Software used for 3d

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I have to ask - because I have a different approach and skillset then some - what do people use for making 3d models?

I use Autodesk Softimage (now no longer being developed for) and have been using it for 11 years now. Autodesk Maya I use heavily at work, not pleased with the modeling toolset, speed and OpenGL. Those are my own issues.

I'm migrating to Blender for my freelance work and personal work. But that's enough history from me.

I'm curious what people use and for what purpose? Not as a suggestion for myself. I just want others to possibly be informed of what is out there.

Do people have favourites? why?

Edit: Compiled List of 3D Applications People Use
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Blender - http://www.blender.org/download/
OpenSCAD - http://www.openscad.org/
Designspark mechanics - http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/page/mechanical
SolidWorks - http://www.solidworks.com/sw/purchas...n2_productdemo
SketchUp - http://www.sketchup.com/download
Autodesk 123D - http://www.123dapp.com/design#download
Sculptris - http://pixologic.com/sculptris/