RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Intellicad

rawen2 wrote:

> At one time I had a copy of Intellicad 2000 when it could be
> downloaded
> for free with unlimited use.
> I see now that the guts of that program were sold off (as I understand
> it) and now there are lots of companies using the Intellicad engine
> but
> adding their own twist to it and marketing it under various names.
> Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the original Intelicad
> 2000? I don't think that would be illegal since it was freely
> downloadable for a few years and I had it but evidently lost it when
> one of my older computers bit the dust.
> If not, what is the best flavor of Intellicad out there - lowest cost
> and easiest to use? Or is there really any practical difference
> between the various offerings? Should I just look for the cheapest
> one
> if I can't find the free version?
> Right now I only need 2.5D CAD but I might use 3D in the future.
> The reason I'm interested in Intellicad is because I've used AutoCAD
> LT
> and taken an AutoCAD class at the local Community College a couple of
> years back and find it the easiest for me to use.
> Thanks,
> Ralph Wenzl

As an ex-Intellicad user, I suggest you take a look at Alibre Design
www.alibre.com before you spend any money.
There is a free starter version.
Warning I never found Intellicad particularly easy to use so I may be
biased.

Keith