DesignSpark Mechanical

[jimustanguitar]

Hey Guys!

I'm intrigued by DesignSpark Mechanical. I remember a little bit of chatter about it when we were discussing which classes to plan for, but I didn't catch if anyone has already gotten their feet wet with it or if there's just interest in learning about it.

Anybody have some experience with it that wouldn't mind sharing?

[bvandiepenbos]

I have used it a little.
So far I was impressed with how well it works. I find it easier to use than most.

[sgraber]

I would actually recommend Autodesk Inventor. There is a free student version that is fully functioning and hey we're students of life....

[bvandiepenbos]

Sept 23, 2014 16:08:16 GMT -5 sgraber said:

I would actually recommend Autodesk Inventor. There is a free student version that is fully functioning and hey we're students of life....

your not really a student in the way Autodesk is thinking, ....so that would make you a pirate.

[sgraber]

He is employed by Notre Dame though, so that might make a difference:

www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all

[jimustanguitar]

I actually learned on Inventor, which is why I'm banging my head into the wall trying to learn a different flavor of CAD that's closer to free.


Aaarrrrrrr

[DanWake]

I've played with it some and liked it pretty well, except for the Windows requirement... It reminded me somewhat of Sketchup, but for actually doing 3D modeling. It's free - give it a shot!

[BeeAmaker]

I tried it a few years ago, didn't like it I couldn't get anywhere with it. But not all systems work for everyone, that's why there are so many to choose from