VinceC

I read many threads on the use of ACAD and TurboCAD to draw plans for your next model and having aquired a copy of ACAD I was daunted by yet another learning curve. So I fired up my Adobe Illustartor, which I use to make all my graphics for vynyl cutting, and have drawn up plans for a 5.5M scale glider requiring 3 sheets of plans 3 meters long.

It seems to work fine, easy to use, is a fraction of the cost of other CAD programs and copes with DXF and DWG for output to cutters

So, what am I missing??

Chevelle

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The bottom line is if it works for you, you aren't missing a thing. Go for it. Don't get wrapped up in a CAD vs CAD debate if you have something that you know and are satisfied with. Everyone has their favorites and each CAD system has its advantages so there is probably no clear cut answer as to which is better. The proof is in the planes that are created. Sounds like you have no trouble designing planes with what you have.

starcad

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I couldn't have said things better. The proof is in the drawing and if you are familiar with Correl Draw to do your design work the so much the better.

SST

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I still prefer pencil & paper. I seem to spend more time fooling with the computer than if I just whip out the drafting tools and do it...

VinceC

SST

I know what you mean as in my earler years I used to be a Draughtsman, however when I found that the 3 view side elevation height of the plane I was designing was too short, all I had to do on the computer was stretch it and all the formers followed suit.

I also started off at 1/4 scale but then changed my mind to 1/3.5 - again a stretch

Now that beats pencil and paper!!

klausa

Hi find whjat suit your task.
I am an app. ing. and work with www.CoCreate.com and www.Ironcad.com products. And its naturly for my to choose them.
it's two of the best CAD programs on the marked.

If you have any question to this program just ask, and i will try to help.

Spaced

klausa, Im really interested in IronCAD.
I hadnt heard of it. I was just about to buy pro desktop, but I will trial ironcad before I buy PD.
A couple of questions:
Its very easy to get tech drawings out of Pro D, is it easy to do on ironcad?
Do you have any idea of cost for a private user?
Is it as easy to use as made out on the animations?

geardaddy

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can i use illustrator to form a mid wing foam rib template if the root and tip are scanned or would that be a modelcad thing?