Has anyone used both programs enough to give any opinions. I own Designcad
and I'm pretty happy with it, but I would like to have Associative
dimensioning - the capability that dimensions automatically re-adjust when
you resize an object. Turbocad has this capability but its a bit
overwhelming to learn. The sales people say its more of a professional
grade program and I will have a much steeper learning curve. I'm willing to
go through that if it will result in the same capabilities of DesignCad with
associative dimensioning. I really, really like the 3D modeling capability
in Designcad and assume that Turbocad can so just as well.

Bob

I have not used Designcad but have looked at it. I have been using Turbocad
Pro since version 6 (now on 11). There is no comparison as I see it.
Turbocad is the clear winner in features and capability (as it should be
considering the $800.00 price difference).

"BillyBob" wrote in message
k.net...
Has anyone used both programs enough to give any opinions. I own Designcad
and I'm pretty happy with it, but I would like to have Associative
dimensioning - the capability that dimensions automatically re-adjust when
you resize an object. Turbocad has this capability but its a bit
overwhelming to learn. The sales people say its more of a professional
grade program and I will have a much steeper learning curve. I'm willing
to
go through that if it will result in the same capabilities of DesignCad
with
associative dimensioning. I really, really like the 3D modeling capability
in Designcad and assume that Turbocad can so just as well.

Bob

"BillyBob" wrote:

Has anyone used both programs enough to give any opinions. I own
Designcad and I'm pretty happy with it, but I would like to have
Associative dimensioning - the capability that dimensions
automatically re-adjust when you resize an object. Turbocad has this
capability but its a bit overwhelming to learn. The sales people say
its more of a professional grade program and I will have a much
steeper learning curve. I'm willing to go through that if it will
result in the same capabilities of DesignCad with associative
dimensioning. I really, really like the 3D modeling capability in
Designcad and assume that Turbocad can so just as well.

Bob



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"CW" wrote:

I have not used Designcad but have looked at it. I have been using
Turbocad Pro since version 6 (now on 11). There is no comparison as I
see it. Turbocad is the clear winner in features and capability (as it
should be considering the $800.00 price difference).

Associative dimensioning is in the 'Deluxe' version 11 for $130.00. The
$800 version is the 'Professional'.


"BillyBob" wrote in message
k.net...
Has anyone used both programs enough to give any opinions. I own
Designcad and I'm pretty happy with it, but I would like to have
Associative dimensioning - the capability that dimensions
automatically re-adjust when you resize an object. Turbocad has this
capability but its a bit overwhelming to learn. The sales people say
its more of a professional grade program and I will have a much
steeper learning curve. I'm willing
to
go through that if it will result in the same capabilities of
DesignCad
with
associative dimensioning. I really, really like the 3D modeling
capability in Designcad and assume that Turbocad can so just as well.

Bob

He also wanted 3D modeling which Deluxe is below adequate as far as I'm
concerned (but then again, probably so is Designcad). Puts him in Pro
territory.

"Lobby Dosser" wrote in message
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"CW" wrote:

I have not used Designcad but have looked at it. I have been using
Turbocad Pro since version 6 (now on 11). There is no comparison as I
see it. Turbocad is the clear winner in features and capability (as it
should be considering the $800.00 price difference).

Associative dimensioning is in the 'Deluxe' version 11 for $130.00. The
$800 version is the 'Professional'.