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HazyWinter

Post subject: CAD Freeware?

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:53 pm

Captain

Joined: Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:57 am
Posts: 7

I'm looking for a CAD freeware to create one 3D design for an electronics enclosure. It has to be capable of handling one of the following file types:
Pro-Engineer, Solid Works, AutoCAD, .STL, .STP, .IGS

fred47

Post subject: CAD software

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:19 pm

General

Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:51 pm
Posts: 119

Hi!
You might check out the free version of Alibre: www.alibre.com . They give away free licenses to a limited version of their program.

Good Luck!
Fred

3SixtyGroup

Post subject: Free DWG Viewer

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:27 am

Lieutenant

Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:23 am
Posts: 1
Location: Auburn Hills

Not exactly what you're looking for, but I've found this software to be very handy.

http://www.download.com/Free-DWG-Viewer ... ag=lst-0-1

It's a free DWG viewer, supports CAD, Iges, dwg, dxf and more. Somewhat related to this post. Hope it helps somebody. I use it every day.

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dehati

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:53 pm

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Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:28 pm
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Location: MA, USA

If you work regularly on 3D designs i will suggest using solidworks. It is expensive though.

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