Cheap, easy drafting software

[bcondon]

I have been using Partsworks and Aspire over the last couple of months... It is going quite well.

===BUT===

It seems that there are some basic functions like trimming two objects to the same point, which require some real diligence as you enter and exit node select, cut vectors, then try to get the points to line up.

Joining and closing vectors will use the wrong end of a set of vectors so I futz around to get the vectors to close...

MANY MANY years ago, I used cad packages with graphic palettes where you could draw a couple of objects (ex: ellipse and line) ad you could trim the ellipse back to the line and it would delete the rest of the ellipse. It took only a few quick steps and 10 seconds later, you were done.

DO you know of an inexpensive ($150) drafting package with good trim, edit capability which then will write a file I can bring into partworks and/or aspire?

I am just trying to speed up my design side

thanks

[Gary Campbell]

TurboCad?

[gene]

Hi Bob,
I am suprised that aspire does not have a trim tool. I just purchased my copy and i hope that Tony ,Brian and the gang will put it in there if enough people to ask for it. Can you import a drawing from part wizard to aspire? Thanks Gene

[thewoodcrafter]

I think Aspire ( or V-Carve) has a good trim tool.
I guess I am used to it and find no problem using it.

If you have a node to trim to, hit Control D.
To insert a node Control I.

[gene]

I was thinking like the sissors in part wizard. That way you can overlay 2 shapes and trim off the part you dont want. I will look at it and see. Please remember i just got this software. I might need to stay quiet until i get a better handle on things.

[thewoodcrafter]

I hated those scissors. I could never get them to cut what I wanted.

[cutitout]

take a look at solid edge 2d draft -- I use export as DXF in partworks

http://www.plm.automation.siemens.co...2d/index.shtml

[lstovall]

Try e-bay, there are Turbocad versions from V3 to V15 anywhere between $6.50 to $300.00.

[chodges]

Corel Draw will do that very easily using the Virtual Segment Delete tool in the Shape Tool flyout menu.

The only trick is that the two lines MUST intersect.

Hope this helps!

[joe]

I agree with Charlie. You can purchase a full version on Ebay for less that $100.

I don't use Corel very much although I keep it handy. It's light years ahead of any Router/Design on the market.

At this time there are design programs and router programs that have added design capabilities. All the designers I know use Adobi Illustrator, Flexi, Corel, PhotoShop, which are true design programs.