Computer-aided design software costs vary dramatically across the market. Professional CAD software ranges from $119 annually ...

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Before CAD -- and to a degree before AutoCAD -- most design in manufacturing, architecture and engineering was still done by hand, on a drafting board, with a trusty lead pencil.

Key Features of AutoCAD 2D Drafting AutoCAD has a robust variety of tools for 2D drawing and annotating. The automated features also make it easy to transform 2D drawings into 3D models.

Macworld’s buying advice If you are looking for a full-featured 2D and 3D drafting program, or if are already familiar with the typical AutoCAD interface, CorelCAD 1.0 is a bargain at $699.