VectorWorks questions

[VWX]

I looking for CAD software for Mac. My customer would like to do his CAD work using his current Mac. I have noticed, that VectorWorks Mechanical might be suitable software.

Basic info:

Mac: Power Mac Cube G4 466MHz + ATI RADEON 32MB + 1.12GB RAM + Mac OS X 10.4.x.

Work: Mechanical 2D turbine and gear designing. No 3D!

CAD software needs to be AutoCAD compatible.

Questions:

1. My customer's Mac is enough powerful for VectorWorks Mechanical 2D work?

2. VectorWorks Mechanical includes standard mechanical symbol (ISO compatible) library?

3. VectorWorks Mechanical is AutoCAD compatible? VectorWorks Mechanical can read latest AutoCAD 2D DWG/DXF files?

4. VectorWorks Mechanical includes same features than AutoCAD?

[Ron Kenyeri]

1. I have a 400mhz PowerBook, 640meg Ram & 8meg graphics and is works fine for 2-D work. But its a problem for 3-D

2. VW-MECH has a great parts library.

3. Never had a problem with 2-D.

4. For the most part yes, but I haven't really used autocad for a few years.

Hope it helps,

Ron

[VWX]

Thanks!