Re: CAD-CAM Software

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Mc Kie"
<freshwatermodels@...> wrote:

>
> Jon's post about the Syil America X2 retrofit brings up another
> question that I looked up in the archives but there was little
> substance to the thread.
>
> I am also looking at various CAD-CAM software. I currently draw in
> AutoCAD LT for the fellow who does my laser cutting. I really need to
> learn a 3D CAD-CAM software package. Price is important but the
> software needs to be reasonable to learn and produce usable results. I
> am looking for something under $1000. I have been considering BobCAD
> (with training discs) and Vector. I want something compatable with
> Mach3. I also see a new CAD called ViaCad. Anyone have any insight or
> suggestions?
>

For CAD Rhino3D is excellent and it is a very easy transition from
autocad, the demo allows 30 saves but it otherwise totally functional,
try the tutorials.

Graham