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Title: The heck is CAD?
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 02, 2015, 12:39:47 PM
I'm new to this... "CAD" thing. (Hoepfully this is the right thread)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: cephalopod on May 02, 2015, 12:45:10 PM
Computer Aided Design. Literally nothing more to it.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 02, 2015, 01:25:30 PM
Quote from: Craaig on May 02, 2015, 12:45:10 PM
Computer Aided Design. Literally nothing more to it.
Oh, thanks. (I thought it was something more, and used certain programs... but, yeah)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Kungfooey242 on May 02, 2015, 04:25:10 PM
Theres a heck of a lot of CAD programs; from 2D to 3D.  Some of the most famous ones are AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Inventor. Your profile pic kinda looks like the AutoCAD interface.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Naryar on May 03, 2015, 03:47:45 AM
It's like RA2, but more nerdy, considering you can't even fight the bots you draw.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: cephalopod on May 03, 2015, 04:52:53 AM
Sketchup is arguably one of the easiest to learn, if it's something you want to get into.
I'm pretty new to it myself and I managed to draw this up in about half hour while thinking about Mr Snappy 2.
(https://i.gyazo.com/78b53c28ff849ebaeb9b453c11a64941.png)

(Since then I did this for potentially 3D printing my ant)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: playzooki on May 03, 2015, 10:50:20 AM
rhino is best cad
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Tweedy on May 03, 2015, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: playzooki on May 03, 2015, 10:50:20 AM
rhino is best cad
*inventor
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: 090901 on May 03, 2015, 12:23:08 PM
inventor is also very very easy to use too
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Philippa on May 03, 2015, 01:01:37 PM
Yeah, Inventor is pretty good software, lots of commands.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Kungfooey242 on May 03, 2015, 03:00:51 PM
Yes, I agree with you all. Inventor FTW.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 03, 2015, 04:12:42 PM
Thanks guys! I'll check Inventor out. Seems cool. (BTW, what did you guys make with CAD using Inventor. I'd like to see an example :D)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Kungfooey242 on May 03, 2015, 04:38:44 PM
in the skewl, i usually make things like tools, sockets, etc. for assignments, but i usually finish before the deadline so one time i drew a simple version of WIDE LOAD with my remaining class time:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/36770wide load inventor.PNG)

I also made some weapons like swords and maces but there all in my skewl compuder.
You can see a ton of other designs here: https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=97.0 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=97.0)

Also, here's a free 3 year trial for Inventor: http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/inventor-professional (http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/inventor-professional)

And here's another thing; a bit of a tutorial to get u started: http://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-58503-799-5-2.pdf (http://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-58503-799-5-2.pdf)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Philippa on May 03, 2015, 07:21:44 PM
I've made a desk, earphone holder, lamp, USB and other stuff for school.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Jarvis_Rapture on May 03, 2015, 07:48:29 PM
I don't get why people put down Sketchup so much. Never needed anything more myself:
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff415/MicroGravity100/Mobile%20Uploads/Ricochet%202_5_zpsezhy9kea.png)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Philippa on May 03, 2015, 08:03:23 PM
That's not Sketchup, you don't get textures like that in it.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Badnik96 on May 03, 2015, 08:42:53 PM
he probably has some rendering software he puts the textures on with
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Philippa on May 03, 2015, 08:47:21 PM
Keyshot is my jam.
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Jarvis_Rapture on May 04, 2015, 03:03:31 AM
Quote from: Kurt Wylde on May 03, 2015, 08:03:23 PM
That's not Sketchup, you don't get textures like that in it.
http://www.indigorenderer.com/sketchup (http://www.indigorenderer.com/sketchup)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: Tweedy on May 04, 2015, 09:09:00 AM
Quote from: TheUnknownRobotics on May 03, 2015, 04:12:42 PM
Thanks guys! I'll check Inventor out. Seems cool. (BTW, what did you guys make with CAD using Inventor. I'd like to see an example :D)
I generally use inventor for beetleweight design:
(http://i.imgur.com/x4hj1kjl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ftBD0Zl.png)
Title: Re: The heck is CAD?
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 04, 2015, 03:32:39 PM
Thanks guys (Wonder if this thread would be useful for other CAD newbies)
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