Been busy the past two weeks setting up my new computer, installing and configuring new CAD software. Had to stop using the old computer and Cobalt as it wouldn't handle the load anymore. It was taking just over 30 minutes to load some of my more complex drawings so it was obviously time for a change. And I did something I thought I'd never do... I moved from MAC to PC...
, replacing the old Ti Powerbook with a 21.5" widescreen hi-def 64-bit desktop, much easier on my aging eyes, running Windows 7. I found that Windows 7 is the closest MS product yet to approach the intuitive elegance of the MAC operating system and it's the first MS operating system that I've ever found to be a pleasure to use. I also didn't have much choice because the 3D CAD apps I wanted to use are PC only. I could have run them via. Parallels on MAC but that seemed to be too awkward, might just as well go with a PC. I switched from Ashlar Vellum Cobalt to a 2012 Autodesk suite including AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Inventor Pro. The rendering below was created in Inventor, Autodesk's 3D CAD and digital prototyping app. Fortunately Inventor is able to import and convert my old Cobalt drawings with full editing abilities though it did take some time to figure out the best file formats and process to accomplish that. Presently clawing my way up a steep learning curve with the new apps but am making some progress.
Paul
