Anyone know of a good CAD program?

Lowtowerx · #1 11-20-2016, 06:38 PM

I am looking for a CAD program that I could use to build blueprint buildings and design cabinets etc. Please post any info, would greatly appreciate it!

Daywolf · #2 11-20-2016, 06:53 PM

ummm prolly that google program, er sketch-up? I haven't used it in years, but I hear it's come a long way. Free or cheap or whatever. Free version, not sure the limitations. Pretty sure it has a full trial for 15 or 30 days or something. Otherwise, if you are spending money, auto-desk, it's what I've used at work, but on the company dime, it's expensive. That and bobcat which I don't think is around any longer. Otherwise search sourceforge if you want full function free, I think there were a number of good ones there.

Other alternative is grab a paper, pencil, couple rulers (one extra long), a board, a string (optional), a square (triangle ruler thing) and have at it. Put together a makeshift drafting table. I'm sure there are some quick drafting tutorials on youtube, I took a few semesters of it in HS a long time ago, it's not hard. Just understanding to project the angles to build side views and all that, just takes a little basic understanding.

Ahldagor · #3 11-20-2016, 07:58 PM

Auto Desk still bilking companies?

Angushjalmur · #4 11-20-2016, 08:04 PM

http://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview

Tupakk · #5 11-20-2016, 08:25 PM

Free? Sketch Up

Paid? AutoCAD , VectorWorks

Hire an architect learning this software is a skill. You will spend less time and money on one versus drafting something up.

12 years in the industry.

FatMice · #6 11-20-2016, 09:53 PM

PM Me. I will draw whatever you need. I have AutoCAD/SketchUp/Rhino/Revit. I can give you a 3d drawing if you want as well.

<--- Architect.

AzzarTheGod · #7 11-21-2016, 02:20 AM

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Auto Desk still bilking companies?

Yep

AzzarTheGod · #8 11-21-2016, 02:21 AM

Sold pirated and cracked copies of CAD on ebay all throughout college in 2004-2008.

PayPal was in its infancy and guys like me and my roommate contributed greatly to the PayPal you see today..

We completely fucked them up for life.

R Flair · #9 11-21-2016, 02:44 AM

I wrote a few DLLs that automated blueprint drawings in autocad once.

Tupakk · #10 11-21-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FatMice [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

PM Me. I will draw whatever you need. I have AutoCAD/SketchUp/Rhino/Revit. I can give you a 3d drawing if you want as well.

<--- Architect.

Learn something new everyday. Cool Cool Z