The PAM IT Committee is conducting a simple survey to compile some background data on the use of AutoCAD by Malaysian Architects. This data will be used by PAM to strategise on how to continue the fight for upgrades of older versions of the software. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionaire and return it to PAM. The questionaire can also be found in the latest issue of Berita Akitek
SECTION A - PREAMBLE
1. Is your firm using AutoCAD software ?
YES NO
2. What other CAD software (other than AutoCAD) are you using:
SECTION B - AutoCAD USAGE DETAILS (Answer only if you are using AutoCAD software)
3. What version / year did you first start using AutoCAD ?
Version: Year started using:

4.

 How many licenses do you own of the following products:
- AutoCAD 2002
- AutoCAD 2000i
- AutoCAD 2000
- AutoCAD rel 14
- AutoCAD rel 13
- AutoCAD rel 12
- AutoCAD rel 11 and older
- AutoCAD LT 2002
- AutoCAD LT 2000i
- AutoCAD LT 2000 and older
5. Are you using ALL the copies of AutoCAD you own ?
YES NO
6. If NOT, what percentage of the licenses you own are you currently using ?
%
7. Do you think the upgrade price asked (RM 4,000 +) is reasonable ?
YES NO
8. Do you think the upgrade frequency (lately almost yearly) is reasonable ?
YES NO
9. According to your estimate, what percentage of the AutoCAD command set/features do you regularly use ?
10. Do you think the current AutoCAD software is under-powered, over-powered or just nice ?
11. Why do you continue using AutoCAD ?
12. Does the use of a CAD software by other consultants you regularly work with influnce your choice ?
YES NO
13. Does the use of a CAD software by you influnce other consultants you regularly work with ?
YES NO
14. Have you been satisfied with the level of support and service provided by your CAD vendor ?
YES NO
15. What has been the biggest letdown, if any, in the support and service by your CAD vendor ?
16. What is the single most important reason why you have not upgraded to the latest version of AutoCAD ?
17. If upgrades to previous version were made available, how many copies of your old AutoCAD, if any, would you upgrade ?
18. If upgrades to previous versions were made available, what time frame do you feel would be reasonable ?
19. Are you seriously looking at alternative CAD software ?
YES NO
20. Do you foresee any problems in switching to alternative CAD software, should one be identified ?
YES NO
SECTION C - FURTHER COMMENT (eg. related shortcoming that you wish PAM can assist in, etc)
 
OPTIONAL - RESPONDENT INFO (Provide your particulars & contact details so that PAM may keep you informed via e-mail)
Name of Respondent:
Email:
Name of Firm:
Size of Firm: Year Establish: