cd or drawing programs?

[Lampshade]

Another one that i find great is Google Sketchup. It's a free program and super easy to use. Most of the CAD pictures posted on here are from sketchup, that i've noticed anyways.

[jostafew]

Yes, Google Sketchup is a common one. I use a 3d modeling package called Solidworks but that's only because I have access to it through my work.

[ScubaSteve]

I personally use SolidWorks but unless you have $5K or feel like downloading it illegally it'll be out of your range. Also has a pretty steep learning curve. The easiest to learn and get a hold of is SketchUp.

[Nano]

I think a lot of people are using Google Sketchup, I use Cinema 4D

[lockrookie]

yeah im trying sketchup i dont need to take a course to learn anything difficult and so far sketchup is doing ok some frustration but all in all it will give the general idea and help with my design

[toxic111]

Sketch-up is the best for someone who is not a draftsman already.

(I hate it personally but that is because I am a ACAD & Revit user, and think like a draftsman)

ACAD is good, but it takes quite a bit to learn how to use it properly. That comes from someone that has taught many people to use it, and that was re-teaching ones from college.

[plutoniumJoe]

I use Blender and Rhino3D. I love Blender and it is Free! I know Rhino but it can be costly if you don't have access.

[lockrookie]

if i had a drafting tabeid just draw the thing that way i find that easier...