2D CAD drawing
TechSoft 2D Design Tools v2 – the most used 2D design software in D&T departments. It is sold through TechSoft and is most often used for engineering drawings, drawings to convert to machine tool paths for milling machines, vinyl cutters and laser cutters. Not really suitable for complex graphics, but the new version (v2) can let you import jpeg/bitmap images that can be incorporated into packaging designs, etc. The new version is really worthwhile. If you already have an older version, the upgrade costs £295 (site license V1 to site licence V2.)
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3D CAD modelling
PTC ProDESKTOP v8 – (Now ProEngineer) – the most used 3D design software in D&T departments provided free through the Design and Technology Association (DATA), but only after teachers go on a training course and pay a nominal registration fee. N.B. ProDESKTOP is no longer supported by PTC, it is to be replaced by the more complex ProENGINEER.
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SolidWorks Education Edition – a bit of a newcomer to schools due to recent price decreases. In July 2008, it was sold as a 60 user site licence for around £700. This allowed schools to distribute ’student’ copies of the software with limited functionality. Like ProDesktop and ProEngineer, it can generate 3D parts and assemblies. Students can quickly draw 3D images, rendered images and working drawings.
Google SketchUp 6 (free version) – this excellent 3D design software can be downloaded free from Google. It is very quick and easy to pick up. Designs can only be saved as a jpeg (or as a propriety SketchUp file type) therefore designs cannot be exported as files for machining; but because of its accessibility, it is an absolutely ideal sketching and modelling application for creating and developing design ideas.
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