I tried Pro/Desktop when PTC had free downloads of it. The parametric
approach as well as the simulation of mechanical assemblies helped me
to easily design a steering linkage. I was impressed.

Alibre is interesting, and the price seems decent for the features. Does
it do similar mechanical assemblies that you can move?


"Siggy" wrote:
| I would recommend taking a look at Alibre Design (http://www.alibre.com).
| Fully parametric 3D CAD for less that $1,000 per seat. I see lots of
| suggestions for SolidWorks and SolidEdge but I think you'll find that Alibre
| does almost everything they do for a small fraction of the price.
|
| I used to be a diehard AutoCAD user but Alibre completely blows AC away for
| 3D solid modeling.
|
| Robert
|
| "James Holbrook" wrote in message
| news:gJxLd.6829$HZ.4768@okepread07...
| Hi,
| Just getting started in metalworking and looking for some ideas on a CAD
| program.
| I've used the CAD that came with eMachineShop and Rhino and like both of
| them as they seem to be pretty logical in creating drawings.
| I've tried TurboCAD, PowerCAD, CadStd, 3D MAX Plus, BobCAD-CAM, 3DS MAX 7
....