Switched from AutoCAD to BricsCAD on a whim for a commercial project last month...

I had a residential project due in 3 weeks and my AutoCAD license was about to renew at $1,800. A buddy at the local trade show in Cleveland said BricsCAD did everything I needed for half the price. Figured I'd gamble on the 30 day trial. First week was brutal relearning the shortcuts. But by week 2 I was laying out ductwork faster than I ever did in AutoCAD. The steel detailing tools are way better for what I do. Saved $900 on the license too. Anyone else made the jump to a cheaper alternative and stuck with it?

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wesley_thompson27d ago

Bet your resale value just tanked harder than AutoCAD's customer service.

rose_grant7827d ago

I saw a report saying used Autodesk seats have dropped like 40% in value this quarter. @wesley_thompson you called it perfectly, that customer service comparison is SPOT on.