Burner Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I will be upgrading my AutoCAD software from 2008 LT to either AutoCAD 2010 or AutoCAD Architecture 2010. I was curious if anyone could share their experience with either software and help me with which product to pursue? Experience: I have about 7+ years of self taught AutoCAD experience. Although I currently use a LT version, I am familiar 3D modeling. The bulk of my work is high-end stone-masonry shop drawings and piece tickets. I am drawing elevations, plan views, and details on a daily basis but also producing 3D models of individual stone pieces. Because my current LT version, it is often very time consuming to draw 100+ stones while producing layout drawings that I submit to architects and general contractors. Objective: I am looking for a product that will help streamline 3D modeling and has an abundance of hatching types, coloring, and rendering methods. I am leaning towards Architecture 2010 but do not want to miss out on AutoCAD 2010 free-form design tools. Thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Mather Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 ... but do not want to miss out on AutoCAD 2010 free-form design tools. Thoughts... AutoCAD Architecture is built on top of AutoCAD - you will not lose any tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burner Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Any advice on operating systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Mather Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I wouldn't be using AutoCAD for your type of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I wouldn't be using AutoCAD for your type of work. Hint Mr. Mather? What program would you recommend? :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Ferral Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Burner, I suggest that you look at Autodesk Inventor. Inventor is sold with a seat of Autocad (In the UK anyway)and only costs about £1k more than Autocad on it's own. Inventor creates DWG Files. Autocad creates good mesh models, Inventor creates fully parameteric 3D solids. Making a drawing of an Autocad 3D Object is a pain in the butt, With Inventor creating drawings is easy peasy. Inventor will also help you with quantity take offs and cutting tickets. The two work pretty well together. I suggest that you ask your local Autodesk reseller to do a demo of Inventor. They should be able to leave you with a 30 Day trial version so you can have a play with it. Oh, and there's allways Autocad LT Suite, which comes with Inventor LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burner Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. I'll definitely look into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Mather Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hint Mr. Mather? What program would you recommend? :wink: I was going to link to another thread from someone who describes exactly the same type of work using another Autodesk product, but now I can't find the thread. (another forum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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