Cad Programs

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cdodd_redangus

Plastic

Joined

Nov 15, 2006

Location

Houston, Texas

• Nov 20, 2006

• #1

Hi, I would like to purchase a Cad-Cam Program for my personal use. I do not need it to work g-codes. I just need to be able to draw up things to be fabricated. Like for example if i needed to build some sort of frame or so forth. Also i would like to be able to print my draying out on a normal pc printer. What software would be a good choice, and don't cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks,
Cody

 

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cadaddict

Aluminum

Joined

Feb 18, 2006

Location

UK

• Nov 20, 2006

• #2

Hi Cody

I would recommend Rhino for CAD with a brand new version just about to be released (V4), you can do all the things you have mentioned, plus should you need CAM at a later date you could buy RhinoCAM for your g-code.

Rhino3d
&
RhinoCAM

Hope this helps.

 

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cdodd_redangus

Plastic

Joined

Nov 15, 2006

Location

Houston, Texas

• Nov 20, 2006

• #3

Thanks Man, Do you have anymore programs, I would like to check out what all is out there before i go out and buy one and regret not getting something different later.

 

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HuFlungDung

Diamond

Joined

Jan 19, 2005

Location

Canada

• Nov 20, 2006

• #4

Some guys talk about Alibre, I think they say there is a working demo available.

 

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Mike Henry

Titanium

Joined

Aug 18, 2001

Location

Batavia, IL USA

• Nov 20, 2006

• #5

Search for Alibre Express or check the link below to find the free version, which is fully functional but limted in capacity and features. I think that they still offer a 30-day trial version of the full program.

www.alibre.com

Mike

 

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balek

Aluminum

Joined

Oct 19, 2006

Location

Mason City, IA

• Nov 21, 2006

• #6

if all you are doing is 2d drawings then autocad light is a very good program to use.

 

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balek

Aluminum

Joined

Oct 19, 2006

Location

Mason City, IA

• Nov 21, 2006

• #7

also you can downlaod solid edge 2d for free from their website.

Jamie

 

LESAWHARRIS

Cast Iron

Joined

Jan 29, 2004

Location

LAS CRUCES NM USA

• Nov 21, 2006

• #8

cdodd_redangus

For 2D I used Visual Cadd I have Version 4.0.3 used it for years.

Visual Cadd site has 30 day trial on Version 5.0
http://www.tritools.com/

Screen shot Version 4.0.3:

Visual Cadd User group,
http://www.visualcadd.org/

I went 3D two years ago with Solidworks.

Cheers, Les H.

 

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cdodd_redangus

Plastic

Joined

Nov 15, 2006

Location

Houston, Texas

• Nov 29, 2006

• #9

Thanks Guys for all of your advice. But i have checked all everything that you guys have explained. But all i need is a program to drawe up things like you would see it on a blueprint. If you have anymore suggetions i would really love to hear them.

Thanks Agian
Cody

 

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failsafe7

Stainless

Joined

Feb 8, 2006

Location

Bhutan

• Nov 29, 2006

• #10

Go check out the free SolidEdge 2D program.

http://www.solidedge.com/free2D/

 

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SeymourDumore

Diamond

Joined

Aug 2, 2005

Location

CT

• Nov 29, 2006

• #11

A9CAD.

http://www.a9tech.com/

Looks and in many ways acts like the real ACAD.

 

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kciocia

Aluminum

Joined

Oct 31, 2006

Location

Half Moon Bay, CA

• Dec 9, 2006

• #12

I know I'm asking a lot, but does anyone know a decent 3d cad for less than Rhino ($895)? I grew up on Solilworks (in college) and still use it for work, but I'd like a program for personal use.

-Kevin

 

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John Stevenson

Stainless

Joined

Apr 30, 2001

Location

Nottingham, England

• Dec 9, 2006

• #13

Alibre do a free version called Express.
DesignCAD 3D is $100
Turbocad V12 de-Luxe is $150
Cadmax Master is $300
Varicad 3D is $350

You need to Google these and take a tour to see what suits your pocket and ease of use.

 

smallshop

Diamond

Joined

Jun 2, 2005

Location

North Central Montana

• Dec 9, 2006

• #14

You can buy Rhino 3.0 for $599.00 at novedge (online). $845 if you buy the 4.0 upgrade with it.

 

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kciocia

Aluminum

Joined

Oct 31, 2006

Location

Half Moon Bay, CA

• Dec 11, 2006

• #15

Thanks John; I'll look into those. My guess is I'll start free and go elsewhere when I get frustrated.