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#HELLO WORLD

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#34112From: JAMES LUNDYFeb 22, 1992 5:51 AM

HELLO ALL, I am new to this forum. My name is james lundy. I am a student at seneca college and I have just completed my first autocad training course. I am impressed with the autocad package. However, the cost of the package is way beyond my budget. Can any of you suggest a cheaper alternative. I am not an architect just a computer scientist.

#34120From: Randy MaxeyFeb 22, 1992 7:45 AM

James, First of all, welcome to the forum! You'll find all sorts of interesting people here and perhaps some good information as well! <grin> Seriously, this is the place to be if you're "into AutoCAD." Check with your college bookstore about a student version of AutoCAD. They are priced (I think) below the $500 mark (less than $1000 fer sure). The only disadvantages that I know of are that it is not upgradeable and has a hardware lock to prevent unauthorized copying. If your school does not carry the student version, you might want to give Autodesk Customer Service a call. Someone else here on the forum might be able to help you as well. –Randy

#34166From: Brian Boatright [KBJ FL]Feb 22, 1992 1:15 PM

Well…. welcome. Now, blind us with some science! <g>

#34247From: Generic CADDFeb 23, 1992 3:45 AM

In addition to the Student version of AutoCAD I would suggest Generic CADD 6.0 (list price $495, sold in places like Egghead and Software etc. for a significant discount). We also offer a 60 day money back satisfaction warranty. The prior version won the PC Mag editors choice for best CADD program under $1000, Infoworld Buyers Assurance Seal, and MS-DOS CADD Program of the Year (1991) from Infoworld. The new version (just released) offers multiple views, The ability to read AutoCAD DWG files, DXF in/out, enhanced Macros (with variables, loops, flow control, file i/o, etc) fillable fonts (for presentation quality text), more hatch patterns, XMS memory support, and a host of other enhancements. It's also supported here on CompuServe in the Autodesk Retail Products forum (GO ARETAIL) Also if you would like to get a feel for Generic CADD, you can download a Non-saving demo of the prior version, CADD 5.0 (we are working on one for CADD 6.0) from the ARETAIL software libraries.