Re: Cad software

For as tight a rein as they software companies have on the software,
I wonder if it is permissible to even draw something at work to take
home and cut. You would not think they would mind, but if you made
any money at all with their software, they might have recourse.

Randy

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "luke1027home"
<luke1027@p...> wrote:

>
> The Best CAE/CAD/CAM is one that will provide a Complete Arsenal

for:

>
> Defining 2D sketches - Parametrically and able to be Associative to
> all existing Geometry.
>
> The ability to also define any 2D Geometry in 3D space efficiently
> and able to be Associative to all existing Geometry.
>
> Ability to define 3D Geometry Parametrically via every means one

can

> think of (Solids, Class-A Surfaces, Point Clouds, Etc.) and, of
> coarse,
> Associative to all existing Geometry –2D or 3D.
>
> It would be understood that one can do all other modifications to

any

> existing Geometry via Blends, Extensions, Offsetting, Scaling

(Local

> and Global), Trimming, etc. and have it be Associative to all
> existing Geometry –2D or 3D.
>
> The Ability to Shade Realistically with user defined textures and
> with the uses of image defined backdrops.
>
> All the above in the contents of a Complete Associative Very Large
> Assemblies project.
>
> Kinematics/Motions – always helpful when designing. FEA is and

added

> touch, if you know how to use it, some designs a must.
>
> Transparent Manufacturing (CAM) for 2-Axes, 3-Axes, and 5-Axes.
> Associative to all existing Geometry –2D/3D used in CAM.
>
> Custom Definable Post Processors.
>
> Drafting, but of coarse, Associative to all existing Geometry –

2D/3D

> used.
>
> Translations of ANY native part file from other packages. IN or OUT.
>
> All the above supported via history.
>
> Tie this all together with PDM and I think that should cover it.
>
> Cut my hands and arms off and tie my feet behind my back and I

would

> be ready to use any CAD/CAM/CAE package without the above features.
>
> Learning curve to the above package and its features … 1 to 2 years

@

> 40-50 hours a week,
> given, one already has experience in CAD/CAM/CAE.
>
> Cost: Starting package price $25,000/seat.
> Maintenance (support/updates): 15% of purchase price/year and seat.
>
> Support/Updates: The best in the World.
>
> The Best CAE/CAD/CAM Package: Unigraphic NX3
>
> For the Hobbyist … absolutely unattainable.
> Would need to work for a Company that uses it.
>
> Next best and affordable 3D CAD package … Rhinoceros, Solidworks,

or

> Think3 for home use.
>
> Affordable CAM … not sure.
>
> Check these links out:
> http://www.freecad.com/
> http://freeware.intrastar.net/cadsoftware.htm
> http://www.eland.org.uk/pages/Misc/cadnotes.html
> http://www.freecadapps.com/shareware.php
> http://www.mycomputersmith.com/CADLinks.htm
>
> That is my two cents … since that is about all
> I have to purchase my very own package.
>
> Luke.