Basic 3D & CAD programs

[Chris]

Hi All

I am looking for a 3D or CAD program that is relatively simple to use. I=92ve used 3D Max and obtain some good results, creating figures moving camera positions etc.

However I want to design some simple machinery, a movable workbench for example. To make wheels and put a simple spindle through a hole in

3D Max is a complicated process and I am a bit rusty using it.

So can anyone recommend a 3D or CAD program to use?

Thanks

Chris

[Adam Aglionby]

Sketchup

with SU2KT plugin for photoreal rendering

[Tim Lamb]

regards

[Adam Aglionby]

Nope, from top bar window>model info> units metric or imperial

Adam

[dom]

Thoroughly recommended.

But be aware that high resolution printing is disabled on the free version.

[Adam Aglionby]

PrntScrn and Ctrl-V :-)

Adam

[dom]

Gives you jaggedy screen resolution print outs. They're ok, however for complex images the full resolution possible with the pro version is another world. One solution is to download and install the pro version to another machine and slowly use up the 8 hours free evaluation just using it to print out.

[Tim Lamb]

In message , Adam Aglionby writes

Ah! Thanks. It's the fading eyes and intellect:-)

regards