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Old 01-04-2008, 07:37 AM
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Definitely SolidWorks.

I have used SolidWorks (virtually daily, including weekends) since the beginning of 2000. It is one of the easiest to learn. I admit I had 8 years of Pro-E before that and years of AutoCAD before that.

Like any CAD system, you have to use it to become proficient at it. Being able to think in three-dimensions is an advantage. None of the CAD systems on the market will teach you that, they are simply tools that can be used to express your creativity.

CAD is great for a car-builder to get technical on design/layout for front and rear suspension (for example), as well as coming up with a frame layout, or a cool instrument cluster design. The possibilities are endless.

--Eric
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