Which Product?
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Topic: Which Product?
Posted By: stratagem
Subject: Which Product?
Date Posted: 22.Feb.2015 at 06:52
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Greetings... My apologies up front, if this post is in the wrong section. I'm completely new to cad, with no formal knowledge. I recently acquired a patent, and need cad profiles and measurements, so that mass production estimates can be generated of my product. I will also be expanding on the current design, as well as designing future products and will need animation. I would like to stay under $1500.00., but I'm not familiar with cad programs. Thanks in advance. ------------- luck is what happens, we preparation meets opportunity... |
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 22.Feb.2015 at 12:49
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With that kind of budget you are looking at an AutoCAD clone. I would suggest Bricscad. There are different versions so check them out first before making a final decision. In my opinion, even though one can buy AutoCAD LT 2015 for then than what you have budgeted I would not recommend it in this situation. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: Robert_D
Date Posted: 22.Feb.2015 at 17:00
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I, too, would recommend Bricscad, having tried other AutoCAD “clones”. Vast similarities such that you can use most AutoCAD learning tools & apply them to BCad. If some day you need to move to an AutoCAD product, migration will be nearly seamless. Cost is much less than AutoCAD LT. If interested: CAD guru Ralph Grabowski’s “BricsCAD V15 for AutoCAD Users” free DL here: https://www.bricsys.com/common/news.jsp?item=1202 Note: Being new to CAD, I would recommend creating your designs in 2D, and passing off any modeling / animation work to professionals, unless you are very committed and can dedicate a lot of time to learn.
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Posted By: stratagem
Date Posted: 22.Feb.2015 at 19:29
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I currently don't have a cad program. I had to list one in order to register, and turbocad pro 21 was the first program I researched. But I started finding more, which at that point I became overwhelmed. I appreciate the input. ------------- luck is what happens, we preparation meets opportunity... |
Posted By: Robert_D
Date Posted: 22.Feb.2015 at 22:03
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Being new to CAD proggies, might I suggest you DL and trial the free Draftsight, to begin learning the intricacies of CAD software. It is similar enough to other programs of this type, so you can get a head start while deciding on what program to spend your money.
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 23.Feb.2015 at 00:08
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Draftsight is strictly 2D and it is totally free. So is the Getting Started guide. Find it at the Dassault Systemes website makers of SolidWorks. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: stratagem
Date Posted: 24.Feb.2015 at 18:20
Sure, can you point me in that direction? Where don't find it? Thanks again. ------------- luck is what happens, we preparation meets opportunity... |
Robert_D wrote:Posted By: Robert_D
Date Posted: 24.Feb.2015 at 19:15
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http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/free-download/
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