Best place to buy Form Z?

LivinOnTheEdge · July 30th, 2003

I'll be getting the new version soon for the business i work for, and was wondering where the cheapest place to buy it would be.

Anyone know?
Thanks.

Chris_Mac · July 30th, 2003

I would reccomend that you NOT buy it...... At least not until they've finished with the Gamma version and release a full working version.

I've had a ridiculous amount of problems using version 4.0...... I would have been much better sticking with 3.9.

just my opinion of course........

crazy homeless guy · July 31st, 2003

i agree w/ chris_mac.

version 4 has potential, but is buggy and slow right now when compared to 3.9 or 3.9.5. during the 3.9 release formz reached a certain level of maturity, where the bugs were worked out, and the engine was well tuned. formz is now trying to go to the next level with version 4. it is going to take a little while to iron out the bugs, and get everything running as smoothly as it was in 3.9. not only was 4 a major step, but it was also a re-write from the ground up.

anyway, i would highly recommend buying 3.9 used. formz does not sell it anymore, but you might be able to find it on ebay or somewhere like that. then in maybe a year, inquire about upgrading to version 4.

jackb602 · July 31st, 2003

I strongly recommend Architect's Toolbox.

http://www.archtool.com/pages/fzsales.html

They offer a good discount but, more importantly, they include their own customized interface which makes Form•Z DRAMATICALLY easier to learn and use. I can't overstate how much their interface helped my efficiency and productivity. They also offer excellent classes in Form•Z. Hope this helps,
Jack

LivinOnTheEdge · July 31st, 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by crazy homeless guy:
i agree w/ chris_mac.

version 4 has potential, but is buggy and slow right now when compared to 3.9 or 3.9.5. during the 3.9 release formz reached a certain level of maturity, where the bugs were worked out, and the engine was well tuned. formz is now trying to go to the next level with version 4. it is going to take a little while to iron out the bugs, and get everything running as smoothly as it was in 3.9. not only was 4 a major step, but it was also a re-write from the ground up.

anyway, i would highly recommend buying 3.9 used. formz does not sell it anymore, but you might be able to find it on ebay or somewhere like that. then in maybe a year, inquire about upgrading to version 4.

Thats a good idea. I checked ebay and didn't see any versions for sale.

Anyone know where I might get a used version of Z, maybe 3.9.5?

Rick · July 31st, 2003

Livin

I am an authorized formZ reseller in NYC. Every copy of formZ we have sold in the Gamma period includes v 4.0 gamma and v 3.9.5

I've been using 4.0 in my work lately but have recommended to most clients that they install 3.9.5 when doing primarally architectural work on windows. The license you buy now will include a free upgrade to the final shipping version of 4.0.

If you'd like any further info please ask.

Rick Bernstein

mshamlian · August 18th, 2008

Does anyone know where I can buy a 3.95 version of FormZ? PC version that is? Thanks.

Mark Shamlian

Frosty · August 19th, 2008

I'm pretty sure you'll have to find a used copy somehow. I'm uncertain if that's possible with their licensing. Checkout the website first and search for license transfers.

mshamlian · August 19th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

I'm pretty sure you'll have to find a used copy somehow. I'm uncertain if that's possible with their licensing. Checkout the website first and search for license transfers.

Thanks...I will do that...
Mark

July 31st, 2003	#3 (permalink)
crazy homeless guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,895 Name: travis schmiesing	i agree w/ chris_mac. version 4 has potential, but is buggy and slow right now when compared to 3.9 or 3.9.5. during the 3.9 release formz reached a certain level of maturity, where the bugs were worked out, and the engine was well tuned. formz is now trying to go to the next level with version 4. it is going to take a little while to iron out the bugs, and get everything running as smoothly as it was in 3.9. not only was 4 a major step, but it was also a re-write from the ground up. anyway, i would highly recommend buying 3.9 used. formz does not sell it anymore, but you might be able to find it on ebay or somewhere like that. then in maybe a year, inquire about upgrading to version 4. __________________ travis schmiesing

July 31st, 2003	#4 (permalink)
jackb602 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 440 Name: Jack Bransfield	I strongly recommend Architect's Toolbox. http://www.archtool.com/pages/fzsales.html They offer a good discount but, more importantly, they include their own customized interface which makes Form•Z DRAMATICALLY easier to learn and use. I can't overstate how much their interface helped my efficiency and productivity. They also offer excellent classes in Form•Z. Hope this helps, Jack __________________ Built Light

July 31st, 2003	#6 (permalink)
Rick Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 7 Name: Rick Bernstein	Livin I am an authorized formZ reseller in NYC. Every copy of formZ we have sold in the Gamma period includes v 4.0 gamma and v 3.9.5 I've been using 4.0 in my work lately but have recommended to most clients that they install 3.9.5 when doing primarally architectural work on windows. The license you buy now will include a free upgrade to the final shipping version of 4.0. If you'd like any further info please ask. Rick Bernstein __________________ Rick Bernstein www.threedt.com

August 18th, 2008	#7 (permalink)
mshamlian Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3 Name: Mark Shamlian	Re: Best place to buy Form Z? Does anyone know where I can buy a 3.95 version of FormZ? PC version that is? Thanks. Mark Shamlian

August 19th, 2008	#8 (permalink)
Frosty Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Durham, NC Age: 35 Posts: 1,008 Name: Steve Shaw	Re: Best place to buy Form Z? I'm pretty sure you'll have to find a used copy somehow. I'm uncertain if that's possible with their licensing. Checkout the website first and search for license transfers. __________________ Steve Shaw, M.Arch www.crucialperception.com

July 30th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
LivinOnTheEdge Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 40 Name: Brendan Kennedy	I'll be getting the new version soon for the business i work for, and was wondering where the cheapest place to buy it would be. Anyone know? Thanks.

July 30th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Chris_Mac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London, England (formerly Glasgow, Scotland) Age: 30 Posts: 112 Name: Chris McLaughlin	I would reccomend that you NOT buy it...... At least not until they've finished with the Gamma version and release a full working version. I've had a ridiculous amount of problems using version 4.0...... I would have been much better sticking with 3.9. just my opinion of course........

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