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| Jasonb:
I use Alibre PE which is now sold as Cubify design. Tried a few other CAD packages before but never got on with them but like the Alibre. Reasonably priced and has most of the features we are likely to need of the more expensive Geomagic which it is based on. You can get a 14day free trial and instructional videos are on teh net http://cubify.com/products/design Fusion 360 gets some good reports and is free. |
| David Jupp:
For any of the 3D packages, you have to put in some time to learn the basics - DO NOT try to skip the very simple tutorials, though they do only create very basic geometry they do teach a lot about the underlying thinking behind the software. Simple sketch outline defines profile used to create a 3D feature, 3D features combine to create a complex part, parts can be combined into assemblies - 2D drawings drop out 'almost for free'. In many ways 3D CAD is actually closer to machining than it is to traditional 2D CAD. The biggest issue that I see when training users is the tendency to make the sketches that define each feature profile too complex - this can work, but becomes a nightmare to modify as the design evolves. Try to keep each feature very simple - this will mean you'll need more features. Inventor should be capable of all you need. If you find the interface too complex, I'd second Jason's suggestiong of Cubify Design (don't buy Cubify Invent - it is much more limited than Cubify Design and the files don't transfer between - so no upgrade path). Sketchup - the free version didn't allow 2D production drawings to be created when I looked at it, also fillets and chamfers are not simple to apply. |
| PK:
We use solid edge 2D at work. It's free and really quite good for the sorts of things we do. |
| modeldozer:
Have been using Turbocad Profesional for 16 years and still learn new ways of using it. It's uder interface , to me, is very user friendly. Abraham |
| NeoTech:
Would say Fusion 360 is your best alternative atm, if you don't wanna become a pirate (yarhh) |
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