AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
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I'm starting a job Monday that is having me switch from AutoCAD to Microstation and I'm really nervous. I have a working copy of MS at my house and I can't seem to get into it... My AutoCAD brain is clogging my Microstation brain. Does anyone have some advice? TIA





RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
Otherwise, MicroStation is completely unintuitive to anyone who has used any other CAD program. I'm in the same boat as you, having some experience in AutoCAD and a fair amount in Terramodel. MS is a mysterious wench who regularly suffers from PMS for me.
Your company may have free access to online training; mine does. Of course I have to get the projects out the door before I can use it... but thank God our company has amazing CAD support.
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
Ciao.
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
Regards,
Namdac
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
Regards,
Namdac
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
How do those online classes fare for the AutoCAD to MS user? All of the training I've found has been very expensive, some as high as $2,000/day.
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
If a company won't hire you because you don't have MicroStation experience you probably don't want to work there anyway. They'd just be looking for a CAD tech to churn out drawings and won't have any respect for your design experience.
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
There are several places one can look to find tutorials on numerous disiplines. FHWA Western Lands Division has a bunch of step by step tutorials for Geopak. Check ask inga, check links......etc.
Does your company have a select services contract with Bentley?
If you do you have everything at your disposal, tutorial, sample, VBA......etc.
francesca,
You sound very angry. Everthing ok? After I worked in the private sector I realized its not all about what CAD Programs you know it's how fast can you crank out drawings. I recently was approached by a firm. (Currently I work for a DOT). They wanted me to come to thier firm and be the CAD Manager and teach all thier techs in how the State turns out work. Makes sense, yes. I told them my salary requirements, Vacation Time.....etc. til I told them I wanted 5% of the profits. They said they can't do that. Its a case of I want something for nothing. If it is'nt the way you want, make it the way you want!
Regards,
Namdac
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)
Where I work (DOT) I too have been shuned by others because they thought I could'nt do work. Oh well. I currently just got promoted to the design floor, from the tech area. I spent 5 yrs. eating other peoples crap and trying to meet thier deadlines because of poor planning. I came on board I have 2 Bridge Replacement projects that were handed to me I currently am 3 yrs. ahead of schedule. I use 3D to design with and use the 3D for Public Hearings. I will be giving a presentation on 3D and 3D line styles next month for my co-workers and the Director.
Just remember one thing if they keep coming to you to get fires put out just do it, in time you will be recognized for your talent and abilities. Just keep chugging along it will come soon.
Regards,
Namdac
RE: AutoCAD expert switching to Microstation (need advice)