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Re: Which CAD Package to Use
Given the choice between the two, I'd pick SolidWorks. Adding Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) as an option, I'd seriously consider it as well. (I've used them all considerably, albeit older versions.)

In terms of learning curve, high school students can learn any of them, but all have annoying quirks. SolidWorks is probably the most popular 3-D CAD package in small-to-medium industry,1 while Creo is the most accessible of the heavy-duty CAD tools (principally Unigraphics NX and CATIA) used in major industries like automotive and aerospace.

1 AutoCAD is still very popular for several reasons, but its 3-D capabilities are a dead end, so I would consider it a 2-D package.
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