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karlt83 
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 Topic: can anyone help
Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 14:56 |
im in the architectural / structural industry and produce 2d plans for new build houses etc, i want to start producing 3d visualizations etc that show professional images what autocad/autodesk product is the best for me to buy that can produce what i need?
thanx
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tulip3D
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 14:59 |
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INVENTOR!!
but can be done in ACAD...but without the material detail that inventor provides.
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karlt83
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:01 |
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really? i thought that mas more for the mechanical/electricall industry? i wouldnot even atemp in AutoCAD 3d its just way to laborious in my opinion
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John Connor
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:02 |
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I would not recommend Inventor for doing 3D architectural / structural visualizations. I would however recommend 3ds Max. Inventor would be a waste of your money since its main strengths lie in other areas.
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>
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karlt83
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:05 |
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thanks john, i had considered Revit Architecture, any experience on this package?
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John Connor
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:10 |
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None. All my work is done in AutoCAD. I hear there is a real steep learning curve to Revit and that while it has improved there are quite a few people who have to work with it but don't find it all that flexible or enjoyable to do so. Caveat Emptor.
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>
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karlt83
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:15 |
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i had used Revit Structure, not so easy to use, but i think the fact u can now import revit models into 3ds max could be a decent move
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tulip3D
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:31 |
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quote terminator, LOL, 'None. All my work is done in AutoCAD.'
so really, you cant comment.
It really depends on what type of detail you are doing. Interior, rooms, high detail? INVENTOR.
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John Connor
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:41 |
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I've encountered this question in a few other forums and hands down 3ds Max will get the nod way more times than Inventor for this type of work. Trust me on this. If you don't believe it then visit The Swamp, CADTutor and AutoCAD Everything and ask the same question word-for-word and see what responses you get. Care to make a friendly wager?
Edited by John Connor - 04.Feb.2011 at 15:42
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tulip3D
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Posted: 04.Feb.2011 at 15:54 |
But its still based on speculation....whatever man 
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