> Great info everyone.
>
> I wasn't wanting to spend a lot of money, just enough so I give my wift
> (finicial advisor) an idea of what I am planning to build. I'm an
> electrical engineer and I know that doing this 3D work first will be time
> consuming and I am sure I will agree with you Lowell but like I said
> earlier, this is just something I'm going to have to learn myself. >
>
> As a fellow EE, I can assure you that using 3D CAD tools is much more
> time consuming than generating system models using tools like Matlab or
> solving problems using Maple.
>
> I have been using TurboCad for 3D drawing and have found it useful. The
> 3D aspect is helpful in making sure that the design is rational. It is
> time-consuming however.
>
> I am going to pick up a copy of Workbench Magazine. thanks Mike. >
> I've used IronCad but (years ago), I thought it was tailored for sheetmetal
> work. What do I know, I might check it out again since I see a possible use
> now.
>
> Thanks again everyone
>
> Steve
> Steve Blake wrote:
>
>
> I am presently a New-be and I'm looking for a nice 3D software
package
for
> new projects. I know you seasoned chippers will just say "Just Do IT".
> I
> know but I have to learn for myself. Please advise.
>
> Question--how much do you want to spend? You can get a fairly
> well-equipped
> shop for the price of a copy of a good 3D CAD program.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
> --
> --John
> Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
> (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
>
>
Well 3 out of 3 EE's agree. As an EE I also agree that using a CAD is somewaht useful but very time consuming. I've tried Turbocad but found each time I use it I need to retrain myself. Obviously I don't use it much.