SketchUp is one of 3 CAD programs I use for work and is by far the easier and faster to use. I have the PRO version which allows you to produce DXF files and AutoCad files. The tutorials are great but the really good stuff are the Ruby Plugins which are written by others. Goto http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/?id=110
to find great tools. If anyone needs to convert a SketchUp file to DXF just email me and it's a simple export. I do lots of objects which are then cut on a waterjet machine for work. GT ________________________________ From: Barrett <barret...@comcast.net> To: 'KRnet' <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:52 PM Subject: RE: KR> CAD anyone? After looking at the suggestions, Google's SketchUp fits bill be just fine and a great tutorial to go along with it. Great suggestion, thanks guys! :-) If anyone out there hasn't tried this program and is in the same boat I was, try it, it works great! Thanks again, Barrett SLC, UT -----Original Message----- Subject: RE: KR> CAD anyone? "Barrett" wrote: I've never used any type of CAD software at all and have no idea where to start to use it. So, with that in mind, what suggestions does anyone have? http://sketchup.google.com/ is probably what you're looking for, and it's free... Mark Langford _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html