drafting software
 

Anyone else on here draw plans for projects with a CAD program? I have used Autodesk in the past, but would like to find something that is easy to use and cheap while still doing a good job and accurate. If you guys know of anything, please let me know.

Josh

Not sure if you'll be able to get all three of those things in one package. What type of plans do you draw up?

All I do is single family homes and remodels. Something like Autodesk AutoCAD would be overkill.

Josh

Is there an open-source CAD program? I need one.

I got a pirated copy of real AutoCAD somewhere, but I don't wanna dig it out...

What kind of cad work, auto cad is good for architecture, Autodesk inventor is good for drawin stuff, and solid works is too.

Autodesk inventor and solid works compete with each other all the time trying to make better programs.

I mainly need something for drafting house plans, or plans for remodels. Floor plans, cross-sections, elevations, those kinds of things. A good dimensioning tool is a must.

Auto-Cad would be good, they have a nice artitecture program on there, i think they got a demo on their site.

I love the Autocad, but it is around $800. I should look at them again, I haven't checked them out since I used Autocad 2008LT free trial.

i havent used autocad or autodesk inventor since 2006.

but i loved drawing on autodesk inventor

I just looked at Chief architect and I was impressed, until I saw the price-tag. $2100.