From all I've seen, relatively speaking AutoCAD for 3D blows goats.

I started life with version 2006 when they added the "DYN" dynamic input...

I've been using CAD since version 9

Version 14 was king of all kings, only weakness was binding external references (patch from Autodesk fixed it)

Since then 2000, Arch. Desktop, 2002, 2004 (I use at home), 2006 ( I use at work) and 2007 (which I have yet refuse to install)

Its my bread and butter software and pretty much the standard in the architectural community. Its easy to learn the basics, but it'* very powerful overall with a wide possibility of customization features.

Rob, what are you using it for?

I'm not really aiming to use it for anything just something to do when I'm bored.... and why not. right...

i have Autocad 08, and rarely use it cause most of my stuff is 3D.

85% of my work is SolidWorks 2007 (even though my school doesnt teach it)
10% is Solid Edge (for SolidEdge class or anything that needs welding symbols)
5% is various other programs i know like Autocad and Inventor

What about Autodesk? Autocad that is more 3D, I was taught it after Autocad.;

i have autodesk....

Autodesk makes Autocad... I didnt think they had a software named that unless you're referring to Autodesk Inventor? Or maybe I just havent seen it?

It'* been seven years, it coulda had Inventor after the name... but I don't remember it.

Have Mastercam and Solid Works at work. Use old Cadkey at home. Like to upgrade at home but that stuff is expensive.

Catia, and Autodesk Inventor (current version is ok, but the last one sucked a$$).