Rob Jensen Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hello, I am the TD for a small MN college and am having difficulty getting started using VW Spotlight. I have a extensive background in AutoCAD and the college that I work for has Spotlight v12. I was not part of picking the program, it was here when I got the job. I am just now starting the processes of learning this program, so that I can offer advice about both AutoCAD and VW to students. Can anyone give me advice on the best way to go about learning to use the program. I have tried twice now to plod my way through the manuals but I keep getting lost. It is kind of embarrassing give that I am not a CAD novice. Are there good starter books I should be looking for? I am not willing to just give up and say AutoCAD is better, I don't think that. I am just frustrated that it is not as intuitive to learn as AutoCAD was. I don't think it is because I am not thinking outside the box, but it is possible that I am set in my ways and just not seeing the forest for the trees. When I started to learn AutoCAD I found a great book that took me through the basics and worked my way up. 2D is currently the most important but eventually I want to work in 3D as well. Any advice would be most welcome. Robert Johnson Technical Director Concordia College (218) 299-3821 rojohnso@cord.edu Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 There are workbooks and training CDs. You may want to contact Sales to explore the various training options available. Quote Link to comment
rocitop Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have used this website and have suggested it to several other people who have also had some success with it. http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/thetr263/VW11/VW11Tutr.html Quote Link to comment
Will P Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I've also recently made the switch from AutoCAD to VW. I can relate to how you feel. The first little while it seemed like a completely counter-intuitive work flow but I soon realized it was only because I kept expecting it to work like ACAD. Once I was able to make the mental shift I realized that VW is actually a much more intuitive program than ACAD, I was just used to working with it. As it's been said, there are some great training DVDs/Books out there. I personally used the "archoncad" series and found it very helpful. Worth every cent. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
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