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    Default Re: Technical Drawing

    At the office I work in we are still stuck rubbing 2 sticks together... I mean using Autocad.

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    Default Re: Technical Drawing

    I have been using autocad for a few years now. I tried solidworks but I just can’t get the hang of it. Autocad just seems so much more logical and easier to use.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dickie View Post
    I have been using autocad for a few years now. I tried solidworks but I just can’t get the hang of it. Autocad just seems so much more logical and easier to use.


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    Autocad is a digital paper and pencil basically.

    Solidworks is based on modeling then detailing

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    I have managed quite a few complex 3d models on Autocad. 2d drawings are very easy though. I dont know what it is about Solidworks, but I just cant get the hang of it.


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    I like to draw in Solidworks using a deductive approach if I can.

    Basically starting with a block or cylinder, etc and then removing material in the process that seems most logical to me to get my final product.

    TBH, I still like AutoCAD for simple 2D drawings.

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    Default Re: Technical Drawing

    I use Draftsight for simple 2D drawings.

    The deductive approach works wonders when we actually recondition large hydraulic cylinders, because then I know I cant mess it up too easy

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    Lightbulb Re: Technical Drawing

    This is what I was looking for
    One persons idea of a design ( mine would be quite different )



    It may be of interest to you guys that work with these software programs.
    Way beyond my current capabilities
    I am amazed at the detail that can be produced -- a visual building blueprint
    Just print out on a big plotter and away you go.

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    Default Re: Technical Drawing

    Autodesk Inventor software 1600 to 4295$ price tag and quite possibly 1 year training to be able to use it. Not your simple CAD to draw lines and circles and add text.

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    Arrow Re: Technical Drawing

    Quote Originally Posted by driepootx View Post
    Autodesk Inventor software 1600 to 4295$ price tag and quite possibly 1 year training to be able to use it. Not your simple CAD to draw lines and circles and add text.
    What I thought
    But still highly impressive .... the software -- as well as the driver ..

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    Default Re: Technical Drawing

    Solid edge is more user friendly if compared to Solidworks or Inventor..

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