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Computer design/drawing programs
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:26 pm
by ryanbp01
I am looking for a good, inexpensive, drawing program that I could use in helping design items like furniture, generate materials lists, etc. I have to admt that drafting was not, and still is something that I am weak with. Any suggestions and ideas would be welcome. Thank you in advance in helping me on my quest.
BPR
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:47 pm
by osx-addict
Ryan --
Checkout Design Intutiion.. It's available for both Mac & Windows (the original design was Mac only).. I've used it on and off just for playing around and it's really nice and specifically setup for woodworkers! The nice thing is that there are different price points for buying it, starting at $179.. No, I'm not a company rep or anything -- just an occasional user that found the program very nice and fairly easy to work with (at least for use on a Mac)..
http://www.gizmolab.com/software/index.html
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:24 pm
by dickg1
Ryan,
You may want to check out Google SketchUp ([url]
http://www.sketchup.google.com)[/url]. The basic package is plenty capable and it's free! A lot of tutorials on-line also - and free.
Dickig1
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:24 pm
by curiousgeorge
Ryan,
Take a look at Google SketchUp. It's an excellent 3D drawing program and the best part is it's FREE!
http://www.sketchup.com/
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:57 pm
by ericolson
ryanbp01 wrote:I am looking for a good, inexpensive, drawing program that I could use in helping design items like furniture, generate materials lists, etc. I have to admt that drafting was not, and still is something that I am weak with. Any suggestions and ideas would be welcome. Thank you in advance in helping me on my quest.
See my thread "Sketchup" under general woodworking...
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:44 pm
by guvnuh4
votesketchup++
I've used it to design a few things, namely my workbench (haven't actually had the time/fundage to put it together yet unfortunately
). My older brother actually designed a "furniture line" that is capable of quick expanding and collapsing for my constantly-on-the-go generation, including futon, coffee table, end tables, dresser, and bed. I couldn't tell you how long he spent on it though...
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:01 am
by ldh
Ryanbp01
I use DeltaCad and DesignCAD 3D, both are inexpensive and seem to work well for me. I am not particularly computer savvy, so I needed programs that did not have too steep a learning curve. Both programs are try before you buy on the net.
ldh