Looking for CAD Software

Hi guys,

I'm currently waiting to enroll on an evening course in using AuoCAD 2006 at a local college so that I can progress o become a CAD Draughtsman.

I've looked into AutoCAD and have downloaded the free trial (I can't quite aford the full program) onto my parents Windows PC because you can't get a MAC version.

Could any of you sugges a decent CAD program designed for use on OS X? Preferably one tha is very similar to AutoCAD!

Thanks,

Hello tom_hoyle!

You might want to check this website, Architosh, which specializes in all things CAD and 3D for the Mac. They post reviews and news and if ever you want to have user feedback on apps just ask in the forums there, you will get opinions from hands on experience.

Hope this helps. :girl:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002MG6E0/

hope that helps

your alternative option is 2 dual boot with windows using boot camp or parralel and install a cad application there
my school uses pro desktop

Your best bet is to run AutoCAD on your Mac through Boot Camp. There are options for CAD programs on a Mac, but nothing that I have used comes close to being as good as AutoCAD. All CAD programs are different, and if you are learning on AutoCAD, having some cheap imitation probably wouldn't help you at all. You probably know just as well as I do that learning any CAD program is lots of work and a hassle.

Check and see if AutoCAD is available through your school bookstore. At my school bookstore, they offer a discounted copy. If you do ever buy the program, keep in mind that the "Lite" version doesn't include 3-D stuff. It's only 2-D. But instead of wanting $4,000 for AutoCAD, the bookstore only wants about $400.

Here you will find alternate CAD software, price ranging from $0 to $999. I personally prefer TurboCAD($99)

Hey guys, his Mac specs say iBook, so he can't boot camp.

I was thinking the same thing after I made my post. I still don't believe that there is a program that even comes close to AutoCAD in terms of options and ease of use. I'm going to say get AutoCAD and just stick with a PC then.