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Which version of CAD do I need

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Topic: Which version of CAD do I need
Posted By: Davidja
Subject: Which version of CAD do I need
Date Posted: 20.Sep.2011 at 13:40
Hi all
Need some guidance please.
I'm in the process of designing a new kind of wheelbarrow and I need to get my design drawn up.
The design itself is relatively simple and is made primarily from 1" hollow box section steel / aluminium.
However, I haven't used CAD for years and am unsure what's the most suitable package to go for.
Don't really want to spend a fortune on a Pro package so hope you kind folk could advise me.
At the end of the day, I'd need to be able to create a fully dimensioned engineering drawing (with BOM) for the manufacturer.
 
Any help would be appreciated
 


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Dave


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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 20.Sep.2011 at 17:08
No 3D?  Then you could use AutoCAD LT and save yourself some money in the process.  It sells for about 25% of what the full version sells for.

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Posted By: Kajito
Date Posted: 21.Sep.2011 at 13:36
you could as well take a look at ProgeCAD, new is about €200 .. haven't used it much (used trial becasue it's pdf to dwg tool) but "feels" the same as autocad

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 21.Sep.2011 at 15:39
There are a couple of "freebie" 2D CAD programs available as well.  Always an option for those with "no" budget.

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