I use autocad for drafting, and rhinoceros for 3d design.

 

Finally upgraded to full 2012!!! Finally back to 3D. Got bored today and drew this.

 

Nice! I can dig it

 

I Use Both Microsoft Viseo (2010) and Autocad (2011).

Viseo is very quick to learn and extremely easy to label

AutoCad is the industry standard and costs around 5k

I just bought Viseo for home use at 40 bucks.


Take a CAD class itll make you very profecent quickly

 

SolidWorks, Pro-E, Rhino,.. just a few that I use as a design engineer.

 

Revit, Cad, 3d max, design review, ecotech, ...architect so its all design and production.

 

We develop video games. We use 3DS Max, Maya, ZBrush and Mudbox.

 

I use Google SketchUp. It's a 3D CAD program Google acquired, it's free at www.sketchup.google.com

 

For work I use solidworks, I also like AutoCAD. Really depends on what I'm trying to accomplish and whether a 3D model is needed.

 

I am a professional Blender user. I use it for 3D modeling and all things video. The learning curve is very steep but well worth it. Google Sketchup is also a great choice for getting your feet wet in 3D. It can export and import a good number of formats. http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/p.../whygopro.html Qcad may also be an option for you. http://www.qcad.org/qcad.html Good luck.