Actually, I'm not even sure if CAD software is the correct terminology for woodwork planning. Back on my last job, the mechanical engineers used CAD packages to draw all sorts of 3D pictures. These packages could get amazingly powerful ... with amazingly high prices too!
I'm just looking for something that would allow me to draw generic pictures showing relative thickness of boards, placement of screws or dowels or joint types, etc.
Now, I happen to have (purchased via Internet) Pat's plans for a really nice fence. The pictures in his download file are far more elaborate than I would need (albeit really nice!).
Anyway, I'd appreciate any suggestions for looking at various software packages. I'm profient at CorelDraw, PowerPoint and others like that. But they don't make construction drawings any easier.
Thanks!
Jack