AutoCAD

Platform, Price, and Supplier/Creator

• Windows
• Price:
  • AutoCAD 2008 - $3,995.00
  • AutoCAD LT 2008 - $899.00
  • Student and Educational Licenses with significant discount are available
  • 30-day Free Trial
• Autodesk - http://www.autodesk.com

Applications

• Category: Modeling Tools
• AutoCAD is the one of the first and most widely-used general CAD applications available for 2D drafting, detailing, and conceptal design. In addition to 2D drawing, it includes a full set of basic solid modeling and 3D tools. AutoCAD's native DWG and DXF file formats are considered de-facto standards for CAD data interoperability.
• AutoCAD is used in virtually every industry where detailed CAD is required, such as Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Factory Layout, Interior Design and Architecture, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Graphics Design, Mechanical Engineering and Lighting Design.

Web Resources

• Offical Web Site: http://www.autodesk.com/autocad
• Gallery Examples: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=8446229
• Books and Tutorials: http://www.cadtutor.net/