[cad-linux] Re: DXF,DWG,HPGL to Web server

  • From: "Brian Johnson" <bjohnson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: cad-linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 03:01:02 +0000

Sorry, got sent out to job sites today

Well, basically I'm trying to evaluate Catia features in comparison to AutoCad 
R14
that we currently use in preparation for the possible release of a Linux catia
version

We mostly do 2d drawings and I assume most 2d drafting packages including Catia
have suitable tools for that (we don't do any complex curves that have to match
mathematical formula)

But we do take heavy advantage of paper space, model space, external references 
and
floating viewports - let me know if you don't recognize these Autodesk terms

So my main question is - does Catia have similar features to these AutoCad 
features?

Other questions include:
how easy is it to use?
how difficult would it be for a user to switch from AutoCad to Catia?
how much does it cost?
are the drawings formats semi-standard?
does it have features for civil and structural engineering that make it better 
than
Autocad in some ways?
do they have server versions that could be used on the LAN (multi user shared
licensing)





phrostie (pfrostie@xxxxxxxxx) wrote*:
>
>
>So what are the questions?
>
>On Monday 08 July 2002 18:45, you wrote:
>> You're a Catia user?  Have I got questions for you
>>
>> Do you mind?
>>
>> phrostie (pfrostie@xxxxxxxxx) wrote*:
>> >although DWF is an option,  a rastor or pdf is easier for the end user.
>> >i'm not sure if there are any opensource/crossplatform dwf viewers.
>> >if you wish to view a dwf you would be forced to do so from a x86
>> > platform. even if you used a dwf viewer with wine or the Xrossover plugin
>> > it would be limited to x86 hardware.
>> >
>> >as a Catia driver i would hate to have to hunt down a PC so that i can use
>> >IE, when netscape runs just fine on RS hardware.  my current employer, and
>> >some of my prior ones, make extensive use of Tiffs and PDFs for this
>> > purpose.
>
>

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