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   Hello,

I'm currently searching for information regarding CAD programs.

Looking to move from designing /building custom furniture to working in the construction industry as a designer.

I've used Autocad and Bricscad many years ago and have been using Sketchup for the past several years.

What I've found talking with and applying to a few companies is that many use an industry specific program.

 eg. Mytech ( truss and wall design) Solidworks, Archicad, Revit, Fusion 360, etc, etc.

My question is what program should I focus on learning that would translate well to other programs and be marketable to potential employers?  

The focus would be architectural as that is what my background is. I have no mechanical background at all.

Thank you for your input.

Stan

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stotto65 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19.Dec.2022 Location: Canada Using: Sketchup Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: Recommended CAD program Posted: 19.Dec.2022 at 19:25
	Hello, I'm currently searching for information regarding CAD programs. Looking to move from designing /building custom furniture to working in the construction industry as a designer. I've used Autocad and Bricscad many years ago and have been using Sketchup for the past several years. What I've found talking with and applying to a few companies is that many use an industry specific program. eg. Mytech ( truss and wall design) Solidworks, Archicad, Revit, Fusion 360, etc, etc. My question is what program should I focus on learning that would translate well to other programs and be marketable to potential employers? The focus would be architectural as that is what my background is. I have no mechanical background at all. Thank you for your input. Stan

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