May i ask what are softwares that are useful in practicing architecture ?

Question: May i ask what are softwares that are useful in practicing architecture !?
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Many firms operate using AutoCad!. Autodesk's latest release is the 2008 version!.

also, Revit is proving to be a very popular tool in the industry!.

For Modeling purposes, 3D Studio Max, Rhino, and Maya are fairly commonplace!. Hardly anybody uses Form Z anymore, to my knowledge!. Some people use sketchup, but I don't feel it compares to the commercial grade software out there!.

For presentation purposes, Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator are long-time favorites!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

3Ds max
http://usa!.autodesk!.com/adsk/servlet/hom!.!.!.
http://www!.download!.com/3120-20_4-0!.html!.!.!.
http://www!.renderosity!.com/
http://sketchup!.google!.com/Www@QuestionHome@Com

Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit (learn this, BIM is the next big thing)

Google SketchUp

McNeel Assoc!. Rhinoceros

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Microsoft ExcelWww@QuestionHome@Com

AutoCAD Architecture 2008Www@QuestionHome@Com

Chief Architect

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