PowerDraft is a slightly reduced-function version of MicroStation produced
by Bentley, Inc. PowerDraft has a lower price point than full
MicroStation versions, and as of January 2005, PowerDraft is now
available free to students.
PowerDraft
is a valuable teaching and learning aid and should be fully utilized
by students in all design areas. A link is provided below to download the current XM version of PowerDraft from
Bentley, Inc.
Please note that you must also download the Prerequisite Pack (called Microsoft technology) and install that software before installing the actual PowerDraft software. It is not possible to install PowerDraft until you have done so.
You don't need to download the Student Guide or Instructor Guide which contain minimal instruction.
After installing the software it will need to "phone home" to Bentley's Select Server to register the software. This is an automatic process if you have an open internet connection.
This page also provides a link to our web site to download an Adobe Acrobat file containing a comparison between PowerDraft and full MicroStation versions as they relate to our MicroStation 2D and 3D Training Manuals Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Our
XM 2D Level 1 and Level 2 training manuals work extremely well with PowerDraft and minimal adjustment is
necessary from the full version instruction.
However, since PowerDraft has only basic 3D functionality, our 3D
Level 3 manual is of minimal use for this software version.
Please
feel free to contact us without obligation if you require further information. |
