Hi All,
If you're gonna hack things, particularly building things, you probably
need to draw them. To draw them, you probably want a drawing program of
some kind. One of the most popular low to medium end CAD systems is
TurboCAD Deluxe by IMSI ( http://www.imsidesign.com/ ). I've been
threatening to get into this at a hobby level myself just to learn it
and to draw potential ideas for inventions, illustrations for a novel,
things around the house, etc.
Until the 22nd of January 2015, Frys has TurboCAD Deluxe for Windows on
sale for $ 30. It's normally $ 100. To buy the current version from
IMSI is normally $ 130.
http://www.frys.com/product/7072501
This is a version that's about 2 years old, v19. However, IMSI has a
deal going for Frys where it's a "forever box". That means that you
will be offered a one time upgrade to the current version (v 21) for
free when you install the old one. I doubt that the upgrade offer lasts
forever.
This boxed version also has about 7-8 hours of video training included
on the DVD, as well as several hundred pages of training exercises in
PDF files. They have their own native video player (Camtasia?) that
they want you to go through. However, you can copy all the avi files to
your pc and use VLC to play them.
Here's the sequence I went through for those who are interested. I
assigned a separate install directory to each version in case I want to
experiment with them separately.
A) Install TurboCAD v 19 from the DVD. You will need the serial numbers
and codes on the DVD sleeve. B) Initially decline the upgrade but don't
say never ask again. C) When the product asks about an activation code,
click the button to online register the product with the company. D)
Get and install the activation code from the web page or your email. E)
Open a blank drawing. F) Go to the help menu and check for updates (not
upgrades) and install. G) Close and restart the program. The upgrade
offer should appear again. This time, accept it.
You are taken to a web page where you are invited to download the
TurboCAD v 21 installer.
H) Download the installer and save it (and back it up). I) Click the
Upgrade button on the same web page. J) It should take you to a screen
to register your v 21 from v 19 upgrade. J.5) If that fails, make a
print of the screen for later reference if you have to call them. Try
the upgrade again later. K) You should see the serial number and
activation code for v 21 on the web page and in an email. L) Run the
install file you downloaded and specify a different install directory if
you want. M) Enter the serial number and activation code. N) Open a
blank drawing file and go to the help menu and check for updates and
install.
You should now have both TurboCAD Deluxe v 19 and v 21 installed and
updated. You may wish to start and activate the video training from the
DVD.
I found some cool videos on Youtube for training and examples by typing
turbocad into the search box. These two resources looked interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6rnCFI7-tw&list=PLm4oUGPImQyEp-XSdeCDX0BG3OB9BkmSP
http://paulthecad.co.uk/
Since I'm a newbie at using this product, if any of you have advice on
how to learn and use it, I'd appreciate any information you share either
on the list or privately.
Sincerely,
Ron
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(PS - If you email me and don't get a quick response, you might want to
call on the phone or send again. I don't always see new email messages
very quickly.)
Ron Frazier
770-205-9422 (O) Leave a message.
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