Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Rhino, Was:vector's learning curve

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From: "Tim Goldstein"
>
> Exactly what I am saying. If you are not a daily user of the program the
> command line is not the way to go. If you are there is no doubt about the
> speed.
>

I'd have to disagree with you Tim, I'm by no means a 'professional' and only
started to learn to use CAD after I retired, but I absolutely hate using the
mouse - its just so messy and slow. Even if you do use the mouse, you still
have to combine it with command line stuff to enter dimensions etc. so why
not just use the command line for everything. I find the 'intuitive'
programs actually more difficult to use as they are full of quirks and not
constrained by the same set of simple rules as a more traditional CAD
program.

>
> Remember this is a hobby list and the majority of the members use a
CAD/CAM
> program when they can fit it in which is far from often enough to become
> accomplished at remembering all the command line commands.
>

The actual number of commands you need for most day-to-day drawing are very
limited - line, circle, offset, trim, arc, int, end, nearest, perp,
centre..... and that's about it - not too taxing for even a simple brain
like mine!! ;o)

Best wishes,
Ian
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Ian W. Wright
Sheffield, UK


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