Ah, I read somewhere that there would be no upgrade available, not that it
makes mcuh difference.
"Barry Higginbottom" wrote in message
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> "Stephen Tall" wrote in message
> news:SMRT388957B7D@smartdrive.co.uk...
> > > The biggest changes in version 8 from 5 are going to be some errors
are
> > cleaned
> > > up and printing the grid and a really neat way to create your own
hatch
> > > patterns.Plus it is supported on Windows XP.
> >
> > Oh and don't forget my personal favourite....the ability to draw clouds!
> >
> > > > Also, any recommendations on upgrading to latest version, Would I
have
> a
> > > > HUGE learning curve like when I went from V2 to V5?, Would you
> upgrade?
> > Why?
> >
> > Since version 5 the actual interface etc has not changed much, the main
> > differences have been in "added features" such as the pretty lame 3D
> > extrusion, clouds, etc etc. I would hang about in here a bit before
> > getting V8, some of the old sweats are sure to dig up a few "added
> features"
> > that might be a bit of a problem. Also bear in mind that being designed
> to
> > work for Windows XP (Xtra Pathetic maybe?) V8 doesn't support win95, and
> > probably isn't too-efficient with memory in win98.
> >
> > Sadly I'm not in a position to be able to upgrade since we can only run
> > win95 here at the office, plus the lack of an "upgrade" price makes it a
> bit
> > pricey.
>
> Hi Stephen
>
> There is an upgrade price on the UK web site, that's where I got my
> 'upgrade' from.
>
> Pity it's on backorder :>(
>
> Barry
>
>