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1st July 2004, 08:40 PM #1
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free CAD?
Does anyone know of a free download CAD I could use for drawnig toys and simple furniture?
currently using MS Paint, very tedious.____________________________
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1st July 2004, 08:55 PM #2
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G'day.
If you do a search on this board, I think one or two have been recommended in the past.
You can also try a Google search on the internet.
I know that the electronics hobbieists have found a few for drawing circuit diagrams.Last edited by Cliff Rogers; 1st July 2004 at 08:56 PM. Reason: spelling
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1st July 2004, 09:01 PM #3
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Never mind free! Does anyone know of a drawing package that will take plan/ front elevation/ and side elavation and create a 3D view? The #D packages seem to be made for house builders!
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1st July 2004, 09:02 PM #4
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Hi
I went through this 6 months ago, most of the free CAD programs are cr&p.
I bought AutoSketch 8 for about $200, and it is brilliant.
Al
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1st July 2004, 09:05 PM #5
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AutoSketch 8 does basic 3D, but not anything to write home about.
Originally Posted by jacko
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1st July 2004, 09:35 PM #6
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Why would you want to write home ??? Originally Posted by ozwinner
You'd be reading your own letters !
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1st July 2004, 09:38 PM #7
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From whom did you purchase this wonderful package? I have Visio, works fine for 2D but while i cna see the 3D object, my clients mostly cannot!
I looked on the web for resellers in Oz, but could not find AutoSketch listed.
Thanks again
Jacko
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2nd July 2004, 12:05 AM #8
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what r u trying to show your clients, i jsut bouht hettich selection 1.3 based on autocad 2000 does 3d drawings etc. Its primary function is to do cabinet drawings for kitchens offices etc. Cost was $190
Manual is here http://www.hettich.com/software/down...ion_1_3_en.pdf
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2nd July 2004, 12:09 AM #9
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Originally Posted by Gumby
DOH!!!! You write home to mum to let her know the 'mazing stuff that you saw....
some people.....
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2nd July 2004, 01:37 AM #10
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I think you can get TurboCad 3D for win 95/98 pretty cheap, but you may have to search hard to find some old stock. TurboCad for XP costs a Motsa last time I looked but it is a very good program.
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2nd July 2004, 11:28 AM #11
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If you are just looking for a basic program that will let you draw up plans and elevations of your projects, then have a look at DeltaCad.
It's shareware so it's not free ($39.95 US) but it's very easy to learn and use.
Works for me anyway.
Go here to download a demo copy
www.deltacad.com
Craig
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2nd July 2004, 11:58 AM #12
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jacko,
I bought AutoSketch from Harvey Norman; I reckon it is well worth the cost; I paid about $230 about three years ago. The learning curve is quite steep, but, once you master it, it is really useful.
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2nd July 2004, 12:22 PM #13
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I've got a copy of ecotect
http://www.squ1.com/ecotect/ecotect.html
It's an great architectural tool focused on environmental design. But it
s CAD features are great for projects.
You can download a free trial version which is full featured but wont let you save. I hate to admit it but there are ways and means aruond that!
A full student license is over $10 i believeCheers,
Adam
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2nd July 2004, 01:02 PM #14
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I was in Officeworks at West Gosford the other day and they had TurbCAD Designer 9.0 2D/3D for $99. Originally Posted by vsquizz
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2nd July 2004, 01:50 PM #15
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Check out FreeCAD.com Originally Posted by forunna
http://www.freecad.com/
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