[Anthony Parziale]

Thanks Jim!

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Thanks Luke!

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Thanks Chris!  

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Thanks Eric!  I appreciate the info and offer.  The ability to xref dwg files in is good to know and a definite plus.

[Anthony Parziale]

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 more to do with Autodesk and the fairly overpriced subscriptions they are forcing now.  I wish I had known about the January cutoff date but when I had called our re-seller to get a qoute in the beginning of Feb, she mentioned I was too late to buy a perpetual license…unless of course I wanted to spend a few thousand more on one of the Suite packages (which ends at the end of July, 2016).  I thought about it but the initial outlay is so much more.  Looking at the subscripton cost, the A.C. LT is actually fairly resonable.  Might be worth a trial as well.  Having used A.C. for so long (about 21 years) and being so used to the full features, I think….I know actually….that was one of the reasons I had us go back to the full versions.  We were doing a lot of 3D in A.C. at that point so it made sense.  Now we do most of it in SketchUp and Rhino, it may not be the case. 

Have you found any issues with using LT?  Any issues with Xrefs, import / clipping of images/PDFs, coordinate based layout, use of lisp routines or even basic drafting issues?  I remember one of my biggest peeves with it was that it didn’t have the “align” command.  This bothered me to no end as I really feel it’s a basic drafting command and most likely bothered me enough to be a factor in going back to the full versions..haha.  

Thank you again.  I may look to revisit LT as a viable option again.  

[Anthony Parziale]

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 running Windows 10 Pro, but I do have a iMac which is running (OS10.8 – Moutain Lion) as well (which I use for my wife’s production company)

In terms of budget, I have no problems actually putting out an initial 3 – 4 thousand for a license of say Vectorworks (looking at their online store).  My big motivation is to try and move away from AutoCAD.  I’ve been using it for about 21 years now and am extremely comfortable with it.  My big complaint is the new subscription format they have gone to.   I actually don’t even mind paying a monthly/yearly subscription (I do so with Adobe CC, which isn’t that cheap either but having all of Adobe’s software available and allowable to be installed, authorized and used simultaneously on 2 computers is a big plus).  A.C.’s subscription being $1,600/ year per license is ridiculous and just Autodesk’s way of saying…”Hey we know you need us so pay up.”  At least when you could buy a perpetual license still (which still might be the case outside the US but according to our re-seller, that ended here on Jan 31, 2016) you could own the seat and pay the yearly maintenance fee which was about a third of the new subscription based cost.  Even if you stop paying the maintenance fee and forgo the updates and eventually the support, at least owe the license and have the software to use.  I understand the subscription route, most software companies are doing it in one way, shape, or form, I just think Autodesk is taking advantage.

Sorry this is so long winded, Thank you again for responding.

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Actually New Jersey has a state specific section as well.

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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.

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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 Consumer Affairs? Those are some I’ve dealt with in the past regarding licensing.

$5000? That’s a lot of cash to have spent on that rediculous test. I hope you either some of it back or at least get credit for what you paid for and earned.

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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!!

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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 as good my old one. One problem I do have with both is the overheating…HP’s are known for it….just stinks.

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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 understand from your point of view is all.  You’re very right, if my portfolio was doing that well, I would absolutely be in love with the company too….my stake is much less but I definitely understand where you’re coming from.

 

Thanks for responding….peace!

[Anthony Parziale]

Wow Bob….for two guys who couldn’t agree on computers to save their lives, we are side by side on this.  Well put!!

[Anthony Parziale]

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-office network, I know the frustrations, time and money sucking hours computers on both sides can give all too well…way too well…lol.  In any route…it’s all good…it’s all a learning experience.

 

Thanks again!

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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 idiot because I’m not an Apple diehard?  I don’t think anyone can argue that Apple is king market-wise nor can anyone really say they’re not innovative….they definitely are but again…that’s Apple…not just Mac.  Anything that can be done on a Mac, can be done on a PC and just as fast.

 

Aloha brah!

 

If we get passed this stupid arguement, I actually want to talk to you about Maui, as long as talking to a PC guy won’t make you want to run out to Jaws and drown yourself that is…lol.

 

Peace!

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