Product Description

AutoSketch 9 software provides a comprehensive set of CAD tools for creating precision drawings from electrical details to floor plans, from conceptual sketches to product specifications, and much more.

Main Features

Flexible File Management:

Customizable Toolbars:

Customizable Grids:

Guidelines:

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2248 in Software
• Brand: Autodesk
• Model: 00309-051408-9000
• Released on: 2004-08-03
• Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

• Comprehensive CAD tools for creating expert-quality drawings
• Electrical details, floor plans, conceptual sketches, and more
• Straightforward drafting in a Windows XP-like environment
• DWG format compatibility for creating and viewing AutoCAD files
• Tutorials and wizards for a fast start

From the Manufacturer
AutoSketch 9 software provides a comprehensive set of CAD tools from the maker of AutoCAD software for creating precision drawings--from electrical details to floor plans, from conceptual sketches to product specifications, and much more.

AutoSketch 9 provides:

• Comprehensive CAD tools for creating expert-quality drawings
• Straightforward drafting in a Windows XP-like environment
• DWG format compatibility for creating and viewing AutoCAD files
• Tutorials and wizards for a fast start

Customer Reviews

Simple and easy CAD tool
I've used AutoSketch for years. Some mistake this tool for a graphics design tool, which it is not. It is a mechanical or architectural design tool. As such it is simple to use and produces accurate results. We use it in our business daily. I am pleased that they finally solved the printed line weight problem in this new version. If you're expecting a Visio or Adobe replacement, you misunderstand the product. If you are expecting a simplified version of AutoCAD, this is the product to use.

Good value, different look from AutoCAD
I have been an AutoCAD user for about 13 years. In starting my own business, I wanted an inexpensive tool that would allow me to produce 2-D drawings accurately and efficiently with the skills I already have.

AutoSketch 9 seems to have all the tools I need, like drawing tools, modifying, layers, blocks, object snaps and inquiries, but the icons are often different than ACAD, and less intuitive. Some of the terminology is apparently designed for non-engineers (e.g. "group" instead of "block", "transform" instead of "modify"), so I have to translate from what I'm used to. But essentially, it does the job and fit my budget.

For comparison, I also downloaded a free 30-day trial of IntelliCAD from Autodsys. I liked the look and feel of it better than Autosketch, but the base cost for the standard version is $149, and I paid around $50 for Autosketch through one of Amazon's 3rd party sellers. So I guess I'll stick with what I have, unless I get really annoyed by the icons, or find some other limitation I can't live with.

Added 7/6/06: I wasn't able to enter numeric coordinates in AutoSketch! This is a must for me, so I ordered IntelliCAD and will not go back to AutoSketch.

Nice program if u know what it's for
A-sketch 9 is a good value for the $$. It is NOT an illustrator program, it is for drafting, and if you don't understand drafting conventions get something else. Most of the specific complaints posted other buyers are invalid and caused by their own misuse. I found it intuative, complete and versatile. The improved layer system is a major plus, and it comes with a bigger built-in library than I expected for the money. It won't do 3-D and (sadly) doesn't have a perspective view capability. But hell, it's only a hundred bucks.....