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Ray, what is the current price on Topas? I mean fully configured to be
competitive with 3DS? Are they even competitive yet?
Doug,
Though price is a consideration, the local dealer and my contacts with the
company are in sharp contrast with my Chris/Autodesk experience. Indeed
Topaz is nearly twice the money but if I can count on support I'll just
have to wait a little longer before I purchase. At any rate, the redeeming
factor for 3DS is that it is perceived superior and this forum can provide
some support (especially the Yost Group).
Ray
I have followed the thread a little Ray, but I will add my two cents here.
Autodesk's support policies, i.e., going through your dealer, are suspect
in my opinion. However, I love the company and I firmly believe that if it
really is all that bad and folks keep complaining, they will remedy it.
Autodesk did not become the largest CAD software vendor in the world by
being unresponsive or stupid. Have faith! In any case, there are workable
solutions RIGHT NOW! For one, call and deal with a reputable vendor like
Kevin Krell at CSA. For two, leave mail for the authors and developers
right here on CIS (anyone got the PPN for the TOPAS author?) and three, get
both products! Whether they are comprable or not I can guarantee you that
they will both be infinitely useful and each will have unique merits that
warrant their price. The only mistake Autodesk has made so far in my book
is leaving the price of 2.0 at $3,000. It should be $5000.
An avid fan and someone whose business survives in part because of
Autodesk…
Doug Wolfgram GRAFX Group
Doug,
No siggraph for you this year? Me neither (sob!). Too much work, although
that's not such a bad thing….
Martin
Yea, lots of work, but is anyone paying???? grrrrr…..
Thanks for the testimonial,
Ray