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  1. 08-09-2008, 06:24 AM #1
    andyross
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    Hi People,
    I am keen to do some design and profile development work. Just wondered what software is available on the net. I used to teach Aero Engineering and speacialised in CAD using Cadkey. I now find myself wshing I had never left that area as I have no access to cad and find it difficult to justify the expense for a hoby. Any guidance appreciated

    Andy
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  2. 08-09-2008, 11:50 AM #2
    ger21
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    A good free 2D package.
    http://www.plm.automation.siemens.co...2d/index.shtml

    And a free 3D package (a bit limited though.)
    www.alibre.com/xpress
    Gerry

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    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

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  3. 08-09-2008, 06:44 PM #3
    jwillhite
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    if you use linux and are doing anything 2D qcad is awesome much faster and user friendly then autocad IMO. 37$ for the professional version really quality software, there's a free trial version as well. I believe there's also a windows version.

    http://www.qcad.org/index.html
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