no autocad for mac, no studio max..
but there is sketchup and archicad...

i don like archicad... it end up i run bootcamp to use my autocad = =

I'm working with GDP and we're using vectorworks, some are using 11, 12, 12.5, 2008 and even 2009. After using CAD about 5 years, i might say that vectorworks is better. But after all, it just a tool for drawing production.

Is it easy to learn vectorworks?I've been trying to get a lesson for it but quite difficult to get anyone that could give a tutor..

I could i master it in a month. I think my surrounding helps me a lot. Everybody is using it and u have works to be done. So, u have no choice rather than learn it as fast as u can...

reckon mac pro not notebook

get a lappie with more of gpu n porecessor n ram utilization

for everything, everyone ofcoz recommend mac pro lo...

but $$$

get a decent one with graphics , boot into windows for sketchup .
macbook would be fine , then build a rig for long lasting poweeer .

knowing laptop they are never as powerful as desktop. i have a macbook and a desktop with hackintosh+windows7+windowxp(soon vista) running.

Yeah...i think for an architecture students, desktop is the answer. When it comes to final presentation, u'll working around the clock and might not shutting ur pc for quite sometimes...rendering sumore. I had turn my Pc on for more than 1 week and just restarting it...(talking from experience)

anyone here know how to make autoCAD and 3ds max work on my windows xp pro running via bootcamp work properly? it works after the first time installing and everything but after i have changed the OS to mac and change it back, apparently it expires althou i have input the serial key etc during installation. it worked find before i change OS but after, it just get expired. and the old activation key doesnt work anymore. i need to actually delete the whole entire software from the system and install it again everytime i wanna use these 2 softwares. anyone else using mac experiencing this problem? can anyone tell me how to solve it? in deep need of help now.

Macbook Alu 2.4ghz with 2GB ram

if i wanna bootcamp Window Vista or Window XP Pro into my mac osx will it be a problem? they say better boot XP coz more stable izzit thruth? or Vista also can?
what should i do in order me to do my Interior Design work.
I will be using Autocad and 3D max in future time.

yes, XP is generally more stable, windows 7 seems to get mixed results. not sure for the new drivers

vista can, it's just a matter of whether u can stand it or not..haha. dun worry ur mac can support

Bro, which one is better ?
coz VWfusion ?? what that ?? all program show also need to install Window only can use??
actually how to boot i also donno...coz i new..=.=
sumore as forummer said : after booting the WinXp he say after reboot the laptop he open up the WinXp that install it say need to key in the serial again...
How come?

mm cant really understand ur english there bro. are u asking XP or vista is better? i'll vote for XP. windows7 is also a good choice, i didnt install windows7 cuz my printer doesnt work in windows7. probably got new driver already but i dont bother anymore hehe

about VMware fusion, bootcamp i suggest u go read up this thread 1st: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/979861

lol....bro...thx for the link...
and ur help...and sorry for my broken english..=.=

I wonder why still some people wanna use 3DS Max while plenty of much better 3D programs appear on Mac platform, further it's much cheaper than the 3DS Max.

bro do recommend the software names. and best if it doesnt vary too much in terms of operation and functions bcos i am currently a student and the lecturers teaches us using 3ds max. hope to hear your recommendations.

I use Cinema 4D now as replacement for 3DS Max. That's the only software I found with similar interface to 3DS Max. For your info I learn 3DS Max formally last time.

Cinema 4D? yeah i have heard of that software before. considering that my college computers uses 3ds max, would the files be compatible?

and in your opinion, it is it easier to operate 3ds max or cinema 4d since you have used both.

You need to convert from .MAX to .3ds format before using the files in Cinema 4D and vise versa.

For me it's much easier to use Cinema 4D cause of the manipulation of the object was in form of object manager, compared to 3DS Max which in the form of object editing (got problems with reversing the editing). As long you don't convert the object to editable mesh you can still go back to the very 1st object.

Hey guys i wanna install on Autocadd on my mac..
when when i start the .exe my window totally freeze!
anyone can help?
mine is on Bootcamp Vista Ultimate SP1 32bit