Moving from AutoCAD to Microstation?
Discussion
DON'T DO IT!
What are you using it for?
I currently use Microstation for, thankfully, very limited 2D work.
To be fair, where I work they offer no training in it as it's a very outdated product withing the company.
Autocat is far easier to pick up. Just about anyone can draw basic items in autocad.
I suppose it will come down to application and training as to whether or not you like it.
What are you using it for?
I currently use Microstation for, thankfully, very limited 2D work.
To be fair, where I work they offer no training in it as it's a very outdated product withing the company.
Autocat is far easier to pick up. Just about anyone can draw basic items in autocad.
I suppose it will come down to application and training as to whether or not you like it.
Elneld said:
DON'T DO IT!
I am an occasional autocad user, everyone I know who has used auto desk prefers it when moving to micro station, but they have made the transfer.
Crossrail and Network Rail are using it and there is a lack of talent out there, I saw some big contract rates doing the rounds recently!
I did it a few years ago when my company was seeking a standard platform across departments.
MS isn't a bad tool, I invested a huge amount of time into it (had 3D work on Bentley's website, attended the BE conferences and awards in the US, we won a couple too). I saw it as a good way to upskill in a product this isn't widely taught but does pop up in some strange places - you'd be surprised.
It is hugely counter intuitive as an AutoCAD user though. Hardest part is unlearning the stuff you know now but it can be done and I can now use both to the same level.
It was all for nought though as a change in ICT management saw it kicked out after 6 years and a heavier investment in Autodesk stuff.
Back in 2008 (when I was learning it), training was a nightmare. I had to spend a week in London (im in the North East) to undertake a 3D modelling course. All other courses were delivered by Bentley themselves.
In short, worth the investment from a CV point of view, but prepare to work for it.
MS isn't a bad tool, I invested a huge amount of time into it (had 3D work on Bentley's website, attended the BE conferences and awards in the US, we won a couple too). I saw it as a good way to upskill in a product this isn't widely taught but does pop up in some strange places - you'd be surprised.
It is hugely counter intuitive as an AutoCAD user though. Hardest part is unlearning the stuff you know now but it can be done and I can now use both to the same level.
It was all for nought though as a change in ICT management saw it kicked out after 6 years and a heavier investment in Autodesk stuff.
Back in 2008 (when I was learning it), training was a nightmare. I had to spend a week in London (im in the North East) to undertake a 3D modelling course. All other courses were delivered by Bentley themselves.
In short, worth the investment from a CV point of view, but prepare to work for it.
I have gone back to Microstation after an 8 year gap on Autocad and Prosteel. Big change again, but it always is going from either to the other one. Especially here in Hong Kong where the MTR corporation insists all its construction jobs are run on Microstation, whether you are a major consultant or contractor to a sub-contractior. Looks good on your CV to be able to use multiple platforms. I am also trying to get some Revit experience, but difficult to get a job where they want minimum of 2 years of Revit, but igniore my almost 30 years of engineering/construction drafting/modelling experience from 3 countries. anyway, OP good luck, its OK if you have colleages to ask questions.
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