Not 4 ? I'm still stuck using a customer's 2.0 :-\ it's like going back in CAD time. (usually on latest SWx)

Circa 2005 ^ Done in SolidWorks.

I think you would pick it up quickly. You could learn enough to be dangerous in a few hours.

I learned on Solidworks, but alas I am no longer eligible for the free educational version. Now I use Onshape (web based, free) for engineering/plastic printing parts.

Been laying out kit/bath cabinets in Skechup as there are so many free models available.

I have 1000's hrs of experience with both Catia and Unigraphics NX

After 20 yrs of using CAD on motorsport projects using metallic and composite materials and I still enjoy creating shapes from a blank black screen and following the manufacturing process until I have actual part in my hand.

The CAD is a small aspect of making a part that works, you need to choose the correct material, make sure it is strong enough and the drawing is toleranced correctly as all you will end up with is a sexy looking paper weight.

Willem, I'm really impressed with your first exploration into CAD, looks like you've got the hang of it to me, good going.

This won't sound right, sorry, tired, long week, but here's the thing, I already know too much and don't think I can fit anything more in my head. I am honestly tired of learning new things, developing new techniques which is crazy for me to say...it's all I do. I hired an artist recently to create new flares. He's coming along but I think instead of learning CAD, I'm just going to get a ton of plasticine clay and model them myself and have them scanned/digitized for molds.

I've heard of brain freeze, not brain full.

But I get it. Used to enjoy programming, now I pass that on too....

Getting better bit by bit. Really challenged myself tonight with a pad retaining clip for the caliper I posted earlier. Had to really plan it out very well, but very happy with the end result:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500495764.jpg

And assembled into the caliper:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500495764.jpg

It was developing everything needed to restore a 68.5 - 73 grille to brand new recently that was the tipping point. Developing tooling for straightening and recurving the ribs, developing a whole new polishing technique for them, building a jig to anodize them, and finally making my own rivets and rivet sets to duplicate an exact factory look. Well over 100 hours just to be able to start the first grille. That pushed me over the edge.

Love that motor Island!

Take some photos and let the machine do all the work!:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-ECFB3220-6484-4D0B-BB7E-B06AD9F4E856-htm.html

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This one uses cloud point to make a mesh, and not sure how the others work, or if there is any difference in accuracy.