Vista? AutoCad Map 3D 2006???

[scubadoo]

So I've just spent £1000+ on a laptop and tried to run map 3d 2006 on vista and it isn't happy. I've done a search here and changed the compatibility settings as advised but it's not running as normal.

Is there anything i can do or do i have to wait and shell out for 2008. And will that work? Please help or i am in big trouble! :(

Dave

[CADTutor]

The official word from Autodesk is that AutoCAD 2008 will be compatible with Windows Vista. In other words, all other versions are not supported.

[scubadoo]

Thanks. Is it worth using 2006 at all with vista or not?

[CADTutor]

Well personally, I wouldn't bother. You could struggle with it if you're desperate but there will be little help available and absolutely no support from Autodesk.

I know it's great having a shiny new laptop but I'd wait until 2008 before giving AutoCAD a spin on Vista. :(