https://land8.com/members/anthonyparziale/activity/ Activity feed for Anthony Parziale. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:31:06 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1466f707197666e4a3f23b5b0e29bf1f http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151567 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:44:30 +0000 Thanks Jim!

]]> 0 eff7839eec1702f8a3bbf8cbe28bda51 http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151568 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:43:47 +0000 Thanks Luke!

]]> 0 3639b2adcba5983bc0bfc500c75b87f9 http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151569 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:43:26 +0000 Thanks Chris!  

]]> 0 7590ce2d761361fc1a6fc598cf0392d4 http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151570 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:42:26 +0000 Thanks Eric!  I appreciate the info and offer.  The ability to xref dwg files in is good to know and a definite plus.

]]> 0 3ac17af81465aaf517ddd2917e83af62 http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151571 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:40:00 +0000 Thanks for the response Andrew.  At my last office I had purchased a few licenses of LT in order to try and save some money and they worked out ok, though we did eventually end up going back to all full versions.  I do most of my 3D work in SketchUp and Rhino and Solidworks so I could probably get away with using LT as well.  My biggest issue is…[Read more]

]]> 0 f50d2259bd623f81aec7bcd378f4f835 http://land8.com/forums/topic/alternates-to-autocad-vectorworks/#post-151572 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:19:56 +0000 Hi Robert:
Thanks for the response and great questions!  I’m in the process of setting up my own firm so it will be used for all firm based work, which is fairly small at the moment but growing.  At the moment I am using an A.C. 2016 license from my office but that’ll only last as long as I’m working there.  At the moment my primary computer is ru…[Read more]

]]> 0 236dc65ffe91827499a5488fc87fef7f https://land8.com/forums/topic/we-are-seeking-applicants-for-an-entry-level-la-land-planning-position-jobs-section-of-site-and-firm-sign-up-do-not-work/#post-153668 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:46:49 +0000 Actually New Jersey has a state specific section as well.

]]> 0 4bcf0cd38e1aabdc6840c125a7b261dc https://land8.com/forums/topic/why-dont-professors-teach-more-autocad-in-schools/page/2/#post-153784 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:41:16 +0000 This is the best response I have ever read!  I remember those days…good times!!  Thank you for putting a smile on my face this afternoon.

]]> 0 e2523654a8828a4cf3e91e59bda289ce https://land8.com/forums/topic/to-the-office-of-my-public-official-clarb/page/7/#post-154797 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 21:58:38 +0000 What are the changes? I find it hard to believe they can take any credit away for previously passed sections as they would have happened before the change and should be “grandfathered” in. What kind of a notice was sent out? Does the state you’re in have a Board of Architects (might be part of the Board of Ed as it is in some states) Or Office of…[Read more]

]]> 0 0ca3903bdda139d99259712ef16b0d7e https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/#post-161792 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:04:28 +0000 Ohhhh…I miss doing plans and renderings by hand!! I love doing up graphics on the computer but there’s still nothing like good ol’hand graphics!!

]]> 0 c7e1817510ef7bca21fb54e3ec94aecf https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/2/#post-161812 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:03:17 +0000 HP’s seem to be hit or miss. Both my new and old laptops are HP and I’m pretty happy with them. Like you though, they’re higher end models and well furnished power wise. I do like my old one better..though that was top top of the line…cost me close to 3000 bucks…even the sales rep I spoke to said he was jealous…lol. My new one is ok but not…[Read more]

]]> 0 397608fb23e6280a3e992e1c6526618c https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/3/#post-161818 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:52:29 +0000 Was definitely my misunderstanding.  Thanks for clarifying.
 
As far as my questioning your interest in Apple, it was not meant to be offensive….was more simply a question to understand your interest in the company and was asked because you had mentioned it as affording you a retirement later in life a few times.  Again was really just trying to…[Read more]

]]> 0 3b9fa88e8071bd27dadd138c3a55b5a9 http://land8.com/forums/topic/where-are-obamas-green-jobs/#post-161913 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:38:07 +0000 Wow Bob….for two guys who couldn’t agree on computers to save their lives, we are side by side on this.  Well put!!

]]> 0 d9eeb00f923ddf79a4ee120b31446e0b https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/3/#post-161821 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:43:52 +0000 Hi Greg:
 
Thanks for the response!  I appreciate it. 
 
Yeah, unfortunitely this thread went from helping someone to a “mine’s better then yours” volleyball match pretty quick…myself very much one of those to blame.
 
I totally can understand and agree with your points.  Change can definitely be hard and as someone who has maintained a multi…[Read more]

]]> 0 adf7e45c97b5e1630e6c3705b7ddd58c https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/4/#post-161831 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:51:02 +0000 So is that the real and only reason you like Apple….because you have shares in their stock?  Who’s to say I or Jared don’t?  I actually do, have for some time now.  Your argument to me above was actually pretty pointless other then to say Apple is #1 and here’s a few links.  Or was it just to say that I don’t have a ‘real job’ and I’m just an…[Read more]

]]> 0 b1ec4ff3da1c941b45823ad2b8ae3747 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/4/#post-161832 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:40:58 +0000 Real job?  If I’m understanding your profle correctly, you and I have the about the same years of experience of which I have been gainfully employed since graduation.  A little bit of research goes a long way….trying looking up my profile and the firm I work for before offering up an unqualified comment.  If you’re mentioning it because of am…[Read more]

]]> 0 ec61f8f31c6c1a061cd0bbc7fcb97f5d http://land8.com/forums/topic/where-are-obamas-green-jobs/page/2/#post-161934 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:36:23 +0000 I don’t think that’s what he meant.  The point is that those jobs are only there because we pay taxes.  They’re not making anything, selling anything, etc.  They’re just there.  Don’t get me wrong, some of those jobs are absolutely necessary but the problem comes with how much those jobs cost the public at large and the fact that most, not all…[Read more]

]]> 0 5f30b00175475c43fb69ab91230c5076 http://land8.com/forums/topic/where-are-obamas-green-jobs/page/2/#post-161936 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:20:45 +0000 Exactly!

]]> 0 2c912e5695fd381177c9b31987ad84c9 http://land8.com/forums/topic/where-are-obamas-green-jobs/page/2/#post-161937 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:19:42 +0000 Creating government jobs is not the same as creating private sector jobs.  Every goverment employee costs the tax payers money…a lot of money.  Between salary, overtime, benefits, perks, vacation days, mandatory raises, ect. that all comes out of our, the tax payers, pockets.  They may be creating a job but it’s one that’s costing the cou…[Read more]

]]> 0 1f4c59786318686fc79d9d622902ab7c https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/4/#post-161845 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:15:13 +0000 Good thread!

]]> 0 64e5330d517e6fc9d0842e2eb902cba2 https://land8.com/forums/topic/bad-font-decisions-yes-im-talking-to-you-papyrus-users/page/3/#post-162115 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:06:25 +0000 I couldn’t agree with you more!

]]> 0 da228f51578285fc6d8c9394eba88f57 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/5/#post-161848 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:57:41 +0000 You keep mentioning graphic designers using Mac….are you a graphic designer or an L.A.?  What’s good for one profession may not be for another.
 
I actually have used AutoCAD 2011 for Mac and thought it worked fine.  I didn’t have any problems really other then figuring out the interface a little…my office uses 2010 on PC so the layout is a li…[Read more]

]]> 0 1aa04aeac8009d6bdcf521e30fa43b8a https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/5/#post-161855 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:19:45 +0000 I do own and use both (perfessional and personal use) and they both have problems!  Yes, there’s not doubt…can’t even argue that PC’s get more (alot more!) virus’ but in my experience the Mac’s freeze up way more then my PC’s and at least the PC’s bounce back faster.  Plus, Alex mentioned the Ctrl  + Alt + Del as if it was bad.  At least PC’…[Read more]

]]> 0 63cacd3b6fd070005ae9e6db9dda74a0 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/5/#post-161856 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:07:07 +0000 I love this arguement too….too many wires…If you’re comparing a desktop PC to an iMac then yes…as long as you don’t need a second hard drive, or DVD drive, then opps…more wires….oh yeah, let’s hook up to the internet…well well, iMac can’t hook up wirelessly…a desktop PC can with the switch of a wireless network card.  Wired mouse…[Read more]

]]> 0 189bc2ee2a41ee3e6f5fe2ab90adfe84 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/5/#post-161859 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:51:52 +0000 LOL….you crack me up!  Just for reference…my 6 year old HP laptop is still up and running strong and has kept up with my Mother-In-Law’s G5 (actually it’s faster then the G5…we tested it) and her new i7 27″ iMac.  Though you did give me a good chuckle.
 
BTW, using Best Buy and PC World as your benchmark for buying and specing any comp…[Read more]

]]> 0 fdaed2ca98929380a9c9bd613dc81430 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/5/#post-161860 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:34:12 +0000 Well put.  Plus that “secret” attitude is what practically killed them years ago.  I think it’s the fancy graphics and pretty facade that draws Mac users to think like that..lol.

]]> 0 7b6ddd1391c4bd3151fb00944673f7d1 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/6/#post-161862 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:27:12 +0000 I’ve seen a lot more L.A.’s moving in this direction.  Have you had any compatability issues with any consultants, clients, etc. after you changed over?  I’m asking because I’m more of a PC guy (I understand Windows and it’s inner workings way better then Mac OS but most due to length of time/experience) but I have become an equal fan of Mac,…[Read more]

]]> 0 70a7542629ab6ec5f6c2e7fdc94b7080 https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/6/#post-161865 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:16:35 +0000 LOL…Mac diehards are too funny!  That being said, I can’t agree with Alex more.  Just because most firms are using PC, don’t let that be the reason you go with it.  Just know that you will more likely need to learn how to work on a PC…not that is all that different anymore…. if you plan on getting a job at a firm in the US so if you can g…[Read more]

]]> 0 042db931fd6caf712dbe2798b5c835cf http://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/6/#post-161867 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:09:21 +0000 The mouse/tracking pad on the HP’s are totally fine…just takes a little getting used to.  Besides, who even uses a track pad to do everyday work…wireless mouse is the way to go..lol.  Eitherway…they’re way better then Apple’s Magic Mouse…that thing is useless.

]]> 0 fbba2402aba8c0ca5dd92041330615cd https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/6/#post-161868 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:07:35 +0000 It all depends on your preference really.  Mac/PC…they’re both good and will work fine.  Mac’s are flashier and don’t have the virus problems but don’t let anyone tell you they have no problems at all…they have plenty..as many as PC’s.  I use and maintain both and believe me…neither one is more stable, stronger or problemless.  Someone below…[Read more]

]]> 0 e50755f9476970b5eeaddca1be4c949b https://land8.com/forums/topic/macs-vs-pcs/page/6/#post-161871 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:43:16 +0000 Yeah AC 2011 is now available for Mac again…finally!  Student version is much cheaper too.

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