Scenario 2a:
Provider using 2004 and reciever using 2000/2000i/2002 both want to use
intelligent AECC objects:
PUSH2K/POP2K
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John Uhden, Cadlantic/formerly CADvantage
http://www.cadlantic.com
Sea Girt, NJ
"Drew Burgasser" wrote in message
news:C2BC7FC0A633E3F492A573C63F940844@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> It really depends...
>
> Scenario 1:
> You export your 2004 drawings to AutoCAD 2000 format (thus dumbing down ldt
> objects into AutoCAD primitive entities). The drafter likes to see the
> drawing in this format. This is the way he wants it. Also, he'll never
> send that drawing back to you for you to do some more work on it.
> Answer:
> You may be okay going with Civil Series 2004. Make sure you install the
> latest sp and look at the AEC Editor tab in Options for Export to AutoCAD
> options.
>
> Scenario 2:
> Drafter wants to actually work with your ldt objects (points, contours,
> grading) in AutoCAD 2002. He doesn't want you to dumb the drawings down.
> Answer:
> Stay with 2002. There's know way the drafter will be able to view your ldt
> 2004 objects in 2002, unless they are dumbed down thru the Export to AutoCAD
> 2000 process.
>
> Scenario 3:
> Exactly like Scenario 1 except that drafter will give you back your drawing
> and you want to work with ldt objects in that drawing just like you did
> before you Exported to AutoCAD 2000.
> Answer:
> Stay with 2002. There's no way you can get your original drawing back the
> way it was before you exported to AutoCAD 2000.
>
> If you go with scenario 1, you should test a few times to make sure you both
> don't get fatal errors and drawing corruption (consequences that seem to
> appear when moving back and forth between different versions and flavors).
>
> Imho, stay with 2002.
>
> Sincerely,
> Drew Burgasser
> CAD Masters, Inc.
>
>
> "Kevin S" wrote in message
> news:ABFB1A95985F6CEE535AAAD94DC7C921@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I received my Civil Series 2004 and am ready to upgrade. BUT, I work
> > closely with another drafter who works in Map2002. He won't be able to
> > upgrade till after the new year (budget). I've heard it's a pain to work
> > back and forth between 2004 and 2002, especially if one is LDD (civil
> > series).
> >
> > Any advice or suggestions is appreciated...
> >
> >
> >
>
>
