[757labs] Cad Design Interest - SketchUp and/or AutoCAD Modeling

[Steve Nelson]

I'm becoming fairly experienced in sketchup, that said, I would still LOVE a
class like this. Sketchup is wicked cool. Do we have a copy of the pro
version in the lab? Autocad scares me, but it's mostly just the pricetag
that's scary.

Steve

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Beau Turner <beau.turner at gmail.com> wrote:

> A few people have asked questions related to using Google SketchUp and/or
> AutoCAD (for Solid Modeling).  Between the two applications, they vary quite
> a bit in what they can do as well as the tools and interfaces. If you are
> interested in taking the first class in the lab for this, please reply back
> so we can gauge interest. If there is enough interest we will pick a
> day/evening in October to make it happen.
>
> Background if you are unfamiliar:
>
>    - SketchUp is a free (also a paid version) application that can be used
>    for all kinds of design (think tiny or large) and has been used on several
>    projects at the lab already (1). Base product being free, the integration to
>    Google Earth and its simple UI make it attractive but do not let that fool
>    you, it is powerful and can be extended using Ruby scripting. This software
>    works on Windows and Mac only at this time.
>    - AutoCAD is a paid application, known as the most common cad platform
>    out there (closed source wise). This is an industry standard type of
>    application, and originally the flagship product from a company called
>    Autodesk (they make or acquire other design and manufacturing related
>    software as well). This software works on Windows and Mac only at this time.
>
>
> Expectations:
>
>    - 2 hour session that will start with one product, give you the working
>    basics, Q&A, etc.. then move to the other design package
>    - At the conclusion of this you will be proficient and familiar with
>    the applications to create and work with your own designs
>    - This will also tie into the next 3D Printer (Makerbot) session, once
>    you can design your own items you can print prototypes and usable pieces
>
>
> Note:
> Both applications are available within the lab on the graphics machine if
> you do not already have a copy.
>
>
> Keep up the great work,
> BT
>
>
> (1) Steve Nelson work on the death ray design, building and interior layout
> project, Leroy for the Makerbot and Laser Cutter, DJ Mad Mike for some
> button designs and Makerbot, BT for 90% of the Makerbot custom designed
> objects you see printed, etc...
>
>
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