Question about Design Software

skottr — 2014-09-18T13:09:59-04:00 — #1

Hey, y'all!

First, I've just got to say how great this site and the designs are. Absolutely love what you're doing -- keep up the great work!

Second, I was wondering what type of software y'all (and other forum members) use to create your designs. Is it the same program for the 3D, CAD, and expanded/blown-apart views? Done graphic design for years, but just getting into attempting 3d modeling and CAD.

Many thanks in advance for any info or recs!

aaronm — 2014-09-18T13:34:20-04:00 — #2

Hey @skottr great questions.

We use Rhino, Illustrator, and Sketchup to do our CAD and expanded/blown-apart views. You could also do a lot of work in AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc. and get the same results.

If you can access Rhino, we recommend that.

jonathan — 2014-09-18T13:54:37-04:00 — #3

Also if you are interested in using more open Source software for 3D modelling you might enjoy Blender. @skottr
http://www.blender.org/

skottr — 2014-09-18T14:44:56-04:00 — #4

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I've used Sketchup and Illustrator plenty, but will have to take a look at Rhino and/or Blender. Thanks again!