Decent CAD system?

[loic2003]

I'm looking for a CAD system to help me design the transmission of a custom radio controlled truck I'm wanting to make. I started with paper, but figured in this day and age there must be something decent out there on the computer.

It can be for OSX, Linux or Windows. Preferably windows....

Thanks in advance.

 

[her209]

Look into the educational versions... try SolidWorks.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: her209
Look into the educational versions... try SolidWorks.

WTS Solidworks Reg code / serial. hahahahahhahaha.

all serious. Solidworks, i hear is a pretty damn good at what it does. Here's a link: http://www.solidworks.com/

i'm sure many many big name companies use it along with other cad software.

iirc, you can't buy it directly from solidworks, you gotta buy it from a reseller. Solidworks doesn't directly sell.

 

[Born2bwire]

I prefer Pro/E personally. I learned CAD using the old 2D AutoCAD stuff, but the parametric 3D modeling that they are now doing with stuff like Pro/E, Inventor, or SolidWorks is definitely the way to go. But it takes a bit of learning to pick up the new way of doing things though.

 

[Yossarian]

ProE isn't exactly cost effective for someone designing an RC transmission

 

[NatePo717]

Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

 

[Instan00dles]

dont know how much it costs but I love using autodesk inventor for moving assemblies.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: NatePo717
Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

i work for a reseller. funny.

 

[kranky]

How about a free copy of Alibre Design Xpress?

 

[NatePo717]

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: NatePo717
Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

i work for a reseller. funny.

rly? Which one?

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: NatePo717

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: NatePo717
Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

i work for a reseller. funny.

rly? Which one?

Hawk Ridge Systems.

 

[NatePo717]

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: NatePo717

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: NatePo717
Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

i work for a reseller. funny.

rly? Which one?

Hawk Ridge Systems.

Oh awesome. You a sales guy or support guy? I'm in tech support.

 

[compnovice]

Originally posted by: kranky
How about a free copy of https://www.alibre.com/products/">Alibre Design Xpress?</a>

:thumbsup:

I have used it before and its pretty good...

 

[loic2003]

Thanks for all your help, guys, much appreciated.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Sid59

Originally posted by: NatePo717
Heh I work for SolidWorks So yeah I would suggest that. Quite possibly the easiest CAD package to just pick up and start using right off the bat.

i work for a reseller. funny.

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