haven't used mathcad in years, but it seems that I'll never go back now.
It is interesting that a grad student I worked with last year used it
for some calculations...I wonder if he was working with the pre- or
post-PTC version.
Of course, PTC asking you to simply empty you wallet into their coffers
is standard operating procedure. Most folks here don't know them, but
they're a big player in the mech/aero world. Back in the 90s it was $10k
for a seat doing 3D modelling, and another $5k if you wanted the
"drafting" module - just in case you decided you wanted to actually put
any of your designs on paper. PTC almost makes the AutoDesk licensing
seem cute and cuddly. I just hope Bentley's purchase of the RAM
products won't do the same thing that PTC has done to Mathcad. I haven't
updated my AdvanSE in about two years in an attempt to avoid figuring
the new licensing scheme. I figure it must be absolute hell since they
sent their regional reps to tell everyone about it...in person (btw -
thanks for the visit, Nina).
Jordan
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