CAD /3d drawing package

Zirax · 22-04-2010, 14:34

Can anyone recommend a CAD drawing package for use under windows. I'm not after the ultimate package but I need to be able to draw say a box section and then rotate it about in a 3d view and specify drilling points.

The main reason is I know what I want to build in my mind, but I'm struggling drawing it formally to show anyone. e.g. isometric 3d drawing (I suck at it).

Jingo · 22-04-2010, 14:57

Sketchup

Sounds perfect for what you're suggesting; it is very easy to use (notably so in comparison to other CAD programs), can produce all kinds of output for technical, presentation or engineering requirements, plus it's free!

I'm sure you can find yourself a copy of this and get cracking on it, but if you do want any help with it - or require something more detailed (i.e. Autocad details) then don't hesitate to get in touch with me via PM / msn etc

http://sketchup.google.com/download/

Zirax · 22-04-2010, 20:29

Excellent, I shall download and have a play. Thanks

Desmo · 22-04-2010, 20:33

Sketchup was my first though too. You can do some great stuff with it, the last version I used was ages ago so it's probablt far better now too.

22-04-2010, 14:34	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	CAD /3d drawing package Can anyone recommend a CAD drawing package for use under windows. I'm not after the ultimate package but I need to be able to draw say a box section and then rotate it about in a 3d view and specify drilling points. The main reason is I know what I want to build in my mind, but I'm struggling drawing it formally to show anyone. e.g. isometric 3d drawing (I suck at it).

22-04-2010, 14:57	#2
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Sketchup Sounds perfect for what you're suggesting; it is very easy to use (notably so in comparison to other CAD programs), can produce all kinds of output for technical, presentation or engineering requirements, plus it's free! I'm sure you can find yourself a copy of this and get cracking on it, but if you do want any help with it - or require something more detailed (i.e. Autocad details) then don't hesitate to get in touch with me via PM / msn etc http://sketchup.google.com/download/ __________________

22-04-2010, 20:33	#4
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Sketchup was my first though too. You can do some great stuff with it, the last version I used was ages ago so it's probablt far better now too. __________________

22-04-2010, 20:29	#3
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Excellent, I shall download and have a play. Thanks