[Jewelry making - Article 00350] - Re: [Orchid] Monarch CAD software

[chris gravenor]

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    The Question was if there was a CAD program for MAC, TurboCAd offers
    one. It is a good basic CAD software, suitable for beginners to start
    learning the basics on. And yes there are many better programs out
    there but at 10 times the cost. 

    Yes scripting gives you incredible control but for a variety of
    reasons it is beyond many of us to use. In my mind a decent
    modelling program is the best way to be introduced 3D CAD. 

    I have taught CAD at the High School level and its not easy to pick
    up. CAD programs are some of the most sophisticated software out
    there, it does take some time to master. I have also taught drafting
    and it to is difficult to become proficient in. And I can also say
    that to do the same drawing in either CAD or by instruments requires
    different procedures and methods. 

    Yes in about 40 hours a person should be able to do basic drawing in
    cad, including setup, but to become productive will require a lot
    more time and practise. 

Chris
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