CAD software for MAC
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Chuck,
I am playing around with ViaCAD 2d/3d on my OS 10.4.11 machine. It is affordable and not too difficult to use. Some of the things it can do are not as I wish but I used to have access to Inventor at work and wish I could afford it and the computer to run it.
As usual, not affiliated with either of these companies, just my own opinion. For info on ViaCAD:
http://www.punchcad.com/
--ShopShoe
I am playing around with ViaCAD 2d/3d on my OS 10.4.11 machine. It is affordable and not too difficult to use. Some of the things it can do are not as I wish but I used to have access to Inventor at work and wish I could afford it and the computer to run it.
As usual, not affiliated with either of these companies, just my own opinion. For info on ViaCAD:
http://www.punchcad.com/
--ShopShoe
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Chuck,
I use turbocad or hexagon(free) for my drafting/drawing. I use blender(free) for my mesh work, organic modeling and animation.
Turbocad was installed by the previous owner, i'm not sure of the cost.
Blender is a very powerful package, albeit with a very steep learning curve.
Bvr
I use turbocad or hexagon(free) for my drafting/drawing. I use blender(free) for my mesh work, organic modeling and animation.
Turbocad was installed by the previous owner, i'm not sure of the cost.
Blender is a very powerful package, albeit with a very steep learning curve.
Bvr
Mosey
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Draftsite sucks on the Mac. Crashes galore.
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I've just bought ViaCAD and are trying to create something. I know software as Adobe Illustrator and Maxon Cinema 4D, so I think I will handle ViaCAD too.
If someone are interesting I can try to write something about it when I've test it.
If someone are interesting I can try to write something about it when I've test it.
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Hands down, Rhino for Mac http://mac.rhino3d.com
It's still in beta so you have to send an email requesting access, but it's really the only 2D/3D package that feels at home on Mac. I tried some of the others (DraftSight, TurboCAD), and they fall felt like bad ports.
Simon
It's still in beta so you have to send an email requesting access, but it's really the only 2D/3D package that feels at home on Mac. I tried some of the others (DraftSight, TurboCAD), and they fall felt like bad ports.
Simon
