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Computer-Aided Design
A place to talk about anything related to CAD. Ask questions about CAD software, drawing standards or just show off your latest project.
Popular Themes in r/cad
#1
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone know any free CAD like software?"
25 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is space mouse worth it?"
11 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Senior Design Project: Wearable Notifier for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cad
#1
Cad
: "I’m looking to get started in Cad drafting but have zero experience, where do I start?"
38 posts
#2
Design
: "CATIA V5 alternatives for home business with generative shape Design, part Design, and assembly Design workbenches (drafting would be nice, too)"
6 posts
#3
Software
: "What’s your go-to Software for quick concept designs?"
5 posts
#4
Freecad
: "Anyone using Freecad professionaly?"
4 posts
#5
Drafting
: "I’m looking to get started in CAD Drafting but have zero experience, where do I start?"
3 posts
#6
Rhino
: "Getting interested in Rhino but in the wrong industry"
3 posts
#7
Autocad
: "Alphacam coming from Autocad"
3 posts
#8
Fusion 360
: "I've been slowly learning Fusion 360 so I can make things for my 3d printer, but I am wondering if there is something easier. "
3 posts
#9
Fusion
: "I'm being pushed toward Autodesk Fusion"
3 posts
#10
3d Modeling
: "Curious how the industry works for designing and producing "organic" shapes for existing products?"
2 posts
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