do you find vector works restricts you in any way? ctb
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From: "John Callan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: [BP] Surprised again


> 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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