Help AutoCAD, 3D Max, Sketchup, Architecture, Macbook
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 Feb 27 2010, 12:30 PM
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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.
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Mar 3 2010, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Mar 3 2010, 10:58 AM) 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.   |
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Mar 5 2010, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Mar 5 2010, 11:10 AM) 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.  |
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Mar 13 2010, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(Cpz @ Mar 12 2010, 05:25 PM) Hey guys i wanna install on Autocadd on my mac.. yeah perhaps the installer problem. or mayb its for another bit of windows. autocad which version? when when i start the .exe my window totally freeze! anyone can help? mine is on Bootcamp Vista Ultimate SP1 32bit  |
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Mar 16 2010, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE(Kernkraft400 @ Mar 13 2010, 01:58 AM) Autocad 2007 works perfectly on my Windows 7 Ultimate bootcamp. hey dude mind telling me why'd you got windows 7 ultimate for bootcamp? im running on windows xp pro, and i feel like its time for a change.  |
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Mar 21 2010, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Mar 20 2010, 03:37 PM) llsphinxll, nice! urm but seems abit blur. i don't mind uploading some of my works for you to compare. anyways i am having prob with my 3ds max. Some of samples I did in Cinema 4D for your view. [attachmentid=1492609] [attachmentid=1492617] |
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May 23 2010, 05:43 PM
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darn this is exciting. den there will be no need to change OS everytime i needa work. if only they put a release date on when will it b coming out.
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May 25 2010, 12:31 PM
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urmm dont think it will lag. it will be fine. but i am having trouble installing autocad and 3ds on my windows xp running on bootcamp. always something wrong with the activation part.
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May 26 2010, 02:23 AM
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bootcamp is awesome!
and about what version to install, its always best to install the latest version. cos that way you get all the latest add-ons and function while still being compatible with the older version without losing anything (hence the 'save as' function). just installed cad and 3ds Max on my bootcamp. fixed the previous problem d, not works like a charm. *bliss! |
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May 26 2010, 10:57 AM
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try booting windows 7 in it, den you get the best of both worlds. SL and w7. |
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May 26 2010, 06:46 PM
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i had parallel before this but installed it after awhile and went for bootcamp instead. much more stable and reliable. i feel the drag of running two OS at once, when you're gonna b using one at a time. of cos it saves the hassle of restarting but it sure is much faster and you dont feel like you're burdening your mac.
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May 27 2010, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ May 26 2010, 09:43 PM) question... for apps like autocad, 3ds max, sketchup... is it more CPU intensive than GPU intensive? lets say an i7+intelHD system vs coreduo+9600mGT... which one will run better? :S imo i think autocad barely needs both cos its merely 2d lines, but if you are doing some intensive work den a faster processor might help. as for more graphic stuff like 3ds max and sketchup, were it needs to render etc, shud b more gpu intensive.i tried rendering the same thing on my dell xps but the results are pretty much the same. not that much of a difference actually.  |
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May 29 2010, 03:11 PM
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i wud go for option no2 anyday - average CPU + high end GPU. the bomb!
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May 31 2010, 02:59 PM
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lets show some renderings ppl! im sure got some pro people here.
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Jun 13 2010, 10:50 PM
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QUOTE(naughtyz @ Jun 13 2010, 07:17 PM) question...ia aki-CAD is same? aki-cad? bro i have heard and i am using archiCAD. but i have no heard of aki-CAD |
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Jun 16 2010, 01:48 AM
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QUOTE(naughtyz @ Jun 14 2010, 08:13 PM) Yes...ARchicad..That's the one...is this application i have to buy? hahhaha urmm bro what do you mean if you have to buy? best case scenario wud be to purchase the original lo.  |
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Jun 20 2010, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Jun 19 2010, 08:03 PM) Most of the 3D software is cost u quite hefty. As Cinema4D cost u about RM3.5k now, but compared to 3DS Max which cost you RM10k, then what should you go about? i think we all know how to solve this, we are MALAYSIANs.  hahha we're just not allowed to say it openly in the forum. |
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Jun 21 2010, 01:55 PM
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QUOTE(b48753 @ Jun 20 2010, 03:23 PM) Yeah...u know ah.. i think everyone also know. i mean most malaysians would. |
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Jun 23 2010, 04:44 AM
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QUOTE(naughtyz @ Jun 22 2010, 03:04 PM) i know it..but don't how to do it...can someone teach me :pitty face: urm buy the cd? shhhhh. Added on June 22, 2010, 3:05 pmi know it..but don't how to do it...can someone teach me :pitty face: |
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Jul 1 2010, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(eeoyr @ Jun 28 2010, 04:59 PM) i am an architecture student who uses an imac and windows together. I bought a Toshiba Satellite laptop for 6K something and after 2 years the mother board and graphic card got burnt. I was pratically going boinkers cause i was rushing for my final project. so i took my imac and installed bootcamp running on Windows XP. So far so good. no crashes and runs very smoothly but lately its running out of memory space. hey i know what you mean. was using a toshiba satellite not too long ago, and it failed on me too. currently i am using both mbp with i5 and c2d. i run similar programs as you do (autoCad/3ds Max/SketchUp) and so far it seems to be fine. about the overheating problem, the left side of the laptop do get hot after awhile and the fan may run on high speed, but i find that pretty normal and it does not effect the performance of the laptop. i suggest using it in a fully air conditioned room or have a fan blowing directly to the laptop. i want to get a new laptop since i'm continuing my degree soon. after my bad experience with my toshiba, i don't really trust normal windows based laptops(the time for them to check is like forever) anymore since my imac saved my ass last minute. i am thinking on getting the new MBP with i7 but i heard there are overheating issues with it. the softwares i'm gonna be using is AutoCAD, Rhino, 3dsmax, Sketchup and adobe. any suggestions? cause a lot of people are telling me to go for DELL or thinkpads. |
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