Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New Member in need of advice and directions

Hi Tom:
I would avoid Autocad unless you have a really strong reason for using
it. (like a major customer who insists on it)
There are far easier programs out there that will do an excellent job for
you and many of them are Shareware or Freeware.
My favourite (the one I got into first) was called DrafixCAD.
For 2 dimensional drawing, it was much easier to learn than Autocad, and
just as powerful.
If you are contemplating a lot of design work, I would bite the bitter pill
and cough up the dough for Solidworks.
It will be pricey (around $5000.00 US) but it's well worth it if you expect
to spend more than 25% of your shop time on design.
Cheers

Marcus
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From: RustyTom1@... <RustyTom1@...>
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Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 8:36 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New Member in need of advice and directions

>Himy name is Tom and Ihave been a machinist for over 30 years!
>finally I am getting ready to open my own small shop! I would like to
>be able to do my prints on my computer, but first I have to find and
>learn either CAD Basics or auto-CAD, whichever is easier to learn!
>Now my problem is I can't seem to locate anywhere near me that has
>either program!Could someone please send me a URL or snail mail
>address for a supplier who handles these programs? I am tired of
>sitting hunched over my old drafting table trying to design things!
>Thanks for your time and I would appreciate any help you could give
>me!
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