From: "Ray{at}J-Engineering.com" 
To: Jeff Anderson-Lee 
CC: ATM Mailing List 
Reply-To: "Ray{at}J-Engineering.com" 


Jeff,

You may want to consider the eval copy of Rhinoceros at http://rhino3d.com

Ray Jurevicius
Jurevicius Engineering, Inc.
http://www.J-Engineering.com



Jeff Anderson-Lee wrote:

>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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Ray Jurevicius
Jurevicius Engineering, Inc.
New Berlin, Wisconsin  USA

Metal Forming Simulation
http://www.J-Engineering.com
(262) 782-7073

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