It can be had for $0 (assuming free bandwidth). An acquaintance torrented the latest version and justified it by explaining that (A) he is not using it for commercial purposes and (B) Solidworks is more likely to have him (or his employer) as a paying customer in the future once he becomes proficient. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell McMahon" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 04:37 Subject: Re: [TECH] Drawing tool (aka CAD) for doing product drawings and schematics. > > Of course, I'd love to just buy a copy of soldworks, but I have a hard > > time justifying the estimated $4K price tag for the product. So I'm > > looking for something not nearly as expensive. > Only $4k? The last time I looked (iirc) it was more like $14k I think it was about $40 in Apilu Street :-). Photos were taken (very very covertly). Nothing was bought, of course :-) Police didn't raid. I'm told they may do so several times a day, but system is set up to make them raid proof An interesting experience. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist