of any import.
Since I tend not to work in standard ways, or on standard buildings,
being the standard is not a compelling argument.

-jc




On Mar 21, 2004, at 9:31 AM, creighton wrote:

> Very interesting , and timely. Are you using AutoCAD? I've Been toying
> with
> AutoCAD 14 for two years without really applying myself. I recently
> decided
> to get on it, but first review the other programs out there ( vector
> works,
> softbuild, softplan) So far these seem to be ok for cookie cutter
> houses,
> but not for restoration work. Your experience, anyone else out there
> have
> something to check out before I commit? Unfortunately I am stuck with
> windows.creighton
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Callan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 11:19 PM
> Subject: [BP] Surprised again
>
>
>> I have been drawing two historic buildings in my CADD program.  The
>> nature of the program is such that 3D is just how it works, or at
>> least
>> how I have learned it.  As I was drawing the building today, in order
>> to study it and know it better, in its original construction, I
>> realized that I was not only seeing things that have not been seen in
>> a
>> long time, but things that may have never been seen before.
>>
>> CADD drawing does amazing things, like defy gravity and the laws of
>> physics.  Two things CAN occupy the same space at the same time.  I
>> was
>> drawing in a storage system that had been placed up against a counter.
>> I never questioned it before, but when that sucker popped up in 3D, it
>> was a surprise to me.  Must have been a surprise to the inspector on
>> the job too!
>>
>> The 3D views help to confirm that what I think is going on really is
>> going on.  That's great for an insecure guy like me.  Builds
>> confidence.  I do think in 3D pretty much all the time and pretty
>> effectively, but it is such a relief to have my minds eye view of the
>> world confirmed.
>>
>> Cool.
>>
>> -jc
>>
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