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I am a pure hobbyist at machining but I do know a project always needs a plan ! A plan for a new part is generally a drawing. I like 3 d drawings so I can envision all sides.
I have tried Alibre and Solid Works trial programs and got nowhere fast. I read a review that was unbiased and it stated that TOO many features of a cad program are not always a good thing. especially for beginners of cad.
The reviewer specifically mentioned design cad 3D as a good starting program. I have tried IMSI turbo cad for years and always found the versions and upgrades buggy with quirks that were annoying. Granted it is a relatively cheap program and " you get what you pay for' but
my Question is; are any of you using Design Cad 3D ? how do you like it ?" my alternative is another year subscription to Solid works Educational version for about the same cost as design cad 3D $100.00 +/-
My projects are quite simple and I don't want to be overpowered by un-needed features that simply confuse me and get in the way. I just want to draw a 3d version of the widget I am working on or inventing to use as my guide / Plan during the machining process.
all comments are appreciated
thanks
joe
I have tried Alibre and Solid Works trial programs and got nowhere fast. I read a review that was unbiased and it stated that TOO many features of a cad program are not always a good thing. especially for beginners of cad.
The reviewer specifically mentioned design cad 3D as a good starting program. I have tried IMSI turbo cad for years and always found the versions and upgrades buggy with quirks that were annoying. Granted it is a relatively cheap program and " you get what you pay for' but
my Question is; are any of you using Design Cad 3D ? how do you like it ?" my alternative is another year subscription to Solid works Educational version for about the same cost as design cad 3D $100.00 +/-
My projects are quite simple and I don't want to be overpowered by un-needed features that simply confuse me and get in the way. I just want to draw a 3d version of the widget I am working on or inventing to use as my guide / Plan during the machining process.
all comments are appreciated
thanks
joe