Autocad 2012 compared to 2002

[f700es]

Umm you don't need VMware in Win7 Pro, Ultimate and Enterprise to run XP. One just needs to download XP mode, link. You can also try just using XP compatibality mode and see it that works for Win7 Home.

I also agree about just switiching to Classic workspace mode. I did that for one of our "seasoned" project managers and made his day

[tzframpton]

Right, thanks all for the messages. Safe to say I am now terrified. Getting hold of older versions is somewhat difficult so what choice do I have in making the leap from 2002 (full version) to 2012? The problem is am getting a new computer which will obviously be 64 bit, 2002 is not. 2002 suits me fine for what I need it for but it won't be long before my computer (with xp) gives up the ghost completely.

Any suggestions of what to do rather than make such a radical leap? I work mainly in fairly simple 2D with the occassional 3D (still pretty simple stuff) thrown in

Cheers

Iain

No need to be terrified. All the "old" functionality is still there. Things have only been added, not changed. In fact, when most people get familiar with the added functionality they usually wonder why or how they ever did things before.

 

[SLW210]

No need to be terrified. All the "old" functionality is still there. Things have only been added, not changed. In fact, when most people get familiar with the added functionality they usually wonder why or how they ever did things before.

 

 

Tell me about it, most here have 2005, I sit scratching my head trying to figure out how you did it in 2005.

[Bill Tillman]

In the last 4 years I have used R14, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and now 2012. When the ribbon came out with 2009 I hated it and turned it off. In fairness I did give it a try and it does have it's advantages. Just none that I found worth giving up the real estate it takes up. My personal preference is for a clean and tidy drawing area with max space available. I'm not terrified of it, just prefer to work without it in Classic Mode.