AutoSketch Makes 2D Drawings Easier
At a Glance
The program's project wizard steps beginners through selecting the type of drawing to prepare and entering the project's units of measure and dimensions. Users with more experience can start drawing immediately from scratch or with predrawn templates.
The All-In-One Toolbar puts almost all the drawing tools you need in the workspace, rather than burying them in drop-down menus. If you've used drawing programs before, you'll find that many of AutoSketch's tools behave in familiar ways. The number of tools is so extensive, however, that you'll need to consult the help files on occasion to take full advantage of them.
If you just want to landscape your backyard, a less pricey tool can do the job--for home projects, Broderbund's venerable 3D Home Architect ($50) comes to mind. But if you regularly create precision line drawings and need AutoCAD compatibility, AutoSketch 9 is well worth the price.
Rebecca Freed
Autodesk AutoSketch 9
Powerful 2D drafting program offers precise drawing tools at a reasonable price.
Price when reviewed: $120
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