I have been using AutoCAD LT at work for a little while and want to take the next step (into 3D) for home use. The cost of a full licence from Autodesk simply rules it out of consideration for me.
Would anyone care to share their opinions on the viable alternatives?
What about PunchCAD Shark LT?
http://www.punchcad.com/p-11-shark-lt-v8.aspx
fwiw) It appears that it pays to do some digging. Here's a discount voucher:
http://www.colormango.com/product/pu...lt_119674.html
Here's a 75% discount coupon for the full version, albeit expired:
http://couponfollow.com/code/details/477073
Incidentally, the best value 2D CAD software I have found is by the owners (as distinct from creators) of SolidWorks; Dassault Systems. It is free and at the same level as AutoCad LT from Autodesk... I presume they are hoping it will attract users to their full version which has some astoundingly good modelling features.
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/product...-downloads.htm
cheers
c