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   scott345 | Jun 25, 2005 09:42pm | #1

   do you know anything about this software? For example is it easy to use, or is it good for designing furniture. I don't know much about CAD, but I was looking for something that is inexpensive but yet a quality product to learn on.

   Thanks for the great tip.

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   MarkRD | Jun 25, 2005 11:05pm | #2

   Sorry, I don't. I only know what they boast on their web site. I figure it's worth a shot.I've tried DesignCad and TurboCad, both by IMSI - I hate them both. Quite hard to use.I got a nice demo of Machinist Deskdop (AutoCad). It was quite nice. However, unless you can get an ebay bargain, it's prety expensive...I too am looking for a sensible cad program - unfortunately, they appear more complicated that Photoshop!Mark

   Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax.

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   BALDEAGLE | Jul 11, 2005 07:29pm | #3

   have just downloaded emachineshop software looks pretty good so far, I was having trouble with Turbocad also and needed a softer way to learn CAD.  I found emachineshop looking for QCAD, might be same company, all the best.

   Regards Steve 

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   Ricks503 | Jul 19, 2005 06:36pm | #4

   As of today (8:30am PDT) 91,523 people have registered.  They need 100,00 by 8/1 for us to get the free copy - may make it yet.

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   MarkRD | Jul 19, 2005 07:19pm | #5

   Thanks for the update. I bet they'll make it...Mark
   

   Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax.

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   mspanbauer | Jul 30, 2005 02:24am | #6

   Looks like it's done.  108194 and a LOT more information available for the platform now.  Screenshots, and more user reviews.  Name is Alibre Design Xpress.

   Look at the link at the top.

   Guess we'll see soon what the learning curve is :)

   -michael