Utility Mapping Software

[upro]

I am needing to buy a new mapping software for utilities that I have marked and laid out. I am looking for suggestions. I have used AutoCAD since the ol' college days. Just wondering if any of you SUE or Private locate firms has a software program you would suggest.

Thanks

[yahoo]

you'l get more replys by tomorrow i'm sure!

[TMO]

Utiliquests E-sketch software is pretty awesome , i have no idea if youd ever be able to purchase rights to use it , but it could be probably be duplicated .

[upro]

Wow I was hoping I would get some suggestions. Is there not anyone on here that uses any mapping software?

[upro]

Thanks Yahoo but no one is replying and TMO, I say I probably could not get a license for Utiliquests program but thanks for replying. I have used AutoCAD as I stated and I found a company called Trimble and have been looking at their stuff. Like I said though thanks for replying

[MOJO]

AutoDesk - $8k
AutoCAD - $5k
Pro/ENGINEER WILDFIRE 4.0 - $4k
SolidWolrks - $3k
Robert McNeel Rhino 4.0 - $1k

Good luck...

[GPGrasshopper]

ARCGIS is really popular. Almost every engineering school teaches it, it is compatible with Bentley MicroStation, AutoCad, DataCad, and imports and exports database, Excel, and XML files. About 1200 a seat.

[upro]

Thanks MOJO and GPGrasshopper I'll check into them and see if I can figure out what will be best for the least amount of money