I always use the newest ones. currently what I have are autoCAD and 3dsmax 2008 with archicad 11. havnt start grasping 2009 yet, need to wait the prated version to come out- lol

autoCAD LT can only do 2d commands, bad thing if you need to do 3d, but that cut out a big price, and I think lots of malaysian firms loved autoCAD LT for that.

newer/older versions do have their differences. newer ones have better commands, though you've to always check and learn from 'what's new feature'. but the disadvantage is that if you want to transfer from maybe autoCAD 2008 to your friend's 2004, you might need to save as older DWG version, to make sure its compatible.

I wonder when autodesk will learn from adobe having the 'maximise compatibility' function, so we won't have to worry of the version insimilarities. that'll really help a lot.

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Added on May 27, 2008, 12:05 am

if you provide the student card, yes archicad 11 is free as in educational license (same functions as the commercial one). but of course, it's only 1 year though

I'm currently taking diploma in architecture at Alfa college.

1. I heard that there's a course or subject called architectural engineering for degree.What's the difference between that course/subject with the normal ones? Is it more to engineering part instead of design?

2. And can i continue my studies at any local U for my degree? Is it hard to get?

3. Lastly, what happen if my CGPA are low.Let say 2.0 only.But my portfolio is very good.Which one will they see?