House of Pain Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I've got a MacBook Pro (Intel) and need to purchase CAD Software. Many years ago I purchased MiniCAD 7 and it did everything I needed. Anyhow, when I purchased my new computer, I discovered that I can't run Classic Applications so I'll need to buy new software. I'm a small roofing contractor and use the software to draw my roof diagrams and flashing details. I've experimented with a number of inferior programs that don't have the features I need. Some of the features I would like include: dimensioning & scaling tools Ability to add and clip surfaces Which version of the software should I purchase? Can I purchase an upgrade or do I need to buy the full program? (MiniCAD 7 had all the features I needed so I never upgraded.) Thanks for any advice you might have. Jeff Quote Link to comment
P Retondo Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Get VW fundamentals. Version 12.5 has significant improvements over 7, so you should be happy with that. Quote Link to comment
fsung Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 (edited) VW Fundamentals will certainly meet your needs, but it might be overkill, both in terms of functionality and price. If MiniCAD7 still meets your needs and you ran it under OS 8.1 or earlier, it might be worth checking out the Open Source 680x0-based Macintosh emulator Basilisk II. For later version (OS 8.5-9.2), check out one of the Open Source PPC emulators, such as SheepShaver or PearPC. Edited March 25, 2007 by fsung Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Jeff, You will be able to upgrade your MC 7 license to a VW 12 license for a reduced rate. Please contact sales for specific details - 888-646-4223 or sales@nemetschek.net Quote Link to comment
P Retondo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Pain, despite the nuanced suggestion to make your OS work with VW 7.0, I stand by my advice. Given your statement that you add and subtract surfaces, I'm guessing that you will find the features now available in 12.5 worthwhile. Viewports, Connect/Combine tool, etc., all big steps up. Katie can probably tell you when moving multiple vertices using the 2d reshape tool came in, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't available in 7. Quote Link to comment
House of Pain Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 I called the sales department today. I was given a price of $420 to upgrade because my version of the software was older than Version 9. Is this a good price? Can I do better? Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 We have standard purchasing and upgrade pricing. The price you have been quoted is the upgrade price despite the software being over 7 years old. It's very reasonable considering new, the software is almost 3 times that. Quote Link to comment
FRED JOHNSON Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 At $450 its a REAL GOOD Deal considering what you will get. Quote Link to comment
House of Pain Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks everbody for your help and advice. I'll be placing my order today. Quote Link to comment
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