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post Jul 29 2010, 03:06 PM

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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Jul 29 2010, 08:01 AM)
i've gone through foundation engineering to 3rd yr degree with two MBPs no prob tongue.gif but then we dont use solidworks lah, more to autocad

so yes, bootcamp is a viable option. most of the time i just run autocad in a virtual machine

oh i'll also recommend u to use office 2007/2010 instead of 2008 mac version bcuz apart from formatting, sometimes it manages to ruin equations too.
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Just wondering. kinda a noobie question but still better be safe than sorry. haha. when using bootcamp to install windows on the mac i can use any windows CD right? as in is there a special "windows for mac" version or is it just the normal "windows 7 home edition" that u can pick up at the store that we normally install on our PCs? icon_question.gif



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post Jul 29 2010, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(-|JuStIn|- @ Jul 29 2010, 03:06 PM)
Just wondering. kinda a noobie question but still better be safe than sorry. haha. when using bootcamp to install windows on the mac i can use any windows CD right? as in is there a special "windows for mac" version or is it just the normal "windows 7 home edition" that u can pick up at the store that we normally install on our PCs? icon_question.gif
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Yup..any windows CD will be fine. For you just nned to run the bootcamp assistant in order to start installing windows. In the assistant will determine your windows space for the hard drive. Then later you will have options to boot either in windows or MacOS X
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post Jul 29 2010, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(b48753 @ Jul 29 2010, 12:41 PM)
Working with firms..but my office colleague using Sketchup..so totally different from my practice.. smile.gif
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im actually a student. i learnt the most when i was interning. i sat next to the 3ds max sifu and completed the whole project on my own with the sifu directing me how. that way is the most effective way to learn. biggrin.gif

well you can always model at sketch up and import it into 3ds max to render i think. hmm.gif

QUOTE(-|JuStIn|- @ Jul 29 2010, 03:06 PM)
Just wondering. kinda a noobie question but still better be safe than sorry. haha. when using bootcamp to install windows on the mac i can use any windows CD right? as in is there a special "windows for mac" version or is it just the normal "windows 7 home edition" that u can pick up at the store that we normally install on our PCs? icon_question.gif
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hahhha. 'those' CDs ah. i think shud b able to. tongue.gif
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post Sep 4 2010, 04:43 AM

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I am running bootcamp and the program has run very smoothly for about 4 months now. I just did my first renderings yesterday (usually work in 2D) and the renderings went very smoothly but now doing anything in the program at all i.e. zooming, moving window, etc. has about a 10 second lag time per command. Is there something that is looping in my RAM that is causing this change in performance? I am running the 32-bit which after reading several articles the 64-bit is better. I have to believe there is a simpler solution than reloading my OS and AutoCAD to run the 64-bit.
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post Sep 4 2010, 07:28 PM

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Autocd is coming to mac in October
You might wan to wait for that
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post Sep 5 2010, 10:40 AM

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Wow can't wait more longer drool.gif

Nway wanna show you the current AutoCAD I'm running on Mac, only AutoCAD R14 via CrossOver. The latest seems not working with the Crossover sad.gif

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post Nov 29 2010, 02:06 PM

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Hi, got a question...
what is the system requirement to run 3dsmax?
I'm going to study interior design soon, and I don't know whether I have to buy a new computer or not.

Here are my specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz
3GB RAM
160 GB hard drive
Ati Mobility Radeon HD 3400 (256 MB)

I apologize for this not being a Mac-related question.
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post Nov 30 2010, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(Genexil @ Nov 29 2010, 02:06 PM)
Hi, got a question...
what is the system requirement to run 3dsmax?
I'm going to study interior design soon, and I don't know whether I have to buy a new computer or not.

Here are my specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz
3GB RAM
160 GB hard drive
Ati Mobility Radeon HD 3400 (256 MB)

I apologize for this not being a Mac-related question.
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Check min requirement for different versions.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/in...112&id=13571366

But generally for studies with your current stated spec is fine. Use what you have, as work optimization is very important smile.gif
But personally, i prefer to have a spec with NVIDIA cards.. but thats just me.
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post Nov 30 2010, 06:26 PM

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Ok, thanks alot! ^^

Added on November 30, 2010, 6:30 pmOh, crap... gotta get new OS.
Mine's just Vista Home Basic SP2, it requires Vista Business SP2/Win 7 Professional/ Win XP Professional SP2...

Alamak vmad.gif

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post Dec 2 2010, 07:41 AM

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i think running the 3ds max wont b that much of a problem, its just the rendering. rendering really needs a good processor and a decent gc. on my i5 mbp, it also takes quite awhile to render a good decent shot. tongue.gif
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post Dec 14 2010, 02:29 PM

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Today I found a software that can replace AutoCAD for Mac machines..it's called DraftSight..made by Dassault Systemes, which also made CATIA and Solidworks software..and the best thing is, it's for FREE rclxm9.gif
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Below is the link for the software. After install you need to register for full use.. blush.gif
http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/download-draftsight/
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Dec 14 2010, 02:29 PM)
Today I found a software that can replace AutoCAD for Mac machines..it's called DraftSight..made by Dassault Systemes, which also made CATIA and Solidworks software..and the best thing is, it's for FREE  rclxm9.gif
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Below is the link for the software. After install you need to register for full use..  blush.gif
http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/download-draftsight/
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what do u mean replace autocad?
its command same as autocad? tactic?
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post Dec 17 2010, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(blinkblink88 @ Dec 16 2010, 05:46 PM)
what do u mean replace autocad?
its command same as autocad? tactic?
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I means replacing my current AutoCAD R14 (run via CrossOver) I'm using now for Draft Sight.It's runs native on MacOS X
The best part is most of 2D command and simple 3D modelling (it has command line icon_idea.gif )can be done with it..give it a try, coz the file size is just like basic AutoCAD R14.

And remember, AutoCAD for Mac requirement is very demanding, which my Mac Pro 2008 can't support it.. mad.gif

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AutoCAD for Mac
System Requirements

Apple® Mac® Pro 4,1 or later; MacBook® Pro 5,1 or later (MacBook Pro 6,1 or later recommended); iMac® 8,1 or later (iMac 11,1 or later recommended); Mac® mini 3,1 or later (Mac mini 4,1 or later recommended); MacBook Air® 2,1 or later; MacBook® 5,1 or later (MacBook 7,1 or later recommended)
Mac OS® X v10.6.4 or later; Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
64-bit Intel® processor
3 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
2.5 GB free disk space for download and installation (3 GB recommended)
All graphics cards on supported hardware
1,280 x 800 display with true color (1,600 x 1,200 with true color recommended)
U.S., U.K., or France keyboard layout
Apple® Mouse, Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, MacBook® Pro trackpad, or Microsoft®-compliant mouse.
Mac OS X-compliant printer


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post Dec 17 2010, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(blinkblink88 @ Dec 16 2010, 05:46 PM)
what do u mean replace autocad?
its command same as autocad? tactic?
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yeah can anyone that has used that software tell us whether the commands are the same as autocad? notworthy.gif
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post Dec 17 2010, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(llsphinxll @ Dec 17 2010, 03:50 PM)
yeah can anyone that has used that software tell us whether the commands are the same as autocad? notworthy.gif
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Line,Polyline,Rectangle, Circle etc..

Extend, Trim, Offset etc..

Try it urself, much better than my explaination..and the program file size just merely 46MB..
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post Aug 13 2014, 10:20 AM

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sorry guys may i get your opinion ASAP on my below questions?

my office is looking to buy up to 10 new computers. we are an architecture firm

the question is should we go for apple or windows pc? what are the pros and cons? we mainly use autocad and skecthup


anyone here with experience, pls dont mind to share?

thank you very much


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AutoCAD for Mac and AutoCAD LT for Mac 2015 and earlier are not compatible with macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra). AutoCAD versions 2016 and later are, although the latest updates for the products need to be applied
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