New CAD user needs some guidance

[ibuildnyc]

I have been in the Construction Industry for 10 years. I always wanted to design since I went to school for Architecture.

I decided it was time to learn AutoCAD. I have contacted a top Autodesk training and reseller and have purchased AutoCAD Revit
Architecture Suite 2010.

OK, now here is where I need help. My computer was 8 years old. So I just purchased a Dell XPS 16 lap top with 8 gig RAM, 2.93 intel core 2 duo processor, 1 gig ATI video RAM. etc. Vista 64 bit system

I went crazy so I hope this meets the new CAD requirements. Please feel free to comment. I can still change my order.

Now I need a mouse. Or 2? I have been reading that most people use a mouse on one side and a 3D mouse on the left side. I was looking into 3DConnexion for a 3D mouse and logitech for a right side mouse. I do not mind spending money but I want the best possible setup. Does anyone have a recommendation for mice and or set up? I am a rightey. Keeping in mind I will be travelling often.

Can someone please lend a hand.

Thanks!
ibuildnyc

[parveensharma2130]

Dell has launched Quad core processor is it's laptops with Ram expandable upto 16 gig. I personally recommend that with an 3d optical mouse.

Parveen Sharma

[Anonymous]

Revit does not support the 3d mouse.

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Jeff Hanson
SME (Subject Matter Expert)
Autodesk - BIM UX
Manchester, NH


wrote in message news:6214647@discussion.autodesk.com...
I have been in the Construction Industry for 10 years. I always wanted to
design since I went to school for Architecture.

I decided it was time to learn AutoCAD. I have contacted a top Autodesk
training and reseller and have purchased AutoCAD Revit
Architecture Suite 2010.

OK, now here is where I need help. My computer was 8 years old. So I just
purchased a Dell XPS 16 lap top with 8 gig RAM, 2.93 intel core 2 duo
processor, 1 gig ATI video RAM. etc. Vista 64 bit system

I went crazy so I hope this meets the new CAD requirements. Please feel
free to comment. I can still change my order.

Now I need a mouse. Or 2? I have been reading that most people use a mouse
on one side and a 3D mouse on the left side. I was looking into 3DConnexion
for a 3D mouse and logitech for a right side mouse. I do not mind spending
money but I want the best possible setup. Does anyone have a recommendation
for mice and or set up? I am a rightey. Keeping in mind I will be
travelling often.

Can someone please lend a hand.

Thanks!
ibuildnyc

[Anonymous]

Revit doesn't support the 3d mouse? And here I'd assumed it was the 3d
mouse that didn't support Revit.

In that case, I'd like to file a complaint. 😜

I love the http://www.3dconnexion.com/spp/index.php in ACA, but, I'm sad
that I can't use it in RMEP.

Melanie Perry
***not all who wander are lost***
http://augi.com/autocad
http://mistressofthedorkness.blogspot.com

Jeff Hanson (Autodesk) wrote:
> Revit does not support the 3d mouse.
>

[Anonymous]

I don't know about 3D mice, but for a "standard" mouse, I always
recommend Logitech MX Revolution. Hands down (no pun intended) the BEST
mouse I've ever used.

ibuildnyc wrote:

> Now I need a mouse. Or 2? I have been reading that most people use a mouse on one side and a 3D mouse on the left side. I was looking into 3DConnexion for a 3D mouse and logitech for a right side mouse. I do not mind spending money but I want the best possible setup. Does anyone have a recommendation for mice and or set up? I am a rightey. Keeping in mind I will be travelling often.
>
> Can someone please lend a hand.
>
> Thanks!
> ibuildnyc