[RE-wrenches] Autocad

[Ray Walters]

I use Turbocad,  it can open Autocad files, and is much more 
affordable.  Seems to work well.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 3/12/2014 5:16 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
> Unless there is a compelling reason to use AutoCAD, like 
> interoperability with other trades and professions, consider Sketchup 
> Pro and Layout from Trimble. $500.
>
> I learned it over a weekend, and with the Instant Roof Pro plugin 
> ($39) I was making convincing and accurate renderings in almost no 
> time. Note: Instant Roof, a necessary plugin for roof modeling, has 
> not been updated for Sketchup 2014, so download 2013 for now. The 
> author is working on it.
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
> Fafco Solar
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:09 PM, William Miller 
> <william at millersolar.com <mailto:william at millersolar.com>> wrote:
>
>     Friends:
>
>     The 3D CAD software I have been using is obsolete.  I have decided
>     to upgrade to Autocad.  I am temporarily using an educational copy
>     while I learn, but  I need to purchase a copy.
>
>     Before I go out and plunk down $4k, I need to do some research:
>
>     Do I have to expect to pay that much?
>
>     Where is a good place to purchase?
>
>     Are there copies of one generation old programs available?
>
>     I am a self teacher but I use printed texts.  What is your
>     favorite Autocad reference?
>
>     Thanks everyone!
>
>     William
>
>     Gradient Cap_mini
>
>     Lic 773985
>
>     millersolar.com <http://millersolar.com> (hyperlink)
>
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>
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