We all have our choices in drafting software, and there’s three main platforms out there with several smaller companies making programs. What’s your poison? I’m a WYSIWYG man myself, with AutoCAD being my goto 3D platform.. But I also know Vectorworks too. So - what do you use? Post in the comments, I’d love to hear your preferences. Also, if you draft by hand (and many do) tell us!
Designers all have their own preferences when it comes to CAD programs. I try to stay in a wide triangle of CAD and visualization suites, with my favorites being Vectorworks 2008, WYSIWYG (I have R21), and AutoCAD. It seems that every few years I encounter a reason to brush up on one of the three, so I just got proficient on all three. Go figure.
AutoCAD users can benefit from a new build of a lighting-specific design and CAD program called LD Assistant, by Design and Drafting. Christian Choi, a standard in the concert production realm, wrote a fantastic review of the product for LiveDesign Magazine. Check it out.
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Jim on Light is written by Jim Hutchison, Chief Design Consultant of Alive Lighting. Jim has years of experience in the Entertainment Lighting industry. Jim is a member of USA Local 829.
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