Re:W.E.T. Cad software

> Hi All:
> These words are very true but when you can no longer afford

> CAD package what else can you do. I have used and owned AutoCAD

> version 2.4 to 2000 version. (about 20 years) Now they want the

> amount to upgrade to the 2004 version as if I had upgraded to the
> 2002 and then to the 2004. $1120.00 for each package and I had 2
> packages. One at home and one at another shop. I have paid more

> upgrades in eight years then I paid for the original packages. One
> reason I didn't upgrade ever two years was because of the

> necessary for each upgrade. Where I only use the CAD on a part

> bases now it was just now worth it to upgrade.
> My question to the group is WHAT SOFTWARE IS LIKE AUTOCAD?
> I do 2D most of the time but I do some 3D for my own product or

> design. I am now semi-retired and just work to pay for my tools
> (toys) shop expenses. If I had keep AutoCAD I would have little

> to play. Thanks in advance.
> GOD'S BLESSINGS
>