TurboCAD Learning Edition, is a comprehensive, fully functional 2D CAD software product. It is the ideal vehicle for new users to learn how to use and discover the concepts behind CAD software. In addition it is a viable product for producing professional 2D CAD drawings.

The software includes the very informative "Complete Guide to Learning CAD" by Randall Newton and Robert Berry (271 pages), the useful crossover guide "TurboCAD for Users" (144 pages) and a full multimedia Quick Tour. This will reduce the learning curve and provide easier accessibility to the software for the entry-level user.

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The complete freeware DesignWorkshop Lite software package provides all you need to build your own 3D models for home design and visualization of architecture, landscapes, exhibits, or any kind of spatial design.

With DesignWorkshop Lite you can view and walk-through ready-made models of any size, like the free 3D building models in the Great Buildings Online, in DXF, DesignWorkshop, or 3DMF format, with amazing live 3D speed.

CadStd is a general purpose, easy to learn CAD/drafting program for creating professional quality mechanical designs, house plans, blueprints, schematics and charts utilizing ANSI drawing standards. The Lite version is free and can read any drawing created by the Pro version.

CadStd Lite can export files as DXF so you can share your drawings with friends who have other CAD programs like Autocad.