CAD Program for designing GB gear

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Anyone know a basic, not too expensive CAD program that I can use to make 3D objects?

I want to use it make more proton pack designs and what not.

Before I moved from AZ back to CA I had access to this really nice expensive CAD program called CATIA. And if you look in my gallery I was able to design a whole bunch of GB gear, new trap, pack, goggles, etc. Well, now that I am home I have no CAD program whatsoever, but the ideas are still comin, and while I can draw, I can’t get the full detail that I want and get the dimensions just right, and MS Paint doesn’t even come close to giving me what I need.

So…anyone?

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Check out caligari.com and download trueSpace.

Its an entry level 3D modeler with lots of features. And since Microsoft acquired the company, its now freeware.

I learned 3D on truespace before moving up to Maya.

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I’m download that now CPU,Google Sketchup is another easy to use CAD program,I started modeling with that so you may want to check into it as well.

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Cool, thanks guys.

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No prob man,I’m here to help.

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Okay, I got the Google Sketchup, initial thoughts aren’t too nice. However I will blame it on just trying to dive right in and use it. The format is significantly different from what I was using before (CATIA), so I guess I’m just going to have to learn from scratch like I did with the other program.