I'm trying to find some 3D CAD software that would fall under the categories of freeware or inexpensive. I've been trying to play with a program called freecad 8 and Alibre Design. FreeCAD not so good. Alibre Design is similar to SolidWorks, however to full version is $999. What are some prices/names of programs that you guys have used?

7/28/2006 6:26:26 AM

sketchup is free, it's 3d, not cad, but could possibly be used as cad

7/28/2006 8:00:36 AM

DeltaCAD isn't bad for the money.

7/28/2006 8:53:43 PM

http://www.structural-engineering.fsnet.co.uk/

bunch of free software there, several CAD programs. You also may want to consider trying to buy an older version of AutoCad, Solidworks, etc. from someone.

7/28/2006 10:00:47 PM

I'm really looking for something that would export to a .STL file format. My target price is $150 or less.

7/29/2006 3:01:18 PM

get a student or professor to front credentials so you can have the solidworks student edition.

7/29/2006 3:24:18 PM

FYI, Alibre Xpress would have to be the best free 3D Modeling software out there. I have been playing with it and it seems to work fairly well. Give it a look if you are interested in some CAD software that you don't have to drop any cash on!

7/30/2006 5:14:00 PM

Bic and Mead make great products that integrate seamlessly. all for <$5

8/3/2006 1:20:07 PM