Thanks everyone for the help. I probably should have specified that part of the task was to join a forum for this discussion point. I did eventually find some good information via google however sifting through the 'comparison' pages is tedious at best. Cheers.

Hi all. I have recently started a cad course and as part of my assessment I'm required to find software that is used in my chosen field (manufacturing) and list pros and cons of at least 2 types. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.