The version I have is Windows version 3.01 copy write 1985- 1996 by ISMI.
It will let you draw to size and print to scale or go the other way too. I all ready knew AutoCAD some so tha tmay hav ehelpped the pick up.
The thing I like best about it, other than i paid like $30 bucks retail for it is with todays printers, you get really acurate pint outs, and can even print on trasparency film for templates.
I got dial crank mills and often will put a template on top of work to show me if I turned the right number cranks turns. Saves a lot layout time and erros.
For one or two off radial bolt paterns, I jus due them on the cad and then X & Y dimesion, to save time setting up the rotary table.
For non critical shapes in sheet stock, glue a print on with wood glue, saw and sand, then soak the print and glue off in warm water.
Rob
Help with a most vexing problem
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Qcad, anyone? It's a GPL freebe for Windows, Mac & Linux. http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html
Seems to work okay, but I've no other experience with other CAD systems. I've used this one to design homemade gearcutters, but that's it. I keep reaching for the scratch pads instead...
Seems to work okay, but I've no other experience with other CAD systems. I've used this one to design homemade gearcutters, but that's it. I keep reaching for the scratch pads instead...
Re: Help with a most vexing problem
Tried Autosketch 7 and was able to figure it out.psient wrote:Hi all:
I'm moving forward with my efforts.
What I need from someone is a &%$# 2D drawing software program that will let me do what I used to do with my ruler and graph paper.
I'd like to have a software that makes the task automated to some extent.
For instance:
1. scale the drawing to the scale I specify
2. let me draw shapes and lines
3. interpolate the dimensions of each component of the drawing
4. place dimension lines, markers, and legs on the scale drawing
I know I'm missing something here. Anyone able to help?
Thanks,
Jon
Bought an OEM version of Autosketch 9 for 70 bucks. What I wanted.
Thanks for the comments all!!!
JON
I would have to vote for Design CAD. Cost about a $100. I have used it for years and not to hard to learn. I have tried to learn Auto CAD and found it to be a pain. The elitist drafters will swear by Auto CAD but most of those folks have gone to school to learn Auto CAD. For a hobby shop, like mine, look at Design CAD.
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There is Solid Edge from Siemens its free. http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/e ... ndex.shtml I have it installed but have not used it. I play with Turbocad. I agree with the comments that say CAD has a steep learning curve. Let us know what program you decide on and how you progress.