On Wed, 2011-03-09 at 11:16 -0800, dave wrote: > Synergy works well for me but since I had no drafting/cad training it > came up slow. However, it is very powerful which is one reason for the > steep learning curve. The embedded demos are very helpful. There is a 30 > day free demo that I would suggest you try. > > It has taken me a while but now I can't live without synergy ... well > and get anything done. Use it everyday. :-) > > Dave
I have had the same experience as Dave. I don't use mine often enough to keep current, so it is a challenge to get up to speed when I do use it. It can do some really cool stuff if you take the time to learn it. I have the full 3D version, which a few years ago cost $900. I don't know what is costs now. To me, it seems a little over priced, but it is very important to me to stay with Linux apps, and Synergy is the only serious 3D software around. I have a page of notes from a few years ago: http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/Synergy/ One thing that I keep forgetting, but might be useful, you can open more than one instance at a time (open more than one Synergy). This allows you to work on more than one part, or while learning, check on features and help while you are in the middle of a procedure. Having two screens might be good too. I think anyone that tries to learn Synergy will, at times, curse it, but once you get used to it, it should be worth it. Another thing, Synergy needs a software key which is particular to your PC. If you change your PC, you will most likely need to call Weber Systems to get a new key, which is a code that you type in. If you don't have a key, I think the 3D features are locked out. From the last time I checked, Synergy only works with certain Linux distributions. I think newer Ubuntu's should be okay, but maybe not the latest. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Colocation vs. Managed Hosting A question and answer guide to determining the best fit for your organization - today and in the future. http://p.sf.net/sfu/internap-sfd2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
