Just to let you know that if you create an e drawing your recepient does not require any specific software as you can save it as a .EXE file.
This means that not only do you get the drawing in a printable format but the recipient can also rotate and zoom with the model.
However!! I have...
I have been a proe user for about 5 years and have just started a new job using Solidworks.
Solid works has a very simple and user freindly interface and, from my experience models can be created quicker.
BUT, beware of some quirky solidworks events.
We are using assemblies of 500 parts plus...