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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I use Turbocad, it can open Autocad
files, and is much more affordable. Seems to work well.<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760</pre>
On 3/12/2014 5:16 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:<br>
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style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Unless there is a
compelling reason to use AutoCAD, like interoperability with
other trades and professions, consider Sketchup Pro and Layout
from Trimble. $500.</div>
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style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">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.</div>
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On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:09 PM, William Miller <span
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<p class="MsoNormal">Friends:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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using is obsolete.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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before I go out and plunk down $4k,
I need to do some research:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do I have to expect to pay that
much?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Where is a good place to purchase?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are there copies of one generation
old programs available?</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am a self teacher but I use
printed texts. What is your favorite Autocad
reference?</p>
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Thanks everyone!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">William</p>
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(hyperlink)</p>
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