dadamczyk Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I have a chance to get a job using autocad. The problem is that all my experience is with microstation. I know that they are similar but what would it take to learn autocad after using microstation for so long? Thanks for all the input. Can anybody suggest any books or publications that i could get to help me along? Saw some AutoCAD for dummies but there are many of them. Which would be the best for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papagyi Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 You can easy learn autocad 2d if you will be friendly microstation user! You will see more great tools in autocad ,when you learn in autocad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Welcome dadamczyk to the forums! Never used microstation but, if you know your product, know drawings, AutoCAD will become 2nd nature. You could study some at home, online and OJT (On the Job Training)! Good luck and, if you have the itch, scratch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 they are very different animals, don't underestimate the challenge that faces you. Knowing one gives you a head start over non users but I haven't yet met anyone totally comfortable with both. There are several threads on this subject, just scroll down and look at the "similar threads" list there. Click around. At least one member here (Jonesy?) does use both but she isn't around much at the moment and may not see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorales02 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 did you do any customizing in MS for like keyboard shortcuts??? IF all you did was use the toolbars, than all youll have to do is turn the toolbars on in ACAD until you get used to the concept of the command line.... The way I see it is that they both put out the same product and they are just tools to get your job done...If you know one youll be able to pick up the other.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustysilo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 They are similar enough that the learning curve is not all that steep for the most part whether you're going from Ms to Acad or Acad to Ms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKOU812 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Welcome to the world of Autodesk AutoCAD. By far a variety pak of the same commands. Get to know your new best buddy by comparing iconic commands first and foremost. AutoCAd will navigate much the same way via menu toolbars & flyouts. I am a novice with MicroStation8, but I could get around much the same in when clicking icons for line, copy, text edit & so on. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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