chulse Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 So I am told by my re-seller that Land Desktop is no more and 2009 is the last release. And as such, my subscription will simply end. However, they offered a (very)reduced rate to shift to Civil 3D. My questions are: 1. Has anyone made this move and was it worth it? 2. Any known issues making the shift? 3. Was the learning curve steep? 4. Would you recommend any specific training for staff? Thanks all. Quote
hotrodz0321 Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 I loved LDD but was forced to make the shift when i started a new job. Its paid off because you still have the same stuff as always...but C3d is more efficient once you learn it. You will need training for sure. It may cost now but you'll start seeing the benefits from it immediately. At the very least, make sure you get a couple guys schooled in the program so that they can help teach other employees. Ive never had a problem/question with C3d that this site couldnt help answer for me. Have no worries. make the jump. you'll ask yourself why you didnt do it earlier Quote
chulse Posted September 9, 2008 Author Posted September 9, 2008 I loved LDD but was forced to make the shift when i started a new job. Its paid off because you still have the same stuff as always...but C3d is more efficient once you learn it. You will need training for sure. It may cost now but you'll start seeing the benefits from it immediately. At the very least, make sure you get a couple guys schooled in the program so that they can help teach other employees. Ive never had a problem/question with C3d that this site couldnt help answer for me. Have no worries. make the jump. you'll ask yourself why you didnt do it earlier Ok, thanks. There are only 2 of us! Quote
BOB'27T Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 For me, the biggest problem I had was finding all the various settings. Many of them are like a mouse walking through a maze. Once I figured that out, it wasn't bad at all. Do yourself a favor and get "Digging into AutoCAD Civil 3D" from Cadapult. This book was a valuable help for me. Quote
Martini Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Well isnt companion 2009 the same thing as the older versions of LDD? Cause thats what im running and it came with my sub to Civil 3D Quote
BOB'27T Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Yes it is the same. After this release it will be discontinued, which is why most people are switching to Civil 3D. Quote
Martini Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Oh well that really sucks......sorry i didnt realize "chulse" already mentioned that in his post Quote
rustysilo Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Hey another Jacksonvillian. Howdy to ya. Quote
Martini Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 yeah oh what a small world it is.....i didnt even realize anyone on here was from j-ville, or duval or whatever that call it now.... Quote
BOB'27T Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 I'm about 2 hours south in Lake County. Quote
hotrodz0321 Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Im originally from Gainesville, FL, but live in Citrus County (crystal river, lecanto, inverness area). Have family in J-ville and Lake County (Leesburg) Quote
rustysilo Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Heh. I guess us Floridians are taking over the forum. :wink: Quote
Martini Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Ive been to the Leesburg bike thing once, didnt seem that far away Quote
hotrodz0321 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 YEAH...i think we are all within a couple hours of each other Quote
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