This question will undoubtedly generate lots of debate as to which CAD
program is best. My favorite is "Designer" by MicrografX. Strictly speaking,
it isn't a true CAD program but it does most things a CAD program does-- it
really is a combination CAD/illustration program. Earlier versions are
easier to use than the later ones. As usual, more features were added as the
software evolved and it became less intuitive to use. You see this software
selling on eBay from time to time at reasonable prices. It doesn't require
any stupid "dongle" plug- in on the back of your computer, either!
I've tried AutoCAD but its learning curve is exaspirating and it's
expensive-- this software is best left to the professionals. TurboCAD is OK
and it has 3-D capability. The 3-D capability is not all that easy to use,
IMHO.
With a good inkjet or laser printer, it's easy to make drawings of brackets,
etc., and print them in a 1:1 scale. Then they can be used as a template for
cutting the part out of metal. Really handy!
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Halvorson [mailto:ghalvorson@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 5:00 PM
To: Landspeed list
Subject: CAD programs
Paul,
I have two programs. The one I have used the longest is
called "TurboCad" made by IMSI. I have version 4 and it does do some 3D
stuff which is good enough for me. My son, who is attending a two year
program for CAD, uses AutoCad 2000. AutoCad has probably been around the
longest as it was one of the first CAD programs umpteen versions ago. Both
of them have rather long learning curves but I find I use TurboCad more as I
started with it first and I think it is easier with less commands to
remember. Good luck, the learning curve can be frustrating at
times.
GH
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