Autodesk updates hobbyist tool

Autodesk, a maker of drafting and design software, released a new version on Wednesday of its drafting application for small businesses and hobbyists. AutoSketch 9 gathers together a variety of prebuilt elements for putting together plans for home remodeling, landscaping projects and more.

The update includes in-depth tutorials to help new users get familiar with drafting concepts, and revamped tools for organizing work. The program sells for $129 for the full version or $79 for those upgrading from a previous edition.