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Old 07/16/2007, 11:37 PM
besimon besimon is offline
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sketching designs?

I have seen alot of really good sketches on the boards and was wondering what program people are using to do it. Thanks
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Old 07/16/2007, 11:40 PM
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I use SketchUp:
http://sketchup.google.com/
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Old 07/16/2007, 11:48 PM
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That's what I use as well.
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Old 07/17/2007, 12:05 AM
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Google Sketchup is the bomb.
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Old 07/17/2007, 12:39 AM
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It would be the bomb if I could figure it out! :P
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Old 07/17/2007, 10:28 AM
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If you can't figure google sketchup out don't even touch AutoCAD
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Old 07/17/2007, 10:39 AM
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Having used both, I like Sketchup for its fast workflow, AutoCAD for its long-term usability, scripting, etc. But yes, SketchUp was designed as the "everyone can use it" AutoCAD 3d.
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Old 07/17/2007, 11:38 AM
drummereef drummereef is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by NanoGurl
It would be the bomb if I could figure it out! :P



Here's a couple of my designs.




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