I am looking for an easy-to-use but powerful PC program to help me design and draw projects that I am interested in building such as bookcases, cabinets, closet organizers, etc.
I want something that meets the following criteria: 1. Easy to learn for the non CAD professional, yet powerful enough to draw what you want and with room to learn and grow
- Ability to visualize projects (preferably in 3D) including with color, texture, shading so that I can get a real sense of how it looks
- Shortcuts for drawing standard things like dados, rabits, dovetails, standard lumber sizes, standard screw and nail sizes, etc.
- Ability to generate parts list (preferable)
- Affordable (