

but (knowing both softwares myself, too). "mjfarrell" makes some valid points about MS. MS although I conduct training and technical support services forĪutoCAD, and the full line of AutoDESK Civil and Infrastructure products. Perhaps I am an exception to the rule for regular CAD work I prefer True the learning curve for MS is steeper in the beginning than AutoCADĪs one can not rely on being able to type in simple command strings and MS had and has XREF files since it's inception, whereas AutoDESK They are a leader in developing CAD technology, think about this NOT the convoluted and obtuse world of AutoLISP. If and when one does become proficient and decides that theyĭo need to program they simply use MDL and program their desiredįunction in the native programming language of the application Up to 8, and no real need to own dual monitors either if that The ability to draw in real active multiple views in the model. (Think Text on,above or below a line or arcĪutomatically) Or even creating and angle bisector, one command Perform many tasks that AutoCAD requires LISP or 3rd partyĪpplications to perform. No need to use LISP or other programming options to have it The things I like about it however far outweigh the above from The total cost of ownership is higher, as the users generally The other being that due to fewer users being skilled in it Nee to use Master Units/Sub-Units and Units of Resolution. The biggest being the whole 'limited' design plane and the There is really very little that I dislike about Microstation.
