Topic: How many people are changing to AUTOCAD 2010?

[whdjr]

So what version is everyone currently using and are you going to upgrade?


We are using 2006 and looking at Revit.  2010 has some good things in ti that look enticing.

[dustinthiesse]

We are currently using 2008.
It doesn't seem as if we'll get much of a benefit from the upgrade so we will most likely not spend the money on it.

[Matt__W]

We're currently running AutoCAD Architecture 2008, Civil 3D 2008, MEP 2008, Revit Structure 2009 and Revit MEP 2009.  We're usually the ones that have to save our files down to 2004 so the other clients/architects can read our drawings.

And with the economy the way it is right now, it doesn't make much sense for us to roll out an entirely new looking/feeling/acting software that is only going to eat up valuable time/money trying to learn.  We're focusing more on Revit since a lot of the archies are now asking us to provide everything in Revit. So we've got THAT hurdle to get over as well.  Needless to say, I'm keeping quite busy.

[jonesy]

Ours depends. We are on subscription, but our machines barely work on 2009, and some only just support the version that will be retired this year, so the next few months will be interesting.

We also have Revit structure on our machines, but we are waiting for Autodesk to come and show the bosses here the full capabilities of the software, so they in turn can convince clients.

[Krushert]

We will be changing from Architecture 2008 to Architecture 2010.  But Matt and Jonesy bring up good points.  Has anyone seen horsepower requirements to run 2010?

[pmvliet]

I'm running pretty slow on work, so I'm thinking of diving in with both feet - maybe.
The big hurdle for me as krushert stated was horsepower requirements.
If it's too much for my desktop or laptop, then it will probably sit on the shelf.

I'd be running/installing MEP so that will have it's own issues as well.

Can't do nothing until it's on my doorstep though.

Pieter

[Bryco]

This is going to be interesting, first messing with the vba then seeing if it slows us down.
We are still on 2008 w/ 2009 sitting in the box for good reason, it's slow as a wet week.

[Atook]

I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

But lack of VBA will put me off for a while.

[Julie@Integra]

I chose "No", and "Maybe Later" (because I never say 'never').

I currently use AutoCAD Mechanical 2008 (utilizing it as Vanilla). I almost always have to save my drawings as 2000 for my clients who are waaaaaaay behind. Once in a great while, someone will ask for 2006 or later (which I can give 'em). The ONLY way I'd upgrade is if all/most of my clients made it necessary... and I just don't see that happening.  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

[t-bear]

We're using 2K4 Mechanical right now.  We need to add another seat anyhow, so will probably use this as an opportunity to upgrade too.  So far, we've only had one customer who is ahead of us (2k8) which requires them to "save as" for us.  The 3D package is what catches my eye...not sure just how handy parametric will be for us, but I want to take a look at it.  So yes, we will probably upgrade some time this year.............

[ronjonp]

I voted maybe...if it's faster than '09 and our software works with it..then definitely.

[jonesy]

I voted maybe...if it's faster than '09 and our software works with it..then definitely.

We've got our reseller and Autodesk coming in next week, I'll have to try to remember to ask if our systems will be able to run the new versions

[wannabe]

I'm looking forward to Microstation v8i being installed at work. In fact, I've wet myself 5 times I think it's that good.

[Crank]

I voted maybe...if it's faster than '09 and our software works with it..then definitely.

You will be surprised how much 2010 has improved compared with 2009. It's much faster than 2009 and a lot of bugs are solved.

We are on subscription, but a year ago I decided to upgrade to 2008 and make 2009 shelfware because the bad performance of 2009.
Now our company will use Windows7 asap, we'll wait until then. If that wasn't the case I would switch inmedially.

[Willie]

maybe later.