Just about all the new features in AutoCAD 2007 are 3D tools...you pay for these with a slower load at launch, less real estate on the screen, and a general slow- down on refresh rates. When I use AutoCAD 2007, I don't work in 3D - I work in 2D. So, I am being annoyed by all the extra 3D gew-gaws I don't need and inconvenienced to boot.

Now, when I work in ADT, I am in 3D and I want all those 3D tools. The new Visual Styles tools - awesome, but even better, the improvements to the Style dialog, the way structural members work, etc. all adds up to a more fun way to get the job done. Working in ADT, I am already used to the slow-down when in 3D mode and am willing to deal with it because the tools make it worth it.

Because the company I work with is in the broadcast industry and television stations are not really investing in CAD, I am not recommending to this company to move to 2007. 99% of their CAD work is in 2D and AutoCAD 2006 is more than sufficient..however, if I was in a different industry, in a different company, I have no doubt I would eagerly be jumping over to 2007.

Even though we won't be upgrading, I will be renewing the company's Autodesk subscriptions in the hopes that the next release will have some improvements that meet our needs.