That is interesting. I have actually found AutoSprink to be more flexible in layer naming and things like that the architects/owners I have dealt with require. In the past, HydraCAD was not as flexible with layer naming and such. But, that may have changed.
Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either program. You are going to buy either a Lamborghini or a Ferrari. Is either one really a bad choice? :-) On 6/2/2010 11:00 AM, Michael Gallello wrote: > Depends on your clients and what you actually need the program to do. They > both have their strengths and weaknesses as all programs do. I've worked > with both, and worked both on the Engineering and Construction sides of our > world. > > On the contracting end, AutoSprink has more strengths for sprinkler design. > But on the Engineering end, especially with the massive spread of various > requirements that owners / architects want and what "level" of drawings are > wanted, HydraCAD for sure. > > So, just like picking out a car, you need to assess what you need it to do. > As soon as you figure that out, check out the software of both to see the > better fit. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of G. Tim Stone > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:57 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: SprinkCAD vs HydraCAD > > AutoSprink VR8 Hands down. > > G. Tim Stone > > G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC > NICET Level III Engineering Technician > Fire Protection Sprinkler Design > and Consulting Services > > 117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452 > TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343 > [email protected] > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:sprinklerforum- >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Harris >> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 11:50 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: SprinkCAD vs HydraCAD >> >> >> If you were changing over from bare bones AutoCAD to a dedicated >> sprinkler >> program which would you choose? >> >> Brian Harris >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >> >> For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] >> >> To Unsubscribe, send an email to:Sprinklerforum- >> [email protected] >> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >> > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
