CorelCAD by G. Hearn

Prosn-Friendly interfacen-2D & (limited w/o upgrade for Rendering) 3D featuresn-Fast..Can export as Corel DRAW and Corel Designer filesn-Customize-able workspace with user profilesn-can open and save .dwg filesn-inexpensive compared to AutoCADn-easy to learn similar functions and commands with AutoCAD, such as the command line interfacen-great tool for graphic designersnnConsnRendering is an add on plug-innnSummarynI have been using AutoCAD in one form or another since 1988 and after using CorelCAD, I can say it comes very close to being an AutoCAD replacement. While I am using it, sometimes I forget that I am using CorelCAD and not AutoCAD. CorelCAD is really designed to be a simpler and less expensive alternative to AutoCAD. In that, it succeeds tremendously. It cuts the price of AutoCAD LT nearly in half and provides 3D capabilities not found in LT. For hard-core 3D design and drawings, a full version of AutoCAD is needed.

For graphic designers and technical illustrators who might need a tool that is more precise than a typical drawing program, or need 3D capabilities, CorelCAD should fit the bill. Some designers might already be familiar with other Corel products such as CorelDraw or CorelDesigner.