free & good CADD program?

Shua · **Posted:** Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:01 pm

I'm looking for a free CADD-like program if one exists. I will settle for a free trial of one if I need to.
Please help?

--josh

QuirkyCubes · **Joined:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:19 pm **Location:** PA

I started out with Alibre's trial. It's parametric like Solidworks; maybe not as good for puzzles, but good enough. I originally designed my Quirky Cube with it.

I recall having problems with exporting to an STL or something, in which case I used Rhino CAD.

Jeffery Mewtamer · **Joined:** Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:18 am

I use and recommend FreeCAD.

Shua · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:13 pm

Thanks Guys!

QuirkyCubes · **Joined:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:19 pm **Location:** PA

Jeffery Mewtamer wrote:

I use and recommend FreeCAD.

Wow, how come I haven't heard of that? I'll have to give it a try.

Gus · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:02 pm

FreeCad is good, but remember it is a work in progress. Good luck.

puzzle_weaver · **Joined:** Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:12 pm

I was just about to ask this question. Although I do have freecad, I have no idea how to use it. Does anyone have a good tutorial for it?

VeryWetPaint · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:56 pm

You should also explore AutoDesk 123D.

Doug Roth · **Joined:** Sun May 29, 2011 2:56 pm **Location:** New York

Any good ones (other than FreeCAD, which I have no idea how to use) for Macintosh?

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