Re: CAD packages

I've been using Alibre for parametric 3-D CAD and simple to complex
(~200 parts in a model engine) projects and have been pretty happy
with it. Prices range from around $1k to $2k, depending on version.

There's also a 30-day trial version available and a free, reduced
feature version available:

www.alibre.com

Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Joe" <joeboyd7@...> wrote:
>
> I have only posted here once or twice, but here goes.
>
> I have just started a small company that is desgning some
Aerospace
> stuff. my partner uses CADKEY which he likes for a bunch of
reasons,
> but we both know that we will have to bite the bullet to get a 3-D
> program in the not too distant future, so, since i am not an
> engineer, or CAD guy, i was just curious about opinions on
software
> choices.
>
> Price is a consideration. if things go well for us, then
purhcasing
> something like SolidWorks would be in line with what we want (2
> seats, perhaps 3), but right now, the 4000 per seat price is a
> little....pricey.
>
> so, i have heard about ProE and SolidEdge, but would like to hear
> from this group what they recommend and why (and some idea of
cost).
> i really want to have something for me that won't bury me in
> learning but i guess that is just part of the price of admission
to
> 3D world.
>
> oh, as you may expect, a lot of current vendors and customers that
> we deal with use Solidworks.
>
> thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Joe
>