Topic: AutoCAD 2008 features?

[Krushert]

Try the endpoint snap. *hehe*
How about the temporary track points or from? Those are always fun to see people's faces when you mention them. "What are those ones for?"

All kidding aside.  The From Osnap is mapped to my F1 key and it is used heavily.  All other Osnaps I access thru Nmenonic keys.  Fastest way with no programing, IMHO

[sinc]

All kidding aside.  The From Osnap is mapped to my F1 key and it is used heavily.  All other Osnaps I access thru Nmenonic keys.  Fastest way with no programing, IMHO

-->temporary keyboard overrides<--

Found in the CUI, so only for 2006 and later.  Don't always work quite right, but handy indeed.  One of my favorite new features.

[Krushert]

-->temporary keyboard overrides<--

Found in the CUI, so only for 2006 and later.  Don't always work quite right, but handy indeed.  One of my favorite new features.

I did not like the temporary keyboard overrides so I place mine in the Keyboard shortcut section by creating a custom command and dragging it to the Keyboard Section.  Works with no problems so far.  In the .MNS days, I had F1 mapped to the From Osnap; however if Acad hiccup or did something weird, F1 would revert back to Help.    Why Autocad feels the need to follow Microsoft so closely that is needs to place a hardly used item (not bragging) on a valuable piece of KEY real estate is beyond me.  :ugly:  especially when there is 3 other ways to get there.  Always a pet peeved of mine.   :pissed:

[daron]

I always use mnemonics too, with the mbuttonpan disabled, for quicker osnap access.

[rkmcswain]

Who's saying anything?

Huh?

The point is: It's a waste of time to ask. If someone wants to know what is going on with a beta product, they can sign up and join the beta team at http://myfeedback.autodesk.com

[daron]

Sorry, you came across to me as if any of us making comments about what we hope is in the upcoming release, were as though we were stating (as if we had any idea) what is in there. Thanks for the link, though.

[Guest]

What's the codename for '08?  I just got an email today or yesterday about project "nile"??  I think that's what it was - don't remember.  Plus, I haven't had a chance to check it out.

[Krushert]

What's the codename for '08?  .....

Psst... it's Casino Royale
remember you saw and heard nothing.

[M-dub]

Does anyone know WHEN it's coming?  I can't seem to find it.

March / April?  Maybe?

[pmvliet]

I believe it's the 15th of March. or is it april.. No that is tax day...
Probably March then... unless it's late this year...


Pieter

[M-dub]

Thanks Pieter

Just trying to figure out if they should upgrade to 2007 or 2008.

I wonder...

This may or may not have been posted already, but here's a heads up for those still using 2004 based products.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=7176852

Now is the perfect time to accelerate your ideas and get a leg up on the competition. Upgrading your Autodesk® 2004 software will help you to effectively realize your vision and gain that competitive edge-not to mention save money. On March 15, 2007, AutoCAD® 2004 and Autodesk 2004-based software will be retired. And if you upgrade by July 31, 2006, you’ll save up to 20% on our latest 2007 software when you purchase with Autodesk® Subscription.

[Josh Nieman]

Code name is "Spago" for acad2008.

...and I think releasing it on March 15 (the Ides of March) may be too jinxy!

[Kate M]

2004-based products are being retired on March 15th. (That's official.) Based on timelines for previous releases, the NDA on Spago will be dropped around March 1st, and the launch will be around the 23rd.

[M-dub]

Something else I just found out about today...

Legacy Program -> http://tinyurl.com/2k8369
The Autodesk® Legacy Program provides customers who own valid licenses of select retired Autodesk software the opportunity to purchase discounted, new licenses of current Autodesk® products.

Under the Legacy Program Autodesk is offering customers with AutoCAD® Release 14, AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2000i, and AutoCAD 2002-based software licenses the opportunity to purchase new licenses of current Autodesk products at a 30% discount off the Suggested Retail Price when purchased with Autodesk Subscription.  Autodesk Subscription is required at time of Legacy purchase.

[CADaver]

As Kate says...

Anyone who knows cannot say, and anyone who says does not know....

Who's saying anything?

hey, I'm just saying.....