Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Freehand CAD drawing

I have Vector and I have no doubt that it is a very powerful program. It
just seems that all of the power is hidden from me. Nothing seems obvious,
and I have a hard time using it. I am not used to any other CAD program, so
I have nothing to unlearn first.

I will join the Vector discussion group and see if they can help. I find
Fred's comments helpful, although generally abrupt.

I have a copy of Corel Draw version 8 in my research lab, I will check that
out tomorrow and see if I can use that. I just need some really simple
design curves.

Thanks for all of the help so far.

Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
www.statmandesigns.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "stevenson_engineers" <machines@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 5:31 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Freehand CAD drawing


> >--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Dan Statman" <dan.statman@r...> wrote:
> > I need a program that can draw freehand curves. I would prefer a
> > program that I can set some anchor points and then move the mouse
> >to
> > alter the curvature of the connecting lines.
> >
> > I am looking for something with a short learning curve,
> >inexpensive,
> > and has the ability to export or save files in a format readable by
> > Vector so that I can create toolpaths from it.
> >
> > What programs should I look for and what do they typically cost. I
> > need no advanced features.
> >
> > Thnaks,
> >
> > Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> > www.statmandesigns.com
>
> Dan,
> Any CAD program that's worth a hoot should be able to do exactly this
> with no problems.
> Have you had a word with Fred on the best way to do this in Vector ?
>
> John S.
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