I find 3D much faster than 2D (although, if I had to use AutoCAD to do it, I
would agree with you). I build a project complete, including joints ect, and
assemble it. 2D prints are easily and quickly generated from the 3D model.
BTW, for 2D work, AutoCAD or Intellicad are my pick.

"Lowell Holmes" wrote in message
-
3-d design is time consuming and yields (IMO) very little. Just so you
will
know, my 3-d training came when I used the Rebis software. That doesn't
make
me an authority, but an informed source. :-)