Hi,
I know we have quite a few engineers/designers here so i was wondering if anyone with industry experience could recomend a CAD programme for general use, just to practice with. Ive used AutoCAD at college quite abit and im not too bad how ever personaly i dont find it the best to use so i was wondering what other programes i could use out there that wont break the bank and might be useful for uni etc?
Also im looking for something architects would use to 3D model a house (like you see on grand designs) just to play around with.
Ideas/thoughts?
Many thanks
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By: symon - 7th February 2010 at 05:20
We used to use Solid Edge at Uni which is really easy to pick up. Similar to Solid Works I believe. As for building design, I think all the Civil Engineers used AutoCAD. All available online, illegally.
By: Nashio966 - 7th February 2010 at 01:44
Dude, if you decide on the software you want, send me a PM and ill give you some info on where to get it 😉
I have the newest version of CATIA working on my pc 😉
By: old shape - 6th February 2010 at 23:31
CATIA, or Dog Ear as it was originally known as.
Minos 2. It’s free download. Don’t forget Google Sketchpad, again free.
By: Creaking Door - 6th February 2010 at 22:51
CAD packages tend to be a bit like cars; people have preferences and you’ll always find somebody who’ll swear by such-and-such CAD package. I have a soft spot for AutoCAD but it was my first. 😀
I’m a bit out of touch but I’d recommend ‘Solidworks’, a US product owned by Dassault (yes, that Dassault), who developed CATIA.
You can’t afford CATIA. :diablo:
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February 6, 2010 at 9:38 pm