From concept sketches, information graphics and floor layouts to presentations, electrical drawings and home project plans, students can draw it all—quickly and accurately—with AutoSketch Release 8 software.

New-to-CAD and experienced users can get started drawing right away, thanks to AutoSketch productivity features like:

• Familiar Microsoft Office-like interface
• A wizard that automatically steps users through the process of choosing the most appropriate symbols libraries, drawing scales and toolsets for the drawing type
• In-place text editing, which allows users to create and edit text boxes directly in drawings without a separate text.

No matter what their drawing background or need, students can create accurate, professional-looking drawings fast with a feature-rich toolset that includes realistic 3D effects, automatic snaps and locks that precisely align and hold objects in position, powerful pan and zoom capabilities, customizable grids and construction guidelines, libraries of symbols, and much more.

System requirements: Pentium III or later (300 MHz processor recommended); 128 MB RAM; 180 MB disk space; 800 x 600 display ; mouse or other pointing device. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, CD-ROM drive. Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional.