As long as my student version lasts, I refuse to spend that much on a program.
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Well it looks my my video card is aproblem. It was so-so with 2005 but it appearsz that 2006 will just plain not work with 2006...
I work in Lighting Design, We use VectorWorks 
What video card do you have? I'm sure you already know but just in case...MMike said:
http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/VideoCardTesting.html
Really? What kind? I do outdoor architectural. SolidWorks is perfect for modeling, rendering, and manufacturing needs but SERIOUSLY lacks any lighting analysis tools that we really need.BigMike said:I work in Lighting Design, We use VectorWorks
Does VectorWorks have anything like this? From their website it looks like it only modeling.
azonicbruce said:
I do Theatrical Lighting Design. Vector Works doesn't really do any type of Analysis, its more geared toward theatrical type stuff. You can layout your theatre, hang lights, and see it in 3D. It will generate paperwork, and is mostly used for lighting plots.
I don't really know of any programs that do analysis, if you find any, let me know
The ones we found that look promising are:BigMike said:I don't really know of any programs that do analysis, if you find any, let me know
1) OptisWorks - Works directly in SolidWorks
http://www.optis-world.com/default.asp
Biggest setback...price. About $20k
2) Other one was TracePro. I can't seem to remember the website.
azonicbruce said:The ones we found that look promising are:
1) OptisWorks - Works directly in SolidWorks
http://www.optis-world.com/default.asp
Biggest setback...price. About $20k
2) Other one was TracePro. I can't seem to remember the website.
Wow, it looks cool, but for 20 Grand, i'm not so interested!
You could always try WYSIWYG from ETC....... Which I just found out was apparantly bought by Cast Software
Linky
I rock my student edition of 05. I never model anything cool asides from stupid class-work cars and bikes. however, we are contemplating designing and building a little sports car this summer. I'm starting now.
can anyone confirm 05-06 compatibility?
can anyone confirm 05-06 compatibility?
Hey Bruce, is there any type of demo of that program for download anywhere? I didnt see one on their website.....
whoah, students can get a trial of Solidworks for 100 bucks? It says it expires in 24 months, how do they do that?
the Inbred said:
ain't you a student somewhere? get the student edition
$100 bucks? You should be able to get a "personal" edition for free. Just speak to your local VAR. It only lasts 90 days, though. Maybe that's why the student edition cost money?
i'm still using that SolidEdge you sent me....3 or 4yrs ago.azonicbruce said:$100 bucks? You should be able to get a "personal" edition for free. Just speak to your local VAR. It only lasts 90 days, though. Maybe that's why the student edition cost money?
I dont think $100 bucks for two years of a $4000 program is a bad deal..... it'll be out dated in two years anyway.
And i'm sure you could get creative and make it last more than 2 years, but we can't talk about that kind of stuff on here :devil:
And i'm sure you could get creative and make it last more than 2 years, but we can't talk about that kind of stuff on here :devil:
