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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?"
22 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is space mouse worth it?"
9 posts
Popular Topics in r/cad
#1
Cad
: "How many of you have more than one regularly used Cad programs?"
39 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
: "CATIA V5 alternatives for home business with generative shape design, part design, and assembly design workbenches (Drafting would be nice, too)"
3 posts
#6
Rhino
: "Getting interested in Rhino but in the wrong industry"
3 posts
#7
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
#8
Fusion
: "I'm being pushed toward Autodesk Fusion"
3 posts
#9
Project
: "Help with a Project"
3 posts
#10
3d Modeling
: "Migrating to 3d Modelling "
2 posts
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