Cad Class

For any one interested in using CAD to produce model plans can I recommend taking a look at the Cad Class tutorials now available on Gary Hethcott’s web site,

http://www.wingsontheweb.com


Last year Gary took two groups of students through the entire process of producing from scratch a full set of scale drawings using Turbocad.

The classes took place live over the internet using Webex video conferencing. Assuming no prior knowledge of CAD, Gary leads each group through the design stages utilising a common agenda. (Group 1 worked on the Clemm 35, group 2 on the Aichi D4Y "Judy".)

The package consists of the recordings from these sessions representing over 14 hours of tuition plus the bonus of benefitting hugely from Gary’s 10 years of CAD experience. His grasp of the subject matter and ability to communicate makes the whole process seem very logical and easy to follow and certainly encourages one to learn more.

The webex interface and controls are very easy to use with the biggest benefit being the ability to start at any point of the recordings without the recording locking up

There are several versions of Turbocad i.e designer, deluxe and pro. Gary overcomes version differences by showing several methods of performing a task. The additional benefit of this approach is that the principals and techniques can be applied to other cad programmes.

To find out more take a look at the sample recordings available on the web site along with a copy of the agenda, you won’t be disappointed!

Brian

Brian:

Although there are several of us exceeding the 10 years of knowledge in CAD (I have closer to 30 now) we all do not use just one system, but have preferences in each, and are limited to one version of that then. I had got wind of the situation, but once it was pointed out to be of a more advanced system than I already had on the old computer, I went no further, for knew there would be differences then.

I am thinking that one member her was trying to sell a home created CD version of his use in Turbo-CAD, but sales are not meeting up with expectations yet.

Wm.

Brian - your timing, regarding the TurboCAD program, and so far as I'm concerned, is perfect. I just downloaded it a few days ago and have realized a very steep learning curve ahead of me! It appears to be an excellent program, but I'll be needing as much help as I can find.

So thank you for the "Wings on the Web" link, the end of the tunnel doesn't seem quite so far away.

Richard

I was one of the people that took the "live" class.
I second everything said about the class. It was
great and gave me a lot of trust in myself
to "play" around with CAD.
Gary was an awesome teacher.
I highly recommend the class for anyone interested
in taking the plunge to CAD.
Tilo