Cad Software
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Cad Software
which cad programs are you guys using?
Windows 10 64 bit laptop
Gorilla 4x4 table
Proma torch height control
Gecko mini gender changer to USB
Everlast 80 S Plasma cutter
Mach3
Sheetcam
Inkscape
QCAD.
Gorilla 4x4 table
Proma torch height control
Gecko mini gender changer to USB
Everlast 80 S Plasma cutter
Mach3
Sheetcam
Inkscape
QCAD.
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Re: Cad Software
AutoDesk AutoCAD 2020
AutoDesk Inventor 2020
Free 2D....
https://librecad.org/
I keep trying fusion 360 but prefer inventor.... day job is autocad so the nomenclature is understandable to me..... never got on with solidworks.
There is TinkerCAD for 3D solid objects (think 3D printing) which is done through the bending / adding of shapes I believe (only had a little play with it)
https://www.tinkercad.com/
AutoDesk Inventor 2020
Free 2D....
https://librecad.org/
I keep trying fusion 360 but prefer inventor.... day job is autocad so the nomenclature is understandable to me..... never got on with solidworks.
There is TinkerCAD for 3D solid objects (think 3D printing) which is done through the bending / adding of shapes I believe (only had a little play with it)
https://www.tinkercad.com/
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Re: Cad Software
I use TurboCad 2018, very fair price and easy to learn
https://www.amazon.com/TurboCAD-Deluxe- ... 169&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/TurboCAD-Deluxe- ... 169&sr=8-1
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
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Re: Cad Software
Corel Draw
https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/co ... ?topNav=en
Have used for years. Seems there are many options nowadays but back in the day not so much. This is what I know so I stick with it and it works great in my opinion.
https://www.coreldraw.com/en/product/co ... ?topNav=en
Have used for years. Seems there are many options nowadays but back in the day not so much. This is what I know so I stick with it and it works great in my opinion.
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Re: Cad Software
Thanks guys
Windows 10 64 bit laptop
Gorilla 4x4 table
Proma torch height control
Gecko mini gender changer to USB
Everlast 80 S Plasma cutter
Mach3
Sheetcam
Inkscape
QCAD.
Gorilla 4x4 table
Proma torch height control
Gecko mini gender changer to USB
Everlast 80 S Plasma cutter
Mach3
Sheetcam
Inkscape
QCAD.
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Re: Cad Software
BUMP! Looking to peel away from Fusion 360. It just runs WAAYYY TOOO SLOOOW with complex drawings. It's not the computer specs either.
Wish I could afford AutoDesk AutoCad.
What do the other members here use???
Wish I could afford AutoDesk AutoCad.
What do the other members here use???
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Re: Cad Software
try nanocad or librecad or qcad
very very similar to autocad + free
https://nanocad.com/products/nanoCAD/
https://librecad.org/
https://www.qcad.org/en/
low cost paid for is gstarcad
https://www.gstarcad.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA ... iYQAvD_BwE
very very similar to autocad + free
https://nanocad.com/products/nanoCAD/
https://librecad.org/
https://www.qcad.org/en/
low cost paid for is gstarcad
https://www.gstarcad.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA ... iYQAvD_BwE