[.::Jonesy:]

hi,
I have little experiance in CAD but have started looking to buy a decent programe, or share with others for a projects im working on. everone just said use autocad, i tried and died, im told auto cad realy isnt that good and its just because so many people have it that its popular.
Anyways, maybe you can help me with somthing, I have seen aviation engineers use CAD like software to put stress on certain parts designed to see how they hold up.
Well is there a programe that you can create 3D objects?? but then you can say test them for strength. im told solidworks pro is good???

What i need in a programe is one thats relativly easy to use or learn and has plenty of help along the way such as tutorials (once again im told use soliworks)
I need to be able to make 3d objects, and then stress analyse them, It would also be great if i could animate these objects such as the action of a bolt action rifle.
With that said is this possible with one set of software or would i use two, eg one for 3d design and another for testing.
If so what is the best money not and issue and whats the compromise when money is, names and websites if possible.
thanks
jonesy