X5 beta

[bbbuilders]

For those that have tried X5, Would you recommend making the change to X5 now during BETA, or waiting until after BETA?

[VHampton]

My 2 cents, even though it seems pretty stable so far once you turn over a plan to a new version there's no going back in case you experience a blip.

I guess it depends on how compatible your hardware is with the new update.

[perryh]

It's good to go as far as I'm concerned, use it every day.

[lbuttery]

As aready stated, I would wait - there's no turning back

Lew

[perryh]

Why Lew, X5 is great. How long have you been using it?
I'm doing full working drawing using everything.

[lbuttery]

Perry:

it could be the greatest in the world - doesn't matter

as a 30+ programming veteran I have learned not to trust beta

even then I generally wait awhile after the official release to start projects in the new version - just to be sure it's stable etc

I let users like you be the ones with the arrows in the back

I would hate to be working on a client project and have an issue arise

then telling the client they have to wait....

just my opinion

Lew

[perryh]

It depends on the company.

The last 4 versions of the public beta release has been very good and stable, even the pre public releases have been good enough to do full production drawings.

I see no reason not to go for it at this point.

[kiwideziner]

I would go for it on any work that is not really close to complete. X5 is stable but as with all upgrades there can be small inconsistencies so I have always said if there are time constraints or it is close to finished, finish it in the old version. But start any new jobs in the new version.

[William H Lynch]

Just completed computer demo on X5 to a prospective contractor. No crashes, no problems, no arrows in back. He's sold, townhouse project in my pocket!

Bill

[kirk.clemons]

As with any upgrade, Beta or Stable, your habit should be to first backup your data.
This way if there is an issue you have the older version of the file to revert to.

If you start a new project in the new version and experience a problem, having a regular backup plan in place is your best protection. With a backup plan in place you have very little to worry about.

[Chiefer]

X5 is not yet stable.

[HumbleChief]

X5 is not yet stable.

Chief X5 is not yet stable on my system either. I crashed again when changing out materials. My mistake starting a project in X5 that I may not be able to finish. Perhaps I can simply paint the stucco or find another workaround for now.

[perryh]

Chiefer
Maybe it user error, because I dont have any problems whatsoever. also might be computer problems. You just cant make those statements. X5 is great if you know what your doing.

A hint when the final comes out there will be some minor bugs, and with every version. I just learned to live with them.

[Chiefer]

Chiefer
You just cant make those statements. X5 is great if you know what your doing.

perryh,

why can't i just make those statements?

[dshall]

perryh,

why can't i just make those statements?

Yeah Perry, why can't we make those statements, I have studs sticking out of my roof............... whats' up with that? There could be some major problems here...................... just kidding guys, I am just goofing with you.