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Cliff: . I don't think anyone on this forum could accuse me of not being an avid ACAD supporter. I can assure you my response to my partner was very much in line with your comments. I would simply like to point out that it was observed by a potential buyer in a manner which I think is unfortunate for ADESK. As I explained, ACAD is for a wide variety of applications, and I understand the complexities involved. It is a good thing that the seminar was not packed with a multitude of people. I would like to see every Architect using CAD, preferably ACAD. I just can't explain clearly enough the way that Architects think, in general, and why the methodologies of AEC need to be reconsidered to make things look simpler, faster, and more flexible. I don't think, for example, that as far as Architects go, there should be any perceivable separation between ACAD and AEC. Just put a tool in their hand that allows them to draw in their own way with all of the bells and whistles obviously, immediately, and simply available. THIS would impress all of those who really need CAD but feel that computers make their head hurt. Architects pick up a pencil, a straight edge, a triangle, and a compass and draw one hundred story buildings worth millions of dollars that are exceedingly complex. Add-ons are not required, and the complexities therein are not welcomed. . .I don't mind the complexity or the challenge of learning new things about ACAD. It has become a hobby that relaxes me. But, as far as my business goes, I would have liked to pick up a complete package, scaled to my business needs, that didn't amount to a completely new career in learning. I just think this sentiment runs much stronger among the Architects that you have not sold ACAD to. My partner will pick the system that I advise him to use based soley upon his trust in me. If left to his own designs, however, he could be easily duped by a package that APPEARS to be what he wants. . .I will pass on my observatons. . .Thanks for your reply. . .Craig. . ..