NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #27/NN_1992_27.iso/spool/rec/woodwork/7902

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From: [e-mail] (Edward A. Parrish)
Subject: Re: CAD and project design
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Organization: Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Nashville, TN, USA
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 15:20:57 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>I recently acquired my dream home computer system and I'm interested
>in drawing up some of my wood project plans with a CAD system.  But
>what to use?  GenericCAD? AutoCAD? EasyCAD? TurboCAD? DesignCAD? And
>the list goes on!  My minimum requirement is that the system check
>dimensions for me, that is, a total dimension is equal to the sum of
>its component dimensions on the drawing.  But I would rejoice in a
>system that would build exploded isometric views from three elevation
>views (if that's possible).  I imagine AutoCAD is the most flexible, but
>it also carries a steep learning curve that I'd like to avoid unless
>it's absolutely necessary.

I use Autosketch (also distributed by Autodesk, of Autocad fame) for
most of my original designs and find it does very nicely. The
dimensioning is very easy. If you want multiple views and the ability
to specify diffent eye points in 3d, you'll need Autocad,
Microstation, or the equvalent. BTW, the Autocad tutorial is
pretty straightforward and you really don't need to learn all
the capabilities to do quite a bit of work. It does require more
computer though.