There are several CAD type drafting programs. The original, and the absolute best, is ACAD from Autodesk. There is little you cannot do with this program. There are plenty of self help books on the market if you get a copy from someone and have no manual.
Google SketchUp is rapidly becoming one of the more popular software packages within the woodworking community. Especially for home use. It’s a very powerful and user friendly 3D package that can design pretty much anything, once you’ve learned how to use it. Best of all, it’s FREE! A multitude of add-ons and libraries are available (from Google and 3rd Parties) to enhance the programs capabilities. Many of these are also free. Check it out.
30. July 2010 at 12:01 pm
There are several CAD type drafting programs. The original, and the absolute best, is ACAD from Autodesk. There is little you cannot do with this program. There are plenty of self help books on the market if you get a copy from someone and have no manual.
30. July 2010 at 12:01 pm
Google SketchUp is rapidly becoming one of the more popular software packages within the woodworking community. Especially for home use. It’s a very powerful and user friendly 3D package that can design pretty much anything, once you’ve learned how to use it. Best of all, it’s FREE! A multitude of add-ons and libraries are available (from Google and 3rd Parties) to enhance the programs capabilities. Many of these are also free. Check it out.
http://sketchup.google.com/download/
Enjoy!