Gary,
The biggest grumbler was over how Autodesk handled the SNAP function. Now it is more dynamic. For example, the snap is off until you initiate a command like Line. Then it turns itself on and the cursor jumps around per the snap value. If you are used to using the Snap for lining things up prior to starting a command, this will take a little getting used to. They did provide a patch to allow one to return to the way Snap used to work, but I try to learn the new function before I give up on it. It was a bit different but now that I am used to it, I like it.
Another new thing is how the right mouse context sensative menus are configured. Instead of the vertical list, now you have a circular array of commands. I like this. It makes it so that you do not have to move your mouse very far to get to the command you want to use (instead of having to scroll to the top or bottom of the list).
I already mentioned the reorder of the project list. In addition to this, you can now organize the project list into subfolders which is nice.
Since I was starting at a new company, it made sense to go straight to ACE 2013 since I did not have any unique menus or icons developed yet.
I am disappointed that the Power Check Feature which has been available since 2008 (I think) still does not allow you to automatically fill in the XData pertaining to it still making it pretty useless from a time management POV.
Do you need to install it right now? I suppose that is a judgement call on your part. I like the new features, but YMMV.
Bob Hanrahan
Ace User since 1998
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