Hi - I figured I should respond to this post - I might have a little
intimate knowledge of the subject.

I'll give you a little back ground here - The article was actually written
in January and February of '04. At the time, the software reviewed was the
latest version, and the prices were all correct. Between the time I
reviewed the software, and the article was actually printed, DesignCAD was
fully purchased by IMSI software, and a newer version of designCAD was
released: Version 15. Apparently Version 15 can still be purchased for $99,
but only comes with 1 training CD.

In all honesty, I don't believe that DesignCAD or IMSI knew how I evaluated
either of their software products until the Magazine hit the News Stands -
Never the Less, I wish they still kept the pricing the same.

I'm not Familiar at all with Version 15 of their software, but what I can
say is if Version 15 is anything like 14, then it's still a decent buy -

Hope this answers some questions - Thanks for reading!

Gregory Paolini - Roycroft Renaissance Artisan
Handcrafted Custom Furniture & Cabinetry

www.GregoryPaolini.com


"Bob" wrote in message
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The latest issue of Fine Woodworking had a good evaluation article
called "CAD on a budget". It reviewed CAD packages for under $100.
Based on the reviews I decided to get a copy of Design CAD 3D Max. Boy
was I chagrined to find they have DOUBLED the price of the software.
Its now $199. It seems more than slightly coincidental that the price
jumped so much right after a good review in a magazine. I think that
practice stinks and I'll pass on the purchase.

Bob