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HazyWinter
 Post subject: CAD Freeware?
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:53 pm 
 
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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 
 
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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 
 
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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.
 
   
 
dehati
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:53 pm 
 
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If you work regularly on 3D designs i will suggest using solidworks. It is expensive though.




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