"I agree with you about the 2D drafting - that's why we started using VW in the first place. I meant our use of multiple programs was clunky. I also agree with you about Sketchup: we've been using 3D Max and Rhino. I will indeed try the…"
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Fundamentals vs. Architect
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I have been using VW Fundamentals as an architect for many years, and am considering switching to Architect. We do our 3D modeling and rendering in other programs. Can anyone provide compelling…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Eisinger Dec 15, 2011.
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Steven Shorter replied to Simon Eisinger's discussion 'Fundamentals vs. Architect'"There's the rub. Why not download an evaluation copy of VW2012 and try them out? A lot of the above, e.g. Rotate View, other 2D applications, like Microstation, take for granted.
Navigation Palette makes looking for, creating,…"
Simon Eisinger replied to Simon Eisinger's discussion 'Fundamentals vs. Architect'"Thanks for the reply, Steven. I don't know what all of these things are, but it is a very helpful list. Just curious, do you work in any other 3D programs, as well, or only VW? As the VW 3D used to be so bad, our work flow has long included…"
Steven Shorter replied to Simon Eisinger's discussion 'Fundamentals vs. Architect'"Top 10...in no particular order. One or two alone are worth the upgrade cost...
Rotate View
Design Layer Viewports
Section Design Layer Viewports
Multiple File Batch Printing
Navigation Palette
Digital Terrain Modelling
ODBC Scheduling
Space…"
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I have been using VW Fundamentals as an architect for many years, and am considering switching to Architect. We do our 3D modeling and rendering in other programs. Can anyone provide compelling reasons or features to warrant the upgrade to Architect? The marketing materials are a little vague about the differences, aside from BIM capability which we don't need at present.Thanks,SimonSee More
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