From: "Magnus Astro" 
To: "Jeff Anderson-Lee" ,
   "ATM Mailing List" 
Reply-To: "Magnus Astro" 


Hi !

I am using Pro/DESKTOP Express, it is free and can be downloadet from
http://www.ptc.com/community/free_downloads.htm.en
It is a 3D CAD tool that I fin easy to use and with a loot of powerful tools.

Hope it helps

Magnus Arvidsson
http://get.to/magnus-astro


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Anderson-Lee" 
To: "ATM Mailing List" 
Cc: "Jeff Anderson-Lee" 
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 3:40 AM Subject: ATM CAD software --
looking for recommendations


>
> I'm looking to get some CAD software to help design a few telescopes.  I'm
> not CAD literate, but I definitely am computer literate and learned 2D
> drafting back in my school days in grade-school shop class.  I've seen a
few
> positive remarks about TurboCAD in the archives, and was wondering if
those
> who have used it recently would care to comment on its usefulness and
> ease-of-use.  I'm thinking of the "Standard Edition" (for
$100) as opposed
> to the "Professional" Version ($695) but I wonder if it will
have all the
> features I am likely to need?
>
> Basically, I'd think I'd like to be able to do simple 2D/3D design.
Center
> of gravity calculations would be nice, and parts layout for CAM (laser-cut
> steel) would be great.  Any other features I should consider?
>
> If anyone else would care to chime in on their favorite cheap ($100 and
> under) CAD product, I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
> Jeff Anderson-Lee
> Sacramento, CA
>
> [I know this is a recurring thread, but the software scene changes every
few
> years and I've not seen any recent recommendations in the Archives.]
>
>
>

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