Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Anyone used Softcad.3d for design work? Compare with others?

My advice, (it's free, so consider what it's worth), is to use the freebie
program to get your feet wet. Most programs are similar enough to be able
to transition from one to another, as long as you don't try to go
back-and-forth (take my word for it!). Get reasonably fluent in the
language. Then, when you're ready for a first project, I'd suggest you make
a box, with an island, or pocket on top, and a bolt pattern of holes in the
island or pocket. You could maybe even tap some of the holes. This should
exercise most of the G-code & M-code functions you need to use for some
time. Good Luck!

RayHex

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> From: kaynrc <tom.kay@...>

> Hi
>
> I'm still in the very early stages of learning how to draw in 3d on
> computer, bbut I have downloaded a version of SoftCad.3d to try.

>
> So here's my question. If I'm cheap enough to NOT want to buy 3d cad
> software, and since this package was free, how is it compared to
> other 3d software? Anyone tried it? Is it easy to learn compared to
> other hobbiest standard 3d cad packages, or should I try something
> else?