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FYI. I did purchase CAD Lite and so far it is doing everything I need. I have been able to insert a jpg, use Civil 3D files and open documents that I receive from survey and engineering firms. I am working as an independent designer. I did not learn the 3D function on CAD and use Sketch Up if I need a model. I’m sure this is not as efficient, but…[Read more]

Hi Andrew,

I couldn’t tell you all the problems we have been having, mainly because there is a higher up in our office who is very well-versed in CAD and he seems to be the one running into problems periodically. He knows much more than myself, so he is usually the one who troubleshoots these issues then feeds me the info.

I do know that one of…[Read more]

Tyler,

What specific issues have you experienced with LT?

I’ve used Intellicad and found so many issues that I decided to go with LT. I really wanted the Intellicad (downloaded at least three different brands including Bricsnet & Progecad. Problems with layer controls in multi-layer blocks comes to mind. If I recall, most of the issues that I…[Read more]

I would agree with David. If you want to save money, go for Briscad. Most importantly for its LandFx capabilities [if that is something you will be interested in using].

I have recently joined a firm that has all AutoCAD LT licenses. We have been experiencing numerous issues with this platform. Many of the key functions you may be used to are not…[Read more]

You can go to and from civil 3d and LT and back. I use Civil 3d in the engineering office and LT 2008 in my home office. You don’t have certain commands and no add on programs, but the drawing file is the same. You won’t lose anything and nothing gets flattened or anything. The only question is whether you need functions that LT does not provide…[Read more]

I was under the impression that you are not able to handle files done in Civil 3D with AutoCAD LT. If you intend to work with engineering firms, you may have trouble working with their files, or getting them to save it in a file format you can use and then, in turn, them being able to use it when they need to print it our with their plan set.
I’ve…[Read more]

I would like to go ahead and confirm Landon’s findings. Viva Las Vegas!

If I remember correctly LT does not allow you to import .jpg files to use for building base maps and what not from plat of surveys. This may have been changed in the last few years. I believe the 2008 LT that I used in an office did not have this function. I hope they added it now for all of you using LT.

Very reputable. I worked for two (the) OSU LAs and the LA department head at the university (Idaho) that I went to is an MLA from OSU.

We had Jane Amidon lecture at CSU last year. I didnt realize she was from Ohio, I thiught she was from Austin. She’s smart.

The program is strong, Jane Amidon is the current chair and she is a forward looking landscape architect and accomplished academic. They also have the help of Jason Kentner and Sarah Cowles who add a lot of depth and vitality to the program. The Knowlton School of Architecture has good resources (computing/design library/fabrication) and the…[Read more]

Eddie George, the NFL player graduated from the with a BLA.

I’ve met some good people from that program over the past few years. From what I hear it’s a good program. I’m not sure if they’re breaking any new ground or what though..

I don’t know what Italy is like, but you would not be allowed to build retaining walls 4 meters high in Virginia. I think the highest allowed by building code is 8 ft.. This height would require stepping back, in 8ft. sections..

May have nothing to do with italy, also your project may be a school project.

But I’m just sayin’..couldn’t do it in virginia..

On to what Nick said,

Personally, there should always be evidence at the end of the day that you processed something, whether in school or in the working world. An old teacher of ours encouraged just going and drawing, showing something on a piece of paper is something more than just prolonged research or “meditating”. I personally use collage in…[Read more]