mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net wrote:
Actually, I'm not even sure if CAD software is the correct terminology =

for woodwork planning. Back on my last job, the mechanical engineers=20
used CAD packages to draw all sorts of 3D pictures. These packages=20
could get amazingly powerful ... with amazingly high prices too!
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I'm just looking for something that would allow me to draw generic=20
pictures showing relative thickness of boards, placement of screws or=20
dowels or joint types, etc.
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Now, I happen to have (purchased via Internet) Pat's plans for a really=
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nice fence. The pictures in his download file are far more elaborate=20
than I would need (albeit really nice!).
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Anyway, I'd appreciate any suggestions for looking at various software =

packages. I'm profient at CorelDraw, PowerPoint and others like that. =

But they don't make construction drawings any easier.
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Thanks!
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Jack
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TurboCAD at the least if you can afford it -- professional version is=20
much better....

http://turbocad.com/

Use professional as the benchmark when looking at other programs...

It looks to me like one of the few good ones at a low price.



See this synopsis.

http://www.woodbin.com/docs/cad.htm




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Will R.
Jewel Boxes and Wood Art
http://woodwork.pmccl.com
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those=20
who have not got it.=94 George Bernard Shaw