I'm looking for affordable cad software for my hobby.
I mean cad software that cheap price, sufficient for general 3d modelling (sketch, extrude,revole, sweep, fillet/chamfer,etc...) and 2d drawing.
Could anyone guide me 'What is the best cad software for me'?
Thank in advance
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You can download Autodesk Inventor Professional for free (educational version)
- Best free CAD software for: Hobbyists with an eye on quick results. Where to download: 3D Slash. 4 Best Free CAD Software (2D/3D CAD Programs) BlocksCAD. And a Path module dedicated to mechanical machining like milling (CAM), and can output, display, and adjust G code. Tutorial: FreeCAD Tutorial for 3D.
- Apr 22, 2015 I haven't used the CAM part of my CAD/CAM software in a very long time because I don't have CNC here at home. But I use the CAD part to draw assemblies to make sure everything will fit together properly. Then I can just print each part with dimensions so I don't have to.
If you were looking for just hobby modelling i would go for DraftSight, its free and supports all that your looking for
Have you any experience with 3d yet? If not Inventor is free for students, Solid Works is my preferred parametric modeling software.
I would stay away from Pro-e it’s more of web based company software.
really it comes down to which software your more comfortable with. That’s taking for granted that you won’t be doing any Aerospace, or military weapons (:
Maybe take a look in Google at TURBO CAD or Design CAD from IMSI !
They are cheap prices in earlyer Versions and i think,they are right for hobby drawing at home!
try sketchup first .its free light and easy.
then you can progess to solidworks or maya
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Like Charoenpon555 I'm looking for affordable cad software for my hobby. I don't want to pay yearly fees. I only use the software a dozen times or so a year so much over $100.00 I have to be pretty well sold on.I want 3D modeling software that operates and feels like CadKey and would even be up for older versions that may be a bit klunky.
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