Why do I (we?) do that?Īlthough I’ve asked primarily about PAD and Tukatech, I would sincerely appreciate your input and opinions on these or any other programs you know of. I hate making decisions like this, I’ll waffle forever with endless comparisons ostensibly “researching” but it strikes me as decision avoidance. Price wise, both packages are in my price range although PAD is the better value (about $5K, Tukatech is about $7K). On the other hand, is that what it boils down to, feelings? Oh that is not good. In sum, I feel pretty good about both of these companies. Personally, I’ve found Ram and his staff delightful. From what I can tell, Tukatech’s been successful by treating any potential customer well. I think it’s more likely that Tukatech has been too successful as the upstart kid on the block. I don’t think that can be true because they would have been sued a long time ago.
There’s rumors swirling about, some imply they copied it from Gerber or Optitex or whoever else. People seem to object to Ram’s (the founder) salesmanship. I’ve heard negative about Tukatech but not really about the product per se. There’s some cool videos on their site that demonstrate product features (select software >pattern design >demo software features). Kristina has gone above and beyond, scheduling live demonstrations of the product and spoken with me at length by phone. I’ve been pleased with the sales response from them too. I value both opinions because I have little to no CAD experience (like the student) but have commercial needs (the 20 year user). Bad from a user who used it as a student but good from someone who’s used it 20 years. It is easier to avoid making a decision by telling myself it’s out of concern for you. Could that be a source of my prolonged decision-making? That’s what I’m telling myself (ha!). I mean, if I make a bad buy, that’s my problem but I would really hate it if I led others down the wrong path so I’d rather shirk responsibility for that. Two, whatever I buy could be interepreted as an endorsement which would affect other people’s purchasing decisions. One, that I’ll personally make a bad choice. I think I have it narrowed down to PAD and Tukatech. I know, I know, this is a question many of you would think you’d be asking me but I’ve been a hand pattern maker all my life and it’s well past time to make a decision. I don’t know which CAD software program to buy. It is my understanding that other CAD companies will give you a refugee discount (they even call it that) but you have to ask.
StyleCAD gave me a “refugee discount” I had to turn in my old software to them along with the dongle but it was more than worth it. In the event you get stuck with a dog like I did, all is not lost. Then, nearly 3 years ago, I purchased StyleCAD and have been very, very happy with it.Įdit 9/18/18: After 7 years I remain delighted using StyleCAD has literally changed my entire business. Edit 3/13/14: Even with all the research I did, I ended up making a very expensive mistake in purchasing a CAD system it amounted to a $10,000 door stop.
0 kommentar(er)
