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Shaun · 08-16-2007, 12:50 PM

I would like to start somewhat of a discussion about any CAD programs or things you have designed in CAD.

First, I was wondering if there were any CAD programs out there that were free or a demo and would be good for a beginner.

Second, what CAD program do you use and how much did you pay for it?

Also to harley, what program are you using?

trickedoutTLT06 · 08-16-2007, 12:52 PM

there's already a thread, but google sketchup is free and it works awesome once you get the hang of it
sketchupdotgoogledotcom

Shaun · 08-16-2007, 01:00 PM

I searched and found a couple things but not a thread like this. the only things I found searching 99% of the links were dead.

tomik · 08-16-2007, 01:19 PM

I'm using Solid Edge 2D Drafting V19. It's free, you only need to register. You can do it here http://www.solidedge.com/free2d/amer...2D_siemens.cfm .

Shaun · 08-16-2007, 01:36 PM

Thanks I'll try that.

Offroader5 · 08-16-2007, 01:47 PM

Not sure about free CAD software, but at work I use Microstation V8 non stop...I also use it at home, but I also have Solidworks at home that I dabble in now and then.

Here's a great thread in the "Tools and Procedures" section: 3D modeling/rendering software

Shaun · 08-16-2007, 04:47 PM

I've tried using Alibre any times and figure I'll try it once more. I've spent a good portion of my day messing with Google sketch up its not half bad. But I want a real CAD.

slobin3d · 08-16-2007, 08:46 PM

I use AutoCad 2000, and you really really don't want to know how much it cost

. got when I was in engineering school

xjman · 08-16-2007, 08:47 PM

Solidworks baby. I think it runs around 15k a seat.

Harley · 08-16-2007, 09:06 PM

I use Solidworks, it is $14,000 per copy, I also have microstation, and AutoCad. I am an engineer so this is why i have a copy.

Kranberry · 08-16-2007, 09:30 PM

my dad got solid edge v18 3d design thing not very good at it yet but iam getting there

you woul rathe not know how much it costs

fast5xc · 08-16-2007, 09:31 PM

I have and use AutoCAD 07.

Offroader5 · 08-17-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I use Solidworks, it is $14,000 per copy, I also have microstation, and AutoCad. I am an engineer so this is why i have a copy.

Whoo hoo, another Microstation user. So hard to find others that do, unless they do the same work as I (rebar detailing)

What kind of engineer? Mechanical? Structural? Electrical?

john alardin · 08-22-2007, 10:05 PM

I have Instant Deck Design, a program from Office Depot. It cost $20, and it is easy to use. It is (I think) similar to Autocad. BTW, why are the new versions of Autocad so expensive?

NickRummy · 08-23-2007, 09:19 AM

I'm using AutoCAD R14 right now.

We're hoping to have Inventor here soon.....

Harley · 08-23-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offroader5

Whoo hoo, another Microstation user. So hard to find others that do, unless they do the same work as I (rebar detailing)

What kind of engineer? Mechanical? Structural? Electrical?

Close, I am a civil engineer. I do design work for things like traffic signals, pavement markings, signs, and some minor roadway design.

I don't really care for MS all that much for 3d but it is pretty decent for 2d. I run V8 now but we will go to XM soon.

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 08-23-2007, 02:02 PM

Civil work is about all that MS is good for.
(just kidding...)

i use AutoCAD LT 2008 at work (which i think the company having us designers use only LT is going to turn out to be a big mistake...)

if you don't mind shelling out $400 you get all the full 2D features of AutoCAD, just none of the 3D capability. plus for that price, you get unlimited seats.

at home i use AutoCAD 2000i i got from when i was going to ITT.

outside of CAD school, i personally haven't come across to many situations where i have needed to do a 3D drawing.

NickRummy · 08-23-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

Civil work is about all that MS is good for.
(just kidding...)

i use AutoCAD LT 2008 at work (which i think the company having us designers use only LT is going to turn out to be a big mistake...)

if you don't mind shelling out $400 you get all the full 2D features of AutoCAD, just none of the 3D capability. plus for that price, you get unlimited seats.

at home i use AutoCAD 2000i i got from when i was going to ITT.

outside of CAD school, i personally haven't come across to many situations where i have needed to do a 3D drawing.

Was the ITT you went to as much of a joke as the one I went to?

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 08-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickRummy

Was the ITT you went to as much of a joke as the one I went to?

yeah, i learned more from my dad who did drafting for 25+ years, and from actual work in the field.

basically, all you are doing with ITT is paying for a $25K piece of paper....

NickRummy · 08-23-2007, 02:38 PM

I hear ya.... I learned a lot from my dad also (machinest) and taught myself what I learned there. Only a few of the instructors new what was going on. Luckily I didn't have to pay much to go there. Seemed like a good school in the beginning but it's just a company making money.

Ok sorry for high jacking back on topic!

08-16-2007, 12:50 PM	#1
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	CAD Programs I would like to start somewhat of a discussion about any CAD programs or things you have designed in CAD. First, I was wondering if there were any CAD programs out there that were free or a demo and would be good for a beginner. Second, what CAD program do you use and how much did you pay for it? Also to harley, what program are you using?

08-16-2007, 01:47 PM	#6
Offroader5 Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ Posts: 3,073	Not sure about free CAD software, but at work I use Microstation V8 non stop...I also use it at home, but I also have Solidworks at home that I dabble in now and then. Here's a great thread in the "Tools and Procedures" section: 3D modeling/rendering software Last edited by Offroader5; 08-16-2007 at 01:49 PM.

08-16-2007, 08:46 PM	#8
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	I use AutoCad 2000, and you really really don't want to know how much it cost. got when I was in engineering school

08-16-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
trickedoutTLT06 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aroostook county Posts: 1,271	there's already a thread, but google sketchup is free and it works awesome once you get the hang of it sketchupdotgoogledotcom

08-16-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	I searched and found a couple things but not a thread like this. the only things I found searching 99% of the links were dead.

08-16-2007, 01:19 PM	#4
tomik Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pirkkala, Finland Posts: 377	I'm using Solid Edge 2D Drafting V19. It's free, you only need to register. You can do it here http://www.solidedge.com/free2d/amer...2D_siemens.cfm .

08-16-2007, 01:36 PM	#5
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	Thanks I'll try that.

08-16-2007, 04:47 PM	#7
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	I've tried using Alibre any times and figure I'll try it once more. I've spent a good portion of my day messing with Google sketch up its not half bad. But I want a real CAD.

08-16-2007, 08:47 PM	#9
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Solidworks baby. I think it runs around 15k a seat.

08-16-2007, 09:06 PM	#10
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	I use Solidworks, it is $14,000 per copy, I also have microstation, and AutoCad. I am an engineer so this is why i have a copy.

08-16-2007, 09:30 PM	#11
Kranberry RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ****, SL,UT Posts: 1,610	my dad got solid edge v18 3d design thing not very good at it yet but iam getting there you woul rathe not know how much it costs

08-16-2007, 09:31 PM	#12
fast5xc Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 259	I have and use AutoCAD 07.

08-22-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
john alardin Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Out of my mind!! Posts: 139	I have Instant Deck Design, a program from Office Depot. It cost $20, and it is easy to use. It is (I think) similar to Autocad. BTW, why are the new versions of Autocad so expensive?

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08-23-2007, 09:19 AM	#15
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	I'm using AutoCAD R14 right now. We're hoping to have Inventor here soon.....

08-23-2007, 02:02 PM	#17
STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUSE, PA Posts: 1,273	Civil work is about all that MS is good for. (just kidding...) i use AutoCAD LT 2008 at work (which i think the company having us designers use only LT is going to turn out to be a big mistake...) if you don't mind shelling out $400 you get all the full 2D features of AutoCAD, just none of the 3D capability. plus for that price, you get unlimited seats. at home i use AutoCAD 2000i i got from when i was going to ITT. outside of CAD school, i personally haven't come across to many situations where i have needed to do a 3D drawing.

08-23-2007, 02:38 PM	#20
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	I hear ya.... I learned a lot from my dad also (machinest) and taught myself what I learned there. Only a few of the instructors new what was going on. Luckily I didn't have to pay much to go there. Seemed like a good school in the beginning but it's just a company making money. Ok sorry for high jacking back on topic!

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