On Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:56:52 -0800, Tim Wescott
wrote:
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usable. I've used& really like SolidWorks but the company is small
and unwilling/unable to spent $100 let alone many thousands!
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If you are going to be in business you have to buy the
tools. It sounds like you need an Autocad clone that will
accept Autocad lisp and VBA add-ins. You don't need the
full 3d version with rendering. See
http://intellicadms.com/site/
https://store.intellicadms.com/produ...e92560b1393c7a
(90$ US for one seat with several utilities)

You can download a free trial and upgrade later after you
buy if you need too.

also see for free/cheap add-ins
http://www.cadcorner.ca/lisp.php
http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showth...on-For-AutoCAD
http://www.freecad.com/AutoCAD_Utili...dex.asp?page=5
google on autocad "sheet metal" lisp OR VBA for 528k hits.


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