CompuServe Thread

ACAD/AEC

4 messages in this thread
#21932From: Craig Sharp [Mem TM]Apr 17, 1988 8:52 PM
Cliff: P.S. ARRIS did not have 'live' text on screen. Bad idea. ARRIS is DEFINITELY slower than ACAD on comparable hardware, although its features might make the drawing time faster for Architect. I couldn't drive it home to take my baby out on Saturday night, either. Craig. .
#21937From: Cliff Gauntlett [ADESK]Apr 17, 1988 11:57 PM
Well. thanks for the input. Some of the things you highlighted (layers for instance), are ACAD enhancements and is something well worth our thinking about. I don't think it fits in well with freeze as Raymond suggested, but maybe a new category. Anyway, we are well aware of features in ARRIS which are lacking in AEC and ACAD but I'm glad you didn't see anything worth switching for yet. As for seeing AEC 2.0/9.0 (which takes advantage of 3dfaces for elevations/sections/roofs) it will be available momentarily. Look here for update info. You should contact your dealer for a demo, or you can see it a AutoCAD EXPO, or AIA within the next few weeks. Your requests have been given to the keeper of the wishlist. Cliff.
#22021From: Craig Sharp [Mem TM]Apr 19, 1988 8:15 PM
Cliff: All much appreciated. I have my own reasons for wishing ACAD/AEC to be the best. Please see my messages to Dave Sly, #21929 & 21931. I think I can safely say that, of all the packages I have seen, if ACAD and ARRIS had the best of each, the final result would be a nearly perfect tool for Architects. Who gets there first, I don't know. I would think that what would be left to do would be dependent upon hardware developments, and I am sure I would come up with more wishes.. Ah yes, the zen of CAD maintenance. Craig. .
#22039From: Cliff Gauntlett [ADESK]Apr 20, 1988 11:03 AM
OK. I already saw your messages to Dave Sly.