Drawing Software

RE: [spiers] Drawing Software

Hi Tamera,

I am an electrical designer using Autocad on a daily basis. The full blown
Autocad package which will do 3D drawing is about $4,000 I think. In my
niche (manufacturing support) I would estimate that 98% of drawings are done
2D. Autodesk, the company that makes Autocad has a very good 2D package
Autocad LT, which currently runs about $1,000.

I have read reviews of cheaper packages ($100-$300) that are compatible
with Autocad, but I have never tried any of them. What you are looking for
is ".dwg" file compatability. Since there is a really steep learning curve
involved with learning 3D Cad you might consider starting with a 2D package.

Gene Williams

-----Original Message-----
From: Tamera Young [mailto:ds_tradingpartners@prodigy.net]
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 7:59 PM
To: spiers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [spiers] Drawing Software



John,

I am in the process of creating a design of my own. I was advised my the
manufacture to create my drawing using Auto CAD. Can you or anyone recommend
some good software that I can purchase that would help me give a 2D or 3D
effect that the manufacture would understand.

I am having a hard time hiring designers will to be paid with royalties
(fee). Therefore, I am sketching my own designs.

Tamera


Tamera Young
International Trade Manager
DS Trading Partners
16580 Plainview Drive
Markham, Illinois 60428
Business: 1-708-210-9791
Facsimile: 1-708-210-9574

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