Where I am having difficulty now is the cost. Most CAD programs are very similar, so moving from one to another is not much of a problem. As with anything new, there is a learning curve and it takes time and devotion to learn. I could do it faster that way until I took the time to learn CAD. Like you, I was a pencil-and-paper type of guy. “For more than 20 years I was a machinist and had the opportunity to work with several CAD programs during that time. Be bold and jump in with both feet.” – bobrakarj2 SketchUp is much easier to learn and gives you everything in 3D. I know Jay Bates uses SketchUp for a lot of his layout and design, but I’m not sure if that is what he imports to his CNC’s interface. If you are going to use a CAD program to interface with a CNC, then I believe it should be a robust program. “I have been using IMSI’s TurboCAD since its early days, so I am pretty comfortable with it, but any CAD program that gives you the functionality of complete control is going to have a steep learning curve. Here’s what a number of you have to say on the matter. Last week Rob wondered what your experiences and opinions are about CAD programs.
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