AD 3.3? ouch. on top of that new CAD standards? AAAAUuugh!!

We use AD2, but most of us just ignore the 3d stuff. We still draw in 2d lines. Some do use the 3d stuff to generate walkthroughs but that is all they are good for. Most of our clients don't care about that, and would probably blow a gasket if they found out we were billing them for it. I like drawing in 3d, but can only get away with exteriors for presentation renderings. even then, I fall back into my pre-architectural-desktop 3d tools, because I just haven't had the time to leard AD2 yet.

If you're looking for work, I might be able to help. We have some consultants that are really good employers from what I hear. Working in Spokane, WA might be a culture shock though. Firms here average 2 to 30 people. Salaries are probably less, however so's the cost of living. A modest (3 bdrm) home goes for about 120,000. (Seattle and Portland are different, I'm talking about po' little Spokane) Spokane is a nice little town of about 200,000. Our downtown has towers that "tower" about 15 stories in the air. :)

If you ever feel like scouting out the place, I've got a spare bed, home-cooked meals, and a few contacts for you. You've got my e-mail, just say the word. I mean it.

This is the M.E. firm, that my firm sends most of our business to:
<a href="http://www.lseng.com/>http://www.lseng.com/
I've personally worked with the Principal, Ron Burke on a number of projects. I've found that in Spokane most Principals still get their hands dirty with work rather than just managing. I like that.

regards,

-Steve G. (wondering if the Chamber of Commerce gives out commissions)