Five Apps: Useable CAD apps on the cheap
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CADopia Standard
CADopia Standard
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Although AutoCADrnis the go to CAD application of choice for many organizations, it comes with arnhefty price tag. However, there are a number of other less expensive CADrnapplications available. Some are relatively light weight and are intendedrnprimarily for beginners, while others are intended for professionals and arerneven compatible with AutoCAD drawings. In this article, I will discuss five CADrnapplications other than AutoCAD.
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CADopia Standard
CADopia Standard
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Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
2. Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
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Ashampoorn3D CAD Architecture is primarily used for designing houses. Although thernsoftware includes a number of 3D sample drawings of home exteriors, thernsoftware is also capable of creating interior drawings and editing landscapes.
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Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture is far less complex thanrnCADopia, and is intended primarily as a consumer grade product. It is usefulrnfor those who are considering a home renovation or expansion project.
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Ashampoo 3D CAD architecture sells for $79.95, but a free 40-dayrntrial is available for download.
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Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
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CadStd Lite
CadStd Lite
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CadStd Lite
CadStd Lite
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DoubleCAD XT
DoubleCAD XT
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GstarCAD8
GstarCAD8
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Five less expensive CAD applications
Five less expensive CAD applications
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