I use AutoSPRINK and I have to say it is far superior to most other software. I do beta testing and am very computer savvy. Most users don't seem to learn the program to its full extent. If they did they would find out how to get what they want done. Our fitters love the drawings. No more issues with AutoCAD than AutoDESK and it's various programs that don't talk nice with each other either.
Joe Burtell, SET, CFPS Burtell Fire Protection, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.burtellfire.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Williams - work Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Design software For those using Autosprink, a couple of questions: Are there any compatibility issues with drawing done in AutoCAD, Auto Architect or non-Autodesk CAD programs? How do the guys in the field like the drawings? At 01:25 PM 2/14/2007, you wrote: >I am also a user of both programs and while I agree with Travis about >being able to write volumes about the pro and cons of both, I tend to >disagree with the increase in productivity. The jury is still out on the >stock listing issue too. If you let the program tag the pipe the way it >wants to, it may be faster, but then it seems to be in a random order >(hmmm). If you tag the pieces individually so the tags are sequenced the >way you want them it takes forever. >If they have dropped their price that's a good thing, however, check >what their maintenance fees are compared to HydraCad. >I kinda wish AutoSprink would go away... > >Ed >Aero > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis >Mack >Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:45 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: Design software > >I currently use both programs. I would have to say that since >converting to AutoSprink, I have seen nearly a 200% increase in >production. There are some things that are "unique" with AutoSprink, >but they are no different than the quirks of other programs. > >The listing is superior for AutoSprink. The calcs are great. I am also >still a fan of HydraCAD. I think hydraCAD has some of the best AutoCAD >cleanup tools out there. The bayspace command in hydracad is also a >great tool for use in many buildings. There are comparable entities in >AutoSprink. > >I could probably write a volume comparing the pros v cons of each >program. >I will say that since AutoSprink dropped their price SIGNIFICANTLY, it >is going to get a larger market share. > >You may also want to visit the AutoSprink forums at www.autosprink.com >to see what issues / comments other users are having. > >Travis >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy >Johnston >Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:34 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Design software > >We are considering making the jump from HydraCAD to Autosprink It is a >big dollar difference and would like some impute from somebody that has >used both. Not looking for software sales men, but people using it >daily. >Any comments would be greatly appreciated. >If you don't think it should be a forum topic my Email is >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Thank you for your attention. >Andy Johnston > > > >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: >2/14/2007 >7:54 AM > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/686 - Release Date: >2/14/2007 >7:54 AM > > >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, Connecticut 860-535-2080 www.fpdc.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
