Quote Originally Posted by Xion X2 View Post
Really nice build, Laine.. love the renders. I have a cheaper version (TurboCAD) and am wondering if it can put out stuff like that. I'm just learning it.

How long did it take you to become that skilled with it?
AutoCad is really basic and therefore very easy.

I had a some what clue of what I was doing in 2D, so learning how to make it into 3D models took no more then an evening.
After that, you learn how to make things easier and better looking by just using it.
I haven't used it at all much to be honest, I'm still discovering new features daily, so I'm hardly an expert talking.

It can be a bit tricky at first if you're just reading instructions or trying to learn it by yourself, with a teacher or an somewhat experienced user you will learn the basics in a heartbeat.

This is about AutoCad, I haven't used Turbocad at all so I have no clue about that program, but I'd be suprised it's much different.
A tip would be to skip AutoCad entirely and go directly for Inventor as it is a lot better and you'll like to learn it eventually anyways.

I hope this helps you in some way.