Land Desktop 2006

[Bridget]

We are thinking of upgrading from 2002 to 2006.
I would like to know a few of the main pro's and con's of this change.
It is inevitable of course I would just like to be a little more prepared.
Our print server isn't compatible with having two versions in the system.
So it's going to be an all or nothing change.

[CADTutor]

Possibly the most important change is that the DWG file format is different - it changed with 2004 - so that may change the way you interface with others. But why stop at 2006? Why not go straight to 2007? That way you get over 2 DWG changes in one jump (it has changed again with 2007) plus you get a whole new set of 3D modelling and rendering tools. Other notable things you'll see is true colour, not just the 255 index colours. Of course there is a whole raft of productivity improvements, all of which are positive but may take a little getting used to - I recommend some upgrade training to make best use of your investment.